Signed this morning. Very good recruit.

Rudolf will be a free agent next season. Colts should seriously look in to signing him. Would be an immediate upgrade. Their quarterbacks are AWFUL. Especially Nick Foles. Immobile, weak arm, and completes passes to the opposition.

Maryland tight end CJ Dippre went into the transfer portal four days ago, and he tells me Pitt is one of the schools that reached out to him.

Dippre, a three-star prospect in the class of 2021 who committed to Maryland over a host of offers including Pitt, played in every game over the last two seasons and recorded 33 receptions for 339 yards and 3 touchdowns, with most of that - 30 catches, 314 yards, 3 TDs - coming this season. Two of his three touchdowns in 2022 came against Michigan and Ohio State, and he had 7 catches for 79 yards and 2 TDs in those two games combined.

Dippre visited Pitt a bunch of times during his recruitment, including a prospect camp before his junior year, the Miami football game in 2019 and the basketball team's win over North Carolina in January 2020. The Panthers offered him after that, but he picked Maryland a few months later and it seemed like Pitt was a little too late (although they did make his top schools before he committed).

We'll see what Pitt can do now. Obviously there are a lot of eyes on Gavin Bartholomew and whether or not he returns to Pitt; Dippre could be an addition to the position if the numbers start to dip.

He did have some memorable plays this season, like this one:

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Jerry Kill going into Las Cruces and winning seven football games and a bowl game this year, has to be one of the best coaching jobs in a long long time. I’ve always thought he’s done a very good job wherever he’s been, and his teams always run the football well. New Mexico State is one of the hardest division I programs to win at.

Are you able to reveal the "mystery visitor" from the summer?
I'm assuming he signed with someone last week and now the secret visit isn't a concern.

After the Pitt vs UNC game - Best restaurant to watch the Pitt vs UCLA game?

Was thinking the staple of Lot 17, but didn't know if any other good suggestions in those two areas?

Being on a Sunday. Nothing to do today. No games on TV. It is just like a frigid Monday. With nothing else to do. Trying to have a fairly impromptu gathering with relatives, and trying to find a restaurant to call or even a pizza shop to order from is difficult.

Link: Pretty awesome story

For our younger Pitt fans. I was at this game. Watch how much talent Pitt had on both sides of the ball in 1988.

My guess, you'll watch this and be like what? Was this real? What happened?

Yes it was real. Instead of nurturing this and developing this Pitt's MORONIC ADMINISTRATION BLEW THIS UP. FIRING MIKE GOTTFRIED BEFORE THE BOWL GAME IN 1989 ( WHICH THEY WON, BEATING TEXAS A&M ). AFTER THE GAME MOST OF THE GREAT PLAYERS TRANSFERRED AND PITT WAS TERRIBLE FOR THE NEXT DECADE.

Pitt, run by the dumbest "smart people" to walk the face of the earth or our enemies.

Merry Christmas!

Pitt vs Ohio State 1988

I was private messages his question . Here were my thoughts. I am curious your response.

I feel feel good about what we have going on. We have the shooters we haven’t had. Eliot is consistent. Where as a player like Horton could shoot but wasn’t consistent . I think Hinson is only showing flashes of what he can do and has a whole new level he will get to as he gains more confidence. I have been saying Nelly is the best true point guard I have seen in a while. He is like James Robinson but with a shot. Fede has really really impressed me. He could be Talib Zanna good by the time his is done.

I feel bad for Hugley. He must ne frustrated. He isn’t in shape at all. Plus we are using more offensive sets that don’t fit his game but do fit Fede’s. I would like to think we will see a better Hughley but I am not optimistic . I feel he same about Nike. I think he is overthinking it also isn’t totally healthy.

With Dior I don’t know why but he makes me nervous. He is more likely to be used to an open AAU style of game which doesn’t focus on ball movement and man to man defensive principles. Plus I worry if he will impact chemistry. With what he did with that woman it shows he is not mature and has problems with self control. And all the way back to Oklahoma one of Capel’s big weaknesses is managing tough personalities and the effect on team chemistry.

I am pleasantly surprised of where we are now. Really really need to see us with a winning ACC record and NIT bid. We have to capitalize with what we have now to gain some momentum.

I mean, come on now.

Win last 2 and have either LA or Miami lose out?

Whittington and Farmer.
Never hurts to start off with a couple 4 stars.

Can there be any less coverage of the Sun Bowl. Nothing about the practices,who’s playing, nothing.

I think Narduzzi’s paranoia about opening up practices is self defeating. Pitt NEEDS publicity far more than protecting the identity of the second string outside linebacker.

There has been almost no coverage by the Trib or the Post Gazette. But the truth is I wouldn’t cover Pitt either when Pitt is so stingy with all information.

Pitt got a Christmas Day present with a commitment from a four-star receiver. We're talking about the latest addition to the Panthers' 2024 class and taking another look at the 2023 class on today's Morning Pitt.

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Pretty cool story. Classy move by UTEP coach.

Idk what this means but it doesn’t look good.

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Ypu suck just like your sucky dad

The only surprise to me was Denver was stupid enough to hire him as HC.

after just two seasons. The apple really doesn't fall far from the tree!

I don't know how much Pitt has practiced playing some zone defense, but this would be the game to utilize it. If Hughley is unavaiable, Fede could get in foul trouble quickly guarding Bacot. That would leave the twins who are willing, but not strong enough to handle Bacot at this time. For Pitt to win they need Fede to be on the floor.

Seeing comments here and on other social media sites when we get a great commitment for next year like..

"Yeah he committed. But let's see if we can hold onto him."

"With NIL I don't count anyone as committed anymore."

"He won't be a Panther come signing day."

Might I suggest you find a new hobby or go root for Robert Morris, if this kind of stuff annoys you. It is the way it will be now with NIL, with guys transferring in and out with free agency creating & filling gaps and causing different recruiting needs, and with Pitt competing for higher level recruits with the big boys...

Frankly it's what makes following this stuff fun.