We’ll have much more on this later, but the NCAA today has released it’s case summary into the investigation regarding “Tatoogate”, the Jim Tressel coverup, and the allegations made by Sports Illustrated’s article.
In the summary, the NCAA indicated that there were no additional violations found, and (most importantly)-
Considering the institution’s rules education and monitoring efforts, the enforcement staff did not believe a failure to monitor charge was appropriate in this case.
Additionally, the University released the transcripts from Jim Tressel’s interview with the NCAA– interesting reading, and we’ll have more comments after we get a fuller look.
But in the short term, this is fantastic news as it means that the sanctions resulting from this matter may not be much greater than the University has recommended, although fans won’t know for sure until after the August 12th hearing.
No news as of yet in regards to the allegations that Terrelle Pryor may have received improper benefits from signing objects for a Columbus area photographer, or that he might have received free golf from the same person.
However, this is obviously a day where Ohio State fans can feel as if a huge weight has been lifted from their shoulders… and a moment where their response to much of the mainstream media might echo that of Mr. Green.
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