TP Tidbits, Straight From His Center
July 13, 2009
Hey look! A new post! Sorry there hasn’t been a lot to report with the team doing their own thing with 7-on-7’s ahead of the start of Fall Camp, August 10th.
The Plain Dealer did a Q&A with Mike Brewster, fellow Brew Crewer and starting Center for the team. In it, he gives us a little update on how Terrelle is looking this summer.
PD: Why do you say your technique was terrible?
Pretty much last year, me and Terrelle were playing off athletic instinct and God-given athletic ability. This year he’s working on his throwing and I’m working on my knowledge and lifting and my hands and my technique. I’m excited to see what I can do when I know what I’m doing.
I’ve always loved the work ethic of the team; from the Frosh all the way through the 5 year seniors.
PD: What kind of improvements did you see in spring practice?
MB: I know Terrelle was working hard on his throwing and his reads and he has definitely come a long way. He ran a 4.3 this spring, so he has to be one of the fastest quarterbacks in the country at 235 [pounds].
Yes, folks. A 4.3 40 yd dash.
PD: Do things feel different for your class because you’re sophomores now?
MB: I feel like we’re a bunch of guys who are on the edge and about to break out. We’ll see. Once we get into the fire, we’ll see how we’re going to compete next year.
People say Terrelle can’t throw. I don’t really read the Internet, but some people sent me stuff of people talking me down, and I put it on a word document just to remind myself. If I feel tired today, go read that guy saying you’re not any good. I feel like we all have something to prove.
Standing up for his quarterback. And doing so without tears. Nice little interview. Very impressed with Brew.
TP Makes ESPN.com All Freshman Team
December 18, 2008
Seems like with each passing day there’s a new All-something team to write about. I’m not complaining! It’s a slow time right now with little else to talk about.
In any case, ESPN.com came out with their Big Ten All Freshman team and TP, along with 2 of his classmates made the cut.
Terrelle is the QB rep while Mike Brewster is the All Frosh center and embattled Nathan Williams is a defensive line selection.
I’m happy with these selections. Those guys were clearly the freshmen who contributed the most on the field. I know that most places don’t do All Sophomore teams, but it would be interesting to see how much progress would be made for the Brew Crew after another year in the program.
Phil Steele: Pryor is 3rd Team All-Frosh
December 17, 2008
Phil Steele, considered by many one of the top CFB analysts, has released his All-Freshman Team. Unlike the Sporting News, he lists 1st, 2nd, and 3rd team combos and Terrelle is included as a 3rd team QB selection. I kind of thought he’d get 2nd, but this aint my list. It’s Phil Steele’s.
Brew was once again the 1st team center selection, giving Ohio State 2 players on the combined All-Freshman teams.
No All-Freshman Award from Sporting News
December 16, 2008
TP wasn’t named to the Sporting News All Freshman Team. Baylor’s QB Robert Griffin was the QB representative. As I said yesterday, I would be perfectly ok with Griffin getting it, and I am. Here’s why: TP didn’t get his 1st start until the 4th game of the season. I honestly believe that if he take all the 1st team snaps through fall camp and been the starter from the jump, like Griffin, we’d be seeing his name there instead. So no beef with that list. Robert Griffin is a baller. Next year, Terrelle will be in the Heisman and All-American discussion. I’ll gladly take that over some Frosh of the Year honors.
However, while TP2 was left off of this list, his center, Mike Brewster did make the All-Freshman team. Congrats to Mike!
Oh, and while you’re checking out the All-Freshman team, why not read the comments. TP isn’t even on the list and there’s a bunch of people arguing over whether or not he’s any good. Pretty comical. He’ll show them all soon enough.
Thursday Update: Still No Starter Named
September 18, 2008
Another day, and the OSU quarterback picture isn’t any clearer. Not that any of us should really be all that surprised. This is Jim Tressel we’re talking about. It’s hard to get a straight answer out of that man, God love him.
So, JT gave another team update today on his radio show as well as in a media session. Aside from Beanie being out for a 3rd game, Tressel still hasn’t chosen a starting QB for Saturday’s matchup against Troy. He said that today’s practice, and other factors such as game-beginning field position will be part of the decision making process. Always keeping us guessing.
Expanding on the topic, Tressel makes it known that he doesn’t really want a 2 quarterback system. Ideally, he wants 1 QB to stand up and be “the guy”. I don’t know what y’all think, but given our 2 QBs, it seems to me that only one of them seems to have the swagger to stand up and take the job.
Having said all that, while I think TP should start, I feel like Boeckman will be the starter this week. Then the 2 will split the snaps throughout the game. Tressel knows how complicated this situation is. And he, more than anyone, knowns how fragile Todd’s psyche is nowadays. (Is it me, or did he not look like he was going to cry during the USC game?) Once Coach goes with Terrelle as the starter, he knows that he cannot go back to Todd even with competition in practice every day. I think Todd continues to start for a while, but his playtime will dramatically decrease as TP is groomed more and more for the starting job. When the staff feels comfortable “giving him the keys”, they will. After that, there is no turning back!
TP isn’t the only Brew Crew member who may get the call this weekend. O-lineman JB Shugarts and Mike Brewster are also in the mix. I like it. Competition only makes the team stronger. We all saw that the offensive line needs a makeover. Here’s to hoping these frosh can make an impact that helps the team improve.
Player Post-Game Interviews
September 2, 2008
A couple of days late, but always better late than never, right?
Also, I hope y’all noticed the shiny new header graphic. Now that there are game photos available of TP, I decided to take advantage and give the site a little facelife now that the Terrelle Pryor Era at the Ohio State University has officially begun. Gotta keep it fresh around here!
And also because I’m all about the Brew Crew love up in here, I’m sharing the 1st career TD (and catch) of TP’s roomie/BFF DeVier Posey. Check that out after the jump.
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Brew Crewin’: Posey Takes the 400 State Title
June 18, 2008
Brew Crewin’: Posey Takes the 400 State TitleIt’s time for another random post while I continue my search for the perfect WordPress theme for TPO. The bad news is I haven’t found one I’m in love with. The good news is that I have a few candidates I can tweek to my liking.
Now onto the Brew Crew madness. A week before he moved to Buckeye City, DeVier Posey played the role of workhorse for Cincy’s LaSalle High School. He contested the finals of the 100, 200, and 400 at the D1 state track meet. That makes me tired just thinking about all that. He turned in 4th place performances in the 100 and 200, but took the gold in the 400. Way to go, brah!
We all know the local news media loves them some Buckeyes, even before they step foot on campus, and it was no different during DP’s title run at the Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. I capped some of the highlights and interviews and put together a little somepin’ somepin’ for y’all. Behold:
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And how do I connect this to Terrelle? Other than the fact that DeVier is his classmate? Oh that’s easy! Not only are they BFFs, they are also roommates. Guys hate when you use the BFF term in reference to their friendships, but it was either that or forcing in the term bromance, so BFF it was. Whatever. You love it.
