'08 PA QB/ATH Terrelle Pryor (Ohio State Verbal)

[GoshenGipper]

Rumor has Mallet going to Arkansas, don't know if it has any legs though.

I doubt it at least not yet. RR has only publically been the HC for UM for a little over 4 hrs. UM fans seem to think he'll stay since he ran the spread in high school. Although that wasn't the spread option/zone-read spread.

 

[Paulo1300]

i want him to go to michigan..
because if i dont get accepted to ND, i plan on going to michigan..
although i will still be an ND fan, it sure would be fun to see this kid play every week

 

[VictorsValiant]

There were plenty of rumors BEFORE the Rodriguez hire that he was considering transferring.

This article only makes the likelihood of Mallet transferring even greater.

Rivals.com Football Recruiting - Pryor: Add Michigan to my list

"[Rodriguez apparently informed Pryor before alerting most others, gauging the QBs interest in joining him at his new school.

"He called me this morning and told me before he announced to anyone," said Pryor. "He said he's keeping the same offense that he had at West Virginia because it's all he knows. I love that offense. I told him I was very interested."]"

This shows you the level of interest RR has in Pryor, and perhaps the level of disinterest he has in Mallet.

I don't think we can land Pryor unless Mallet transfers. Otherwise, Pryor waits three years. I think RR desperately wants to land Pryor, especially since the other school he's expressing strong interest in is OSU. RR needs a QB who fits his system.

I guess this is sort of unfair to Mallet. But there have been rumors about his homesickness and arrogance. Arkansas is a nice fit for him. He's like Brohm and he gets to go back home. So everyone wins here.

 

[mikejND]

Theres a long ways to go till signing day.

 

[GoshenGipper]

Apparently RR called Pryor this morning to tell him before he even announced it to his team because he wanted to see if Pryor would have any interest in joing him there. He also told Pryor that he will be keeping the wxact same offence at UM that he had at WVU. Pryor also said that Michgan is back on his list and they are now right at the top with a few other teams and that he's trying to schedule a visit to UM. His list now includes Ohio State, Florida, Penn State, Oregon, and Michigan. Both Michigan and Oregon are new to the list and he dropped WVU and Tennessee after the departures of RR and Cutcliff.

 

[daytonirish]

I realize Pryor is a great talent, but the longer his recruitment goes he sounds like he wants everything his way. Wait and here me out. It's been reported that he was not sure Ohio State would run an offense that would use his overall talents. Then he puts Oregon in his top five because of the success they've had this yr. with Dixon at QB. I understand him dropping WVU because of RR leaving. But why Tenn., even when Cutcliff was head coach at Miss. they still basically ran the same off. I may be way off but it seems to me that even though he doesn't say alot publicaly he's got one huge ego.

 

[piyachi]

I dunno kid just wants to do what is right for him. I can't see him being that great in RR's offense because he doesn't have the speed of White, and I think he is too tall to run as often as they do. He is muscular, but too lanky to take that kind of beating. RR sure seems to want him pretty badly, but he seems like a better suit as a Vince Young guy who is pocket QB that just makes plays when he needs to. Right now he is a potent runner because he is the biggest guy out there. Just wait until he has someone like Brian Smith coming after him. His best options are OSU and Oregon... but who knows where he will end up.

 

[ant80]

I dunno kid just wants to do what is right for him. I can't see him being that great in RR's offense because he doesn't have the speed of White, and I think he is too tall to run as often as they do. He is muscular, but too lanky to take that kind of beating. RR sure seems to want him pretty badly, but he seems like a better suit as a Vince Young guy who is pocket QB that just makes plays when he needs to. Right now he is a potent runner because he is the biggest guy out there. Just wait until he has someone like Brian Smith coming after him. His best options are OSU and Oregon... but who knows where he will end up.

There are so many things wrong with that statement that I don't even know where to start. TP is FAST. Very fast. Deceptively fast. He runs a sub 4.4. If you see him on film, it seems like he's just ambling across, but he runs past everybody. He is big, 6-6, 220. He is muscular, and lean. He can take quite a beating. He is the kind of talent that only comes across every few years, sometimes even less. How did you come to your conclusion?

