17 Mar, 2008

First Football, Then Basketball. What’s Next for Terrelle Pryor?

Posted by: Rob Bluey In: Sports



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High school football standout Terrelle Pryor left his mark on Western Pennsylvania athletics last fall when he led the Jeannette Jayhawks to the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association state title.

This weekend Pryor proved once again why he just may be the greatest athlete ever to play high school sports in Pennsylvania. He led the Jayhawks to another PIAA title, this time in basketball against Philadelphia Strawberry Mansion. When it was all said and done, Jeannette’s seven players — all starters on the football team — won in overtime, 76-72. Pryor finished with 23 points, 8 rebounds, 5 blocked shots, 4 assists and 4 steals. (Photos of the game.)

After the game, he also said he would make his decision on a football program this week. He’s narrowed it down to two schools among these four: Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan and Oregon. I had said earlier that Pryor would pick Michigan, but I’m no longer so certain. My father thinks Ohio State and Penn State probably lead the pack these days.

UPDATE — March 18, 7:47 p.m.: Pryor will announce his decision tomorrow at a noon press conference in Jeannette. Pryor never made an official visit to Penn State or Oregon, meaning neither school will likely make the cut. My gut tells me it’ll be Ohio State. Nothing would make me happier than to see new Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez lose his top recruit.

1 Response to "First Football, Then Basketball. What’s Next for Terrelle Pryor?"

1 | fredko

March 17th, 2008 at 9:39 pm

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If not Buffalo, then PSU!!

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