Sports Illustrated alleges years of violations by Ohio State under Jim Tressel

Ohio State isn't out of the woods with the NCAA even thoughJim Tressel has resigned his job. A Sports Illustrated articledelves deeper in the career of Tressel and alleges years of rules violations by the coach and his players.



The article takes Tressel to task for is apparent ignorance of players receiving money and improper benefits, including cars and marijuana, during his time at Youngstown State and Ohio State.



It also touches on Tressel's actions as assistant for the Buckeyes under Earle Bruce in the 1980s. Here's an excerpt of the article:



One of Tressel's duties then was to organize and run the Buckeyes' summer camp. Most of the young players who attended it would never play college football, but a few were top prospects whom Ohio State was recruiting. At the end of camp, attendees bought tickets to a raffle with prizes such as cleats and a jersey. According to his fellow assistant, Tressel rigged the raffle so that the elite prospects won -- a potential violation of NCAA rules. Says the former colleague, who asked not to be identified because he still has ties to the Ohio State community, "In the morning he would read the Bible with another coach. Then, in the afternoon, he would go out and cheat kids who had probably saved up money from mowing lawns to buy those raffle tickets. That's Jim Tressel."



SI claims at least 28 Ohio State players dating back to 2002 are either known or alleged to have traded or sold memorabilia in violation of NCAA rules in exchange for tattoos from local Columbus businesses.



Former defensive lineman Robert Rose was one of those players. He has no regrets about receiving impermissible gifts.



"I knew how much money that the school was making," he told the magazine. "I always heard about how Ohio State had the biggest Nike budget. I was struggling, my mom was struggling. ... It was just something that I had to do. I was in a hard spot. ... [Other] guys were doing it for the same reasons. The university doesn't really help. Technically we knew it was wrong, but a lot of those guys are from the inner city and we didn't have much, and we had to go on the best we could. I couldn't call home to ask my mom to help me out."



Sports Illustrated contacted the school for comment about the new allegations in the story Friday. The magazine was referred to Tressel and his attorney, Gene Marsh. Neither responded to inquires during the weekend. And on Monday after 10 seasons Tressel stepped down.

Jessica White is the New Face of Maybelline!

IMTA alum Jessica White has been named Maybelline's newest spokesperson!

From the official Maybelline Press Release:

"We are thrilled to have Jessica White representing Maybelline New York," says Serena Giovi, Vice President of Marketing for Maybelline New York*Garnier. "Her striking beauty and spark for life, makes her a perfect choice for our brand."

Jessica is elated to be under contract with Maybelline New York alongside one of her favorite models of all time Christy Turlington. "Maybelline products are a part of every woman's life and I am so honored to represent the African American community for a brand I have grown up with," says Jessica.

Jessica competed at IMTA in 1999 and signed with a modeling agency. She moved to Paris soon after competing at IMTA. She has modeled for Gap, Chloe, Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren's Polo, Covergirl and was featured in five Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues. Most recently Jessica appeared in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on CBS.

The Maybelline campaigns (television and print ads) featuring Jessica White will begin running in February 2008.

Jessica White shooting for Sports Illustrated!

From Sports Illustrated, 2006 edition

She's on location now on Kaanapali Beach, Maui, Hawaii! Jessica White is shooting for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition! Sports Illustrated Arash Markazi has the scoop about the shoot in an exclusive article for SI.com.

Markazi says,"This must be a dream, but the salt water crashing against my face and into my eyes quickly reminds me that it's not. As I'm floating in the water off the shores of Kaanapali Beach, Jessica White is running toward me in a neon pink two-piece bikini." The article talks about the shoots, taking place now for the famed February issue!

IMTA alumni Jessica White has become a Sports Illustrated favorite model. This makes the fifth year Jessica will appear! Jessica competed at IMTA in 1999. She is signed with Elite Model Management and has an exclusive Maybelline contract. She also appeared on the Tyra Banks Show. Watch this clip as Tyra calls Jessica the face of the future!

Jessica White in Sports Illustrated!

IMTA alum and Supermodel Jessica White appears in the wildly popular Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Jessica White has been featured for four years now of Sports Illustrated! In 2005, she became the first African-American model to appear in three consecutive editions of the annual feature. This year she shot on location in Los Angeles with photographer Anne Menke. She was also chosen for a special feature "Models and Musicians" and was photographed with rock stars Gnarls Barkley.

The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue is well-known for showcasing the most elite working models in the world. Jessica appreciates the honor it is to be a part of it. She says, "I've always wanted to do Sports Illustrated because it has made superstars out of all these girls and just to have this opportunity is amazing."

Jessica attended the New York 1999 IMTA Convention when she was 14 and has since been featured on international magazine covers and in numerous advertising campaigns and editorial layouts.

Check out Jessica's shots online and on newstands now!