OHIO COLUMNIST: Here's why Terrelle Pryor should go to Ohio State

[Kamd50]

OHIO COLUMNIST: Here's why Terrelle Pryor should go to Ohio State
January 17, 2008

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National signing day is 20 days away. With the clock ticking down, many people are giving their final pleas as to why Terrelle Pryor, the nation's No. 1 recruit according to Rivals.com, should go to their school.

Todd Porter, a columnist for the Canton Repository, gave his pitch for Pryor coming to Columbus. Below is an excerpt from that column:.....................

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080117/SPORTS06/80117002/1054

[TigerCoach]

As soon as I saw that Todd Porter was giving his pitch, I lost my interest to read the article.

[MUCSteelers5xSuperChamp]

Pryor will end up at Michigan. The offense instilled by Rodriguez is a fit for him.

[SuperBran]

Pryor will end up at Michigan. The offense instilled by Rodriguez is a fit for him.

too bad he'll have no receivers to throw to..........or a dominant left tackle to protect him........or a dominating running game to support him.


hey pryor: you better be fast b/c if you go to michigan you'll be running for your life!

[MUCSteelers5xSuperChamp]

SuperBran,

Remember Vince Young? Every time he touched the ball for Texas, he always scored.

Getting Pryor is MANDATORY for the Wolverines. Get him......Michigan will be looking at a potential two or three Big Ten titles along with potential wins over Ohio State.

And yes...Pryor can score every time he touches the ball.

[SuperBran]

SuperBran,

Remember Vince Young? Every time he touched the ball for Texas, he always scored.

yeah, and i also remember he had a much better surrounding cast.

Getting Pryor is MANDATORY for the Wolverines. Get him......Michigan will be looking at a potential two or three Big Ten titles along with potential wins over Ohio State.

one guy's not going to make that big of a difference. he can't do it alone, and if he goes to michigan then next year he'll have to.

[hartville tiger]

Can't develop quarterbacks at michigan? Huh! I guess tom brady a bum along with Jim Harbaugh when he played. What exactly is kensil doing now?

[SuperBran]

Can't develop quarterbacks at michigan? Huh! I guess tom brady a bum along with Jim Harbaugh when he played. What exactly is kensil doing now?

how many of those guys did RR develop?

it's not about michigan developing qbs, it's about RR developing qbs.

[austinsm11]

Maybe he could get some help from Stacy


I'm going to say that Pryor does not end up at Michigan. I have no "inside sources," like some on here. Heck, I don't know anyone. Just a hunch. I really think there is a good chance that OSU ends up with him.

[smitrmass]

pyror 2 osu

[smitrmass]

sry p

[warren1st]

The way you guys have talked about Todd Porter over the years, I would say that's a plus for Michigan.:smile:

[SuperBran]

The way you guys have talked about Todd Porter over the years, I would say that's a plus for Michigan.:smile:

i really don't think that either osu or michigan will end up with him. he's leading people on so that his decision is a shock to everyone. that's why he wore a michigan sweater, and why he was showing off the buckeye decal on his helmet.

honestly, i'm about sick of hearing about this guy. i wish he would just marry brittney spears so that they can entertain themselves.

[warren1st]

i really don't think that either osu or michigan will end up with him. he's leading people on so that his decision is a shock to everyone. that's why he wore a michigan sweater, and why he was showing off the buckeye decal on his helmet.

honestly, i'm about sick of hearing about this guy. i wish he would just marry brittney spears so that they can entertain themselves.

I have to agree with you 100%. When you stop and think about it, it really is ridiculous on us fans part to spend soooo much time on where a 17 or 18 year old kid goes to school, what he says, etc.

I'm ready for some Cleveland Indians baseball!!

[monte81]

When Pryor signs at UM the blue chips are coming as well! If not in this class but next years class will be loaded with spread offense guys to win football games. Blue chips follow blue chips and the junior class are already talking if you know recruiting.

[massillon catholic]

When Pryor signs at UM the blue chips are coming as well! If not in this class but next years class will be loaded with spread offense guys to win football games. Blue chips follow blue chips and the junior class are already talking if you know recruiting.

