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Pryor comfortable with Ohio State
Penn State was “too country.”
Oregon was too far away.
Michigan was an option and “Coach Rod is a great coach.”
But in the end, Ohio State was Terrelle Pryor’s choice. Probably always was.
Pryor put an end to all the speculation today, March 19, when he signed his national letter of intent to play football at OSU.
Wearing an OSU hat and T-shirt, Pryor looked cool under the media glare. The No. 1-rated prep football player in the nation even apologized to a Detroit reporter because he didn’t choose Michigan.
Maybe that was why Pryor held off on his decision. Maybe he had trouble saying no. Last month, he drew a huge crowd on Signing Day, only to announce that he had nothing to announce.
“I don’t like being in the spotlight at all,” Pryor said today. “I didn’t ask to be No. 1 in the country.”
Well, Pryor had better get used to the spotlight. Being an OSU football player in Columbus is hardly an anonymous existence.
Pryor said that he expected to be used much like Florida used Tim Tebow his freshman season — as a change-up to an established senior starter. For Tebow, it was Chris Leak. For OSU, it’s Todd Boeckman.
But in 2009, the Buckeye offense should be Pryor’s to direct.
One of his goals is to get “Coach Tress over that hump” of losing national championshiop games.
OSU fans will expect nothing less.
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By bill
March 19, 2008 12:40 PM | Link to this
I’ve seen him play 5 times. He can run ok in the lower level competition in high school He can’t throw and he’s a huge prima-donna. never can keep him happy. He’s a me me guy and a distraction to the teamBy Dan
March 19, 2008 12:41 PM | Link to this
Great decision Terrelle! Hopefully, your talents will lead the Buckeyes to a win in the national title game. Go Buckeyes!By nulloptimism
March 19, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this
What are you Bill a Michigan fan! GO BUCKS!!By paul
March 19, 2008 12:56 PM | Link to this
Hey Bill, did you happen to catch the ARMY all-star game New Year’s day? Pryor was MVP and seemed to be running and throwing fine. Sounds like sour grapes!By whatever
March 19, 2008 12:57 PM | Link to this
one player doesnt make a team. they will still struggle in the NC if they make it, especially against another SEC team. we will find out just how good they are when they play USC. just another over-rated season coming up! over-rated like TP!By whatever
March 19, 2008 1:00 PM | Link to this
he was good in the all star game because it was high school, buddy! and no, im not a michigan fan…im an OSU fan to the core!By Tristen
March 19, 2008 1:02 PM | Link to this
Hey whatever, how can you say he is overrated he is 6-6 230 and runs a sub 4.3 40 for a QB. Vince young was a game changer and wasn’t even that fast. Yes he will have to develop throwing, but after watching what the Buckeye coaches did with Troy Smith there is no reason why Pryor won’t be even better. You have to remember we don’t rebuild we reload, that is why we are always in contention for the National Title.By quitcryingbill
March 19, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this
Are you that upset Bill.The kid is a great athlete and Michiban will find out!!By BRAD UHLENHAKE
March 19, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this
Anytime OSU defeats ‘the school up north’ in any game, contest or recruitment… I AM HAPPY. Scarlett & Grey Forever. Go Coach Tress and March Down the Field BucksBy BRAD UHLENHAKE
March 19, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this
Anytime OSU defeats ‘the school up north’ in any game, contest or recruitment… I AM HAPPY. Scarlett & Grey Forever. Go Coach Tress and March Down the Field BucksBy Bob540
March 19, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this
Good news, and let’s hope for the best. Sometimes the over-hyped players don’t work out or get into trouble. Pryor needs to come in with some humility and open to learning the system as ONE PART of that system. Then, he could do great things.By whatever
March 19, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this
you want to compare this kid to Troy Smith!?! TS was and always will be a “has been”. where is he now and what is he doin? keepin the bench warm!? TP doesnt have the finesse that VY had! VY was as smooth as could be. oh…and by the way, he is 6’6” at 225, not 230. numbers are one thing but playing with the bigger boys is another. lets just wait and see!By Tristen
March 19, 2008 1:14 PM | Link to this
TS is in the competition for the starting job with the Ravens and he played fairly well for a rookie with minimal experience last year. and by the way 5 pounds is how much I was off sounds like you just want to be right so the buckeyes don’t break your heart. Trust me when I say this the Buckeyes are for real and always have been they just choose to play their worst game against SEC foes. Maybe it is mental but as a Buckeye fan you should know that the boys will be there again if they make it past USC.By Prep player
