That IS better

Now, Jim Tressel says he wants the same punishment as his players — a suspension of five games, instead of the two-game suspension handed out by his university.

Now, says, "I am very sorry for the mistakes I made," not just for the inconvenience to the program and the Ohio State faithful.

That, finally, is owning up. Better late than never.

We'll see if it will be enough for the NCAA.