How Ohio State’s 2011 Tattoogate led to Mike Vrabel in Super Bowl 60

In 2011, Mike Vrabel transitioned from a 14-year NFL career to coaching at Ohio State, replacing Luke Fickell, who became interim head coach following Jim Tressel's resignation amid the Tattoogate scandal. This scandal involved Ohio State players trading memorabilia for tattoos, leading to Tressel's resignation. Vrabel's coaching at Ohio State, facilitated by this scandal, later boosted his career, ultimately positioning him as an NFL head coach.

Separately, Montana head coach Bobby Hauck announced his resignation, citing a lack of enjoyment in the modern game. Hauck leaves as the Big Sky Conference’s all-time winningest coach. Meanwhile, the SEC reported a revenue of $1 billion for the last fiscal year.

In other news, Clemson continues to face challenges with its football program, underperforming last season and hesitating to fully embrace player transfers. Despite retaining some internal talent, Clemson has struggled to meet expectations, prompting questions about its future competitiveness.

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