QB/WR Terrelle Pryor ('10 Rose, '11 Sugar MVP)

[NFBuck]

Honestly thanks for all you did Terrelle....

Yes it's not what we all envisioned when we first signed him but he brought us countless great moments. He made a mistake that honestly a lot of young teens would make but I'm more than sure he never intended for any of this to occur. I'm sure it was just as hard for Terrelle to see a father figure be forced out due to a mistake he made. He was made into a menace and has his reasons for parting with the University he loved.

Thanks for all the great moments....
Yes it hurts but it's not all his fault.

Goodluck T.P. you're a part of the Buckeye Family and I hope one day fans can forgive you; whenever this nightmare ends.

He made a bunch of foolish/selfish decisions that have an entire program in jeopardy, cost a beloved coach, and eventually probably an entire staff, his/their job. "Mistakes" are accidents. Terrelle knew full well what he was doing was wrong, and did it anyway. I don't wish him any ill will, but I'm not a Terrelle Pryor fan anymore...that's for sure.

 

[Steve19]

that is great and all, but is that supposed to be a good thing? do two wrongs make a right (i know that three lefts make a right). i find no courage/reason that tressel should step out on a limb for a guying who allegedly is fighting to save his law license for other indiscretions. nothing is "honorable" about that at all. just like if someone shows up to my company drunk/under the influence all employees have an affirmative duty to inform a superior. furthermore, if someone is stilling from my company and another is aware of it and enables such activity or worse aids/abets/conspires/etc with that person, pink slip.

their are a lot of "hard lessons" in life. but honesty and doing the right thing, in the face of punishment is the lesson he should have taught, not how to cover up, make excuse, preaching to the choir and what not... nothing to be proud of at all, imo. that being said a few bad choices dont make anyone a bad person. but it takes thousands of actions and deeds to build a reputation, and one to destroy that reputation...

I never made any comment on whether the behavior was a good or bad thing. My post was in response to a series of posts about Tressel protecting his players. He is loyal to a fault and may well have been protecting the messenger as well as those affected.

 

[ScriptOhio]

By leaving, Pryor could help to save Ohio State from sins of Tressel era

The smarter Buckeyes are saying only the nicest -- or at least the most neutral -- things about Pryor, who announced through his attorney Tuesday that he wouldn't play his senior season at Ohio State. Like coach Jim Tressel eight days earlier, Pryor took a bullet for the program. The 6-foot-6 uber-athlete from Jeanette, Pa., will forever be remembered by people in scarlet and gray as the player who brought down Tressel, when in fact he might be the player who saves Ohio State from most of the sins of the Tressel era. Since he doesn't plan to play another college game, Pryor can give NCAA investigators a one-fingered salute if they knock on his door. He doesn't have to say a word to them. Without Pryor's attempts to explain how so much Buckeyes equipment wound up on the market with his signature affixed or how he wound up with a fresh ride every few months during his time at Ohio State, the investigators might hit dead ends as they try to determine whether Ohio State lacked control of its football program.
Of course, if he wanted to, Pryor could burn Ohio State's football program to the ground. That's why the Buckeyes had better be nice.
Pryor could explain how that gear got out of Ohio State's locker room. He could explain how he wound up taking a two-day, out-of-state test drive. He could explain why he drove cars with dealer plates. No matter what he says, that wouldn't be good for Ohio State.
If Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith is smart and clings to any shred of hope for his continued employment in Columbus, he has quietly convinced boosters to buy Pryor's silence. That's perfectly legal now, and if we learned anything from Reggie Bush, it's that the cheapskate could have kept USC off the NCAA chopping block had he paid a measly $300,000 to a couple of wannabe agents to keep their mouths shut. Pryor doesn't have to play by the NCAA's rules anymore. Ohio State officials should do everything within their power to keep him happy. They should be good at that; it sounds as if that's how they got in this mess in the first place.


Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/20...or.leaves.ohio.state/index.html#ixzz1Og8uoJRh

 

[Buckskin86]

Terrelle Pryor: He's gone
Leaving is best for team, quarterback says, and some players, fans might be glad to see him go
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
By Tim May
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

Fred Squillante | Dispatch
Terrelle Pryor in his last appearance in an Ohio State uniform, on the sideline at the spring game.

When Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel signed quarterback Terrelle Pryor, the nation's No. 1 high-school prospect in 2008, the union was expected to take the Buckeyes to great heights.

Instead, each has stepped away from college football in the past eight days, and each did so under the pressure of NCAA investigations.

