All-Time Narduzzi vs All-Time Wannstedt: Who wins?

[HailToPitt725]

Time for a fun off-season thread... if you were to take the best players from the Narduzzi era and have them face the best players from the Wannstedt era, who would win?

All-Time Narduzzi Offense
QB Kenny Pickett
RB James Conner
RB Israel Ibanikanda
WR Jordan Addison
WR Tyler Boyd
TE Gavin Bartholomew
OL Carter Warren
OL Matt Goncalves
OL Jimmy Morrissey
OL Dorian Johnson
OL Brian O'Neill

All-Time Narduzzi Defense
DL Ejuan Price
DL Calijah Kancey
DL Jaylen Twyman
DL Patrick Jones II
LB Rashad Weaver
LB SirVocea Dennis
LB Cam Bright
DB Dane Jackson
DB Avontae Maddox
DB Jason Pinnock
DB Jordan Whitehead

All-Time Narduzzi Special Teams
K Chris Blewitt
P Kirk Christodoulou
KR/PR Qadree Henderson

Versus

All-Time Wannstedt Offense
QB Tyler Palko
RB LeSean McCoy
RB Dion Lewis
WR Jonathan Baldwin
WR Devin Street
TE Dorin Dickerson
OL Jason Pinkston
OL Charles Spencer
OL Lucas Nix
OL Mike McGlynn
OL Jeff Otah

All-Time Wannstedt Defense
DL Greg Romeus
DL Aaron Donald
DL Mick Williams
DL Jabaal Sheard
LB HB Blades
LB Scott McKillop
LB Clint Session
DB Darrelle Revis
DB Aaron Berry
DB Kennard Cox
DB Dom DeCicco

All-Time Wannstedt Special Teams
K Connor Lee
P Dan Hutchins
KR/PR LaRod Stephens-Howling

What say you?

 

[ratking17]

I think it's narduzzi and I am not sure it's close.

 

[HailToPitt725]

I think it's narduzzi and I am not sure it's close.

Team Narduzzi definitely has more depth and enough top-end talent to win. However, playing devil's advocate: Team Wanny has two, maybe three, future Hall of Famers. I'm not sure Team Duzz has one.

 

[USN_Panther]

If both sides have Cignetti as OC Wanny wins by having McCoy.

 

[ratking17]

Team Narduzzi definitely has more depth and enough top-end talent to win. However, playing devil's advocate: Team Wanny has two, maybe three, future Hall of Famers. I'm not sure Team Duzz has one.

These types of questions definitely are off season topics but I think the narduzzi playmakers on offense are more explosive than the wanny era ones. Additionally 2021 pickett and that offense (which you included izzy and Addison) was so much more dynamic than palko. Yes the dline of wanny had AD which is trouble...but I just think pickett offense would win out.

 

[Las Panteras]

Wannstedt has the better players

But Narduzzi has a Heisman candidate QB

 

[HailToPitt725]

If both sides have Cignetti as OC Wanny wins by having McCoy.

For the sake of argument, let’s say Wanny has Cignetti (since had most of his success with him) and Narduzzi has Whipple.

 

[HailToPitt725]

These types of questions definitely are off season topics but I think the narduzzi playmakers on offense are more explosive than the wanny era ones. Additionally 2021 pickett and that offense (which you included izzy and Addison) was so much more dynamic than palko. Yes the dline of wanny had AD which is trouble...but I just think pickett offense would win out.

I felt like we could’ve beat any team in the country with Pickett at QB, so I’m inclined to agree with you… that Addison/Revis matchup would be must-see.

 

[Ski11585]

Duzz beats the brakes off Wanny.

 

[Schaef60]

Time for a fun off-season thread... if you were to take the best players from the Narduzzi era and have them face the best players from the Wannstedt era, who would win?

