DawgTalkers.net Forums DawgTalk Tailgate Forum Pryors visit to UM ....

this kids trouble Pete .... when he was at the US Army bowl he said one of his big goals was to meet women ...

the only intelligent thing I've seen him do so far is let Batch help him .. that actually shows alot of intelligence ... but he's MILKING THIS and he's going to be a SELLFISH PLAYER no matter where he goes .. he has said a dozen other things that when added together make it obvious ... and although I agree with everything U said (wondering why U had to throw the race card out there ... uncalled for .. ) ... this is NOT SOCIETY'S FAULT ..... thats just a BS excuse ....

good luck with him wherever he goes ... hes got a TON OF TALENT and will be a handfull off the field ... will be interesting to see how he turns out .....

A "silent soft" .. *LOL* ..... and where did U hear this ... cause if their were any truth to that it would be all over rivals and scout ... and i have heard it no where ...

BUT EVEN IF HE DID .... do u care to explain to me why he's going to South bend in Febuary??? if he were going to see a game I could understand .. but he's going to the middle of no where in the dead of winter to a school with no night life ... whats he want some good quality study time there??? *LOL* ..

so LOGIC DICTATES even if he did give a silent soft once U look at all the factors surronding his visit ... you'd have to conclude he is at least somewhat interested in the domers ...

like I said I believe he will end up a Bucknut ... but he is no lock at this point ...

FYI .... Tresell spent Wednesday or Thursday with Wells ... and Wells confirmed his visit to ND is still a go this AM ....

the weather may not co-operate as the airport in SB and more than likely in Chi-town is having problems with this weather ... so he may be delayed or cancelled ...

I don't know if the kid is trouble or not. He is a kid. I can say that he has shown some immaturity. They all can't be Amobi Okye's. And we shouldn't expect them all to be. Frankly, Yes I agree that is not a good sign. I personally don't care where he ends up. And I did say from the very beginning that my comments were not meant to be taken as a defense for him. Regardless of everything else HE is responsible for his own actions. To this point I haven't seen alot to impress me concerning his character off the field. But he IS just a kid, and frankly he is probably too young or immature to deal with the fame he is receiving...Sure he is having fun with it now....but he will learn quite fast how the backlash will come upon him.

But my real point as you know was just the amount of information that is readily accessible. And how that also plays a large part in all of this. The race card I pulled was just another example of how much less information was out there. It doesn't mean I agree with the stance, because I think it was ignorant and repulsive....it is, however, still the truth. In the 40's and 50's and even part of the 60's, minorities were not heavily recruited. So that is a LARGE group of people we as individuals did not have information about as we are getting now.

FYI ....

February 3, 2008


Chris Balas
TheWolverine.com Senior Editor

Talk about it in The Fort
In one corner - Michigan head coach Rich Rodriguez and members of his staff. In the other - Ohio State head man Jim Tressel and a handful of his. Such was the scene last night in Jeannette, Pa., where quarterback Terrelle Pryor, the nation's top recruit, played in his last home high school basketball game ...



Terrelle Pryor
Pryor (6-5, 225), also an elite basketball recruit, scored 27 points and added 12 points in Jeannette's 76-57 win over East Allegheny. At halftime, Rodriguez and Tressel spoke for a few moments, though Jeannette head football coach Ray Reitz joked, "I thought I might have to wear an official's striped shirt to separate the staffs."

Both Tressel and Rodriguez spoke with Pryor's parents, Craig and Toni Pryor, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review added.

Pryor told the Philadelphia Daily News Saturday it's 50-50 he'll make a Signing Day decision [Feb. 6]. It's also possible he'll wait a few days to make his choice.

"I'm really undecided whether or not I'll take the trip to Oregon, but they are still on my list," said Pryor. "I'm still not ruling anyone out."

Finally, while Pryor said in December he'd like to work in a spread offense, he told the Daily News he was interested now in "Any offensive system where I can get some good numbers that can help me get in the NFL."

Watch TheWolverine.com for the latest on Pryor in the days to come ... and for several photos of the night's events, visit The Fort, TheWolverine.com's premium message board, where several of our subscribers have posted pictures.

FYO keith wells anounces where hes going tommorow. Sources say its either Tennessee or OSU

FYI on Wells ...

Wells still unsure if it will be the Buckeyes, Irish or Vols
By Jeff Hood

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Published on: 02/03/08

Gainesville defensive end Keith Wells plans to do a lot of soul searching as he watches the Super Bowl.

Wells, who returned from a weekend trip to South Bend, Ind. Sunday afternoon, will announce at 11:30 a.m. on Monday if he will play college football at Notre Dame, Ohio State or Tennessee.

