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WOODY
HAYES: A CHEATING THUG Woody Hayes was a thug. He was involved in several assaults that were ignored by Ohio State. Only when such a disgusting display was on national television on a large stage did Ohio State act. We see typical Ohio State behavior: the school ignores behavior that it should be acting against, which facilitates behavior. It then blows up in their faces, and they are forced to act, and sometimes will try to cover it up. He was also a cheater. Twice in Hayes' tenure was Ohio State found guilty of NCAA violations. 1978: Woody Goes Nuts in Public Woody Hayes is best known for his assault on Clemson linebacker Charlie Baumann. After Art Schlichter threw an interception to Baumann, he returned the ball and wound up being tackled on the Ohio State sidelines. Unfortunately for Baumann, he wound up tackled near Woody Hayes. Once Baumann got up, Hayes punched Baumann in the neck. Not only did he assault Baumann, he sucker-punched Bowman in the most gutless and cowardly manner. The question that should be raised regarding this play is whether Schlichter threw the interception to pay off gambling debts. Here's the thug in action: Ohio State Reprimanded by NCAA Institution: Ohio State University Facts Summary: Improper transportation; improper recruiting entertainment and transportation; questionable practice; certification of compliance. Violation Summary: Improper transportation; improper recruiting entertainment and transportation; questionable practice; certification of compliance. Penalty Summary: Public reprimand 1977: Big Ten Puts Hayes on Probation Hayes was caught on camera by an unfortunate ABC television cameraman that was doing his job. Hayes charged the cameraman who recorded Hayes' frustration. Hayes was ejected from the game. The latter incident resulted in Hayes being put on probation by the Big Ten Conference. 1973: Hayes Assaults Cameraman, Again Prior to the 1973 Rose Bowl, Hayes pushed a camera into the face of a news photographer, screaming, "That'll take care of you, you son of a bitch." 1971: Hayes Gets Ejected Hayes let his immaturity get the best of him in 1971 against Michigan. He ran onto the field and confronted referee Jerry Markbreit and tore up sideline markers, receiving an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. Hayes was furious over what he thought was a missed defensive pass interference call committed by Thom Darden. 1965: Hayes Threatens Iowa AD In a May 1965 meeting of Big Ten Conference athletic directors and coaches, Hayes nearly started a fight with Evashevski, the Iowa athletic director. 1960: At Least He Doesn't Cut Himself Another loss to Iowa in 1960 resulted in Hayes cutting his face with the large ring on his left hand. 1959: Hayes Hits Innocent Person In 1959, Hayes took a swing at Los Angeles Examiner sportswriter Al Bine, but missed and instead struck the brother of Pasadena Independent sports editor Bob Shafer. The scuffle followed a 17-0 loss to the University of Southern California. 1957: Ohio State Goes on Probation Institution: Ohio State University Facts Summary: Improper employment and financial aid; extra benefits; improper recruiting inducement; outside fund. Violation Summary: Improper employment and financial aid; extra benefits; improper recruiting inducement; outside fund. Penalty Summary: Public reprimand and probation.
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