By: Ken Bradley (Sporting News) –

When Terrelle Pryor committed to Ohio State last year, big things immediately were expected from the dual-threat quarterback from Pennsylvania. buy prescription drugs online It didn’t take long for him to become the Buckeyes’ starter. He ran for 631 yards and threw for 1,311 while completing 60.6 percent of his pass attempts. Despite that success, concern lingers: Can a running quarterback be successful throwing the ball? He answered that question in OSU’s spring game, completing 13 of 18 passes for 191 yards and two scores, and addresses it in questions from Sporting News readers.

Q: You waited until mid-March to commit to Ohio State. When you look back on it, are you glad you waited, and how did that extra time benefit you? –Derick Hughes, Atlant

Pryor: Waiting was the right thing for me. It allowed me to take care of my responsibilities, including winning state championships in football and basketball (at Jeannette High School). That’s an accomplishment that will last forever at my high school, and I will always be proud that I was a part of it.

Q: Of all of the talented Buckeye receivers, who do you think will step up this year and be your go-to guy? –Pete Brownshoes, Olympia, Wash.

Pryor: Even though (Brian) Robiskie and (Brian) Hartline are headed to the NFL, we will have more than one go-to guy. We have (Dane) Sanzenbacher, (Ray) Small, Taurian Washington, (DeVier) Posey, Lamaar Thomas — that’s a very strong receiver group.

Q: After signing and now playing with Ohio State, are you treated any differently when you return for visits to Pennsylvania? –Dennis A. Matejka, Cleveland

Pryor: No, those are my home folks. The people in Pennsylvania are great to me and very proud of me. And I’m proud to represent Jeannette wherever I go.

Q: What was the biggest adjustment you had to make going from high school to playing quarterback in the Big Ten? –Dave Burtscher, North Canton, Ohio

Pryor: Quicker decision making. But I am working on it and getting quicker and more comfortable.

Q: Running quarterbacks often want to prove they can throw it, so if you run less and become less of a threat to run, will the offense be as effective as it can be? –Jeff Gilbert, Roanoke, Va.

Pryor: This was my first time in spring practice, and it was a great experience. It was almost like another season to practice and watch film every day, and I really learned a lot. Our whole offense was learning to adjust without Beanie Wells and our veteran receivers, so it was a great time to try new things and see where our strengths might be.

I hope I have learned to be more patient and see more of what is developing on the field before the play unfolds. I love our receivers and how we have been able to connect and learn each other’s habits through the passing drills, but I still love to be part of the running attack.

I think all of us have gained confidence in our knowledge and in each other, so we will have a great summer together. And in August, who knows what our coaches will have ready for us? The Buckeyes will be a team of “expect the unexpected.”

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