Tressel skips vote

Bobby42 · Post by **Bobby42** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 1:04 am

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2684904

Ohio State's Jim Tressel did not vote in the USA Today coaches' poll to avoid the perception of a conflict of interest, a move the newspaper said could jeopardize his future in the selection process.

"We are excited to play in the BCS title game against a tremendous opponent," Tressel said in a statement. "After consultation with my director of athletics, Gene Smith, and based upon our unique position in the BCS standings, I believe it is only fair that we not participate in the final poll."

Monte Lorell, USA Today's managing editor for sports, said Sunday in a statement, "We are disappointed with coach Tressel's decision, but our oversight role does not grant us authority to compel his participation. The agreement with the American Football Coaches Association obligates the panel of coaches to disclose final regular season ballots, without exception.

"Coach Tressel's future involvement in the poll will be part of our annual review with AFCA executive director Grant Teaff."

The Gators and Wolverines are vying for a spot in the BCS Championship Game opposite No. 1 Ohio State on Jan. 8 in Glendale, Ariz.

Teaff, a former coach, said Tressel's decision was "not something that we would like to have happen, but it's kind of an unusual circumstance."

Until last year, the coaches' ballots were not made public. Now, the final regular-season ballots are released.

"It's just a tough situation," Teaff said.

Tress must be scared shitless.

WolverineSteve · Post by **WolverineSteve** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 1:06 am

I heard this earlier today.

Not sure how I feel about this really. I don't really think I mind it. I think JT is a stand up cat.

The douche in the Harris Poll that voted UF #1 on the other hand should lose his credentials.

Van · Post by **Van** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 1:14 am

Exactly how would it be a conflict of interest for a coach to vote in the coaches' poll? What's so different this time?

Bobby42 · Post by **Bobby42** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 1:26 am

Need more info. Tress is believed to be the only one to abstain on the 63-coach board that makes up the USA Today poll. Maybe he's trying to be PC. I don't see a COI either.

Adelpiero · Post by **Adelpiero** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 1:31 am

here is the biggest point:

would Michigan be #2 if he voted for them 2nd? Or would his vote not matter in the end? If the voting is too close, and a Michigan #2 vote would of kept them #2 in bcs, then jim fucked his conference and michigan.

if it doesnt make a difference, then he just pussied out on the vote, nothing more.

Sky · Post by **Sky** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 2:41 am

WolverineSteve wrote:The douche in the Harris Poll that voted UF #1 on the other hand should lose his credentials.

Who the fuck was that? Who runs this poll and do they publish their final votes like the coaches?

420 · Post by **420** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 2:49 am

Sky wrote:
WolverineSteve wrote:The douche in the Harris Poll that voted UF #1 on the other hand should lose his credentials.
Who the fuck was that? Who runs this poll and do they publish their final votes like the coaches?

ND boosters.

Sky · Post by **Sky** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 2:53 am

Hey 420, don't know if you noticed but no one gives a shit about you or what you say. Just thought I would put that out there.

420 · Post by **420** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 2:59 am

Sky wrote:Hey 420, don't know if you noticed but no one gives a shit about you or what you say. Just thought I would put that out there.

Actually, PM's and responses would differ.

Who are you again?

RadioFan · Post by **RadioFan** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 4:29 am

Van wrote:Exactly how would it be a conflict of interest for a coach to vote in the coaches' poll? What's so different this time?

Until last year, the coaches' ballots were not made public. Now, the final regular-season ballots are released.

That's what's different.

Another shining example of the "system."

Expect JT's vote to set the trend, for coaches of teams who are already in the MNC.

BCS apologist fuckstain, Grant Teaff wrote:Tressel's decision was "not something that we would like to have happen, but it's kind of an unusual circumstance."

He's got to be kidding.

I mean, outside of m2 and Ken, nobody can possibly be that fucking stupid, right?

Are we living in the same dimension as these asshats?

Seriously.

Mister Bushice · Post by **Mister Bushice** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 5:51 am

Perhaps he didn't want to give any team he might face some locker room motivation.

Say he voted florida #3 or 4, and they end up 2. Newspapers then flash the headline "OS coach doesn't think FL is good enough" or "Ohio State coach thinks Florida is not championship calibre"

Slap that shit on the locker door of every player before the game, and you've got a nice motivator.

Van · Post by **Van** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 5:58 am

RF, if it wasn't a COI before it doesn't become one now either, just because the votes are now made public. Maybe it could be argued that making his vote public could be unwise as it could end up being bulletin board fodder for somebody but all coaches now face that possibilty yet they all still voted and it's still not the same thing as a COI anyway.

Mister Bushice · Post by **Mister Bushice** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 6:16 am

beat ya by 7 minutes, van. :)

WolverineSteve · Post by **WolverineSteve** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 2:36 am

Tressel is "slick"

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/st ... son/061205

Sky · Post by **Sky** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 6:15 pm

Coming from Scoop Jackson, I put a lot of faith into that argument. He is right, Tressel is a poor excuse for a human being. I'm just glad someone like Jackson took the time to address our lowly CFB coach.

PSUFAN · Post by **PSUFAN** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 6:21 pm

If JT had voted UM #3 or #4, imagine what Lloyd would have said then.

It's the guy's vote. He's allowed to abstain, and his reasons for doing so seem honorable.

EOFS

buckeye_in_sc · Post by **buckeye_in_sc** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 6:56 pm

Woody would have voted Michigan 117th or whatever...so LLLLLoyd should consider himself lucky...

carry on...

Sky · Post by **Sky** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 7:14 pm

TheJON · Post by **TheJON** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 8:29 pm

I actually agree with Tressel on this. He should stay away from voting for quite a few reasons. It is a conflict of interest.

WolverineSteve · Post by **WolverineSteve** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 10:51 pm

buckeye_in_sc wrote:Woody would have voted Michigan 117th or whatever...so LLLLLoyd should consider himself lucky...

carry on...

For sure!!!

I don't really have a problem with it. I'm actually surprised that so many do.

Shoalzie · Post by **Shoalzie** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 2:05 am

buckeye_in_sc wrote:Woody would have voted Michigan 117th or whatever...so LLLLLoyd should consider himself lucky...

carry on...

RACK!

(They didn't have the coaches' poll back then, did they?)

buckeye_in_sc · Post by **buckeye_in_sc** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 10:44 am

no they didn't but you know Woody would have done that...hell he might have created a 118th spot just for them...

by the way excellent show of class by Lloyd and Tress on the awards show..I thought they both handled the tricky subject of voting when brought up although Lloyd was candid when he said he voted Michigan #2, tOSU #1, and FLA #3. Not sure if he will use this as motivation next year in THE Game but very classy of both coaches...