Terrelle Pryor leaves Ohio State with mixed legacy and an uncertain pro future
Quarterback Terrelle Pryor put up big numbers but his time at Ohio State was bumpy from the start, the Columbus Dispatch reports today.
Pryor, who released a statement Tuesday saying he will not play his senior year at Ohio State and leaves in the wake of NCAA investigations into the football program.
From the Dispatch review of Pryor's time at Ohio State:
But not everyone was convinced of that. Former OSU quarterback Craig Krenzel said he was bothered by Pryor's demeanor at times. "How many times did we see him take his helmet off or yell at somebody on the sidelines?" Krenzel said. "And not a constructive, fired-up, controlled yell, but if DeVier Posey dropped a ball, he'd get in his face "I never really looked at him and thought, 'Wow, that's the guy I really want running the team.' I always saw a guy out there for himself, and he didn't quite get it."
Pryor "and every adult around him, starting with former coach Jim Tressel" created lofty expectations and a sense of entitlement, Doug Lesmerises writes in The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
How might Pryor fare as a pro quarterback? The Dispatch examined that issue in April, and and analysts said then that he's more a tight end than a quarterback to NFL scouts. The first chance Pryor may have to find out what NFL officials think of him is in July, when the NFL can conduct a supplemental draft.
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Comments
bluenella
Fri, Jun 10, 2011 : 12:28 a.m.
Gray matter seems to be lacking amongst the scarlet & gray. Others have said it previously, but I'm so thankful arrogant Terrelle Pryor never enrolled at U of M. How lucky we are to have Denard at QB! His commitment to the team & genuine love of the game trumps self-entitled players like Pryor & Co. every time.
81wolverine
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 6:09 p.m.
I agree with the writer from the Cleveland Plain Dealer regarding Pryor being surrounded by people stroking his ego rather than giving him constructive feedback. They hypesters created a monster so to speak in Pryor. Still, some people can handle this well, others can't. Pryor made his own poor choices. He won't be a QB at the pro level that's for sure. Like Krenzel implied, Pryor doesn't have the mental make-up, toughness, or leadership to be a successful QB. If he works really hard, it's possible he could become a decent wide receiver or tight end due to his athletic ability. I wouldn't wager any money this happens however.