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So today we're talking to President Jim Tressel, the president of Youngstown State University and the

former coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes. So for those of you that don't know him, let me tell you a

little bit about President Tressel. Tressel is essentially Ohio royalty. He was one of the most successful coaches in NCAA history.

229 career wins, nine national title game appearances, six big 10 titles, nine bowl appearances,

and national championships in 91, 93, 94, 97, and 2002 with the Buckeyes.

Under President Tressel's leadership, enrollment increased for the first time in five years,

and the university attracted its most academically accomplished freshman class ever.

In addition, the university revamped its development operations and hit record fundraising levels,

announced its first Rhodes Scholar recipient,

reconfigured its executive leadership organization,

froze tuition for two consecutive years,

and expanded its scholarship offerings.

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