"In the best interest of my teammates, I have made the decision to forgo my senior year of football at The Ohio State University," Pryor said in a statement read by his attorney Larry James yesterday afternoon.

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http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/sports/stories/2011/06/08/hes-gone.html?sid=101

A mixed legacy for Pryor, for sure
The records he leaves in the Ohio State history book could be considered remarkable for today's collegiate game, but for many Buckeyes fans, his off-the-field legacy likely will overshadow his game exploits
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
By Ken Gordon
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

If one could strip away all the trappings that came along with Terrelle Pryor - the immense hype, the numerous verbal faux pas and the tumult surrounding his departure - his three years at Ohio State would be viewed as a remarkable success.

Trimmed down to strictly football, Pryor was pretty amazing. Three wins over Michigan. Three Big Ten titles. A 31-4 record as the starter. Two MVP performances in big-time bowl games. School records for touchdown passes (57) and rushing yards by a quarterback (2,164).

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http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/sports/stories/2011/06/08/a-mixed-legacy-for-sure.html?sid=101

Rob Oller commentary: Pryor brought orca-sized baggage to Ohio State
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
By Rob Oller
The Columbus Dispatch

Talk about symbolic timing. My son just finished reading Moby-Dick, and then Terrelle Pryor decides to leave Ohio State.

You know the story. Pryor, one whale of an athlete, is pursued by an Ahab-like coach who becomes so obsessed with catching the prize - and then keeping him happy - that he makes poor decisions that cost him his job. Along the way, the OSU quarterback becomes an enigma, an incredible talent who strikes fear in defensive coordinators but whose decision-making, both on and off the field, drives much of Buckeye Nation crazy.

"Get rid of him," they said. "He's not worth the trouble."

But they loved the results, oh yes they did; except for that Purdue thing. Pryor was 31-4 as a starting quarterback, including 3-0 against Michigan and 2-0 as a starter in bowl games, and was named MVP in both bowls.

Cont...

http://www.dispatch.com/live/conten...08/qb-brought-orca-sized-baggage.html?sid=101

Pryor timeline
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 03:07 AM
By Bill Rabinowitz
The Columbus Dispatch

? Feb. 6, 2008 : On national signing day, Pryor elects to postpone his decision. The consensus No. 1 recruit in the country picks Ohio State six weeks later.

? Aug. 30, 2008 : Pryor makes his Buckeye debut in relief of Todd Boeckman in a 43-0 victory over Youngstown State. Pryor runs for 52 yards and passes for 35 and scores a touchdown.

? Sept. 20, 2008 : After a blowout loss at Southern California the previous week, OSU coach Jim Tressel benches Boeckman and hands the starting job to Pryor, who leads the Buckeyes to an easy victory over Troy.

? Oct. 4, 2008 : Pryor gets his first signature win by running for an 11-yard touchdown with a minute left to beat host Wisconsin

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http://www.dispatch.com/live/conten...ryor-timeline-6-8-art-gi4cvbdv-1.html?sid=101

 

[Buckskin86]

Originally Published: June 7, 2011
Terrelle Pryor faces a big decision
Terrelle Pryor is a gifted athlete but has much to prove as a quarterback prospect
By Mel Kiper Jr.
ESPN Insider

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It's all up in the air now for Pryor, his future partly dictated by the decision of what he wants to be.

With Terrelle Pryor now certain not to return to Ohio State for a final season, the conversation about his future obviously will turn at least in part to what he can achieve at the next level. And let's face it: While he'll obviously face questions from evaluators about the decisions that have led him to this stage, his abilities as an athlete won't be dismissed because of the tangled legacy that's been left behind. And the first question he'll need to answer for himself is this:

Do I really want to be a quarterback?

That's crucial, because as my colleague Todd McShay accurately noted in this breakdown, there are major technical flaws Pryor must overcome to convince any NFL general manager that he's worth a roster spot in a development role at the quarterback position.

I'm sure you'll hear the easy comparisons of Pryor as a quarterback to recent No. 1 overall pick Cam Newton. Both are tall, strong, athletic players who have been able to use elite running skills to augment their passing repetoires. But Pryor is far behind Newton in terms of how he grades out as a quarterback. He has mechanical issues, he has accuracy issues and he has decision-making questions he needs to answer. Newton grades out well ahead in those areas. On the other hand, as an athlete, Pryor is a guy who will impress scouts. He has length at nearly 6-foot-6, he's strong at 230-plus pounds and we've even seen him make catches at the college level. If he decides to commit himself to that route, perhaps a guy such as Matt Jones of Arkansas could be brought up as a comparison. Far more an athlete than a natural quarterback -- and with a solid hoops background similar to that of Pryor -- Jones was taken in Round 1 by Jacksonville in 2005, and when focused on football, he's had his moments.

