More Ohio schadenfreude courtesy of T. Smith and Clarett
Omaha World Herald story here.
More anger from the ex-Buckeye camp. This from Troy Smith on his suspension is interesting.
"To tell you the truth, it had nothing to do with a $500 thing between myself and a booster," Smith said. "I took the rap for a lot of people so a lot of people wouldn't get in trouble. But that story can't be told unless I want to get back at a lot of people. I'm not that type of guy. Never will."
Who was he taking the rap for back then? More importantly, does the NCAA read the Omaha World Herald?
October 6th, 2011 at 2:18 PM ^
The shit storm that would ensue would be legendary.
October 6th, 2011 at 2:27 PM ^
They don't really talk details but there are a lot of good quotes in this article. Mr. Shatel probably couldn't believe what he was hearing.
"It's growing,'' Clarett said. "Because of the Internet. On the Internet, you can talk to anybody or find out anything. And guys (athletes) talk and they all know what they're worth and what's going on. They have some value if they have some ability. They think there's nothing wrong with getting compensated for your ability."
It's all because of the internets.
October 6th, 2011 at 2:51 PM ^
basically this is all Al Gore's fault.
October 6th, 2011 at 3:54 PM ^
Nah. This is Ty Willingham's fault. If his recruiting classes were better we wouldn't be in this problem.
October 6th, 2011 at 2:49 PM ^
That's already happened. Clarett and Ray Small at least... And many others have said so without saying so. And the shit storm is arguably happening.
October 6th, 2011 at 2:23 PM ^
this is so irritating. "yeah we do illegal shit all the fuckin' time y0! wont turn my back and rat out my br0s tho unless they turn on me. sacredsuckmydickbrother hood" and the NCAA wont do shit. bravo.
October 6th, 2011 at 2:24 PM ^
"I didn't make a mistake. I was just covering for a bunch of people b/c I'm an honorable guy."
October 6th, 2011 at 2:24 PM ^
he isn't that kind of guy, I would like to urge him to
October 6th, 2011 at 2:24 PM ^
Oh what it must be like to have an Ohio State education...
Clarett said he has a $1,000 bet with Nighthawks quarterback Eric Crouch, the 2001 Heisman winner from NU, on the game. Straight up. "I'm not going to need any points,'' Clarett said.
October 6th, 2011 at 2:27 PM ^
Ballsy move on his part, betting his life-savings on a shitty team like that.
October 6th, 2011 at 4:24 PM ^
Which one are you talking about?
October 7th, 2011 at 11:52 AM ^
Ballsy move on their part, betting their life-savings on shitty teams like that.
Nebraska isn't as shitty as OSU is this season, so I thought people could figure it out. Excellent call though.
October 6th, 2011 at 2:30 PM ^
I think it's funny that 2 former Heisman winners are qbs for a UFL team while 6th round pick Brady is tearing up the NFL.
October 6th, 2011 at 2:40 PM ^
he's not going to need any points, was he referring to his team's offense, or to a betting spread?
October 6th, 2011 at 3:10 PM ^
That Clarett actually attended class and received an Ohio State education? Because that's laughable.
October 6th, 2011 at 3:19 PM ^
No, i'm sure he never attended class. Thus he received an Ohio State education.
October 6th, 2011 at 2:30 PM ^
Someone with paypal skills should start a Beveled Guilt donation fund so we can find an ex-Ohio player who needs cash, played under Tressel and will TALK for the money.
October 6th, 2011 at 2:31 PM ^
Just in saying he's not talking means there is something to talk about. The NCAA will be all over this.
October 6th, 2011 at 2:35 PM ^
Does the NCAA have any power to get former "student athletes" to talk? It sounds like these guys are still loyal to JT so maybe the NCAA could let him back into coaching if these guys talk, and he wants back in the college game. I would accept JT coming back if it meant the death of Ohio.
October 6th, 2011 at 2:52 PM ^
What's the law of statutes for the NCAA...Smith graduated in 2007. That doesn't go back very far. Look at what they did with Reggie Bush.
October 6th, 2011 at 2:37 PM ^
HA, good one.
October 6th, 2011 at 2:39 PM ^
Forgot the /s....my bad.
October 6th, 2011 at 2:44 PM ^
were already all over each other back the 'ole school dayz'. The stench wafting from Columbus and the NCAA offices is getting mighty putrid.
October 6th, 2011 at 2:32 PM ^
Smith: "I want to tell the truth about what I think of my school, but the last time I spoke my mind, I got ripped for it I’m a liar"
October 6th, 2011 at 2:50 PM ^
October 6th, 2011 at 4:17 PM ^
For some reason when I hear Ted Ginn's name, I think of the dude in Married With Children and Revenge of the Nerds....
October 6th, 2011 at 3:09 PM ^
October 6th, 2011 at 5:15 PM ^
I think its going to be Posey or Harron. After they take the fall, agree to come back, don't get to play this year and don't get drafted. That would piss me off enough to talk......
Unfortunately thats what its going to take
October 6th, 2011 at 3:16 PM ^
speaks volumes; somewhere in his (perhaps not super self-aware) heart of hearts he knows it.
October 6th, 2011 at 3:30 PM ^
October 6th, 2011 at 3:52 PM ^
All hail Braxton Miller:
ohio st through 2:00 remaining, Q4: 54 plays, 93 yds, 12 punts, 1 int, downs
October 6th, 2011 at 5:11 PM ^
October 6th, 2011 at 5:33 PM ^
Troy Smith. What a true hero with great character.
I wonder if it hurts your back to kiss your own ass like that.
October 6th, 2011 at 8:06 PM ^
because he can't (or couldn't anyhow)
More current Buckeye problems:
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/news?slug=ycn-10129225
October 6th, 2011 at 11:36 PM ^
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Common man and the Torg were talking about this today on columbus radio. Troy Smith, Heisman winner for this shitty school, and they suddenly totally disregard his statement. Same thing that happened with Clarett- he said something that sounds bad so we never liked him to begin with.
This whole meltdown is awesome, but I'll be damned if it isn't frustrating living down here and dealing with it. Yes, most fans will admit that there is an issue (FINALLY), but they refuse to believe that ALL THE SHIT that went down years before this was anything at all. I mean, I can see why they might try to ignore Clarett because he was a pariah after his ordeal, but what reason would Troy Smith have to say these things other than he ACTUALLY WAS THE SCAPEGOAT and is feeling for TP and others?
Sorry, I have no one to talk to about this down here, so thanks for listening.
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