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‘Born leader’: Ohio governor nominates former legendary college football coach as lieutenant governor

Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine announced on Monday that he is nominating former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel to serve as the state’s lieutenant governor.

“Jim Tressel is Ohio values,” DeWine said at a news conference announcing the nomination of Tressel to replace former Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, who DeWine appointed to the U.S. Senate last month.

“He’s a hard worker and shares that vision (I have) for the future of Ohio. He has the ability to pull people together. He has the ability to lead. He will enable me to be assured that if something happens to me, he can walk in and be governor that day and that would be seamless.”

Tressel, who DeWine called a “born leader,” was head coach of Ohio State University’s football team from 2001 to 2010. The Buckeyes won the 2002 national championship during Tressel’s tenure along with six Big Ten championships and a record of 9-1 against rival Michigan.

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Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel, Left, and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine. right (Getty/AP)

Tressel, 72, retired a year and a half ago as president of Youngstown State University, a job he had held since 2014. Since then, he has been engaged in workforce and economic development activities.

“With his wealth of experience in the education field, Jim understands its importance in building Ohio’s workforce of tomorrow,” Ohio Chamber President & CEO Steve Stivers said in a statement, saying Tressel would prioritize workforce development “for the benefit of the business community and all Ohioans.”

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Former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel is carried on the shoulders of his 2002 national championship team during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game between Notre Dame and Ohio State, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Tressel’s nomination must now be approved by the Ohio Senate and Ohio House, which are both led by Republican supermajorities.

“I want to study a little bit about what Jon Husted has going on, and so I want to learn the business, if you will,” Tressel, a political newcomer, said at the press conference. “And then it’s up to when you sit down with the team and the staff and everyone else trying to figure out who plays what position best. And I’d be more than happy to to help wherever I can.”

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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is seen onstage at the Fiserv Forum during preparations for the Republican National Convention (RNC) on July 14, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisc. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich congratulated Tressel in an X post saying, “Jim Tressel always puts one foot in front of the other trying to improve our world. Good luck, @JimTressel5.”

DeWine, who must retire in 2026 due to term limits, said the two have not discussed if Tressel plans to run for governor, which would put him in a race against the state’s Republican attorney general, Dave Yost, and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who is expected to jump into the race this month.

Former Ohio Health Director Dr. Amy Acton is running as a Democrat.

Associated Press contributed to this report

Andrew Mark Miller is a reporter at Fox News. Find him on Twitter @andymarkmiller and email tips to [email protected].

February 10, 2025
Legendary NASCAR broadcaster Bill Weber dead at 67

A major loss in the world of NASCAR was announced Tuesday.

Longtime broadcaster Bill Weber died Dec. 13, and the organization kept his death private until recently.

Weber was 67.

“The National Motorsports Press Association is saddened to learn of the passing of former NASCAR broadcaster and pit reporter Bill Weber,” the organization wrote on X.

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The NASCAR Cup Series logo as drivers race at Bristol Motor Speedway. (Mark Humphrey/Pool Photo via USA Today Network)

NASCAR fans were shocked at the news of Weber’s death as it began circulating online.

“Man…this is a sad email to get today from my friends at the @NMPAonline,” one X user wrote. “Bill Weber, to me was such an iconic NASCAR voice of my childhood, specifically with his role in what is my all-time favorite NASCAR video game, NASCAR 2005. RIP Bill Weber.”

Weber rose through the ranks of NASCAR broadcasting to the point he was the lap-by-lap caller at NBC, beginning in 2004, where he was quickly embraced by the sport’s fan base.

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Weber was known for some of the most memorable calls in the sport during his time in the booth, including Tony Stewart’s second Cup Series championship in 2005.

New Hampshire Motor Speedway during the USA Today 301. (Eric Canha/USA Today Sports)

He retired in 2009 as a NASCAR broadcaster, though there was no reason disclosed. Weber spent time working as an illusionist after his career in broadcasting.

Ralph Sheheen replaced Weber at NBC.

Weber’s broadcasting career spanned NBC, ESPN and TNT, and he was known as a fan favorite because of his “Ask Bill Weber a Question” online, where fans could ask about anything on or off the track.

