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Pryor was widely considered the top recruit of the Class of 2008. Throughout his high school career, Pryor acquired numerous scholarship offers, initially committing to the hometown [[University of Pittsburgh]] to play basketball under [[Jamie Dixon]]. However, by his senior year, Pryor's top interests were Ohio State, [[Penn State University|Penn State]], [[University of Michigan|Michigan]], and [[University of Oregon|Oregon]]. ''[[Sports Illustrated]]'' called Pryor's announcement "the most anticipated in history."<ref name="Pryor announcement to be most anticipated in history">{{cite web|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/stewart_mandel/02/05/recruiting.pryor/?cnn=yes|title=Pryor announcement to be most anticipated in history|accessdate=2008-04-27}}</ref> |
Pryor was widely considered the top recruit of the Class of 2008. Throughout his high school career, Pryor acquired numerous scholarship offers, initially committing to the hometown [[University of Pittsburgh]] to play basketball under [[Jamie Dixon]]. However, by his senior year, Pryor's top interests were Ohio State, [[Penn State University|Penn State]], [[University of Michigan|Michigan]], and [[University of Oregon|Oregon]]. ''[[Sports Illustrated]]'' called Pryor's announcement "the most anticipated in history."<ref name="Pryor announcement to be most anticipated in history">{{cite web|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/stewart_mandel/02/05/recruiting.pryor/?cnn=yes|title=Pryor announcement to be most anticipated in history|accessdate=2008-04-27}}</ref> |
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Pryor originally intended to announce his decision on February 6th, [[National Signing Day]], but |
Pryor originally intended to announce his decision on February 6th, [[National Signing Day]], but didn't because he is a fucking faggot.<ref name="Jeannette's Pryor won't sign today">{{cite web|url=http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/highschool/football/s_551013.html|title=Jeannette's Pryor won't sign today|accessdate=2008-04-27}}</ref><ref name="Pryor still likes four, moves toward decision">{{cite web|url=http://rivals100.rivals.com/content.asp?cid=775796|title=Pryor still likes four, moves toward decision|last=Farrell|first=Mike|date=2008-02-18|accessdate=2008-04-27}}</ref> |
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Following the Jeannette basketball team's state championship victory on March 15, Pryor stated he would decide within a week of what school to attend.<ref name="Final two: Pryor to announce on Wednesday">{{cite web|url=http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=786954|title=Final two: Pryor to announce on Wednesday|accessdate=2008-04-27}}</ref> |
Following the Jeannette basketball team's state championship victory on March 15, Pryor stated he would decide within a week of what school to attend.<ref name="Final two: Pryor to announce on Wednesday">{{cite web|url=http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=786954|title=Final two: Pryor to announce on Wednesday|accessdate=2008-04-27}}</ref> |
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 Pryor holding his 2007 Hall Trophy | |
| Ohio State Buckeyes – No. 2 | |
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| Position | Quarterback |
| Class | Sophomore |
| Major | Criminology |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | Jeannette Senior High School Jeannette, Pennsylvania |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Terrelle Pryor (born June 20, 1989 in Jeannette, Pennsylvania) is the current starting quarterback for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Considered the most recruited high school football-basketball athlete in southwestern Pennsylvania since Tom Clements[1], Pryor was widely regarded as the nation's top football prospect of 2008, and was named “Junior of the Year” by Rivals.com.[2] Pryor originally hoped to be a two-sport athlete as he was also one of the nation's most heralded high school basketball players, but he has chosen to focus on football.[3]
High school career
