Nomination of Jim Tressel as Ohio's Lieutenant Governor

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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.