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5 days ago
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Jackson State, T.C. Taylor honored at Black College Football Hall of Fame
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson State and head football coach T.C. Taylor were honored at the Black College Football Hall of Fame on was named the Black College Football Coach of the Year after leading Jackson State to a 12-2 record. He led the Tigers to the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) East Division crown and the SWAC Championship before winning the school's first Cricket Celebration Bowl on its way to a national title. Jackson State wins award for top men's program in SWAC Taylor was named to the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year list as the top FCS coach, while amassing a 19-7 overall record in his time at the helm of Jackson State. Meanwhile, the Tigers were named the HBCU National Team of the Year following the national title season. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
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Urban Meyer Calls for Rule That Would Get Michigan Coach Fired
Urban Meyer made his mark on college football first as a player from 1983 to 1986, lining up as a defensive back. He transitioned quickly into coaching, starting at St. Xavier High School before taking a graduate assistant role at Ohio State. Fast forward a few decades, and Meyer is now remembered as one of the game's most legendary head coaches, having led powerhouse programs at both Florida and Ohio State. These days, he's spending his time in front of the camera, analyzing college football for FOX. Advertisement This week, Meyer joined Rob Stone on the "Triple Option" show to discuss some of the sport's most pressing headlines. One topic that came up quickly: the latest drama at Michigan involving head coach Sherrone Moore and the fallout from the Connor Stalions sign-stealing scandal. "I think rule 1A in the rule book should be: If you lie, as a college football coach to the finished. You're done." Michigan has already penalized Moore, issuing a two-game suspension to start the 2025 season. That means Moore will miss Week 3 vs. Central Michigan and Week 4 against Nebraska. However, he'll still be on the sidelines for the opener against New Mexico and the road game at Oklahoma. Advertisement Moore took over after Jim Harbaugh left Michigan after winning the 2023 College Football Playoff Championship. Harbaugh took the job with the Los Angeles Chargers, and Moore was hired on January 26, 2024. The Wolverines went 8-5 his first season as the head coach. Fox Sports college football analyst Urban Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Despite the suspension, Meyer believes the punishment doesn't go far enough — not just for Moore but in general when it comes to dishonesty between head coaches and the NCAA. Meyer's resume speaks for itself. He's a three-time FBS national champion, most recently winning it all in 2014 with Ohio State. He also captured three Big Ten titles and earned prestigious honors along the way, including two Woody Hayes Trophies and the 2004 Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year award. Advertisement He wrapped up his college coaching career with a remarkable 187-32 record before heading to the NFL in 2021, where his stint with the Jacksonville Jaguars ended after a 2-11 start. Related: Georgia QB Commit Jared Curtis Sends Clear Message to No. 1 Overall Recruit Related: Nation's No. 4 Wide Receiver Reveals Major Recruiting Update
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10-02-2025
- Politics
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Gov. DeWine picks former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel as lieutenant governor
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel has been picked to replace Sen. Jon Husted as the state's 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 confirmed by the Ohio House of Representatives and Senate before he assumes the role, which could come as soon as this week. Both chambers are in session on Wednesday. 'Jim Tressel, I trust his judgement. He is a born leader,' said DeWine during Monday's announcement. 'He shares that vision for the future of the state of Ohio, he has the ability to pull people together.' Born in Mentor, Tressel most recently served as president of Youngstown State University from 2014 to 2023. Before becoming an administrator, he was the head football coach of the Youngstown State Penguins and the Ohio State Buckeyes from 2001 to 2010. Tressel led the Buckeyes to 94 wins in 128 games and took Ohio State to three national championships, winning one in 2002 against Miami in the Fiesta Bowl. He won AFCA Coach of the Year, Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year, the Paul 'Bear' Bryant Award and the Woody Hayes Trophy in 2002. The 72-year-old resigned as Ohio State's head coach in 2011 after several of his players allegedly traded memorabilia, like jerseys and championships rings, in exchange for services such as tattoos and car rentals. 'I appreciate the governor's nomination of President Tressel who has dedicated his career to guiding our youth on both the gridiron as a coach and in the classroom as a college president,' said Ohio Senate President Rob McColley in a statement. 'I look forward to hearing more from Jim Tressel as the Senate carries out its confirmation duties as directed by the Ohio Constitution.' If confirmed, Tressel will serve as lieutenant governor through the rest of Husted's term, which will end in January 2027 after the 2026 gubernatorial election, which is likely to feature billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy and Attorney General Dave Yost competing for the Republican nomination. Former Ohio Health Director Amy Acton is the sole Democrat to have entered the race. During Monday's press conference, Tressel did not rule out jumping into the 2026 race for the governor's mansion. 'This probably is not a greater moment in our state than we've had in hundreds of years with opportunities,' said Tressel on Monday. 'We really need to do a good job of getting that workforce to execute those opportunities, to find out what it is we need to do to take advantage of them.' DeWine announced Husted's Senate appointment on Jan. 17, in the wake of Vance's 2024 White House victory alongside President Donald Trump. Husted is serving in the Senate until a November 2026 special election, where Ohioans will then get to decide who will complete Vance's term, which runs through 2028. Lydia Mihalik, the director of the state department of development, was heavily favored to be chosen for the lieutenant governor role. Republican strategist Mike Gonidakis and Columbus Chamber of Commerce CEO Derrick Clay both previously told NBC4 Mihalik was the frontrunner given her past collaborations with DeWine and record supporting Ohio's businesses. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
