The first step in the resignation of Jim Tressel was taken at 2:32 p.m. on Friday, April 2, 2010, when the Ohio State football coach received an email from Columbus lawyer Christopher T. Cicero, a former walk-on player at OSU who wanted to warn the coach that his players had been selling signed memorabilia to tattoo parlor owner Edward Rife.
What follows is a summary of events since that day, largely through quot
es from the principals.
April 2, 2010 - "I am being told (REDACTED) and other players have taken Eddie Rife signed Ohio State memorabilia (shirts/jerseys/footballs) to Eddie who has been selling it for profit. I don't know if he gives any money in return to any players. I have been told OSU players including (REDACTED) have been given free tatoo's (sic) in exchange for signed memorabilia." - Cicero, in an email to Tressel
April 2, 2010 - "Thanks ... I will get on it ASAP." - Tressel, in a response to Cicero
April 16, 2010 - "(Rife) told me he has about 9 rings Big Ten championship. ... What I tell you is confidential." - Cicero, in an email to Tressel
April 16, 2010 - "I hear you!! It is unbelievable!! Thanks for your help ... keep me posted as to what I need to do if anything. I will keep pounding these kids hoping they grow up." - Tressel, in response
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