“Notre Dame made a lot of leeway this weekend,” Wells said. “Right now, they’re all even.”

Wells said he doesn’t plan to answer his cell phone this evening, even if it appears Ohio State coach Jim Tressel, Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis or coach Phillip Fulmer of Tennessee has dialed his number.

“I won’t talk to anybody else before I announce,” he said. “Just before I announce, I’ll call some of these coaches and tell them if I’m coming or not.”

Last week, the Irish looked to be a longshot to sign Wells. Now, Weis and company appear to have a legitimate chance.

“The visit to Notre Dame was nice,” Wells said. “I had heard about the campus, but I wasn’t expecting it to be that beautiful. You could just feel the tradition.”

I still think he ends up a Suckeye ....

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I still think he ends up a Suckeye ....

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I guess I'd rather play for Ohio St. than for a team that couldn't beat Air Force or Navy....


Notre Dame has a great tradition, but they were flat out embarassing this year.

Good for U ... some guys the Bucknuts recruited pretty hard have chosen us ... guess guys like Dan McCarthy, Kyle Rudolph, Steve Filer, Sean Cwynar, Darius Fleming among others are just not as "smart" as U and are idiots ...

In other news.....Michigan got a commit today from 4 star Texas RB/ATH Terrence Robinson. Noel Devine like.

Did you expect a decent post after calling them suckeyes?
He didn't say anything wrong....ND sucked balls last year..if thats too hard for you to swallow welll then you can go..nevermind

Arch,

That response just had me cracking up. Good stuff man! Go Bucks

But it's M*CH*GAN! We have a rule that says we can't say your name..we go to great lenghts to try and avoid it...like "the team up north" or the way i jus did...so it's jus easier to say scuM
lol you guys have the right to call us suckeyes or whtever else u call us

Wells is a Suckeye .....

and here's the latest on Pryor ....

Pryor to decide Wednesday

Decision day will be at noon Wednesday for Terrelle Pryor.

Pryor, star quarterback at Jeannette High School, said today he is "80 to 90 percent sure" he will announce his choice at a news conference Wednesday. He had been considering pushing back his decision a week or so, and possibly visiting the University of Oregon.

But Pryor said he will not visit Oregon and the Ducks are out of the picture.

"I have to call them today and tell them," Pryor said.

Pryor said he will decide among Ohio State, Michigan and Penn State, although Ohio State and Michigan have been the leaders all along.

Jeannette school officials are also making preparations for the announcement Wednesday in the school gymnasium. Jeannette principal Stu Albaugh said only Pryor's invited guests and media members will be permitted to attend. The public is not welcome.

ESPN and CSTV plan to announce Pryor's decision live. Sports Illustrated and the Washington Post are sending reporters and newspapers from Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan also will be represented.

He's got the frame to put the weight on ... right now no one really knows where he will end up ... but my guess is with the Bucknuts running a 4 - 3 and then having a great haul at LBer all ready that Wells is going to be a DE there ... but who knows ...

regardless Nas he's a NICE GET ....

Nice to see Pryor letting the Ducks know after he tells the press .. him and RR seem to be from the same mold ...

rumor has it your boy Daniels may not get in?? any truth to that???

RECENT UPDATES!!

Five-Star Prospects
Terrelle Pryor - QB - Jeannette, Pa.
Rivals.com recruiting analyst Mike Farrell confirmed with Terrelle Pryor this morning that he will 100 percent sign tomorrow. He's down to Ohio State, Michigan and Penn State and will announce at 12:05 p.m. ET on television.
Julio Jones - WR - Foley, Ala.
Nation's No. 1 ranked receiver is expected to make his decision on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. ET between Alabama, Florida, Florida State and Oklahoma. Will announce on TV.
Darrell Scott - RB - Ventura (Calif.) St. Bonaventure
The nation's No. 1 running back recruit has narrowed his choices to Texas and Colorado, and, according to sources, it appears that the Buffs have the inside track as of Tuesday morning. Will announce at 12:50 p.m. ET on Wednesday at the ESPN Zone in Anaheim.
Enrique Davis - RB - Chatham (Va.) Hargrave Military Academy
Nation's top prep school prospect. Visited Tennessee over the weekend. May not decide until after Signing Day. Auburn, Maryland, Ole Miss and Oregon also in the mix.


