Well, the controversy at Pitt over the QBs will be whether Coach Pat & Chaney are making a mistake by playing Peterman & Voytik, or should he stick with one like Harris, Wannstedt, Graham, and Chryst usually and often did that cost Pitt Games as they learned, made mistakes, or were kept in the games too long when one could see they were having an off day except for the Coaches???
Under Harris, Wannstedt, Graham, and Chryst they stuck with one QB eventually and Flacco, Bostick, Voytik did not see much games unless the QB got hurt?
Yesterday, as the Article states, Coach Pat & Chaney did not hesitate to put in Peterman when they saw Voytik not getting it done. Additionally, looks like Coach Pat wants to make sure he has Back-Up ready in case one QB goes down?
I like this move of using both QBs especially if Coach Pat & Chaney design some running plays for Voytik that will take away some Pass Rush Blitz Iowa, VT, and UVA will use against Pitt? It all depends what the Coaches want to use in preparing Game Plans and then making such changes as the game they are calling and coaching at that time to increase execution and make the other Team Defense adjust under the QB changes and Players Strengths?
We shall see?
Pitt TribLive Article LINK!
AKRON, Ohio — Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi likely doesn't care that he might have ignited a quarterback controversy Saturday night at InfoCision Stadium. A bottom-line guy, Narduzzi only cares that his team has opened his first season with a two-game winning streak after quarterback Nate Peterman came off the bench to defeat Akron, 24-7.
Playing in a persistent rain and in front of the second-largest crowd (23,425) in InfoCision's seven years, Pitt's offense struggled to find an early rhythm. Peterman replaced starter Chad Voytik (6 of 8 for 32 yards) in the first quarter and alternated series in the second before seizing control late in the first half. Peterman never lost his grip. A junior transfer from Tennessee, he completed 12 of 17 passes for 148 yards and an 18-yard touchdown pass to tight end J.P. Holtz with 44 seconds left in the first half.
At that point, Narduzzi put away his quarterback yo-yo and stuck with Peterman. “I felt like he was a little hotter, a little more on target with some of his throws,” Narduzzi said. “Next week, it might be the other way around.” Narduzzi added, “(Peterman) ran the team better. It seemed like he was in a better rhythm. Maybe it was the weather. Maybe he ate Wheaties for breakfast. You don't know why.”
Narduzzi would not commit to a starter for next week's game against Iowa. “We have two (darn) good quarterbacks, and we'll just keep evaluating,” he said. “Every week we're going to compete to get better, and you better show up for practice.”
Peterman also contributed with well-timed runs as Pitt put the game away in the second half. Of the late drive in the first half, Peterman said, “That two-minute drill was big getting into a rhythm. With the up-tempo, I think we tired them out. J.P. ran a great route.”
As for next week? “I don't know,” Peterman said. “I just try to be my best, and we'll see what the coaches do.”
Qadree Ollison, who made his first career start in place of reigning ACC Offensive Player of the Year James Conner, scored a 2-yard run to make it 17-7 with 5:11 left in the third quarter. Freshman Darrin Hall scored Pitt's final touchdown, a 5-yard run with 2:51 left in the game. Ollison was the chief ball carrier, with 21 attempts for 81 yards. Tyler Boyd returned to the lineup after a one-game suspension and caught 11 passes for 95 yards. Hall gained 52 yards on 11 carries.
Pitt's defense faltered only once, allowing a 32-yard touchdown run by Conor Hundley in the second quarter. Hundley, who ran all over Pitt last season, was held to 59 carries on 11 carries. Akron primarily played two quarterbacks — former Pitt recruit Tra'Von Chapman and senior Kyle Pohl — and Pitt harassed them throughout the game, finishing with four sacks.
Defensive end Rori Blair returned to the lineup after a one-game suspension and was a destructive force, with two tackles for loss (1 1⁄2 sacks) worth 20 yards. Defensive tackle Tyrique Jarrett had three tackles for loss, and freshman safety Jordan Whitehead made his first start and led the team with six total tackles, including 1 1⁄2 sacks.
Blair was asked if it's a more aggressive defense this year. “Of course,” he said. “Come on. This is Coach Narduzzi. It's all about defense.” It's all about winning, too, and despite some rough patches, Pitt is 2-0.