All-Time Narduzzi Offense
QB Kenny Pickett
RB James Conner
RB Israel Ibanikanda
WR Jordan Addison
WR Tyler Boyd
TE Lucas Krull
OL Carter Warren
OL Matt Goncalves
OL Jimmy Morrissey
OL Dorian Johnson
OL Brian O'Neill

All-Time Narduzzi Defense
DL Dewayne Hendrix
DL Calijah Kancey
DL Jaylen Twyman
DL Rashad Weaver
LB Patrick Jones II
LB SirVocea Dennis
LB Ejuan Price
DB Dane Jackson
DB Avontae Maddox
DB Jason Pinnock
DB Jordan Whitehead

All-Time Narduzzi Special Teams
K Chris Blewitt
P Kirk Christodoulou
KR/PR Qadree Henderson

Versus

All-Time Wannstedt Offense
QB Tyler Palko
RB LeSean McCoy
RB Dion Lewis
WR Jonathan Baldwin
WR Devin Street
TE Dorin Dickerson
OL Jason Pinkston
OL John Malecki
OL Lucas Nix
OL Mike McGlynn
OL Jeff Otah

All-Time Wannstedt Defense
DL Greg Romeus
DL Aaron Donald
DL Jabaal Sheard
LB Brandon Lindsey
LB HB Blades
LB Scott McKillop
LB Clint Session
DB Darrelle Revis
DB Aaron Berry
DB Kennard Cox
DB Dom DeCicco

All-Time Wannstedt Special Teams
K Connor Lee
P Dan Hutchins
KR/PR LaRod Stephens-Howling

What say you?

So Narduzzi’s Defense is going to be playing with 6 D linemen.Shady and Dion rush for about 400 yards.

 

[MajorMajors]

Wanny’s team wins this one. Who will block AD? Mckillop is better than any Duzz LB. Revis is better than any Duzz DB. Shady and Lewis at RB - not even close.

Go Pitt.

 

[ChiefJusticeMarshall]

The only thing that comes to mind.......is again, with those players, how is Pitt perpetually 7-5?

 

[TheSpecialSauce]

Duzz is a better coach. He gets that edge as well.

 

[Joe the Panther Fan]

The only thing that comes to mind.......is again, with those players, how is Pitt perpetually 7-5?

It has a lot to do with the fact that it's team Narduzzi versus team Wannstedt.

 

[ratking17]

Duzz would lock the gates and wanny would put up mousetraps

 

[KennyHeisman8]

Pat, if only bevause wanny was one of the biggest idiots ever

 

[steelcurtain55.]

I felt like we could’ve beat any team in the country with Pickett at QB, so I’m inclined to agree with you… that Addison/Revis matchup would be must-see.

Revis locked down Calvin Johnson, Randy Moss, Terrell Owens, etc.. I'm not sure he's sweating vs Addison. He'd mug him.

 

[steelcurtain55.]

All-Time Wannstedt Defense
DL Greg Romeus
DL Aaron Donald
DL Jabaal Sheard
LB Brandon Lindsey
LB HB Blades
LB Scott McKillop
LB Clint Session
DB Darrelle Revis
DB Aaron Berry
DB Kennard Cox
DB Dom DeCicco



What say you?

Wanny ain't running no 3-4. Get Lindsey off of there and put Mick Williams in there. Playing Aaron in a 3-4 is like putting Peyton Manning in a triple option offense.

 

[HopeandChangeforAntoons]

Wanny ain't running no 3-4. Get Lindsey off of there and put Mick Williams in there. Playing Aaron in a 3-4 is like putting Peyton Manning in a triple option offense.

Was going to post the same thing about swapping Mick for Lindsey. Brandon was a solid player but Mick was BE DPoY. Plus having a Wanny team run a 3-4 makes no sense.

Overall I think 2021 Pickett and Addison could swing the game, but a DL of AD, Mick, Sheard, and Romeus - with Revis erasing half the field behind them - would be a tall order. Think 2018 Kenny passing for 8 yards against that Clemson front four.

 

[Islanderpanther]

Stache……better lines and better overall talent

 

[RaleighPittFan]

Who wins? Pitt fans do. That would be one heck of a game to watch.

