For the Buckeye fans, a trip down memory lane. For the Arkansas fans, meet Mr. Pryor.
One thing Pryor has that Mallett doesn’t? A touchdown reception.
(Just an FYI…I didn’t create the video above, just pulled it from YouTube. A special thanks to Buckeyeboy231 for the mashup.)
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Hmmmmm,…..okaaay? And your point is?
I suppose normally we would be aw-struck by this athletic specimen of a QB, but since we already played against a guy named Cam who’s better and has a trophy to back it up, it’s just hard go there I suppose.
No really though, I’ve seen Terrell play this year already, as I assume a lot of Hog fans have.
He’ll be tough, no doubt about it, but I don’t think he’ll catch the Hog D as flat-footed as he did some of the players on those defenses. It should be a great game.
Does it really need a point? What are you going to say when I post a pep video of TBDBITL? (Look it up). It’s something I do around here very now and then.
I think the Pryor/Newton comparison is a good one. Newton is being used more as a dual-threat running qb while Tressel tends to rely on Pryor as a passer more than a runner. That may be due to an ongoing knee injury more than anything.
I’m very curious to see how the Arkansas D keeps up with Pryor. There isn’t a team yet this year that he hasn’t caught flat footed at moments. (I know…strength of schedule…strength of schedule.)
Pryor wants to be more of a passer than a runner. He actually wants an NFL career as a quarterback.
Don’t look now, but I think Tim Tebow just brock the starting lineup at Denver. Didn’t look too bad in his first game as the starter either did he?
One game that his team lost. I’m so impressed.
I suppose not, but since you were being kind enough to offer an introduction to someone we’ve already seen play a bit, It thought you were looking for a response. My bad.
But since you did brought it up, the reasoning behind such a thing as strength of schedule clues voters/coaches/analyist in on what they are getting.
Like i’ve said before, if the strength of schedule means nothing, then why is it an issue?
Arkansas fans or even SEC fans aren’t responsible for it. It’s there because you can’t be a team like Boise St. or TCU and rightfully play for a NC beating up on a schedule full of creampuffs, while a deserving team who plays the best competition in the country plays in the Gator Bowl.
Look, I know some of your fans can’t stand the SEC. I’d be upset too if my favorite team landed in a BCS bowl 9 times against SEC opponents and lost every time, but it is what it is.
Just remember though, they didn’t play the same SEC team every time did they? meaning strength of schedule is real when it comes to a conference like the SEC and brings a lot to the conversation, not just because Arkansas/SEC fans say it does, it just does.
We can’t help it because your tired of hearing it. It’s not out fault.
Just as an FYI, our losses to SEC teams have nothing to do with my annoyance with the SEC. To be honest, a month ago I couldn’t have told you how many bowls we’ve lost to the SEC. Funny how I’ve been reminded.
I’m afraid you once again hit on what tires us so much with the SEC. From the way I understand it, we should just reserve a spot in the BCS championship for the SEC — one loss, two losses, four losses, whatever it takes to crown a SEC champion.
So yeah….it kind of is your fault that we’re tired of hearing it…over and over and over.
As I’ve said before, the ability to lose conference games says nothing about the strength of the conference.
Although Miami let us down this year, in past years the Buckeyes were tested out of conference early hence we had a good idea of where they stood. Our loses to USC took us out of the title hunt. Our win over Texas put us in it. We also accepted our place when we lost.
Unfortunately, we don’t get those out of conference tests with the SEC. Instead, we just have to take your word for it.
Jim,
Just in case I missed something, whens the last time a 3 or 4 loss SEC team played in the NC game?
I realize that LSU remarkably made it with 2 losses in ’07, but that was only because everyone else in the top 5 was so weak, losing in the final week of regular season play.
They surely had some help with other teams losing, but they didn’t need it against the Buckeyes did they?
Just making a point. Something about the sense of entitlement that seems to go with the SEC.
Jim, people can’t tell when you’re facetious. It’s obviously not working for you.
It does seem to be a problem lately. I guess the regular readers have gotten used to it.
I really like my “ability to lose conference games” comment though. I’m sticking to it hoping it goes viral.
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At 48 seconds is going to be the biggest issue for Arkansas. If they get too aggressive going after the ball, they will all jump to Pryor’s run and he’ll just chuck it up to a wide open receiver.
Oh…and just to clarify in case you hadn’t figured it out, I’m Annapolisbuckeye. Sometimes the comments come up as both.
The only reason I use the alias is that back when I started this blog I was a high school teacher and I didn’t want my students to find me. One of these days I’ll switch it over.
It’s funny how Big 10 fans are so clueless as to why SEC teams schedule weak non-conference opponents. They tire of hearing about the SOS/”we play each other conversation, but still have the ignorance to ask why we schedule the way we do. Simply amazing..
Dare I ask?
Seems pretty obvious that they don’t want to face the challenge of playing a tough out of conference game. If they did, they would put the SEC SOS fallacy at risk.
Of course, that’s probably just my Big 10 ignorance talking.
