zips4ever2008 Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 So it is ok to lie and cover up information to your employer and you still can get hired for a job? People like myself are still looking for a permanent job and Tressel gets hired. I'm just getting by with a part-time job and an internship here and there and a guy like Tressel gets a job. There are more decent people out there who would love a job like this and this jerk gets one. If this is where we are going of hiring people like Tressel then we're screwed as a society. My family threatened withdrawing support from UA with this news and I had to calm them down. It still doesn't sit well with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 So it is ok to lie and cover up information to your employer and you still can get hired for a job? People like myself are still looking for a permanent job and Tressel gets hired. I'm just getting by with a part-time job and an internship here and there and a guy like Tressel gets a job. There are more decent people out there who would love a job like this and this jerk gets one. If this is where we are going of hiring people like Tressel then we're screwed as a society. My family threatened withdrawing support from UA with this news and I had to calm them down. It still doesn't sit well with me. Your mindset seems to be that Tressel is being given a job as some sort of charity gift to him.... as if he is not going provide value and benefit to earn his income. Are you suggesting that you could do what Tressel does, as well as he can do it? If so, I suggest you get yourself an interview and present your case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zestycoyote Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 So it is ok to lie and cover up information to your employer and you still can get hired for a job? People like myself are still looking for a permanent job and Tressel gets hired. I'm just getting by with a part-time job and an internship here and there and a guy like Tressel gets a job. There are more decent people out there who would love a job like this and this jerk gets one. If this is where we are going of hiring people like Tressel then we're screwed as a society. My family threatened withdrawing support from UA with this news and I had to calm them down. It still doesn't sit well with me. Why don't you continue to improve your resume instead of posting envious/hateful comments on a collegiate message board? Tressel is widely respected throughout the state (and wider, really) and his appointment is already paying dividends. Talk show hosts on AM radio are already talking about it and we're on the front page of a bunch of websites. This "jerk" is bringing more publicity to the university than any of the unemployed people in this area would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 It must REALLY suck to go to Can't State. That's right. Can't's board of trustees left Stainbrooks in their boxers today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 I am VERY impressed with how Proenza is approaching his 2020 plan. As stated in an earlier post, who better to highlight this plan other than Jim Tressel? Really nobody. The guy owns NEO. He has many many many many MANY connections. The job position is a complicated title for the person who can take this university to the next level, whether that be a bigger conference, new arenas, better academics, or anything else in the 2020 plan. On a side note, on campus we now have Terry Bowden, his brother, Terrell Buckley, Jim Tressel, Keith Dambrot, Caleb Porter, Chuck Amato, and sometimes Bobby Bowden (not working here, but still will be on campus at times). Yeah, I'd say Akron is the place to be. It must REALLY suck to go to Can't State. Doubled up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Can't State fans' take on this: http://ncaabbs.com/showthread.php?tid=552486 PURE JEALOUSY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 nothing to lose (but 200k$) and high potential upside to bringing in Tressel? Joel Hammond at Crain's thinks there is indeed risk being under the NCAA's watchful eye. http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/201...OGS04/120209949 There would indeed be risk being under the NCAA's watchful eye if UA planned to use Tressel in a way that violated NCAA rules. However, I believe it's safe to say that UA has done due diligence, knows exactly what Tressel can and can't do, and plans to stay completely within the rules. Most people continue to think of Tressel only in terms of coaching football. But his value to UA goes beyond athletics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 I'm on my way out the door, but I see that they are going to talk about this story on SportsCenter in a few minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Zip Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 It may already be posted somewhere but here is JT's Offer Letter via the ABJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Adams Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 There would indeed be risk being under the NCAA's watchful eye if UA planned to use Tressel in a way that violated NCAA rules. However, I believe it's safe to say that UA has done due diligence, knows exactly what Tressel can and can't do, and plans to stay completely within the rules. Most people continue to think of Tressel only in terms of coaching football. But his value to UA goes beyond athletics. Akron is getting its 15 minutes...There have to be unwritten promises to Tressel for on down the road. Maybe AD who knows. Just keep him far away from the Athletic Department for the next 5 years. We appear to have a real chance of turning the football program around. We don't need NCAA sanctions screwing that up. If he can raise money for new facilities campus wide more power to him. The guys on KNR were talking about a new fieldhouse. There is a fine line with this one. Dr. Pro, you made your splash. Don't get wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 I'm on my way out the door, but I see that they are going to talk about this story on SportsCenter in a few minutes. Sportscenter segment was added to the top of the ESPN story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 The guys on KNR were talking about a new fieldhouse. Huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyZip Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 One thing's for sure....PRESS PRESS PRESS! This University and it's athletic dept is building for something BIG. