Game 3: Pitt, Beaver Stadium, Noon, ABC

[Judge Smails]

Without using names or universities, Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi implied Monday that Penn State's play-calling has negatively impacted quarterback Christian Hackenberg. Narduzzi offered this interesting aside during a weekly news conference when discussing how a quarterback's play and a staff's play-calling are both crucial to on-field success.

"You could have a talented quarterback with a bad play-caller and make him look bad," Narduzzi said, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "You see that around the country, some closer than others."

https://www.espn.com/blog/colleges/...t-just-fire-shots-at-penn-states-play-calling

Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi was asked if he had a problem with the Lions' last score, and he said:

"Hey, you know what, I coach Pitt football, I don't coach for anybody else. That's on them. You've got to sleep at night. It's just where we are right now. We'll have another shot. We'll have another shot. It ain't over."

https://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/2018/09/pat_narduzzi_on_penn_states_la.html

Pat Narduzzi was asked about his reaction to James Franklin's Akron comment: "You'd have to ask him. They went low, we went high."

— Craig Meyer (@CraigMeyerPG) September 11, 2017

The legend Bill Hillgrove just asked Pat Narduzzi what he sees from Penn State's Lamont Wade, Clairton native and former Pitt recruiting target. Narduzzi: "You don't see him a whole lot. You don't see him a lot out there."

— Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) September 5, 2018

Pat Narduzzi has been the underdog before.

And the former Michigan State defensive coordinator — and new Pitt football coach — is letting it be known that the big dog in Pennsylvania needs to be taken down a notch.

"I've been at a state where they thought they owned it," Narduzzi said. "They thought."

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/.../01/23/pat-narduzzi-pitt-penn-state/22214001/

 

[Raffycorn]

Gotta say, I’m a little disappointed that this is the last time we’ll be able to hang half a hundred on Weird Pat.

 

[Judge Smails]

 

[BobPSU92]

BUFFALO. BUFFALO. BUFFALO. BUFFALO. BUFFALO.

 

[psuro]

Once the Pitt game is over, I move we have a 6 month moratorium on Pitt posts and threads, including any and all photos, references or mentions of same.

 

[BobPSU92]

Once the Pitt game is over, I move we have a 6 month moratorium on Pitt posts and threads, including any and all photos, references or mentions of same.

 

[LionJim]

Gotta say, I’m a little disappointed that this is the last time we’ll be able to hang half a hundred on Weird Pat.

You'll get over it.

 

[BBrown]

Without using names or universities, Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi implied Monday that Penn State's play-calling has negatively impacted quarterback Christian Hackenberg. Narduzzi offered this interesting aside during a weekly news conference when discussing how a quarterback's play and a staff's play-calling are both crucial to on-field success.

"You could have a talented quarterback with a bad play-caller and make him look bad," Narduzzi said, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "You see that around the country, some closer than others."

https://www.espn.com/blog/colleges/...t-just-fire-shots-at-penn-states-play-calling

Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi was asked if he had a problem with the Lions' last score, and he said:

"Hey, you know what, I coach Pitt football, I don't coach for anybody else. That's on them. You've got to sleep at night. It's just where we are right now. We'll have another shot. We'll have another shot. It ain't over."

https://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/2018/09/pat_narduzzi_on_penn_states_la.html

Pat Narduzzi was asked about his reaction to James Franklin's Akron comment: "You'd have to ask him. They went low, we went high."

— Craig Meyer (@CraigMeyerPG) September 11, 2017

The legend Bill Hillgrove just asked Pat Narduzzi what he sees from Penn State's Lamont Wade, Clairton native and former Pitt recruiting target. Narduzzi: "You don't see him a whole lot. You don't see him a lot out there."

— Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) September 5, 2018

Pat Narduzzi has been the underdog before.

And the former Michigan State defensive coordinator — and new Pitt football coach — is letting it be known that the big dog in Pennsylvania needs to be taken down a notch.

"I've been at a state where they thought they owned it," Narduzzi said. "They thought."

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/.../01/23/pat-narduzzi-pitt-penn-state/22214001/

"
Pat Narduzzi was asked about his reaction to James Franklin's Akron comment: "You'd have to ask him. They went low, we went high.""
The next time the duzz goes "high" will be the first.

 

[LemonEars]

Without using names or universities, Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi implied Monday that Penn State's play-calling has negatively impacted quarterback Christian Hackenberg. Narduzzi offered this interesting aside during a weekly news conference when discussing how a quarterback's play and a staff's play-calling are both crucial to on-field success.

"You could have a talented quarterback with a bad play-caller and make him look bad," Narduzzi said, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "You see that around the country, some closer than others."

https://www.espn.com/blog/colleges/...t-just-fire-shots-at-penn-states-play-calling

Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi was asked if he had a problem with the Lions' last score, and he said:

"Hey, you know what, I coach Pitt football, I don't coach for anybody else. That's on them. You've got to sleep at night. It's just where we are right now. We'll have another shot. We'll have another shot. It ain't over."

https://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/2018/09/pat_narduzzi_on_penn_states_la.html

Pat Narduzzi was asked about his reaction to James Franklin's Akron comment: "You'd have to ask him. They went low, we went high."

