QB Terrelle Pryor (official thread)

[BGriffBuckeye]

Originally Posted by HotMic

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9/11

By B Lichtenfels. Pryor talks about his trip to Penn State this past weekend. He was impressed with the crowd and says he thinks PSU would use him like they did Robinson. He will visit OSU for the Wisconsin game.

Oh you mean and then eventually become a RB (though, in Pryor's case it would most likely be WR) in the NFL? lol. How about the Buckeyes use him much like they did Troy Smith, put the correct personnel (coaches and players) around him to allow for a Hesiman campaign and NC run, then beocme a QB in the NFL. I like the second scenario much better .

[willsonphilips]

Originally Posted by BGriffBuckeye

Oh you mean and then eventually become a RB (though, in Pryor's case it would most likely be WR) in the NFL? lol. How about the Buckeyes use him much like they did Troy Smith, put the correct personnel (coaches and players) around him to allow for a Hesiman campaign and NC run, then beocme a QB in the NFL. I like the second scenario much better .

Agreed.

[txbuckeye1983]

Originally Posted by HotMic

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says he thinks PSU would use him like they did Robinson.

So he would be a player without a position for four years if he went to PSU?

[holybuckeye33]

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Coast-to-Coast: Pennsylvania offense

By Tom Luginbill
Scouts Inc.
September 10, 2007

Top Recruit
Terrelle Pryor, Athlete
Jeannette, Pa.
Considering: Ohio State, West Virginia, Florida, Texas, Penn State, Michigan, Notre Dame, Michigan State, Tennessee, Miami (FL), Georgia Tech

Pryor can do it all and not just at quarterback. Coming Friday, the nation will get an opportunity to see him perform on a national stage on ESPNU as Jeannette faces off against Yough, the only team to defeat it in 2006.
Whether or not Pryor ends up playing quarterback full time at the next level, he could play any spot on the field. Regardless of what college recruiters are telling him throughout the process, his future could also be on defense at end. In fact, we think he could be a first-round draft choice at defensive end in time.

However, his offensive prowess is so reminiscent of Vince Young that it's tough not to envision him running the read-option and improvising with the ball in his hands. There are concerns with him, though, in terms of level of competition and him actually getting to finish games and getting the reps he needs to develop.

His coach Ray Reitz told me this week that he still doesn't know if his team is this good or the opponents are just not up to par. My guess is that it's a combination of both.

Athletically could he play right now at the next level? Yes, but should he? No. He needs to blossom as a passer and develop the acumen it takes to read coverages, make decisions and diagnose defenses at the college level, which takes time.

Also an ESPN 150 basketball prospect, he's a legitimate dual-sport athlete at the next level, but how much attention he places on football, which we believe is his best choice, could dictate how quickly he makes an impact.

[GoodLifeSean]

Oh Tom Luginbill and his west coast bias. Gotta love it.

[BGriffBuckeye]

EVERYTIME I hear Luginbill talk about Pryor he just HAS to throw in that he thinks he would be a great DE. Give it up man, it ain't gonna happen!

[Buckskin86]

Rivals.com's top player in the class of 2008, quarterback Terrelle Pryor, now is considering an official visit to Texas. Ohio State is still the favorite to land Pryor, with West Virginia, Penn State, Tennessee and others in the mix. But keep an eye on the Longhorns. Pryor originally didn't want to follow Vince Young because he doesn't like the comparisons to the former Texas star. But Pryor seems to be warming to the idea because the UT offense fits his style of play.

SportingNews.com - College Football - Recruiting tidbits: Pryor to visit Texas?

ESPNU To Cover Yough At Jeannette Game On Sept. 14

POSTED: 4:13 pm EDT September 12, 2007
UPDATED: 6:24 pm EDT September 12, 2007


PITTSBURGH -- ESPNU crews will be in Jeannette Friday, Sept. 14 to cover the team's game against Yough. The game will be broadcast live on ESPNU at 8 p.m. as part of the Old Spice High School Showcase.

