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Tattoo Artist Linked To OSU NCAA Investigation Guilty

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The tattoo parlor owner whose purchase of OSU football memorabilia triggered an NCAA investigation pleaded guilty Tuesday morning to federal drug charges.
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June
28, 2011

The tattoo parlor owner whose purchase of OSU football memorabilia triggered an NCAA investigation pleaded guilty Tuesday morning to federal drug charges.

OSU Leaders Speak About Football Investigation

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Former Coach Jim Tressel paces the sidelines during an Ohio State football game. Recent controversy with the NCAA cost Tressel his job.
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June
24, 2011

Ohio State University leadership today broke its silence on allegations of wrongdoing in the school’s football program. The NCAA is investigating whether former coach Jim Tressel and a handful of players violated rules and possibly put the university at risk of sanctions.

Trustee: No New Athletic Violations; University-Wide Compliance

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An OSU trustee Thursday said he does not believe there are additional football department violations. But the recent NCAA investigation into OSU's athletic department has prompted university trustees to review campus-wide compliance protocols.
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June
23, 2011

An OSU trustee Thursday said he does not believe there are additional football department violations. But the recent NCAA investigation into OSU’s athletic department has prompted university trustees to review campus-wide compliance protocols.

BMV Report: No Evidence Of Deals For OSU Players

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Former starting quarterback Terrell Pryor prepares to throw the ball at an Ohio State football game. An NCAA scandal led Pryor to choose not to return to OSU for his senior year season.
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June
21, 2011

The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles says it’s found no evidence that Ohio State football players got special deals on cars.

Ohio Supreme Court Investigating Attorney Who Contacted Tressel

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The Ohio Supreme Court is investigating possible misconduct by the attorney who first tipped Ohio State's then-football coach to NCAA violations by his players.
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June
14, 2011

The Ohio Supreme Court is investigating possible misconduct by the attorney who first tipped Ohio State’s then-football coach to NCAA violations by his players.

QB Terrelle Pryor Ends OSU Career

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Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor announced Tuesday afternoon he will not play his senior year at the university.
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June
7, 2011

Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor announced Tuesday afternoon he will not play his senior year at the university.

NCAA Focuses On Pryor’s Cars

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The NCAA is investigating whether quarterback Terrell Pryor has violated any rules related to his cars.
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May
31, 2011

One day after OSU football coach Jim Tressel resigned, the focus of an NCAA investigation has turned to quarterback Terrell Pryor and the many cars he has been seen driving in his three years at the university.

Amid NCAA Probe, Tressel Steps Down

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Jim Tressel is out as Ohio State University's football coach. Jim Tressel today resigned as the NCAA investigates the Buckeyes for possible rules violations.
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May
30, 2011

Jim Tressel is out as Ohio State University’s football coach. Jim Tressel today resigned as the NCAA investigates the Buckeyes for possible rules violations.

OSU Student Sad And Surprised Coach Resigns

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Ohio State students had varied reactions to the announcement of Coach Jim Tressel's resignation.
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May
30, 2011

Ohio State students had varied reactions to the announcement of Coach Jim Tressel’s resignation.

Federal Drug Charges For Tattoo Parlor Owner

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May
27, 2011

Federal prosecutors have filed money laundering and drug trafficking charges against the Columbus tattoo parlor owner who reportedly bought memorabilia from several Ohio State football players.