High Level Recruits left to Fill the Class

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

"chethejet, post: 1618596, member: 4178"]Narduzzi wants to preserve the red shirts and develop the defensive freshman with scout team, off season S&C and spring ball. By that time, Hamlin, Coleman, Miller, Garner to name a few will be the core secondary for two to three years. Add In Ford and Pitt is well stacked in the secondary. Pugh, has to settle in both academically and learn the defense. Pine after a year of learning and development has big upside. Reynolds is a sleeper and I expect him with his size and hitting ability to be a player as well. Well already know the upside of Camp, Watts, Wheeler. for becoming studs at DT.

As to Jeter, his brother plays for Pitt so it will be interesting to see if he starts to see that Pitt may be the place for him as he attends the games. Not sure how much Pitt being in his family with his brother changes things. Pitt will recruit him as a target but I suspect if Garbutt and Twyman commit, that may be the guys who Narduzzi goes with. Pitt will have 17 commits by the end of this month. Maybe room for 3 or 4 more.
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[vegasgreed]

when wade did his interview with Vuc's site, when asked how important early playing time is, he said something in the line of on a scale of 1-10, its a 50. or something like that. so that does bode well for us. one thing about him and Tenn. i've watched 3 of their games so far, butch jones has recruited his ass off. they have some big time talent...electric players. that playing early thing will be much more difficult there.

This is an I know someone who knows someone situation for full disclosure so take it FWIW.

I am not saying he's coming to Pitt but he's convinced that if he does he'll be on the field day 1 like Whitehead was. For that reason Pitt is still in play.

This probably isn't news or a surprise as others have said he's that good already. But from what I've been told early playing time is a factor for him.

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

when wade did his interview with Vuc's site, when asked how important early playing time is, he said something in the line of on a scale of 1-10, its a 50. or something like that. so that does bode well for us. one thing about him and Tenn. i've watched 3 of their games so far, butch jones has recruited his ass off. they have some big time talent...electric players. that playing early thing will be much more difficult there.

Sounds like a Robert Foster Debate, and Foster is still playing at Bama, and Boyd in the NFL, but Wade is a National Talent that will play anywhere in my opinion, and hope he makes Pitt Is It!

Darrelle Revis, Aaron Donald, Tyler Boyd, Ejuan Price never regretted it!

 

[88Pitt88]

The Clairton pipeline leads straight to Pitt. Will Lamont be the one to disturb the natural flow of talented players to the home team? In the end, I think not!

 

[Jpripper88]

Narduzzi wants to preserve the red shirts and develop the defensive freshman with scout team, off season S&C and spring ball. By that time, Hamlin, Coleman, Miller, Garner to name a few will be the core secondary for two to three years. Add In Ford and Pitt is well stacked in the secondary. Pugh, has to settle in both academically and learn the defense. Pine after a year of learning and development has big upside. Reynolds is a sleeper and I expect him with his size and hitting ability to be a player as well. Well already know the upside of Camp, Watts, Wheeler. for becoming studs at DT.

As to Jeter, his brother plays for Pitt so it will be interesting to see if he starts to see that Pitt may be the place for him as he attends the games. Not sure how much Pitt being in his family with his brother changes things. Pitt will recruit him as a target but I suspect if Garbutt and Twyman commit, that may be the guys who Narduzzi goes with. Pitt will have 17 commits by the end of this month. Maybe room for 3 or 4 more.

There is lots of room for 25. Tons of players who aren't talented enough to be on the roster, right now.

 

[VAPITTALUM]

when wade did his interview with Vuc's site, when asked how important early playing time is, he said something in the line of on a scale of 1-10, its a 50. or something like that. so that does bode well for us. one thing about him and Tenn. i've watched 3 of their games so far, butch jones has recruited his ass off. they have some big time talent...electric players. that playing early thing will be much more difficult there.

