ESPN OTL: Terrelle Pryor made $20-$40k autographing memorabilia

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ESPN OTL: Terrelle Pryor made $20-$40k autographing memorabilia

Per Michael Kim's Twitter:

http://twitter.com/#!/MKimESPNAmerica/status/78260918198353921

I don't see anything on their main page, and shockingly this hasn't created a Twitterstorm as of yet.  I'll update with links if/when they become available.

One has to think Pryor's decision to leave OSU is related to this forthcoming story.  Unfortunately, since he's no longer a student-athlete, he technically doesn't have to cooperate with the NCAA.

Edit: I'm an idiot who can't re-size an image.  Was going to post this here.

EDIT #2: Link courtesy of Erik_in_Dayton.  Gracias.

EDIT #3: More info coming out, this one by SportsbyBrooks (HT: TomVH on Twitter).

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June 7th, 2011 at 9:45 PM | I'm not sure... (Score:3 Funny)
ppToilet
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why I find this shocking anymore... But I still do...

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June 7th, 2011 at 10:34 PM | It's on the College Football Page at ESPN... (Score:1)
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http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=6637444

 

Edit:  Sorry, didn't see it posted down below...  left here for ease of finding. 

 Edit:  eeee

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June 7th, 2011 at 10:54 PM | Praise Jesus/Allah/Buddha (Score:4 Normal)
MichiganAggie
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That we didn't land Pryor

June 8th, 2011 at 12:17 AM | And Jah. (Score:4 Normal)
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And Jah. You can't forget Jah.

June 8th, 2011 at 12:32 AM | Krom, too. (Score:2 Normal)
Newk
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Krom, too.

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June 8th, 2011 at 3:29 AM | Yes (Score:2)
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June 8th, 2011 at 6:43 AM | (No subject) (Score:5 Normal)
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June 7th, 2011 at 10:52 PM | See, I told you guys he could afford his cars (Score:5 Normal)
iawolve
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They were obviously not gifts so this seems to be one big mistake and the NCAA can just head on home.....

June 7th, 2011 at 9:39 PM | For that much money (Score:5 Normal)
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I hope he signed each one with "everbody murders".

They will meet a dastardly fate here for that! There isn't a Michigan Man who wouldn't like go out and scalp those Buckeyes right now." -Bob Ufer, 1973 on OSU tearing down the M-Club banner

June 7th, 2011 at 9:42 PM | I hope he signed it with (Score:5 Normal)
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I hope he signed it with "Judas".

June 7th, 2011 at 10:08 PM | you rang? why would you hope (Score:5 Normal)
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you rang? why would you hope he signed each one with me?

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June 7th, 2011 at 10:12 PM | Best user name ever! (Score:3 Normal)
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...and sorry, I accidentally clicked "moderate".   Not sure what that does.

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June 7th, 2011 at 11:46 PM | It means you gave him an (Score:4 Informative)
jmblue
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It means you gave him an upvote, unless you changed the dropbox from "Normal" to one of the negative options.

June 7th, 2011 at 9:40 PM | That's nothing.  I made 65K (Score:5 Normal)
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That's nothing.  I made 65K last year hoein; and I didn't let my school or my teammates down.  

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June 7th, 2011 at 9:47 PM | hmmmm... (Score:5 Normal)
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65k?

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June 7th, 2011 at 10:11 PM | No, more like... (Score:3 Normal)
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June 7th, 2011 at 11:48 PM | (Score:-1 Flamebait)
June 7th, 2011 at 9:48 PM | Mr. Rogers... (Score:2 Normal)
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Mr. Rogers...you dirty old man...

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June 7th, 2011 at 9:40 PM | Gosh, I hope he invested (Score:2 Normal)
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Gosh, I hope he invested wisely and made smart choices about how to put his money to work for him.

What am I talking about?  Of course, he did.  Kid's 21 and already has his own attorney.  I'm sure he's got an accountant, too.

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June 7th, 2011 at 9:50 PM | well, he certainly was not burdened with a car payment (Score:5 Normal)
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well, he certainly was not burdened with a car payment

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June 8th, 2011 at 5:31 AM | For his sake, he also should (Score:5 Normal)
nikj
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For his sake, he also should have paid all his taxes on that money too. Otherwise the IRS might come asking questions. It's how they nailed Capone. Any U of M fans working at the IRS?

June 8th, 2011 at 10:04 AM | someone with the hammer and (Score:2)
UMich87
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a fistfull of subpoenas who could give a shit if you are a student athlete or not.   Remember Willem Dafoe as the head FBI investigator in Mississippi Burning, "Not only do I have the guts, I have the authority."

June 7th, 2011 at 9:40 PM | Can you imagine? (Score:5 Normal)
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If true, every game, EVERY ONE, since he accepted the first dollar, would be a game in which he was ineligible.

LOL.  

