Nah, I think it's the cheerleaders that deserve the credit.This is 100 Duzz and Cig they get all credit or blame next year
Master of the obvious.
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Nah, I think it's the cheerleaders that deserve the credit.This is 100 Duzz and Cig they get all credit or blame next year
I didn't think they were spectacular. I am just impressed by how negative people are that they view Jurkovec committing to Pitt as more bad news or whatever (some of the same people seem to want to fire Cignetti after one year, and possibly Narduzzi and Lyke as well.)Give alot of credit to our defense for the 8 wins this year. If u thought this offense was so spectacular in the losses to GT, Louisville, and UNC then more power to you. There is a reason why offense recruits bailed out on us.
Who is hyping him?Sigh....another hyped up transfer QB. I was gonna say that I hope we at least get a decent backup for him, but they probably won't bench him if he sucks.
Silliness.He won't get benched because certain egos won't allow it.
I didn't think they were spectacular. I am just impressed by how negative people are that they view Jurkovec committing to Pitt as more bad news or whatever (some of the same people seem to want to fire Cignetti after one year, and possibly Narduzzi and Lyke as well.)
I don't think it makes sense to fire an offensive coordinator after one season unless it was a total mess. After two or three without improvement, that's another story. We averaged 4.6 yards per carry even with sacks counting against (6.0 Izzy, 4.4 Hammond, 5.5 Davis, 5.5 Flemister), compared to 3.2 for our opponents. We averaged 5.9 yards per play compared to 5.0 for opponents. Pitt was 11th in the country in time of possession as well; I'm not a huge TOP guy, but Narduzzi clearly wants it, and he got it. Izzy led the nation in touchdowns. Even the passing game got more more than a full YPA than opponents: 7.63 vs 6.46.People wanting to fire FCJ after one year is defensible. He doesn’t have some long track record of success with it. It’s just a history of mehhhhhhh. We would anybody want to stick with that when it’s not required?
Lots of posters are saying, “I want this QB” “I want that QB” “I want this guy over Jurkovec”
It’s a two way street. Most top QB’s aren’t coming to Pitt regardless of whether they like Cignetti’s offense. You have a guy that knows the offense and is willing to come to Pitt and play.
He’s not going to be a savior. But I think he will do a good job.
Not bad news. Just meh news. The kind that won't move the needle in any appreciable way for the program.I didn't think they were spectacular. I am just impressed by how negative people are that they view Jurkovec committing to Pitt as more bad news or whatever (some of the same people seem to want to fire Cignetti after one year, and possibly Narduzzi and Lyke as well.)
It’s not a bad move but it’s more a “salvage the 7 win level” move. When the alternative might be to attract no other decent transfer (certainly a possibility even though it appears half the nation’s QBs are entering the portal), it looks better.Not bad news. Just meh news. The kind that won't move the needle in any appreciable way for the program.
Yarbell has played 3 or 4 games since soph in HS. He’s not starting anywhere especially with all of the QBs transferring. We see him on practice when he is not hurt. We know what we have with him. If that staff was thinking he could start then he would start
I don't think it makes sense to fire an offensive coordinator after one season unless it was a total mess. After two or three without improvement, that's another story. We averaged 4.6 yards per carry even with sacks counting against (6.0 Izzy, 4.4 Hammond, 5.5 Davis, 5.5 Flemister), compared to 3.2 for our opponents. We averaged 5.9 yards per play compared to 5.0 for opponents. Pitt was 11th in the country in time of possession as well; I'm not a huge TOP guy, but Narduzzi clearly wants it, and he got it. Izzy led the nation in touchdowns. Even the passing game got more more than a full YPA than opponents: 7.63 vs 6.46.
Cignetti got a lot more out of Billy Stull than Cavanaugh. I didn't follow his career closely at like Fresno State or in the NFL. I think we should see what he can or can't do with Jurkovec and evaluate him over a few seasons. I'm not enthralled with the guy but our fans fall into a lot of the cliches (back up QB is always a stud, the coordinators always stink, the University is being cheap even when it was losing money on athletics, etc.)
I think the staff feels Yarnell is the future. I just don't think they feel he is ready yet.I'm not going to complain about a 6th year senior QB who knows the offense. We needed to do something for at least next year (sorry, I'm a skeptic that that 3rd stringer Yarnell is secretly the future.)
Agreed. Next year’s schedule is going to be tough.I think the staff feels Yarnell is the future. I just don't think they feel he is ready yet.
I've said it before, it's kind of a good thing because expectations are now higher. It's ACC championship or bust which tells you that Pitt football has improved.I didn't think they were spectacular. I am just impressed by how negative people are that they view Jurkovec committing to Pitt as more bad news or whatever (some of the same people seem to want to fire Cignetti after one year, and possibly Narduzzi and Lyke as well.)
This is something a Hoopie would post. You are either for us, or against us.You know your not supposed to question but to answer I think Cignetti is even confused about his scheme. I'm just making light out of this BS. All this is so typical and found out that this was going to happen on Friday evening.
Yeah says the poster with several addys and loves Huggy Bear. You just can't stay away from coming after me. Now make a racist addy. Loser!!!!This is something a Hoopie would post. You are either for us, or against us.
