Video: First Media Session

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Video: Behind The Shield w/ Jeanette Thompson

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Video: ESPN’s story

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Video: Pryor’s First Day (Comcast SportsNet)

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So, TP’s first practice with the Oakland Raiders is in the books! And I see the rumors were true that he chose #6. But after seeing that he was told he could not have #2, I gotta wonder why. Hmmmm lol Doesn’t matter. I’ll be coppin’ one!

As expected, it was a little shaky/rusty, but dude has had a whirlwind of a journey leading him to California. To think he’d step into his first practice and be lights out would be a ridiculous expectation. But I’m positive that won’t stop the skeptics from prematurely proclaiming that he’s a bust. If it hasn’t happened yet, it will soon. Just wait.

Honestly, nothing Terrelle does this season is going to affect my thoughts on his NFL future. Let him take in this season, be a part of the team with a full off-season, and full camp (next year), then maybe I’ll start to take inventory. But not until then. I suggest y’all do the same.

After practice, Coach Hue Jackson had the following to say about Terrelle:

“…looks like a quarterback, feels like a quarterback, sounds like a quarterback, and I’m very excited to work with him.”

So, can everyone just chill with the hyperbole already?

Photo source: AP via Daylife & Raiders.com

So, here is the 6 minute clip! Enjoy!

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Word of warning, ESPN is going to be promoting their agenda and piling on more with Ohio State’s NCAA troubles throughout the show. They will make everything sound worse than what it really is, and paint everyone involved (right or wrong) in the worst light possible.

Here’s another preview, to get you ready:

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His personality shines through. This is why people like me fell in love with TP and still support him!

I want to watch it live, but don’t think I can handle the ESPN “reporting” segments. If it was just the Gruden/TP footage, it’d be no problem. Maybe I’ll mute the ESPN portions. Yea, that sounds juuuuuuust right. I suggest y’all do the same!

And apparently people are surprised Terrelle actually knows what he’s talking about in this clip. Like I’ve said before, he played big time ball for Ohio State for 3 years! He had to learn something, right? I know y’all want him to fail, but he’s not going to. The sooner you wrap your heads around it, the better off you’ll be .

And the PR machine keeps spinning. Aint mad atcha, TP!

Word on the street is he ran an electronically timed 4.39 40 on Monday. That boy too big to be that fast! Dayum!

Of course ESPN wanted an interview w/ Terrelle re: memorabilia. Thank goodness TP/Rosenhaus were all “HELL-TO-THE-NAH” about it. If TP isn’t going to talk to the NCAA, why would he give ESPN an interview? That’d do the same amount of damage!

And, if you don’t want to believe he’s sorry, that’s cool. Everyone’s entitled to their opinion. Of course you’d be wrong, but who amongst us isn’t from time to time? Look, Terrelle Pryor loves Ohio State. He wanted to stay, finish his career, and get his degree (he only needs 9 more credits). But he knew if he stayed it’d make things worse for OSU because of all of his fuck-ups. Pretty selfless act, IMO.

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Did y’all watch? Man, did that make for good TV or what? No one in the agent biz is as entertaining (for better or worse) than Drew Rosenhaus. You gotta respect his methods even if you don’t agree with them. And I love TP, but he’s not going in the first round of the supplemental draft. Love Rosenhaus’ enthusiasm too, but seriously, when’s the last time anyone went in the 1st of the supplemental? Exactly. Just keepin’ it real! TP will get drafted and get a shot, and really, that’s all any one could hope for him at this point.

Also, it was extremely hilarious that some of the Columbus media flew down there and TP didn’t even take questions. Oh well. I guess there’s worse places they could be sent to than MIAMI, FLORIDA!

I don’t care to link any of the media’s assessment on the day’s events. They’ll never have anything positive to say, regardless of the situation, so I’d rather not give them any hits.

Earlier in the day, TP was working out with NFL pros Chad Ochocinco and Donte Stallworth. According to Ochocinco’s Twitter account, he came away impressed. Can’t say I’m surprised. Anyone who’s actually followed and studied his game knows he can ball. It’s pretty much just the haters (and a large portion of the media) who feel (hope?) he’s destined to fail. They’re going to be pretty disappointed when Terrelle proves them all wrong.

Check out some pics after the jump.

I meant to say the media said @tpeezy2 isn't NFL type QB,after running routes n seeing great timing n arm strength I beg to differ.