March 19, 2008 1:16 PM | Link to this
I pleayed with him in the Army game. He’s a good player, not great. I am also signed to OSU and it’s going to be kool learning the game with him there. GO Fing Bucks! Michigan is no good!By Harry
March 19, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this
Doesn’t matter. Ohio State is still the all time choker.By Harry
March 19, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this
Doesn’t matter. Ohio State is still the all time choker.By Tristen
March 19, 2008 1:19 PM | Link to this
Oh and by the way whatever, if you remember Vince Young was once a freshman that needed to work on his throwing as well, he was a runner in high school and not a thrower much like Pryor. Only time will tell if Pryor is the man but he already has a leg up on VY and that is speed. Speed goes a long way from avoiding rushers and making plays. Pryor only helps the Buckeyes, and if you saw the press conference he is one down to earth guy, who realizes he needs to work on things.By null
March 19, 2008 1:22 PM | Link to this
O-V-E-R-R-A-T-E-DBy null
March 19, 2008 1:22 PM | Link to this
O-V-E-R-R-A-T-E-DBy big mike
March 19, 2008 1:24 PM | Link to this
As a lifetime michigan fan I’m a little upset about this,but two to three years down the line when coach rod get’s the player’s he needs for his offense this pryor mess won’t matter because we will be beating OSU like Illinois did last year with it’s own spread offense.GO BLUEBy big mike
March 19, 2008 1:24 PM | Link to this
As a lifetime michigan fan I’m a little upset about this,but two to three years down the line when coach rod get’s the player’s he needs for his offense this pryor mess won’t matter because we will be beating OSU like Illinois did last year with it’s own spread offense.GO BLUEBy Tristen
March 19, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this
Hey null why is it you have 2 names “prep player” and “null” or is it just coincidence that there are two different guys with null@email address. It think you are full of it. or maybe if you are signed at OSU why would you bad mouth a teammate, first of all I played college baseball and I know from experience you may not like a player but you never bad mouthed a teammate because all it does is make yourself look bad. so why trash talk a teammate if thats really who you say you areBy null
March 19, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this
tristen you are wrong…null is not prep player, but good try wash-upBy Tristen
March 19, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this
Well null how else do you explain the same email addresses with just a different ending I think you just like to talk sports like you own them. and by the way I am no wash up I chose to go to school for education not sports I was just fortunate enough to play sports while in school. seems to me u never had that experienceBy null
March 19, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this
obviously they are not real email addresses…and you got a college education? congrats on having the option to play as well. not too many have the opportunity, and yes i do know what it is like.By The Troll
March 19, 2008 2:12 PM | Link to this
Null, Please post your top 100 recruits for the incoming class of 2009. You obviously know everything there is to know about high school and college football. Where do you coach? What scouting service are you working for? To say that he is overated or isn’t that good is just stupid.By The Troll
March 19, 2008 2:12 PM | Link to this
Null, Please post your top 100 recruits for the incoming class of 2009. You obviously know everything there is to know about high school and college football. Where do you coach? What scouting service are you working for? To say that he is overated or isn’t that good is just stupid.By buckeye fan
March 19, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this
I hope Pryor has a fine, and long, career at Ohio State. But before we go overboard, let’s remember our last big-name, can’t-miss quarterback recruit: Justin Zwick.By OSu will lose to SEC
March 19, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this
Prep Player, guud thing yewar goying to guud skool two help you wit yewar educashun. Lern how to speek and be literut. wetard.By DAWGPOUND
March 19, 2008 2:53 PM | Link to this
TP is amazing. Great pickup for the buckeyes. It should be interesting to see What they will do with Henton now.By adam
March 19, 2008 3:31 PM | Link to this
TP has tremendous potential and should do well. However, lets not forget a guy with tremendous potential of 6 years ago who sued to turn pro at 19. Can’t even remember his name. How sad was that.By boxter
