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Jim Tressel is widely regarded as one of the most successful coaches in the history of American college football. Born on December 5, 1952, in Mentor, Ohio, Tressel grew up in an athletic family with a father who coached high school football. His own career as a player was spent at Baldwin Wallace University, where he was a quarterback and wide receiver. After graduating in 1975, Tressel stayed on at Baldwin Wallace as an assistant coach before moving to Miami University and later Syracuse.
Tressel's most successful period as a coach came during his time at Ohio State University. He took charge of the Buckeyes in 2001 and quickly established an impressive record, including a national championship in 2002. Tressel's success at Ohio State was built on a foundation of solid defense and a relentless running game. His team was known for its toughness and discipline, traits that were instilled by the coach himself. Despite some controversies, including an NCAA investigation into rules violations in 2010, Tressel remained a hugely popular figure, with a record of 82-9 during his tenure at Ohio State.
Following his departure from Ohio State, Tressel moved on to a variety of coaching roles, including a stint as the head coach at Youngstown State University. He was also a finalist for the presidency of Youngstown State before taking on a role as the president of Youngstown State University in 2014. Tressel continues to be remembered as one of the most successful coaches in the history of college football, with an undeniable legacy that still inspires and motivates players and coaches around the country to this day.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Jim Tressel (Urban Meyer & Jim Tressel - Autographed Collage) was sold in July 2015 for $641.00 while the cheapest item (JIM TRESSEL Authentic Hand Signed Autograph 4X5 Photo - HEAD COACH OHIO STATE) found a new owner for $0.01 in February 2025. The month with the most items sold (52) was December 2008 with an average selling price of $43.02 for an autographed item of Jim Tressel. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in October 2022 with $159.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $1.69 was September 2024. In average, an autographed item from Jim Tressel is worth $35.72.
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Latest News about Jim Tressel
Urban Meyer Admits He Still Holds A Grudge Against Sports Illustrated (06/24/2025): Urban Meyer remains upset over Jim Tressel's unceremonious exit from Ohio State. Fourteen years ago, Sports Illustrated published an investigation into Tressel's Buckeyes football program. The cover story, written by George Dohrmann and David Epstein, revealed that as many as 28 players had traded . 
Urban Meyer still holds grudge over NCAA, Sports Illustrated's treatment of Jim (06/24/2025): Former Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer aired his thoughts on how Jim Tressel was handled during the "Tattoogate" scandal and fallout. Day changed his mind about OSU spring game (04/11/2025): Apr. 11—COLUMBUS — After Ohio State's spring football game in 2008 Jim Tressel said those games were so useful that he wished he could have two or three of them every year. "I think they're very, very valuable," the former OSU coach said. Ryan Day didn't go that far. But after an announcem Can't Wait For Saturday | From coach to president to governor? Sure, why not (02/11/2025): Feb. 11—*** Ask me to pick a second career for Jim Tressel and I would probably go with college professor. His signature sweater vest and tie gave him the look. Turns out, the former Ohio State coach, who led the Buckeyes to a national title, had another plan in mind. Actually, two. He spent time at 5 things to know about Jim Tressel's tenure as Ohio State football coach (02/10/2025): Jim Tressel, a nominee for Ohio's lieutenant governor, spent a decade as Ohio State University's football coach. Here are highlights from his tenure.
