Wade recruiting video
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When it comes to recruiting it's often what the recruit does that matters more so than what they say (or omit from saying). Certainly not inferring that Wade is going to come to Pitt. But not yet certain that he won't, either. Seem to recall as if there were some past local recruits that wound up at Pitt that weren't talking much about the Panthers at this stage and maybe even indicated they were leaning elsewhere. But with recruiting you just never really know for certain what may be going on inside the person's mind, until they actually make a commitment and shut their recruiting down. Even then, it can still be iffy until NLI day.
I have always questioned his closeness to Matthews....he seems much closer to Noah Hamlin and other Clairton boys. Something just never seemed like a "brotherhood" between those 2.
He never seems comfortable in front of a microphone, so I'm not sure I take the lists he says off the top of his head as meaning much. Do you really think UCLA is a serious contender? I don't.
He never seems comfortable in front of a microphone, so I'm not sure I take the lists he says off the top of his head as meaning much. Do you really think UCLA is a serious contender? I don't.
Who knows, but I will say this--the repeat trips to Pitt, where he is treated like a celebrity and where he has several good friends, certainly don't mean Pitt is a serious contender for his services. It simply means he is enjoying the perks of his celebrity status in his hometown. What kid wouldn't take advantage of that? See Miles Sanders for further reference.
That said, I'm sure the Dooz will stay on him hard 'til the end, as long as he thinks he has even a slim chance.
You're right about PN staying on him. And that's EXACTLY what Pitt should do with any coveted local recruit that makes the effort to show up at Pitt's facilities. It costs Pitt nothing at all and the advantage of proximity should be used to the fullest extent. Good will and hospitality never hurts and it could well help. Depends on the recruit and the fit.
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- These kids don't want to tip their hand too soon. It is very hard at this point to even say there is a leader, but I don't think Ohio St. is it anymore. It is important to remember that last year at this time, no one had Damar Hamlin going to Pitt. But Damar kept visiting campus and talking to the coaches and in the end we got him. I can still see a similar outcome here.
Just noticed I inadvertently typed "PC" instead of "PN" in my post you replied to. Coaching changes at Pitt have been too frequent for me to handle, I guess. But I corrected it now!
But back to the original theme, it's funny. Some recruits get tired of the recruiting shenanigans fairly quickly, commit and shut it down. Others keep their real thoughts to themselves and take it all the way to NLI day (some even past that). Social media seems like it can have an impact in some cases now, too. Especially with real high profile guys that have lots of offers, it all depends on the individual recruit's personality and preferences.
I would LOVE to have Wade come to Pitt for so many reasons. However from the start, I have said that Adams, Jeter and to a lesser extent, Lugg were the most important local recruits in this class. They all play positions of need. Losing Lugg and especially Adams were huge losses. Losing Wade would not be on the same level. Pitt must land Jeter.
Would have loved for all of those guys to come to Pitt, too. Sure would like to see Wade and Jeter become Panthers, too But what's most important to me is filling positional needs with the kind of talent that Pitt believes will be productive. I happen to feel that for the most part there are very few individuals that are so unique that there are no comparable players that can be recruited in their place. When a good player that Pitt is recruiting - local or otherwise - decides to go elsewhere, it is incumbent on Pitt to use that scholarship to replace him with someone they believe can be as good or better. If they believe they can do that with a local player, fine. If not, then get someone from somewhere else. But make the best possible use when filling that open scholarship. Then win. That will give Pitt a chance to make Pitt more appealing to more recruits moving forward.
That could be. But if he thinks he's bigger time than guys like Boyd, Whitehead & Hamlin, he'll really have to have some career to back that up. That's not even mentioning former high-profile guys like, Fitz, Shady, Revis, etc.
But to each his own. Time will tell.
just to be clear, i'm not saying we have a zero shot, i believe we are a fall back option. osu is most likely not his destination because he is not as high as other kids on their board.
How did Pitt look with Whitehead and Hamlin back in June of their Senior years? If it wasn't for mama Sanders, his ass would be at Pitt also. Trust in what Narduzzi is doing.
My honest opinion, I think Wade wants OSU, but they're screwing him around with scholarships and not letting him enroll early. He is trying to use PSU (local OSU rival?) to try and scare them into making room for him. What OSU does with him depends on the other Wade and other db recruits they have higher than Lamont on their board.
He's not going to UCLA, not going to Tennessee, not going to Duke and i'll bet my left arm on it that he's not going to PSU. It's pretty much if OSU makes room for him to enroll early, he's going there....else he'll choose Pitt.