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akzipper Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Huh? Maybe they were talking about that one in Youngstown? that isn't anything special. I commend Tressel for giving them money, but compared to Akron's fieldhouse, it's really nothing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctmjbowes@sbcglobal.net Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 I didn't watch the press conference but used to do liaison work with the University and remember meeting a guy named (I think) Ted Curtis, who had a title very similar to Vice Prez of Development or some such. It was explained to me that he was one of the primary forces behind the building of Infocision. Didn't he retire fairly recently? And if so, is Tressel sort of a grander potential force doing some of the same "development" work? He would certainly be a helluva heavyweight in such a capacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip_ME87 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 I didn't watch the press conference but used to do liaison work with the University and remember meeting a guy named (I think) Ted Curtis, who had a title very similar to Vice Prez of Development or some such. It was explained to me that he was one of the primary forces behind the building of Infocision. Didn't he retire fairly recently? And if so, is Tressel sort of a grander potential force doing some of the same "development" work? He would certainly be a helluva heavyweight in such a capacity. Ted Curtis hasn't retired to my knowledge. He was sitting behind the Akron bench at the Toledo game Wednesday night. I also saw him in the audeince on the video of the Tressel press conference today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akzipper Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Ted Curtis hasn't retired to my knowledge. He was sitting behind the Akron bench at the Toledo game Wednesday night. I also saw him in the audeince on the video of the Tressel press conference today. Ted Curtis is still a vice president. He is in charge of facilities if I remember correctly, directed all the new buildings and pushing for new arena and conversion of the Jar into a practice facility. But that's off topic for this tread. He's still up on the UA website here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Curtis is VP for Capital Planning and Facilities Management. Tressel has the newly created position of VP of Strategic Engagement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akzipper Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Can't State fans' take on this: http://ncaabbs.com/showthread.php?tid=552486 PURE JEALOUSY! UA: Proenza, Tressel, Bowden, Porter, Dambrot Can't: Crosby, Stills, Nash, Young I'd be jealous too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodthts Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 UA: Proenza, Tressel, Bowden, Porter, Dambrot Can't: Crosby, Stills, Nash, Young I'd be jealous too... POST OF THE DAY! LOL Well done sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipsrifle Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 If Dr. P is setting up what I think he may be setting up, they will need to make room next to John R. on Buchtel Common for his likeness. He's bordering on living legend status... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akzipper Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 If Dr. P is setting up what I think he may be setting up, they will need to make room next to John R. on Buchtel Common for his likeness. He's bordering on living legend status... There's too many people posting these hints! We need to hear some specifics haha I'm interested in some of these theories. Obviously they are just based on opinions of what may happen, but I'm curious of what all of this has the potential to become. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 First football team on the moon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 This move was aimed directly at combating two things: negative local perceptions and at state politicians who only have eyes for Columbus. You need something to catch their attention if you want to bring this university to its full potential and you can certainly bet this turned a lot of heads our way that are normally content to ignore us. The national attention is nice, but it's not why we brought in JT. That's what coach Bowden is for. I see the pieces of the plan falling into place to create something truly extraordinary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akzipper Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 This move was aimed directly at combating two things: negative local perceptions and at state politicians who only have eyes for Columbus. You need something to catch their attention if you want to bring this university to its full potential and you can certainly bet this turned a lot of heads our way that are normally content to ignore us. The national attention is nice, but it's not why we brought in JT. That's what coach Bowden is for. I see the pieces of the plan falling into place to create something truly extraordinary. I would think the best scenario for UA would be a new arena and conference upgrade. But sadly these are both "athletic" goals, while I feel that he will be more focused on the academic side of things due to his restrictions. Honestly I would love to see UA at least try to appeal the NCAA ruling. I'm not sure if it's even possible to do so, but I feel that even an attempt couldn't hurt since the upside would open up a whole new dimension of possibilities. I know he mentioned the arena, but will the NCAA give us a hard time about that too? since technically it is associated with athletics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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