Four-Star Prospects
E.J. Abrams-Ward - Ath - Thomasville, N.C.
It's down between North Carolina and Tennessee and he's expected to announce his decision at 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday during a small ceremony at his high school.
Joe Adams - DB - Little Rock (AR) Central Arkansas Christian
Adams has been a long-time commit to Southern Cal, but took an official visit to in-state Arkansas in January and has been silent since. He'll sign his LOI at 11 a.m. ET on Wednesday.
Aaron Boyd - WR - Lexington (Ky.) Henry Clay
Scheduled to announce his decision at 10:30 a.m. ET on Signing Day at his high school. Confirmed he's down to Oregon and Kentucky and has eliminated Missouri and Arkansas from contention.
T.J. Bryant - CB - Tallahassee (Fla.) Lincoln
Visited Alabama, Florida, LSU and Southern Cal. Florida State and Miami also under consideration. Set to announce on Signing Day, but has not named a leader.
Ramon Buchanan - Ath - Melbourne (Fla.) Palm Bay High
Originally committed to Miami then switched to Florida on Jan. 20 and a week later decided to visit the Canes again. It's a two horse race which will be decided at 1 p.m. ET on Signing Day.
Quinton Coples - DE - Chatham (Va.) Hargrave Military Academy
Has said he is waiting to announce on Signing Day with other Hargrave prospects at 10:45 a.m. ET. Is considered a UNC lean but Florida State, NC State and Tennessee also hold out hope.
B.J. Daniels - QB - Tallahassee (Fla.) Lincoln
Strong-armed quarterback has already visited South Florida and Memphis. Did not visit Michigan despite much speculation. Could it be related to Pryor's decision ultimately? No announcement time set.
Rod Davis - DT - Aldine (Texas) Eisenhower
Will narrow his list to two school at 9 a.m. ET and then will announce his decision at 8:30 p.m. ET on Signing Day at a local church. Texas, Texas A&M and Florida are in the mix.
J.B. Fitzgerald - LB - Princeton Junction (N.J.) West Windsor Plainsboro South
Fitzgerald committed to Michigan in August, but with the coaching change in Ann Arbor, he has opened up his recruitment and officially visited Rutgers on Jan. 25. Expected to decide between the two schools on Wednesday.
Jarmon Fortson - Ath - Columbus (Ga.) Carver
Committed to Auburn back in September, but according to AuburnSports.com, the Tigers are no longer recruiting Fortson making Florida State his likely choice at 1:45 p.m. ET on Wednesday.
Matt Hall - OT - Russellville, Ark.
Houston Nutt and Ole Miss have made a late run at the Arkansas commit, but the Hogs were able to get Hall on campus last weekend. It's down between those two schools.
Jamie Harper - FB - Jacksonville (Fla.) Trinity Christian
Visited Miami over the weekend and is no longer granting media interviews. Will announce on Signing Day at 12:20 p.m. ET. Miami, Florida State, Clemson and Illinois are all in the mix.
Brandon Harris - CB - Miami (Fla.) Booker T. Washington
Could be the cornerback most prepared to play as a true freshman. Florida, Miami and Ohio State are finalists. Farrell says Miami will be tough to beat.
Jerrell Harris - LB - Gadsden (Ala.) Gadsden City
Fast-rising linebacker recruit will announce on Signing Day at 3 p.m. ET. Finalists include Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, USC and Tennessee.
Lamar Harris - Ath ? Gilmer, Texas
Four-star athlete Lamar Harris had been a long-time Texas A&M commitment, but a Jan. 25 visit to Oklahoma has caused him to de-commit and sign with the Sooners at 9 a.m. ET on Wednesday.
Mark Ingram - ATH - Flint (Mich.) Southwestern Academy
Committed to Alabama at 3:30 p.m. ET today.
Josh Jenkins - OG - Vienna (W.V.) Parkersburg
Scheduled to announce on Signing Day at 9 a.m. ET. Considering Ohio State, Florida State and West Virginia.
Benjamin Jones - OT - Miami (Fla.) Northwestern
Visited Miami over the weekend. Will decide between the Canes, where several teammates have already committed, and Clemson.
Datone Jones - DE - Compton, Calif.
Long-time UCLA commit enjoyed a visit to Oregon. But Rick Neuheisel is now recruiting him for UCLA. Could announce for the Ducks or Bruins on Signing Day.
Uona Kavienga - LB - Los Angeles (Calif.) Leuzinger
Committed to BYU and once committed to UCLA, Kavienga is down to BYU, UCLA and USC. Will sign at 9:30 p.m. ET tomorrow on television.
Milton Knox - RB - Lake Balboa (Calif.) Birmingham
Officially visited Notre Dame this past weekend. Will decide among UCLA, Notre Dame and Florida on Signing Day at 7 p.m. ET on local television.
T.J. Lawrence - WR - Lakeland (Fla.) Kathleen
Will make his decision on national TV on Wednesday. South Carolina, Virginia Tech, Florida and Michigan are finalists.
Kapron Lewis-Moore - DE - Weatherford, Texas
Expected to announce his final decision on Wednesday with Notre Dame looking strong late in the process against Texas A&M.
Corey Liuget - DT - Hialeah, Fla.
A soft commitment to Illinois, LSU and Florida State have been making a late push for the Rivals100 player. Will sign with one of those three at 9 a.m. ET on Wednesday.
Onterrio McCalebb ? Ath - Fort Meade, Fla.
Committed to Auburn in mid-December, but continued taking visits to Rutgers and Michigan. Will make his final decision on Signing Day.
Antoine McClain - OT - Anniston, Ala.
One of three blue chips from the state of Alabama who will make their decision on Signing Day. Clemson, LSU and Tennessee are finalists and his decision is expected at 10 a.m. CT.
Sam McGuffie - RB - Cypress, Texas
McGuffie has been committed to Michigan since July, but reportedly made a visit to California in the last week. He indicated to Rivals.com in late January that he was sticking with Michigan.
Charles Mitchell - S - Clarksdale, Miss.
Southern Miss, Nebraska and Mississippi State are finalists. Don't be surprised if the blue chipper goes with the Golden Eagles. He will announce at 10 a.m. ET on Signing Day.
Brandon Moore - TE - Trotwood (Ohio) Trotwood-Madison
Moore is committed to Michigan, but there's still some question how solid he is after taking an official visit to Miami on Jan. 25 and remaining quiet since then. Will sign his LOI at 9 a.m. ET on Wednesday.
Nick Perry - DE - Detroit (Mich.) Martin Luther King
Will announce around Signing Day at 3 p.m. ET at a local boys and girls club among Miami, Michigan, Michigan State and USC.
Robert Quinn - DE - North Charleston (S.C.) Fort Dorchester
Has visited Alabama, Auburn and North Carolina and will choose among the three schools at 10:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday at his high school.
Greg Shaw - OT - Miami (Fla.) Monsignor Pace
Either LSU and West Virginia will be the lucky school when he announces at Noon ET at his high school.
Michael Shaw - RB - Trotwood (Ohio) Trotwood-Madison
Long-time Penn State commit officially visited Michigan on the weekend of Jan. 18. He hasn't talked in weeks so we'll have to wait until 9 a.m. ET on Signing Day to find out where he signs.
Kye Staley - Ath - Guthrie, Okla.
Originally committed to Oklahoma State, but took an official visit to Arkansas on Jan. 25. Is 50/50 between the two schools and will make his final decision on Wednesday.
Hamani Stevens - C - Hemet, Calif.
UCLA has made up huge ground on Stevens when Oregon and BYU were thought to be the two favorites. Has postponed his announcement twice and will sign at 3:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday.
Tommy Streeter - WR - Miami (Fla.) Northwestern
Announcement will happen at 9 a.m. ET tomorrow. Farrell reports that Miami is favorite, with Oregon and South Carolina still involved.
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=880&CID=765305