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Chad Ochocinco

Pepe and @Tpeezy2 (Unbelievable arm strength n superb timing with it just being our first day) WOW http://twitpic.com/5biqt6

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Chad Ochocinco

Just finished running routes... We getting ready baby!!! @TPeezy2 @ochocinco @AntonioBrown84 http://lockerz.com/s/110659472

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Donte' Stallworth

Carmen Ohio, after the game (Part 1)

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Carmen Ohio (Plain Dealer)

Buckeye seniors talking to Rece Davis, Lou Holtz, and Mark “The Hater” May. (Check out the Buckeye fans booing May & chanting “Mark May Sucks”. Good stuff.

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TBDBITL Performs Script Ohio @ Halftime

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One of TP’s many postgame interviews

BTN Highlight/recap w/ TP interview (also posted last night)

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Postgame Press Conference:

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I know, I know. It took me a minute to write this post. I was still basking in the glow that was another wonderful Buckeye victory over Michigan. And no, it doesn’t get old!

I said Ohio State would win, and it would be double figures, but no way did I think the explosive Wolverine offense would be held to just 1 touchdown. The Buckeyes went on to win 37-7.

TP’s FINAL STATS: 18/27 for 220 yds, 2 TDs, INT. Rushed 49 yds on 12 carries

I didn’t think Robinson would get knocked out of this game, but he did. In hindsight, that probably would have been a safe bet. I mean, exactly how many games has he completely finished for UM? Are there any?

And, true to form, Ohio State had a slow start out of the gate. I thought that if Michigan were to have any chance at competing in this game, they’d have to jump on the slow Buckeye start and take an easy lead. Well, they failed to do so. Even after the OSU offense went 3-and-out on their first 2 possessions, the Wolverines still couldn’t put any points of their own on the board. How embarrassing for them…

IN A NUTSHELL:

• Seven in a row. That is all.
• I wanted a kickoff/punt return and I got one. They were due, and what better game for it to happen than The Game?
• Speaking of the kickoff return TD, did everyone see Jaamal Berry’s block? Damn, son!
• Those refs sucked ass. No other team, w/ those Nike Pro Combat gloves, has gotten a penalty for showing them to the crowd. Including Oregon in the Rose Bowl & Bama in the National Championship.
• Not being in front of the TV, there were quite a few things that confused me. One being why the Michigan kicking game was non-existent. Didn’t learn, until I got home, that kicker was suspended. So, why wasn’t Forcier kicking all game? He’s serviceable, and if he’s kicking there’s no way he can throw an interception, right?
• As usual, TP is money on broken pass plays. When he doesn’t have to “think” and can, instead, just ball out, he’s lethal!
• I have to go back to those refs. I mean seriously. What were they smoking?
• Does Corey Brown have concentration problems? Whole lotta drops lately…
• Back to the refs again. Was their like a rule that they couldn’t call holding on Michigan?
• Hooray for Shugarts not registering a false start!
• I spent the entire first half wondering if Boom was hurt. He only had a couple of carries & the game plan seemed kinda weird and all over the place. It was working, so that was good, but lack of RB carries had me concerned, while I watched from the stands.
• I really liked the way the jerseys looked in the sun. The gray pants with the gray socks looked, well, odd. Someone on Twitter said it looked like the team were wearing leggings lol. Can’t argue with that! I liked the socks Jordan Hall had on, with the white stripes. Much better!
• Reading, after the game, that TP’s shoulder was really bothering him, made me respect him even more than I already did. TP just plays through all sorts of injuries that we don’t ever know about until after the fact.
• Was it me or weren’t there a few awkward center/QB snap exchanges?
• It was cold as hell in the ‘Shoe. Wasn’t so bad in the 1st half, when the sun was out, but the second half was quite chilly. I don’t know how many layers I had on, but soooo worth it!
• Really gonna miss these seniors. There are so many of them too! I wish them all the success in the world in all their endeavors! Hope to see quite a few of them in the league next year (barring a lockout, of course).
• Tate Forcier throws a pretty good ball; just not to the right people, and not on time.
• Very impressed with Shoelace in the 1st half. Knew he was good, and didn’t disappoint. His receivers didn’t help him out that much. Buckeye fans know what that’s like. It’s called last weekend in Iowa City.
• Another Big Ten Championship and probably another BCS Bowl. Seriously, Buckeye fans. Take a minute to step back & appreciate was Tressel has done for this program. Then look at what USC, Texas, and Florida are going through this year. That never happens to Ohio State. A “bad” year is 2-3 losses. Never have to worry about not being bowl eligible. Puts things in perspective, doesn’t it?
• The constant singing of “We Don’t Give A Damn for The Whole State of Michigan” was definitely a highlight. Loved it!
• It didn’t dawn on me, until now, that I won’t be able to see the Buckeyes in the ‘Shoe again until April. There will be withdrawals. As usual.

IN CLOSING:

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