Yes, most exciting for me in a long time. We must remember that whatever happens, our staff has been great. The time and effort the staff has put in to compete for the many high-profile guys has been amazing. If, on LOI day, we get a few more and keep our own, then we will be exhilarated. If the opposite happens, we know the staff did everything they could to make the class great. Nevertheless, Pitt's future is bright, and all of us should bask in the moments.
No question about that. I can't ever remember this kind of effort from a Pitt staff, maybe Gottfried but we didn't have social media and the web to be able to track their efforts then. All I know is that staff brought in some badass recruiting classes..
Gottfriend was ok but Wannstedt did ok too, but no one could beat Jackie Sherrill, Narduzzi is working as hard if not harder!
Agree, and great post, I know very little about recruiting and my info is too old, I depend on other posters and they know it far more! Appreciate watching and learning from reading their Posts!I have not really followed recruiting before; the last class I recall hearing about was the Jon Baldwin class some years ago. Usually I just wait for fan day to meet the new Panthers.
However, this year I've seemingly been updated on the recruiting trail every day, by multiple sources, including Duzz himself. He AND his coaches recognize that social media is an important tool to not only connect with recruits but to connect with fans. The glimpse into their recruiting efforts shows everyone else how hard they're willing to work for future student athletes and fans alike. That type of work ethic is fundamental (not exclusive) to success and both groups seem to be taking notice.
Sorry if this all sounds like a broken record here (I'm new to the site!), but the Duzz got me fired up for next year. Hail to Pitt!
Right on, and great post, it is exciting, and it will only get better at Pitt with Coach Pat Narduzzi, and he will make a Pitt a Top 25 Team and Top 25 Program!
Wanny did OK. I hav always contended that his recruiting was overrated, especially when you look at the lack of essential talent-like QBs and OLs--on his watch. He couldn't touch Gottfried. Not even close. At the same time, rumor has it there may have been some "Golden Panther" shenanigans that contributed to those Gottfried top 5 classes. After all, how else do you get 3 of the top 5 LB prospects in the e country, along with the 2 top national DL prospects in one class?
Well, he helped coach Revis into the NFL with his talent, brought Shady to Pitt when he was headed to Penn State, found Dion Lewis in New Jersey, and Aaron Donald is an unusual Star that any College Program or Pro Team is proud of, and all were Freshmen Sensations but good coaching can correct some less than stellar Recruiting. Yet, you are right about QBs and OLs, major problem for Coach Dave that cost him a few 10 win seasons!
