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Ohio State Buckeyes head football coach Jim Tressel reportedly knew of players selling memorabilia for money and other benefits eight months before they were suspended for infractions in December. It appears that the well-liked coach’s job could be in jeopardy, a press conference was called by athletic director Gene Smith Tuesday night at 7 p.m.…

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