Dickerson on the fan
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He’s not a good speaker, he was trying to be transparent about his real thoughts on the matter during the press conference and he’s not the greatest communicating his thoughts. In many press conferences he stammers and goes all over the place when faced with tough questions that he actually answers.
How many guys have press conferences a day after they’re trying to be poached?
You haters need to get over it. Duzz is here for the long. haul sort of like beamer. It will be duzz ball. get over your hateration.
yea he's waiting for the Pitt job his dream job after Duzz takes the MSU job. Lol!!!!!!!
Well.............Michigan State is not that great of job (and let's be clear "great of job" and "attendance" are not mutually inclusive).
BUT...............Narduzzi has some expectations here. He doesn't have 5 years to try and escape mediocrity anymore. It is put up or shut up time.
Perhaps MSU puts forth enough money to have PN think "hey, I will get 5 years or so up there, build my bank, if it doesn't work out, I am set for life and closer to retirement age anyways" So you can't dismiss it out of hand. Plus, we are Pitt. These things happen to us...moreso than almost anyone else.
BUT...............Narduzzi has some expectations here. He doesn't have 5 years to try and escape mediocrity anymore. It is put up or shut up time.
Perhaps MSU puts forth enough money to have PN think "hey, I will get 5 years or so up there, build my bank, if it doesn't work out, I am set for life and closer to retirement age anyways" So you can't dismiss it out of hand. Plus, we are Pitt. These things happen to us...moreso than almost anyone else.
According to The Fan, it appears Fickell has turned down MSU.
And it makes sense. Michigan State is NOT a good job. Not now. First off, no one is sure of all what will fall out there. Secondly, like many schools in the SEC East, you are always going to be looking up at 3 schools, OSU, Michigan and PSU. That's not just conference, but the division.
Agree especially since they have not recruited well in recent years. They may have to settle for a young MAC coach perhaps someone like the coach HL hired when she was at EMU. I believe his salary is something like less than 300 grand at EMU.
Careful Owtie, them's fighting words to all of the Big 10 fans on this board.
(them was use so that all of the WVU fans on this board could understand the post)
Regardless of money, I don't think a lot of coaches want to jump this late. Building a staff will be a nightmare and MSU isn't a great situation at the moment. Elevate a coordinator to "interim" status and suck it up for the next 9 months. They'll end up with a better coaching search.
I read Fickell was offered 5 years $25 million dollars. That is a lot to say no to.
I don't see Pitt matching that and I think Michigan State fans would be more patient and with lower (realistic) expectations over five years than Pitt fans the next five years.
Duzz could go and be set for life and retire in five years not that he's poor at Pitt but more money, more patience from fans and athletic director.....who could blame him for going?
I don't see Pitt matching that and I think Michigan State fans would be more patient and with lower (realistic) expectations over five years than Pitt fans the next five years.
Duzz could go and be set for life and retire in five years not that he's poor at Pitt but more money, more patience from fans and athletic director.....who could blame him for going?
I couldn't disagree more.
Michigan State fans have a false impression about their program since Dantonio was able to achieve unheard of results for their team.
They are expecting the next coach to do that, or better. Narduzzi would have a tougher time because he was a part of that success, and they would expect those results sooner.
I believe that was someone mentioned on The Fan as one of the next targets along with a PSU assistant.
With Dantonio's last two recruiting classes not that great and with perhaps sanctions forthcoming, their expectations shouldn't be that high especially after their last two seasons with Dantonio.
Dude - Duzz is already set for life. There is only so much money one can spend
Don't need no hateration, holleration
In this dancerie
Let's get it percolatin', while you're waiting
So just dance for me
Mary J. is in the spot tonight
As I'mma make it feel alright
Nope. Nobody is coaching Pitt (or almost any team) for a discount. If anybody wants Duzz and will pay him significantly more and Pitt wont match, he's gone. That's how this business works. That said, I dont think MSU wants him
How many times can one person be wrong????
What Narduzzi was seeking from Heather was stability, not more money. He would rather stay at Pitt and know that his AD has his back than going to a rebuilding job. If he felt for a second that the patience of Heather and the Chancellor was wearing thin, he’d already be talking to MSU.
