Former USC Quarterback Browne Impresses In Pitt Practices, LINK!

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

Once again, Weah is being praised by max Browne and Max has been around many Great USC Wideouts, again if Browne can see Weah is Special Talents, Just a Hunch! These are the Leaders coming out now replacing Peterman, Conner, Boyd, Johnson & Biz. In addition, Pitt Wideouts are better than the PSU Wideouts, Not A Guess Or Hunch, Just a Fact will see see in September. I mention Orndoff being a NFL TE in 2015 and some challenged it, but in in 2016 now most believe it. i feel the same about Pitt Weah!
Excerpts:
After four years at USC and almost four months learning Pitt offensive coordinator Shawn Watson's system, quarterback Max Browne knows how to run an offense and read a defense. He also possesses, perhaps, the third-most important skill of any successful quarterback: the ability to identify his best friends on the field. Those include left offensive tackle Brian O'Neill and those big wide receivers — such as 6-foot-3 Jester Weah and 6-4 Aaron Mathews — who can catch the football even when the throw goes slightly awry. “We have to like our chances with Jester out there,” Browne said Tuesday after the 13th of 15 scheduled spring practices. “Let him use his size and physicality and go out there and get that thing.” Browne said he also has hooked up with Mathews on some deep balls in practice. “You can tell he's big, tall, athletic and can run a little bit,” he said. “It's certainly a mismatch for the defense.” Meanwhile, Browne has developed as advertised after he transferred from USC to give Pitt's offense an experienced hand. Coach Pat Narduzzi likes young quarterbacks Ben DiNucci, Thomas MacVittie and Kenny Pickett, but their collective collegiate experience is limited to DiNucci's two quarters and nine pass attempts in last year's Pinstripe Bowl.................."He didn't play a lot in his four years at USC, but it's clear he kept his eyes open the entire time. “He's got a lot of experience, and because he has a lot of experience he's made an easy transition,” Watson said. “He's been in similar style offenses that were taught similar to the way I teach it.”.............."Once we got past that and he experienced that, he became very comfortable,” Pitt's coordinator said. “He does the little things you need your quarterback to do. “He doesn't make impulse decisions. He doesn't take sacks. He finds check-downs. He gets us in the right play. He makes sound decisions in a run-pass defense because he knows what to lean on and that's all experience.”..............
LINK:
http://triblive.com/sports/college/...uarterback-browne-impresses-in-pitt-practices

 

[Pitt-Chains]

Once again, Weah is being praised by max Browne and Max has been around many Great USC Wideouts, again if Browne can see Weah is Special Talents, Just a Hunch! These are the Leaders coming out now replacing Peterman, Conner, Boyd, Johnson & Biz. In addition, Pitt Wideouts are better than the PSU Wideouts, Not A Guess Or Hunch, Just a Fact will see see in September. I mention Orndoff being a NFL TE in 2015 and some challenged it, but in in 2016 now most believe it. i feel the same about Pitt Weah!
Excerpts:
After four years at USC and almost four months learning Pitt offensive coordinator Shawn Watson's system, quarterback Max Browne knows how to run an offense and read a defense. He also possesses, perhaps, the third-most important skill of any successful quarterback: the ability to identify his best friends on the field. Those include left offensive tackle Brian O'Neill and those big wide receivers — such as 6-foot-3 Jester Weah and 6-4 Aaron Mathews — who can catch the football even when the throw goes slightly awry. “We have to like our chances with Jester out there,” Browne said Tuesday after the 13th of 15 scheduled spring practices. “Let him use his size and physicality and go out there and get that thing.” Browne said he also has hooked up with Mathews on some deep balls in practice. “You can tell he's big, tall, athletic and can run a little bit,” he said. “It's certainly a mismatch for the defense.” Meanwhile, Browne has developed as advertised after he transferred from USC to give Pitt's offense an experienced hand. Coach Pat Narduzzi likes young quarterbacks Ben DiNucci, Thomas MacVittie and Kenny Pickett, but their collective collegiate experience is limited to DiNucci's two quarters and nine pass attempts in last year's Pinstripe Bowl.................."He didn't play a lot in his four years at USC, but it's clear he kept his eyes open the entire time. “He's got a lot of experience, and because he has a lot of experience he's made an easy transition,” Watson said. “He's been in similar style offenses that were taught similar to the way I teach it.”.............."Once we got past that and he experienced that, he became very comfortable,” Pitt's coordinator said. “He does the little things you need your quarterback to do. “He doesn't make impulse decisions. He doesn't take sacks. He finds check-downs. He gets us in the right play. He makes sound decisions in a run-pass defense because he knows what to lean on and that's all experience.”..............
LINK:
http://triblive.com/sports/college/...uarterback-browne-impresses-in-pitt-practices

This Saturday should be entertaining.

