By: Bill Greene (Scout.com) -A second Ohio State football player’s parent has responded to recent allegations of wrong-doing raised in an article by Sports Illustrated. Junior defensive tackle Johnny Simon was listed in the article written by George Dohrmann as a player that traded memorabilia for cash and tattoos. His father, John Sr., has issued a statement.
The Ohio State football program was the subject of an article this week in Sports Illustrated raising new allegations of wrong-doing by Buckeye players. Nine new names were listed in addition to the five players already suspended by the NCAA for receiving improper benefits.

Thursday evening, Jason Klein, father of Buckeye linebacker Storm Klein, issued a strong denial that his son participated in any wrong-doing, and announced he is pursuing legal action against Sports Illustrated for the article written by George Dohrmann.

Friday morning, John Simon Sr. issued a

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