OT: Tressel says Pryor's development will be "scary" good.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/23/tressel-says-itllbe-scary-to-see-what-pryor-can-do/
What is JT up to? He was at TP's pro day last Saturday offering his phone number to anyone who wanted to talk about TP's abilities. Now this article where he basically says TP's development will be scary good because he has made so much progress since he can concentrate on football and not have to deal with going to class, schoolwork and, my personal favorite, "the social aspects of being that age".
Does anyone believe TP was losing a lot of practice time concentrating on his schoolwork? Are the social aspects of that age finding loaner cars to drive and trading stuff for tats? I know there was a whole thread on TP yesterday, but I just can't figure out why Tressel has such a soft spot for this guy. He either really thinks he's a father figure or he is up to something that's going to come out of left field.
I thought this was OT because neither are still at Ohio.
August 23rd, 2011 at 2:59 PM ^
I would already label Pryor's development as a human being under Tressel as "scary."
August 23rd, 2011 at 2:56 PM ^
I wouldnt rule anything out, like, say for instance, Tressel becoming some sort of paid advisor/coach/somethingofthatilk for the Raiders.
Jim Tressel in a pirate costume with an eye patch...now thats something I'd love to see
August 23rd, 2011 at 2:56 PM ^
Considering he was undeclared his whole time at Ohio State, I'm not going to assume to that he took any high level classes. I am assuming that he tok a bunch of freshman classes his whole career.
August 23rd, 2011 at 3:43 PM ^
Big Ten rules don't allow that. You have to make progress toward a degree.
August 23rd, 2011 at 4:03 PM ^
Then why was he listed as undeclared still on Ohio State's website?
August 23rd, 2011 at 2:57 PM ^
pay cut at Oakland is going to affect his play in a negative way, IMO.
August 23rd, 2011 at 3:02 PM ^
You can believe anything JT says, he never lies.
August 23rd, 2011 at 3:08 PM ^
He doesnt lie....he just....um....alright yea he lies a whole hell of a lot.
August 23rd, 2011 at 3:03 PM ^
That's a good one
August 23rd, 2011 at 3:07 PM ^
That Earthquake was scarier than Pryor's development will be...
August 23rd, 2011 at 3:08 PM ^
there goes Jim Tressel ladies and gentlemem.... the Senator trying to throw his weight around
you'd think most people in his shoes would know enough to keep their heads down for a long time! Seriously, order pay-per-view, go be a consultant for the CFL, or do anything but talk about the 1 player who you allowed to bring your career to a screeching halt!
smh ....
August 23rd, 2011 at 3:12 PM ^
Am I the only one that feels as though his credibility is completely shot? Meaning, even all that football knowledge is somehow tainted and worthless?
August 23rd, 2011 at 3:15 PM ^
i'm with ya on that ....
August 23rd, 2011 at 4:09 PM ^
I still think that if you want advice on how to play field position football, rely almost exclusively on your defense without any real progression in your offense, and waste oodles of talent by never taking chances, then JT may be the foremost expert for you to consult.
He's a good football coach and a good recruiter, and perhaps a little deficient in the character judgment area.
August 23rd, 2011 at 4:13 PM ^
That is kind of my point though - even though he's a wealth of knowledge, it feels like his poor decisions somehow taint his knowledge about X's and O's. Like his football knowledge is the fruit of a poisoned tree and it cannot be rehabilitated. I suspect that the sanctions he gets from the NCAA are going to follow him to his next coaching gig in college football, if any.
August 23rd, 2011 at 3:13 PM ^
That's exactly what I've been thinking and why I think he's up to something. Tressel may be a lot of things but stupid isn't one of them.
August 23rd, 2011 at 3:12 PM ^
spewing all he knows ...
August 23rd, 2011 at 3:14 PM ^
Keeping his friends close and his enemies closer? I think you may be onto something there.
August 23rd, 2011 at 3:21 PM ^
...would amount to the intellectual equivalent embodied within Horton Hears a Who. And I'm actually probably doing a disservice to the depth and complexity of Dr. Seuss' writing in making that comment.
August 23rd, 2011 at 3:15 PM ^
It sure wan't under your watch
August 23rd, 2011 at 3:16 PM ^
Tressel should disappear, the more he is visible and audible, the longer we all swing at him. Great opening comment by the way LOL!!!