 

[steelhead52]

"Pitt Wideouts are better than the PSU Wideouts, Not A Guess Or Hunch, Just a Fact will see see in September."

Captain, this may be true, but Penn St. will be revealing Charles and Johnson, both 6'4' and between 215 and 220 this year. Each only had two catches last year, but both are big, fast, mismatches. In fact, Franklin says that Charles is the most talented receiver he has been around in 25 years of coaching. One of his two catches was for an 80 yd. TD that kind of turned the Penn St. season around. Godwin is a loss for them for sure. He was dominate towards the end of the season. But their returning talent is impressive and may even be better than last year. Like you said, September can't get here fast enough.

That said, Weah looks special. Big, fast and elusive. His yds per catch last year is explosive. Matthews may not have Weah's speed but he is very athletic and a big body who can get deep and make big plays also. This will be an interesting tandom with Browne who definitely has the arm to make deep throws.

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

"steelhead52, post: 1871920, member: 31208"]"Pitt Wideouts are better than the PSU Wideouts, Not A Guess Or Hunch, Just a Fact will see see in September."

"Captain, this may be true, but Penn St. will be revealing Charles and Johnson, both 6'4' and between 215 and 220 this year. "
Agree, it is true and fine with me Penn State will be revealing Charles & Johnson two 4 Star Recruits that I recognize would have been great Pitt recruits too. As stated, just fine with me and respect they recruit so great, just like I praised Godwin, Thompkins & Blacknail all prior 4 Star Recruits last year and are good Wideouts. I have no problem in recognizing when Penn State Recruits 4 & 5 Star Recruits but Penn State Fans should recognize Pitt develops their own Recruits that do better in the NCAA and NFL as well too. No question Franklin with more Recruiting Resources is recruiting better than Paterno ever did, but Pitt has been doing it better when it comes to the NFL too.

Each only had two catches last year, but both are big, fast, mismatches. In fact, Franklin says that Charles is the most talented receiver he has been around in 25 years of coaching. One of his two catches was for an 80 yd.
No question about it and up to Charles & Johnson prove it like Bryant, Fitzgerald, and Boyd have done in the NCAA on true productions, records and awards that show up in the NFL too.

TD that kind of turned the Penn St. season around.
Agree, it helped Penn State but the Offense was still very Inefficient too and Offense did not play all 4 Quarters even with many more 4 Star Recruits. It was Moorhead just First Year too as OC. Pitt Offense was better with its recruits were proof too even with less Star Recruits.

Godwin is a loss for them for sure. He was dominate towards the end of the season.
I like Godwin too and would not mind seeing him in a Steeler Uniform Chrs was PSU Tyler Boyd in 2016. Yet, when it comes to the NFL sometimes all those great 4 Star PSU Recruits go south and do not do as much as Pitt recruits when it comes to records and awards in the NFL and so it usually a We Shall See? Penn State does produce more NFL Busts than most Programs too and that was under Paterno? Maybe Franklin Recruits will change it, but until we see it, Pitt Is It Recruits do better so far the last Decade and Historically when come to better quality even with less quantity.

But their returning talent is impressive and may even be better than last year. Like you said, September can't get here fast enough.
Quite agree, plus have almost back and don't forget TE Gesicki he really caught passes and TDs at critical times just like Orndoff did for Pitt. Penn State should be proud of how their team got together in 2016 and won the Big Ten Championship! WVU won 10 Games too, and Pitt had it Best Offense in its History against the tougher schedule too. I am happy to see all do better. But Pitt Recruits have come together under Narduzzi too! I am looking forward to 2017 from all 23 of them again!

