Jim Tressel, who trained Ohio State to the National Championship in 2002, was appointed Lieutenant Governor in Ohio on Monday.
Ohio Gov. Mike Dewine lost Tressel to replace Jon Husted, who Dewine chose to replace Vice President JD Vance in the US Senate.
“My criteria, No. 1, the most important thing is someone who could serve as a governor if something would happen to me over the next 100 weeks,” Dewine said in her announcement on Monday. “Secondly, I want someone who can really contribute.”
Dewine added, “I wanted someone who knew Ohio.”
Tressel, 72, went 106-22 in Ohio State, including 9-1 against Michigan, although his record was adjusted to 94-21 by NCAA after an investigation found that he used unjustified players over incorrect benefits during the 2010 season. Buckeyes reached BCS Championship Game 2006 and 2007, both losses. He also led Division I-AA Youngstown State to four national championships in 15 years.
Tressel became president of Youngstown State from 2014-23.
Tressel must be confirmed by the Ohio State Senate.
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