Writers from around Tribune Co. weigh in on the controversy surrounding the Ohio State coach. Check back throughout the day for more responses, and feel free to leave a comment of your own.
Chris Dufresne, Los Angeles Times
This is a big IF, but IF Jim Tressel knew of the allegations months in advance of the announcement he should be severely reprimanded/suspended ... and that's just for appetizers. Start with grounding him for five games next season, the same punishment his players received after being graciously/ridiculously allowed to lead their team to Sugar Bowl glory.
This story stinks, it always has, and right now down at THE Ohio State A&P, there's a huge cleanup on aisle 2. We are open-minded and all ears waiting to hear the school's official response, and suspicious of any story citing one "anonymous" source. It is so "old media" now to wait until all facts are in before pronouncing judgment, but also no downplaying the potential seriousness of the charge or what it could mean to the reputation and future of an honorable institution.