 

[HailToPitt725]

Wanny ain't running no 3-4. Get Lindsey off of there and put Mick Williams in there. Playing Aaron in a 3-4 is like putting Peyton Manning in a triple option offense.

Was going to post the same thing about swapping Mick for Lindsey. Brandon was a solid player but Mick was BE DPoY. Plus having a Wanny team run a 3-4 makes no sense.

Overall I think 2021 Pickett and Addison could swing the game, but a DL of AD, Mick, Sheard, and Romeus - with Revis erasing half the field behind them - would be a tall order. Think 2018 Kenny passing for 8 yards against that Clemson front four.

I hear ya, and I figured this would come up. I was just trying to get the best 11 players on the field. Only went with the 3-4 because it allowed me to get those four LBs on the field.

I’ll make the switch.

 

[upj87]

Pat, if only bevause wanny was one of the biggest idiots ever

yes, he lacks Narduzzi's brilliance...

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

Time for a fun off-season thread... if you were to take the best players from the Narduzzi era and have them face the best players from the Wannstedt era, who would win?

All-Time Narduzzi Offense
QB Kenny Pickett
RB James Conner
RB Israel Ibanikanda
WR Jordan Addison
WR Tyler Boyd
TE Lucas Krull
OL Carter Warren
OL Matt Goncalves
OL Jimmy Morrissey
OL Dorian Johnson
OL Brian O'Neill

All-Time Narduzzi Defense
DL Dewayne Hendrix
DL Calijah Kancey
DL Jaylen Twyman
DL Rashad Weaver
LB Patrick Jones II
LB SirVocea Dennis
LB Ejuan Price
DB Dane Jackson
DB Avontae Maddox
DB Jason Pinnock
DB Jordan Whitehead

All-Time Narduzzi Special Teams
K Chris Blewitt
P Kirk Christodoulou
KR/PR Qadree Henderson

Versus

All-Time Wannstedt Offense
QB Tyler Palko
RB LeSean McCoy
RB Dion Lewis
WR Jonathan Baldwin
WR Devin Street
TE Dorin Dickerson
OL Jason Pinkston
OL John Malecki
OL Lucas Nix
OL Mike McGlynn
OL Jeff Otah

All-Time Wannstedt Defense
DL Greg Romeus
DL Aaron Donald
DL Mick Williams
DL Jabaal Sheard
LB HB Blades
LB Scott McKillop
LB Clint Session
DB Darrelle Revis
DB Aaron Berry
DB Kennard Cox
DB Dom DeCicco

All-Time Wannstedt Special Teams
K Connor Lee
P Dan Hutchins
KR/PR LaRod Stephens-Howling

What say you?

Boyd played 1 year for Duzz and Donald never played for Wanny.

 

[HailToPitt725]

Boyd played 1 year for Duzz and Donald never played for Wanny.

Donald absolutely played for Wanny. He played in all 13 games as a true freshman and recorded two sacks.

 

[BillyWestFan]

Team Wanny...

 

[JD1976]

Good list, but there had to have been 3 better TEs than Krull under Narduzzi right? Ordoff and Batholomew come to mind.

 

[BillyWestFan]

Pat, if only bevause wanny was one of the biggest idiots ever

I dunno about this one. Guess it comes down to Duzz's missed field goal at State Penn's 1 yard line being down 17-10 with six minutes left then saying you need two scores to win vs Wanny being at Notre Dame's 42 with a 4th and 1, calling time out only to punt.

 

[HailToPitt725]

Good list, but there had to have been 3 better TEs than Krull under Narduzzi right? Ordoff and Batholomew come to mind.

Good call. I went with Krull because he’s in the NFL right now and did well with Kenny in 2021, but I think you’re right on with Gavin B.

I’m going to make the switch. I welcome the input from others on the board! Makes for a fun discussion.

 

[steelcurtain55.]

Charles Spencer should be on the starting 5 for DW.

 

[HailToPitt725]

Charles Spencer should be on the starting 5 for DW.

I definitely think you can make the argument for him. Not sure who you’d take off Wanny’s line, though.