Really good point. Their class for 2017 already includes 4 DBs, with two of those players 4 star recruits. In 2016, they brought in 5 DBs, with 3 of those being 4 star recruits.

While I understand that every elite recruit, and Wade is included in that group, believes they can beat out anyone at their position coming into their freshman year, he has a much better opportunity to do so at PITT.

 

[9nationalchampionships]

Still looking for that stud MLB

 

[medixman]

9 if you find two stud MLBs please send one to PSU because we're in desperate need of one.

 

[doubleAA's]

9 if you find two stud MLBs please send one to PSU because we're in desperate need of one.

Just cant understand the David Adams love for ND thing. How can you live and be from PA and not want to go Pitt/PSU ? And even from CC, where you have Dan Marino?

 

[King Of All Message Boards]

There is lots of room for 25. Tons of players who aren't talented enough to be on the roster, right now.

I don't know where they're at either but I guess with the unfortunate bad medicals on the 3 kids from last year they have a few more from that.

 

[doubleAA's]

I don't know where they're at either but I guess with the unfortunate bad medicals on the 3 kids from last year they have a few more from that.

I think Hill is the only one that looks to be done. Am I wrong on that?

 

[King Of All Message Boards]

I think Hill is the only one that looks to be done. Am I wrong on that?

I thought 3 of 4 were. I thought Gilbert was the only one who had a chance to return. I hope I'm wrong - for the kids' sake. Don't care abt football wins when it comes to this stuff.

 

[King Of All Message Boards]

I guess we were both wrong. One other can't return - Moody.

http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/...y-Chris-Clark-and-others/stories/201608050172

Evidently Gilbert is a maybe.

 

[tylersmyth]

Wonder if Pitt will offer Noah Hamlin? He looked good in the game against the Quips, 2nd best player on the field IMO to Wade

 

[vegasgreed]

lots of juniors have already been offered, time will tell.

Wonder if Pitt will offer Noah Hamlin? He looked good in the game against the Quips, 2nd best player on the field IMO to Wade

 

[Las Panteras]

Just cant understand the David Adams love for ND thing. How can you live and be from PA and not want to go Pitt/PSU ? And even from CC, where you have Dan Marino?

i think fans of other schools across the country...if they were to drop in on a pitt site and read this.......

Would start laughing out loud as they click to another teams site, where maybe the fans are less delusional ......

 

[doubleAA's]

i think fans of other schools across the country...if they were to drop in on a pitt site and read this.......

Would start laughing out loud as they click to another teams site, where maybe the fans are less delusional ......

Why?????

Are you saying a big recruit in a teams home city shouldnt consider their top 100 University in the world?

How is that even a little delusional? Yeah.... every recruit in the country should jump at the chance to move to Indiana and play for a 2-4 team and a coach on the hot seat. You are the delusional one.

 

[Las Panteras]

Why?????

Are you saying a big recruit in a teams home city shouldnt consider their top 100 University in the world?

How is that even a little delusional? Yeah.... every recruit in the country should jump at the chance to move to Indiana and play for a 2-4 team and a coach on the hot seat. You are the delusional one.

simple

two words...

Notre Dame

Im guessing Adams, Hinish, Yourkevic and Jeter are smart kids....and i am certain they see the value of graduating from ND. The truth hurts....deal with it.

now.....if we were talking about WVU......your post would be spot on.

Cheers......

 

[doubleAA's]

simple

two words...

Notre Dame

Im guessing Adams, Hinish, Yourkevic and Jeter are smart kids....and i am certain they see the value of graduating from ND. The truth hurts....deal with it.

now.....if we were talking about WVU......your post would be spot on.

Cheers......

Literally you make no sense. So, FOR DECADES, hardly any Wpial kids selected ND, but this year a few do, so that means that every kid will and did in the past?

I was trying to take the high road, since your first post was derogatory toward me for no reason what-so-ever. But, you are just being a total clown now.