Wasnt clausen also the #1 ranked high school senior?

[austinsm11]

It doesn't look like TP will be visiting LSU or Oregon by Feb. 6. So it seems as though he will choose between OSU, Michigan, and Penn State. (unless he decides not to announce on signing day.)

I still think TP will be at Ohio State thanks inpart to several OSU recruits such as Brewster.

[Kamd50]

Ohio State football leading for top recruit Terrelle Pryor, says prep coach


Jeannette (Pa.) High School quarterbacks coach Roy Hall said Tuesday that both Ohio State coach Jim Tressel and Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez are planning to be in the stands to watch Pryor play in Jeannette's home basketball game on Saturday night........................

Hall, who has known Pryor since his pee wee football days and accompanied him to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio four weeks ago, believes Pryor will be a Buckeye. ............................

complete article:http://www.cleveland.com/sports/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/sports/1201685684303840.xml&coll=2

[monte81]

Wasnt clausen also the #1 ranked high school senior?


Two differant animals because Clausen has the arm but Pryor has the arm and the feet! That is kinda like comparing J. Zwick to Troy Smith---pro style QB to madden highlight real! Clausen however will shine before his ND career is over just like Zwick would have if he not have been listening to everyone in Massillon screaming Buckeyes! I knew that eventually he would sit at OSU behind Smith and should have went to Kentucky, UT, etc,... in the first place.

Kamd50---Pryor is going to UM from what I have been hearing but we will see!!!

[Tiger2001]

"As of 10:08 p.m. ET, Rivals.com recruiting analyst Mike Farrell confirmed with Terrelle Pryor that he will not sign on National Signing Day. He's down to Ohio State, Michigan, Oregon and Penn State and still has plans for an official visit to Penn State. "

Rivals.com (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=880&CID=765305)

[SuperBran]

"As of 10:08 p.m. ET, Rivals.com recruiting analyst Mike Farrell confirmed with Terrelle Pryor that he will not sign on National Signing Day. He's down to Ohio State, Michigan, Oregon and Penn State and still has plans for an official visit to Penn State. "

Rivals.com (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=880&CID=765305)

if he still plans on visiting psu, he won't be deciding today.

[MUCSteelers5xSuperChamp]

This message is approved by a Michigan man.........

863 wins...42 Big Ten titles...11 national championships...the best fans in the Big Ten...most winningest college football program in the nation. The University of Michigan has had the best athletes step on the field at Michigan Stadium on every Saturday of the college football season.

Terrelle Pryor has a chance to be one of those next Michigan legends. If he wants to be the best...wear the maize and blue. If he wants to be second rate...wear the scarlet and gray.

It's time to turn the tide...and Pryor is the one to make it happen! Pryor to Michigan 2008!

This is from a Michigan man and it is approved.

[SuperBran]

863 wins...42 Big Ten titles...11 national championships...the best fans in the Big Ten...most winningest college football program in the nation.

you forgot that they're recently 1-6 against osu.

The University of Michigan has had the best athletes step on the field at Michigan Stadium on every Saturday of the college football season.

well, every saturday except for the last.

Terrelle Pryor has a chance to be one of those next Michigan legends.

yep, he can be a legend like hart and henne. zero wins against osu, one bowl win.

[MUCSteelers5xSuperChamp]

SuperBran,

Let me see your political campaign and I'll believe it.

[gotigers1]

Pryor says he's not choosing a college today

http://www.cantonrep.com/index.php?Category=17&ID=398304&subCategoryID=30

[monte81]

Pryor says he's not choosing a college today

http://www.cantonrep.com/index.php?Category=17&ID=398304&subCategoryID=30

This is BS! Every players dream is to sign on LOI day! The kid loves the spotlight like stated before and is just dragging it out! Oregon's to far---now yesterday he still may visit there and PSU! he has not visited his home school yet? CRAZY!

[SuperBran]

Pryor says he's not choosing a college today

http://www.cantonrep.com/index.php?Category=17&ID=398304&subCategoryID=30

this kid is a joke. he's all about the drama and attention.

[MUCSteelers5xSuperChamp]

WOW! Guess Michigan and Ohio State are still waiting for his services but Penn State is now in the running for the Terrelle Pryor sweepstakes.

