Talk to anyone in Buckeye Nation and the adulation for former Ohio State football head coach Jim Tressel is almost unanimous. He may have made some mistakes trying to look out for and protect the kids he coached, getting in NCAA hotwater, but there’s no denying his care and love for young people.
He led the Buckeyes to a national title in 2002 and had several teams that could have won another, then went on to be the President of Youngstown State, a place he is also adored for winning national championships.
That season of his life ended earlier this year when he retired and reportedly moved to Florida, but it seems he can’t stay out of the ability to impact others. In fact, Tressel has now joined the Board of Directors at Baldwin Wallace University, a place where he played quarterback while attending the school from 1971-1974, eventually graduating in 1975.
Join us in welcoming Jim Tressel '75 to the Baldwin Wallace University Board of Trustees! 👏🐝#YJ4L | @BWalumnihttps://t.co/penGmxRQwM
— Baldwin Wallace University (@BaldwinWallace) June 24, 2024
There’s no doubt Tressel’s experience as the President of a university will be invaluable in this new part-time role as he continues to give back.
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