[LisaMalia]

And of course I think the last link to those legends: Bobby Bowden, Lou Holtz, and Joe Paterno(a good Pubbie), will most likely be hanging it up by the end of the decade if not sooner. Holtz is under the most heat, while Paterno is starting to feel it. Bowden spoiled the Seminole fans so much that the occasional rebuilding year is no longer acceptable. But even if they were still winning 10 games a year, age is catching up on them.

As a fan of the Big Ten, I still have a soft spot for Joe Pa.

But if you want an example of an "old school" coach in today's world, look no further than Ohio State's Jim Tressell. He has integrity, heart, and a winning mentality. And he makes sure his student athletes toe the line..case in point, Maurice Clarett.

Most coaches would have turned a blind eye at Clarett's antics, but Tressell, and AD Andy Geiger strive to run a clean program at OSU.

They have my respect, as a Buckeye fan...whatever our season brings.

[ABG(anybody but Gore)]

Actually, I meant Jim Tressel when I said Mike Trammel. I'm definitely too tired, because I couldn't remember and guessed his name. But I remember Ohio State beating Miami in one of the best games I've ever seen. They may not have been the best team on the field, but they had more heart. Miami showed up and assumed they were gonna win. The Buckeyes came to play and they wanted it more.