In high school, Pryor ran a 4.4 forty yard dash[4] and showed he was also a great basketball player by leading the Jayhawks to their first WPIAL Championship in over 20 years, and then on to the Pennsylvania PIAA state championship game, where they lost by 1 point to the #1 ranked class AA Warriors of Wilson Area High School. Wilson lost the Pennsylvania (PIAA) state championship the year before.[5] During the 2007 football season, Pryor and the Jayhawks repeated as champions of the WPIAL. In the Pennsylvania state semi-finals against Wilmington, Terrelle became the first player in Pennsylvania history to run for 4,000 yards and also throw for 4,000 yards. The following week, Pryor led the Jeannette Jayhawks to their first-ever Pennsylvania (PIAA) state championship by defeating the Dunmore Bucks, 49-21.[6][7] Pryor directed the Jayhawks to score a PA state record 860 points.[8] Pryor's accomplishments included being the two-time Pennsylvania player of the year, the offensive player of the year and the MVP of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.[9][10]
When he played quarterback for the Jeannette Jayhawks in 2005, Terrelle drew numerous comparisons to Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young.[11]
College recruiting
Pryor was widely considered the top recruit of the Class of 2008. Throughout his high school career, Pryor acquired numerous scholarship offers, initially committing to the hometown University of Pittsburgh to play basketball under Jamie Dixon. However, by his senior year, Pryor's top interests were Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan, and Oregon. Sports Illustrated called Pryor's announcement "the most anticipated in history."[12]
Pryor originally intended to announce his decision on February 6th, National Signing Day, but didn't because he is a fucking faggot.[13][14]
Following the Jeannette basketball team's state championship victory on March 15, Pryor stated he would decide within a week of what school to attend.[15]
On March 19, 2008 Pryor announced at a press conference that he would attend Ohio State University.[16]
College career
Pryor currently starts at quarterback for Ohio State. Pryor saw limited action in the Buckeye's season opener against Youngstown State. He took more snaps against USC on September 13, 2008, completing 7 of 9 passes for 59 yards, as well as rushing for 40 yards on 11 carries. On September 20, 2008, Pryor threw for four touchdowns (an Ohio State record for a freshman) and one interception in his first career start for Ohio State. Ohio State beat Troy 28-10. On October 4, 2008, Pryor ran for the winning touchdown against Wisconsin on an option play with running back Chris "Beanie" Wells. On October 25, 2008 against Penn State Pryor threw for a career high 226 yards, connecting on 16 of 25 passes.[17] Against Illinois on November 15, 2008, Pryor had his first career 100 yard rushing day running for 110 yards and a touchdown. In the Fiesta Bowl he lined up at receiver and caught his first touchdown pass in college. Pryor led Ohio State to a 8-1 record as a starter in his freshman year; his only loss as a starter was against Penn State. (Boeckman made the start in the Fiesta Bowl against Texas.) Before his freshman year began he ran a 4.33 forty in a race against Ray Small and many others.[18] He is currently the fastest Buckeye.[18]
Awards and honors
- 2007 Hall Trophy (U.S. Army Player of the Year)[19]
- 2007 PARADE National Player of the Year and All-American[20]
- 2008 Pete Dawkins Trophy (U.S. Army All-American Bowl MVP)
- 2008 U.S. Army All-American MVP
- 2008 Big Ten Freshman of the Year[21]
- 2008 Big Ten Honorable Mention[21]
- 2009 Big Ten Preseason Fag of the Year
- 2009 Big Ten Honorable Mention
- 2010 Rose Bowl MVP
Ohio State
2008
| Game | Result | Comp. | Att. | Yards | perc% | Long | TD | Int | Rating | Att. | Yards | Avg. | Long | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown St. | W, 43-0 | 4 | 6 | 35 | 66.7% | 14 | 0 | 0 | 115.66 | 9 | 52 | 5.8 | 21 | 1 |
| Ohio | W, 26-14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 23 | 0 |
| @ USC | L, 35-3 | 7 | 9 | 52 | 77.8% | 15 | 0 | 0 | 126.31 | 11 | 40 | 3.6 | 13 | 0 |
| Troy | W, 28-10 | 10 | 16 | 139 | 62.5% | 39 | 4 | 1 | 205.48 | 14 | 66 | 4.7 | 18 | 0 |
| Minnesota | W, 34-21 | 8 | 13 | 70 | 61.5% | 22 | 1 | 0 | 132.16 | 8 | 97 | 12.1 | 38 | 2 |
| @ Wisconsin | W, 20-17 | 13 | 19 | 144 | 68.4% | 27 | 0 | 1 | 121.56 | 15 | 20 | 1.3 | 11 | 1 |
| Purdue | W, 16-3 | 10 | 14 | 97 | 71.4% | 22 | 0 | 0 | 129.63 | 14 | 27 | 1.9 | 22 | 0 |
