i feel bad for whoever's spot he is actually taking. somebody needs to impress scouts and this fuck is wasting everybodys time.
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jimotis4heisman
Banned
heres another blurb on it
http://www.dispatch.com/football/football.php?story=dispatch/2005/01/25/20050125-D2-02.html
http://www.dispatch.com/football/football.php?story=dispatch/2005/01/25/20050125-D2-02.html
Tuesday, January 25, 2005
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OSUBasketballJunkie
Never Forget 31-0
I agree......I am not watching that BS. He is setting himself up for failure.
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IrontonBuck
Walk On
It will be interesting to see how hard Fox rides Ohio State during this show. Will they leave well enough alone, or will they paint Maurice as a victim? If they plan on courting the Big 10's business some day, they'd better use some good judgment now.
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I hope Kyle Orton kicks his butt... now for that I'd pay-per-view!
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tsteele316
Mr. Such and Such
People on the rivals board are saying he dropped out of the competition. Isthis true? Something about fear of injury. Isnt this a non-contact thing?
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maybe he realized that he's the draw because of his stupidity and not because of his 'talent'.
or maybe grad made him upset with that midget comment. what a dick
or maybe grad made him upset with that midget comment. what a dick
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3yardsandacloud
Administrator Emeritus
The Maurice Clarett Saga Unfolds
ESPN article. Just trying to get back to this thread and update it with the recent offerings from ESPN. Most of these are repackaged stories detailing the travails of Maurice Clarett. Previous reporting from ESPN seemed to paint Maurice as a sympathetic figure while taking shots at Andy Geiger, Jim Tressel and the school. About this time, ESPN starts to change their tone concerning Maurice. Pressure from Andy Geiger, Ohio State and the Big Ten certainly played a role in this change, but most likely the continued antics of Maurice Clarett dictated the change in coverage. Sadly, while Maurice is no longer given the benefit of the doubt concerning his character, ESPN continues to take swipes at Geiger, Tressel and Ohio State. This is another repackaged story detailing the exploits of OSU booster Robert Q. Baker.
12/30/04
Athletic department will sanction businessman - ESPN •FB
Dec. 30, 2004, 10:57 AM ET
Athletic department will sanction businessman
ESPN.com news services
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State athletic director Andy Geiger said athletic officials will sanction a businessman who gave improper benefits to Buckeyes quarterback Troy Smith.
The benefits led to Smith's suspension from Wednesday night's Alamo Bowl in San Antonio, where the No. 22 Buckeyes defeated Oklahoma State 33-7.
Geiger said 46-year-old Robert Q. Baker, who shares a luxury suite at Ohio Stadium, gave Smith an unspecified benefit at the Columbus business he used to run, in violation of NCAA rules.
An employee was disturbed by Baker's boast "Now, I own him," Geoffrey Webster, an attorney for Baker's former company, told the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
He said possible penalties include blocking Baker from buying tickets to Buckeyes football games or not allowing him to buy into a luxury suite.
The violation comes after Maurice Clarett made allegations to ESPN The Magazine of payments and improper academic help this fall.
"I'm not sure that I think everything that Maurice said lacked credence," Geiger told the Akron Beacon Journal. "But what wasn't there is what is there now -- we have an example of something that has happened.
"Do I think it's systemic or widespread? I have no evidence of that."
Speaking to ESPN's Mike Tirico on College GameDay on Wednesday, Geiger said Ohio State would not turn a blind eye to the allegations.
"We obviously have to check in to that and get going on that when we get back to Columbus after this game," Geigar said. "That will be the first order of business when school opens again in January. We are constantly searching for issues like this."
Geoffrey Webster, an attorney for Baker's former company, Poly-Care Services, called the university Dec. 9 after employees described an envelope being given to an Ohio State player who doesn't work for the company.
An employee was disturbed by Baker's boast "Now, I own him," Webster told the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
"I can't think of any way to make that a good statement," Webster told the paper. "I've spent 30 years as an attorney, word-smithing things. I have a real hard time coming up with anything else that he could have meant that could be a positive. I just can't.
