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Urban Meyer Opens Up: The Hidden Feud With Sports Illustrated That Still Haunts Him Today

Urban Meyer Opens Up: The Hidden Feud With Sports Illustrated That Still Haunts Him Today

“The inconsistency of that penalty, to this day, still bothers me,” Meyer said.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 31: Urban Meyer is seen prior to the game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Georgia Bulldogs in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)Carmen Mandato/Getty Images

Sports Illustrated obviously isn’t to blame for reporting news, but getting asked about the infamous Tressel cover dredged up bad memories for Meyer. Although one would assume his actual gripe is more with the NCAA’s harsh rules in the pre-NIL era, perhaps the 60-year-old is also still bitter about SI uncovering the truth and precipitating Tressel’s downfall. 

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