DOC BROWN'S IMMINENT LUMINARIES: TERRELLE PRYOR

by Rupert, Ghosts of Wayne Fontes

The one and only Doctor Emmett Brown has joined the Epic Carnival team to provide insight on some of the great sports stars of the future. Having placated all potential problems in Hill Valley, he has turned his attention to sports. He has seen that the future has to offer and is here to give us a sneak peak. Brown is going to drop by from time to time and show us a variety of some stars you might not have heard of yet, but certainly will. These are some of the heavy hitters in high school sports today who are sure to make an impact on the college scene before long.

"There's that word again; 'heavy.' Why are things so heavy in the future? Is there a problem with the earth's gravitational pull?"

In the most obvious selection of all time, this week's featured luminary is again the number one recruit in his respective sport, Terrelle Pryor. Why so obvious you ask? Well, we try to not to bias around here, but this column is brought to you from a blue-blooded Michigan fan. I can't help but get excited from time to time and this is one of those times. Unless you have been smoking opium in a den that sells Gucci purses under the N-Q-R-W subway line for the past week, you heard Rich Rodriguez took over at Michigan and may have brought a certain star quarterback in his wake. Terrelle Pryor is the dreamboat that Rodriguez wants to help spread out his offensive unit.

Name: Terrelle Pryor

Position: QB /occasionally also listed as Athlete

Vitals: 6'6" (Insane, I know), 235 pounds (ditto), 4.4 40-yard time

Ranking: Rivals 5 stars / Scout 5 stars

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Strengths: Pryor is a phenomenal specimen in every sense of the game. He's quick; he's fast; he's athletic; he's competitive; he has a great arm; and he's a winner. He led his Jeanette, PA team to a state title and a 16-0 season under intense scrutiny and immense pressure. The Vince Young comparison are rampant and well warranted. He is a threat to burst out of the pocket with blazing speed and jumping bean quickness. His arm is very good also and he throws a very accurate ball, especially for a high school QB who is known for his making plays with his feet. The spread offense was made for Terrelle Pryor.

Stats/Accolades: My favorite stat is the fact that Pryor led his team to 14 mercy rules in 16 games. In his senior season he ran and passed for over 1,900 yards - each, not total. He was nominated to play in the Army All-America bowl. Finally, he is the #1 rated overall recruit, quarterback, and scrambler in the 2008 recruiting class. Pryor already has a dedicated fan site with a wealth of data if you just cannot get enough of him.

Criticisms: The challenge for Pryor is more related to dealing with the hype. There isn't much on the field he cannot do. He will have a tough job cut out for him emotionally, which will be no easy feat for a freshman. He's likely to oust a highly regarded starter (possibly Ryan Mallett), have a tough role to prove his leadership ability to the upper classman, and face ridiculous media coverage from day one. According to Scout, he needs to work on his 3 point game, finishing and ball handling. I guess they aren't too worried about his footwork behind center, but whoever lands Pryor may have to worry about those ankles on the court throughout basketball season.

Interesting Factoid: Pryor allegedly has a lot of influence over a couple of The Ohio State University's top recruits as well. Notably, if Pryor goes to Michigan, there is speculation that his buddies - a couple of OSU top commits - may follow. I believe 5-star center, Michael Brewster is the top concern involved in these rumors as the two are good friends. Somewhere, Tressel is drunk and wearing Uggs. Pryor is also a highly recruited small forward in basketball.