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Former Buckeyes Football Coach Jim Tressel Confirmed

Jim Tressel, former Akron administrator, OSU football coach, nominated for Lt. governor

Jim Tressel, the former executive vice president of success at the University of Akron, was nominated to serve as Ohio Governor Mike DeWine's new lieutenant governor Monday, officials announced. Tressel would replace former lieutenant governor Jon Husted,

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With college football well beyond ‘Tattoogate,’ could Jim Tressel run for Ohio governor?

The decision I made was to sign the NCAA form that all of our players were doing appropriate things — and that wasn't the truth.”

U.S. News & World Report · 2d

Former Buckeyes Football Coach Jim Tressel Confirmed as Ohio’s Lieutenant Governor

Former Ohio State Buckeyes football coach Jim Tressel was confirmed Wednesday as Ohio’s next lieutenant governor. State senators and representatives affirmed Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s Monday nomination of Tressel in separate floor votes Wednesday: 31-1 in the Senate,

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Revere High School graduate Ben Christman dies in Las Vegas where he was on UNLV football team

Revere High School graduate Ben Christman died in Las Vegas where he'd recently joined the UNLV football team after ...

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Akron native Parris Campbell reflects on going from brink of retirement to Super Bowl 59

“Representing the city of Akron, representing my family ... and field coach Dan Lancianese noted Campbell trained as a ...

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College football offensive lineman Ben Christman, 21, found dead in his apartment, school says

Ben Christmas, a college football offensive lineman who recently transferred to UNLV, was found dead in his off-campus apartment, the school said Wednesday. He was 21.

Akron beats Western Michigan 105-92 for 12th straight win

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Nate Johnson had 22 points and Akron beat Western Michigan 105-92 on Tuesday night for its 12th straight win.

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Former Ohio State football player found dead in apartment

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — A former Ohio State offensive lineman was found dead in an off-campus apartment near the University of ...

Find out which Akron-Canton area NFL players have a place in Super Bowl history

With Super Bowl Sunday on the horizon, we have some Akron-Canton sports trivia for you. Test your knowledge with this ...

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The last 50 years of Greater Akron/Canton football stars to play at Ohio State, Notre Dame

Many Greater Akron/Canton high school football players went on to play at Ohio State and Notre Dame. Here's who did it over ...

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Buckeyes from Akron, Canton who won 2014 national title bask in Ohio State football glory

Devin Smith and Steve Miller watched the game at home with their families in Frisco, Texas, and Cleveland, respectively, ...

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Akron area bars to watch the Ohio State vs. Notre Dame national championship game

The College Football Playoff National Championship game ... there are a number of sports bars around Greater Akron that would provide a perfect atmosphere. Buckeyes championship game: When is ...

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'Pretty cool': Recent Hoban grad Eli Lee enjoys Ohio State's run to CFP title game up close

More on the Hoban graduate:Eli Lee headlines 2024 Beacon Journal All-Greater Akron football team defense Lee and other early enrollees wore jerseys on the sideline during the games against Oregon ...

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Former University of Kentucky football player dies at age 21

A former Kentucky Wildcats football player has died at the age of 21. Benjamin Christian played for Kentucky last season and in 2023 before transferring to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He died ...

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