That said, Weah looks special. Big, fast and elusive. His yds per catch last year is explosive.
Yes, and it took a while but he was a 3 Star Recruit Pitt Sleeper that has out performed the Penn State 4 Stars under performers in the past as well in the NCAA & NFL. many Pitt Lair Posters told me last year it is unfair to compare him to Fitz, Bryant and Boyd, but I respectfully disagree back when and do now too. I may be wrong but like you say is fast, with moves, and makes tough catches. Just goes to show choosing Pitt is it was the right choice and still has much to do this and if he can develop his skills further in the NFL.

Matthews may not have Weah's speed but he is very athletic and a big body who can get deep and make big plays also.
Agree again and what i like about Matthews, he just came out with total confidence within himself. Many Coaches recruited him to be a DB and he insisted look I want to a Great Wideout and is working his Butt off to be better than many 4 & 4 Star Recruits elsewhere. This took moxie and until Narduzzi heard it he was at Penn State but did a flip and only 3 Stars too. Yet, like Charles & Johnson he has to prove it in 2017 too, like Weah and Henderson in 2016.

This will be an interesting tandom with Browne who definitely has the arm to make deep throws.
All a work in progress more for Pitt in 2017 with New OC again, New QB, New TE, and last year Pitt Wideouts were unknown and actually became better than expected. Penn State has had some great Wideouts too and made great catches at special times like you say turned their season round and all back except for Godwin but with even more talent.

The difference is Pitt Lair Posters now know it and Penn State Posters usually just can't understand why Pitt Produces better Recruits for the NCAA & NFL even without Top 20 Recruiting and that has been going on for over 100 years, 50 years and last 15 years.

Penn State fans love to brag on Recruiting Signing & NFL Draft Days but Pitt Fans don't have to Brag on NFL Players Of The Years & Hall of Fames Days, because Pitt Recruits prove it with Busts in the Hall of Fames, not NFL Players Budgets bu$t!

Penn State's Coach Franklin & Staff Superb Recruiting makes Pitt's Coach Pat & Staff Superb Coaching has once again up against far more Recruits with Higher Stars, Bigger Rile Players Rosters, and far more Resources and David against Goliath again in 2017, 2018, and 2019 not afraid playing them, unlike Paterno was when he put his own Selfish Ego ahead of College Football History, and Penn State allowed it and came to regret it with a Scandal that shamed their name as Pitt recruits will continue to go into Hall of Fames proving Paterno was so wrong!

Franklin seems so much better and does it under Athletic integrity Reforms Paterno ignored! Now Penn State is off of Paterno Errors Sanctions and Pitt is in the ACC and Players looking great together again like in the 1970-80s. Good to see both back, ain't it sweet!

Great Post and we agree Pitt does have a Great Wideouts Right Now developed by Coaching Up 3 Stars and Penn State Recruited many 4 Stars Great Wideouts ready to break out too. Last year was a delight for both Fans and very close game proving Paterno was wrong ending such a series both Fan Bases Love.

The game at Penn State is something they can't wait to see too, like us on the Lair!

 

[Chescat]

"steelhead52, post: 1871920, member: 31208"]"Pitt Wideouts are better than the PSU Wideouts, Not A Guess Or Hunch, Just a Fact will see see in September."

"Captain, this may be true, but Penn St. will be revealing Charles and Johnson, both 6'4' and between 215 and 220 this year. "
Agree, it is true and fine with me Penn State will be revealing Charles & Johnson two 4 Star Recruits with me just like I praised Godwin, Thompkins & Blacknail all prior 4 Star Recruits last year and are good Wideouts. I have no problem in recognizing when Penn State recruits 4 & 5 Star Recruits but Penn State fans should recognize Pitt develops their own Recruits that do better in the NCAA and NFL as well. No question Franklin with more Recruiting Resources better than Paterno ever did, but Pitt has been doing it better when it comes to the NFL too.

Each only had two catches last year, but both are big, fast, mismatches. In fact, Franklin says that Charles is the most talented receiver he has been around in 25 years of coaching. One of his two catches was for an 80 yd.
No question about it and up to Charles & Johnson prove it like Bryant, Fitzgerald, and Boyd have done in the NCAA on true productions, records and awards that show up in the NFL too.

