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01-20-2008, 01:51 AM
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01-20-2008, 03:15 AM
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I've seen this site thrown around a lot lately...and while it does provide some decent perspective, it hasn't been updated in over 3 years and who knows how reliable it is in the first place. Who knows what kind of ratings the coaches would have 3+ years later. Just sayin'
I don't know, that site just doesn't scream "credibility" to me and I'd rather look at JT's (and other coaches) character and coaching ability by sticking to what we know for sure. The stories we read in the paper of JT helping players, or visiting a women's hockey team recruit, and the way he carries himself in public...those are enough for me to decide that Jim Tressel is a good man.
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01-20-2008, 03:22 AM
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I've seen this site thrown around a lot lately...and while it does provide some decent perspective, it hasn't been updated in over 3 years and who knows how reliable it is in the first place. Who knows what kind of ratings the coaches would have 3+ years later. Just sayin'
I don't know, that site just doesn't scream "credibility" to me and I'd rather look at JT's (and other coaches) character and coaching ability by sticking to what we know for sure. The stories we read in the paper of JT helping players, or visiting a women's hockey team recruit, and the way he carries himself in public...those are enough for me to decide that Jim Tressel is a good man.
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To me it gets no classier in college football than Tressel and pete....Pete is known to go to the student gym and play basketball with the normal students. Heard from friends he is damn good for a guy in his mid 50's too. Both seem like great people |
01-20-2008, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by OHSportsFan9
I've seen this site thrown around a lot lately...and while it does provide some decent perspective, it hasn't been updated in over 3 years and who knows how reliable it is in the first place. Who knows what kind of ratings the coaches would have 3+ years later. Just sayin'
I don't know, that site just doesn't scream "credibility" to me and I'd rather look at JT's (and other coaches) character and coaching ability by sticking to what we know for sure. The stories we read in the paper of JT helping players, or visiting a women's hockey team recruit, and the way he carries himself in public...those are enough for me to decide that Jim Tressel is a good man.
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I know, but I have to rag on anything associated with Michigan as many times as the oppurtunity presents itself..
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01-20-2008, 06:30 PM
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I know, but I have to rag on anything associated with Michigan as many times as the oppurtunity presents itself..
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can't argue with that 
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01-20-2008, 06:37 PM
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There is no doubt in my mind....
Jim Tressel > Chuck Norris
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01-20-2008, 08:02 PM
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Don't forget Jim Tressel > Ryan Mallett
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01-25-2008, 11:31 AM
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Quick story:
My brother and a friend have worked at our local YMCA in the Health Enhancement / Physical Fitness Dept. for some years now. In doing so, they visit area retirement homes & assisted living facilities running exercise programs for elderly folks and such.
Over the years they have gotten to know some of the residents quite well. One particular fella who is as rabid an Ohio State fan as ever, even in his "later years"...is always cruising around the home in his customized Ohio State decked-out power wheel chair and talks all things Buckeye with whomever will listen.
On his latest visit, my friend was told that this gentleman was on his last days and the nurses didn't expect him to live much longer. Upon hearing this, he called Ohio State's Football office leaving a message on Coach Tressel's secretery's voice mail, briefly explaining the situation & leaving the fella's name and phone number to his room at the nursing home.
Within a day or two this guy's son-in-law called my brother's office thanking our friend for passing along the info to Coach. Tressel apparently called him that day and spoke with him for a good 15 minutes. Said it was a true treat for this gentleman.
Maybe doesn't seem like much to some...probably not a big shock to many on these boards who know coach's personality...but what a simple 15 min. act of kindness must have meant to this guy, his family, the staff of that facility who no doubt witness the joy it gave to a dying man.
No doubt there are coaches from other schools who have done great things with their status as well (coach T included). But I find the little, day-to-day kindnesses such as this to be just as inspiring (sometimes even moreso)...those without fanfare, press releases or public recognition.
The character of our coach never fails to impress me. And I always feel very lucky to share a story or two like this when I hear about it.
Thanks Coach.
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