Older News Stories about Jim Tressel
Jim Tressel identifies common thread between Ohio State national champions (01/2025): Jan. 21—ATLANTA — Among the revelers on the field after Ohio State won the National Championship Game over Notre Dame on Monday night was a man with a connection to both programs and first-hand knowledge of what it takes to get to that level. Jim Tressel was in charge when the Buckeyes ended a 34-ye Year of the Quarterback: Fairless' Hunter Wells was Youngstown throwback to Tres (10/2024): In the 25 years since Jim Tressel's Youngstown State dynasty, there has been one serious Penguins run ... a classic Stark County football story. Indiana coach Curt Cignetti said he channeled Jim Tressel when saying Ohio State (07/2024): Curt Cignetti felt he had a Jim Tressel moment when he called out Ohio State and Michigan at an Indiana basketball game in December. Former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel launches new podcast (05/2024): Jim Tressel launches new podcast #GoBucks Thirty-six inches: One yard, and mail from an Ashland legend, impacted Tressel’s (04/2024): Basketball icon Bob Haas was four years into his Hall of Fame coaching career at Willard when a young man, fresh out of Baldwin-Wallace College, interviewed for the football post at the high school. His name was Jim Tressel. Watch: Former Ohio State legend Jim Tressel addresses team during spring practic (03/2024): The sweater vest was about in the WHAC NIL, transfer portal, shifting conferences: Jim Tressel talks future of college (01/2024): College Football Hall of Fame coach and retired Youngstown State President Jim Tressel wonders 'are we losing the value of sport' amidst rapid change. Ohio State continues finding stride before heading to Michigan (11/2023): Nov. 19—COLUMBUS — In a week the promises to have plenty of predictions regarding who prevails between Ohio State and Michigan, Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck got maybe the first chance to make one. Like the former Jim Tressel graduate assistant he is, Fleck punted. "I think you're splitting hairs," sai Oller: Does the world really hate Ohio? If so, what did Buckeyes do to deserve i (09/2023): Ohio State wasn't always the hated bully on the block, but Woody Hayes, Jim Tressel and Urban Meyer made the Buckeyes less loveable nationally Jim Tressel sensed something was off prior to the 2006 BCS National Championship (07/2023): This makes a little more sense for those that can remember. #GoBucks Jim Tressel on Ohio State vs. Michigan: 'The Buckeyes will make us proud in Ann (05/2023): Jim Tressel is confident in Ohio State's chances against Michigan in 2023. Here's why. Jim Tressel provides thoughts on job Ryan Day is doing with Ohio State (01/2023): What does Tressel think of Ryan Day? #GoBucks Heat, humidity test Freeman's Irish at first practice (08/2022): Following a two-hour practice Friday morning in hazy, humid conditions, the 36-year-old Freeman told his players they had work to do before they visit Ohio State on Sept. 3 for a matchup of two schools expected to be ranked high in The Associated Press preseason Top 25. ''Right now, we're starting Tressel to step down as Youngstown State prez (06/2022): Jim Tressel will step down as Youngstown State's president in February, he informed the school's board of trustees Wednesday. Akron AD: Lunch with President Tressell started talks of YSU - Akron football (02/2019): What started as lunch more than a year ago, resulted in Akron and Youngstown State playing football again. Youngstown State extends Tressel as president through 2020 (12/2018): Youngstown State University’s trustees and its president have agreed to extend his contract through June 2020. Jim Tressel: Michigan isn't close to being as good as Ohio State (03/2015): Jim Tressel: Michigan isn't close to being as good as Ohio State MESSNER COLUMN: What's the rush in putting Jim Tressel into the Hall of Fame? (01/2015): Perhaps you were paying attention last week when the 2015 College Hall of Fame announced its newest inductees. There were quite a few names, but the one that really jumped out to me was former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel. Bo Pelini Will Join Jim Tressel at Youngstown State (12/2014): No four-way trade with Nebraska, Oregon State, Wisconsin, and Pittsburgh. Ohio State football: How Buckeyes fifth-year senior Darryl Baldwin is a last lin (11/2014): The Solon grad is the last healthy scholarship Buckeye left from the 2010 recruiting class, which makes him the last Ohio State player to experience a full year under Tressel. Ohio State football's Urban Meyer recruits differently than Jim Tressel and it i (10/2014): Glenville coach Ted Ginn Sr. has sent 22 players to Ohio State as part of the Buckeyes' last 13 recruiting classes. The Buckeyes' 2015 recruiting class, however, will be without a Tarblooder. How Jim Tressel helped Curtis