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AKRON, Ohio -- Former Ohio State University football coach Jim Tressel soon may be headed to Akron.
The University of Akron is in discussions with Tressel about taking an administrative position at the university. An announcement is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday.
In response to an inquiry, the UA sent this response, "When Jim Tressel and other alumni assisted us in our search for a football coach last December, we began to engage in dynamic conversations about Jim's professional goals outside of athletics. We share a common interest in innovative programs for student success. Our discussions continue."
Tressel met with the Indianapolis Colts last month about the head coaching job, and also was being considered for administrative leadership posts at Baldwin Wallace College and Wittenberg University.
Tressel, 59, is scheduled to appear Thursday afternoon at a fundraiser at Berea High School, his alma mater.
Very interesting to say the least. WKNR, 92.3, and Andy Baskin all reported the same, and it's rumored to be happening as early as tomorrow morning. Is Tressel really taking on a new challenge in his life, or is the non-athletic angle just to keep the NCAA away from UA? Can't wait to see this one unfold.
The University of Akron is in discussions with Tressel about taking an administrative position at the university. An announcement is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday.
In response to an inquiry, the UA sent this response, "When Jim Tressel and other alumni assisted us in our search for a football coach last December, we began to engage in dynamic conversations about Jim's professional goals outside of athletics. We share a common interest in innovative programs for student success. Our discussions continue."
Tressel met with the Indianapolis Colts last month about the head coaching job, and also was being considered for administrative leadership posts at Baldwin Wallace College and Wittenberg University.
Tressel, 59, is scheduled to appear Thursday afternoon at a fundraiser at Berea High School, his alma mater.
Very interesting to say the least. WKNR, 92.3, and Andy Baskin all reported the same, and it's rumored to be happening as early as tomorrow morning. Is Tressel really taking on a new challenge in his life, or is the non-athletic angle just to keep the NCAA away from UA? Can't wait to see this one unfold.
