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Right, so as long time LSS Academy readers know I am a huge Ohio State University football fan.  I grew up in Ohio and was watching the Buckeyes play football before I even knew what football was.

Well, as my American friends probably know my beloved Bucks lost to Penn State Saturday night.  It was a close game and one mistake, a fumble, by our true freshman QB Terrelle Pryor may have cost us the game.

Devastated

After the game Pryor was obviously devastated.  He’s always saying the right things but honestly, in the past, I wasn’t quite sure how authentic his words were.  But after watching this interview it’s finally clear to me that this young man takes responsibility for his actions.  When asked if he felt he lost the game he replied with a resounding yes.

Part of me wonders if being this hard on yourself is healthy.  After all, the defense could have played better, our special teams (Maurice Wells absolutely KILLS me) could have played better, and our offensive line definitely could have played better.

Personally Accountable

But Pryor didn’t mention any of this.  He explained how he personally let the seniors down and how the loss was on him.  In a world full of people like Pac Man Jones and other selfish – it’s never my fault – athletes it’s refreshing to see a young person take personal accountability for their actions.

Do you agree or do you think Pryor’s attitude is self defeating?  Would your answer change if the situation was not sports based?  Again, here is the video if you want to watch it.

Go Bucks, beat Michigan!

1. That which doesn’t kill us makes us stronger
2. Lloyd Carr’s Final Message
3. Proud to Be a Buckeye
4. Game on!
5. Jim Joyce and Accountability