How peachyA quote from PSN:
“Jurkovec isn’t the pure passer that even Slovis is, but he’s a gritty, strong-armed quarterback with the ability to extend plays using his legs”
Former Pine-Richland, Boston College QB Phil Jurkovec Commits to Transfer to Pitt
Is the third time the charm? It is in the case of Phil Jurkovec and Pitt. Jurkovec chose Notre Dame out of high school, fulfilling a dream of playing for the Fighting Irish. That was the first miss. When he eventually left Notre Dame, he was in the transfer portal less than a week before […]pittsburghsportsnow.com
Lots of posters are saying, “I want this QB” “I want that QB” “I want this guy over Jurkovec”
It’s a two way street. Most top QB’s aren’t coming to Pitt regardless of whether they like Cignetti’s offense. You have a guy that knows the offense and is willing to come to Pitt and play.
He’s not going to be a savior. But I think he will do a good job.
Yes and no.Eh, Jurkovec is nothing special and wouldn’t have been talked about if not for the local connection. I hope he makes a substantial jump in his play and maybe that’ll happen reuniting with Cignetti. A bigger concern will be his health. Jurkovec has had four or five injuries over the past couple of seasons.
Who do you perceive as more talented?With all the QB’s in the portal is this the best we could do? Familiarity over talent
It’s called staying average.With all the QB’s in the portal is this the best we could do? Familiarity over talent
I think Slovis at his best was a better option than a guy like Jurkovec, however, we didn't get Slovis at his best. A healthy Jurkovec is an upgrade over Slovis and maybe enough of an upgrade that Pitt is a 10-2 team this year instead of 8-4.Yes and no.
1. The strong attraction to me is that he knows Cignetti’s system and was successful.
2. I love his ability to run. That is something we missed after having Kenny for 4 years. Unfortunately Slovis became skittish after the Tennessee game. I wonder how the GT and Louisville games could have turned out if Slovis could have run on a few plays.
3. We all knew if Slovis left, he was coming to Pitt. No question about it. The staff is now able to concentrate on other needs instead of competing with schools for QB’s for next year.
I actually agree with this. With even "B" QB play this year, we are 10-2I think Slovis at his best was a better option than a guy like Jurkovec, however, we didn't get Slovis at his best. A healthy Jurkovec is an upgrade over Slovis and maybe enough of an upgrade that Pitt is a 10-2 team this year instead of 8-4.
Not all will agree with this, but as the QB room stands today, I don't even want to see a competition. Name Jurkovec the starter and let him run with the ones. He knows Cignetti's offense, so let him develop a rapport with the receivers over the entire offseason. It'll pay off more than some fake competition where he'll eventually be named the starter anyway.
You would cry if you saw Penn State's, Ohio State's and Michigan's OOC next year.Agreed. Next year’s schedule is going to be tough.
Cincinnati
@WVU
@Notre Dame
@ Wake Forest
FSU
Do you want to start the season with an unproven QB? I don’t…
Jurkovec will be playing ND and BC next season…
Problem seems to be that coaches think that if they get an upper classman transfer (if that term even has meaning anymore), especially at the highest profile position, and then don't let him stay in that role all year - they aren't going to get another one the next time around...I'm all for this transfer as long as the coaches play the best man. Competition almost always improves players. At the worst, he doesn't pan out. At the best, he is an important addition to a winning team.
But it doesn't hurt us a bit by getting this transfer. Bring it on.
They kind of get all the blame every year. The head coach is ultimately responsible. That is how it kind of works.Nah, certain people will just stop posting again.
I think you've captured the thinking of some coaches. And it is possible some players might be unwilling to go somewhere without a guarantee.Problem seems to be that coaches think that if they get an upper classman transfer (if that term even has meaning anymore), especially at the highest profile position, and then don't let him stay in that role all year - they aren't going to get another one the next time around...
Conversely, he might not come here if he wasn't from the area and have the connection with Cignetti.Eh, Jurkovec is nothing special and wouldn’t have been talked about if not for the local connection. I hope he makes a substantial jump in his play and maybe that’ll happen reuniting with Cignetti. A bigger concern will be his health. Jurkovec has had four or five injuries over the past couple of seasons.
...AND may I add, that "Duzz and CIg" get all of the credit or blame for this year.This is 100 Duzz and Cig they get all credit or blame next year
I got to say that there seems to be a lot of blame on Slovis not knowing cignetti's offense. Who gets the blame for the experienced OL which was supposed to be a strength of the team sucking? Who gets the blame for turning Freshman sensation TE Gavin Bartholomew into the invisible man?I think Slovis at his best was a better option than a guy like Jurkovec, however, we didn't get Slovis at his best. A healthy Jurkovec is an upgrade over Slovis and maybe enough of an upgrade that Pitt is a 10-2 team this year instead of 8-4.
Not all will agree with this, but as the QB room stands today, I don't even want to see a competition. Name Jurkovec the starter and let him run with the ones. He knows Cignetti's offense, so let him develop a rapport with the receivers over the entire offseason. It'll pay off more than some fake competition where he'll eventually be named the starter anyway.
Yeah. The same competition for starting TB that Daniel Carter forced.If Yarnell lights it up in the bowl game, is there a competition at QB next spring?