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(UWIRE) JEANNETTE, Pa. -- After a busy senior year in high school, Terrelle Pryor may finally be able to relax.
With his official commitment to Ohio State Wednesday, the Jeannette High School standout ended all rumors about his athletic career's future. The decision comes right after he helped Jeannette to wins in state championship games in both football and basketball. And with the process over, Pryor said he is ready for collegiate football.
"I'm just ready to go to the next level. I'm done with this high school stuff," Pryor said with a laugh.
But not all the focus was on Pryor and his decision, as he has also faced intense scrutiny lately, and not just about his delayed decision. Earlier this month, Pryor and his high school basketball teammates were involved in a fight with an opponent after a Class AA state playoff game. No players were suspended, but the media seized on the story.
Pryor brushed off questions about his spotlight by saying that though he and his teammates are competitive, he is a caring kid sometimes
And whenever he answered the questions about the microscope he has been under, the audience, which included his teammates and cheerleaders, broke out in applause.
Pryor also expressed his feelings about the media's coverage of him.
Pryor made headlines on Feb. 6 this year, but it had nothing to do with his performance on the field or on the court. Instead, it was over his choice to delay his decision regarding what school he would attend.
His decision led to much media speculation about where he would attend college.
But with the process over, Pryor seems to be happy about not being overwhelmed, and there's one thing he will not miss: the phone calls.
"The phone calls from you people," Pryor said, referring to the reporters assembled. "I'm just kidding ... But mostly media -- they will get on you bad."
Pryor Wednesday called out ESPN and its coverage of him, although he didn't name a specific reporter or story.
But one thing Pryor did admit was the delay was probably a mistake in his commitment. By waiting six weeks after National Signing Day, Pryor had to deal with continued calls from media and coaches, with the latter trying to convince him to visit their schools.