The NASCAR Cup Series AutoTrader EcoPark Automotive 400 logo on the starting grid at Texas Motor Speedway. (Michael C. Johnson/USA Today Sports)

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The National Motorsports Press Association noted there will be an online memorial for Weber at a later date.

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Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.

January 29, 2025
Patrick Mahomes may make ‘argument’ for NFL GOAT with 3rd straight Super Bowl title, legendary kicker says

Adam Vinatieri, who played Super Bowl hero with Tom Brady and the New England Patriots and also won a title with the Indianapolis Colts and Peyton Manning, suggested in a recent interview that Patrick Mahomes is making an “argument” for greatest NFL player of all time.

Vinatieri was asked whether Mahomes is close to surpassing Brady, who won six Super Bowl titles with the Patriots and another with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, when it comes to the greatest of all time (GOAT) conversation.

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Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after defeating the Buffalo Bills during the AFC Championship game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Jan. 26, 2025. (Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)

The former kicker said there’s an “argument” to be made.

“There’s definitely an argument for that. I cringe to say that because I’ve been around some of the best players, best quarterbacks in the history of the NFL and I love Tom and Peyton. I’ve never played with Patrick, but I can only assume if you’re his teammate, you feel exactly the same way about him as I feel about those guys,” he told TMZ Sports.

“I’ve always said, Tom’s got seven Super Bowls, until someone does something that he hasn’t, he’s still the man. But we’re getting to something even Tom, even the great Tom Brady, and Bill Belichick, and that team has not done. If they can pull it off, I dare say you got an argument. You definitely have an argument. And people will say, ‘Oh, you know, Joe Montana, this or that,’ and I don’t think we could ever agree on who is the best ever, but Patrick is right there, and that whole team.”

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes after scoring a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship game, Jan. 26, 2025. (Denny Medley-Imagn Images)

Vinatieri credited Andy Reid and the organization with how it dealt with a bevy of challenges over the last few seasons to keep the Chiefs in the running for a Super Bowl.

This year alone, Kansas City was hit with injuries at the wide receiver position. Rashee Rice and Marquise Brown missed most of the year.

“Andy Reid, one of the greatest coaches. You can’t go seven years straight and three Super Bowls straight without making a damn good game plan week in and week out, dealing with injuries, dealing with free agency and then continue to be able to do it. It’s super impressive no matter who is looking through the hourglass at that,” Vinatieri said.

He added that the Chiefs going to the Super Bowl and potentially becoming the first team to win three consecutive titles is “absolutely crazy.”

“When you have a quarterback like Patrick Mahomes that can pull magic out of a hat over and over and over again, it blows me away,” he said. “In the beginning of the season, they’re winning games but barely. And I’m like, ‘Do they have what it takes again this year?’ Sure enough, it just keeps going and they beat really good teams all the time the way that they do it.

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“Can’t say enough good stuff and if they can ‘three-peat,’ the first team to ever do it, I will take my hat off and say, ‘My gosh!’ You wanna talk about dynasties, I’ve been a part of teams they called dynasties, and if they can pull this one off, you’ve got 100% of my respect for sure.”

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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.

January 28, 2025
Bhimsen Joshi Death Anniversary 2025: Remembering Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, the Legendary Vocalist Whose Legacy Is Immortalised (Watch Video)

Pandit Bhimsen Joshi’s death anniversary is observed in India on January 24. He was one of India’s most renowned classical vocalists. He made a lot of contributions to Hindustani classical music, and he was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2009. He was known for his powerful and soulful voice. Many of his renditions have inspired generations and continue to influence musicians, artists, and music lovers to date. His death anniversary is a time for the nation to remember him and his musical legacy. His passion for music will always be cherished in the hearts of his fans. To know more about the legendary vocalist whose legacy is immortalised, watch the full Bharat Ratna – The Jewels Of India video below. Bhimsen Joshi 98th Birth Anniversary: Interesting Facts About Renowned Hindustani Classical Vocalist.

