If Pitt can get Wade

[GT74]

The talent level for next year is immediately upgraded. After watching his and Paris Ford highlights, they truly are special talents, and combined with the guys Pitt has returning, would certainly improve the secondary bigtime. Pitt's future is bright, and with a few more blue-chip recruits, could be on another level defensively soon.

 

[PantherO]

Agreed.

While we will miss the 2 big boys on the line (#5 & #6), I think our D will be more athletic overall. They will get their growing pains against PSU and OSU, but should be ready when Conference play starts. And that should be the prize again!

 

[Jpripper88]

It is pretty clear to me, though, that Paris has to play on offense. HCPN should be able to figure out his defense with his other recruits and returning players. We need playmakers on offense, especially with a young QB.

 

[PantherDave724]

It is pretty clear to me, though, that Paris has to play on offense. HCPN should be able to figure out his defense with his other recruits and returning players. We need playmakers on offense, especially with a young QB.

Then recruit playmakers on offense and stop taking commitments from players who aren't playmakers.

 

[oldpantherfan]

as I stated in earlier posts Pitt is going to get Wade and is going all out to do so.
They have a started good pipeline from Clairton just like the Wannestedt and Harris s did with Woodland Hills. Why do you think they are offering Noah Hamlin ? Remember when Lafayette Pitts was recruited ?
For more insight read these two articles : http://pittsburghsportsnow.com/2016/11/15/hamlin-close-offer-pitt/ & http://pittsburghsportsnow.com/2016/11/16/mathews-making-impact-pitt/.
And PantherDave NOT ALL players are on offense. or are you telling me that AAron Donald wasn't a playmaker ? And whitehead is considered one of the top players on the team, if not the best.

 

[Team_Pitt_Fan]

Not happening move on

 

[Jpripper88]

Then recruit playmakers on offense and stop taking commitments from players who aren't playmakers.

I'd love that, but that isn't what is happening, so even though Paris Ford could be a fantastic S, we need him on offense.

 

[sappycrease]

Not happening move on

Not happening? As in Wade isn't coming here, or he and Ford won't play offense?

 

[Turdferg717]

Wade will be at Pitt.

 

[PitterPanther]

I think we have a shot at him but depending on how OSU finishes, I can see him going there and not PSU or Pitt.

 

[Mikefln]

I'd love that, but that isn't what is happening, so even though Paris Ford could be a fantastic S, we need him on offense.

I don't see as great of a need for him on offense as I see for him on defense.

 

[PantherDave724]

I think we have a shot at him but depending on how OSU finishes, I can see him going there and not PSU or Pitt.

He's eliminated Ohio State. He did that months ago.

 

[PittHOFs]

I don't see Wade coming to Pitt. Not sure what info you guys have. I'm hearing he's not high on Pitt.

 

[PitterPanther]

He's eliminated Ohio State. He did that months ago.

Can't trust kids these days. They say one thing then signing day comes and BOOM! shocker...

 

[Slick Manager of Champs]

I don't see Wade coming to Pitt. Not sure what info you guys have. I'm hearing he's not high on Pitt.

since Wade has been pretty quiet about the whole thing not sure how anyone has any information. Don't think anyone will know until Dec 17th.

 

[Jpripper88]

I think we have a shot at him but depending on how OSU finishes, I can see him going there and not PSU or Pitt.

Why would how OSU finishes matter to him? In the absolute worst case they end the year 9-4, but much more likely their floor is 10-3 and a losing trip to the Orange Bowl. That would be our best season in 30 years. Either way, OSU is one of the best programs in the country and contends for conference and national titles every year. However, it is unlikely they would take him.

 

[Drax1975]

I'll know a little more about Wade on Saturday.

 

[9nationalchampionships]

Pitt. He picks Pitt

 

[Jpripper88]

I don't see as great of a need for him on offense as I see for him on defense.

I do. If we are getting Wade and already have Hamlin, Coleman, Garner, and Miller from last year, Narduzzi should be able to put a secondary together. On offense I don't see any playmakers that can really make the defense pay at every level. Henderson is explosive, but he almost has to get the ball behind the line of scrimmage, with the field ahead of him and defenders on their heels, to be really dangerous.

 

[h2p_5150]

I do. If we are getting Wade and already have Hamlin, Coleman, Garner, and Miller from last year, Narduzzi should be able to put a secondary together. On offense I don't see any playmakers that can really make the defense pay at every level. Henderson is explosive, but he almost has to get the ball behind the line of scrimmage, with the field ahead of him and defenders on their heels, to be really dangerous.

If we're moving DBs to offense I'd go with Paris Ford or Jordan Whitehead before Wade.

