Quarterback Terrelle Pryor leaving Ohio State football program
The look of this year's Michigan-Ohio State football rivalry game continues to change.
Eight days after coach Jim Tressel was forced to resign, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported that Buckeyes' quarterback Terrelle Pryor is leaving the team.
Terrelle Pryor, who is 3-0 against Michigan, won't return for a fourth game against the Wolverines, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
AnnArbor.com file photo
Terrelle Pryor has ended his playing career at Ohio State, his lawyer, Larry James said this evening in a phone call with The Plain Dealer."In the best interest of my teammates, I have decided to forego my senior year of football at the Ohio State University," James said, reading a statement on behalf of his client.
James said Pryor had been considering this option for several days and made the choice this evening, leaving James' office in Columbus just before 6 p.m. James said the decision does not mean that Pryor will necessarily be facing further NCAA sanctions that could have ended his Ohio State career, but the quarterback, who would have been a senior this fall, made this choice now. He was already facing a five-game suspension at the start of the 2011 season for trading memorabilia to a Columbus tattoo artist for money and tattoos.
"We've talked about the emotional roller coaster that he is going through," James told The Plain Dealer, "and even if he was cleared 100 percent it was going to be difficult."
Exits by Tressel and Pryor leaves interim coach Luke Fickell and a to-be-determined quarterback leading Ohio State into Michigan Stadium on Nov. 26. The Buckeyes have won seven straight games and nine of the last 10 against their biggest rival.
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Joe Bauserman, a former minor league pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, had been considered the primary backup to Pryor. True freshman Braxton Miller, an early enrolee who had a standout spring game performance, could also contend for playing time with Kenny Guiton and Taylor Graham.
Of course, the rivalry game was already going to have plenty of new faces with first-year coach Brady Hoke and his staff taking over the Michigan program in January.
Comments
wolfman
Sun, Jun 12, 2011 : 9:19 p.m.
BuUT and I mean but // GO BLUE
wolfman
Sun, Jun 12, 2011 : 9:18 p.m.
Did not take him to long to find a Team outside of the United States wants him to play for them their in Canada
Gordon
Thu, Jun 9, 2011 : 4:42 p.m.
I hear that Pryor is reconsidering his decision to leave Ohio State to play pro football. After hearing he might not be good enough for the NFL and he'd have to play in the CFL, he said he didn't think he could afford the pay cut.
Hailmary
Thu, Jun 9, 2011 : 4:22 p.m.
To Superbuck, you can lump all the angry people that are angry at Jim Tressel including true fans of college football, the media, opposing fans such as Mich. and buc fans all together and no one is going to be as hard on Jim Tressel as he is going to be on himself for the rest of his life.
Hailmary
Thu, Jun 9, 2011 : 3:29 p.m.
I'm a Michigan Wolverine faithful fan and I would like to comment on Jim Tressel's demise. At first when Jim Tressel was advised to resign for the better of the Buckeye program I felt sympathy for t he man and his family. I was looking forward in 3 to 4 years when coach Hoke got his team in place in Ann Arbor to some great matchups between coach Hoke and coach Tressel. I always begrudgeingly admired Jim Tressel as an opponent of Michigan, now however, as events about his teams and players are unfolding I sadly must change my view of Jim Tressel. I believe I'm a fair person and therefore what I am about to say I say with regret. If the issues unfolding about Ohio State concerned one or two second or third stringers I might agree that it could have slipped past Jim Tressel, asistant coaches and administration however, when your star QB a possible Heisman candidate and several other important team players lie and cheat the system not just once but many violations it is becoming clear beyond any doubt to me or buc fans that Jim Tressel is a dishonorable man and a discredit to his school, players, players families and fans of college football as a whole. Jim Tressel is a very intelligent man and coach and I believe unless Jim was in a coma it is an insult to every man and woman and child that is a fan of college football. I do sympathize with the Ohio State fans that are holding on to their wish that this would go away and Jim would continue being the coach for the bucs. This is a black stain on all of college football in particular Ohio State and it cannot be whitewashed only eliminated and only time will heal this infected wound.
superbuck
Thu, Jun 9, 2011 : 12:02 p.m.
