After yet another disappointing display of Ohio State football Saturday against the Wisconsin Badgers, I left the television set thinking about another year where the expectations were high, the hype was great, yet the potential wasn’t met.

I’m now left with so many questions I want answered.

First question: Why do I continue to believe in Terrelle Pryor week after week?

Pryor reminds me of a mean dog owner. Pryor would be the owner who holds the treat above the dog’s nose just high enough to tease him, but at a height he’ll never reach. That’s what Pryor does to Ohio State football fans. In 2008, Pryor led the Buckeyes to a 45-7 win over Michigan State.

Pryor threw for 116 yards and one touchdown while rushing for 72 yards and another score. The following week, he choked against Penn State by throwing a late interception and trying to do too much on a fourth down keeper, where he lost not only the ball, but the game.

Then take a look at Purdue last season. In my opinion, the most embarrassing day of my supportive Ohio State career was when I sat and watched from the stands as Pryor threw two interceptions and fumbled twice in a 26-18 loss. Prior to that game, no pun intended, Pryor had thrown for 948 yards and nine touchdowns while adding three more rushing.

Second Question: What happened to the dominant Ohio State defense?

Isn’t Ohio State’s defense known for their run defense and their ability to force turnovers? The Buckeyes came into Madison allowing just 78 yards a game rushing and were the number one team in the country in turnover margin. They left Madison giving up 184 yards and forced just one turnover. John Clay rushed for 104 yards, which snapped a streak of 29 consecutive games where Ohio State’s defense didn’t allow a 100-yard rusher.

Third Question: What does Ohio State’s special teams unit do during practice?

Jim Tressel stated to the media that you have to be special to play on his special teams unit. Here are the “special” numbers this season: three missed field goals, one blocked kick returned for a touchdown and three kicks returned for touchdowns. Not so special to me, Tress.

Fourth Question: Why do the Buckeyes always have one horrible performance each year?

Look all the way back to 2003 and move forward to 2010; 2003-Wisconsin, 2004-Northwestern, 2005-Penn State, 2006-Florida, 2007-Illinois, 2008-USC, 2009-Purdue, and now Wisconsin.

Fifth Question: Why do I take an Ohio State loss so seriously?

I take them hard because, at least this year, we had a chance to prove the world wrong. We had a chance to shut up the critics, the Boise State lovers and most importantly, prove to ourselves we belonged at the top.I guess I’ll sound like a Clevelander; there’s always next year.