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Top prospect Pryor a total package
Quarterback Terrell Pryor has the speed to outrun opponents and the arm to hit open receivers.
Posted on Tue, Jan. 29, 2008
By MANNY NAVARRO
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Quarterback Terrell Pryor has 4.4-second speed and 6-6, 225-pound size. 'We had Vince Young in our game six years ago and they're almost identical,' national recruiting analyst Tom Lemming said of Pryor.Etienne Sabino knows what it's like to try to tackle a player with speed. The 6-3, 230-pound blue-chip linebacker from Miami Krop said playing in South Florida prepared him for the fast pace of the U.S. Army All-American game earlier this month.
What Sabino, an Ohio State commitment, wasn't ready for was meeting the nation's consensus No. 1 recruit -- quarterback Terrell Pryor -- and finding out speed could be wrapped in such a big body.
''I wasn't used to seeing a guy that big [6-6, 225 pounds] run the way he does,'' Sabino said of Pryor, his East teammate who won MVP honors in what is considered the country's most prestigious high school All-Star game.
``He's got a gun, too. I've only played against Vince Young in video games. But I guess I know now what it feels like.''
Posted on Tue, Jan. 29, 2008
Paterno to visit nation?s top recruit Pryor tomorrow
By Jeff McLane
INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
The closer is coming.
Penn State football coach Joe Paterno is expected to travel to Jeannette, Pa. tomorrow to visit Terrelle Pryor, the nation's No. 1 overall high school recruit, according to a team source.
The 81-year-old icon will be joined by defensive coordinator Tom Bradley, who has recruited Pryor since he was in the ninth grade. A 6-foot-6, 235-pound quarterback, Pryor has pared his choices down to four schools: Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State and Oregon.
Pryor has taken official visits to only Ohio State and Michigan, although he has been to Penn State for a number of unofficial visits.
Still, the recruiting Web sites that track Pryor's every move have predicted the Parade national player of the year will choose between either the Buckeyes or the Wolverines. The Nittany Lions, though, still have their ace in the hole - Paterno.
The coach rarely visits recruits at this stage in his storied career. Whether he is too late, remains to be seen.
"A lot of things are telling me Ohio State," Hall said. "That's my gut feeling. In San Antonio, I was there and everyone he chose to hang out with were the kids from Ohio State and their parents."
Hall said LSU coaches wanted to visit Jeannette this week, but Pryor told them not to bother. Also, Pryor said he will not have time to make an official visit to Oregon, which seemingly would knock out the Ducks, who had remained in the running.
Pryor may push back college choice
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
By Mike White, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
High school football players can sign a binding letter of intent with a college, starting next Wednesday. But Jeannette quarterback Terrelle Pryor might not sign with anyone that day.
Pryor had planned to announce his college decision live on ESPN next Wednesday. But he said today he might wait at least a few days to make his choice.
"I'd say it's about 50-50 that I'll push things back," Pryor said.
One of the main reasons Pryor might not sign next Wednesday is because he is thinking about making an official visit to the University of Oregon some time next week.
Matt, Columbus, Ohio: Craig, You and Tom's take on Terrelle Pryor seems to be much different than many other recruiting insiders, who think he is going to OSU. I am curious, is it inside information or the "logical choice" on why the two of you think he is Michigan bound?
Craig Haubert: (3:19 PM ET ) Well we will find out where Pryor is heading on NSD on the U -- but as far as what i think -- i do think Michigan -- they are selling hard and it is a logical fit.
Craig Haubert: (3:21 PM ET ) For a long time i felt it was Ohio States to lose and it looks like it will be a battle between these two. I felt OSU was the place because of the relationships he had built with many of their commitments.
Craig Haubert: (3:22 PM ET ) His HS QB coach has stated he thinks OSU will be the place for those reasons - and i would not be surprised. I should dance with the girl i brought so to speak and stick with OSU, but for right now i am leaning towards Michigan.