Buckeyes in the NFL, Week Eight: Nothing Stops This Train

For one play, the Steelers defense took on the sieve-like quality of their offensive line and allowed Terrelle Pryor to scamper 93 yards for a touchdown. He smashed a couple records and ran away with our highlight of the week honors, as well.

Pryor won’t be allowed on campus anytime soon, but three notable, former players returned to Columbus. That includes one of the newest members of the College Football Hall of Fame.

One Buckeye is still trying to earn a roster spot and participated in a tryout this week. Unfortunately, his season ends before it even had the chance to start.

Plus, Eleven Warriors has stats from all former Buckeyes who are actually in the NFL.

Orlando Pace is a world-famous pancake artist. Like Prince. 

Pace Honored, Ginn and Herron Chill On Sidelines

This past week, Buckeye legend Orlando Pace returned to the place where he served up his best pancakes.

Ohio State recognized the two-time All-American and Lombardi Award winner during the Penn State game for – among other things – his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.

The former Rams and Bears (barely still counts) tackle isn’t settling for just this honor. He’s hoping to make it to a different hall of fame, which is in his home state.

"If Canton calls, I’ll be ready," Pace told Pat Brennan. "That’s always been a goal of mine."

The Sandusky native certainly has the credentials to get into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. In his 13 year NFL career, he made the Pro Bowl seven times and was the anchor of an explosive Rams team that won the Super Bowl.

Pace also recently donated $250,000 to the university.

"Recruiting is such a big competition, and I wanted to do my part and give back," Pace told the Dayton Daily News. "Once those recruits walk in that room, they’ll see Ohio State is the place to be."

Meanwhile, two current NFL players also had time to stop by the Horseshoe for Saturday night’s evisceration of Penn State.

Ted Ginn Jr. played Thursday in Tampa, so he had a free weekend to hang out with Daniel “Boom” Herron on the sidelines. Ginn wore Braxton Miller's no. 5. His old jersey has been passed around between Jordan Hall and Rod Smith all season, and a man of Ginn's stature wants nothing to do with that smut.

Wells tries to impress Baltimore, Tears Achilles instead

After getting cut by the Cardinals in March, Chris "Beanie" Wells has yet to find a home.

He worked out with the Giants in September and with the Ravens, Wednesday. He was not signed, mainly because he tore his Achilles tendon during his tryout, according to the Baltimore Sun.

Despite their terrible offensive line play, Baltimore would have been a good spot for Wells. Ray Rice has been banged up and ineffective, while backup Bernard Pierce is dealing with a hamstring injury.

Wells missed half of last season with turf toe and has yet to fully display the talent that made him a first round pick. In 2011, he ran for 1,047 yards and 10 touchdowns but has now regained the "injury prone" label. 

Highlight of the week

Isn't this the same run from that GIF at the beginning of this story? We don't mean to houndie hound you with it, but it is a record breaking play.

Pryor set an NFL mark with this 93-yard dash, the longest run for a QB in NFL history. He also snuck past Bo Jackson’s team record by with a run that was a yard longer:

How ex-Buckeyes Fared During Week Eight 

[GIFs via Bleacher Report and SB Nation]