I have no problem with the Media expressing their displeasure with Pitt's Coach Pat Narduzzi and the ACC providing a fine with it. In addition, I can see Coach Pat's points and let him speak up about how he conducted himself and why, to be fair as well. Apparently, another Sports Reporter objects as well like Joe Starkey did too?
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..........Narduzzi's antics reminded me of former Pitt defensive coordinator Paul Rhoads, whose displays were championed as part of his passion. Fans loved the energy and enthusiasm Rhoads showed on the sideline — and his players responded to it, especially in the 13-9 win at No. 2 West Virginia in the 2007 finale. Then again, Narduzzi's intensity also was reminiscent of former Pitt men's basketball coach Jamie Dixon, who was criticized for coaching every pass on every play on every possession. Fans wanted Dixon to give his players freedom to freelance, to play fast and loose instead of uptight and always worried about incurring his wrath for making a mistake.
With Pitt football, we have spent a lot of years observing the sideline demeanors of its carousel of coaches. Cue the carnival music: Walt Harris, whose play-calling was perceived to be panicked by the play clock; Dave Wannstedt, whose frustration showed every time he ran his hands through his hair; Todd Graham, whose “high-octane” offense never lived up to the bluster of his “hammer down, left lane” prediction; and Paul Chryst, whose pulse we wanted to check because his expression never appeared to change, win or lose. Safe to say, both passion and precision are important. Our objections to sideline demeanor likely depend on the game's outcome, favorable or not............
...........Here's what should worry Pitt fans about Narduzzi: The Panthers are 1-7 when trailing at halftime the past two seasons. He's a second-year head coach, one coaching mostly Chryst recruits, but that's an obvious area in need of improvement. So is his recruiting, which lacks star power as the WPIAL's top talent in a strong class appears headed to Notre Dame and the Big Ten. Criticize Narduzzi's sideline sideshow, but know that his flair for theatrics can work favorably, too.
Parking Pitt's equipment trailer outside McKee Stadium on Friday night for Clairton's game at Jeannette was a savvy act of showmanship that sent a strong message to Clairton's Lamont Wade, the nation's top cornerback prospect.
The Virginia Tech fallout was the first truly negative public reaction to Narduzzi, who reached 13 victories at Pitt faster than any of his six predecessors.........Still, this is a team that beat No. 20 Penn State, which beat then-No. 2 Ohio State. That will serve as Narduzzi's signature victory, but it shouldn't be Pitt's lone highlight.
LINK:
http://triblive.com/sports/kevingorman/11392553-74/narduzzi-pitt-coach
Article Excerpt:
..........Narduzzi's antics reminded me of former Pitt defensive coordinator Paul Rhoads, whose displays were championed as part of his passion. Fans loved the energy and enthusiasm Rhoads showed on the sideline — and his players responded to it, especially in the 13-9 win at No. 2 West Virginia in the 2007 finale. Then again, Narduzzi's intensity also was reminiscent of former Pitt men's basketball coach Jamie Dixon, who was criticized for coaching every pass on every play on every possession. Fans wanted Dixon to give his players freedom to freelance, to play fast and loose instead of uptight and always worried about incurring his wrath for making a mistake.
With Pitt football, we have spent a lot of years observing the sideline demeanors of its carousel of coaches. Cue the carnival music: Walt Harris, whose play-calling was perceived to be panicked by the play clock; Dave Wannstedt, whose frustration showed every time he ran his hands through his hair; Todd Graham, whose “high-octane” offense never lived up to the bluster of his “hammer down, left lane” prediction; and Paul Chryst, whose pulse we wanted to check because his expression never appeared to change, win or lose. Safe to say, both passion and precision are important. Our objections to sideline demeanor likely depend on the game's outcome, favorable or not............
...........Here's what should worry Pitt fans about Narduzzi: The Panthers are 1-7 when trailing at halftime the past two seasons. He's a second-year head coach, one coaching mostly Chryst recruits, but that's an obvious area in need of improvement. So is his recruiting, which lacks star power as the WPIAL's top talent in a strong class appears headed to Notre Dame and the Big Ten. Criticize Narduzzi's sideline sideshow, but know that his flair for theatrics can work favorably, too.
Parking Pitt's equipment trailer outside McKee Stadium on Friday night for Clairton's game at Jeannette was a savvy act of showmanship that sent a strong message to Clairton's Lamont Wade, the nation's top cornerback prospect.
The Virginia Tech fallout was the first truly negative public reaction to Narduzzi, who reached 13 victories at Pitt faster than any of his six predecessors.........Still, this is a team that beat No. 20 Penn State, which beat then-No. 2 Ohio State. That will serve as Narduzzi's signature victory, but it shouldn't be Pitt's lone highlight.
LINK:
http://triblive.com/sports/kevingorman/11392553-74/narduzzi-pitt-coach
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