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Former Buckeyes coach and university president Jim Tressel nominated as Ohio lieutenant governor

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine nominated Jim Tressel as the state’s next lieutenant governor on Monday.
DeWine described Tressel as "a natural leader" who will succeed Jon Husted.
Jim Tressel served as president of Youngstown State University before his nomination.
Tressel coached Ohio State University’s football team from 2001 to 2010, winning a national championship and six Big Ten championships.

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Former Buckeyes football coach lands major political nomination in Ohio

Republican Gov. Mike DeWine has nominated former football coach and president of Youngstown State University Jim Tressel to be Ohio’s lieutenant governor. Tressel brought Ohio State University a national championship in 2002, just a year after being brought on as head coach, then led the team until 2010. The coach amassed a 229-79-2 record in college football before becoming the president at Youngstown State University in 2014. He also coached a…

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Jim Tressel joins a long list of sports figures who've moved into politics

Former Ohio State University coach Jim Tressel is being nominated to be the state's next lieutenant governor.

12 days ago·Louisville, United States

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WYTV

Valley reacts to Tressel being selected as Ohio Lt. Governor

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) - Leaders from across the Valley have responded to the announcement that Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has nominated former YSU president Jim Tressel as the next lieutenant governor. Gov. Mike DeWine announced Tressel’s appointment during a Monday news conference, nearly three weeks after Husted was sworn into the Senate vacancy on Jan. 21 left by newly inaugurated Vice President JD Vance. Tressel will now need to be confirme…

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Fox News

'Born leader': Ohio governor nominates former legendary college football coach as lieutenant governor

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has nominated former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel to serve as the state's lieutenant governor replacing Jon Husted who moved to the U.S. Senate.

12 days ago·New York, United States

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The Business Journals

Gov. DeWine taps former Ohio State football coach as lieutenant governor

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has announced what seems to be an unexpected pick for lieutenant governor.

12 days ago·United States

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New York Post

Ex-Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel tapped as lieutenant governor

Former Ohio State University football coach Jim Tressel was nominated Monday to serve as the state's lieutenant governor following the departure of Jon Husted for the US Senate.

12 days ago·New York, United States

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