What a Gutsy game, sad, but fantastic watch

[President Stache]

Completely banged up, QB, OL, WR, Reid limping, Carter, Hammond out... Johnson hurt in the car accident earlier, we were frankly decimated on offense

Still hang 438 yards on Clemson... one of the better defenses. Plus we only gave up 340 yards all game.

Obviously should have won the game. So many sh!t calls, so many missed reviews, it was clear once again the officials, and in particular, the booth reviewers were pushing for our opponent. So tired of always being on that side of things. Loved the game atmosphere, we were all there, it was VERY loud, the fans brought it.

We really should be 9-1 now. Virginia was a screw job, this was one too. But, even with it, our backup QB and ragtag team went to the last second both games. The halftime adjustments were absolutely spectacular. Cant blame the coaches for all the false starts, and offsides. that is on the players. Cant blame the coaches for the horseshite call on Matlack, cant even blame the coaches for McMillian not even missing the tackle. Cant blame the OC for the drop passes. Fantastic game plan both sides, good game, and just sad we ended up on the losing end

 

[Weavedog469]

I couldn’t read your post with all the tears

 

[PittPanther44]

I’m more towards this view than the general sentiment on the board - but even i am not quite that optimistic.

I just can’t believe that such a gutsy effort had so many blunders (players and coaches)

 

[Burgh15]

Pitt played way better than I thought. With that said, when Yarnell was off, he was real off. When he was on, the receivers couldn't make a play. The defense had some breakdowns and that happens. The last drive was ridiculous, though.

Don't get me started on some of the coaching decisions and penalties. Zero excuse for those.

 

[rmf05]

We could easily be 3-7.

That said, yeah I could be convinced it was gutsy but it always takes guts to play that game in front of tons of fans. Sadly though, this team has zero discipline which has been the defining characteristic of Pitt football for generations. Most players on most teams have guts. That's what sets Pitt apart.

 

[doubleAA's]

Completely banged up, QB, OL, WR, Reid limping, Carter, Hammond out... Johnson hurt in the car accident earlier, we were frankly decimated on offense

Still hang 438 yards on Clemson... one of the better defenses. Plus we only gave up 340 yards all game.

Obviously should have won the game. So many sh!t calls, so many missed reviews, it was clear once again the officials, and in particular, the booth reviewers were pushing for our opponent. So tired of always being on that side of things. Loved the game atmosphere, we were all there, it was VERY loud, the fans brought it.

We really should be 9-1 now. Virginia was a screw job, this was one too. But, even with it, our backup QB and ragtag team went to the last second both games. The halftime adjustments were absolutely spectacular. Cant blame the coaches for all the false starts, and offsides. that is on the players. Cant blame the coaches for the horseshite call on Matlack, cant even blame the coaches for McMillian not even missing the tackle. Cant blame the OC for the drop passes. Fantastic game plan both sides, good game, and just sad we ended up on the losing end

Couldnt be said better. We outplayed, and outcoached Clemson.

Really, our QB, OL, WR are horrible. At least no better than average, surely everyone has to agree with that. I cant believe how well the defense played in the second half.
Really good improvement over the last year. No doubt. Not only are we clearly better, we are clearly better using the second and third team guys over all the douchebags we had last year, and all the 'top' guys that transferred out and so many people thinking this year would be even worse than last year.

 

[Teh Teh]

I couldn’t read your post with all the tears

Man, I was with you there. Guys played their asses off. 10 point underdogs, all the money was going on Clemson, no one gave us a chance, and we came out and whipped them.

 

[President Stache]

Man, I was with you there. Guys played their asses off. 10 point underdogs, all the money was going on Clemson, no one gave us a chance, and we came out and whipped them.

It wasnt tear worthy, I was actually quite proud of the performance, I thought we would get our doors blown off. I am happy with the performance. Coaching was outstanding. I was calling for Narduzzi's head after this season after all the defections. He has shown that he should certainly stay here for a few more years unless we could get a home run hire.

This season definitely turned things around in a hurry. We are doing what good programs do, and after a dismal year come right back.