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Ohio State says football coach Jim Tressel has resigned amid NCAA investigation

Ohio State says football coach Jim Tressel has resigned as the NCAA investigates the Buckeyes for possible rules violations.The university announced the resignation Monday. Tressel says in a statement that he met with university officials and agreed that it is in Ohio State's best interest that he resign.The school says Luke Fickell, an assistant head coach under Tressel, will serve as interim head coach for the 2011-2012 season.University President E. Gordon Gee says the university's "public purposes" and "tradition of excellence" are guiding its actions....

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  10. Jim Tressel resigns as Ohio State's football coach

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  11. Former Ohio State coach to do TV spot

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  12. Ohio St. players, alums still stand behind Tressel

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  4. Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel gets 2 more years added to contract, through 2014 season

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  5. A transcript of Ohio State AD Gene Smith's video announcing Jim Tressel resignation

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  6. Jim Tressel Resigns as Ohio State's Football Coach Amid NCAA Investigation

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  7. Ohio State Coach Jim Tressel

    Born: Dec. 5, 1952.Hometown: Mentor, Ohio.High School: Berea.Coaching Experience:— 2001-: Head coach, Ohio State (99-21, .825).— 1986-2000: Head coach, Youngstown St...

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