Per Capel posting they voted against going to NIT.
Team voted no on NIT
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They are losers then. I definitely will not be directing any donations or NIL gifts to hoops.
I'll seriously rethink renewing season tickets too.
It should be completely up to the players to decide. A true Pitt fan would support their decision. Everyone knows the NIT is a joke and we aren’t the first team to decline it.
Good why should you support a consolation tourney.
As much as they struggled selling tickets this season, not surprised it went this way.
Yup. And I personally have no interested in watching a garbage tourney
No. It should not be.
They voted against going in 1992. School forced them to go.
This weekend has absolutely sucked all around for pretty much anything sports related
I disagree with this. If individual players choose to opt out that’s one thing, but for the program this equals extra exposure, revenue, and practices. If selected, put a team on the floor. The NIT is no different than the football team playing in the Sun Bowl. Take advantage of the extras it affords.
Good.
Totally disagree.
Because they don't want to play in some loser consolation tournament that nobody cares about after pouring their heart and soul into the season?
Totally disagree.
Because it is a big time losers attitude to quit.
I have news for them, the program is not better than the NIT.
Good for them. I don't blame them and kudos to the people in charge for not forcing them either.
lol get off it. Everyone is declining. This is the world we live in.
Leave now. If you think you can dictate the careers of other people who owe you nothing, take your hubris elsewhere
They played over 30 games. There’s. Nothing the extra games are going to do to develop them It’s a long season and they gave everything they have down the stretch. Playing in meaningless games few watch has little value
Not to pile on but the no vote is a reflection of the Coach. His arrogance, sorta like ending "The City Game", IMHO
Did you attend the GW vs Pitt game last time we played at The Pete in the NIT? There were about 1,000 fans and change in attendance.
So …. Not congratulations then….
I would have liked to see them play more
I would have liked to see them play more
Going to the NIT is like going to a lower bowl game in football. It is good to play for the practice, exposure, etc.
Taking an NIT bid has nothing to do with "dictating careers." That is stupid talk.
I certainly don't owe the program anything either.
Sucks. I was hoping we'd get to see us play again this year. Now, it's all about whether Bub stays or goes.
I think they should play in the NIT. They are a top seed. It seems to be a rash decision. Hopefully they rethink it. Especially with a potential for 3 home games as a one seed.
I'm kind of bummed, I was looking forward to watching them play a couple more games this season.
I'm kind of bummed, I was looking forward to watching them play a couple more games this season.
I agree with Crazy Paco and others. Everyone's been complaining for weeks about the bogus NCAA committee criteria that would exclude us. There is no reason to respond to an NIT invitation with a reaction to the bogus NCAA tournament snub. The NIT is another opportunity to play ball and overcome challenges. They should play.
So far it looks like at least Indiana, Memphis, St. Johns's and Washington have also declined.
And that’s how it should be. Let the players decide. Forcing a kid to play in front of 3k people is going to have a reverse effect and leave a bad taste in their mouth.
He shouldn't allowed it to be put up for a vote. And neither should have Heather.
The stupidest thing is to vote on something immediately after the disappointment of not getting in, when emotions are so high.
The irony of Paco wanting to take his ball and go home after he thinks the players took their ball and went home I think is completely lost on him
I wouldn't call them losers. That's harsh. Those are great kids. However, you are correct that this program is definitely not better than the NIT. Its not that far removed from a self-imposed death penalty. I don't think this program should be giving options to players about participating in the NIT. Its part of the season in my opinion, just like the Birmingham Bowl, Fenway Bowl, and Motor City Bowl. If seniors want to opt out to avoid injury, I'm fine with that. Play who you have. I dont like this at all.
How do you know this vote wasn’t taken 24 hours ago? You have no idea how long this decision has been in the making.
I probably the last person to defend Jeff Capel on this website but it’s his responsibility to be the steward for the team, not Crazy Paco’s viewing pleasures
They probably voted before it was final.
Fun fact (well, OK, not really). Pitt has played a home game in the NIT six times in school history. I have been in attendance at all six.
1984 versus Notre Dame
1992 versus Florida
1997 versus New Orleans
2001 versus St. Bonaventure
2001 versus Mississippi State
2015 versus George Washington
The pairings are announced at 9:30 tonight. How exactly do you know when it was taken and when would you like it to happen?
I could care less about the NIT and really wouldn’t have much interest in watching it.
But even given that, can’t say I understand your ‘people who owe you nothing’ comment. Back in the good ole days, these people/players signed up to represent the school and did kind of owe it to the school, donors and fans. And now in this day of significant NIL $, I’m thinking they owe it even more so.
I don't blame them. It would be hard to get up for the loser NIT when you deserved to be in. And the fans are not gonna show up.
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