By Michael Mallory
TRIBUNE-REVIEW NEWS SERVICE
Saturday, September 1, 2007
When one team has more points than the other team has yardage, it's easy to guess the game's outcome.
Jeannette thrashed Class AA Interstate rival Brownsville, 60-0, on Friday.
Jeannette's defense held the Falcons to just 13 yards passing, but it was the Jayhawks' offense that made the difference.
The Jayhawks set the tone on the first play from scrimmage when senior quarterback Terrelle Pryor, ranked by several scouting services as the No. 1 recruit in the nation, ran for a 53-yard touchdown.
"Our lineman got good blocks," Pryor said of the touchdown. "I just can't wait to get on the field and try to have some fun."
Because the game was a blowout, Pryor left the game in the middle of the second quarter, finishing the game 3-of-4 passing for one touchdown and one interception. Pryor's lone touchdown pass came on a 57-yard strike to senior wide receiver Jerry Harris.
"(Pryor) makes everybody play to the top of their abilities," Harris said.
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