Take That Michigan: Terrelle Pryor Picks Ohio State, Buckeyes Rejoice

 
Terrelle Pryor had a decision to make. Do I go to Michigan and lose to Ohio State every season?  Or do I go to Ohio State and lose to some SEC team in the BCS Title game every season?  He chose the latter—and is now the apparent quarterback of the future for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Too bad Jim Tressel has no idea what to do with a good quarterback.  Not that any of us have any idea whether or not he actually is a good quarterback.  Just because Rivals.com says it's so, doesn't make it gospel. Terrelle Pryor could be the next Tim Tebow, but he could also be the next Rocky Hinds. The pressure put on these kids to become immediate superheros just because they dominated high school is out of control. Some live up to the hype, some fold under the pressure. Some just weren't that good in the first place. Look people, I was an OK defensive back in high school.  I’m 5-foot-8 and it takes me about six second to run forty yards. Basically, I’m the white ... [link]

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Quarterback Terrelle Pryor, the nation's No. 1 high school football player, has finally made his college choice. When Signing Day arrived in February, the 6-foot-5, 235-pounder from Jeannette, Pa., wasn't ready to make his decision. Terrelle Pryor finally ended the suspense and announced for Ohio State Wednesday at his high school. As time progressed, he knew he was headed to the Big ...
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