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Terrelle Pryor Still Undecided About Escaping from Columbus Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor is not solely responsible for head coach Jim Tressel's resignation, but he's certainly not blameless either. Right now, what we know for sure is that Pyror, along with several other Buckeyes players, exchanged memorabilia for tattoos, and that Tressel covered up for him. However, Pryor's transgressions may also extend to his ever-changing collection of used cars. The first offense got Pryor suspended for the first five games of the 2011 season. If the NCAA's investigation reveals that Pryor's automotive expenditures are not what they seem, then he's going to be in even deeper trouble. The good news for Pryor is that there is a way for him to make his escape if he so chooses. That would be the NFL's supplemental draft, which is designed to accommodate players who couldn't declare for the NFL Draft in time, as well as those who couldn't because of disciplinary issues. Apparently, Pryor is not ready to grab hold of that opportunity. Not yet, anyway. MUST READ: 72 Games That Will Pave the Way to the BCS National Title Game
According to a report from ESPN, Pryor has yet to decide whether or not he wants to apply for the supplemental draft, which will be held in July if there are enough applicants. However, Willie Burns, Pryor's godfather and legal guardian, told ESPN's Joe Schad that Pryor may very well choose to apply for the supplemental draft. "[Pryor] says no one minute and then he may go the next," said Burns. Pryor's decision is a tricky one. If he stays, he may end up being suspended for the entirety of the 2011 season, which will obviously hurt his stock as far as next year's draft is concerned. If he goes, he's walking right into a league in turmoil thanks to the lockout. The phrase "between a rock and a hard place" comes to mind. Given the way things are looking right now, Pryor could very well end up facing further punishment if he stays in Columbus. There is definitely something fishy about his car collection, and it doesn't help that he has been driving around on a suspended license since February. The one thing to keep in mind, of course, is that the promise Pryor made to Tressel that he would stay doesn't necessarily apply now that Tressel is gone. Basically, Pryor has every excuse to leave Ohio State.
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