My honest opinion, I think Wade wants OSU, but they're screwing him around with scholarships and not letting him enroll early. He is trying to use PSU (local OSU rival?) to try and scare them into making room for him. What OSU does with him depends on the other Wade and other db recruits they have higher than Lamont on their board.
He's not going to UCLA, not going to Tennessee, not going to Duke and i'll bet my left arm on it that he's not going to PSU. It's pretty much if OSU makes room for him to enroll early, he's going there....else he'll choose Pitt.
whitehead's recruitment was a lot different. he kept things much closer to the vest. hamlin was a pitt lean for a long time, its not a surprise he came our way.
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I believe our chances will improve during the season. PSU will lose recruits like last year when they stumble under CJF and his new coordinators, so I'm not worried about wade to PSU. Wins and attendance will help with wade. I could see a win on sep 10th Eliminating PSU from his list. We will be there in the end. He has a chance to play early and watching promotional highlight films of Hamlin after the season, a la Whitehead, could be the hook.
Probably, how much will his shortness hurt him at the next level 5'9" or maybe 5'10"
He can go where he wants, obviously. But any d-back, especially a local one, that would not give serious look to Narduzzi makes me shake my head. He has a track record of producing good d-backs, not some BS promise of what he will do.
Would love to have him, but If Wade doesn't think Narduzzi can help him, time to move on.
I think there is a chance to play for the peds but I don't think it is likely. As for his lack of height, this is somewhat problematic. He is a physical player for his size and his best position may be safety. He could also be a running back. The only place his lack of height would be a real detriment would be at corner.
He is a football player, and I am sure we would have a spot for him if he would like to play for the home team. When all is said and done he will be making the call, not his mommy, and we will be right there at the end. I will take my chances with the Duzz closing on this young man.
Exactly. He is 10x the man Sanders is.
Why is there no heat on Jeter for not pulling the trigger on Pitt yet? How much is he not deciding yet hurting Pitt's recruiting class?
All I know is Donovan is considered a Pitt lean. I am not sure his not pulling the trigger for us yet is hurting our class that much. Having another well regarded four star player from the local area would help with perception, but I am not sure it would impact that many others that we are after. Other than Wade and Robinson, there are not many locals we are chasing.
Why would there be heat on an uncommitted recruit? Are there Fans that think he owes us something? Some of u people are freaking nuts
Fitz is the best example of a guy who made a "business decision" and chose Pitt.
Not sure how early he would play. We are loading up at DB and have some quality young guys in the wings. It would be really nice to get him, but we have positions of far greater need. Jeter is more of a "must-get" IMO. Also, right now LB is way too thin. I could see Dooz moving a bigger safety or two, like maybe a Henry Miller, to LB in the fall. He likes LBs that can really run.
jeter is a big need
adams was a big need
jurkovec was a big need
linebackers is a big need
high end OL is a need
we really need guys like brightwell and Mckee to step up this year.
they could run fast but were string beans coming in as freshman. hopefully they have put on muscle and weight.
adams was a big need
jurkovec was a big need
linebackers is a big need
high end OL is a need
we really need guys like brightwell and Mckee to step up this year.
they could run fast but were string beans coming in as freshman. hopefully they have put on muscle and weight.
I am concerned with the size, or lack therof, of our freshmen LBs but Duzzi seems to actuall go after the quicker, lighter OLBs so maybe there is a method to his madness.. You are right, McKee and brightwell really need to show they belong sooner than later.. Hell, I'd go so far to say that we may be pressed to play Pine as early as this year.. I suspect the 3 seniors will "man" the starting lb spots but you do need backup OLBs and that is gonna fall on 2 of those 3 previously mentioned..
No need for concern about the size of those young LBs. They will all get to the right size with the strength training and nutritional regimen. They all seem very athletic which is more important. Size and stength can be added but athleticism is inherited. The depth is a a bigger concern. We have to play 3 LBs at a time and we don't have enough quality players on the depth chart. Very inexperienced.
I also wish Jeter had committed by now,it would help with perception and local kids, 412 crew whatever. Have two highly regarded 4 stars this early would be a welcomed sight. I think Jeter comes to Pitt, hopefully he makes that decision soon.
Wade seems to enjoy the limelight, I think he goes elsewhere, Pitt may not be big time enough for him.
Looking for Robinson to say "Pitt is it"
Coaches are all over the place recruiting like mad men. It has and will continue to pay off.
Speaking of recruits, what is up with gabe houy?
Wade seems to enjoy the limelight, I think he goes elsewhere, Pitt may not be big time enough for him.
Looking for Robinson to say "Pitt is it"
Coaches are all over the place recruiting like mad men. It has and will continue to pay off.
Speaking of recruits, what is up with gabe houy?
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