Jim Tressel: NCAA Football’s Dark Knight

Everyone knows that growing up can be difficult at times. Eventually, we have to realize the world isn’t the way we perceived it as children and it is hardly ever fair. The good guy doesn’t always win in the end.
There is a quote from the movie The Dark Knight that is very appropriate given the events of the past few months:
“You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.”
Unfortunately for Jim Tressel, he has seen himself praised as a hero only to be ultimately ousted as a villain. The same people who proclaimed his steadfast resolve are now calling for his head to be served on a scarlet and grey platter.
Now don’t get me wrong here. Jim Tressel is not free of sin. He lied when he should have spoken the truth. He tried to cover up a scandal that…
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