Who knows where he will sign at now.........

[Tiger77]

WOW! Guess Michigan and Ohio State are still waiting for his services but Penn State is now in the running for the Terrelle Pryor sweepstakes.

Who knows where he will sign at now.........

Thankfully we'll know soon. This guy is yanking everybody's chain. Not sure if we need any head cases in Columbus.

[SternRulz]

Thankfully we'll know soon. This guy is yanking everybody's chain. Not sure if we need any head cases in Columbus.

Really. I couldn't care less, at this point. I'm tired of hearing about the kid and it seems he's milking it for every last drop of attention he can get.

[MUCSteelers5xSuperChamp]

If Ohio State pulls out of the Pryor sweepstakes, they can forget about beating Michigan for the next three or four years.

Don't be so quick to judge Pryor as a head case. These are intense moments in his life, as is the case for other recruits.

[Tiger77]

If Ohio State pulls out of the Pryor sweepstakes, they can forget about beating Michigan for the next three or four years.

Don't be so quick to judge Pryor as a head case. These are intense moments in his life, as is the case for other recruits.

You're right. Maybe he doesn't have the necessary guidance or support. In any case, he's a kid. He has to make the best decision for himself.

[Tiger77]

If Ohio State pulls out of the Pryor sweepstakes, they can forget about beating Michigan for the next three or four years.

Don't be so quick to judge Pryor as a head case. These are intense moments in his life, as is the case for other recruits.

The Buckeyes will still beat Michigan by the way. Just because I agreed with you doesn't mean I'm conceding that. Go Bucks! LOL!

[warren1st]

Believe me Ohio State is not pulling out of the chase nor is Michigan.

[austinsm11]

It seems like TP wants OSU and his dad wants Penn State. He gets along really with Brewster.

The delay only hurts OSU and Michigan, imo, and really helps Penn State

I saw one press conference where TP talks about getting on a plane and going out to Oregon. Then in another interview he says all 3, Ohio State, Penn State, and Michigan still have a chance and doesn't mention Oregon.

[monte81]

Believe me Ohio State is not pulling out of the chase nor is Michigan.

UM grabbed the top Rb in Ohio (Shaw) from PSU and the and a 4star WR from the same school that verbeled to Purdue(Roundtree). 2 great steals for RR and his UM staff at the last minute. RR has a few more tricks up his sleeve from what I am hearing up North.

Tiller(Purdue coach) is steaming mad at the situation.

[Tiger2001]

All this kid is doing is taking up a spot for some other recruit that wants to play for OSU. If he's too good enough to choose on the day EVERYONE else does, he's not good enough for OSU. Those LOSERS up north can have him!

[Kamd50]

It appears he has decided to be a one sport player afterall of this talk about playing both .......

excerpt:
"While Terrelle Pryor keeps football recruitniks on the edge of their seats in taking his time choosing a college, he at least confirmed he's going to be a one-sport major when that time comes."

College football: Pryor keeps options open, NFL in mind
Shotgun-spread programs play to prospect's talents
http://dispatch.com/live/content/football/stories/2008/02/10/osufb10.ART_ART_02-10-08_C1_R79AI0I.html?sid=101

[SternRulz]

All this kid is doing is taking up a spot for some other recruit that wants to play for OSU. If he's too good enough to choose on the day EVERYONE else does, he's not good enough for OSU. Those LOSERS up north can have him!

He's counted scUM out. OSU or PSU.

[monte81]

He's counted scUM out. OSU or PSU.

Where are you getting that from?

[warren1st]

He's counted scUM out. OSU or PSU.

Link please.

[SternRulz]

Link please.

This isn't the link I originally read it in (can't remember), but here's a link.

http://www.madison.com/tct/blogs/insiders/271785

[monte81]

This isn't the link I originally read it in (can't remember), but here's a link.

http://www.madison.com/tct/blogs/insiders/271785


If Pryor is not quoted as saying it or until he signs---everything is still unclear IMO!

[SternRulz]

If Pryor is not quoted as saying it or until he signs---everything is still unclear IMO!

I'll agree with that. Until he signs, who knows what he's thinking.

