Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Terrelle Pryor, who announced through his attorney Tuesday that he would bypass his senior season at Ohio State, made thousands of dollars autographing memorabilia in 2009-10, a former friend who says he witnessed the transactions has told “Outside the Lines.” The signings for cash, which would be a violation of NCAA rules, occurred a minimum of 35 to 40 times, netting Pryor anywhere from $20,000 to $40,000 that year, the former friend says. The source spoke to ESPN under the condition that his face not be aired on TV and that his name not be published.
Just In … Jim Tressel Resigns as Ohio State Head Coach
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Embattled coach Jim Tressel has resigned from Ohio State. “After meeting with University officials, we agreed that it is in the best interest of Ohio State that I resign as head football coach,” Tressel said in a statement Monday morning. “The appreciation that Ellen and I have for the Buckeye Nation is immeasurable.”
College Football Hall Of Fame Class Announced, Includes Deion Sanders
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl The latest class of College Football Hall of Famers is loaded on the defensive line. Defensive tackles Marty Lyons of Alabama, Russell Maryland of Miami, Doug English of Texas and Rob Waldrop of Arizona were among the 14 players chosen for induction.
NCAA: Ohio State Head Coach Jim Tressel suspended 2 games and fined!
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel received an e-mail last April telling him that two of his players were caught up in a federal drug-trafficking case and the sale of memorabilia, breaking NCAA rules. Tressel responded: “I will get on it ASAP.”
(video) Ohio State players apologize for NCAA problems
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Star quarterback Terrelle Pryor and four Ohio State teammates suspended for the first five games of the 2011 season apologized on Tuesday for selling championship rings and memorabilia and taking discounts from a tattoo parlor. The NCAA will permit all five to play in the Allstate Sugar Bowl against Arkansas on Jan. 4.
Just In! QB Terrelle Pryor among 5 Ohio State players suspended 1st 5 games of 2011
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Five Ohio State football players, including quarterback Terrelle Pryor, must sit out the first five games of the 2011 season for accepting improper benefits, the NCAA ruled Thursday. A sixth football player must sit out the first game in 2011 for receiving discounted services in violation of NCAA rules.
