Pryor to visit University of Oregon
The most talked about football recruit in the nation, Terrelle Pryor, held a press conference today, which is national signing day, saying he will wait to decide what school he will attend. His top four schools are Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State and Oregon. Pryor said he will visit Eugene.
The Duck’s offense seems to be the best fit for Pryor, a 6’6″ 227-pound QB from Jeannette, PA, but the long distance from Oregon to his home has been reported as a major factor.
The list of commits thus far includes six 4-star recruits and one 5-star.
Although the Duck offense is the best fit, as well as the most experienced in the spread offense, logistics may ultimately derail Oregon’s chances. Three thousand miles might be more the Ducks can overcome when compared to the shorter distances of Columbus or Ann Arbor, which both can be reached by car from Pittsburgh in five or six hours. Penn State is closer still, but the Nittany Lions are a longshot according to most reports. Hopefully, Prior will evaluate all the parameters carefully and make his decision according to many factors, not just proximity.
In the on-again, off-again reports regarding his visit to Oregon, the other big time schools must be very nervous. If he does visit Eugene, the Ducks will get the enviable last formal visit and might very well get the decision. Four factors weigh heavily in their favor; Top notch training and practice facilities, heavy involvement from in-state athletic giant Nike, incredible success of Dennis Dixon in the spread offense this past season, and the most experienced spread offensive scheme in the nation under the guise of Chip Kelly.
Coach Bellotti certainly has his work cut out in the closing days, but the script seems to be developing nicely for a commitment.