"To say something like that is really wrong and really inappropriate."
Webster said it wasn't clear what was inside the envelope.
Geigar said a runaway booster is any program's biggest fear.
"Good boosters are terrific and exactly what you want," Geigar said. "The rogue booster is what you constantly worry about what causes you [to miss] sleep. It is impossible to know what you don't know. When you find out something, you automatically delve into that situation to find out if there is other history."
Smith was suspended for the Alamo Bowl and next season's opener. Ohio State will have to petition the NCAA for his re-instatement.
Being an alumnus of the university didn't prevent Webster from coming forward with the damaging details.
"I love Ohio State," Webster told the Plain Dealer. "I just think it's going to take awhile for this small cadre of boosters to figure out that this is not acceptable behavior. My concept of the booster program is that it's there to establish mentors for young men and women.
"A booster should be someone who helps them make good decisions, not someone who throws envelopes at a kid and puts them in a position where they have a hard time making a good judgment."
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
ESPN article. Just trying to get back to this thread and update it with the recent offerings from ESPN. Most of these are repackaged stories detailing the travails of Maurice Clarett. Previous reporting from ESPN seemed to paint Maurice as a sympathetic figure while taking shots at Andy Geiger, Jim Tressel and the school. About this time, ESPN starts to change their tone concerning Maurice. Pressure from Andy Geiger, Ohio State and the Big Ten certainly played a role in this change, but most likely the continued antics of Maurice Clarett dictated the change in coverage. Sadly, while Maurice is no longer given the benefit of the doubt concerning his character, ESPN continues to take swipes at Geiger, Tressel and Ohio State. This is another repackaged story detailing the exploits of OSU booster Robert Q. Baker.
12/30/04
Athletic department will sanction businessman - ESPN •FB
Dec. 30, 2004, 10:57 AM ET
Athletic department will sanction businessman
ESPN.com news services
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State athletic director Andy Geiger said athletic officials will sanction a businessman who gave improper benefits to Buckeyes quarterback Troy Smith.
The benefits led to Smith's suspension from Wednesday night's Alamo Bowl in San Antonio, where the No. 22 Buckeyes defeated Oklahoma State 33-7.
Geiger said 46-year-old Robert Q. Baker, who shares a luxury suite at Ohio Stadium, gave Smith an unspecified benefit at the Columbus business he used to run, in violation of NCAA rules.
An employee was disturbed by Baker's boast "Now, I own him," Geoffrey Webster, an attorney for Baker's former company, told the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
He said possible penalties include blocking Baker from buying tickets to Buckeyes football games or not allowing him to buy into a luxury suite.
The violation comes after Maurice Clarett made allegations to ESPN The Magazine of payments and improper academic help this fall.
"I'm not sure that I think everything that Maurice said lacked credence," Geiger told the Akron Beacon Journal. "But what wasn't there is what is there now -- we have an example of something that has happened.
"Do I think it's systemic or widespread? I have no evidence of that."
Speaking to ESPN's Mike Tirico on College GameDay on Wednesday, Geiger said Ohio State would not turn a blind eye to the allegations.
"We obviously have to check in to that and get going on that when we get back to Columbus after this game," Geigar said. "That will be the first order of business when school opens again in January. We are constantly searching for issues like this."
Geoffrey Webster, an attorney for Baker's former company, Poly-Care Services, called the university Dec. 9 after employees described an envelope being given to an Ohio State player who doesn't work for the company.
An employee was disturbed by Baker's boast "Now, I own him," Webster told the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
"I can't think of any way to make that a good statement," Webster told the paper. "I've spent 30 years as an attorney, word-smithing things. I have a real hard time coming up with anything else that he could have meant that could be a positive. I just can't.
"To say something like that is really wrong and really inappropriate."
Webster said it wasn't clear what was inside the envelope.
Geigar said a runaway booster is any program's biggest fear.
"Good boosters are terrific and exactly what you want," Geigar said. "The rogue booster is what you constantly worry about what causes you [to miss] sleep. It is impossible to know what you don't know. When you find out something, you automatically delve into that situation to find out if there is other history."