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January 24, 2025
Tom Brady compares Commanders rookie Jayden Daniels to legendary golfer

Washington Commanders rookie Jayden Daniels helped break the team’s drought of NFC Championship appearances with a shocking victory over the Detroit Lions last week.

Daniels was 22-of-31 with 299 passing yards and two touchdown passes. He was not sacked in the game, and Washington was 3-for-4 on fourth-down conversion attempts.

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, #5, throws during warmups before an NFL football divisional playoff game on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

The young quarterback’s ability to be poised and under control in high-pressure situations earned him praise from arguably the greatest quarterback of all time, Tom Brady. The former NFL star compared Daniels to Tiger Woods during an episode of the “Let’s Go!” podcast.

“How do we really evaluate confidence? How do we evaluate poise? Because some people have it. The moments aren’t too big for them,” Brady said. “They look at the challenge, and they think about, ‘Man, this is gonna be amazing when we go out and beat these guys.’ And the other guys look at the challenge and go, ‘Oh man, I really don’t want to mess up.’ And I think that fear of failure, instilled in a lot of people in early points of their life, keeps them from the ultimate confidence that they have in themselves, which allows them to grow to their maximum potential.

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, #5, walks to the locker room after an NFL football divisional playoff game against the Detroit Lions on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)

“So even though Jayden Daniels is just a rookie, he has that poise and confidence. Imagine, I guess, another correlation, look at a young Tiger Woods. He never had proven on the big stage that he was ready for those big moments in the Masters in ’97, but he had proved that to himself in all those junior amateurs that he won, that he didn’t care who he was playing. It was him versus him.”

Daniels appeared to maintain the one-game-at-a-time mentality as he talked to reporters about the possibility of going to the Super Bowl with a win over the Philadelphia Eagles.

If the Commanders win the NFC Championship, it will be their first Super Bowl appearance since the 1991 season, when the organization was known as the Washington Redskins. Daniels would also be the first rookie quarterback to lead his team to a Super Bowl.

“I’m not even thinking that far. It would obviously be a blessing, but I’m just focused on how can I be better day by day,” he said, via Pro Football Talk.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, #5, celebrates a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football divisional playoff game on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.

January 23, 2025
Mannam Jayanthi 2025 Date and Significance: Everything To Know About the Day That Marks the Birth Anniversary of the Legendary Mannathu Padmanabhan

Mannam Jayanthi is an annual celebration held in Kerala on January 2 that marks the birth anniversary of Mannathu Padmanabhan. He was a popular social reformer, freedom fighter, and the founder of the Nair Service Society (NSS) in Kerala. Mannathu Padmanabhan was born on January 2, 1878, in Changanacherry, British India. He played a key role in uplifting the Nair community and promoting social equality, education, and empowerment. Mannam Jayanthi is a regional holiday in the state of Kerala on January 2 each year. He is recognised as the founder of the Nair Service Society which represents the Nair community that constitutes 15.5% of the population of the state. In this article, let’s know more about Mannam Jayanthi 2024 date and the significance of the annual event in Kerala. January 2025 Holidays and Festivals Calendar: Check Dates of Important Events in the First Month of the Year.

Mannathu Padmanabhan is considered a visionary reformer who organised the Nair community under the NSS. Mannam Jayanthi serves as a reminder of Mannathu Padmanabhan’s relentless efforts to eliminate social evils, promote unity, and ensure access to education and opportunities for all.

Mannam Jayanthi 2025 Date

Mannam Jayanthi 2025 is celebrated on January 2.

Mannam Jayanthi Significance

The contributions of Mannathu Padmanabhan to Kerala’s socio-political landscape have earned him a revered place in history, and Mannam Jayanthi is observed with respect and gratitude across the state. The Mannam memorial is located at NSS Headquarters Changanacherry in his memory. He is regarded as the reformer and moral guide of the members of the Nair community. Indian New Year 2025 Calendar Dates: Guide to Hindu and Other State-Wise Regional Festivals and New Year’s Days.

On this day, several cultural programs, seminars, and public gatherings are held to highlight his contributions to social reform and community development. Schools and institutions conduct competitions to inspire the younger generation with his life story and legacy.

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January 2, 2025