August 23rd, 2011 at 3:18 PM ^
My son attended Ohio last year and had the "luck" to be in a biology class with TP. He stated to me that when he did show up he would drag along his tutor, his girlfriend, Posey and Posey's girlfriend. While class was going on his tutor would take notes while the other 4 sat around and BS'd. Sounds like his school work was a real distraction.
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August 23rd, 2011 at 3:32 PM ^
and hopefully not the last.
August 23rd, 2011 at 3:19 PM ^
Happy Easter!!
August 23rd, 2011 at 3:27 PM ^
What an ass hat. Got to love the guy that makes you lose your $3M/yr gig
August 23rd, 2011 at 3:42 PM ^
The only guy that made Tressel lose his gig was Tressel.
August 23rd, 2011 at 3:20 PM ^
JT wants to be the head coach of the Raiders. Perfect fit.
August 23rd, 2011 at 3:26 PM ^
He might develop as a wide reciever or tight end...4.36 forty at his size can play in the NFL. Would I give up a 3rd round pick to find out-not so much.
August 23rd, 2011 at 3:34 PM ^
Resume' complete...A Tressel endorsement.
August 23rd, 2011 at 3:36 PM ^
It sounds like Tessell inadvertently admitting that he did a poor job developing Pryor, because his schoolwork wasn't that big of a big time sink. How long does it take to get a tattoo? Maybe that was the reason.
August 23rd, 2011 at 3:48 PM ^
*retirement* pay.
August 23rd, 2011 at 4:55 PM ^
Give him a break
/s
August 23rd, 2011 at 5:12 PM ^
This really doesn't show anything good. I mean, other QBs progress just fine with classwork. Look at Andrew Luck at a university much more challenging than Ohio State. Pryor never showed any real good progress, and actually regressed from his freshman to sophomore years. Oakland will odds are switch him to WR or TE or something.
August 23rd, 2011 at 5:31 PM ^
His development will be scary now that Pryor will have that time to murder people...steal from you, steal from me...
August 23rd, 2011 at 5:40 PM ^
I don't know why he is saying that now his development will be scary good now that he doesn't have schoolwork, ect. Every college quarterback in the country has to do those things, JT acts like TP was the only QB in college football that actually...um...went to college. To top it off it is widely known that TP is not the brightest guy so Jim's point goes even more to shit, it's not like TP was taking pre-med. TP is now an uncaged bird as far as his progress. Spot on, Jim.
TP won't be a QB in the NFL. Accuracy and arm strength far trumps athletic ability at the QB position in the NFL. Not that being a great athlete isn't a plus, but it's not required to be a good NFL QB. Even Sun Tan Man (McShay), who is notorious for overrating QBs (See Woodson, Andre) said that he is an H-Back or a TE. If he can gain 30 pounds and still run somewhat like he does he might not be too bad of an H-Back. That will take a lot of work. Work I don't think he's ever had to put in because of his god given athletic ability. We'll see.
August 23rd, 2011 at 5:59 PM ^
Since we all know that Oakland is the cradle of pro-QBs, I have no doubt they are the perfect place for TP to develop. Worked great for just about every other QB they drafted in the last 10 years!
August 23rd, 2011 at 6:06 PM ^
So, someone with no credibility is confident in the development of someone with no credibility......sounds about right for two former OSU folks.
August 23rd, 2011 at 6:21 PM ^
Thats why he's hanging around TP. Instead of moving on and trying to straighten out his life(JT) he has continued to go slummin with TP!
August 23rd, 2011 at 6:21 PM ^
Thats why he's hanging around TP. Instead of moving on and trying to straighten out his life(JT) he has continued to go slummin with TP!
August 23rd, 2011 at 6:21 PM ^
Thats why he's hanging around TP. Instead of moving on and trying to straighten out his life(JT) he has continued to go slummin with TP!
August 23rd, 2011 at 7:31 PM ^
the charm.
August 23rd, 2011 at 7:34 PM ^
Its good that TP will no longer be distracted by the "social aspects of being that age" now that is he so much older after being drafted in the NFL supplemental draft.
August 24th, 2011 at 7:58 AM ^
I thought that was stupid too. In his interview Monday night he said he made mistakes but he was younger and now he makes better decisions. Wasn't he still driving "loaner" cars like 6 months ago? I'm sure moving to LA and having (maybe) more cash in his pocket will help his decision making.