The Buckeyes got their recruit. Snatched him away from our bitter rival Wolverines. The QB sensation from PA who looks to be more of a Vince Young type than Troy Smith type, is coming in with a ton of hype. He also comes in with some baggage.
Now it is time to see if Jim Tressel can work his magic once again as he did with Troy Smith who also had some baggage when he entered the OSU program. He was a great example of what Tressel can do with a young man if he listens just as Maurice Clarett was the antithesis.
On paper Pryor looks to be bigger, faster and have a stronger arm than Columbus' favorite son, Troy Smith. We know OSU has an offense that will fit his game as long as he allows Tressel to work with him as a passer like Smith did. It would be worth it as he got Smith a Heisman trophy for playing in the pocket first, running second.
I am happy we got Mr. Pryor but I worry he won't be worth the hype. I remember a certain point guard from the same state of PA that was supposed to be awesome and take the reigns from Scoonie Penn. His name? Brandon Fuss-Cheatham. Who? Yeah, thought so. Or what about Lydell Ross? Super tailback from Florida (or was it California?) The list goes on. Troy wasn't so hyped. Eddie George...not so hyped. But these guys got it done.
I also worry about the history of Pryor and how the hype may have gone to his head at such a young age. He can be humbled REAL fast. Ask Lydell Ross, Jaja Riley, Fuss-Cheatham, and more.
Bottom line, regardless of his success or lackthereof, Michigan and "I wanna be" Rich Rodriquez did NOT get him. And in his style of offense, Pryor would have fit nicely. He could have been the next Pat White. But that won't happen now. So this may work out just fine in the end no matter what.
I had to make my opinion public because I am still kicking myself for not having any proof that I called the Kidd to Dallas trade as a bad one before it happened. I know we all wanted him in Cleveland, but giving up half the team wouldn't have been worth it in my mind. Ask Dallas how they feel about the trade now. Or wait a couple weeks when they don't make the playoffs. I still feel good about the trade Fery DID make. Joe Smith has been great and I am eager to see West grow with LeBron.
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I think Pryor will be a great QB for OSU...eventually. He'll have to get used to sitting the bench for 2-3 years, though. At best, I predict he'll be #3 on the depth chart behind Henton and Boekman. He's no Tebow and the Buckeyes don't really need him to make a run at the NC next year.
You touched on the improtant fact that Michigan didn't get him. They literally have NO quarterback for the fall. They'll be a year or two away from any success under Rodriquez. Michigan might have a losing season...if the Big Ten wasn't so weak every year.
First, Troy Smith may be Columbus's favorite son but he is my redheaded step child! But there was already a blog about that and I wouldn't want to be considered racist like the photgraphers in the Lebron mag! Second, you said Troy Smith got it done...what exactly did he get done? A Heisman for himself? Last time I looked it was a team sport. Wasn't he the one who flaked out on us in the NC?
Baddeley
Well I already know you are a racist anyway. No mistaking that! You made it perfectly clear you only like Krenzel because he's white.
(note the sarcasm)
So, any QB that hasn't won individual awards is worthless without a national championship? Peyton Manning had a forgettable college career? What did Krenzel do as a pro? Name a QB that's won both NC and a Super Bowl and is either in the hall or will be shortly. It is ridiculous to base a QB's career on the championship standard alone...you racist!
Yeah! And Tee Martin. What did he ever do in the pros? Worthless QB!
For real, this is a good question: Have any QBs won a college national championship and nfl championship.
Revisiting the topic of great QBs, I think championships mean something but teams win championships not individuals...at least in football. LeBron and Jordan may have something to say about that last sentence.
But when you rate QBs success you have take individual stats and successes more rings. Not that rings don't mean anything but you can't put it ALL on that. Too many other factors affect it. Peyton Manning is a good example. How about Bernie Kosar? Oh c'mon!! We gotta drop Bernie in on this.
Plus, Baddness' manlove for Bernie should open his eyes. He knows how great Kosar was and he has no rings (Stupid Elway and slippery football!).
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