Gov. Mike DeWine is handing Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel, a former Youngstown State University and Ohio State University football coach, a new playbook. During Wednesday’s State of the State address, DeWine ...

It took less than a week for former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel to ... DeWine said he recruited Tressel to be his second-in-command, not his successor. "At no time did I say to him ...

Jim Tressel is an excellent choice for lieutenant governor of Ohio. Born and raised in Mentor, Jim started his career education and his career at Baldwin Wallace University as the quarterback ...

Jim Tressel ... wouldn’t rule that out.” Tressel said Wednesday: “I have given no thought on anything (other) than getting to the next day, quite honestly, and learning all I can.” Tressel said he was ...

Mike DeWine met with Jim Tressel on Feb. 1 ... DeWine has long admired Tressel and became close to him during the latter’s time as YSU president. DeWine is confident that despite Tressel ...

Jim Tressel has ... Mike DeWine nominated Tressel earlier this week after offering him the job during a visit to his house. Tressel is known widely across the state for his time spent at Ohio ...

Some political analysts believe Tressel's close association with Governor DeWine's policies could hurt his chances in the Republican primary. It took less than a week for former Ohio State football ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio—Jim Tressel, a former Ohio State University football coach and university administrator, won quick confirmation from state lawmakers on Wednesday as Ohio’s 67th lieutenant governor.