 

[raleighpanther]

OMG, this line of thinking - that a kid will make his college choice based on whether a school wins x, or x +1 games this year -- is really laughable. This is where a kid is actually going to live, and study, and play ball for the next 3-5 years. This factor is irrelevant to kids. To the extent that they care about wins, they will naturally be more concerned about how many wins they think a team will have over the next several years when THEY might be there.

Regarding Ford, if you think Pitt needs offensive playmakers, you won't find a better option than Ford. I'd love for him to play on offense instead of D, and if he does play on offense, it won't be because he has to play there because of a desperate situation, it will be because the coaches will want to maximize his abilities and his contribution to the team. BTW, in case you hadn't noticed, Pitt's offense is tearing it up, week after week, so the idea that we are desperate for playmakers on offense is silly.

 

[JokePa]

This turned into the dumbest thread ever. You have the Pitt fans saying Pitt and the penn state fans with pitt handles saying they hear Pitt isnt even in it. What a total joke.

From what Wade has said himself he is high on Pitt. Does he pick pitt??? WHo the hell knows. He should, he has the best db coach in the country here who also happens to like to play players both ways. He would be home to be a hero in front of all his friends and family, and Pitt has a habit of making NFL HOFers.

But... all that means squat. He could choose whoever. He has not tipped his hat either way.

 

[steel_curtain]

OMG, this line of thinking - that a kid will make his college choice based on whether a school wins x, or x +1 games this year -- is really laughable. This is where a kid is actually going to live, and study, and play ball for the next 3-5 years. This factor is irrelevant to kids. To the extent that they care about wins, they will naturally be more concerned about how many wins they think a team will have over the next several years when THEY might be there.

Regarding Ford, if you think Pitt needs offensive playmakers, you won't find a better option than Ford. I'd love for him to play on offense instead of D, and if he does play on offense, it won't be because he has to play there because of a desperate situation, it will be because the coaches will want to maximize his abilities and his contribution to the team. BTW, in case you hadn't noticed, Pitt's offense is tearing it up, week after week, so the idea that we are desperate for playmakers on offense is silly.

-We have former 4/5 star Chris Clark eligible, 4 star Charles Reeves, get 4 Star Sibley, and get Paris Ford, the most electric player in high school football. That an every single wr returns, every rb likely returns, and the offensive line is still loaded. Oh, and we still have that guy named Matt Canada. The offense should be even better next year.

 

[9nationalchampionships]

^^^^ Hopefully the OL plays next year like this year and Mac plays up to his potential.

 

[steel_curtain]

^^^^ Hopefully the OL plays next year like this year and Mac plays up to his potential.

-Qb with true 4.5 speed with a cannon for an arm with this offense surrounding him? Look the f_ck out, that means you Penn State when I rename the stadium Ford Field.

 

[VAPITTALUM]

He's eliminated Ohio State. He did that months ago.

Correct, and just confirmed that with a Top 5 of PITT, PSU, WVU, Tenn, and UCLA.

 

[Steve_French]

From what Wade has said himself he is high on Pitt. Does he pick pitt??? WHo the hell knows. He should, he has the best db coach in the country.

 

[PittHOFs]

This turned into the dumbest thread ever. You have the Pitt fans saying Pitt and the penn state fans with pitt handles saying they hear Pitt isnt even in it. What a total joke.

From what Wade has said himself he is high on Pitt. Does he pick pitt??? WHo the hell knows. He should, he has the best db coach in the country here who also happens to like to play players both ways. He would be home to be a hero in front of all his friends and family, and Pitt has a habit of making NFL HOFers.

But... all that means squat. He could choose whoever. He has not tipped his hat either way.

Hill is on his way out......

 

[Jpripper88]

If we're moving DBs to offense I'd go with Paris Ford or Jordan Whitehead before Wade.

That (Paris Ford) is who we are talking about moving to offense.

 

[PhPanther1]

Correct, and just confirmed that with a Top 5 of PITT, PSU, WVU, Tenn, and UCLA.

And he will also be taking an official visit to Pitt now apparently.

 

[PhPanther1]

^^^^ Hopefully the OL plays next year like this year and Mac plays up to his potential.

Officer, Bookser and ONeill all back. Center to RT will probably be better.
LT - Call me crazy, but I think JJ Smith is better than Biz.
RG is where we'll see a battle.

 

[PittPoker]

I don't think he's coming. I think he picks UCLA for the LA area and the business school he was talking about in his video today.

 

[PantherDave724]

And he will also be taking an official visit to Pitt now apparently.

The last OV that he'll take. That's huge.

 

[PantherDave724]

I don't think he's coming. I think he picks UCLA for the LA area and the business school he was talking about in his video today.

He's not going to UCLA. It's Pitt or Penn State