Jeannette quaterback-defensive back Terrelle Pryor is ranked as the No. 1 high school player in the country by several scouting services. Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State, Texas, Florida and West Virginia are some of the schools that have shown interest in Pryor, who is also a basketball star.

ESPNU To Cover Yough At Jeannette Game On Sept. 14 - Sports News Story - WPXI Pittsburgh

[Best Buckeye]

It really doesn't surprise me that these kids want to take visits anyplace. Heck I would if I was in their position. I would take any I could get. Just to take the trip and see the sights.

[schwab]

Originally Posted by Best Buckeye

It really doesn't surprise me that these kids want to take visits anyplace. Heck I would if I was in their position. I would take any I could get. Just to take the trip and see the sights.

Me as well, although I can't say it from a player's perspective, but even if I knew where I was going, I'm taking my trips. On that note, did I read somewhere that Hawaii has different rules or requirements as far as official visits go? I could see if they did, as that would for sure be one of mine, as well as many others I imagine. Maybe Mili or someone could help?

Pryor visiting Texas is to be expected. He's been compared to VY so many times, I figure it's gotta be in TP's head by now just to see what it is the Longhorns do down there.

[ProudBuck67]

NO officials to Hawaii

[schwab]

Originally Posted by ProudBuck67

NO officials to Hawaii

We got that far. Can you elaborate please?

[Buckskin86]

USA's top senior prospect 'King' of small Pa. town


By Gary Mihoces, USA TODAY
JEANNETTE, Pa. ? In keeping with his regal stature in this southwestern Pennsylvania community, Terrelle Pryor has a tattoo of a crown on his upper, left arm.
"They call me 'King' around here. I just took it as a nickname, King Pryor," says the 18-year-old senior quarterback at Jeannette High School.

This season, Pryor has more than the bright lights of Jeannette's hillside stadium shining on him. At 6-5?, 225 pounds, with big-time speed and a big-time arm, he is in the national spotlight.

Rivals.com, college recruiting website, ranks him the No. 1 high school football senior. ESPNU will televise Friday night's game between Jeannette (2-0) and Yough (1-1). It is Class AA ball in a state where the big schools play 4-A, but Pryor is prime-time.

"Pryor is up there with Vince Young ? as far as being that fast and that big with the ability to just dominate a game by themselves," says Mike Farrell, national recruiting analyst for Rivals.com.

Young, former University of Texas star, is now with the NFL's Tennessee Titans.

"I don't want to be the next him. I want to be the next me," says Pryor, also a playmaker at safety.

Football recruiters from the likes of Southern Cal, Ohio State, Florida, and Texas and more are looking for a Pryor commitment. He plans two official recruiting visits so far (West Virginia and Ohio State). Last weekend, he made an unofficial visit to Penn State.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/preps...12-pryor_N.htm

[ProudBuck67]

The University of Hawaii in their infinite wisdom realizes that everyone and their brother would want to take an official there. They know that that would be a financial burden on them and therefore do not have them. Seems logical enough doesn't it?

GO BUCKS!

[wadc45]

Rivals.com Football Recruiting - From the Road: Cross-town rivals

Full weekend: Jeannette, Pa. quarterback Terrelle Pryor helped his team to a 52-12 win over Washington this weekend. The nation's No. 1 player completed 7 of 9 passes for 147 yards and two touchdowns while running for 60 yards and two scores as well. Pryor also had a sack on defense and returned a punt 54 yards. He also had a 40-yard touchdown run called back because of a penalty.

The next day, Pryor took an unofficial visit to Penn State and also announced his interest in possibly taking an official visit to Texas. Pryor was contacted recently by Texas offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Greg Davis and liked what he heard about how he'd fit in the offense.

[PittPanth01]

Tonight will be the first time I have watched Terrelle play live. But of course, I'll be working until 2am so I'll watch the 3am broadcast on ESPNU (The girlfriend wastes useful DVR time slots)