Pitt-Virginia Game Thread
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There is no point in whining about a decision made under the previous administration. They took a risk. Dixon was still a hot commodity in the coaching world and they thought that by locking him up to a long-term deal they could potentially save Pitt money in the long run. The fact it has backfired thus far does not change the logic in making it.
That would mean the work out on the cardio pretty hard. I doubt they work that hard at anything.
Based on what?
Extending Narduzzi after one season where every good team beat us???
You can't even compare the 2. Narduzzi is bringing in better recruits and the energy is high. Dixon is stale and whatever he is teaching isn't working.
Not only that, but firing Dixon 4 years ago would have never even been thought of. That would have been the dumbest, most insane thing this university has ever done. At that point in time, he was in the middle of a season that was his first in which Pitt missed the tourney. Quite frankly, Jamie's job was never, ever, ever in question even remotely until late last season. They just became a completely discouraging team on the court and it's showing again this season.
I like Narduzzi and feel things are headed in the right direction but it's just that. A feeling. Kinda like feeling a guy is shooting 10% when he's actually shooting 37 from 3 (before today anyway).
Every team they lost to was better than them and clearly Narduzzi has recruited fairly well in a short amount of time but eventually all that will matter is results.
I like him, too...
Just a comment of this strange perception that the new administration are some river boat gamblers who demand excellence.
Extending Narduzzi after one above average season demonstrates that to be patently false.
Maybe I am misreading this..but I actually think that extending Narduzzi was somewhat risky. I like Narduzzi and he did exceed expectations for this year but we had many close wins. You cannot discount the luck it took to get Pitt's 8 wins.
Extending Narduzzi is similar thinking to giving Dixon the long term deal. Obviously Dixon had a much greater track record (hence the longer term contract) but both are attempts by Pitt to tradeoff security to a coach without having to raise salaries dramatically.
Oh I didn't disagree and still don't. He needs to produce and in today's world probably sooner than later.
Well, I don't see an extension nor a raise in Dixon's future.
His previous raises were "earned" since other programs were more than willing to pay him more.
Well it is also athleticism and coaching, preparation. It isn't just effort and running around like a chicken with its head cut off.
I found it almost embarrassingly hilarious watching UVa players drive the lane and have 2 (or 3) Pitt players just try and reach in to deflect the ball which pulled them out of position time and time again as they found an open man for a dunk or a wide open 3.
Like I said, this was all about Pitt a few years back. This was us. We did this teams. Exactly how UVa does it to teams.
So you are saying we could take 5 guys off this board, and if we put forth effort we could play good defense?
Offer is on the table to meet in person to discuss my lesser qualities.
My hunch is, you'll be quiet and slink away.
Come on man. You take any D1 athlete who got a 200000 dollar scholarship for his abilities. Yes, they all can play good defense if their heart is into it.
Serious question. Have you ever played sports?
Yes, I have. No, not above high school levels.
And you are wrong. There is an aspect of effort in everything, but ability is most important.
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