 

[piyachi]

By watching the tape that was available of him. I'm not saying he isn't fast - I actually never said that and didn't even imply it. He is so much like Vince Young in that he is a long strider and while running quickly doesn't look like he is even trying. (No need to get your hackles up just because you want to get the guy - he is talented). But he sure is not Pat White. I don't think someone who is 6-6 is going to weather running 20 times a game against good defenses. He can do a lot with his legs but that kind of running takes a toll on your body, and I think he would end up injured if you tried to fit him into that system. I'm not trying to knock the guy - he has serious potential. Just not as much trying to make him into White.

 

[mikejND]

Piyachi, I completely agree with you. Pryor is very much like Vince Young, who is a special athlete and dominated in high school. Everything you said was dead on.

 

[ant80]

Piyachi, I was arguing your points that he was not as fast as White, and was too "lanky" to take the beating of running the ball. Just looked it up. Pryor runs a 4.3 40. Faster than White. The dictionary defines "lanky" as "tall and thin and having long slender limbs". Look at his picture again and tell me he has slender limbs, or that he is thin. He is tall, I agree, but not thin or slender. He is built like a brick wall. In addition, he weighs 235 pounds, not 220 as I said earlier. That is about as much as most RB's. That is what makes him so unique. He can play multiple positions including QB, RB, WR, DE, LB and TE.

 

[Axl Rose]

Piyachi, I was arguing your points that he was not as fast as White, and was too "lanky" to take the beating of running the ball. Just looked it up. Pryor runs a 4.3 40. Faster than White. The dictionary defines "lanky" as "tall and thin and having long slender limbs". Look at his picture again and tell me he has slender limbs, or that he is thin. He is tall, I agree, but not thin or slender. He is built like a brick wall. In addition, he weighs 235 pounds, not 220 as I said earlier. That is about as much as most RB's. That is what makes him so unique. He can play multiple positions including QB, RB, WR, DE, LB and TE.

I'll admit I don't know much about Pryor and haven't paid much attention to his recruitment. So I can't argue any of your other points, but I'll guarantee you right now he doesn't run a 4.3.

 

[ant80]

I'll admit I don't know much about Pryor and haven't paid much attention to his recruitment. So I can't argue any of your other points, but I'll guarantee you right now he doesn't run a 4.3.

How can you give that guarantee if you don't know much about Pryor? This was the time given by his coach during a recent interview.

 

[daytonirish]

And we all know coaches tell the truth. Ant I'm not going to argue what kind of 40 time this kid has, but as we all know everytime someone runs a 40 they get clocked at different times . People run faster on different types of surfaces, people who hand clock have different times than electronis timers. The weather plays a part in it, so with all that being said,this young man is a very good talent. But I can't see him running an off. systemlike Pat White, two very different players with their own strengths and abilities.

 

[quiksilver253]

i want him to go to michigan..
because if i dont get accepted to ND, i plan on going to michigan..
although i will still be an ND fan, it sure would be fun to see this kid play every week

Bastard!!!!

 

[piyachi]

By watching the tape that was available of him. I'm not saying he isn't fast - I actually never said that and didn't even imply it. He is so much like Vince Young in that he is a long strider and while running quickly doesn't look like he is even trying. (No need to get your hackles up just because you want to get the guy - he is talented). But he sure is not Pat White. I don't think someone who is 6-6 is going to weather running 20 times a game against good defenses. He can do a lot with his legs but that kind of running takes a toll on your body, and I think he would end up injured if you tried to fit him into that system. I'm not trying to knock the guy - he has serious potential. Just not as much trying to make him into White.

For the third time, I am not saying he is anything but fast as greased lightning. He may run a 4.3 40...whatev. My point is his build, and having looked at him, he is closer to a WR build than a RB - I still think that's the case. Can he run effectively? Sure. Can he do it as many times as Pat White does over the coarse of a season - especially designed runs? I don't think his body can handle it. T. Pryor = Vince Young, more than, T Pryor = Pat White.

