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Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel, Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor (2), Ohio State offensive linesman Connor Smith (77) and Ohio State offensive linesman Scott Sika (72) sing Carmen Ohio after beating Ohio University during the second half of their NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium on September 18, 2010. (The Columbus Dispatch photo by Neal C. Lauron)

Former Ohio State QB’s lawsuit over lost NIL opportunities dismissed

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A lawsuit seeking compensation from the NCAA for thousands of former Ohio State athletes was dismissed.

The class action suit against the NCAA, Ohio State, the Big Ten and others brought by former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor was not done in a timely manner, according to Chief U.S. District Judge Sarah Morrison.

Pryor’s suit, filed in October, alleged that by not allowing student athletes to profit from the commercial use of their names, images and likenesses, the NCAA and other defendants violated antitrust law.

Pryor argued in the lawsuit that he “would have been one of the highest paid collegiate athletes in the country” if NIL had been legal while he was playing at Ohio State. He also claimed the NCAA and the other defendants continue to make revenue from his name, image and likeness.

Under U.S. antitrust laws, plaintiffs generally have a four-year window to bring a claim. Pryor was the quarterback at Ohio State from 2008-10.

“Mr. Pryor knew the material facts underlying his antitrust claims long before the four-year limitations period had run,” Morrison said in her ruling.

Additionally, Morrison ruled that as a public school and arm of the state, Ohio State was immune from the lawsuit.

Similar lawsuits were filed by former Southern California running back Reggie Bush, several former Michigan football players, and basketball players from Kansas and North Carolina State.

Since 2021, and under pressure from states and the courts, the NCAA has allowed student-athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness (NIL). Student-athletes can now be compensated for merely showing up to play and can earn a profit for spokesperson gigs, clothing and autograph sales and more.

Additionally, a legal ruling on June 6 allowed colleges to directly pay players via revenue sharing for the first time. The settlement of House v. NCAA marked the end of the NCAA’s previous model of amateurism, in which athletes were not allowed to earn money while in school. Schools can now share up to $20.5 million of their revenues with their athletes.

–Field Level Media

Jul 25, 2019; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Terrelle Pryor (10) enters the field during training camp at Dream Finders Home Practice Complex. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports

Reports: Terrelle Pryor arrested for assault, throwing pumpkins

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Former Ohio State star and NFL player Terrelle Pryor was arrested Wednesday near Pittsburgh and charged with simple assault, criminal mischief and harassment, according to multiple media reports.

Pryor allegedly got into a phone argument with a woman, texting and calling her repeatedly, before striking the woman and throwing a deck chair at her.

The complaint says he then began throwing pumpkins at the windshield of her car, which he admitted to the officer who wrote the police report after denying hitting the woman.

Pryor was released on $100,000 bond under condition that he have no contact with the woman.

A hearing is scheduled for Oct. 19.

After an impressive collegiate career with the Buckeyes, Pryor was on NFL rosters for seven seasons.

His most productive season as a quarterback came in 2013 with the Oakland Raiders, when he threw for 1,798 yards with seven touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He later had a 1,000-yard season as a receiver with the Cleveland Browns in 2016.

–Field Level Media

Dec 19, 2020; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; A member of the Ohio State Buckeyes carries his helmet off the field after defeating the Northwestern Wildcats at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Terrelle Pryor, Ohio State teammates want records reinstated

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Former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor wants the records of the five Buckeyes who sold memorabilia more than 10 years ago to be reinstated.

To make his case, Pryor on Tuesday posted a letter to his Twitter account, which also was signed by the other members of the “Tattoo 5,” who received money and tattoos in exchange for gear, championship rings and such.

Under rules that took effect July 1, college athletes now can make money for endorsements and autographs and off their likenesses. Pryor, 32, said the rule should be retroactive.

“Now that fundamental right has been granted to a new generation of athletes. Now that they finally have the freedom to share in some of the millions of dollars they generate for their coaches, their institutions, their conferences and the NCAA as a whole, we would like to see our hard won accomplishments reinstated,” the statement read, in part.

“Although this could never undo what we and our families endured for breaking rules that shouldn’t have existed in the first place, we believe reinstating and acknowledging the accomplishments of ourselves and our teammates would be a huge step in the right direction.”

The letter also was signed by Mike Adams, Daniel “Boom” Herron, DeVier Posey and Solomon Thomas.

The players were suspended for the first five games of the 2011 season. Pryor entered the supplemental draft instead, launching a seven-season NFL career.

Ohio State doesn’t recognize those players’ individual stats and records from 2010, and the team’s 12-1 season is now listed as 0-1 in the books because of the use of ineligible players.

Coach Jim Tressel was forced to resign before the 2011 season started.

“We are calling for our school records and legacy to be restored so that Buckeye Nation can look at us with the same love and fondness that we’ve always had for them.

“We look forward to one day telling our story and the Tattoo 5 forever being a legitimate part of Ohio State’s glorious history.”

Since the new rules took effect, former Southern California running back Reggie Bush asked for his 2005 Heisman Trophy recognition to be restored. After an NCAA investigation into allegations his family received improper benefits, Bush had to forfeit his Heisman.

–Field Level Media

Jul 25, 2019; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Terrelle Pryor (10) enters the field during training camp at Dream Finders Home Practice Complex. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports

WR Pryor gets probation in stabbing-related case

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Free-agent NFL wide receiver Terrelle Pryor was sentenced to 90 days’ probation for his involvement in an altercation in which he was stabbed.

The incident occurred in Pittsburgh last November. He was charged with misdemeanor simple assault, which was dropped when he agreed to plead guilty to a harassment change in Allegheny County Court on Tuesday.

At the time, authorities said he assaulted his girlfriend in his apartment, who then stabbed him in the shoulder and chest. He underwent surgery to repair his wounds.

The woman, Shalaya Briston, was charged with aggravated assault and criminal attempt homicide. On Tuesday, she entered a guilty plea to the lesser charge of simple assault and placed on probation for two years, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported.

“I’m very pleased, and everyone involved is happy to … put this to bed and move on to the next chapter of their lives,” said Stephen Colafella, Pryor’s attorney, told the newspaper. He said the two remain involved romantically.

Pryor, a former Ohio State quarterback, played for five teams since entering the league as a quarterback in 2011 and later transitioning to wide receiver. He was released by a sixth team, the Jacksonville Jaguars, before the start of the 2019 season.

Now 31, Pryor was 3-7-0 as a starting quarterback, completing 175 passes for 1,994 yards with nine touchdowns as 12 interceptions. As a receiver and rusher, he accounted for 2,209 yards from scrimmage and 11 touchdowns.

His best year came in 2016 with the Cleveland Browns, when he caught 77 passes for 1,007 yards and four touchdowns.

–Field Level Media