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Sunday AM Thoughts

The missed field goal and then the strange kneel down by two Cincy players allowing a field goal at end of first half was big.

Did anyone else think the Cincy left defensive end jumped off sides on our two-point conversion?

Big drop off when Reid is off the field.

I have trouble naming "analysts" who add much to a college game telecast. Many are so bad I turn the sound off.

Enjoyed seeing Colorado get dusted.

The placement of the ball short of the sticks on that last Northern Illinois seemed quite poor. I was glad that didn't cost NI the game.

I think we will find out a lot about this Pitt team this week. They are 2-0, but have not played consistently. Reid alone bailed them out yesterday with his plays. Better step it up against the Mountaineers.

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Observations on re-watch ( vs in person )

needless to say - our trip to Cincinnati was fantastic. Beyond the euphoria of the win, really enjoyed the weekend in Cincinnati. Great meals ( Montgomery Inn - Boathouse & The Butcher Barrel) , nice walks on the River front , and it was fun to be on UC’s campus for the game .

To the game -
On re- watch , I’m almost more shocked we win. Some critical moments I kind of lost in the euphoria and disbelief of watching from the stands

- They had 1st and goal at the 10 up 24- 6 late 3rd Q and somehow can’t punch it in

- Cinci’s first drive after we score to make it 27-13 marches to like our 40 running off tackle and making simple throws and then tries that bizarre double reverse flee flicker we almost blow up , then throw 2 more incomplete passes and use almost no clock .

- we of course get the ball and score quickly and we’re right in it

- next Cinci possession after we score again , they once again ride their star tailback to around midfield and have a 2nd and 1 , They take him out ( he looked fine standing on the sidelines) - we blow up the 2nd and 1 play and then get the huge sack

- the ensuing punt should have been down at the 5 , but the Cinci kid makes a pretty poor effort abs the ball bounces into the end zone …

- their D was clearly barking signals at the LoS that caused the delay of game on the critical 4th down play

- I’m REALLY glad Holstein didn’t make a dumb pass when he thought he had a free play when the DE appeared to jump off sides — would have been an absolute disaster if he just chucks a crap pass in the end zone

- it’s funny, Matlack makes a nice shoe string tackle on the 2nd to last play on the QB - but probably would have been better just to let the QB run- the sack left 1 second for a final desperation play

- all to say - in addition to our stellar play in the last 15 minutes - it took a series of bizarre missteps by Cinci to give us a chance

Observations of our guys

- Reid is obviously just electric- He looked at times like he could barely walk, but as soon as the ball was in his hands he was like a finely tuned race car— just an amazing effort

- Holstein is excellent at stepping up in the pocket— he made several plays maneuvering forward in a collapsing pocket to either make a positive run or find an open receiver

- Holstein never retreats or trys to make a hero play spinning out of the pocket — always keeps his head up and steps forward

- our WRs catch every thing - I can’t recall any drops — so far a great group of hands - especially the transfers

- thought the OL was really pretty good they kept Holstein pretty clean and pushed the Los forward to get good gains on most running plays

- Sauls is a pro. He keeps this up and he is by far the best PK in Pitt history

- Cam Guess makes a hell of a hold on the game winning FG - was not a great snap - high almost to the left of his helmet.

Just a phenomenal win. Opens up so many possibilities for the season. Hopefully a great home atmosphere Saturday and the team responds with a win.

H2P !
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