Besides if he goes to scUM, starts from day 1, and Mallett transfers - he is going to have one hell of a rough freshman year. If he were going to run the identical offense I'd say it would behoove him to sit for at least a year to bulk up.

 

[Axl Rose]

How can you give that guarantee if you don't know much about Pryor? This was the time given by his coach during a recent interview.

I have seen his high light film, hes not near 4.3 speed.

 

[Akron Irish]

I timed myself at a 4.0 forty

 

[Akron Irish]

I have seen his high light film, hes not near 4.3 speed.

.... Lord, I apologize

 

[daytonirish]

That's not right AI. Please don't start to stereotype.

 

[stonebreakerwasgod]

I timed myself at a 4.0 forty

Is that running, or hand speed?

 

[ant80]

I have seen his high light film, hes not near 4.3 speed.

There are so many things wrong with that statement that I don't even know where to start. TP is FAST. Very fast. Deceptively fast. He runs a sub 4.4. If you see him on film, it seems like he's just ambling across, but he runs past everybody. He is big, 6-6, 220. He is muscular, and lean. He can take quite a beating. He is the kind of talent that only comes across every few years, sometimes even less. How did you come to your conclusion?

On a different note, Pryor's coach may have exaggerated. But he is still faster than Pat White.

For the third time, I am not saying he is anything but fast as greased lightning. He may run a 4.3 40...whatev. My point is his build, and having looked at him, he is closer to a WR build than a RB - I still think that's the case. Can he run effectively? Sure. Can he do it as many times as Pat White does over the coarse of a season - especially designed runs? I don't think his body can handle it. T. Pryor = Vince Young, more than, T Pryor = Pat White.

Besides if he goes to scUM, starts from day 1, and Mallett transfers - he is going to have one hell of a rough freshman year. If he were going to run the identical offense I'd say it would behoove him to sit for at least a year to bulk up.

Pat White is 6-2 and less than 200 lbs. What makes you think that Pryor can't handle the beating that pat white takes? Remember that Pryor is 6-6 235 pounds.

btw, you did say that Pryor was not as fast as white.

I dunno kid just wants to do what is right for him. I can't see him being that great in RR's offense because he doesn't have the speed of White, and I think he is too tall to run as often as they do. He is muscular, but too lanky to take that kind of beating. RR sure seems to want him pretty badly, but he seems like a better suit as a Vince Young guy who is pocket QB that just makes plays when he needs to. Right now he is a potent runner because he is the biggest guy out there. Just wait until he has someone like Brian Smith coming after him. His best options are OSU and Oregon... but who knows where he will end up.

 

[Akron Irish]

Is that running, or hand speed?

Why would I be running?

 

[GoIrish41]

Why would I be running?

well played Akron.

 

[piyachi]

Argh - ok this is the last I say on the subject - I don't think Pryor is as fast as White. That in no way makes him slow - White is just a bat outta hell.

As for the build, believe what you want to.

 

[Akron Irish]

Argh - ok this is the last I say on the subject - I don't think Pryor is as fast as White. That in no way makes him slow - White is just a bat outta hell.

As for the build, believe what you want to.

Ant will argue you to death regarding OSU recruits or anything else OSU related... just for future reference

 

[daytonirish]

Just like all the other bucknut posters on any site. They know more about recruiting and college football then anyone else.

 

[Sureal]

Pryor is a good player. There is a reason why he is ranked that high. I don't know how he will do in CFB but he has the attributes to be successful. Unfortunately he is seems to be going to the Buckeyes.

 

[Irish52]

Pryor will be a Qtrbk. at a big school. ND has about as much chance of landing him as a DE/OLB as a snowball in hell. What are you guys smoking?

 

[Akron Irish]

Pryor will be a Qtrbk. at a big school. ND has about as much chance of landing him as a DE/OLB as a snowball in hell. What are you guys smoking?

I don't think anyone mentioned ND landing him