TD that kind of turned the Penn St. season around.
Agree, it helped Penn State but the Offense was still very Inefficient too and Offense did not play all 4 Quarters even with many more 4 Star Recruits. It was Moorhead just First Year too as OC. Pitt Offense was better with its recruits were proof too even with less Star Recruits.

Godwin is a loss for them for sure. He was dominate towards the end of the season.
I like Godwin too and would not mind seeing him in a Steeler Uniform Chrs was PSU Tyler Boyd in 2016. Yet, when it comes to the NFL sometimes all those great 4 Star PSU Recruits go south and do not do as much as Pitt recruits when it comes to records and awards in the NFL and so it usually a We Shall See? Penn State does produce more NFL Busts than most Programs too and that was under Paterno? Maybe Franklin Recruits will change it, but until we see it, Pitt Is It Recruits do better so far the last Decade and Historically when come to better quality even with less quantity.

But their returning talent is impressive and may even be better than last year. Like you said, September can't get here fast enough.
Quite agree, plus have almost back and don't forget TE Gesicki he really caught passes and TDs at critical times just like Orndoff did for Pitt. Penn State should be proud of how their team got together in 2016 and won the Big Ten Championship! WVU won 10 Games too, and Pitt had it Best Offesne in its History against the tougher schedule too. I am happy to see all do better. But Pitt Recruits have come together under Narduzzi too! I am looking forward to 2017 from all 23 of them again!

That said, Weah looks special. Big, fast and elusive. His yds per catch last year is explosive.
Yes, and it took a while but he was a 3 Star Recruit Pitt Sleeper that has out performed the Penn State 4 Stars under performers in the past as well in the NCAA & NFL. many Pitt Lair Posters told me last year it is unfair to compare him to Fitz, Bryant and Boyd, but I respectfully disagree back when and do now too. I may be wrong but like you say is fast, with moves, and makes tough catches. Just goes to show choosing Pitt is it was the right choice and still has much to do this and if he can develop his skills further in the NFL.

Matthews may not have Weah's speed but he is very athletic and a big body who can get deep and make big plays also.
Agree again and what i like about Matthews, he just came out with total confidence within himself. Many Coaches recruited him to be a DB and he insisted look I want to a Great Wideout and is working his Butt off to be better than many 4 & 4 Star Recruits elsewhere. This took moxie and until Narduzzi heard it he was at Penn State but did a flip and only 3 Stars too. Yet, like Charles & Johnson he has to prove it in 2017 too, like Weah and Henderson in 2016.

This will be an interesting tandom with Browne who definitely has the arm to make deep throws.
All a work in progress more for Pitt in 2017 with New OC again, New QB, New TE, and last year Pitt Wideouts were unknown and actually became better than expected. Penn State has had some great Wideouts too and made great catches at special times like you say turned their season round and all back except for Godwin but with even more talent.

The difference is Pitt Lair Posters now know it and Penn State Posters usually just can't understand why Pitt Produces better Recruits for the NCAA & NFL even without Top 20 Recruiting and that has been going on for over 100 years, 50 years and last 15 years.

Penn State fans love to brag on Recruiting Signing & NFL Draft Days but Pitt Fans don't have to Brag on NFL Players Of The Years & Hall of Fames Days, because Pitt Recruits prove it with Busts in the Hall of Fames, not NFL Players Budgets bu$t!

Penn State's Coach Franklin & Staff Superb Recruiting makes Pitt's Coach Pat & Staff Superb Coaching has once again up against far more Recruits with Higher Stars, Bigger Rile Players Rosters, and far more Resources and David against Goliath again in 2017, 2018, and 2019 not afraid playing them, unlike Paterno was when he put his own Selfish Ego ahead of College Football History, and Penn State allowed it and came to regret it with a Scandal that shamed their name as Pitt recruits will continue to go into Hall of Fames proving Pateeno was so wrong!

Franklin seems so much better and does it under Athletic integrity Reforms Paterno ignored! Now Penn State is off of Paterno Errors Sanctions and Pitt is in the ACC and Players looking great together again like in the 1970-80s. Good to see both back, ain't it sweet!