— Craig Meyer (@CraigMeyerPG) September 11, 2017

The legend Bill Hillgrove just asked Pat Narduzzi what he sees from Penn State's Lamont Wade, Clairton native and former Pitt recruiting target. Narduzzi: "You don't see him a whole lot. You don't see him a lot out there."

— Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) September 5, 2018

Pat Narduzzi has been the underdog before.

And the former Michigan State defensive coordinator — and new Pitt football coach — is letting it be known that the big dog in Pennsylvania needs to be taken down a notch.

"I've been at a state where they thought they owned it," Narduzzi said. "They thought."

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/.../01/23/pat-narduzzi-pitt-penn-state/22214001/

It is little wonder why Narduzzi is a horrible recruiter and can't get quality players to come to pitt. He is a sour, humorless, pompous, sarcastic a$$hole.

 

[Judge Smails]

Once the Pitt game is over, I move we have a 6 month moratorium on Pitt posts and threads, including any and all photos, references or mentions of same.

 

[bison13]

Once the Pitt game is over, I move we have a 6 month moratorium on Pitt posts and threads, including any and all photos, references or mentions of same.

No way. As soon as its over the real fun begins. The comments and posts from them will be epic....

 

[NittPicker]

Some of those earlier quotes were made with a "Hey, someone pay attention to me!!!" attitude. The few people who are paying attention to him have realized Dooz is a clown. It'll be interesting to hear what he says next week especially if they lose to Ohio U. which is a very real possibility.

 

[Delco Lion]

Nardooozi has learned to keep his piehole shut and not mention Franklin or PSU. He would look like a fool if he ran his mouth and people compared what he has done versus Franklin. Before and after the Pitt-PSU game, Coach Pat would be smart to choose his words carefully and move on to focus on winning and recruiting. With that being said, it will be hard after the curbstomping Pitt receives in Beaver Stadium.

 

[Judge Smails]

PC after beating Penn State in 2016

 

[Kiber]

I hope he makes a few more veiled derogatory comments about Franklin, the Staff and Penn State before next Saturday .... just give Franklin a few more reasons to show no mercy. And being that it's the last time we'll see them in who knows how long, Franklin also does not have to worry about the "next year" pay back factor.

I'd love to see us winning about 79-7 next Saturday and Franklin throwing passes on the last play. When asked about running it up, Franklin can say that he wanted his play calling to be impressive enough for the guy across the field.

 

[Judge Smails]

The legend Bill Hillgrove just asked Pat Narduzzi what he sees from Penn State's Lamont Wade, Clairton native and former Pitt recruiting target. Narduzzi: "You don't see him a whole lot. You don't see him a lot out there."

How sweet would a Lamont Wade pick 6 be against them?

 

[JWB389]

How sweet would a Lamont Wade pick 6 be against them?

Or letting him him run one in as an RB out of the backfield.

 

[PSJimbo]

Without using names or universities, Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi implied Monday that Penn State's play-calling has negatively impacted quarterback Christian Hackenberg. Narduzzi offered this interesting aside during a weekly news conference when discussing how a quarterback's play and a staff's play-calling are both crucial to on-field success.

"You could have a talented quarterback with a bad play-caller and make him look bad," Narduzzi said, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "You see that around the country, some closer than others."

https://www.espn.com/blog/colleges/...t-just-fire-shots-at-penn-states-play-calling

Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi was asked if he had a problem with the Lions' last score, and he said:

"Hey, you know what, I coach Pitt football, I don't coach for anybody else. That's on them. You've got to sleep at night. It's just where we are right now. We'll have another shot. We'll have another shot. It ain't over."

https://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/2018/09/pat_narduzzi_on_penn_states_la.html

Pat Narduzzi was asked about his reaction to James Franklin's Akron comment: "You'd have to ask him. They went low, we went high."

— Craig Meyer (@CraigMeyerPG) September 11, 2017

The legend Bill Hillgrove just asked Pat Narduzzi what he sees from Penn State's Lamont Wade, Clairton native and former Pitt recruiting target. Narduzzi: "You don't see him a whole lot. You don't see him a lot out there."

— Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) September 5, 2018

Pat Narduzzi has been the underdog before.

And the former Michigan State defensive coordinator — and new Pitt football coach — is letting it be known that the big dog in Pennsylvania needs to be taken down a notch.

"I've been at a state where they thought they owned it," Narduzzi said. "They thought."

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/.../01/23/pat-narduzzi-pitt-penn-state/22214001/

The Hackenberg comment was made in October, 2015. The others are old news as well. Pitt doesn't mean anything to Penn State today. Wouldn't mind seeing something current.

