Youngstown State

BuckeyeWriter · #1 (**permalink**) 10-23-2004, 02:56 AM

Does anybody know what Tressel's tendencies were at YSU, in terms of hiring/firing/moving around members of his staff? Did he ever fire an OC or DC to save face after a 3-8-type season? Or did he stay "loyal" and give them chances to improve their performance?

MililaniBuckeye · #2 (**permalink**) 10-23-2004, 04:10 AM

He doesn't do anything to "save face"...he does what he thinks is best for the team, regardless of what others think. His record speaks for itself. If you're looking for a parallel of the 1995 Penguins and the 2004 Buckeyes, or an indicator of what he might do later, or after, this season based on what may have happened nine years ago, you're barking up the wrong tree. Oh yeah, last time I checked, we're not 3-8 yet...

Saw31 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-23-2004, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by YSU Website

He [Tressel] came to Youngstown in 1986 and within two seasons the Penguins were in the NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs. The playoffs, once a dream, became common place for YSU. In his tenure, Youngstown State appeared in the playoffs 10 times and won four national championships.
The first national title came in 1991 and began a run of four straight title-game appearances. The march to the crown in 1991 was magical as the Penguins won eight straight to end the season after a 4-3 start.

He was the Athletics Director at YSU as well as coach.

Here's the Link

Are you asking, does he know how to make the changes necessary to turn things around? I would have to say Yes.

ScriptOhio · #4 (**permalink**) 10-07-2008, 07:14 PM

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Dom Rosselli, the winningest basketball and baseball coach at Youngstown State, has died. He was 93.
The university says Rosselli died Tuesday morning.
Rosselli totaled 1,000 career wins in the two sports over 38 years. He also served as an assistant football coach for 21 years.
Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel said Rosselli will be missed because he affected so many lives. Tressel coached Youngstown State for 15 years before moving to the Buckeyes.
Rosselli is survived by his wife, Connie, four children and several grandchildren.

Article: Longtime Youngstown St. coach Dom Rosselli dead at 93 - NCAA Basketball - SI.com