I wouldn’t call it ignorance, just the usual excuse. When SEC teams are able to schedule OOC creampuffs and still manage to come up the 6th toughest schedule in the country, compared to a Big teams 64th, well then, what else needs to be proven.
Here’s another interesting point of view. ESPN’s Pat Forde seems to think if an 11-1 Michigan St. team beats a 9-3 Alabama team, it’s an upset. Hmmmmm, now why would he say such a thing?
I just can’t wait until these games begin ……
If they’re all scheduling creampuffs, they over inflate their record and the SOS.
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Does anyone know if it’s really true some Buckeye players may be ruled ineligible for the Sugar Bowl? I’m hearing that Columbus newspapers are repoting some of the players may have exchanged autographs for tattoos at a local tatoo parlor.
I hope it’s nothing. I really want to see Ohio St’s best shot in this game. That way, there’s no excuses.
Oh please tell me it isn’t so. Buckeye players suspended for the first 5 games of next season?
Players of a program so clean, they’re practically pristine? Oh my!
I’m just glad they’re still eligible for that good’ol fashion, southern a** whoopin on Jan. 4th.
It is pretty quiet around here ….. so, i may as well talk about the elephant in the room. Something does not sit well with suspending players “next year” for an infraction that was commited “this year”. If the players broke the rules then they should be suspended for the Sugar Bowl. I am almost certain that TP will be going to the NFL now. Why would he stick around tOSU if he is not allowed to play in the first 5 games next year. This kind of discipline is a joke to the NCAA and tOSU. I would hope that the AD takes a moral decision and suspends these players for the Sugar Bowl …… then argues with the NCAA about reienstating them back for a full season next year. Unless ….. this has already been negotiated behind closed doors and that is why these players get a “delayed penalty”.
What say you ……. tOSU guys?
Many of you have tooted over the last two years about how tOSU doesn’t tolerate violations …. and how the university doesn’t turn a blind eye on the players involved in this sort of thing. I guess this will really boil down to a character issue. These players have now been found guilty … should they be suspended for the Sugaer Bowl??? I would love to hear a sensible reason why this penalty should be supported. The university is trying to argue that the players were ignorant of the rules. Whose job is it to educate the players? This whole thing is really unfortunate.
I would have to agree with you there, Tony. We’ve already experienced what kind of folicy the NCAA pursues in following the Scam Newton episode. This isn’t much different in theory, just the overall value.
I do agree the players should be suspended for the Sugar Bowl instead of the first 5 games of next season, but the NCAA seems to have a way of spelling out the rules foreign of common sense to everyone else.
I do have to admit, having both squads at 100%, makes for a much more interesting game, but I think we all know the reasoning behind the NCAA’s decision is rooted deeply behind the all mighty $.
The punishment, in turn, is way too severe in the end. This doesn’t just involve one big game now for these guys, but now creates a larger decision that will effect their future professional careers. The NCAA is simply a joke.
What a dam mess Pryor, Posey, and Heron got into. Talk about distractions in the Sugar Bowl. I think any advantage may have gone out the fucking window. Sitting out five games in 2011 they might as well go Pro. To think that Bowserman could be the starting quarterback scares the shit out of me. It’s a good thing were deep in receivers and runningbacks. Lets hope Devon Carter comes back. Da, what good does it do to have receivers if you have no one to throw the damm ball. To think all of this trouble is for a tatoo, a dam tatoo. Stupid is how stupid does.
Carl …… If this was Alabama, Miami, USC, Michagan (etc) you would be the first one screaming foul. You have taken great pride in the fact that tOSU actually disciplines their players that violate rules. On many occassions you have attacked other colleges and questioned their ethics because they accepted this kind of behavior. I agree ….. this is a “distraction”. Good use of a word for 4 or 5 guys that face a 5 game suspension …… next year. Thats all this is …… a distraction. Because these players are going to bolt for the pro’s and never have to pay their penalty. What a joke. This was about much more than tattoos. This is about selling autographs, team jerseys, team pants, championship rings (to say a few of the charges). How about selling the team jerseys and pants …. where I come from …. that’s called stealing from the university. These players have been found guilty for violations during the 2010 season and should be suspended from playing in the Sugar Bowl. I am surprised that you and your alumni aren’t equally upset with the university for not taking the lead on this. If these players get to play in the Sugar Bowl …. then tOSU will be put in the same catagory of other colleges that only care about winning and let ethics be damned. To look at this issue any other way is simply hypocritical.
Tony and Gonzo, I would had rather seen them suspended fron the Sugar Bowl. Instead of 5 games next year. Kirk Herbstrret said it best last night on ESPN that this situation is a lack of respect for the team and university. I don’t know what the appeal will bring but at this point who cares. It’s funny how quick this punishment was handed out when others like say Regie Buch took years and years. I agree with what you said but it just pisses me off that Pryor, Psey, and Herron would let their fans down. I think thats the bigger issue, but like my post on Maurice Clarret everyone deserves a second chance.
Carl,
Every investigation is different and with all the loopholes/discrepincies involved with the NCAA, there’s no way to really understand why the USC/Bush fiasco took so long.
