Wanted to stay away from this board knowing of overreaction and emotions, but am bored on a Sunday morning.
1) Really disappointing loss. A loss is a loss and this ended close, but Pitt was totally dominated in the first half, and didn't seem ready to play. That was disappointing. Cinci seemed to be the much better team, with better athletes, and more physicality.
2) The offense looked unsure of themselves and hesitant. WRs weren't getting separation, OL was getting pushed around and Phil was not accurate at all. The only 1st half score came after a wounded duck pass was caught. An unexpected missed FG from an excellent kicker, was a bad omen.
3) Didn't the QB coaches notice Phil throwing off of his back foot? He just didn't start doing that this game.
4) With the experience of the DL and LBs, how in the world were they getting ripped with the run in the first half?
5) Pitt always loses a game they should win early in the season that takes the wind out of the fanbase, and hurts national perception. Even W. Mich the championship year is an example. Cinci was not an easy game, but winnable.
6) Having a chance to win despite playing so poorly on offense is a credit to the team, and especially defense, but the offense with the game on the line was horrible. Even before that when they got back in the game, they were aided by penalties.
7) The Backyard Brawl is a must win IMO, for their morale and a winning season. Yes, the ACC is more important, but it will determine the future attendance and excitement of the fans. Hopes were high to start the season, it will not be good to have them crushed early.
8) All of this being said, the hurt will wear off, and a victory next week will bring a new spark. Nobody expected 12-0, but any loss hurts. A successful season is the expectation, and that is still alive. H2P.
1) Really disappointing loss. A loss is a loss and this ended close, but Pitt was totally dominated in the first half, and didn't seem ready to play. That was disappointing. Cinci seemed to be the much better team, with better athletes, and more physicality.
2) The offense looked unsure of themselves and hesitant. WRs weren't getting separation, OL was getting pushed around and Phil was not accurate at all. The only 1st half score came after a wounded duck pass was caught. An unexpected missed FG from an excellent kicker, was a bad omen.
3) Didn't the QB coaches notice Phil throwing off of his back foot? He just didn't start doing that this game.
4) With the experience of the DL and LBs, how in the world were they getting ripped with the run in the first half?
5) Pitt always loses a game they should win early in the season that takes the wind out of the fanbase, and hurts national perception. Even W. Mich the championship year is an example. Cinci was not an easy game, but winnable.
6) Having a chance to win despite playing so poorly on offense is a credit to the team, and especially defense, but the offense with the game on the line was horrible. Even before that when they got back in the game, they were aided by penalties.
7) The Backyard Brawl is a must win IMO, for their morale and a winning season. Yes, the ACC is more important, but it will determine the future attendance and excitement of the fans. Hopes were high to start the season, it will not be good to have them crushed early.
8) All of this being said, the hurt will wear off, and a victory next week will bring a new spark. Nobody expected 12-0, but any loss hurts. A successful season is the expectation, and that is still alive. H2P.