You're Tiger Bait wrote:how stupid, always before the big one.
thats for sure.
Rumor that Donald Washington Suspended vs. LSU
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Here is what I have been told and yes, a source. He's a sports entertainment CEO that has OSU athletic facilities named after his family for donations. He speaks regularly with someone, don't know who, but is usually spot on. A buddy of mine works for him.
He says that they both committed the same act. Since it was DW's first offense, a suspension was not "mandatory." DW has now appealed his suspension and his status is up in the air. This guy says he is not 100% sure on this one. He says he knows for certain all the way up until the point of knowing DW's current status with the team. I think JT is keeping this one locked up right now, but DW was definitely involved in all of this.
This guy ended his email with, "Let's hope JT takes care of this swiftly and with severity on Jan 8, 2008.
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Again guys, take it fwiw. But he has called all recruiting committments this year and the earlier Thad Gibson suspension for the Minnesota game. He is with family for Christmas and I likely won't hear anything for a week or so.
He says that they both committed the same act. Since it was DW's first offense, a suspension was not "mandatory." DW has now appealed his suspension and his status is up in the air. This guy says he is not 100% sure on this one. He says he knows for certain all the way up until the point of knowing DW's current status with the team. I think JT is keeping this one locked up right now, but DW was definitely involved in all of this.
This guy ended his email with, "Let's hope JT takes care of this swiftly and with severity on Jan 8, 2008.
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Again guys, take it fwiw. But he has called all recruiting committments this year and the earlier Thad Gibson suspension for the Minnesota game. He is with family for Christmas and I likely won't hear anything for a week or so.
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Latest from the Dispatch.
Ohio State football: Washington practicing; game status still unclear
Friday, December 28, 2007 3:11 AM
By Ken Gordon and Tim May
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Ohio State cornerback Donald Washington is allowed to practice, but whether he'll play in the national championship game remains unclear.
The Dispatch reported last week that Washington and fellow corner Eugene Clifford had violated unspecified team rules and had been suspended for the title game Jan. 7.
OSU announced Clifford's suspension, and T he Dispatch reported that Washington had appealed his suspension. Several university rules violations specify a formal appeals process, which can take a week or longer to be resolved.
The team had six days off and returned to practice Wednesday. Multiple team sources said Washington has been practicing but were not sure whether he would play against Louisiana State.
Asked whether Washington would be allowed to play in the game, OSU football sports information director Shelly Poe said she couldn't comment on the matter.
Washington, a sophomore from Indianapolis, is a starter who played well this season. He has 34 tackles and an interception returned for a touchdown.
kgordon@dispatch.com
Ohio State football: Washington practicing; game status still unclear
Friday, December 28, 2007 3:11 AM
By Ken Gordon and Tim May
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Ohio State cornerback Donald Washington is allowed to practice, but whether he'll play in the national championship game remains unclear.
The Dispatch reported last week that Washington and fellow corner Eugene Clifford had violated unspecified team rules and had been suspended for the title game Jan. 7.
OSU announced Clifford's suspension, and T he Dispatch reported that Washington had appealed his suspension. Several university rules violations specify a formal appeals process, which can take a week or longer to be resolved.
The team had six days off and returned to practice Wednesday. Multiple team sources said Washington has been practicing but were not sure whether he would play against Louisiana State.
Asked whether Washington would be allowed to play in the game, OSU football sports information director Shelly Poe said she couldn't comment on the matter.
Washington, a sophomore from Indianapolis, is a starter who played well this season. He has 34 tackles and an interception returned for a touchdown.
kgordon@dispatch.com
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It seems Washington will be in the game, we'll need him. Story doesn't give all the details but I trust Tressel to make the right call.
Washington can play in title game
Starter was facing suspension, sources say
Saturday, December 29, 2007 3:06 AM
By Ken Gordon
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith yesterday said cornerback Donald Washington is eligible to play in the national championship game, ending Washington's nine days in limbo.
Smith would not comment further. Football sports information director Shelly Poe said Washington and coach Jim Tressel would not comment, either.
Based on accounts from multiple team sources, Washington and Eugene Clifford last week faced possible suspensions for violating an unspecified team rule.
Before leaving for a six-day holiday break Dec. 20, players were told that it appeared the Buckeyes would be without Washington and Clifford on Jan. 7 against Louisiana State.
The university announced Clifford's suspension Dec. 21.
Washington, however, appealed. The appeals process included Washington meeting with Smith, Tressel and other officials and presenting his case, sources told The Dispatch.
Whatever Washington presented persuaded the group, and he was not suspended. He has been practicing with the team since bowl preparations resumed Wednesday.
The team heads to New Orleans on Wednesday.
Clifford is a freshman defensive back from Cincinnati who played in four games.
Washington, a sophomore from Indianapolis, is a key player who started all 12 games and had a fine season, with 34 tackles and an interception returned for a touchdown.
kgordon@dispatch.com
Washington can play in title game
Starter was facing suspension, sources say
Saturday, December 29, 2007 3:06 AM
By Ken Gordon
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith yesterday said cornerback Donald Washington is eligible to play in the national championship game, ending Washington's nine days in limbo.
Smith would not comment further. Football sports information director Shelly Poe said Washington and coach Jim Tressel would not comment, either.
Based on accounts from multiple team sources, Washington and Eugene Clifford last week faced possible suspensions for violating an unspecified team rule.
Before leaving for a six-day holiday break Dec. 20, players were told that it appeared the Buckeyes would be without Washington and Clifford on Jan. 7 against Louisiana State.
The university announced Clifford's suspension Dec. 21.
Washington, however, appealed. The appeals process included Washington meeting with Smith, Tressel and other officials and presenting his case, sources told The Dispatch.
Whatever Washington presented persuaded the group, and he was not suspended. He has been practicing with the team since bowl preparations resumed Wednesday.
The team heads to New Orleans on Wednesday.
Clifford is a freshman defensive back from Cincinnati who played in four games.
Washington, a sophomore from Indianapolis, is a key player who started all 12 games and had a fine season, with 34 tackles and an interception returned for a touchdown.
kgordon@dispatch.com
This seems to be a situation with a lot of misinformed rumors floating around.
One guy on a message board even said that he spoke to Andre Amos, and Amos told him that DW was suspended. This was about a week ago. It does seem that JT likes to keep everything private, and no way would he risk the future discipline of his team for one corner.
One guy on a message board even said that he spoke to Andre Amos, and Amos told him that DW was suspended. This was about a week ago. It does seem that JT likes to keep everything private, and no way would he risk the future discipline of his team for one corner.