Pitt Notebook: Narduzzi Says He'd Temper Sideline Behavior 'If I Could', LINK!

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

I see nothing wrong with his behavior, many Top Coaches get upset if they see the Refs not making calls both ways, and that is seen every weekend in many games, it is part of the game. Pitt's Coach Pat was fined and up to him to decide how he wants to be, others can differ and so be it!
Excerpt:
“I'd like to temper it, if I could, but that's who I am,” Narduzzi said. Narduzzi was especially emotional Thursday night during Pitt's nationally televised loss to Virginia Tech at Heinz Field. Cameras caught him screaming at officials while angrily taking off his headsets. “I like to be emotional on the sideline,” he said. “I don't need to be out of control. Sometimes, you do. That's part of the emotions of a football game.” He said too much control isn't good, either. “If a coach ends up quitting in the second half and then he's like a deadbeat on the sideline, it probably (affects) our players. m“I'm an emotional guy. That, to me, is why we always clicked.” He admitted finding balance is important.

OTHER EXCERPTS:
Pitt defensive end Ejuan Price was named one of 18 semifinalists for the Chuck Bednarik Award, presented annually by the Maxwell Football Club to the nation's best defensive player. Price, a sixth-year senior from Woodland Hills, leads the nation in per-game tackles for a loss (2.0), is second in sacks (1.13) and 15th in forced fumbles (0.38). Half of his 32 tackles have occurred behind the line of scrimmage. He has 16 TFLs, nine sacks, nine quarterback hurries and three forced fumbles. Three finalists will be named Nov. 22 and the winner announced Dec. 8 on ESPN. Former Pitt defensive tackle Aaron Donald won the award in 2013............
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Still hopeful................
“We just have to get a little more dog in us out there and challenge people a little bit more instead of being so nice,” he said. “That's an attitude. We have some talented football players out there that need to bite a little bit more.”
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What about Hamlin.............
“I was not happy with some of the communication he got,” Narduzzi said. “If I put you out at corner, I hope that safety and that (linebacker) are talking to that poor guy. We talk about leadership all the time. That's something I wasn't happy with.”........................
LINK:
http://triblive.com/sports/college/pitt/11397866-74/narduzzi-pitt-defensive

 

[Nittany1997]

Is it the pressure of being a head coach that makes him act like that or was he like this at MSU?

 

[Pitt-Chains]

I see nothing wrong with his behavior, many Top Coaches get upset if they see the Refs not making calls both ways, and that is seen every weekend in many games, it is part of the game. Pitt's Coach Pat was fined and up to him to decide how he wants to be, others can differ and so be it!
Excerpt:
“I'd like to temper it, if I could, but that's who I am,” Narduzzi said. Narduzzi was especially emotional Thursday night during Pitt's nationally televised loss to Virginia Tech at Heinz Field. Cameras caught him screaming at officials while angrily taking off his headsets. “I like to be emotional on the sideline,” he said. “I don't need to be out of control. Sometimes, you do. That's part of the emotions of a football game.” He said too much control isn't good, either. “If a coach ends up quitting in the second half and then he's like a deadbeat on the sideline, it probably (affects) our players. m“I'm an emotional guy. That, to me, is why we always clicked.” He admitted finding balance is important.

OTHER EXCERPTS:
Pitt defensive end Ejuan Price was named one of 18 semifinalists for the Chuck Bednarik Award, presented annually by the Maxwell Football Club to the nation's best defensive player. Price, a sixth-year senior from Woodland Hills, leads the nation in per-game tackles for a loss (2.0), is second in sacks (1.13) and 15th in forced fumbles (0.38). Half of his 32 tackles have occurred behind the line of scrimmage. He has 16 TFLs, nine sacks, nine quarterback hurries and three forced fumbles. Three finalists will be named Nov. 22 and the winner announced Dec. 8 on ESPN. Former Pitt defensive tackle Aaron Donald won the award in 2013............
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Still hopeful................
“We just have to get a little more dog in us out there and challenge people a little bit more instead of being so nice,” he said. “That's an attitude. We have some talented football players out there that need to bite a little bit more.”
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What about Hamlin.............
“I was not happy with some of the communication he got,” Narduzzi said. “If I put you out at corner, I hope that safety and that (linebacker) are talking to that poor guy. We talk about leadership all the time. That's something I wasn't happy with.”........................
LINK:
http://triblive.com/sports/college/pitt/11397866-74/narduzzi-pitt-defensive[/QUOTE

Scream would be mild if me, the black head linesman should be fired.

 

[DruidTM]

Oh sweet Jesus here come the Nittany "concern trolls"....." was he like that at MSU??"....? Really?..... you expect anyone here to buy that stupid post? I don't know ...you are the one who is the PSU fan...PSU plays MSU every year...you tell us doofus? And no Im not "concerned" over his sideline demeanor....

 

[Nittany1997]

Judas Priest, it was an honest question!

 

[TD_istheman]

I would like him to save it for when it's really needed. If you get branded a crybaby, Dixon was branded this, as a ref in the ACC told me so, and I'm saying the refs suck, they will tune you out, even call more agonist you. So you could be hurting your team after awhile. One good blow up now and then is definitely cool by me, just not every call.

 

[TD_istheman]

Judas Priest, it was an honest question!

