Ohio State freshman QB Terrelle Pryor bashes ESPN, media
Ohio State Buckeyes’ freshman QB Terrelle Pryor isn’t too happy with ESPN’s Mark May and for that matter, the media in general. In the wake of USC falling to Oregon State last Thursday, Pryor had (among other things) these comments to say about to way the Trojans are perceived in comparison to Ohio State.
“If we would lose that game, we would get stuff talked on us,” Pryor said, “but if USC loses, they don’t get stuff talked on them.”
Pryor had several strong words for the media, and showed he’s not backing down from anyone. First, he remarked on ESPN analyst Mark May.
“People like Mark May, he said ‘let’s see how he plays on the big stage,’ ” Pryor said, clearly unhappy with any suggestion of doubt about his big-stage ability. “And we’re going to see next week.”
“The media, ESPN people, sit there and talk stuff on our team and say we’re dead,” Pryor said after a separate question. “We’ll find out this week coming up who’s dead. We’re out to show the world something, and we’re going to.”
And while I’m not excited by the idea of a rematch with USC in the Rose Bowl, it’s certainly possible. And it might be different.
“That’s over, we’re not going to dwell on that. Beanie didn’t play. It’s over with,” Pryor said, before adding, “If we played them again, I’m sure we’d give them a better game.”
Interesting. Pryor is obviously making his presence felt both on and off the field this year. To a certain extent, I think it’s good for players and teams to play with a little bit of a chip on their shoulders and a, “Let’s show the world” attitude. But they shouldn’t go overboard with it. Part of the media’s job is to make claims and observations on athletes and teams. And they’re obviously not always going to say positive things.
Pryor is right about one thing, though – USC is the media’s darlings in college football.
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I like this kid. He has incredible talent but he has confidence as well. He’s not being a jerk, but he’s willing to go speak his mind. The Buckeyes might get a rare shot at redemption if they can play USC in the Rose Bowl. Of course, they have to win the Big Ten first.
I actually agree 100% with everything he said. If it had been OSU, we’d be having our noses rubbed in it for a month, even after winning weeks after the loss. USC can do no wrong w/ the media. Mark May is a clown.
Mark May is just a jerk, I don’t understand why ESPN would hire such a bad analyst. What did he do?? He should listen to Lou more.
“If we would lose that game, we would get stuff talked on us,” Pryor said, “but if USC loses, they don’t get stuff talked on them.” Can someone please translate this stuff for me?
Marco says:
“If we would lose that game, we would get stuff talked on us,” Pryor said, “but if USC loses, they don’t get stuff talked on them.” Can someone please translate this stuff for me?
Are you really that slow?
Kid’s got skills, brains, AND nuts..USC loses to an unranked school & doesn’t even fall out of the top 10, but the Buckeyes go from 5th to 14th and don’t even budge with a win
Pryor is a crybaby who lacks maturity. Good athlete, yes. Before it’s all over, TP is going to make V. Young look like he’s a strong person.
Dude, he’s a college FRESHMAN. Who the hell is mature as a college freshman? Beyond that, what is he crying about? He’s saying things that pro athletes say all the time too.
first off pryor is not a cry baby and does not lack maturity.vince young didn’t even play as a freshman when he went to texas. it took young’s 2nd year to get things rolling. pryor is doing it as a freshman. i love what he said this is what ohio state needs if a passion type of guy and this kid has a lot of heart. PRYOR IS WAY BETTER THAN VINCE YOUNG ANY DAY OF THE WEEK.
Pryor is a crybaby. Did anyone watch the PSU – Ohio State (PSU 13- Ohio State 6) game last night? He sat on the bench for an hour after the game with his head in his hands crying like a spoiled four year old girl. He didn’t even shake hands…
Mark May always bashes OSU and if you notice on hiss picks unless OSU is favored he always picks the higher ranked….He’s a terrible analyst and tired of him bashing OSU Disney needs to boot his ass and replace him with someone bias in his picking…..FUMARKMAYBSHBOY car-in-grand-canyon- perfect job for you