He isn't going to have it as rough as everybody is saying. <a href="http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/blog/dr_saturday/post/Terrelle-Pryor-already-being-pursed-by-the" rel='nofollow'>http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/blog/dr_saturday/post/Terrelle-Pryor-already-being-pursed-by-the</a>
Blu-dogg97
Thu, Jun 9, 2011 : 2:51 p.m.
Superficial-buck we know deep down your hurting, you can get help for that, Northern Canada would be good for TP . maybe he could learn a few things,from our friends from North America, like integrity, hard work without handouts etc etc. Because he'll never make it in the League! has no arm,and is slow..
1bit
Thu, Jun 9, 2011 : 2:05 p.m.
He cheats. He completely hoses your team. And you're happy about it? Anyway, for the best high school player in the country - don't you think it's a bit of a letdown for him to go to the CFL? Or a maybe late-rounder in the NFL supplemental draft at a position other than QB?
wolfman
Thu, Jun 9, 2011 : 3:44 a.m.
Now this year might be diffrent then has been for the last 7 years and I saw where a Team from Canada is allowed to talk to him and I think Tres will be his agent
Blu-dogg97
Thu, Jun 9, 2011 : 2:01 a.m.
UMgoblue47 you have it correct ! Pryor may not have been the first active Buckeyes player to collect cash for signatures from Talbott. The parent of one former Ohio State player told "Outside the Lines" that he saw Talbott provide what he called "stacks of money" to active Buckeyes players, including a player now in the NFL.
umgoblue47
Thu, Jun 9, 2011 : 12:16 a.m.
tacy. . . from what i have been reading the other 4-tatgate player's may also be gone? not to mention 22 more player's that may be involved including one of your backup qb's who has been seen at the good old tattoo parlor. before this is over you may be lucky to field 6 players. . . GO BLUE. . .
Hailmary
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 10:07 p.m.
Adios Terrelle and Tressel best of luck, oh and by the way, the game of football is about Integrety(honesty) that being said, you lost every game you played against Michigan.
genetracy
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 9:01 p.m.
No matter who starts at QB for OSU, it will still be ugly next November. Michigan does not even have six players who could start for OSU right now.
1bit
Thu, Jun 9, 2011 : 1:11 a.m.
It's going to get really really annoying for you OSU fans when every single B1G opponent reminds you that it's been a long time since you beat our team without cheating. In fact, "Sweatervest" is now synonymous with cheating. My guess is that chant will greet your team at every opposing stadium. Congratulations. Your team is about to be handed the worst NCAA penalties since SMU (though you'll escape the "death penalty").
superbuck
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 9:22 p.m.
gene Don't you just love these big headed Mich fans that think they will be supreme again? Like I said earlier their coach stands on the 40 and hangs over the 50 looks like the old Notre Dame sideline now.
Blu-dogg97
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 9:08 p.m.
more dribble from the vested cheaters...
Blu-dogg97
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 8:14 p.m.
Apparently Pryor had the Key to C-Bus.. A booster was paying him $500 to $1000 for autographs of memorabilia etc, as far back as 2009,and to the tune of $40,000 . and TP was depositing those checks in his own bank account, Wonder if the IRS is next to extend the heat on him, and he had VIP status at business's and restaurants in the C-Bus area,without having to pay for his parties etc.. You wonder why he decided to go the big O ,instead of Michigan. He knew it wouldn't get over looked at Michigan,and never will.. This is going to be the worst violations in NCAA history. and its huge! like another poster said here, there is blood in the water and the Big sharks are circling the rotten mess at osu.. Proud to be a Michigan Fan..
superbuck
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 8:01 p.m.
Well now TP doesn't have to answer any questions to the NCAA or anyone else as far as that goes. Great athlete but to big of a head. This young man is now a discrace to OSU . But remember you can poke us with your sticks all you wan't but we will bounce back and it will be with a VENGANCE. And as far as Mich reigning supreme in the Big 10 again not going to happen with Wisconsin, Nebraska, Michigan State, and Penn State for you to deal with . The BUCKEYE NATION is down but far from out. Remember we won't be playing for a Big 10 title or a NC but we will still be playing you so it won't matter and we won't have to be conservative just a win will matter to us.
1bit
Thu, Jun 9, 2011 : 1:05 a.m.