Smith was suspended for the Alamo Bowl and next season's opener. Ohio State will have to petition the NCAA for his re-instatement.
Being an alumnus of the university didn't prevent Webster from coming forward with the damaging details.
"I love Ohio State," Webster told the Plain Dealer. "I just think it's going to take awhile for this small cadre of boosters to figure out that this is not acceptable behavior. My concept of the booster program is that it's there to establish mentors for young men and women.
"A booster should be someone who helps them make good decisions, not someone who throws envelopes at a kid and puts them in a position where they have a hard time making a good judgment."
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
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3yardsandacloud
Administrator Emeritus
The Maurice Clarett Saga Unfolds
ESPN article. Wire report detailing the announced retirement of OSU AD Andy Geiger.
01/05/04
Ohio State AD Geiger retires - ESPN •FB
Wednesday, January 5, 2005
Ohio State AD Geiger retires
SportsTicker
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio State athletic director Andy Geiger has had enough of the controversies swirling around his school.
Geiger announced his retirement, effective on June 30, at a Wednesday afternoon news conference. He will remain with the school as a consultant through June 2006.
From the time running back Maurice Clarett helped the Buckeyes win the national championship in 2002, the school's athletic department has been beset by investigations of its football and basketball programs. It obviously took a toll on the 65-year-old Geiger, who admitted in an interview last week that he had lost his "joy" for the job.
"This is bittersweet," Geiger said on Wednesday. "It is my decision after months of thinking about this. After 33 years as an athletic director at five fine universities, I find that my work is no longer fun, and that I don't look forward with enthusiasm to each day.
"Thus, it is time for me to change directions, and time for Ohio State to seek new leadership for its department of athletics."
Geiger took over as athletic director in 1994 and is probably best known for hiring football coach Jim Tressel in 2001. Tressel guided the Buckeyes to a perfect 14-0 record and the national championship in 2002.
"Andy Geiger is one of the most respected and admired leaders in college athletics, and he has had a tremendous impact at Ohio State," Tressel said. "Andy cares deeply about his coaches, his staff and all our student-athletes. That is one of the things that makes him such a special person."
However, what followed was numerous controversies. Clarett, a freshman on the national championship team, was suspended the following year for lying to investigators during an NCAA probe of allegations that he received improper payments from a friend.
Clarett later accused Ohio State of paying him with gifts and cars in an interview with ESPN The Magazine.
Last month, the Buckeyes suspended quarterback Troy Smith after admitting that he accepted benefits from a booster.
The basketball program was also engulfed in scandal, resulting in the firing of coach Jim O'Brien last June after he allegedly made a $6,000 payment to a recruit. Last month, the school imposed a one-year postseason tournament ban on its men's basketball program.
Tressel remains under contract through 2008.
"We as a football family owe a great deal to his guidance, wisdom and leadership," Tressel said. "From a personal standpoint, I very much appreciate the four-plus years that I have spent with him."
This story is from ESPN.com's automated news wire. Wire index
ESPN article. Wire report detailing the announced retirement of OSU AD Andy Geiger.
01/05/04
Ohio State AD Geiger retires - ESPN •FB
Wednesday, January 5, 2005
Ohio State AD Geiger retires
SportsTicker
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio State athletic director Andy Geiger has had enough of the controversies swirling around his school.
Geiger announced his retirement, effective on June 30, at a Wednesday afternoon news conference. He will remain with the school as a consultant through June 2006.
From the time running back Maurice Clarett helped the Buckeyes win the national championship in 2002, the school's athletic department has been beset by investigations of its football and basketball programs. It obviously took a toll on the 65-year-old Geiger, who admitted in an interview last week that he had lost his "joy" for the job.
"This is bittersweet," Geiger said on Wednesday. "It is my decision after months of thinking about this. After 33 years as an athletic director at five fine universities, I find that my work is no longer fun, and that I don't look forward with enthusiasm to each day.
"Thus, it is time for me to change directions, and time for Ohio State to seek new leadership for its department of athletics."