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June 8th, 2011 at 1:20 AM | I hope that Purdue loss is (Score:4 Normal)
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I hope that Purdue loss is still there.

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June 8th, 2011 at 2:52 AM | I was under the impression (Score:1)
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I was under the impression that when the NCAA invalidates seasons, it only takes away wins, no? So I would think Purdue would get to keep that win.

June 8th, 2011 at 11:42 AM | You are correct, good sir!! (Score:2)
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At least that is my understanding.

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June 8th, 2011 at 3:27 AM | I watched that game LOLZ (Score:3 Normal)
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Pretty sure losses aren't vacated. Justice.

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June 7th, 2011 at 9:42 PM | If he doesnt speak to (Score:2)
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If he doesnt speak to contradict the accusations, the accusations may prove to be sufficient.  The NCAA is not a court of law.  There are no rules of evidence.  What is tOSU going to argue if they feel their penalties are unfair....we only cheated all of our opponents for a decade a little as opposed to a lot....I dont think that is going to work so well since the press is chomping at the bit to hang the NCAA for inaction here.

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June 7th, 2011 at 10:21 PM | Burden > Evidence (Score:2)
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It's less about the rules of evidence and more about the NCAA not needing to meet a burden of proof, which could make the accusations problematic for the program.  

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June 8th, 2011 at 2:05 PM | They're required to follow their bylaws. (Score:2)
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I would be astonished if the bylaws don't set a burden of proof.

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June 7th, 2011 at 9:50 PM | The house of cards continues to fall... (Score:-1 Offtopic)
June 7th, 2011 at 9:44 PM | I guess he wasnt lying when (Score:1)
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I guess he wasnt lying when talking about selling items for his family, he was their sole source of income

June 8th, 2011 at 10:08 AM | It's hard to keep your family in Gucci and (Score:2)
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shoes without some supplemental income.

June 7th, 2011 at 9:50 PM | Before all this OSU stuff... (Score:5 Normal)
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I was like:

 

But now, I'm like:

 

Do Something. If it works, do more of it. If it doesn't, do something else.

June 7th, 2011 at 10:38 PM | This got a true LOL out of (Score:1)
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This got a true LOL out of me. Well done sir. I almost wish Pryor had decided to stay just to be an even bigger distraction but that just couldnt be plausible with this bombshell dropping.

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June 7th, 2011 at 10:54 PM | ha ha fat cat that is funny! (Score:0 Redundant)
June 8th, 2011 at 1:36 AM | Fuck (Score:3 Normal)
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I love cats.

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June 8th, 2011 at 1:34 AM | Despite the fact that your (Score:1)
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Despite the fact that your comment was upvoted to the max, I still upvoted that shit just on GP.

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June 7th, 2011 at 9:46 PM | The IRS (Score:5 Normal)
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will want to have a little talk with him, also.

June 7th, 2011 at 9:52 PM | this is good. (Score:5 Normal)
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You can ignore the NCAA and hide behind your attorney...the IRS not so much

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June 7th, 2011 at 10:06 PM | Should be an easy case to prove (Score:1)
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I just don't know if the dollars involved will get anyone excited about pursuing an investigation.  There are bigger tax cheats out there to occupy their time.

June 7th, 2011 at 10:13 PM | Pryor's a high profile case... (Score:1)
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You make an example of the few to influence the many. Looks like his stuff is sellling for a few bucks still...

http://www.sportsmemorabilia.com/sports-products/terrelle-pryor-signed-ohio-state-full-size-helmet-wcoa.html

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June 7th, 2011 at 10:21 PM | I'm holding out for one with (Score:5 Normal)
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I'm holding out for one with marijuana leaves on it.

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June 7th, 2011 at 9:47 PM | I am hopeful (Score:2)
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this is true as this would be the final nail. HOWEVA.... 'former friend who witnessed it'?? Only thing worse would be jilted ex-baby mama.

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June 7th, 2011 at 9:50 PM | "jilted ex-baby mama" (Score:2 Insightful)
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first read: hilarious

second read: hmmm... there probably is one out there and she's probably got some stories to tell.

June 7th, 2011 at 9:50 PM | $20K-$40K..... which he (Score:3 Normal)
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$20K-$40K..... which he promptly turned over to mom, who then bought her baby a sweet Nissan.  All makes perfect sense now.

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June 7th, 2011 at 11:47 PM | I was thinkin' (Score:2)
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the exact same thing.

June 7th, 2011 at 9:54 PM | Haha (Score:1 Normal)
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Haha

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June 7th, 2011 at 9:55 PM | IRS (Score:1)
neoavatara
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is an excellent point.  If it goes to court proceedings...this would explode.

OMG, this could be fun for months and months...

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June 7th, 2011 at 10:02 PM | Here is the ESPN link: (Score:2 Informative)
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http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=6637444

I can't open the twitter link that the OP provided, so I can't tell if you guys have this info or not.

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