What would Pitts record be with your schedule this year , I'm guessing the same or one more win, what says you ?

 

[CorsosRevenge]

Is it the pressure of being a head coach that makes him act like that or was he like this at MSU?

Your old dumb bastard of a coach chased down refs after a loss to Iowa. Were you worried about his "temperament" then?

 

[h2p_5150]

Your old dumb bastard of a coach chased down refs after a loss to Iowa. Were you worried about his "temperament" then?

Hey that was an impressive feat! Running with a soiled diaper at that age couldn't have been easy.

 

[VAPITTALUM]

Is it the pressure of being a head coach that makes him act like that or was he like this at MSU?

He has always been known as a very passionate coach. It's pretty well known that he called in plays from the press box as a DC at MSU rather than the sideline because he would get a little too fired up. However, he has always had his players' backs, fighting for them when bad calls are made. Good luck finding a former player of his who doesn't love Narduzzi.

Against VT, it appeared that most of his frustration with the officials was likely sparked by his player's inability to cover the larger WR in Hodges (almost anyone would have issues covering the 6'7" receiver). Narduzzi, by getting on the refs regarding the push-offs (and there were some on the defense and offense), was a way for him to tell his players to keep playing hard and forget about the call, rather than grab his player by the face mask and tell them how poorly they are playing as we've seen some coaches do.

 

[CorsosRevenge]

Are we seriously still talking about this? This city to this DAY idolizes Bill Cowher for his screaming and yelling and spitting all over people. This city to this DAY idolizes Jim Leyland for the same thing. "Dey're hawrd-nosed tough guys!!" A Pitt coach does it and we're concerned about his sideline demeanor. STFU with this nonsense.

 

[TD_istheman]

Pick and choose battles that's all. I like his attitude and glad he has passion and cares.

 

[CorsosRevenge]

Here's another fine moment in Pittsburgh being outraged at a coach's behavior. You could just FEEL the yinzers in the stands knowing he went too far.

 

[Panthergrowl13]

I like it.

I get upset when Pitt loses and I want a coach who also gets upset.

Also I think that behavior actually helps to motivate the players.

Keep it going Nardawg we are with you.

HAIL TO PITT!!!!

 

[steelhead52]

Passion from the Head Man is awesome and the team reflects the Head Man. All players love passion and it can be a real motivator. However, I agree its important to pick your battles. You can lose your Team if passion ends up being frustration for long stretches. As was said, pick your battles and use that passion to spur momentum. I'm Italian and I can certainly relate to trying to control your passion.

 

[CorsosRevenge]

Clearly this guy is a whiner and not a winner too.

 

[CorsosRevenge]

And then there's this loozer...

 

[CorsosRevenge]

Clearly this guy has no self control.

 

[CorsosRevenge]

And then there's this bozo. TEMPERMEMT!

 

[CaptainMurphy]

Lol....yes Jim Harbaugh makes Coach Narduzzi look like Mr. Rogers. This is all a bunch of nothing. Its not like Narduzzi loses it on the sidelines every single game. I consider it a positive if he is going to blow his lid when needed, as long as he doesn't cross any lines and get us penalized.

I was at the PSU/Iowa game where Paterno put his hands on the officials. Probably the greatest non-Pitt game I have ever attended given the outcome.

 

[QuitCallingMeWanny]

Judas Priest, it was an honest question!

He coached in the Big Ten d!psh!t wouldn't you have an idea already?

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

Is it the pressure of being a head coach that makes him act like that or was he like this at MSU?

Fair question, He has many Paterno Traits don't you think, keeps Practices and Team tight lipped, excited during the games, can go off if he feels Team being treated unfairly, many close wins and losses, turns many 3 Star Players into Higher Stars Performers, and always good Game Plans, Half Time Adjustments, and has his Player prepared for every game.

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

Lol....yes Jim Harbaugh makes Coach Narduzzi look like Mr. Rogers. This is all a bunch of nothing. Its not like Narduzzi loses it on the sidelines every single game. I consider it a positive if he is going to blow his lid when needed, as long as he doesn't cross any lines and get us penalized.

I was at the PSU/Iowa game where Paterno put his hands on the officials. Probably the greatest non-Pitt game I have ever attended given the outcome.

SPOT ON ARE YOU NOT? Harbaugh and Narduzzi both beat Franklin too?

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

And then there's this bozo. TEMPERMEMT!

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[CaptainSidneyReilly]

Judas Priest, it was an honest question!

You got some Honest You Tubes Above too! I have no problem with your question and and neither do Sports Reporters that wrote on Coach Narduzzi being fined, but Top Coaches have done it, including Paterno many times, would agree with that too?

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

Pick and choose battles that's all. I like his attitude and glad he has passion and cares.

 

[PittHOFs]

Jamie Dixon did this every single game in a sense. He never sat down and was always on the court during play. How soon we forget....

 

[TD_6082]

Are we seriously still talking about this? This city to this DAY idolizes Bill Cowher for his screaming and yelling and spitting all over people. This city to this DAY idolizes Jim Leyland for the same thing. "Dey're hawrd-nosed tough guys!!" A Pitt coach does it and we're concerned about his sideline demeanor. STFU with this nonsense.

This is all very true.

Great point Corso.