If you're going to shout a word, it's really a good idea to spell check it first. Look, I feel sorry for you. I was around for the Fab Five. I couldn't believe it when they took away all those wins (after all, I saw them, they were real wins and they were awesome). Living in denial is hard. OSU is going to give away maybe three years worth of wins. Maybe more. Your coaching staff is going to be completely turned over (yes, your assistant coaches knew or were complicit with this stuff). And it isn't just one player that did this stuff. I'm glad you support your school. But you can't really come up here and talk trash while the toilet in Columbus continues to overflow. In fact, if you really supported your school you would be on the OSU boards figuring out each and every bad apple and wanting them kicked out of your school. But then again, there's that denial thing...
1st Down
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 8:44 p.m.
blah blah blah...more talk from a cheater
Blu-dogg97
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 8:23 p.m.
Thats if osu has enough players that are eligible to play! and breaking news for ya,this is a completely different team that will take the field this fall,Hoke ,Mattison and Borges,will have some surprises for your new coach who hasn't yet coached a minute in Div 1 football.. You need to get a refill on your scarlet koolaide ..also..
Bob
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 6:25 p.m.
"In the best interest of my teammates . . ." RIGHT!!!
missionbrazil
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 6:23 p.m.
Terrelle who ?
missionbrazil
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 11:11 p.m.
and there is much more humiliation to come for OSU ... stay tuned.
Blu-dogg97
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 10:16 p.m.
David your absolutely correct. Pryor is a FRAUD !!
David Vande Bunte
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 9:44 p.m.
Terrell Pryor, the guy who humiliated the Ohio State fanbase with his actions over the last three years. FIXED.
genetracy
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 8:58 p.m.
Terrell Pryor, the guy who humilited your wolverines for the last three years.
Blueroses3
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 5:21 p.m.
Hard to know what would have happened if Pryor had come to Ann Arbor instead of Columbus. I don't live in Ann Arbor anymore, but I would hope the city doesn't have combination tattoo/drug parlors where athletes hang out and trade memorabilia for tats and weed (or worse). If TP had come here, the Rodriguez experiment might still be limping on, as the overall win-loss record might not have been as bad.. We certainly didn't dodge the bullet with RR, but we might have been DOA if Pryor had been part of the bargain. Practicegate is nothing compared to OSU's landfill of major violations. This makes me very grateful to have Denard Robinson, not only for his athletic prowess but for his integrity and leadership. He's the real deal. And so is Brady Hoke.
Lorain Steelmen
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 5:18 p.m.
Folks, there is much more coming out...regarding both Pryor, in particlar, and the program, in general. TP is getting out, ahead of the next round of revelations. It is going to be a story that continues all summer.
David Vande Bunte
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 6:35 p.m.
Agreed...this is more like getting out while you can, before the angry mobs storm your dorm/apartment...
Mac Man
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 4:23 p.m.
Maurice Clarett....Jim Tressel....Terrelle Pryor....are we starting to see a trend here in Columbus? The Ohio St. program has had a sketchy past but the NCAA and the media are like sharks with blood in the water now. More sanctions could very well be on the way. Just because Pryor is leaving OSU certainly doesn't mean the NCAA is anywhere close to being done but rather shows he IS admitting guilt. Why didn't Ohio St. AD Gene Smith and that goofy President show some compliance with the NCAA in the early stages may have "softened" the blows that are now coming there way instead of remaining quiet (or, worst yet, the Prez making a joke about who was going to get fired first). A piece of advice to Buckeye fans...channel some of your over-the-top hatred of Michigan instead toward your own football program and ask why this mess was allowed to happen in the first place and what should be done NOW before more damage is done. Then again, maybe nothing can done and they'll just have to accept what could be very severe penalties.
kidmich
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 3:27 p.m.
Personally I would like to think that even if Terrell had chosen Michigan, and he still acted the same way, the outcome would have been different. I believe RR would have reported the transgression immediately, to Michigan's AD. But Terrell may have never acted in this manner, if he had attended Michigan. Hopefully the entire climate would have been different at Michigan and that, along with peer pressure, would have prevented these events, in the first place.
Blu n Tpa
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 2:35 p.m.
