Former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel has been nominated by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to be the state's next lieutenant governor.
Key Points
Tressel retired as president of Youngstown State University in 2020.
He coached Ohio State University's football team from 2001 to 2010, winning the 2002 national championship and six Big Ten championships.
The nomination must be approved by the Ohio Senate and Ohio House.
Pros
Tressel is described as a natural leader with the requisite skill sets.
He has a strong background in leadership roles, having served as the president of Youngstown State University and the head coach of Ohio State University's football team.