I think this particular case with OSU couldn’ve been much more of an open and shut case with the proper compliance from Ohio St officials and the players involved.
Everyone knows USC and Reggie Bush dragged their feet all the way to the end. Their arrogance has always been on a higher level than everyone elses, but in the end, it caught up with them this time IMO.
I agree with the appeal on this one. The only question is, if the ruling is changed, will the players still be eligible for the Sugar Bowl?
I say the ruling will be changed to either 4 or maybe even 3 games next season. If so, I would emagine the Sugar Bowl will have already been played by then.
The NCAA wants to make sure this game isn’t effected. They couldn’t have made that part more obvious.
Carl ….. I appreciate you stepping to the plate on this. While I believe that everyone deserves a second chance ….. this one may fall into the one strike and you are out rule. Stealing university property and selling it for money is not a small violation. I have worked for some major transportation companies in my time; UPS, Roadway, etc. If I stole from the company than there would not be a second chance. There is no way I could possibly believe that these kids thought that the Jerseys and Pants were “theirs” and it would be OK to sell. I started playing football as a youngster and on through High School .. At the end of every season there is a day set aside for you to turn in your equipment. I am sure that TP and the others have gone through the same drill many times themselves. This clearly was theft of university property and I am a little insulted that Gene Smith claims that the players thought the game equipment was theirs …. and OK to sell them. You seriously need to think about getting rid of this jack ass. At least coach said,
“We all have a little sensor within us, ‘Well, I’m not sure if I should be doing this,” Tressel said. “And sometimes it gets overrided by what you think your necessity is. … I would have to think that there was no way that they just thought that [selling items] would be common practice.”
So, once again we are overlooking these players because they, “didn’t know they were violating the rules” clause. Doesn’t tOSU have a staff of 6-8 full time employees that are soley responsible to educate the players on NCAA compliance. TP has been there for 3 years and he still pleads ignorance?? Either he is incredibly stupid or I am. Because I just don’t get it.
It was bad enough that the BIG10 was branded with the “leaders and legends” scarlet letter ….. Now you are being branded with a second one. If tOSU is really a “leader” than they would not tolerate these violations and they will suspend these 6 convicted players for the Sugar Bowl.
Finally something we can agree on. It happened back in 2009 when they were almost freshman.
They never did say who dropped the mammer on the fumbleing five. I would very interested to know. How does a team go through this and get ready to play in a BCS bowl? Might have been better to suspend them from the Sugar bowl then all the distraction would be gone. Hell! Think of the exuses we Buckeye fans could have used for losing the game. This will be a good test to see how Coach T pulls this one out. I know when I was coaching baseball I would have sat them for the game myself for letting your team down. Now we wait and let the truth come to the surface and what the NCAA does with the appeal.
Tony, I believe the items sold belonged to them, such as awards they won etc. They thought the items belonged to them and that they could do what they wanted with them. I’m sure the compliance dept. went over the do’s and don’ts with them. I believe the university has classes on NCAA rules and regs. I believe Coach T should suspend them from the Sugar Bowl simply on the principle of letting the team down and bringing shame on the university. You hear players getting suspended all the time for breaking team rules, what the hell is this. Suspending them would go along way in leading the way in these type of violations.
I want to win as bad as anyone does, but I don’t want a tainted win. Maybe I’m making to much of this, but Herbstreet is pissed like me. You know the ESPN’s of the world will be all over this like flies on shit. I don’t know if Cam was at fault or not, but ESPN was all over his shit.
Carl ….. items sold were Jerseys, pants, and cleats …… along with rings, awards, and trinkets. Definately was university athletic department equipment. If it was just rings, awards, and trinkets …… I wouldn’t be so disappointed in these guys and would have taken more of a “who really cares” attitude. I can see how the ignorance argument could be supported in the individual awards, rings, and trinket arguement. But …. they stole athletic dept equipment ….. and anyone who has played football (at any level) knows that the equipment belongs to the team ….. not the player. If I am USC ….. I am really pissed off right now. Cam Newton shakes down a few universities ….nothing happens. tOSU players are involved in major NCAA infractions ….. nothing happens. Yet ….. the NCAA throws the book at USC?? Something just doesn’t feel right about this whole thing. I hate USC with a passion …… and I loved seeing the hammer come down on that program. But this just doesn’t seem like we are all playing under the same rules.
“For the moment however they are for all intensive purposes, starving college students.” Apart from the grammatical gaffe, which corrected would read “all intents and purposes”, this is a ludicrous statement. Sorry, these five are NOT your average ‘starving college students’! They’re work contribution to pay their way through university is to do what what far less than 1% of the population will ever be gifted enough to even dream of, namely, to play football for a time-grade college to the roars and adulations of thousands if not millions. I’m nearly 60. I just talked to my older brother who lives in our hometown in NW Ohio where the unemployment rate is now 17%. Now that’s doing it tough! Millions of families and millions of students across the USA work and scrap and scrimp and save so that university educations can be gotten and made use of. These five are a disgrace to the program, and Coach Tressel (not to mention Gordon Gee) will lose heaps of his diminishing credibility if any of these five play even one minute in the Sugar Bowl.
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