I think that's a route Pryor could pursue, and based on his quarterbacking skills, it might make the most sense at this point.

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http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/insider/columns/story?columnist=kiper_jr_mel&id=6636913

 

[alexhortdog95]

Feb. 6, 2008 : On national signing day, Pryor elects to postpone his decision. The consensus No. 1 recruit in the country picks Ohio State six weeks later.

That right there gave fans the pre-conceived idea that the guy was out for himself right there...and not just in Ohio, either.

 

[Tlangs]

That right there gave fans the pre-conceived idea that the guy was out for himself right there...and not just in Ohio, either.

he may be an idiot...but I dont think this was foreshadowing of future events. The guy had the state finals in basketball to be played in happy valley. I'm sure his basketball tourney experience in Happy Valley would have been great had he picked OSU before the finals.

 

[Apache]

And thus ends another chapter in this story at Ohio State. Too many mistakes were made by all. Too many misplaced priorities.

I find it hard to hate anyone as so many of today's bottom feeding media and some fans. But it does leave a nasty taste.

It is probably better for all concerned that he decided to move on. Now close the door, don't cry over spilled milk and move on and improve and get better.


What ever happened to honesty and integrity by many concerned?

We still have a team. We still have good to great players. We have a fine young coach and coaching staff. Get out your Buckeye stuff and get ready for another great season.

This is a chance for all so step up and show what the Buckeye Nation is really all about. It is about pride, it is about class, it is about defeating adversity.

Go Bucks!

 

[y0yoyoin]

http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/insider/columns/story?columnist=kiper_jr_mel&id=6636913

why did kiper not mention pryor at the RB with thicker pads?

 

[Buckeyefrankmp]

he may be an idiot...but I dont think this was foreshadowing of future events. The guy had the state finals in basketball to be played in happy valley. I'm sure his basketball tourney experience in Happy Valley would have been great had he picked OSU before the finals.

That is how I took that whole situation as well.

 

[SmoovP]

http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/insider/columns/story?columnist=kiper_jr_mel&id=6636913

If he decides to commit himself to that route, perhaps a guy such as Matt Jones of Arkansas could be brought up as a comparison. Far more an athlete than a natural quarterback -- and with a solid hoops background similar to that of Pryor -- Jones was taken in Round 1 by Jacksonville in 2005, and when focused on football, he's had his moments.

I've been waiting for someone to bring up the Matt Jones comparison.

Matt was a freakishly gifted athlete, but had attitude and work-ethic problems.

Ultimately, he smoked his way out of a promising NFL career.

 

[MaxBuck]

I've been waiting for someone to bring up the Matt Jones comparison.

Matt was a freakishly gifted athlete, but had attitude and work-ethic problems.

Ultimately, he smoked his way out of a promising NFL career.

Sniff. Sad story. Sniff.

 

[ScriptOhio]

FOX Sports Exclusive: Pryor has always been self-driven person

Sex, money and power.
That?s what Terrelle Pryor was concerned about when I first met him in January 2008 at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, an annual national all-star game for high school seniors held in San Antonio.
Undecided about his college choice at the time, the dual-threat quarterback candidly discussed a female fan calling and asking him for a photograph, telling her, ?Send me a really good one and I?ll send you a really good one.?
Pryor bemoaned not being able to receive any of the sometimes hundreds of dollars that eBay sellers made off his autograph and game-worn items.
He also boasted about the influence he had over coaches recruiting him, like then-Ohio State coach Jim Tressel, who had promised him the Buckeyes would implement a spread offense to fit the abilities of the anointed next Vince Young.
Pryor?s focus consistently led back to one thing: himself.
And while some may foolishly believe Pryor?s statement Tuesday that his decision to forgo his senior year at scandal-ridden Ohio State was out of ?the best interests of my teammates,? the truth is that he did it out of selfishness. He did it only to escape being investigated by the NCAA and to try to salvage what?s left of his bleak future.
Sadly, just like Ohio State made sure that Pryor could play in January?s Sugar Bowl and not serve his five-game suspension for him swapping memorabilia with a Columbus tattoo parlor owner, it once again did him a favor by allowing him to depart on his own terms.
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Entire article: http://msn.foxsports.com/collegefoo...lways-motivated-by-money-sex-and-power-060711

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[Jake]

Not for liquor stores in Columbus.

I'll drink to that.

 

[Saw31]

Time to move this thread to the 'pro football" forum?