Narduzzi's tweet this morning...

[UPitt '89]

 

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Saw that. Talked to him at recruiting party, and he seemed very happy to be 'home'. Said this was the job that he was waiting for and was a good fit. He still seems to feel that way. Good for Pitt, because many of our 'rivals' think he will jump at the chance to leave, because Pitt isn't a good job. He will prove them wrong!!

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

Saw that. Talked to him at recruiting party, and he seemed very happy to be 'home'. Said this was the job that he was waiting for and was a good fit. He still seems to feel that way. Good for Pitt, because many of our 'rivals' think he will jump at the chance to leave, because Pitt isn't a good job. He will prove them wrong!!

Yep, and his job got even tougher now that the ACC Coastal just brought in Richt, Mendenhall, Fuente and Babers, joining Cutcliffe and Johnson!

But he is showing he is up to that challenge by his recent recruiting and Great coaching all year long in every game making they have to deal with Narduzzi!

 

[BuffetParrothead]

Yep, and his job got even tougher now that the ACC Coastal just brought in Richt, Mendenhall, Fuente and Babers, joining Cutcliffe and Johnson!

But he is showing he is up to that challenge by his recent recruiting and Great coaching all year long in every game making they have to deal with Narduzzi!

HCPN is old school tough and I bet he thinks the harder you work the luckier you get.
People like him like a challenge. Easy would be boring!
I think hes having fun jerking Franklins chain when he can.

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

HCPN is old school tough and I bet he thinks the harder you work the luckier you get.
People like him like a challenge. Easy would be boring!
I think hes having fun jerking Franklins chain when he can.

Good observation and comments!

I am seeing him more and more like TCU's Patterson, PSU's Paterno and Baylor's Briles with just straight out focus on coaching up his Players, expecting much more from his Assistants, and ignoring anyone, or other coaches, by just out preparing and working them on Game Day & Half Time Adjustments!

Once he upgrades the talent level and he is doing that every day now, builds the program, he wants at Pitt with Barnes and Gallagher, he will find it tougher to leave it, and I don't think once he does build it, he will leave?

He is not looking to be a Money Running or Stepping Stone Coach, he loves coaching anywhere he chooses, and he has chosen PITT IS IT!

 

[mark1469]

That is an awesome tweet! Love this Duzz's energy and loyalty!

H2P

Mint

 

[Consultant Panther]

I saw that tweet too and loved it. You gotta love Narduzzi!

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

When a Coach remembers the day he was hired and introduced at Pitt, you know that was important to him, and letting everyone know, glad to be at Pitt with his family!

I see he really loves the Region, City, University, and his Players and Program!

This separates Coach Pat from many others Coaches that came to Pitt, does anyone recall any other Coach doing that in prior years?

Coach Pat is still appreciated by the Players he coached up at MSU too, and you know when those Players show their appreciation towards him, he is a very special person, man, and coach!

Just like Recruits at MSU and now Pitt they are seeing the dedication and appreciation they have for him, for making them play better in great games.

 

[Jeffburgh]

HCPN is old school tough and I bet he thinks the harder you work the luckier you get.
People like him like a challenge. Easy would be boring!
I think hes having fun jerking Franklins chain when he can.

I agree, IMO he thinks franklin is a lightweight, and as you note, likes getting into his head.