[monte81]

I'll agree with that. Until he signs, who knows what he's thinking.


UM signed a QG on LOI day but RR will be crushed if he has no chance on Pryor and Mallett is off to UCLA!!

[CarlE]

How about this for a twist. What if he decides to play basketball and heads to Duke. That would whack EVERYONE out.

[MUCSteelers5xSuperChamp]

monte81,

Michigan has been in the eye of the storm for a good while now. Getting Pryor is a MUST!

[SuperBran]

How about this for a twist. What if he decides to play basketball and heads to Duke. That would whack EVERYONE out.

i thought the same thing, but then i read somewhere that he is only going to play football in college. i don't know how true that is, though.

[SternRulz]

How about this for a twist. What if he decides to play basketball and heads to Duke. That would whack EVERYONE out.

I read an article this week about him saying he's going to play football only, which leads me to believe he'll choose PSU.

Can't remember where I read that, but I'll try to find a link.

[CarlE]

I read an article this week about him saying he's going to play football only, which leads me to believe he'll choose PSU.

Can't remember where I read that, but I'll try to find a link.

Well, my opinion is this. If he's decided to play only football, and he didn't announce on signing day, I have to believe that Joe Pa put the full court press on him at least enough to delay his decision.

Tressel vs. Paterno. Man, I would LOVE to be sitting in that living room listening to THAT one.

[Kamd50]

I read an article this week about him saying he's going to play football only, which leads me to believe he'll choose PSU.

Can't remember where I read that, but I'll try to find a link.

I posted that link in a previous post on page one of this same thread for anyone who is interested in reading it.

[MUCSteelers5xSuperChamp]

CarlE,

Joseph Vincent Paterno would beat James Patrick Tressel in a discussion. JoePa may be 80 but he shows no signs of slowing down!

[SternRulz]

I posted that link in a previous post on page one of this same thread for anyone who is interested in reading it.

Probably where I read it! Thanks.

[CarlE]

CarlE,

Joseph Vincent Paterno would beat James Patrick Tressel in a discussion. JoePa may be 80 but he shows no signs of slowing down!

Keno, be quiet. You're so clueless on this subject that you shouldn't even be reading it.

[SternRulz]

For some reason when he said JoPa shows no signs of slowing down, I immediately got the image of him sprinting to the locker room during the game when he had diahrrea. He was moving pretty quickly that day - LOL

:biggrin:

http://www.newsnet5.com/sports/9918737/detail.html

[austinsm11]

I read an article this week about him saying he's going to play football only, which leads me to believe he'll choose PSU.

Can't remember where I read that, but I'll try to find a link.


I've read the same thing from several sources.

Very strange because I read many months ago that he felt that playing in the NBA would be better and give him a longer career.

Can't seem to make up his mind.

[austinsm11]

UM signed a QG on LOI day but RR will be crushed if he has no chance on Pryor and Mallett is off to UCLA!!

Mallet is at Arkansas

[SuperBran]

For some reason when he said JoPa shows no signs of slowing down, I immediately got the image of him sprinting to the locker room during the game when he had diahrrea. He was moving pretty quickly that day - LOL

:biggrin:

http://www.newsnet5.com/sports/9918737/detail.html

gotta love him. is it even possible not to like the guy? class act all the way.

[Tiger2001]

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=775796


"Pryor admits he was set to sign with Ohio State the day before Feb. 6, but a conversation with his father, Craig, made him think twice. His father wanted him to take another look at Penn State and take an official visit."

[CarlE]

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=775796


"Pryor admits he was set to sign with Ohio State the day before Feb. 6, but a conversation with his father, Craig, made him think twice. His father wanted him to take another look at Penn State and take an official visit."

He's going to Penn State. I just have a feeling.

[warren1st]

I think Ohio State will get him. I didn't 'til reading the article tonight.

[CarlE]

I think Ohio State will get him. I didn't 'til reading the article tonight.


Well, as long as the lying $4 million thief doesn't get him.

[npaflas]

I think Ohio State will get him. I didn't 'til reading the article tonight.

What article was that.

[warren1st]

What article was that.

Nick - The link at the bottom of the first post.