Geiger took over as athletic director in 1994 and is probably best known for hiring football coach Jim Tressel in 2001. Tressel guided the Buckeyes to a perfect 14-0 record and the national championship in 2002.
"Andy Geiger is one of the most respected and admired leaders in college athletics, and he has had a tremendous impact at Ohio State," Tressel said. "Andy cares deeply about his coaches, his staff and all our student-athletes. That is one of the things that makes him such a special person."
However, what followed was numerous controversies. Clarett, a freshman on the national championship team, was suspended the following year for lying to investigators during an NCAA probe of allegations that he received improper payments from a friend.
Clarett later accused Ohio State of paying him with gifts and cars in an interview with ESPN The Magazine.
Last month, the Buckeyes suspended quarterback Troy Smith after admitting that he accepted benefits from a booster.
The basketball program was also engulfed in scandal, resulting in the firing of coach Jim O'Brien last June after he allegedly made a $6,000 payment to a recruit. Last month, the school imposed a one-year postseason tournament ban on its men's basketball program.
Tressel remains under contract through 2008.
"We as a football family owe a great deal to his guidance, wisdom and leadership," Tressel said. "From a personal standpoint, I very much appreciate the four-plus years that I have spent with him."
This story is from ESPN.com's automated news wire. Wire index
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3yardsandacloud
Administrator Emeritus
The Maurice Clarett Saga Unfolds
ESPN article. Repackaged Associated Press report.
01/06/05
Clarett asks U.S. Supreme Court to hear his case - ESPN •FB
Thursday, January 6, 2005
Clarett asks U.S. Supreme Court to hear his case
Associated Press
WASHINGTON -- Former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett asked the Supreme Court to reconsider his lawsuit challenging the NFL's draft eligibility rule.
The request was filed Monday, said Clarett's attorney, Alan Milstein. The NFL has 30 days to respond, and a decision on whether the case will be heard probably would come soon after.
"He believes that he should have been allowed to play in the league when he was ready and when the league was ready to have him," Milstein said Tuesday.
A lower court judge ruled last year that Clarett was eligible for the draft, saying the NFL violated federal antitrust laws with its rule barring eligibility until a player was three years out of high school.
But a three-judge appeals panel blocked him from entering the 2004 draft, saying federal labor policy allows NFL teams to set rules for when players can enter the league. Then, on the eve of the draft, Clarett filed an emergency appeal with the Supreme Court, but two justices turned him down.
"The Supreme Court already has declined to intervene in this case," NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said Tuesday. "We do not expect the court to view the current petition any differently."
Clarett was only two years out of high school when he originally took the NFL to court. He will be eligible for this April's draft no matter what happens in court.
"He believes that other young people deserve that right and privilege," Milstein said.
Clarett rushed for 1,237 yards and 16 touchdowns as a freshman in 2002, leading Ohio State to the national championship. He was suspended before the 2003 season for accepting money from a family friend and lying about it to NCAA and Ohio State investigators.
This story is from ESPN.com's automated news wire. Wire index
ESPN article. Repackaged Associated Press report.
01/06/05
Clarett asks U.S. Supreme Court to hear his case - ESPN •FB
Thursday, January 6, 2005
Clarett asks U.S. Supreme Court to hear his case
Associated Press
WASHINGTON -- Former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett asked the Supreme Court to reconsider his lawsuit challenging the NFL's draft eligibility rule.
The request was filed Monday, said Clarett's attorney, Alan Milstein. The NFL has 30 days to respond, and a decision on whether the case will be heard probably would come soon after.
"He believes that he should have been allowed to play in the league when he was ready and when the league was ready to have him," Milstein said Tuesday.
A lower court judge ruled last year that Clarett was eligible for the draft, saying the NFL violated federal antitrust laws with its rule barring eligibility until a player was three years out of high school.
But a three-judge appeals panel blocked him from entering the 2004 draft, saying federal labor policy allows NFL teams to set rules for when players can enter the league. Then, on the eve of the draft, Clarett filed an emergency appeal with the Supreme Court, but two justices turned him down.