It’s not a money issue....yet...
Apparently Fickell passed up the money. Personally I think he's nuts if the dollars being rumored are correct, but I give him credit for betting on himself.
So hypothetically, if MSU offers him $1 million more per year that we dont match, you think he stays?
What if its $2 million more per year?
Also, you say Heather has his back, right? What happens if he goes 6-6 this year and Pitt fans are calling (whether rightly or wrongly) for him to be fired?
Why is it that MSU now doesn't want Pat? Is it because he turned them down?
Or, are you attempting to float the idea that Narduzzi wasn't offered, so he couldn't have turned them down?
Where's the shoulder shrug emoji when needed?
Yes, I think he stays.
He will gamble on himself...
MSU will never be as success as they once were or not for a very long time regardless of who is coaching there. Narduzzi knows it and doesn’t want to go.
He wants to be wanted and appreciated. Most of all, he wants to be successful. He knows he has a great roster returning next season. Besides, MSU will not be the last job opening. If he wins big, he will cash in... He knows that too...
Heather has tied her success to Narduzzi... She will sink or swim with him...
I tend to think the latter..but it does not mean they won’t come calling if candidates keep turning them down.Why is it that MSU now doesn't want Pat? Is it because he turned them down?
Or, are you attempting to float the idea that Narduzzi wasn't offered, so he couldn't have turned them down?
Where's the shoulder shrug emoji when needed?
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state-university/2020/02/10/what-now-michigan-state-spartans-possible-head-coaching-candidates/4712661002/e
New list of candidates... Narduzzi nowhere to be found... They believe him...
New list of candidates... Narduzzi nowhere to be found... They believe him...
I think its a bad match. Narduzzi hasn't had enough success here and is on a semi-hot seat (dont believe me, 50 posters clamor for his firing after every loss). And MSU isnt that good of a job.
What hot seat? You're nuckin futz.
Mel Tucker was mentioned as a candidate. Now their list of candidates includes an in inhouse DC, NFL retread Pat Shurmur, HCs of directional Michigan schools, Brett Bielema and Butch Jones.
Half of their fanbase is on suicide watch.
Yes... He will get another year... The Chancellor hired Narduzzi. Heather gave him a big extension. They will give him every opportunity to turn it around.
Based on the schedule and returning players they will not finish 6-6 or worse...
I’m calling complete bs on the duzz is on the hot seat narrative .
Anyone with an ounce of common sense would make that same call.
I agree with you that Narduzzi has the support of Chancellor Gallagher and AD Lyke and I think he knows that. Also, in no particular order, here are the reasons why I think Narduzzi would be STUPID to take the MSU job (( if offered )):
- MSU doesn't have a bunch of talent on their roster at the moment.
- MSU will be placed on probation for recruiting violations. This isn't their first NEGATIVE publicity: The entire Nasser fiasco, the President and then AD resigning under pressure, his good friend and mentor Mark Dantonio leaving at the worst possible time for MSU.
- The fact that MSU plays in the Big Fat Ten's best division with tO$U, Meechigan and Pedophile State leaves them in a much more difficult position to try to win a Division in the Big Fat Ten Championship game let alone make the CFPlayoff
- Narduzzi is essentially a "Pittsburgh Guy" being from Youngstown, OH.
- The ACC has a clear path for him to make the ACC Championship Game and the benchmark he needs to hit, namely Clemson.
- He has without a doubt his best roster, by far, that he's had at Pitt and that Pitt has had coming back for maybe 30 years. The defense should be special, the QB has multiple years of experience and a talented group of wideouts, RB's and a great TE. They also have 4 of 5 returning Offensive Linemen, from an albeit weak offensive line. However, if the Offensive Line benefits from maturity, experience and / or magically finds someone who raises their level of play this team could be special.
- Finally, football strength is moving to the Southeast and fading from the Snow / Rust belt.
So this is a win - win for Pitt either way: Continuity with Narduzzi or a better coach in Partridge.
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