Sports, coaches hold sway at many colleges

COLUMBUS, Ohio - It was a throwaway line, intended to lighten the mood after an ominous revelation by one of the most decorated college football programs in the land.
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Tressel resigns amid turmoil

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Jim Tressel, who guided Ohio State to its first national title in 34 years, resigned Monday amid NCAA violations from a tattoo-parlor scandal that sullied the image of one of the country's top football programs.
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Pryor, 4 other Buckeyes suspended first five games of 2011

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor and four other Buckeyes were suspended by the NCAA for the first five games of next season for selling championship rings, jerseys and awards, and receiving improper benefits from a tattoo parlor. All can still play in the Sugar Bowl against Arkansas.
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Boise State, TCU dissed again

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio State's president says TCU and Boise State don't deserve to be in the BCS title game even if they run the table.
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