"The Supreme Court already has declined to intervene in this case," NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said Tuesday. "We do not expect the court to view the current petition any differently."
Clarett was only two years out of high school when he originally took the NFL to court. He will be eligible for this April's draft no matter what happens in court.
"He believes that other young people deserve that right and privilege," Milstein said.
Clarett rushed for 1,237 yards and 16 touchdowns as a freshman in 2002, leading Ohio State to the national championship. He was suspended before the 2003 season for accepting money from a family friend and lying about it to NCAA and Ohio State investigators.
This story is from ESPN.com's automated news wire. Wire index
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3yardsandacloud
Administrator Emeritus
The Maurice Clarett Saga Unfolds
ESPN article #19. ESPN again reports the retirement of Andy Geiger but this time takes a few jabs at him, the school and tosses in an inflammatory headline for good measure.
01/07/05
Buckeyes beset by investigations lately - ESPN •FB
Wednesday, January 5, 2005 (Updated: January 7, 2:05 PM ET)
Buckeyes beset by investigations lately
ESPN.com news services
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Andy Geiger is stepping down as athletic director at Ohio State, citing burnout after almost two years of NCAA investigations into the school's football and basketball programs.
Geiger, whose 11-year tenure included some of the Buckeyes' greatest victories and biggest embarrassments, said he'll leave the post June 30. He denied being forced out due to a series of investigations and public stumbles.
Andy Geiger, Ohio State AD since 1994, gets emotional while announcing his retirement.
"I can't help perceptions," Geiger said at a Wednesday news conference. "We talk a lot about reality and perception. I'm a reality guy. I can't help what other people's perceptions are."
From the time Maurice Clarett led the Buckeyes to a football national championship in 2002, the school's athletic department has been beset by NCAA investigations.
"I find my work is no longer fun and I no longer look forward with enthusiasm to each day," Geiger said. "I'm just tired. Just bone-weary. Not the tired that a good night of sleep fixes. 'Burnout,' I guess, is what they call it in the industry."
Geiger, 65, got choked up at one point and took several moments to compose himself. He said the stress of running one of the largest athletic departments in the country led to his decision to leave.
University president Karen Holbrook said Geiger will stay at the school until June 2006 as a fund-raiser and consultant. Geiger, who held the post since 1994, has 17 months left on his contract.
After leading Ohio State to the national title as a freshman, Clarett was suspended for lying to investigators during an NCAA probe of allegations that he received improper benefits from a family friend.
Clarett has accused football coach Jim Tressel of setting him up with cars, said boosters provided him with no-show jobs and that Ohio State professors gave breaks to football players.
A search of court records by The Associated Press revealed at least 14 arrests involving 14 football players in the period following Tressel's hiring in January 2001 and May 2004. Others, such as quarterback Troy Smith and running back Lydell Ross, were suspended for at least one game following other disciplinary problems.
David Kenner, Clarett's attorney, told ESPN the Magazine's Tom Friend that by stepping down, Geiger has vindicated his client.
"It's clear that Mr. Geiger's perception of Maurice was a biased one, considering that as soon as there was an outpouring of unsolicited corroboration supporting Maurice's account, Mr. Geiger was forced to quickly admit that Maurice's statements were not without merit.
"While I am certain that no one takes any joy in Mr. Geiger's sudden resignation, it, together with other recent events would cause one to finally view Maurice Clarett in a completely different and favorable light, as painful as that must be for Mr. Geiger to concede."
Last month, the school imposed a one-year postseason tournament ban on its men's basketball team over an alleged $6,000 payment to a recruit by former coach Jim O'Brien.
Holbrook said the firing of O'Brien on June 8 was the first step in appeasing NCAA investigators. She and Geiger said more penalties may be coming.
There have been numerous calls for Geiger to step down for all that has happened at Ohio State on his watch. He's satisfied that the timing is right for his decision.
"People have called for my job before," Geiger said. "Maybe because we lost a bunch of football games or some other decision. In this environment, it's been especially hard.
"It's the best thing for me and it's healthy for Ohio State. "I don't think it does damage to Ohio State, but I know it's the best thing for me."
