By: Rusty Miller (AP.org) - COLUMBUS, Ohio — The resignation of football coach Jim Tressel on Monday means Ohio State does not have to pay him another penny of his estimated $3.5 million annual salary.

According to the contract, which runs through the 2014 season, Tressel “shall not be entitled to receive any further compensation or benefits under this agreement” if he resigns.

Ohio State spokesman Jim Lynch said Monday that he was unaware of whether a buyout or severance package was part of Tressel’s resignation, which was negotiated on Sunday night.

Even though not contractually compelled to, Ohio State could still offer Tressel money to leave the job……..

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This entry was posted on Monday, May 30th, 2011 at 2:13 pm.
Categories: BUCKEYE COUNTRY, FOOTBALL.

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