Pryor among ex-Ohio State players who want vacated wins restored

Former Ohio State players are asking the NCAA to reinstate the school’s vacated wins from the 2010 season.

Terrelle Pryor Sr., DeVier Posey, Solomon Thomas, Mike Thomas, and Dan "Boom" Herron were suspended by the NCAA for the first five games of the 2011 campaign for selling their own championship rings and jerseys. It was further revealed players received improper benefits, such as free tattoos.

The Buckeyes vacated all 12 wins from the 2010 campaign, including its victory in the Sugar Bowl after all five players were ruled ineligible. All stats and records from the season are not recognized by Ohio State.

The group believes their records and accomplishments should be restored following the NCAA's decision to allow student-athletes to profit off their name, image, and likeness.

"The affirmation of NCAA athletes' right to make a living from their name, image, and likeness is a huge step in the right direction," Pryor said in a statement on behalf of the group.

"We are calling for our school records and legacy to be restored so that Buckeye Nation can look at us with the same love and fondness that we’ve always had for them."

Head coach Jim Tressel was also set to serve a five-game suspension but resigned from his position prior to the 2011 season. Luke Fickell was named interim coach. Pryor ultimately opted to enter the NFL's supplemental draft as opposed to serving his suspension.

The former Buckeyes join USC alum Reggie Bush, who also requested that his records and Heisman Trophy be reinstated after being deemed ineligible for receiving improper benefits.