Great Post and we agree Pitt does have a Great Wideouts Right Now developed by Coaching Up 3 Stars and Penn State Recruited many 4 Stars Great Wideouts ready to break out too. Last year was a delight for both Fans and very close game proving Paterno was wrong ending such a series both Fan Bases Love.

We probably won't find out which team has the better wideouts, because what
REALLY matters is which team as the better CB's and DB's. Psu is loaded in that area and they're experienced. I like Weah of course, and am hoping that Henderson and some others have a breakout year. Again, when we play them the real question is which team's DB's fare better against the other team's
Wr's.
Despite your long epistles concerning PSU recruiting, 4 stars vs 3 stars, which coaches better develop their talent, the scandal, etc. etc. We are going to really be put to the test in Happy Valley this year. Last year's game, one in which we were dominating early, became a nail biter. This was the game where our DB's were first exposed. When you have a RB like Barkley our
DB's will have to watch both him and their WR's. So far our
DB' (other than Whitehead) have shown very little, and as far as our WR's are concerned (other than Weah) we're basically showing potential.

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

"Chescat, post: 1872067, member: 176"]We probably won't find out which team has the better wideouts, because whatREALLY matters is which team as the better CB's and DB's.
Good point, and no question about it. Up to Wideouts to be stopped, but in Today's CFB it is a Wideouts advantage right now. Last years games were just full of Offense Excitement as proven by every Pitt game, USC-PSU game, Clemson & Alabama twice in a row now and many more High Scoring last minute wins or losses. Only when the Offense starts to fail or makes mistakes like the Clemson-Ohio State game do you see a 31-0 game now?

Psu is loaded in that area and they're experienced.
Right again, they got it all back, OC, QB, OL, TE, WRs, and RBs with a No Quit 2nd Half Character to Comeback on anyone as seen in every game they won last year and against PITT, Minnesota, OSU & Indiana, Wisconsin and USC! The Lions were terrific to watch and only Michigan really beat them badly. Pitt was terrific to watch as well and WVU too.

I like Weah of course, and am hoping that Henderson and some others have a breakout year. Again, when we play them the real question is which team's DB's fare better against the other team's.
No question about it, Penn State Backfield is flat out better until Pitt can prove otherwise. Penn State has produced some mighty fine Recruits for the NFL too, far less Draft Bust$ in those positions. Penn State has most of their LBs and DLs back too.

Penn State really wants to blow out Pitt, Michigan and Ohio State like they did MSU, Iowa, and Rutgers last year. Like you say they have the Players and Speed to do it against New Pitt LBs, and Reorganized DLs & DBs that need experience to work together and the 2nd early game is hard to learn to be better Units. At the same time, New OC, QB, & TE against like you said experience PSU DBs could be a big problem with little experience so early again.

Wr's.
Despite your long epistles concerning PSU recruiting, 4 stars vs 3 stars, which coaches better develop their talent, the scandal, etc. etc
Well it beat short sighted posts too, yada, yada, like your own and the Penn State Posters on recruiting Diatribes on SOI & Draft Days that don't pan out unlike Pitt Recruits that Fame Up not Flame out?

We are going to really be put to the test in Happy Valley this year.
Wow, who doesn't know that? Pitt had all the experienced back in 2016 with New OC & WRs, and it was a close game. Penn State should be favored and is seldom an easy win even under Paterno's lesser Big Ten Wins. No one said otherwise! The Pitt coaching will really be tested no question about it.

Last year's game, one in which we were dominating early, became a nail biter.
Yeah, 42-39 and only goes to show they should have been playing all the time unlike Paterno's Ego thought otherwise. OSU, Wisky & USC were great to watch too!

This was the game where our DB's were first exposed.
And it continued all year long!

When you have a RB like Barkley our DB's will have to watch both him and their WR's.
No one ever said otherwise? Go outside and see a Sun or Moon, it is obvious too!

So far our DB' have shown very little.
Up to Pitt Coaches, Recruits & Players to step up execution and better Game Planning on Defense, no one else, and your short epistles of the obvious!

