Pitt still not on Pryor's radar
By Paul Schofield
TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Pitt's upset victory against West Virginia impressed Jeannette quarterback Terrelle Pryor, but arguably the nation's No. 1 recruit said Tuesday that the Panthers remain off his list of preferred universities.
That hasn't stopped members of the Pitt coaching staff from communicating with Pryor, who's considering West Virginia, Ohio State, Florida, Tennessee, Texas and Penn State.
"Pitt's not back in the picture just because it defeated West Virginia," Pryor said. "Pitt played a real tough game, but that doesn't change my mind about West Virginia or any other school. Stuff happens."
Pryor said he heard from other people that Pitt coaches would change the offense for him. But he added that he hears similar remarks from coaches at other schools.
Pryor is trying to become the first player in WPIAL history to pass and run for more than 4,000 yards. His 169 yards passing against Karns City in the PIAA Class AA quarterfinals last Saturday put him at 4,024. He has 3,883 on the ground.
College coaches from several areas of the country have been seen in Jeannette the past few weeks visiting the 6-foot-5 1/2, 220-pound senior.
Oregon coach Mike Bellotti was at Jeannette High School yesterday, and West Virginia assistant coach Tony Gibson and Florida assistant coach Dan Mullen were at practice. Coaches from Division II Gannon and Glenville State also were there, looking at other Jeannette players.
Last week, Penn State coaches Tom Bradley and Jay Paterno attended a practice, and Ohio State assistant Joe Daniels arrived the next day.
"I listen to what they have to say," Pryor said. "I'm not ready to make up my mind. I'll do that on Feb. 6 (2008)."