Another "Ranking" is out..

[Parkview57]

This is good spring ball bulletin board material as CBSsports article ranks Pitt as least likely to repeat as division champ...

https://www.cbssports.com/college-f...mpions-least-likely-to-repeat-in-2019-season/

 

[anon_vmuicqnzlyp3u]

If the offensive line can come together I think we have a good chance of repeating. However its all going to hinge on them and Pickett

 

[PittMan 72]

This is good spring ball bulletin board material as CBSsports article ranks Pitt as least likely to repeat as division champ...

https://www.cbssports.com/college-f...mpions-least-likely-to-repeat-in-2019-season/

For the sake of comparison, any idea where this same source picked Pitt to finish in the Coastal standings in 2018?

 

[TreyCampbell]

Considering the Coastal has had a different champion EVERY year for a long time, that’s not exactly a hot take.

I agree that putt has a decent chance to repe, but I’d we do, it won’t look anything like last year.

Late -

 

[RaleighPittFan]

Fornelli also thinks UVA is going to be good. So....

 

[Zeldas Open Roof]

Who is good in the coastal? Va tech needs to fix 100 things, Miami can’t find a qb. Got lost a coach, duke is duke.

 

[FireballZ]

UVA would be my pick in the Coastal this year. In this musical chair division, UVA is due and next on the list. Plus I think Bronco is a decent coach and their QB has shown some potential.

 

[sonofabit]

UVA would be my pick in the Coastal this year. In this musical chair division, UVA is due and next on the list. Plus I think Bronco is a decent coach and their QB has shown some potential.

And that #11 LB/DE is a beast.

 

[McKee Place]

Considering the Coastal has had a different champion EVERY year for a long time, that’s not exactly a hot take.

I agree that putt has a decent chance to repe, but I’d we do, it won’t look anything like last year.

Late -

I actually think, to repeat, we'll have to look a LOT like last year... with a tremendous running game. That may be more unorthodox than the line plunges and off tackle runs than last ... more running by the QB and the wideouts ... but it won't be due to a 180 in improvement by the QB in the passing game. Some improvement yes, but I just don't see a huge difference being possible. It will be easier and more feasible to continue to have a great running game (and that's what Duz prefers anyway).

 

[Las Panteras]

Miami

Too much NFL talent on D

 

[McKee Place]

Miami

Too much NFL talent on D

Probably could say that every year for 30 years... but they rarely seem able to harness it adequately week to week.

 

[Black_Man_Panther]

And that #11 LB/DE is a beast.

You watched Pitt play UVA last year, right? He seemed pretty dis-interested in the 2nd half, coincidentally after he go rolled by aston. Just sayin.

 

[pittmeister]

Miami

Too much NFL talent on D

But I’m sure first year head coach and defensive wizard, Manny Diaz will fix their offensive whoas.......Not...

 

[TempleBAPittMPA]

But I’m sure first year head coach and defensive wizard, Manny Diaz will fix their offensive whoas.......Not...

F Manny Diaz!

 

[RaleighPittFan]

But I’m sure first year head coach and defensive wizard, Manny Diaz will fix their offensive whoas.......Not...

I don't see that hire working out well for them.

It's just a "gut" feeling, but I wasn't too impressed with the lack of consistency that his defenses played with while he was in charge.

I see a lot of great players continuing to sign there, and very few good teams.

 

[Las Panteras]

I don't see that hire working out well for them.

It's just a "gut" feeling, but I wasn't too impressed with the lack of consistency that his defenses played with while he was in charge.

I see a lot of great players continuing to sign there, and very few good teams.

I'll go the other way.

Diaz brings an energy not there with Richt. He has a pretty good transfer QB in Martell, and kids want to play for Manny Diaz.

They will never be the U, but Miami takes control of the weak Coastal beginning this year.

 

[RaleighPittFan]

I'll go the other way.

Diaz brings an energy not there with Richt. He has a pretty good transfer QB in Martell, and kids want to play for Manny Diaz.

They will never be the U, but Miami takes control of the weak Coastal beginning this year.

I don't think a first year coach (who was already the "good" guy on staff) can get anything out of the individuals on that team.

I also hope I'm not wrong - for Pitt's sake.

 

[4Mark_Marty]

F Manny Diaz!

And FFF the Effing Diaz brothers!! I buried the cock-a-roaches!!

 

[Parkview57]

I actually think, to repeat, we'll have to look a LOT like last year... with a tremendous running game. That may be more unorthodox than the line plunges and off tackle runs than last ... more running by the QB and the wideouts ... but it won't be due to a 180 in improvement by the QB in the passing game. Some improvement yes, but I just don't see a huge difference being possible.

I agree for the most part, but the passing game was so ineffective so much of the time and Whipple was hired to turn it around because HCPN has seen Whipple's offense/QB be effective, so I have to hold out hope for a transformation. Plus, if there is not a major improvement, Pickett, not Whipple will be the next casualty.

 

[pittdan77]

How to evaluate the Coastal every year...

Will Miami choke? If yes, draw a straw.

 

[rpastir]

And FFF the Effing Diaz brothers!! I buried the cock-a-roaches!!

As I scrolled through this thread, I was wondering if anyone would make the Scarface reference.