@shepwrite said:

It's going to be a slow process. He MUST learn to play the position, mostly with his foot work. But he's a great athlete with the potential to be a great passer. I'm almost more intrigued to see him next year.

Really, he just needs more experience at it. When he thinks about throwing it perfectly, he does. But he shouldn't have to think about it, it should just happen.

And like I said, post Pryor, it will be a battle between Taylor Graham (pro style) and Braxton Miller (dual threat)

Aloysius said:

And McKnight may have flipped his rep from being someone who'll lose games for you (*cough* Oregon St. *cough*) to a guy who'll win them. If he's truly become a more mature person - as he claims and the coaching staff attests - his future looks even brighter.

McKnight didn't do dick except for the one play late when Homan couldn't handle him. They actually balled out a little, but McKnight has a long way to go to be a real player. He's a nobass, but he should learn.

@lemosley01 said:

You know, as bad as Bellisari was (I'd hold my breath every time he threw a pass), he still seems to be head and shoulders above Pryor.

I hope they can sign someone who can actually play QB this year.

Pryor sucked ass tonight, but hes still a sophmore and still looks better than last year. He's like a first round pick, you always hope he puts all that talent together and finally gets it at some point.

If not, our next QB is a prototypical pocket passer by the name of Taylor Graham. He is shooting up the ranks right now. Has a huge arm, son of former OSU QB Kent Graham

@restinpeace said:

U R a fucking dicknob. Short leash on you. You bring nothing to table except choadivity.

Countdown to you disappearing 5...4...3...2...1

You ain't a moron, just shape up a little.

@shepwrite said:

For sure. The cockiness he's exuded during interviews turned into some serious late-game composure.

And McKnight may have flipped his rep from being someone who'll lose games for you (*cough* Oregon St. *cough*) to a guy who'll win them. If he's truly become a more mature person - as he claims and the coaching staff attests - his future looks even brighter.

@lemosley01 said:

I'll take Peyon Manning, Tom Brady, Kurt Warner, and any other of a zillion pocket passers or just scramblers over someone who can reel off 100 yards on the ground, but can't hit shit downfield.

Falling in love with a guys running ability is like falling in love with a huge arm and zero other skillset.

Pryor doesn't seem to have improved much from last season.

I was being facetious. Sadly, hundreds, no, thousands, of Ohio State fans will give you that response. And mean it.

@restinpeace said:

You know, as bad as Bellisari was (I'd hold my breath every time he threw a pass), he still seems to be head and shoulders above Pryor.

I hope they can sign someone who can actually play QB this year.

@nigeltufnel said:

So. xxxxing. What.

I'll take Peyon Manning, Tom Brady, Kurt Warner, and any other of a zillion pocket passers or just scramblers over someone who can reel off 100 yards on the ground, but can't hit shit downfield.

Falling in love with a guys running ability is like falling in love with a huge arm and zero other skillset.

Pryor doesn't seem to have improved much from last season.

@nigeltufnel said:

Sure, we should of won. Between Tress,Bollman and Pryor, OSU takes another loss to a BCS potential team. Pryor is becoming Coopers Belisorry.

@lemosley01 said:

....HE CAN RUN!!!!!1!!one

@shepwrite said:

Shep - enlighten me; what is it about Pryor that makes people go gaga?

And if Ohio Sate has such a good kicker with a powerful leg, how come Tressell didn't attempt any long fg's when he had a chance, instead of punting the ball deep???

Here's what I wrote about McKnight back in June:

Joe McKnight is the big play guy [in USC's backfield]. Because of that, he's frequently compared to Reggie Bush, but they're actually not all that similar. McKnight lacks Bush's 4.3 speed, but he's a much more physical runner. Though he has a habit of dancing too much, he rarely is brought down by the first defender, indicating that he could develop into an elite inside/outside runner.

What Bush and McKnight do share is the ability to cut & change directions without losing any speed. That should make McKnight a dynamic return man, but he's shown an unfortunate habit of muffing punts. He'll need to win the return job back and show improvement to keep his draft stock high.

Though only a junior, McKnight likely will declare after this season. A turf toe injury affected his game last year, so I doubt he'll return as a senior and risk having his stock drop due to injury. Assuming he stays healthy, I think he'll go in the late 1st/early 2nd round.

Looks like he's permanently been taken off return duty, but the power he displayed tonight will do a lot to rehabilitate his draft stock. The 1st round seems like a strong possibility for him.

Either fire Bollman or get lost man.

Why does everyone seem to think he's going to be good? So far, all I've seen is a guy who can run fast and heave the ball a long way. Michael Vick could do that as well.

Every pass seems to just float up there, and his accuracy is...suspect to say the least.

@inspecta said:

"Everybody sucks, one team just sucks a little less"--RIP

In this case, it fits. Which teams sucks the least wins. Sometimes that is how it is. The Browns will have their wins that way as well or think Steelers Super Bowl win a few years ago.

You can't always win pretty.

@restinpeace said:

Or survived their stupid errors.

@vegasdogg said:

Agree on all three counts.