Troy Smith and Howard "Hopalong" Cassady Autograph Session TONIGHT!

Former Ohio State QBs and Heisman winners, Troy Smith and Howard "Hopalong" Cassady are both signing autographs TONIGHT (5/18/12) at The Buckeye Room in the Polaris Mall from 6-8PM.

Here are the 8x10's I made to have each sign — although I have since decided to have Smith sign my Ohio State #10 jersey that I bought in 2005 — however, it's still a sweet image worth sharing!

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Jim Tressel and Ohio State Admit Wrongdoing—It's a Sad Day For Buckeye Football

The news that first broke on Yahoo Sports is true—Coach Jim Tressel knew about the violations that at least two of his top players had been / still were committing as early as April, 2010.

Originally, Tressel and the University said they knew nothing prior to December, after the season, and before the Sugar Bowl.

Sadly, they lied.

I'd like to believe that Tressel and Ohio State are above this, but alas they are not. In fact, similar situations very likely exist in almost every big-time DI college football program, but it should not have happened here, period.

Tressel is facing a two-game suspension to start the 2011 season and a $250,000 fine. These are self-imposed sanctions. The NCAA will get involved, and could also increase the punishment for Tressel and the program.

Further sanctions may include more suspension time, loss of scholarships, and probation. A bowl ban, however, would seem excessive at this point, but perhaps we don't know everything yet. Hopefully we do, but there's no way to be sure as of now.

Here is video from ESPN about the story and the press conference Ohio State held Tuesday evening.




Personally, I have got to be honest...I am surprised and very disappointed in Tress.

Obviously he didn't give the players money, but he knew they did this and basically said nothing...

That being said, this is nothing like the USC situation, which I only mention because I have already been hearing comparisons to USC in terms of what violations were committed and in terms of what punishment OSU should receive.

That is beyond absurd. Ohio State / Tressel did not pay the players or buy them hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of gifts (cars, homes, etc...)

They turned a blind eye to what THE PLAYERS THEMSELVES DID, and that was wrong, but many people (fans, haters, and the media) are way overstating the "crimes" committed and the punishment that should and will be handed down by the NCAA.

I'm embarrassed and ashamed of the black eye this has given to our program, but I am also optimistic that this will not happen here ever again, at least as long as JT is at the helm.

Lesson learned?

Let's hope so.


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Terrelle Pryor and DeVier Posey Signed Footballs Silent Auction - Get Your Bids In Now!

AUCTION IS OVER - THANKS TO ALL BIDDERS!

I have for sale two mini-footballs.

They were signed in person for me at Damon's near campus at the UpliftingAthletes Charity event this fall the week before fall camp opened.

One is signed by Rose Bowl MVP Terrelle Pryor, and the other is signed by his favorite target and OSU star receiver, DeVier Posey.

Send your bids to me via email HERE

Here are the players and the autographed footballs:

Pryor



Posey





Payments must be made via Paypal. That way myself, and the buyer(s) each have a record of the transaction for our own protection / peace of mind.

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Currently, I do have bids on each football.

The high bid for the Posey ball is currently $100.00

The high bid on the Pryor ball is currently $150.00

When these auctions end, if a high bidder does not follow through, the next highest bidder may be contacted and may still be allowed to purchase the ball they bid on.

Thanks and good luck!


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