"Tressel hasn't changed much since his YSU days - which, in my opinion, is way too conservative on offense. The playbook has usually been simple and predictable - open up the offense early and get a small lead, then play not to lose. It works well against the weaker teams and in the regular season, but it leaves them vulnerable to the teams with explosive offenses, who will turn your seven-point lead into a 21-point deficit before you have a chance to even catch your breath." - Contrarian
View full sizeJim Tressel's coaching style was good enough to win a national championship in 2002, but has come under some fire ever since.In response to the story Ohio State Comment of the Day: Jim Tressel in big games, cleveland.com reader Contrarian think Jim Tressel is the same coach he was at YSU. This reader writes,
"Tressel hasn't changed much since his YSU days - which, in my opinion, is way too conservative on offense. The playbook has usually been simple and predictable - open up the offense early and get a small lead, then play not to lose. It works well against the weaker teams and in the regular season, but it leaves them vulnerable to the teams with explosive offenses, who will turn your seven-point lead into a 21-point deficit before you have a chance to even catch your breath."
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