An honest assessment:
Narduzzi is at his peak. He's in year six and it's not getting better. If Pitt had beaten NC State & BC and lost to Clemson & ND by 14 and been in close game with Miami I could see progress. We're not. HCPN loses to teams he should beat and is getting blown out by Top 10 teams.
Some of the talent is better ( Defensive Line, LB'ers ) Some of it is worse ( O-Line, TE's, Backs). Offensive schemes and preparation are bad. QB's aren't being developed. 4 year starter Pickett panicked today and threw 4 picks.
So in my opinion, changes need to be made.
I would start with Narduzzi. I would relieve Narduzzi of his duties and give Charlie Partridge a shot. The D-Line is the strength of the team and Coach Partridge couldn't do much worse on Offense.
Offensive Line play is embarrassing. I think that needs to be a recruiting emphasis. The younger guys seemed to play better some they may be developable with the right coaching. Narduzzi's Offenses Coordinator makes Matt Cavanaugh look like a genius.
Now is the perfect time to make the above changes as this year doesn't count against eligibility. Convince 4 or 5 key seniors to return and you minimize the impact of the change.
So don't blow up the entire staff but change Narduzzi, Whipple and Borberly.
Narduzzi is at his peak. He's in year six and it's not getting better. If Pitt had beaten NC State & BC and lost to Clemson & ND by 14 and been in close game with Miami I could see progress. We're not. HCPN loses to teams he should beat and is getting blown out by Top 10 teams.
Some of the talent is better ( Defensive Line, LB'ers ) Some of it is worse ( O-Line, TE's, Backs). Offensive schemes and preparation are bad. QB's aren't being developed. 4 year starter Pickett panicked today and threw 4 picks.
So in my opinion, changes need to be made.
I would start with Narduzzi. I would relieve Narduzzi of his duties and give Charlie Partridge a shot. The D-Line is the strength of the team and Coach Partridge couldn't do much worse on Offense.
Offensive Line play is embarrassing. I think that needs to be a recruiting emphasis. The younger guys seemed to play better some they may be developable with the right coaching. Narduzzi's Offenses Coordinator makes Matt Cavanaugh look like a genius.
Now is the perfect time to make the above changes as this year doesn't count against eligibility. Convince 4 or 5 key seniors to return and you minimize the impact of the change.
So don't blow up the entire staff but change Narduzzi, Whipple and Borberly.
