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Well, um, I'm not sure what to say other than to quote and link this article.  Terrelle Pryor details the story of selling his Gold Pants for $3,000, money he says he used to pay his Mom's rent and heat bills.  

Whenever I write my book the proof will be in there, the receipt that the money I gave my mother was to pay the electric and heat bill. The truth is going to come out one day when the time is right. I don't think I deserved (being punished) in that way, because of the reason I was doing it. I felt like I was doing God's work in a way, and I was getting driven into the ground.

Strangely, he mentions nothing about tattoos, loaner cars, etc.  Some people are just crazy enough to believe their own nonsense.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/jim_trotter/05/09/terrelle.pryor/

Anyone know what's become of ESPN's FOI petition to see all the Tatgate-related emails?

Curious minds would like to know.

The Ohio season is finally over. 6-7 finish topped off by loss to a mediocre Florida squad 17-24.

2011 counts the first losing record for Ohio football program since 1988 (John Cooper 1st year) and 1966 (Woody Hayes) before that.

No championship and no bowl next year for Ohio, so only role to play appears to be "spoiler" in 2012.

Thoughts?

Here we are, on the eve of the game. And while we hate Ohio (State) with every fiber of our beings, that does not change the fact that many of us have misguided friends or loved ones who cheer for the Buckeyes. Obviously, dealing with these people will be easier this holiday season after a victory, but you will still have to see them. So with only 30 shopping days left until Christmas, I have setup an Etsy account to peddle cheaply made crap that you can give to your cousin's dick husband instead of the usual forties of Camo or Skoal variety packs.

As always with Etsy, each product is handmade with found materials (from in my neighbors' garbage), so quantities are limited and are priced accordingly.

Jim Tressel Angel Tree Topper

Bask in the glow of a tragic hero. Wonder at his pureness as he gazes down upon his Christmas kingdom.

Two AA batteries not included.

$164.00 USD

Terrelle Pryor Doily Angel

This is a charming small angel, about twelve inches across, that attaches nicely to a window with a small suction cup hook. It's slimness is convenient because it does not interfere with closing blinds or curtains. Light enough to be hung on a mirror for an unexpected seasonal touch. At first glance, it appears to be a large intricate doily cut from paper. That is the first impression when hung on a window and viewing it from outside. Folding the paper angel's wings forward gives a feeling of motion. This would make a great seasonal decoration for any window. Please contact me if you need a quantity.

Small suction cup not included.

$47.98 USD (Bulk Discounts available)

"TatGate: Redemption" 10 Piece Nativity Set

Celebrate in your own way, this wondrous event that is about to occur before our very eyes.   Our "TatGate: Redemption" nativity set feature finely crafted figurines, with rich colors and detailed expressions.  They are a pleasure to behold and a joy to own.  The high quality of these figurines ensure that they will be a family keepsake for generations to come.

Includes:

• 1 Terrelle Pryor Shepherd Boy
• 1 Virgin Jim Tressel
• 1 Devier Posey (Delivering frankincense)
• 1 Boom Herron (Delivering myrrh)
• 1 Mike Adams with realistic bewildered action
• 1 Diper Dandy Savior Braxton Miller
• 1 Urban Meyer as the wisest king of all
• 3 sheep representing
  • NCAA Investigators
  • OSU Compliance
  • All of Buckeye Nation

THIS IS A ONE OF A KIND ITEM, NEVER TO BE REPRODUCED.

$10,000+ USD (Though might be willing to barter for the right amount of autographed memorabilia, used football equipment, rounds of golf and no less than 7 heavily-discounted and/or free loaner cars.)

While this may not deserve it's own thread, I thought it merited some mention as I have seen many people on the board talking about the OSU verdict and when it will come down.  Here's a snippet from the Cleveland Plain Dealer:

Ohio State spokesman Dan Wallenberg told The Plain Dealer Tuesday that the school is still finalizing its response to the employment issue that saw four Buckeyes suspended after Ohio State and the NCAA ruled they were overpaid by former booster Bobby DiGeronimo. Wallenberg said there are no new issues, but Ohio State hasn't completed its report on these violations, which were first revealed at a news conference on Oct. 3.

Once the school submits that response, it will then wait for word from the NCAA. Every indication is that the OSU administration still does not expect a post season ban to be part of any penalties, and OSU coach Luke Fickell said he had no update on any postseason problems. In the last 10 years, five major college football programs were given postseason bans of one or two years.

So Ohio hasn't even finished their report yet, thus making it take even longer and if I had to guess, the better they play the longer it will take them to submit this report.

Source: http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2011/11/post_73.html

In an effort to help provide more general Big Ten coverage, here are two interesting (and schadenfreude-laden) items posted on Eleven Warriors today:

1)  The Edge of Despair, on the State of Buckeye Football.  Long story short, it's not good.  I was at the first two games of Ohio State's current season, and a dramatic last-minute finish versus Toledo--Toledo!--is not in the Ohio State modus operandi.  His description of the game environment, when corrected for OSU Tatgate bias, is accurate in many details.

Edge of Despair

2)  Highlights from OSU-Toledo.  The choice of song and tone is hilarious.  Not pictured:  Turnovers, throws to Tacopants, missing starters, repeated booings of Bausermann's throws to Tacopants.  /notsayinjustsayin

Edit:  Star Trek : Star Wars :: Denard Robinson : Notre Dame