| @ Michigan St. | W, 45-7 | 7 | 11 | 116 | 63.6% | 56 | 1 | 0 | 182.21 | 12 | 72 | 6.0 | 32 | 1 |
| Penn St. | L, 13-6 | 16 | 25 | 226 | 64.0% | 53 | 0 | 1 | 131.94 | 9 | 6 | 0.7 | 9 | 0 |
| @ Northwestern | W, 45-10 | 9 | 14 | 197 | 64.3% | 46 | 3 | 0 | 253.20 | 6 | 33 | 5.5 | 21 | 0 |
| @ Illinois | W, 30-20 | 6 | 10 | 49 | 60.0% | 20 | 1 | 0 | 134.16 | 13 | 110 | 8.5 | 35 | 1 |
| Michigan | W, 42-7 | 5 | 13 | 120 | 38.5% | 53 | 2 | 1 | 153.39 | 8 | -7 | -0.9 | 8 | 0 |
| Texas^ | L, 24-21 | 5 | 13 | 66 | 38.5% | 21 | 0 | 0 | 81.11 | 15 | 78 | 5.5 | 26 | 0 |
| 2008 Total | 100 | 165 | 1,311 | 60.6% | 56 | 12 | 4 | 146.5 | 139 | 631 | 4.5 | 38 | 6 |
^ Fiesta Bowl
2009
| Game | Result | Comp. | Att. | Yards | perc% | Long | TD | Int | Rating | Att. | Yards | Avg. | Long | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | W, 31-27 | 14 | 21 | 174 | 66.7% | 38 | 1 | 1 | 142.46 | 6 | 30 | 5.0 | 11 | 1 |
| USC | L, 18-15 | 11 | 25 | 177 | 44.0% | 56 | 0 | 1 | 113.66 | 10 | 36 | 3.6 | 17 | 0 |
| @ Toledo^^ | W, 38-0 | 17 | 28 | 262 | 60.7% | 76 | 3 | 2 | 160.39 | 12 | 110 | 9.2 | 43 | 1 |
| Illinois | W, 30-0 | 8 | 13 | 82 | 61.5% | 19 | 1 | 0 | 139.9 | 11 | 59 | 5.4 | 23 | 0 |
| @ Indiana | W, 33-14 | 16 | 27 | 159 | 59.3% | 23 | 3 | 1 | 137.99 | 16 | 63 | 3.9 | 18 | 1 |
| Wisconsin | W, 31-13 | 5 | 13 | 87 | 38.5% | 32 | 1 | 1 | 104.68 | 10 | 35 | 3.5 | 27 | 0 |
| @ Purdue | L, 26-18 | 17 | 31 | 221 | 54.8% | 40 | 1 | 2 | 112.46 | 21 | 34 | 1.6 | 35 | 1 |
| Minnesota | W, 38-7 | 13 | 25 | 239 | 52% | 62 | 2 | 1 | 150.7 | 15 | 104 | 6.9 | 19 | 1 |
| New Mexico State | W, 45-0 | 11 | 23 | 135 | 47.8% | 43 | 1 | 0 | 111.48 | 9 | 83 | 9.2 | 27 | 1 |
| @ Penn State | W, 24-7 | 8 | 17 | 125 | 47.1% | 62 | 2 | 0 | 111.1 | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 24 | 1 |
| Iowa | W, 27-24 (OT) | 14 | 17 | 93 | 82.6% | 17 | 0 | 0 | 128.31 | 8 | 44 | 3.6 | 19 | 0 |
| @ Michigan | W, 21-10 | 9 | 17 | 67 | 52.9% | 13 | 1 | 1 | 93.69 | 19 | 74 | 3.9 | 25 | 0 |
| Oregon^^^ | W, 26-17 | 23 | 37 | 266 | 62.1% | 46 | 2 | 1 | 134.98 | 20 | 72 | 3.6 | 24 | 0 |
| 2009 Total | 166 | 294 | 2087 | 56.5% | 76 | 18 | 11 | 128.4 | 162 | 794 | 4.9 | 43 | 7 | |
| Career | 234 | 422 | 3,132 | 55.5% | 76 | 30 | 13 | 132.75 | 281 | 1,359 | 4.8 | 43 | 13 |
^^@ Cleveland Brown Stadium
^^^Rose Bowl
References
- ^ White, Mike (2007-08-29). "Jeannette High School's two-sport superstar Terrelle Pryor". post-gazette. Retrieved 2008-04-16.
- ^ Shurburtt. "Rivals.com Junior All-American". Retrieved 2008-04-16.
- ^ Halley, Jim. "The 2007 All-USA players". Retrieved 2008-04-17.
- ^ Ahern, Gerry (December 17, 2007). "Pryor could be real jackpot for michigan". Rivals.com. Retrieved 28 January 2010.
- ^ "PennLive.com: State High School Football Rankings". Retrieved 2008-04-23.
- ^ Piaa.org2
- ^ "PIAA Class AA Championship: Pryor leaves his final imprint on high school football in Pennsylvania". Retrieved 2008-04-23.
- ^ "Top football teams pour on scoring". Retrieved 2008-04-23.
- ^ "The 2007 All-USA players, coach of the year". Retrieved 2008-04-27.
- ^ "Pennsylvania's Pryor is MVP of All-American Bowl". Retrieved 2008-04-27.
- ^ Farrell, Mike. "Top QB of '08 drawing comparisons to Vince Young". Retrieved 2008-04-27.
- ^ "Pryor announcement to be most anticipated in history". Retrieved 2008-04-27.
- ^ "Jeannette's Pryor won't sign today". Retrieved 2008-04-27.
- ^ Farrell, Mike (2008-02-18). "Pryor still likes four, moves toward decision". Retrieved 2008-04-27.
- ^ "Final two: Pryor to announce on Wednesday". Retrieved 2008-04-27.
- ^ Farrell, Mike (2008-03-19). "Pryor picks Ohio State". Retrieved 2008-04-27.
- ^ a b "2008 Ohio State Buckeyes Terrelle Pryor #2 Passing Game Log". http://www.cfbstats.com. Retrieved 2009-11-08.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ a b Sims, Damon. "Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor quickly becoming known for his speed". http://www.cleveland.com. Retrieved 2009-11-08.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ Lafferty, Tricia (2008-01-05). "Jeannette's Pryor named U.S. Army Player of the Year". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved 2008-04-16.
- ^ "Meet PARADE's All-America High School Football Team".
- ^ a b "Big Ten Announces *2008 Football All-Conference Teams And Individual Honors".
- ^ "2009 Ohio State Buckeyes Terrelle Pryor #2". Retrieved 2009-11-09.