Drew Sharp, columnist for the Detroit Free Press is asking Michigan and Michigan State fans to calm down about Ohio State getting spanked by the NCAA for their transgressions. Apparently some are comparing the OSU debacle to the problems being had by USC. Honestly, I wasn't even paying attention to those. I'm not even sure how aware I was of their problems. I tend to focus on Big Ten.
USC didn't admit to their infractions. Ohio State did. I think OSU only did because they knew they were caught and couldn't lie about it anymore. Lies are still being thrown around the story is not yet complete. Ohio State is supposedly doing an internal probe. I could make a comment or two about a probe, but I shall refrain.
I think what annoys me most about this mess with the Buckeyes is that they flat out lied. Tressel said that he had no idea about the infractions, basically because he wanted to make sure they could play in their Bowl game. Or perhaps he thought he wouldn't get caught. It sounds like he had managed to get away with a lot at previous gigs at Youngstown, etc. When Rich Rod got into trouble for violating NCAA sanctions at Michigan, he admitted to it and made immediate changes. He even talked about that on the HBO special reflecting on the changes needed at the NCAA.
I would personally not compare the OSU problems with the USC problems. Each case is deserving of its own investigation and its own appropriate consequences. I would like to see them get spanked for being naughty. And yes, partially because I just have to hate the Buckeyes.
I will be slightly sad to see Jim Tressel get fired, but only because I would love for Brady Hoke to have a chance to lead a team to a victory over them. I don't want Tressel to leave with an undefeated record against us. That isn't fair. But I also would prefer to have an honest enemy.
Read Drew Sharp's commentary: NCAA won't unleash its full wrath on Ohio State
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