Fan, I wish that there was a military draft and with TP leaving college, his draft status would revert to 1-A. He could go do something to repay this country for all the opportunies he has blown. He's not going to play in the NFL, unless it's the National Federal Lockup exercise yard for tax evasion and fraud. But somehow I think you already knew that and you are just stirring the pot with this fake support for a disgrace of a student athletic. And to all of you out there who feel adults are taking advantage of young people, there are 18-22 year olds putting their lives on the line right this second, so save the BS for the street corner. Lying and cheating are thought out processes and you have to do it willfully, it's not an act of omission. You sign on to play college sports, with the rules given to you before hand. Don't want a free education, work your way through school. BTW, how great would you feel going into a job interview this week with a degree for tsio? First question...Did you take any classes with TP? And how do you spell "Honesty" in C-bus? "D-o-n-t g-e-t c-a-u-g-h-t".
David Vande Bunte
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 3:33 p.m.
To add to what you said, there are thousands of NCAA athletes the same age as Terrelle Pryor who have been able to withstand the pressure to cheat. Obviously when you compare it to the brave men and women fighting in our Armed Forces, the maturity level needed to avoid cheating is insignificant...so lets compare apples to apples, and point out that the vast majority of NCAA student athletes are avoiding temptation too. Terrelle Pryor fails the character test miserably even when compared to his direct peers, not just those brave enough to enlist.
David Vande Bunte
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 1:23 p.m.
Not surprised at all. When we found out that the only way the Tattoo five would get to play in the bowl game was if they promised to return, I think we all knew that Terrelle Pryor was going to renege on the deal. I wouldn't be surprised at all if others who have been or could be implicated end up doing the same thing.
Blu n Tpa
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 11:21 a.m.
I see a brand new administration at t(probationary)sio and if TP thinks he's been on a emotional rollercoaster lately, wait until the IRS gets hold of him. They are going to put a BIG mircoscope right up his asssssets and check out bank accounts.
Jaxon5
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 10:40 a.m.
Agree with TruBlu, OSU beat us again. At failing!
Tru2Blu76
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 3:29 a.m.
Pryor's perfidy goes much farther than just getting deals on skin art and cars. He wore a stick-on eye black patch with "Vick" printed on it for one game. This was his sign of "respect" for convict, Michael Vick. Pryor said in response to criticism of his "endorsement" --- ""Not everybody's the perfect person in the world. I mean, everyone kills people, murders people, steals from you, steals from me, whatever. I think that people need a second chance." "Everyone kills people... ???!!! What a wonderful insight into Pryor's worldview and thinking ability. ;-) Wow, I thought Michigan's three year long crash and burn process under Rodriguez was spectacular: but ONCE AGAIN Ohio State University outdid Michigan. If Brady Hoke and Denard Robinson can't take advantage of all of this: then I'll just quit watching football altogether. But I really think: Michigan IS BAAACK!!
XTR
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 3:24 p.m.
lol! Brady and Denard should win this one.
rcastentman
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 3:24 a.m.
"We've talked about the emotional roller coaster that he is going through," James told The Plain Dealer, "and even if he was cleared 100 percent it was going to be difficult." Translation: He sees his college career going down in flames, the guy who covered for him is gone, and the NCAA is going to keep him off the field for the season anyway. Might as well skip town while he still has the car. It's sad to think that someone is going to pay this guy big money in the NFL and he doesn't owe OSU a cent. By the way, I wonder how many other OSU juniors have a lawyer speaking for them?
Tru2Blu76
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 3:31 a.m.
"Might as well skip town while he still has the car." -- Good one!! ;-)
1bit
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 3:24 a.m.
Okay, so now multiple sources (<a href="http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/exclusive-ncaa-discovers-checks-to-pryor-29745)" rel='nofollow'>http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/exclusive-ncaa-discovers-checks-to-pryor-29745)</a> indicate that Pryor was selling memorabilia for lots of money. Even the insinuation that the compliance department (or someone) there knew about it. It's going to get much worse for OSU. Gene Smith is gone. Maybe their whole compliance department. There will likely be a bunch of other players involved. Maybe coaches. Maybe even President Gee gets the axe over this... We completely dodged a bullet in not getting this kid at U of M a few years ago...
Edward R Murrow's Ghost
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 1:31 p.m.
"We completely dodged a bullet in not getting this kid at U of M a few years ago." Absolutely correct!! Good Night and Good Luck
2000Blue
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 3:21 a.m.
Boom goes <a href="http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/exclusive-ncaa-discovers-checks-to-pryor-29745" rel='nofollow'>http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/exclusive-ncaa-discovers-checks-to-pryor-29745</a> the dynamite. <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=6637444" rel='nofollow'>http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=6637444</a> Terrelle Pryor signings netted thousands Officially worse than Reggie Bush, therefore sanctions should be far worse.
