Tressel's name recognition and popularity as a football coach could give him an advantage, but his lack of political experience might be a drawback. Some political analysts believe Tressel's close ...

In a great move for Ohio, Gov. Mike DeWine last week picked Jim Tressel, once Ohio State’s head football coach, later Youngstown State’s president, to be Ohio’s lieutenant governor.

COLUMBUS, OH (WLIO) — He has held many positions in Ohio, but now Jim Tressel is officially the state’s new lieutenant governor. The former football coach and president of Youngstown State University ...

Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel speaks at his Friday swearing-in ceremony while Gov. Mike DeWine, right, and his wife, Fran, listen. (Photo Provided) COLUMBUS — In a whirlwind week for Jim Tressel that ...