Grant choose Ohio State over Virginia Tech: Buckey (09/2014): Ohio State linebacker Curtis Grant was close to choosing Virginia Tech, but Jim Tressel, and perhaps Urban Meyer, helped lead him to Ohio State. Youngstown State installs Jim Tressel as president (08/2014): YOUNGSTOWN (AP) - Youngstown State University has officially installed Jim Tressel as president. YSU welcomes president Jim Tressel (07/2014): It's official. Jim Tressel is now president of Youngstown State University. The former football coach has been serving as acting president until his contract went into effect on Tuesday. Jim Tressel is officially YSU president today (06/2014): To mark the return of Jim and Ellen Tressel to YSU, Cassese’s MVR is offering half-off the popular Tressel Tortellini today Jim Tressel a finalist for U of A presidency (05/2014): Each finalist also will appear at an open public forum on campus. Watch Jim Tressel to speak at UA forum (04/2014): Jim Tressel, who has applied to be president of both Youngstown State and the University of Akron, will appear this afternoon at an open forum in Akron's Student Union Theatre. Jim Tressel's next goal is not to return to coaching football (03/2014): The former Ohio State Buckeyes coach has thrown his name in the ring to become Akron's next president. Does this mean Jim Tressel has closed the coaching chapter of his career for good? Jim Tressel didn’t dismiss the possibility of becoming Youngstown State presiden (02/2014): The two talked at the State of the State address Maurice Clarrett on changing his life, the 30 for 30 documentary and relationshi (01/2014): Former Ohio State Buckeyes running back Maurice Clarett stopped by cleveland.com's broadcast table at the Greater Cleveland Sports Awards Thursday. Jim Tressel, Maurice Clarett, Terrelle Pryor and fathers and sons: A preview of (12/2013): Tressel's experience with Clarett, as portrayed in the film, had to affect in some way how he handled quarterback Terrelle Pryor years later. Troy Smith tells Braxton Miller to stay, Jim Tressel conflicted on OSU-MSU, Bo S (11/2013): ESPN.com checked in with Tressel at Akron, and talked to others around the Big Ten who know him best about whether the former Ohio State boss will coach again. Ohio State Inside the Game with former Buckeyes OL Andrew Moses: Playing their b (10/2013): With his combination of power, durability, and quickness, Carlos Hyde is arguably the best running back Ohio State has had since Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George. Jim Tressel's new career (09/2013): Ross Jones is an NFL Editor for FOXSports.com. He is a member of Pro Football Writers of America. Follow him on Twitter . Jim Tressel is no longer on the sidelines. He is still teaching and coaching. A bridge from Terrelle Pryor and Jim Tressel to Urban Meyer and Braxton Miller, (08/2013): The fifth-year senior saved the Buckeyes against Purdue last season, and in a pinch, he has proven to be calm. But the situation would be more difficult if he had to play for several games. Jim Tressel addresses area high school athletic directors and football coaches (07/2013): Jim Tressel spoke to area athletic directors during the Northeast Ohio Athletic Directors and Coaches Conference Roger Goodell Would Have Suspended Jim Tressel, But Don’t Look For Him to Take A (06/2013): Two years ago, Goodell needed to act tough on Tressel to justify Pryor suspension; no such motivation this time around. Watch 'A Moment with Jim Tressel' May 29 edition (05/2013): It's "Tressel Time" as we spent a moment with Jim Tressel, Vice President of Strategic Development at the University of Akron Jim Tressel playing charity basketball without sweater vest but with trademark s (04/2013): By Holly Anderson Jim Tressel , Maurice Clarett to attend charity basketball game in Struthers (03/2013): YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Local, state and national representatives will meet at The Wean Foundation Friday to discuss long-term environmental, health, social and economic plans for fracking. Jim Tressel, Troy Smith to attend fraternity Casino Night (02/2013): Casino Night 2013 is scheduled to be held in the Ohio Union Archie Griffin Ballroom on March 1. Some Ohio State students will be putting on their poker faces this weekend. 