NCAA Violations: Why Ohio State Deserves Lack of Institutional Control Penalties

Tattoo-gate, Tressel-gate, Car-gate and Autograph-gate are all circulating around Columbus.  All of them revolve around an institution spiraling out of control.  It’s the Ohio State University.
Ohio State may be charged by the NCAA with lack of institutional control.  It’s no longer just a Jim Tressel problem. 
There is no question that Tressel lied and covered up for the “Tattoo Five.”  But Ohio State can no longer hide behind Jim Tressel, claiming his transgressions were a man acting alone. 
There is too much evidence that shows Ohio State should have acted, or known about potential violations to its program.  The case for lack of institutional control is growing.
In December, Gene Smith admitted that the “Tattoo…
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