I don’t recall a Pitt bowl game with less buzz, and that’s understandable for many reasons. That said, there is some importance to this game. First off, it would be a disaster to lose to a below average MAC team. It’s a must to get HCPN’s bowl record above the Blutarsky line where it currently stands. That record and multiple late season fades just have a bad look. If Pitt gets up on EMU, I sure hope the coaches abandon their MO of going ultra conservative to preserve a win. There has been little evidence they have the offensive fire power to do it, but if possible, they should pour on the points. Blowing out EMU in a third rate bowl game is not going to cause a run on season tickets, but it would provide a small shot in the arm for a program that sorely needs it.
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If we beat EMU 45-0, it would mean nothing. They finished tied for last in the MAC West and are the worst bowl eligible team.
It means that we finish with 8 wins rather than 7 which for this program is meaningful.
It means we avoid disaster, scorn and ridicule. That's what this bowl is all about unfortunately.
If this game ends in Pitt winning a close game. It will feel like a loss.
Ok. Fair enough.
Let's subject to disaster, scorn and ridicule. Then you can report back what avoiding it is worth.
If Pitt doesn’t win by 24 points or more it should be considered a loss.
pittdan77
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Worst case, Pitt plays some younger guys (for experience) who look really good against a subpar team and then the fan base cries around that these guys aren't playing enough next year.
It already feels like a loss to be in this game.
At this point of the season I'd be impressed if Pitt scores 24 points. Seriously, if they win big in this game it would be encouraging moving forward.
I’m interested in attendance numbers and if Ford Field tarps off any sections.
Not to sound like I’m talking this game up at all, but the 3rd Compass Bowl probably had the least buzz ever on the Pitt side. Hell even the 2nd one was probably worse than this. There was literal disgust amongst us Pitt fans about having to go play there again... and again.
Some of you should get a new hobby other than following Pitt football if it makes you so damn miserable.
Many have. Look around on game day.
Or change user names and continue to shit post and complain.
I did. I still follow, but the program just isn’t worth the time or effort to be a season ticket holder at this point. I have better shit to do on Saturday.
Pitt's biggest wins this year were their two 10 point victories, besting Ohio and GT by identical scores of 20-10. I'd really like to see us win by more than 10, but the way this season went, I'll take any win we can get.
The Pitt football team had better come out with more intensity than they did in the game against BC. Because we may end up seeing a game just like we did when we beat Delaware and perhaps losing this time around. If Pitt mails it in and loses Narduzzi may be hung in effigy at the Cathedral come Thursday eve.
Who cares Owtie about your football analysis. What did you think about the Irishman?
I mean, I didn't say it to be a dick or anything, but it is the truth. The only to gain from winning this game is avoiding ridicule, scorn and apoplectic message board over the next week. And also avoid dumping garbage on Narduzzi's lawn (not advocating this by the way).
As for the Irishman, well the subject matter was interesting to me so that helped, Pesci was great, I had a hard time dealing with "young" DeNiro and Pesci, think they should have went with younger actors for that part of the role and it was bit long.
pittdan77
Athletic Director
Do people still do that? I know some fans burn furniture and some take their anger by tipping a news van. An effigy feels like a lot of work.
No. I follow Pitt and see 1 game on the road. Tough to support Pitt and their mediocrity. I spent a long weekend in Atlanta with family this year to see them play Ga. Tech, mainly because my son is in grad school there.
How about you? You a season ticket holder?
Yes wife and I are both grads w/ season tx since we moved back to Pgh in the late 80s. If you struggle with following the team so much maybe you should take a break!
I hope we have the ability to play younger folks in the 2d half but why wouldn’t Beville see action?
He might...but hasnt he gone against the scout team all season, so he hasnt worked on our plays, but rather opposing teams' plays?
The most important thing for this team is to go into the game healthy, come out healthy, and actually play good football from start to finish.
Unfortunately, we haven’t been a very good bowl team under Narduzzi. There might be very little interest from the media and fans, but Narduzzi needs this win more than anyone else. He has got to show he can prepare this team over a big chunk of prep time. We show up flat, out of sync, sloppy, lots of penalties, weak offensively, and nothing on the scoreboard in the second half, his time just might be over sooner than he expected. Not to mention the level of respect as a program in the toilet.
At some point, the entire team both sides of the ball has to show improvements. Even in a meaningless bowl game.
Unfortunately, we haven’t been a very good bowl team under Narduzzi. There might be very little interest from the media and fans, but Narduzzi needs this win more than anyone else. He has got to show he can prepare this team over a big chunk of prep time. We show up flat, out of sync, sloppy, lots of penalties, weak offensively, and nothing on the scoreboard in the second half, his time just might be over sooner than he expected. Not to mention the level of respect as a program in the toilet.
At some point, the entire team both sides of the ball has to show improvements. Even in a meaningless bowl game.
I'm thinking 8 or 9 as the weather will be unseasonably warm and the number of homeless sneak-ins will be down..
With the poor finish - Miami - ( coaching, team couldn't get it done), VT ( didn't show up), BC ( no effort), we got the bowl we deserve.
Maybe this will motivate the team that remains to work harder, coach harder, and simply get it done.
This could have been a great bowl with a 10-2 or 9-3 record.
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