Tressel, of course, was speaking from experience through the lens of what current coach Ryan Day and his family go through on a weekly basis in Columbus. "The next day they're saying you're horrible and you're really not.

The former Ohio State coach slammed critics on social media who doubted Ryan Day’s ability to lead the Buckeyes to glory.

Entering the College Football Playoff, pressure was mounting on Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day. That pressure largely came from Ohio State fans and media too, as he had just suffered a fourth loss to Michigan in a row.