And... you guess they are smart kids? Then I will guess they also would see the value of graduating with a degree from the University of Pittsburgh. I mean, when you look at the list of notable alumni, I think Pitt is right there with ND.

What does Notre Dame have to do with anything else?? Like I said, great football history there, it is a catholic school, and their name is fighting Irish, so some Irish people will gravitate to them. But truth is they havent won a championship in 30 years, have a fledgling coach, fired DC and are 2-4 now.

Before you make another dumb post... I KNOW ND has the history, and is a great historic football school. I can see why some recruits will go there. I merely said I dont see why Adams would. SO Many other WPIAL kids, including Hamlin and Whitehead have spurned ND for Pitt and many future ones will as well. It is a team not on firm ground and Adams could play immediately at Pitt and have a great career, and have a great pro career.

 

[thebadby2]

Why?????

Are you saying a big recruit in a teams home city shouldnt consider their top 100 University in the world?

How is that even a little delusional? Yeah.... every recruit in the country should jump at the chance to move to Indiana and play for a 2-4 team and a coach on the hot seat. You are the delusional one.

He did "consider" his hometown school, as well as PSU, and a bunch of other big time programs and top notch academic universities. After considering his many excellent options, he chose ND, the #15th ranked university in the country, very possibly for a lot of reasons that have nothing to do with Brian Kelly or the ND coaches.

His strong runner up by most accounts was PSU. Would you feel better if he had gone there? Of course not--you'd be posting the same sour grapes: why would anyone want to go to PSU, the sorry state of the PSU program, Franklin, Sandusky, pedophiles, racist central PA hillbillies, etc, etc., etc..

I don't think delusional is the fitting word, but it does appear that you are totally incapable of any kind of objectivity on this particular subject.

 

[Las Panteras]

OK....SO...........

The value of a college education is now based upon the alums from that school?........gotcha.....

it would seem to me a better metric would be who's alums would open more doors for incoming student athletes? Again.....not suggesting Pitt alums wouldnt help. But from personal experience....the alums at ND take care of their own. in fact, I would argue this is a major component in any kids decision to go there. You correctly state after all.....Its Indiana.....

My initial post.......was to simply claim that fans of other schools would read your thoughts....and disagree....Pitt is not equal to ND......that doesnt suggest Pitt is bad....rather, Notre Dame is begrudgingly, a terrific place to go to school. My post had nothing to do with on the field performance.

cmon, bro........you love Pitt and thats great......but it would be wise for Pitt fans to accept ND can and often does take local kids. It really isnt a mystery or a black eye directed at Pitt

 

[doubleAA's]

He did "consider" his hometown school, as well as PSU, and a bunch of other big time programs and top notch academic universities. After considering his many excellent options, he chose ND, the #15th ranked university in the country, very possibly for a lot of reasons that have nothing to do with Brian Kelly or the ND coaches.

His strong runner up by most accounts was PSU. Would you feel better if he had gone there? Of course not--you'd be posting the same sour grapes: why would anyone want to go to PSU, the sorry state of the PSU program, Franklin, Sandusky, pedophiles, racist central PA hillbillies, etc, etc., etc..

I don't think delusional is the fitting word, but it does appear that you are totally incapable of any kind of objectivity on this particular subject.

Again... it is completely rude to say that of me. Of course I am objective and I have said that I am fully aware not only there are higher rated schools out there than Pitt and Pitt certainly wont ever get close to getting every recruit.

Jesus, you people are completely nuts. How dare I say I wish Adams selected Pitt... wow, what a crack pot I must be.

Yes, by the way, I would feel better if he selected PSU. Although, I tend to think he selected ND for the same reasons. Most notably being his family loved ND, or family loved PSU or family loved Pitt, grew up as a huge fan of said college, and always wanted to play for them, and would make his father proud to see his son run out of the tunnel in that uniform.

