November 16, 2024

Evan Pryor eager to show in Ohio State's scrimmage that he's fully back from knee injury

For some Ohio State players, Saturday’s closed intrasquad scrimmage is just another day in training camp. For some – quarterbacks Kyle McCord and Devin Brown and the offensive linemen fighting for starting jobs – it’s a big deal. Running back Evan Pryor is a long shot to be the starter this season in a crowded Buckeye backfield, but there’s no overstating how important the scrimmage is to him. Aug 11, 2023; Columbus, OH, USA; Evan Pryor (21) during the August 11, 2023 football practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. “Huge,” Pryor said. “I’m looking forward to it a lot. I want to get back out there.” In training camp last year, Pryor tore the patellar tendon in his left knee on a pass play. Rehab was slow and difficult. After surgery, had to keep his leg straight for two months. It wasn’t until the beginning of this summer that…

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