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The Morning Pitt Mailbag: 9/20/2024 - Recruiting buzz, linebacker comparisons, journalistic bias and more

In this week's Mailbag, we've got questions about recruiting buzz, Pitt's linebackers, journalistic bias and more.

ACC Future Outlook

I have made a few comments now saying I think our eyes should be on next year. I can’t help but get excited thinking about it after seeing the last few weeks. Next year, the ACC is shaping up to be very mediocre.

FSU: no comment needed
Miami: Ward and a good bit of their starters are gone
NC State: Bad year with good expectations will haunt that
Clemson: Offense will remain bad, great D but how much can that win you

Nobody else can punch at that level. If our young guys continue to grow, let them get their reps this year and accept we are not winning the ACC, we could be great next year. Swing for the fences in the portal and have your eyes on making noise in the playoffs.

9/24 ACC Schedule released.

About time.

Looking forward to it. Last year was the first year in forever that I paid attention to college basketball in November. I think the trainwreck that was Boo City football in 2023 was probably the driving force behind that.

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Predictions for YSU

Well....Pitt is 3-0 and staring 4-0 right in the face. The last two weeks have been nuts and it's good to have, what seems like a fairly easy game Saturday followed by a bye week.

I know some are a little worried about the game this weekend, but I am not. I think Pitt wins pretty easily. I think they will play alot of guys and some starters won't even see the field, like Dez Reid.

I think Eli will put up good numbers and Yarnell will get a decent amount of PT in the 2nd half. Derek Davis will get alot of carries as well.

The D will be good and rotate alot throughout the game.

I say Pitt 47 YSU 13

Take this how you wish….2

My Uncle Sells Maintenance and Janitorial supplies works for Buckeye International. He was in the Permitting office where plans are submitted for Large Commercial Construction Projects in Allegheny County. Anyhow he was Doing a Floor Demo. I believe he was putting down some Buckeye Castlegaurd Floor Finish for a test run. While he was applying the wax he heard someone in the office saying the needed to review the permits for the new Pitt stadium after lunch. My uncle finished his demo looked over tried to look on the guys lap top but did not get anymore info.

Take it For what you will.

3-0 start to the season.

It certainly hasn't been easy and at times Pitt has been downright ugly, but we are a 3-0 football team heading into a game against an FCS team. We've got a very good chance to head into Chapel Hill at 4-0. UNC looks like they are in somewhat of a rebuilding phase at the QB position. Our QB as a r-Fr has thrown for 300yd and 3td in each of the first three games and as he continues to get experience, his play will likely continue to improve. My question is, could this finally be the magical season we have all been waiting for? Here is the schedule the rest of the way.

UNC Oct 5 away
Cal Oct 12 home
Cuse Oct 24 home
SMU Nov 2 away
Virginia Nov 9 home
Clemson Nov 16 home
Louisville Nov 23 away
BC Nov 30 away


Cal looks to be pretty good with an early season victory over Auburn, but we do have Cal at home. Clemson is a bit down this year. I don't see a game on the schedule that we can't win. It would take almost all the breaks going our way, but the path is there. Will it happen? Almost certainly not, but...

Thoughts from my Pitt brothers and sisters?
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PODCAST: A big volleyball win, the Brawl, YSU and more

Jim and I got together Wednesday night just as the No. 1 Pitt women's volleyball team beat No. 3 Penn State, and the live show got rolling from there with discussions about volleyball, the Backyard Brawl and a lot more plus comments and questions from Pitt fans.

Alliance 412

I was working on updating my monthly payment method with Alliance 412 and wanted to share my experience.

In summary, had a great chat with Jeff and he was quick to support me. More to the reason I am sharing the post, it was fun to chat with him about his 1st hand experiences with NIL. He also share some stories on working closely with people like Chris Bickell and what it was like to watch the WVU game with him.

If you want to reach out directly to Jeff, the COO, I am sure he will be happy to discuss their program, NIL and anything else Pitt sports (and fund raising): jeff@alliance412.com.

#H2P

Pitt-PSU observations

Just got back from the game. What an incredible night and dominant performance from the team. Here are some quick thoughts:
- Torrey Stafford was the best player on the court. Unstoppable and Fairbanks was smart enough to keep feeding her.
- Pitt’s serve game was far superior to PSU’s. We got a ton of easy points from lots of different servers and Penn State didn’t get a single service run until the third set when the match was basically over.
- Emmy Klika had a fantastic game. If she can play at this level it will be a real difference maker for this team. The defense as a whole was spectacular.
- Fairbanks was in total control. Incredible decision-making and execution all night.
- I know it’s early and there will likely be bumps in the road, but it’s hard to watch that game and not come away thinking this team is a national title contender.
Hard to believe, but I am even more excited for this season than I was before. H2P!!

Article Film review: How Pitt's offense attacked West Virginia

Pitt scored four touchdowns and produced another 300-yard passing game in the win over West Virginia on Saturday. What worked for the Panthers and where do they have to improve? Let's look at the film.

Three things I forgot watching field pass of WVU

  1. On our second to last stop, Jimmy Scott basically just pushes over the WVU QB with one hand. Granted, I'm sure he could easily push ME over with one hand, that QB must be embarrassed when he sees that on tape.
  2. The missed face mask on the big Holstein run on that last drive is soooooooooooo egregious. His ENTIRE HEAD snaps downward.
  3. It didn't matter in the end, but the play where Holstein's helmet comes off is 100% a penalty and dirty play. The defender literally pushes him by the face mask while he's pinned down.

Amari Evans OV - 2025 Target Thread

Amari OV this weekend. Any updates on Derek Dixon or other '25 targets at this point?

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