On a side note, I hate what happened with Spencer. Who knows what he could’ve done in the NFL had he not snapped his leg…

 

[HailToPitt725]

It’s also interesting to see that we’re at an even 20-20 heading into the new week… that surprises me a little.

 

[steelcurtain55.]

I definitely think you can make the argument for him. Not sure who you’d take off Wanny’s line, though.

On a side note, I hate what happened with Spencer. Who knows what he could’ve done in the NFL had he not snapped his leg…

Pinkston - 5th round pick
Malecki - UDFA
Nix - UDFA
McGlynn - 4th round pick

Charles was a 3rd round pick after only playing 2 seasons on the OL. I'd take him over all of those guys. Otah was a 1st rounder but Charles was a better athlete with a higher upside.

 

[cbpitt2]

Great topic. Donald and Revis mess up any plans Narduzzi has on offense. Two all-time NFL greats dominate play.

McCoy and Lewis each run for 100+ yards. Even Wanny can't mess this one up.

 

[TheSpecialSauce]

Time for a fun off-season thread... if you were to take the best players from the Narduzzi era and have them face the best players from the Wannstedt era, who would win?

All-Time Narduzzi Offense
QB Kenny Pickett
RB James Conner
RB Israel Ibanikanda
WR Jordan Addison
WR Tyler Boyd
TE Lucas Krull
OL Carter Warren
OL Matt Goncalves
OL Jimmy Morrissey
OL Dorian Johnson
OL Brian O'Neill

All-Time Narduzzi Defense
DL Dewayne Hendrix
DL Calijah Kancey
DL Jaylen Twyman
DL Rashad Weaver
LB Patrick Jones II
LB SirVocea Dennis
LB Ejuan Price
DB Dane Jackson
DB Avontae Maddox
DB Jason Pinnock
DB Jordan Whitehead

All-Time Narduzzi Special Teams
K Chris Blewitt
P Kirk Christodoulou
KR/PR Qadree Henderson

Versus

All-Time Wannstedt Offense
QB Tyler Palko
RB LeSean McCoy
RB Dion Lewis
WR Jonathan Baldwin
WR Devin Street
TE Dorin Dickerson
OL Jason Pinkston
OL John Malecki
OL Lucas Nix
OL Mike McGlynn
OL Jeff Otah

All-Time Wannstedt Defense
DL Greg Romeus
DL Aaron Donald
DL Jabaal Sheard
LB Brandon Lindsey
LB HB Blades
LB Scott McKillop
LB Clint Session
DB Darrelle Revis
DB Aaron Berry
DB Kennard Cox
DB Dom DeCicco

All-Time Wannstedt Special Teams
K Connor Lee
P Dan Hutchins
KR/PR LaRod Stephens-Howling

What say you?

Let’s add an All-Walt lineup. We would have Revis vs Fitzgerald.

 

[HailToPitt725]

Pinkston - 5th round pick
Malecki - UDFA
Nix - UDFA
McGlynn - 4th round pick

Charles was a 3rd round pick after only playing 2 seasons on the OL. I'd take him over all of those guys. Otah was a 1st rounder but Charles was a better athlete with a higher upside.

Ok, I’ll swap out Malecki for Spencer; Nix at least started ten games in the NFL and could play center in this lineup.

 

[HailToPitt725]

Let’s add an All-Walt lineup. We would have Revis vs Fitzgerald.

Good idea. The problem with this is that you begin to have some overlap between the All-Walt and All-Wanny teams (e.g., Palko and Revis). I guess you give those two to Wanny since they played longer under him?

 

[HailToPitt725]

It’s likely the game ends in a tie.

Is that why you voted for Wanny?

 

[Upg bobcat]

Wanny couldn't win a watered down Big East despite the talent he had during his Pitt head coaching span, so I voted for Narduzzi.

 

[TheWerewolfFromTwilight]

Only way Hendrix is participating in this is if he buys a ticket. I think he's more in the 12-15 range of best DEs in the Narduzzi era.