Tressel Will Get Contract Extension

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

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12/16/05

OSU FOOTBALL
Smith wants to extend Tressel’s contract in February
Friday, December 16, 2005

Ken Gordon
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

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It appears that Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel will be given a contract extension, probably in February.

Athletics director Gene Smith said yesterday that he intends to discuss an extension with Tressel as soon as the recruiting period ends with signing day (Feb. 1).

"I’m a huge believer in stability," Smith said, "and when you have good teachers and people with the right integrity like Jim. . . . (you) give them security and let them know they’re wanted."

Tressel’s original contract in 2001 was for five years. After winning the national championship, Tressel signed a new deal in June 2003 that extended through the 2008 season.

That deal included a provision for a three-year extension, provided it was agreed upon by March 1, 2006. The extension would run through the 2011 season.

Smith said he has no intention of letting the March 1 deadline pass.
"Whenever those windows (for extensions) pop open, I’m one that I’ll go to them," Smith said. "I think it’s the best thing to do."

Smith said he first had to talk with Tressel about the coach’s long-term goals because an extension "has got to be mutual."

But Tressel certainly sounds as if he wants to remain here. Asked whether he envisioned signing an extension, he said, "I would hope so."
Tressel is 49-13 at OSU, with two co-Big Ten titles, a national title and five bowl appearances.

"If he wants to be here, we want him here," Smith said.

Tressel’s current deal paid him about $1.3 million in the first year, escalating to $1.87 million in 2008. If he stayed for the duration of the deal, he would get another $1.5 million in deferred compensation.

kgordon@dispatch.com

[BuckeyePride]

I hope Smith talks about a raise as well... coach JT is well underpaid, if you compare it to CW.

[blufftonbuck]

Originally Posted by BuckeyePride

I hope Smith talks about a raise as well... coach JT is well underpaid, if you compare it to CW.

But CW is the greatest coach in the history of football...and is second in command to GOD

[Bucktastic]

Good to hear. Tressel has definately earned an extension.

[BuckeyeNation27]

Originally Posted by blufftonbuck

But CW is the greatest coach in the history of football...and is second in command to GOD

don't let the domers read that you demoted him.

[SanAntonioBuck]

Give JT a lifetime contract! He molds boys into men, what an excellent teacher! He deserves to be paid like one of the top 5 of coaches in the NCAA.

[OSUBuckeye4Life]

If he can just get rid of the "slow" starts to the seasons [offensively] and work on his bye week preperation he'd be "perfect."

Seriously, he deserves an extension. He's a class act.

[DaddyBigBucks]

I'm as proud as a man can be to call JT a Buckeye. For those who want a good read about Coach T; go to the Troy Smith thread and see what our QB says about how JT helped him turn his life around. He's created a place where football players want to go, and a place where parents want to send their boys to become men. I will be forever grateful to Andy Geiger for hiring him. Gene Smith is ingratiating himself to Buckeye Nation with this endorsement.

[DEBuckeye]

Contract extensions are great- we want Coach Tressel locked up as a Buckeye as long as possible.

But when it comes to stability, the best part about Tressel is that this is where he wants to be. I can't speak for him, obviously, but I don't think that he's the kind of guy who stays only because he gets the extensions. He's a Buckeye through and through, and that's one of the best qualities we can ask for in a coach.

One of his other good qualities is that he's made Lllloyd his bitch....

[crazybuckfan40]

This is very smart IMO. I think they should lock him up for 20 years.

[scarletngray]

Great news. Coach T will bring another NC to tOSU. But more importantly, he is a class act and truly cares about his players.

[smith288]

Tressel isnt the type of guy who will just up and leave for an NFL job or anything either. If he is leaving...he will have to put up LOTS of abyssmal years to warrant it or do something Jim Obrien stupid.

I dont see that happening.

[Bucky Katt]

Originally Posted by smith288

Tressel isnt the type of guy who will just up and leave for an NFL job or anything either. If he is leaving...he will have to put up LOTS of abyssmal years to warrant it or do something Jim Obrien stupid.

I dont see that happening.

What are you talking about??? Tressel is the dirtiest coach in college football!!! He talks out of both sides of his mouth!!! Every word he says is choreographed to give off the impression that he's a nice guy!!! It's all an act!!!




Sorry. I have the unfortunate habit of believing everything I see on tv.

[smith288]

Originally Posted by Bucky Katt

What are you talking about??? Tressel is the dirtiest coach in college football!!! He talks out of both sides of his mouth!!! Every word he says is choreographed to give off the impression that he's a nice guy!!! It's all an act!!!




Sorry. I have the unfortunate habit of believing everything I see on tv.

You dont know how close I was to clicking "I disapprove" until I read further. LOL

[Young Bucknut]

This is a real smart move by smith. I think he's been doing a great job so far as AD