And to further tear down your ridiculous post. If the kid didnt chose the school that he selected for the purpose of playing football based on the coach or coaches, then, yes, I would say the kid is a raging moron. I am absolutely sure he is not, and loved the coach and coaching staff, as he said in his numerous interviews.

So, if solely speaking out of objectivity, I think you could use a dose and say "Hey, yeah, local kids probably do favor the local schools more often than not" And if someone innocently wished a top LB prospect chose his school instead of a school about to have a losing record and a fired coach, maybe you could understand their viewpoint.

 

[doubleAA's]

OK....SO...........

The value of a college education is now based upon the alums from that school?........gotcha.....

it would seem to me a better metric would be who's alums would open more doors for incoming student athletes? Again.....not suggesting Pitt alums wouldnt help. But from personal experience....the alums at ND take care of their own. in fact, I would argue this is a major component in any kids decision to go there. You correctly state after all.....Its Indiana.....

My initial post.......was to simply claim that fans of other schools would read your thoughts....and disagree....Pitt is not equal to ND......that doesnt suggest Pitt is bad....rather, Notre Dame is begrudgingly, a terrific place to go to school. My post had nothing to do with on the field performance.

cmon, bro........you love Pitt and thats great......but it would be wise for Pitt fans to accept ND can and often does take local kids. It really isnt a mystery or a black eye directed at Pitt

Hey, reasonable post! I agree. But, I would say if this kid was from say.... Kansas... I agree completely and Pitt wouldnt be on the radar. He isnt, he is from Pittsburgh, and the same high school as a Pittsburgh GREAT.

I think Pitt more often than not holds its own recruiting Pittsburgh kids in Pittsburgh. This year is an anomaly, and I question WHY is this year an anomaly. Your answers are not answering that question really. Im not saying ND is a bad school, I know its a great university. Just saying so is Pitt.

I think Pitt alumni have a strong bond as well by the way. ND is a much smaller school. Small schools have a bit stronger bond typically. But again... doubt that line of thinking should have a major impact on a recruit.

 

[pittmeister]

OK....SO...........

The value of a college education is now based upon the alums from that school?........gotcha.....

it would seem to me a better metric would be who's alums would open more doors for incoming student athletes? Again.....not suggesting Pitt alums wouldnt help. But from personal experience....the alums at ND take care of their own. in fact, I would argue this is a major component in any kids decision to go there. You correctly state after all.....Its Indiana.....

My initial post.......was to simply claim that fans of other schools would read your thoughts....and disagree....Pitt is not equal to ND......that doesnt suggest Pitt is bad....rather, Notre Dame is begrudgingly, a terrific place to go to school. My post had nothing to do with on the field performance.

cmon, bro........you love Pitt and thats great......but it would be wise for Pitt fans to accept ND can and often does take local kids. It really isnt a mystery or a black eye directed at Pitt

This post is much better than your original and I agree with you.

But let's even be more frank about it.... we've had plenty of 4 and 5 star talent in the Pittsburgh area but mostly it's the white suburbanite kids that have a stronger draw to ND than African Americans. Jeter is one of the few exceptions.

Whitehead, Hamlin, Foster, Johnson, Boyd were national recruits that showed little or no interest in ND. That's one of the reasons Jeter's commitment was so shocking...

 

[88Pitt88]

This post is much better than your original and I agree with you.

But let's even be more frank about it.... we've had plenty of 4 and 5 star talent in the Pittsburgh area but mostly it's the white suburbanite kids that have a stronger draw to ND than African Americans. Jeter is one of the few exceptions.

Whitehead, Hamlin, Foster, Johnson, Boyd were national recruits that showed little or no interest in ND. That's one of the reasons Jeter's commitment was so shocking...

Notre Dame football flat out sucks. What is shocking to me is that any national recruits still choose to go there, let alone the ones from Pittsburgh. Maybe they are going to ND for the education and football is just a sideshow. I'm sure none of these kids aspire to win big and be pros one day, so they really don't care if they play for a slumping program. Lol