 

[Chescat]

"Chescat, post: 1872067, member: 176"]We probably won't find out which team has the better wideouts, because whatREALLY matters is which team as the better CB's and DB's.
Good point, and no question about it. Up to Wideouts to be stopped, but in Today's CFB it is a Wideouts advantage right now. Last years games were just full of Offense Excitement as proven by every Pitt game, USC-PSU game, Clemson & Alabama twice in a row now and many more High Scoring last minute wins or losses. Only when the Offense starts to fail or makes mistakes like the Clemson-Ohio State game do you see a 31-0 game now?

Psu is loaded in that area and they're experienced.
Right again, they got it all back, OC, QB, OL, TE, WRs, and RBs with a No Quit 2nd Half Character to Comeback on anyone as seen in every game they won last year and against PITT, Minnesota, OSU & Indiana, Wisconsin and USC! The Lions were terrific to watch and only Michigan really beat them badly. Pitt was terrific to watch as well and WVU too.

I like Weah of course, and am hoping that Henderson and some others have a breakout year. Again, when we play them the real question is which team's DB's fare better against the other team's.
No question about it, Penn State Backfield is flat out better until Pitt can prove otherwise. Penn State has produced some mighty fine Recruits for the NFL too, far less Draft Bust$ in those positions. Penn State has most of their LBs and DLs back too.

Penn State really wants to blow out Pitt, Michigan and Ohio State like they did MSU, Iowa, and Rutgers last year. Like you say they have the Players and Speed to do it against New Pitt LBs, and Reorganized DLs & DBs that need experience to work together and the 2nd early game is hard to learn to be better Units. At the same time, New OC, QB, & TE against like you said experience PSU DBs could be a big problem with little experience so early again.

Wr's.
Despite your long epistles concerning PSU recruiting, 4 stars vs 3 stars, which coaches better develop their talent, the scandal, etc. etc
Well it beat short sighted posts too, yada, yada, like your own and the Penn State Posters on recruiting Diatribes on SOI & Draft Days that don't pan out unlike Pitt Recruits that Fame Up not Flame out?

We are going to really be put to the test in Happy Valley this year.
Wow, who doesn't know that? Pitt had all the experienced back in 2016 with New OC & WRs, and it was a close game. Penn State should be favored and is seldom an easy win even under Paterno's lesser Big Ten Wins. No one said otherwise! The Pitt coaching will really be tested no question about it.

Last year's game, one in which we were dominating early, became a nail biter.
Yeah, 42-39 and only goes to show they should have been playing all the time unlike Paterno's Ego thought otherwise. OSU, Wisky & USC were great to watch too!

This was the game where our DB's were first exposed.
And it continued all year long!

When you have a RB like Barkley our DB's will have to watch both him and their WR's.
No one ever said otherwise? Go outside and see a Sun or Moon, it is obvious too!

So far our DB' have shown very little.
Up to Pitt Coaches, Recruits & Players to step up execution and better Game Planning on Defense, no one else, and your short epistles of the obvious!

Too funny! I knew you couldn't resist LOL

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

Too funny! I knew you couldn't resist LOL

No problem you showed what we all knew and added to the football discussion and I agree with you more than disagree. Penn State should have great Wideouts with their 4 Stars and Pitt Wideouts are just another example of doing just as well. Just glad they play each other again for 3 more games thank you the opportunity to augment them.

 

[Chescat]

No problem you added to the football discussion and gave your views and I agree with you more than disagree. Penn State should have great Wideouts with their 4 Stars and Pitt Wideouts are just another example of doing just as well. Just glad they play each other again for 3 more games.

Well, I'm also glad we're playing them for three more games. Personally I think
they downplayed the game last year, or maybe PRETENDED to knowing full
well that we had a talented and more importantly, experienced team back.
On paper they should be able to handle us, but games as you know ain't
played on paper. This is where I'm hoping that Narduzzi and the culture he has
laid at Pitt can pay off with a win.

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

Well, I'm also glad we're paying them for three more games. Personally I think
they downplayed the game last year, or maybe PRETENDED to knowing full
well that we had a talented and more importantly, experienced team back.
On paper they should be able to handle us, but games as you know ain't
played on paper. This is where I'm hoping that Narduzzi and the culture he has
laid at Pitt can pay off with a win.

Excellent post, up to Narduzzi and hope he can have them ready to play by the second game, I hope you call it in August, with many others as myself. Just don't know right now, will all the changes and New Players that have to gel early.