Of course, many fans blame Tressel for this. They think that it is the anemic play calling, the lack of a spread offense, and other folly. They want an offensive coordinator, a quarterback coach, and anything else that might make Mr. Pryor play better. Most importantly, they want Pryor moved to a spot that better suits him, either a different offensive type (read, spread or wildcat), as a wide out, or even as a running back. The fans can not believe that this person they placed so high on a pedestal sucks so badly, and they need to find something else to blame.
Maybe they should blame Pryor, as he clearly has caused these problems himself. He wanted to go to OSU so he could learn to pass, and that is what he is trying. His recruiting agreement probably was worded to let him pass when he wants, the number of snaps he gets, and what position he plays, all of which limits Tressel’s ability to coach. Basically, Pryor screwed himself, and all of the Buckeyes, when he decided that he should be something that he is not. Now that he has realized it, he is acting out (talking back to Tressel, the eye black, turning his back to the coach while be talked to, etc.) and acting like, well, a toddler. Maybe it is time to change this.
I suggest that Jim Tressel puts Joe Bauserman (the current backup) into the game on Saturday. While Minnesota is a tough opponent, I believe that Bauserman can throw the ball well enough to win the game (something that Pryor can not do). This punishment to Pryor should calm him down, teach him a lesson, and make him work for his spot. It shows that he has lost favor, is no longer guaranteed anything, and that he has to work for it. Maybe a little competition could help drive this wild toddler towards puberty, and make him the player that he was meant to be.
If Todd Boeckman and his family were less classy, they would be holding their bellies and laughing right now.
Article comments
1 - Matthew T. Sussman
Good points across the board, but Terrelle Pryor is an amazing player in the wrong system. The only reason I saw him going to OSU is they wanted to ensure Michigan didn't get him. (Tate Forcier thanks Tressel in advance.)
Bench him, and he'll probably transfer to another top school and shine. If he transfers within the Big Ten (like Illinois or Penn State), well, then that's just trouble.
Jim Tressel's defenses are traditionally (and still are) first-rate. It's his slightly outdated offensive scheme that can't match up against the greatest teams. It's why his teams are on a three-game BCS losing streak.
2 - Robert M. Barga
The thing is, Pryor picked OSU to make him a NFL quarterback. From what i understand, he has clauses indicating that he needs to drop back and pass often, which is what he wanted. This is crap, but how it is. Pryor will not leave because he wants to be good, but, he can't, as he isn't letting himself.
also, he was verbal to UM before Rod went over...
It is the big ten, defense is what they live on
3 - Chip Etier
Agreed, Pryor is probably in the wrong system. How amazing he could be at this level of competition remains to be seen. He certainly did not have the impact on OSU that Tebow did in FLA.
I liked your use of verifiable facts in your article even with your obvious bias! LOL I'm a loyal LSU fan and was also a Buckeye fan back in the days of Archie Griffin, Rex Kern, and Woddy Hayes.
Good article!
4 - Robert M. Barga
I am a student and devout OSU fan, which i am quite sure was clear. I did my best to ignore my hatred of the spread to show why Pryor wasnt using it
5 - gulfportcarl
Nice article, You get to see everything first hand. I only know what I read and see and what my years of football tell me.
I hope Tress does something to stimulate the Quarterback postion. I don't know much about Joe Bauserman. If he's good enough to be signed by Ohio State he's good enough to play. Can't do any worse than TP has done. I would have put him in at have time of the purdur game. Nice blog.
6 - Robert M. Barga
Morning Carl, how are you doing?
Thanks for the comment about the site, but we are a magazine, not a blog (petpeeve of mine)
anyways, I believe that Tres will do something next week if need be, but odds are that he won't have to. Pryor is simply going to stop trying to pass and run instead, I am sure of it. If he doesn't, I will be leading the "Pull Him" chants from the student secton
7 - Robert M. Barga
what other term would you use?
8 - Zanesville
The other term I would use is "he has his moments" as defined by Tressel.
It is more suttle for the word suck even though it has the same meaning.
Anyway, what is Tressel going to do?Bauserman looks to green to start with some big games coming up.
Do you ever see Terrelle and if so, does he walk around campus like he's the greatest thing since Mike Vick....lets not go there..
How does Mr. Pryor carry himself on campus?
I see on T.V. he has tattoos now, he reminds me of someone trying to be Mr. Cool Hip Hop.
The look on face reminds me of someone that looks clue less. Would say this is a fair assessment?
A Clue Less Mr. Cool Hip Hop who is way in over his head.
9 - Robert M. Barga
Okay, he has moments of glory, but normally sucks. Does that work?
The fact of the matter is that Terrelle is playing far below his caliber, and he just isn't performing. In any thing else, we would say 'suck'
I have seen him on campus, and he looks like he isn't pompus, but he still has that swagger
10 - Advisor
I do have to give Terrelle credit for his big game in the Rose Bowl.
He did play very well and he showed he is clutch and a big play maker.
The running game was stopped in the 2nd half and if it wasn't for T.P., we would have lost the game.