The college football world has been gripped by the resignation of Ohio State
head coach Jim Tressel this past Monday. The scandals at OSU, which have
unfolded over the past few months, have brought a proud program to its knees,
and it's a reminder of how fragile success can be if you're not doing things the
right way.
Just ask Barry Bonds. Although he is one of the most decorated players ever
in Major League Baseball, Bonds has gone down in history as "the guy who
did it because he was on steroids." In much the same way, Tressel's
distinguished record at Ohio State, which includes a National Championship,
seven outright or shared Big Ten championships, and a 9-1 record against
archrival Michigan, is forever stained by the unfolding scandals that will
probably land the Buckeyes on probation. Ohio State has already been tried and
convicted in the court of public opinion.