1st Down
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 6:35 a.m.
Hello IRS meet Mr. Pryor.
1bit
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 3:26 a.m.
Beat me - sorry for the double post below.
NC Wolverine 20
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 3 a.m.
TP is a fraud. First he "promises" Tressel (the paragon of virtue) that he will return for his senior year, then he decides otherwise for the good of the team! Ha ha. Thank goodness he picked OSU over Michigan. We might still have RR as coach and a cheating disgrace as QB. The shame would be too much to bear. I like the advice that TP should finish his degree. Have you heard him interviewed? Do you really think he is taking advantage of the educational opportunities available to him?
Engineer
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 3:11 a.m.
He probably is taking classes but remember they are at OSU. What else would you expect?
Engineer
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 2:46 a.m.
He did not want to acept a pay cut staying at OSU and the degree he might of gotten would not have been worth the paper it was printed on so who can blame him.
treetowncartel
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 2:35 a.m.
I wonder how many credits shy of a degree was he? Kind of foolish to throw away a free degree from Big Ten university.
1st Down
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 2:29 a.m.
Pryor will be hanging out with Charles Rogers in a couple of years.
RJ12688
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 1:58 a.m.
Dont get your ego stuck in the door as your leave. Good riddance Go blue.
MjC
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 1:47 a.m.
Pryor is a young man. He's been depending on so-called "adults" to point him in the right direction. But he's been led the wrong way all along. This talented quarterback's own coach FAILED to provide him with good counsel and strong leadership (way to go, Tressel). Pryor should definitely concentrate on his education. He still has a future... somewhere. He just needs to stop listening to the "adults" who are only vested in their own pocket book.
1bit
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 1:47 a.m.
Hmmm... looks like the story is about to get even worse: <a href="http://twitter.com/#" rel='nofollow'>http://twitter.com/#</a>!/MKimESPNAmerica/status/78260918198353921
tater
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 1:46 a.m.
Is everyone who leaves Ohio State over this growing scandal going to "quit for the good of the team?" Wasn't putting themselves ahead of the team the reason everyone got in trouble in the first place? Is there going to be anyone left in Columbus who hasn't had what is often called a "jailhouse epiphany?"
tater
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 1:43 a.m.
Soon, Terrelle Pryor could not only be 0-0 against the Wolverines, but for his entire career at Ohio State. It's too bad they don't make cheaters forfeit instead of vacating games, so he could have the 0-3 record he deserves. The teams that were cheated against should get victories. It would be great to see Michigan get nine wins against Ohio State for every year Jim Tressel cheated to win. At any rate, I expect Ohio State to vacate at least five years' worth of victories against Michigan. That will put Michigan's advantage in the lifetime series back to an even less-attainable level for Ohio State. It couldn't happen to two nicer teams. Oh, and for anyone who thinks I have a double standard: I think the Michigan basketball team should forfeit all of the victories they vacated during the Ed Martin Fiasco, too. The difference is negligible to the team that does the vacating or forfeiting, but those who lost games to a team that cheated are the ones who really got a raw deal. I wouldn't even mind seeing Sparty get a win for the game in which the Fab Five helped, uh, "wipe" the Sparty logo after the game.
Edward R Murrow's Ghost
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 1:01 p.m.
For once, tater, I agree with you. Proof that the apocalypse is upon us? Good Night and Good Luck
Terry Star21
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 3:28 a.m.
Correct you are, unfortunately the NCAA statute of limitations is five years - but even so, that will put tressel @ 4-6 against Michigan - a loser for sure.
Blue Marker
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 12:02 a.m.
Columbus is a tough town. It's funny how fast they turn on you. Ask Kirk Herbstreit! It's also funny to me that none of the other Tatgate 5 are taking any heat for this. Even funnier is Tressel does the most damage to the school and it's reputation and they parade to his house and sing him a song. To be honest that has to be one of the stranger fan bases in the world. Passionate to a fault if you ask me. I'll never forget Pryor's presser announcing he would attend "The University of Ohio State". Some of the best recruits are the ones you don't get. Michigan has an excellent opportunity to break the streak!
kyle
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : midnight
O-H-LIE-O!!!!
Doug
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 1:59 p.m.
Where can I get that bumper sticker? Very clever, Kyle.
