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    James Patrick Tressel (born December 5, 1952) is an American college football coach and university administrator who served as president of Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio from 2014 to 2023. Before becoming an administrator, Tressel was the head football coach of the … See more

    Tressel was born on December 5, 1952, in Mentor, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. His father, Lee Tressel, was the coach at Mentor's high school. After a 34-game winning streak at … See more

    Tressel and his wife Ellen, a Youngstown State graduate, are actively involved with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Athletes in Action, … See more

    University of Akron
    On February 2, 2012, Tressel accepted a non-athletic-department position where he started his coaching … See more

    Coached under:
    Jim Dennison: Akron (1975–1978)
    Tom Reed: Miami (OH) (1979–1980)
    Earle Bruce: Ohio State (1983–1985)
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    Early positions
    After graduating from Baldwin-Wallace, Tressel became a graduate assistant at the See more

    National Championships
    • NCAA Division I-AA - 1991, 1993, 1994, 1997
    Bowl Championship Series - 2002
    Coach of The Year
    • Three-time AFCA Coach of the Year:
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    Jul 17, 2023 · Jim Tressel went through hard times at the end of his OSU career, but took the high road and found collegiate administration to be just as rewarding as coaching.

  3. Jim Tressel: Ohio State Head Coach (2001-2010)

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  6. Former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel on …

    Jan 11, 2024 · College Football Hall of Fame coach and retired Youngstown State President Jim Tressel wonders 'are we losing the value of sport' amidst rapid change.

  7. Jim Tressel, coaching legend at Ohio State and …

    Jun 23, 2022 · Former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel, who resigned in 2011 amid a scandal, will retire as president of Youngstown State University next year. Tressel led the Buckeyes to a national title and coached in two others, and …

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  9. Jim Tressel’s legacy: Serve, transform, uplift - Tribune …

    Jan 22, 2023 · A farewell ceremony is set for Youngstown State University President Jim Tressel at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Chestnut Room of Kilcawley Center. Faculty, staff, students and alumni are invited.

  10. Looking at ‘The Tressel Era’: From coach to president

    Jan 31, 2023 · YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Saturday was Jim Tressel’s last day as Youngstown State University’s president, ending a run with the university that spanned over 23 of the last 37 years.