'A Moment with Jim Tressel ' Jan. 30 edition (01/2013): We are joined by Jim Tressel , Vice President of Strategic Engagement at the University of Akron Watch: 'A Moment with Jim Tressel' Dec. 19 edition (12/2012): Tonight in our Moment with Jim Tressel, we hear his thoughts on the Newtown incident Watch: 'A Moment with Jim Tressel' Nov. 28 edition (11/2012): What a week for Jim Tressel. I wonder if riding on shoulders is fun or a bit scary? Watch: 'A Moment with Jim Tressel' Oct. 31 edition (10/2012): Jim Tressel is now a vice president at the University of Akron. He's the former coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes and YSU Former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel might appear with 2002 team at Michigan game (09/2012): Ohio State will allow anyone associated with the 2002 team to be honored at Ohio Stadium on Nov. 24. That includes former coach Jim Tressel, who was forced to resign by Ohio State in the wake of NCAA violations 16 months ago. Ohio State prepares for a new era, but Urban Meyer's brand of Buckeyes football (08/2012): The differences between Urban Meyer and his predecessor, Jim Tressel, seem pronounced -- until you examine the two Ohio State football coaches. Jim Tressel to appear at meet-and-greet at Racers game (07/2012): The Akron Racers will host a meet and greet with Jim Tressel before Thursday’s home game against the USSSA Florida Pride at Firestone Stadium. Former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel relishes new role at University of Akron, wh (06/2012): Former Ohio State University football coach Jim Tressel says he has transferred his passion for student success from the football field to the 30,000 enrolled at the University of Akron. The new vice president said he enjoys his new role. Jim Tressel hopes time will heal wounds at Ohio State (05/2012): A year after losing his job at Ohio State, Jim Tressel says he hopes time will allow him to return to the program one day. Jim Tressel Begins New Job at University of Akron (04/2012): AKRON, Ohio – Former Ohio State Buckeyes Head Football Coach Jim Tressel sits at his desk in Buchtel Hall at... License suspension recommended for lawyer Christopher Cicero, whose e-mails warn (02/2012): Disciplinary board recommends six-month license suspension for Cicero, who e-mailed Tressel that Ohio State players were selling memorabilia or trading them for tattoos. The scandal eventually led to Tressel's forced resignation. Under Urban Meyer, Ohio State football recruiting could be even better than unde (01/2012): Plain Dealer OSU reporter says Meyer will likely pursue more five-star players outside the Midwest. Story of the year: Jim Tressel's resignation a runaway winner in 2011 (12/2011): Columbus is a few hours from these parts, but that didn't stop the news from the Ohio State football program reverberating here in 2011. Jim Tressel not interested in coaching job at University of Akron (11/2011): Despite rumors to the contrary, Jim Tressel will not be the new football coach at the University of Akron. OSU Ph.D. candidate replaces Jim Tressel in coaching class (10/2011): Vincent Lyons is the Instructor for the Coaching: Football class at OSU. This class was previously taught by former head coach Jim Tressel. Previously, one of the hardest classes to get into at Ohio State was taught by former head coach Jim Tressel, Coaching : Football. Extra points: Ex-Buckeyes talk about Jim Tressel (09/2011): These are trying times for Buckeye Nation, with the football program in NCAA hot water. Monday's questions were, will it cost coach Jim Tressel his job? And if it does, will that spare Ohio State some grief? Ohio State honors Jim Tressel with tribute wall in football facility (08/2011): The wall went up 13 days after Ohio State and Tressel appeared before the NCAA Committee on Infractions. Jim Brandstatter, Mark Dantonio trade barbs over Jim Tressel (07/2011): Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio said he knew he'd get criticized for calling his friend and mentor, Jim Tressel, a "tragic hero" on Thursday at the Big Ten football media days. Video: If Jim Tressel were Pinocchio (06/2011): Former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel is the butt of many jokes nowadays, but this spoof video from michiganzone.net is among the most clever. Jim Tressel's resignation just part of a year's worth of college football scanda (05/2011): A look at recent college football scandals, starting with the NCAA's sanctions against USC in June 2010. Paul Daugherty: Worst part of Jim Tressel saga? Discovering he's just like us (04/2011): The Jim Tressel situation has left the state of Ohio in a state of disappointment. Buckeye fans are sad and incredulous that their sweater-vested man of self-proclaimed virtue could turn out to be so similar to the rest of us. Jim Tressel said to have forwarded e-mails (03/2011): Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel forwarded e-mails to Terrelle Pryor's mentor that accused the star quarterback of selling memorabilia to a man under federal investigation, the Columbus Dispatch reported Friday.... Will Brady Hoke pull a Jim Tressel? (01/2011): The news conference introducing Michigan coach Brady Hoke is at 1 p.m. today (and on the Big Ten Network). His first chance to meet the people, if he chooses, is tonight's basketball game -- coincidentally against Ohio State. Ohio State Football: Jim Tressel's Juicy Sugar Bowl Presser (12/2010): Photo: I want that track jacket...(Neal Lauron/Dispatch)