Jerry DiPaola is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. Reach him at jdipaola@tribweb.com or via Twitter @JDiPaola_Trib. Read more: http://triblive.com/sports/college/pitt/9068179-74/pitt-peterman-game#ixzz3lddyuNBY
Under Harris, Wannstedt, Graham, and Chryst they stuck with one QB eventually and Flacco, Bostick, Voytik did not see much games unless the QB got hurt?
Yesterday, as the Article states, Coach Pat & Chaney did not hesitate to put in Peterman when they saw Voytik not getting it done. Additionally, looks like Coach Pat wants to make sure he has Back-Up ready in case one QB goes down?
I like this move of using both QBs especially if Coach Pat & Chaney design some running plays for Voytik that will take away some Pass Rush Blitz Iowa, VT, and UVA will use against Pitt? It all depends what the Coaches want to use in preparing Game Plans and then making such changes as the game they are calling and coaching at that time to increase execution and make the other Team Defense adjust under the QB changes and Players Strengths?
We shall see?
Pitt TribLive Article LINK!
AKRON, Ohio — Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi likely doesn't care that he might have ignited a quarterback controversy Saturday night at InfoCision Stadium. A bottom-line guy, Narduzzi only cares that his team has opened his first season with a two-game winning streak after quarterback Nate Peterman came off the bench to defeat Akron, 24-7.
Playing in a persistent rain and in front of the second-largest crowd (23,425) in InfoCision's seven years, Pitt's offense struggled to find an early rhythm. Peterman replaced starter Chad Voytik (6 of 8 for 32 yards) in the first quarter and alternated series in the second before seizing control late in the first half. Peterman never lost his grip. A junior transfer from Tennessee, he completed 12 of 17 passes for 148 yards and an 18-yard touchdown pass to tight end J.P. Holtz with 44 seconds left in the first half.
At that point, Narduzzi put away his quarterback yo-yo and stuck with Peterman. “I felt like he was a little hotter, a little more on target with some of his throws,” Narduzzi said. “Next week, it might be the other way around.” Narduzzi added, “(Peterman) ran the team better. It seemed like he was in a better rhythm. Maybe it was the weather. Maybe he ate Wheaties for breakfast. You don't know why.”
Narduzzi would not commit to a starter for next week's game against Iowa. “We have two (darn) good quarterbacks, and we'll just keep evaluating,” he said. “Every week we're going to compete to get better, and you better show up for practice.”
Peterman also contributed with well-timed runs as Pitt put the game away in the second half. Of the late drive in the first half, Peterman said, “That two-minute drill was big getting into a rhythm. With the up-tempo, I think we tired them out. J.P. ran a great route.”
As for next week? “I don't know,” Peterman said. “I just try to be my best, and we'll see what the coaches do.”
Qadree Ollison, who made his first career start in place of reigning ACC Offensive Player of the Year James Conner, scored a 2-yard run to make it 17-7 with 5:11 left in the third quarter. Freshman Darrin Hall scored Pitt's final touchdown, a 5-yard run with 2:51 left in the game. Ollison was the chief ball carrier, with 21 attempts for 81 yards. Tyler Boyd returned to the lineup after a one-game suspension and caught 11 passes for 95 yards. Hall gained 52 yards on 11 carries.
Pitt's defense faltered only once, allowing a 32-yard touchdown run by Conor Hundley in the second quarter. Hundley, who ran all over Pitt last season, was held to 59 carries on 11 carries. Akron primarily played two quarterbacks — former Pitt recruit Tra'Von Chapman and senior Kyle Pohl — and Pitt harassed them throughout the game, finishing with four sacks.
Defensive end Rori Blair returned to the lineup after a one-game suspension and was a destructive force, with two tackles for loss (1 1⁄2 sacks) worth 20 yards. Defensive tackle Tyrique Jarrett had three tackles for loss, and freshman safety Jordan Whitehead made his first start and led the team with six total tackles, including 1 1⁄2 sacks.
Blair was asked if it's a more aggressive defense this year. “Of course,” he said. “Come on. This is Coach Narduzzi. It's all about defense.” It's all about winning, too, and despite some rough patches, Pitt is 2-0.
Jerry DiPaola is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. Reach him at jdipaola@tribweb.com or via Twitter @JDiPaola_Trib. Read more: http://triblive.com/sports/college/pitt/9068179-74/pitt-peterman-game#ixzz3lddyuNBY
