Terrelle Pryor: 5-Star, Dual-Threat Contradiction
With that out of the way, I think we should all agree on one thing – Pryor seems to be a walking, talking contradiction. In one breath, Pryor delays his college signing because he wants to take all of his visits and make the most thoughtful decision possible. In the next, he fails to schedule a single new visit over the next six weeks, yet visits Ohio State (again). Yeah, I know he has basketball to play, but he managed to make it to OSU’s campus, which, incidentally, is twice as far from his high school as State College.
In a recent article, Pryor states that basketball will not have an effect on his college decision and then allegedly schedules a visit to Memphis, a basketball school.
Now that I'm starting to get more realistic about this whole thing, I just think there's no way I could play both football and basketball. Just with school alone, I think there's no way I can do both. Plus, I'm going to want at least a little bit of time to myself.
That story is not completely substantiated in my mind but it is being reported by major players. If it is true, how do you make sense of it? And, I have to imagine that it counts as one of his official visits. (Bye, bye Oregon.)
Finally, he offers himself up as a controlled young man, wanting to fully control his destiny. After all, that is why he is talking these extra two visits, right? Then he goes out and gets in two fights in a matter of a few weeks? Where did the maturity go? Isn't he jeopardizing all he is working towards? (And, while I am on the topic, how long does he have to take these extra visits? Until April 1? Beyond? I have no idea.)
I know he is an 18-year old high school kid with a lot of pressure on him. I know he has coaches, teammates, friends, and family pulling him in every direction. Believe me, I get it. I am not saying he is a bad person. Far from it. I just call it like I see it. I am simply saying that his statements and actions make it impossible to read his character or intentions.
One last thing, I really hope he comes to Ohio State.
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