Pat Spencer did not play college basketball as an undergrad at Loyola (MD). He was an elite lacrosse player and won the lacrosse version of the Heisman. Back then, they had that "Greg Paulus Rule" where you can get a 5th year of eligibility if you graduate, transfer, and play a different sport. So he used that to play basketball for a year at Northwestern. You may remember we played them in that Fort Myers Tournament in Capel Year 2. Anyway, after bouncing around in the G-league, he has played games for Golden State last season and this season. Not many. But its a very unlikely story.

I haven't been able to find where they stand compared to other teams. Are they even in the top 50?

Sucks?

I mean, beside pace what is unique about it?

If Holstein doesn't pull a rabbit out of a hat against Cinci and WVU was it even good?

Ahead of UNC and 1 seed line behind Duke.

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Here’s the link if you’re interested in seeing rounds 1 & 2 at the Pete next weekend. Pitt plays Morehead State Friday at 4.

Pitt goes from 3-9 in 2023 to 7-5 in 2024. 4 more wins; 4 fewer losses. Picked 13th in ACC pre-season and will finish 10th. Predicted to win 5.5 games by the sports books before the season and won 7

So, is our Pitt Football "glass" half full, or half empty?

I'm not going to sugar coat this season. We could've won or lost at least 3 more games than we did, but we didn't. After going 7-0 to start and to then finish 0-5 is a major disappointment, not just for we fans but the players and coaches, too. The poor finish (regardless of the injuries) was an equal combination of the failure by coaches and players. "Next man up" didn't produce, and that's on the coaches for not having a ready-to-play second string; dropped passes, missed assignments, false starts, holding penalties, et al, is on the players

I've read scores of posts and replies here as to what's wrong. There is a litany of reasons. But from this "armchair quarterback" the most egregious reason for Pitt's lack of success lies in the trenches. OL and DL were the top two of Pitt's weakest positions, IMO. Bell's offense can't run efficiently without a line that can block. And our cover 0 pass coverage is ineffective if the opposing QB isn't feeling pressure

So, Moe, how do you feel about the Pitt Football "glass"?? Right now, I'd say "we need a different glass..."

A WVU commit, current Quip, but has transferred at least once in high school.

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Any guess as to how many portal recruits we bring in?
I expect 3-4 online recruits.
After that it's anyone's guess.

Also, with NIL we may just start to see underclassmen getting cut free because of spots for portal players.
Wouldn't be surprised to see Narduzzi go into camp with extra players and having to cut.

Next Saturday should be a big one in Oakland with soccer hosting the NCAA Elite 8 at 3pm and the volleyball hosting the NCAA 2nd round at 7pm.


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Elite 8: 1962, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024

Simple question. Tough answer:

Who was Pitt's MVP in the win at Ohio State?

Jaland Lowe - game-high 28 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists (including the game-winner), 13 fouls drawn

Ishmael Leggett - 21 points and 10 rebounds; fouled out but had 8 points, 2 assists, 1 defensive rebound and 1 steal during the 15-0 run that got Pitt back in the game

Papa Amadou Kante - 12 points, 4 offensive rebounds, the other huge contributor during the 15-0 run; Jeff Capel called him "the guy that changed the game"

Zack Austin - 16 points, hit the game-winner and shot 5-of-8 from three

What's your call?

Let’s get our heads out of our asses here. If we can be 7-5 forever at football, whatever, but basketball we legit can be a national player.

Our big donors need to make the investment into basketball and stop being deluded into thinking we can ever compete at football, and stop playing games with only giving money for their pet projects they want to come here.

Legendary coach in the Big East heyday

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Clemson vs SMU

I'm so sick of Clemson. Was really looking forward to seeing some new blood in Miami vs SMU. Cade Klubnik is a drunken cowboy's stank rodeo butthole.

Arizona State vs Iowa State

No thanks. All these Big 12 teams suck. But I'd have much rather watched Colorado just for the entertainment value.

Texas vs Georgia

We've already seen it, and I really don't like watching high-end SEC teams play each other because they're all so out of sight and mind that I typically couldn't care any less who wins.

Penn State vs Oregon

Okay, this actually intrigues me. It's not Ohio State and/or Michigan again, and it gives us a little rooting interest in hoping Penn State loses.

Although I almost wonder if it would benefit Pitt if Penn State starts winning more. Our local recruiting couldn't be any worse right now. Maybe if they win more and become more nationally appealing we'd at least be able to keep *some* locals home.

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Love this. College Football is a pro sport and it should be managed like a pro sport.

Man, talk about the ACC's perception changing on a dime. Last night, it looked like GT might potentially knock UGA out of the playoff picture (they'd have to win next week) and three ACC teams could get in.

But with Clemson losing today and possibly making the ACC Title Game next week (if Miami loses), it might be a one-bid conference.

you've paid top dollar for everything. you bring in countless coaches and pay them a boatload. you got the #1 recruiting class of all time a few years ago.

ane yet, you almost never finish better than 8-4.

and this isn't just recent history. this is their life for around 50 years at least.

we bitch about pitt but we probably have 1/3 of the resources they do. and they're barely better than us.

That stinks.

Get them before they’re gone. Pitt plays Morehead State at 4 PM at the Pete on Friday.

Pitt basketball 1974
Pitt basketball 2009
Pitt volleyball 2021

Is that the list?

Pitt men's soccer will be favored to get there and Pitt baseball could be a darkhorse to get to the CWS (Round of 8).

Among all those setting their hair on fire and the wailing and gnashing of teeth, I'm going to state my thoughts, which will no doubt get the kids all riled up. I'm 72, been watching Pitt football since 1969. They gave a good account of themselves this year. They showed that when healthy, they are pretty good. Good young QB, but two concussions and a leg injury will slow anyone down. Great backup, but he was pretty beat up, too. Walk on as the third QB. Great running back in Reid, but he was torn up, true freshman in the last game. Down to about the 4th string OL. In spite, still 7-5 and going bowling. I'm one who sees the glass half full, and that is what I see now. Flame away.

Cincy win, epic comeback
Then the brawl, Eli Magic
4-0 OOC, making Pitt history
Prowling toward a breakout season land

Chapel Hill, finally beat 'em
Squeaked by Cal, nice to meet 'em
Three pick 6's on Cuse, hungry sharks on the loose
Best start since Marino-Fralic land

Eli, Dez and Cade transform the offense
Up to number 18 CFP
Elite backers locking down the defense
Jurks and Cigs a distant memory

SMU, Dallas showdown
Crap the bed, total letdown
Then a hangover loss, CFP dreams are tossed
Sulkin' in reversion to mean land

Clemson next, late lead taken
Brick wall D, Tigers shaken
QB draw to the house, we're a bruised battered spouse
3 game skid to Pinstripe-Fenway land

Down to Ville, bourbon and coke land
Panther grit, left back in Oakland
Another no show, lookin' like Curly and Moe
Relapsing back to irrelevance land

Season crashing back to minor bowl game
All the first half promise up in smoke
O line sucks, receivers hands of granite
QB brains concussed to scrambled yolk

Fifth straight loss, we can't shake it
Seven wins, guess we'll take it
Eli and Dez back next year, plus our sharks spreading fear
Until then Hail to Volleyball team land

Hail to Pitt!!!!