Pete
Tue, Jun 7, 2011 : 11:58 p.m.
Hello Oakland Raiders....Al Davis is ready for you.
1st Down
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 2:33 a.m.
The autumn wind is a pirate...
Fan
Tue, Jun 7, 2011 : 11:51 p.m.
Terrell Pryor is a phenomenon and should have never been forced to play college football before going to professional sports. He is no different than Kobie Bryant or LeBron James. His athletic intelligence is far superior and we should have recognized and celebrated your intelligences like we would any other gifted intelligence. (Please see Multiple Intelligence research by Professor Howard Gardner, Harvard University) If you played a piano, you we would lift you up as a virtuoso. If you had superior traditional IQ, we would celebrate you as a genius. Find you place in professional football while we engage in stupidity, blaming you for not succumbing to NCAA 'idiot rules. (Please see ESPN commentator Bobby Knight's remarks; same subject) Like any other gifted youngster, we only saw that behavior which is different than the norm and not your God given gift! This Fan chooses to wish you well as a Big Ten student athlete standout, the best of luck and we look forward to seeing you play on Sundays. Finally, I hope like hell the Detroit Lions recruit you so the team can become a legitimate Super Bowl hopeful! Drive away from Columbus in a Lincoln MKZ! Glad you are getting the chance to find your bashert; Go Blue!
1st Down
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 2:33 a.m.
I guarantee you this: Hang out for 30 minutes in any tatoo parlor with Terrelle Pryor, and your life will be better for it.
Stephen Landes
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 1:59 a.m.
This wins for most outstanding put-on seen so far in A2.com.
WalkingJoe
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 12:22 a.m.
Fan, are you for real?
1bit
Tue, Jun 7, 2011 : 11:44 p.m.
So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye! Congrats to my OSU-loving friends, part of the cancer has been removed. Gene Smith is next and maybe even Gordon Gee will need to go to achieve the cure.
Jon Saalberg
Tue, Jun 7, 2011 : 11:38 p.m.
I wonder if he'll get to keep that dealer-plated 360Z I saw was his recent ride in the hallowed town of Columbus. Oh, right, it's not actually his car. It's just been "lent" to him. Yesterday, watching ESPN, I saw a highlight of the Kool-Aid crowd marching to Tressell's house with all their hoohah and signs in support of Tressell. I guess fact-based stories of wrong-doing are not good enough for these folks. I think it may be a while until OSU's reputation is rehabilitated - probably when the NCAA decides that enough revenues have been lost - OK maybe not so long.
Blu-dogg97
Tue, Jun 7, 2011 : 11:34 p.m.
Terrell is a fraud.. look for the other tattoogate players to slither out of C-bus !! Disgrace to the B10 , and Jimmy the Vest reminds me of Tricky Dick Nixon... What a joke ! p.s. GOBLUE1984 I think he'll leave in a Lambo.. Its a great day to be a Michigan Fan.. I'll put my money on Hoke & Co.
heartbreakM
Tue, Jun 7, 2011 : 11:09 p.m.
Only problem with this is that he was allowed to play in the sugar bowl. Thank goodness former coach did not sign him. DR = 1 million times more than TP
Mick
Tue, Jun 7, 2011 : 10:52 p.m.
Big, big surprise, like there was gonna be any other outcome, talk about predictable! This part cracked me up: "We've talked about the emotional roller coaster that he is going through," James told The Plain Dealer, "and even if he was cleared 100 percent it was going to be difficult." You mean the things he brought upon himself, Pryor did this, his selfishness and ego did this, Mr. James. Pryor is an immature selfish guy,congrats TSIO on getting him 3 years ago, hahahahaha! Oh my gut hurts from laughing so hard! Pryor, you will never be a good pro QB, journeyman at best! Your life has already peaked. Go get your degree, it's all you'll have. I'm just not sure they'll want to see you in C'Bus, might want to look into what credits will transfer to another school, that is if you actually went to class.
GoBlue1984
Tue, Jun 7, 2011 : 10:42 p.m.
20 bucks says he rolls out of Columbus in a new Mercedes... any takers?
1st Down
Wed, Jun 8, 2011 : 2:31 a.m.
Its either American pseudo-muscle cars (Chrysler 300, Charger etc) or ricer burners (Nissan 3fitty Z etc) for Pryor...so I'll take that bet.