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

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I took a lot of flak a few years ago when I thought we should start Troy Smith in favor of his competition for the starting slot. With the national championship gone for this year, the Big Ten title and a BCS bowl still hang in the balance. I'd still like to see Terrelle starting at quarterback within three games.

Beginning with the Spartan game last year, it has been obvous that Todd's performance is severely degraded with pressure. Every team that can put him under pressure has done so since.

Mobility at QB produces more options to avoid defensive pressure and increase the price of applying it.

Pryor has a LOT to learn and a QB will not last long on pure athleticism. It's a steep learning curve but I hope the coaching staff can fast track Pryor for the starting job. At the very least, I'd also like to see what he can do with a full offensive series.
 
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Pyror was impressive in the USC game. But Tressel didn't put him in enough. He would do so good, and get the buckeyes fired up, then Boekman would get in and get sacked or something. I was hoping he'd just leave pryor in but he didn't. =(
 
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Last night was the first time watching Pryor play and you could tell he is going to be a good one. He has a confidence to him that all the great ones have. Pryor was just like that Michigan runing back yesterday very fliud, slippery and it almost looks like they are both running in slow motion.
Well in McGuffie's case maybe it was ND's defense......
 
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Kueller;1260112; said:
The more I see of Pryor the more I like him. Even when he's not out on the field he's involved, talking to Tress, talking to the O-line, talking to the RBs, he wants to be involved and do anything he can to learn the game and help us win (a bit telling that when Boeckman comes off the field he takes a seat on the bench and watches impassively).
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Great observation! This speaks volumes on Todd's state and what Pryor brings to this team. I really hope we capitalize on it.
 
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it was obvious that the buckeyes should have kept pryor in the rest of the game, early, but it was also obvious that tressel and the rest of the coaches feel he doesn't know the system enough, and he probably doesn't. all the plays pryor ran were short passing or bootlegs and draws. pryor still needs to develop (x's and o's standpoint) and i agree, play him a lot from now on, but give him passing plays, not just the spread offense type plays, and he should develop well....soon.
 
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Kueller;1260112; said:
The more I see of Pryor the more I like him. Even when he's not out on the field he's involved, talking to Tress, talking to the O-line, talking to the RBs, he wants to be involved and do anything he can to learn the game and help us win (a bit telling that when Boeckman comes off the field he takes a seat on the bench and watches impassively).
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He was even getting into it when they were on defense, calling out USC's formations and such (at least thats how it appeared from my living room).
 
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bdaythug;1260227; said:
it was obvious that the buckeyes should have kept pryor in the rest of the game, early, but it was also obvious that tressel and the rest of the coaches feel he doesn't know the system enough, and he probably doesn't. all the plays pryor ran were short passing or bootlegs and draws. pryor still needs to develop (x's and o's standpoint) and i agree, play him a lot from now on, but give him passing plays, not just the spread offense type plays, and he should develop well....soon.
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I think we'll gradually see TP getting more and more playing time. There's a lot to know and learn as a QB and it looks like after last night's game, it will be best for the program to bring him along as quickly as possible.

I think we all need to remember though that although this kid is an amazing talent, he is still a freshman. If does end up starting at some point this year and taking the reigns, we'll have to be patient with him.

Also, I think he still looks a little hesitant at times when he runs with it. Don't know if he's just trying to get a feel for the speed of the game or if he's afraid of fumbling...but it appears that he's not really exploding through holes sometimes. I don't know, maybe it's just his running style since he's such a big guy.

This kid is a competitor. You could see it on his face...I think our future is in great hands with TP running the show. We just need to let him grow into his role a little.
 
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buckeyes_rock;1260248; said:
I think we all need to remember though that although this kid is an amazing talent, he is still a freshman. If does end up starting at some point this year and taking the reigns, we'll have to be patient with him.
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+100. A freshman who will be going full bore into classes for the first time in college, a freshman who deserves to be developed prior to being thrown to the wolves, a freshman who -- if handled correctly -- will lead this team to a very bright future.

While encouraged by everything I saw with him on and off the field last night, putting the hopes and dreams of a (very large) Buckeye Nation on his shoulders while he is basically getting acclimated to college life may be a little much for even this apparent Superman. Let's trust JT on this one. There is already a lot riding on TP, no sense in piling on if it isn't yet time.

One thing for sure, he's going to be very special if his development on and off the field continue in their current direction. I'm sure we are all looking forward to the day that he rightfully steps on the field as the undisputed leader of our team.

For now, and forever... they are our Buckeyes. :oh:
 
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