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
ESPN article #19. ESPN again reports the retirement of Andy Geiger but this time takes a few jabs at him, the school and tosses in an inflammatory headline for good measure.
01/07/05
Buckeyes beset by investigations lately - ESPN •FB
Wednesday, January 5, 2005 (Updated: January 7, 2:05 PM ET)
Buckeyes beset by investigations lately
ESPN.com news services
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Andy Geiger is stepping down as athletic director at Ohio State, citing burnout after almost two years of NCAA investigations into the school's football and basketball programs.
Geiger, whose 11-year tenure included some of the Buckeyes' greatest victories and biggest embarrassments, said he'll leave the post June 30. He denied being forced out due to a series of investigations and public stumbles.
Andy Geiger, Ohio State AD since 1994, gets emotional while announcing his retirement.
"I can't help perceptions," Geiger said at a Wednesday news conference. "We talk a lot about reality and perception. I'm a reality guy. I can't help what other people's perceptions are."
From the time Maurice Clarett led the Buckeyes to a football national championship in 2002, the school's athletic department has been beset by NCAA investigations.
"I find my work is no longer fun and I no longer look forward with enthusiasm to each day," Geiger said. "I'm just tired. Just bone-weary. Not the tired that a good night of sleep fixes. 'Burnout,' I guess, is what they call it in the industry."
Geiger, 65, got choked up at one point and took several moments to compose himself. He said the stress of running one of the largest athletic departments in the country led to his decision to leave.
University president Karen Holbrook said Geiger will stay at the school until June 2006 as a fund-raiser and consultant. Geiger, who held the post since 1994, has 17 months left on his contract.
After leading Ohio State to the national title as a freshman, Clarett was suspended for lying to investigators during an NCAA probe of allegations that he received improper benefits from a family friend.
Clarett has accused football coach Jim Tressel of setting him up with cars, said boosters provided him with no-show jobs and that Ohio State professors gave breaks to football players.
A search of court records by The Associated Press revealed at least 14 arrests involving 14 football players in the period following Tressel's hiring in January 2001 and May 2004. Others, such as quarterback Troy Smith and running back Lydell Ross, were suspended for at least one game following other disciplinary problems.
David Kenner, Clarett's attorney, told ESPN the Magazine's Tom Friend that by stepping down, Geiger has vindicated his client.
"It's clear that Mr. Geiger's perception of Maurice was a biased one, considering that as soon as there was an outpouring of unsolicited corroboration supporting Maurice's account, Mr. Geiger was forced to quickly admit that Maurice's statements were not without merit.
"While I am certain that no one takes any joy in Mr. Geiger's sudden resignation, it, together with other recent events would cause one to finally view Maurice Clarett in a completely different and favorable light, as painful as that must be for Mr. Geiger to concede."
Last month, the school imposed a one-year postseason tournament ban on its men's basketball team over an alleged $6,000 payment to a recruit by former coach Jim O'Brien.
Holbrook said the firing of O'Brien on June 8 was the first step in appeasing NCAA investigators. She and Geiger said more penalties may be coming.
There have been numerous calls for Geiger to step down for all that has happened at Ohio State on his watch. He's satisfied that the timing is right for his decision.
"People have called for my job before," Geiger said. "Maybe because we lost a bunch of football games or some other decision. In this environment, it's been especially hard.
"It's the best thing for me and it's healthy for Ohio State. "I don't think it does damage to Ohio State, but I know it's the best thing for me."
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
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3yardsandacloud
Administrator Emeritus
The Maurice Clarett Saga Unfolds
ESPN article. ESPN's covers the Troy Smith suspension with a repackaged AP article.
01/11/05
Sophomore Zwick will take over - ESPN •FB
Updated: Jan. 11, 2005, 10:21 AM ET
Sophomore Zwick will take over
Associated Press
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State quarterback Troy Smith was suspended on Monday for violating team and NCAA rules and will not play in next week's Alamo Bowl.
Coach Jim Tressel would not say what Smith did or when the violation occurred, but said the university became aware of the problem on Thursday.