March 19, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this
Highly over rated. Will not be what everyone thinks. Very bad off field & on field problems heading OSU’s way.By richard
March 19, 2008 3:52 PM | Link to this
He’ll be good in college but no NFL QBs come out of Ohio State. Baltimore is lookin to Draft a QB at pick #8 in this years Draft because Troy Smith isnt starter quality. He may be good enough to be a Heisman contender wherever he choose to play…but he’ll be another 4th-5th round draft pick QB coming out of Columbus.By Bo
March 19, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this
He will be a BUST, just like Zwick and Clarette. I am so glad UM didn’t want him. he was gonna sign with the Wolverinves but we pulled out offer last night. Thanks for taking out our trash OSU.By RickyBoyd
March 19, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this
Overated just like the Buckize. He dont have no mecanix or speed.By Paul
March 19, 2008 5:35 PM | Link to this
He’s a narcissist. He’d be better off at Georgia, where players get arrested, spend time in jail, get bailed out, and play the rest of the season. Watch this kid melt down quickly. Everyone’s “feelgood” feelings will be short lived. He’s a live wire on a short fuse. Woody refuses to spin in his grave anymore…gets him sick and dramamine is not available. Bucks…continue to be cheap in player selections and see what it reaps.By Joe
March 19, 2008 5:45 PM | Link to this
He should learn where is going to play ball, though. According to the Chicagosports.com site, Pryor said “University of Ohio State.” John Cooper once called it Ohio State Stadium and was branded for life and Jeff Gordon called it Wrigley Stadium and didn’t another NASCAR race that year.By Kurt
March 19, 2008 5:58 PM | Link to this
Meatchicken=jealousy.Ever notice how 1/2 of their roster is Ohio boys but only 2 or 3 Buckeyes are from that “state” up north.LOOOOOOOOsers.By Buckeyegirl2000
March 19, 2008 8:45 PM | Link to this
I think he has a very good head on his shoulders and he took the time to focus on the things he needed to emphasize. I also think he will grow into a fine player for the Buckeyes. I he keeps his head together, he could be one of the greatest players we have had. People just don’t seem to understand what it is like for some of these kids, yes he knows he is good, but again he focused on his high school’s basketball program because that was important at the time. That shows maturity. GO BUCKS and welcome to the team Terrelle!By Harry the Horse
March 19, 2008 9:57 PM | Link to this
Terrell Pryor, along with one of the best freshmen classes in OSU history will win National championships for THE Ohio State University !!By gt
March 19, 2008 11:27 PM | Link to this
All you Michigan idiots are jealous of OSU. You make me sick!! Have some class. If he would have chose that so called team up North you all would be sitting around chocking your chickens!!I can’t wait to see the Bucks spank your asses like they always do. You don’t have to beat Pryor you have to beat Tress.By GT
March 19, 2008 11:33 PM | Link to this
All you Michigan fans make me sick!! You are so jealous. If Pryor would have picked that so called football team up north you all would be sitting around choking your chickens. Grow up and show some class. We beat you without Pryor because we have the Tress. He will coach TP the right way and that is something Michigan can’t do. Why do you think he picked OSU and not that sucky team up North.By mg
March 20, 2008 7:59 AM | Link to this
51 days off before NC GAME IS WAY TOO LONG . FOR ANY TO HAVE TO WAIT TO PLAY ANY GAME.By mg
March 20, 2008 8:00 AM | Link to this
51 days off before NC GAME IS WAY TOO LONG . FOR ANY TO HAVE TO WAIT TO PLAY ANY GAME. GO BUCKS….By kevin
March 20, 2008 10:55 AM | Link to this
i wounder if terrell pryors decision had anything to do with the fact he received a corvette about a month before signing day? i hope not i would hate to see osu go through another m. clarette scandal.By Britt
March 20, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this
He picked Ohio State over Michigan for one very simple reason: He wants to WIN.By Hnry
March 20, 2008 1:16 PM | Link to this
Wah wah wah.Love to see all the haters jumping in with their thoughts. We must be doing something right to be so hated. You just keep crying !!!!!!!!!!By null
March 20, 2008 5:20 PM | Link to this
Rich Rod was working on tp the morning he mad his decision. Meechigan just has sorry grapes because they just lost hope for this season. No recievers and no quarterbacks = long year.By deputyrhino
March 20, 2008 6:25 PM | Link to this
Dick Rod is crying beause he has suffered his 1st of many losses to the buckeyes!By Dan
March 22, 2008 12:49 PM | Link to this
Bill, how can Troy Smith be a “has been”? He won a f*ing Heisman! I love it when people hate on OSU…it means were good…and they’re jealous.