Terrelle Pryor

Terrelle Pryor is a college football quarterback for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

After high school, Pryor had initially announced that Michigan was his possible destination after Rich Rodriguez was hired as the Wolverines' head coach. However, Pryor announced on March 19, 2008, that he would attend The Ohio State University for the 2008 season.

Fast Facts

1. Birthplace: Jeannette, Pennsylvania
2. Height: 6' 6"
3. Weight: 220 pounds
4. Football position: Quarterback
5. Scored a rushing touchdown in his college football debut¹

Quotes

• "I saw an opening and I wasn't going to be denied. That was my first touchdown and I wanted it bad."—on scoring in his Buckeyes debut²

• "I couldn’t go wrong either way. I could have went to Michigan and maybe started. At Ohio State, (starter) Todd Boeckman is still there, but I can learn from [a] senior."—on Ohio State coach Jim Tressel

• "There never was a [leading candidate]. It was just [that I felt] comfortable with Jim Tressel. Not that I wouldn’t be comfortable with Coach Rodriguez, but that’s my choice ... I shouldn’t feel bad right now, but I feel sort of bad because I said no to Michigan."—on not choosing Michigan³

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