"Obviously, he feels terrible that he didn't take care of his responsibilities," Tressel said.
Smith, a sophomore, will not travel with the team to San Antonio when it leaves on Wednesday for the Dec. 29 game against Oklahoma State.
Justin Zwick, who is also a sophomore, will take over. He had been the starter until he lost the job after mildly separating his left, or non-throwing, shoulder in the sixth game of the season against Iowa.
Smith led the Buckeyes to a 4-1 record in their final five regular season games, including a 37-21 victory over rival Michigan last month when he threw for 241 yards and ran for 145 yards.
"I am aware of what is expected, both on and off the field, at Ohio State and I have fallen short of those expectations," Smith said in a statement released by Ohio State.
Overall, Smith played in eight of Ohio State's 11 games this year, completing 68 of 122 passes for 896 yards and eight touchdowns. He was intercepted three times.
He also ran 82 times for 339 yards and two touchdowns.
Athletic director Andy Geiger said the university has petitioned the NCAA to have Smith reinstated for the 2005 season.
Tressel said he hoped Smith would be back with the team over the winter.
"What we're doing is self-imposing a suspension and then seeking reinstatement for the future," he said.
It is not the first time that Smith has gotten in trouble. He was convicted of a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge because of his involvement in a fight outside an Ohio State dormitory last fall.
The suspension is the latest problem for the university's athletic program, in which several current and former players have been disciplined by the school or convicted of crimes.
In an ESPN.com interview last month, former running back Maurice Clarett accused Tressel, his staff and school boosters of arranging for him to get passing grades, money for bogus summer jobs, thousands of dollars in cash and loaner cars. The school immediately labeled the charges as lies.
Last week, the university banned the men's basketball team from postseason play for an alleged $6,000 payment to a recruit by former coach Jim O'Brien.
ESPN article. ESPN's covers the Troy Smith suspension with a repackaged AP article.
01/11/05
Sophomore Zwick will take over - ESPN •FB
Updated: Jan. 11, 2005, 10:21 AM ET
Sophomore Zwick will take over
Associated Press
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State quarterback Troy Smith was suspended on Monday for violating team and NCAA rules and will not play in next week's Alamo Bowl.
Coach Jim Tressel would not say what Smith did or when the violation occurred, but said the university became aware of the problem on Thursday.
"Obviously, he feels terrible that he didn't take care of his responsibilities," Tressel said.
Smith, a sophomore, will not travel with the team to San Antonio when it leaves on Wednesday for the Dec. 29 game against Oklahoma State.
Justin Zwick, who is also a sophomore, will take over. He had been the starter until he lost the job after mildly separating his left, or non-throwing, shoulder in the sixth game of the season against Iowa.
Smith led the Buckeyes to a 4-1 record in their final five regular season games, including a 37-21 victory over rival Michigan last month when he threw for 241 yards and ran for 145 yards.
"I am aware of what is expected, both on and off the field, at Ohio State and I have fallen short of those expectations," Smith said in a statement released by Ohio State.
Overall, Smith played in eight of Ohio State's 11 games this year, completing 68 of 122 passes for 896 yards and eight touchdowns. He was intercepted three times.
He also ran 82 times for 339 yards and two touchdowns.
Athletic director Andy Geiger said the university has petitioned the NCAA to have Smith reinstated for the 2005 season.
Tressel said he hoped Smith would be back with the team over the winter.
"What we're doing is self-imposing a suspension and then seeking reinstatement for the future," he said.
It is not the first time that Smith has gotten in trouble. He was convicted of a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge because of his involvement in a fight outside an Ohio State dormitory last fall.
The suspension is the latest problem for the university's athletic program, in which several current and former players have been disciplined by the school or convicted of crimes.
In an ESPN.com interview last month, former running back Maurice Clarett accused Tressel, his staff and school boosters of arranging for him to get passing grades, money for bogus summer jobs, thousands of dollars in cash and loaner cars. The school immediately labeled the charges as lies.
Last week, the university banned the men's basketball team from postseason play for an alleged $6,000 payment to a recruit by former coach Jim O'Brien.
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