Somebody at Trotwood-Madison is not much of an Ohio State fan,....

Sweet, a recruiting pissing match.

Breaking news is Pryor won't be signing tomorrow. He's going to take an official to Penn State and most likely follow it up by going to Oregon. Was just on sirius.

Yep, I am seeing it all over Bucknuts boards, but I don't have a link. You got one from that Farrell guy Nas?

The only thing this circus is missing is a tent.

ESPNU must be ticked if this is true. They have a whole crew at Jeanette for tomorrow.

*sigh* This kid needs to get over himself, make a decision and go with it. Isn't there a date by which high schoolers must declare for a college (letter or intent or whatever)?

Ahhh! I'm not up on all that. I was thinking the 6th was the LAST day kids could sign. Still, the kid is putting all 4 schools in a bad situation. Do they hang on to a scholarship for him or let it go to someone else that does want to go there?

Yeah no doubt this will hurt OSU's chances. Normally, I am all about the hype and excitement and stuff like that, but to be honest this is getting to be a bit much. Gotta agree with Babe on that.


I have followed this very closely since the beginning, and I now have officially given in as to what I think he will do.

Isn't Rivals still reportnig that he will announce tomorrow?

He has until sometime in early April to sign, I believe.

And, yes, the schools need to keep a scholarship open for him. Or give it to someone else and pass on Pryor. If he waits, the schools he doesn't pick will either have to settle on a lesser recruit or hold the scholarship for next year.