Nexus Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 CHICAGO -- Tom Osborne and Jim Tressel go way back. The two coaches -- one current, one former -- have been friends for years. Last spring, Osborne invited Tressel to Nebraska to tour the school's athletic facilities and speak at a Fellowship of Christian Athletes banquet. Tressel shuffled Ohio State's spring practice schedule so he could make the trip to Lincoln. Continue Reading Quote Link to comment
Blaze1up Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I like this move, he gives his honest opinion and stands loyal to the decision. Quote Link to comment
NoLongerN Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I like this move, he gives his honest opinion and stands loyal to the decision. I would/should/could say the exact same thing if I was in Tom's shoes. If, however, it is found out that what Tressel did was not "honorable", then his "character" is in question and the penalty and cost associated with that result. In the end, Tom admits he doesn't know much about the situation ... he just knows the person. I understand his point and admire him willing to put his relationship with Tressel over what others (us Husker fans included) think. SheepdogMark Quote Link to comment
husker B-rent Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 he clearly provided himself a back door out of the statement. Quote Link to comment
NUance Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Class move by T.O. I don't particularly want to see Tressel get canned. But he might. Quote Link to comment
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