 

[Judge Smails]

The Hackenberg comment was made in October, 2015. The others are old news as well. Pitt doesn't mean anything to Penn State today. Wouldn't mind seeing something current.

Currently, Pat knows to keep his mouth shut. He still has to answer for his shots in years past.

 

[Thus Spoke Mainer]

Once the Pitt game is over, I move we have a 6 month moratorium on Pitt posts and threads, including any and all photos, references or mentions of same.

Never.

 

[Delco Lion]

Never.

Agree, there will be too many losses, blunders, heartbreaks, decommitts, funny pics, and Lair meltdowns/comedy to ignore.

 

[step.eng69]

And the former Michigan State defensive coordinator — and new Pitt football coach — is letting it be known that the big dog in Pennsylvania needs to be taken down a notch.

Classic statement from a halfwit.

 

[Fibes]

It is little wonder why Narduzzi is a horrible recruiter and can't get quality players to come to pitt. He is a sour, humorless, pompous, sarcastic a$$hole.

He's a Dantonio protege. The apple didnt fall far from the tree.

 

[Fibes]

Some of those earlier quotes were made with a "Hey, someone pay attention to me!!!" attitude. The few people who are paying attention to him have realized Dooz is a clown. It'll be interesting to hear what he says next week especially if they lose to Ohio U. which is a very real possibility.

He tried to imitate what Dantonio did with Michigan. Dantonio is a better head coach. It hasnt worked out so well for Nardouchey.

 

[Raffycorn]

He tried to imitate what Dantonio did with Michigan. Dantonio is a better head coach. It hasnt worked out so well for Nardouchey.

Narduzzi was also unlucky enough to arrive at Pitt just as Penn State was coming *off* the sanctions. Dantonio benefited from having his best years at Michigan State occurring at the same time that Michigan (RichRod/Brady Hoke), Ohio State (sanctions/Urban transition), and Penn State (sanctions) were down for one reason or another.

I’m sure that when Narduzzi arrived at Pitt, he thought Penn State would be weakened by the sanctions much longer than we were and he’d have a few more years to carve out his program and his place in the regional recruiting pecking order until we got back up to speed. That’s not how it turned out.

 

[Judge Smails]

 

[Nostraduzzi]

Nardooozi has learned to keep his piehole shut and not mention Franklin or PSU. He would look like a fool if he ran his mouth and people compared what he has done versus Franklin. Before and after the Pitt-PSU game, Coach Pat would be smart to choose his words carefully and move on to focus on winning and recruiting. With that being said, it will be hard after the curbstomping Pitt receives in Beaver Stadium.

Doozi should be reminded that ...

 

[Judge Smails]

 

[ILLINOISLION]

Once the Pitt game is over, I move we have a 6 month moratorium on Pitt posts and threads, including any and all photos, references or mentions of same.

HA - You’ll never get 6 hours let alone 6 months!

 

[Judge Smails]

 

[lein]

Once the Pitt game is over, I move we have a 6 month moratorium on Pitt posts and threads, including any and all photos, references or mentions of same.

 

[Safety Blitz]

I get a chuckle out of the sPitt fans who are convinced MSU will come calling for Doozy the second Dantonio hangs it up. Not sure Doozy could get an interview for the head coaching job at Thiel if it opened up.

 

[Aardvark86]

Once the Pitt game is over, I move we have a 6 month moratorium on Pitt posts and threads, including any and all photos, references or mentions of same.

Amend the motion to a week after and I second.

 

[Judge Smails]

 

[artsandletters]

It is little wonder why Narduzzi is a horrible recruiter and can't get quality players to come to pitt. He is a sour, humorless, pompous, sarcastic a$$hole.

And then there’s you.

 

[Judge Smails]

A requiem for the Pitt-Penn State game

With the Penn State game approaching on Sept. 14 at Beaver Stadium, it brings to an end — for now — the on-and-off historic rivalry between the Pitt Panthers and the Penn State Nittany Lions.

The 2019 meeting will mark the 100th all-time between the Panthers and Nittany Lions as well as the final regularly scheduled Pitt-Penn State football game for the foreseeable future. Penn State athletic director Sandy Barbour said last May the rivalry would most likely be shelved until “some point after 2030.”

.......

This also ties into Penn State having an already tough schedule in the future with in-conference teams like Ohio State, Michigan and Michigan State as well as non-conference opponents like Auburn, Virginia Tech and West Virginia. Playing Pitt while also playing these teams doesn’t make much sense when it’s evident that having a better overall record is more important than strength of schedule.

But don’t give the Nittany Lions too much credit, as their smugness and arrogance toward Pitt has been around for decades. Penn State head coach James Franklin, after the 2017 win, said that Pitt viewed its win against them as “their super bowl,” while beating Pitt to them was “like beating Akron.”

This attitude toward Pitt is a sad and ignorant one for those who support Penn State to have. For a rivalry that has so much potential to be great due to proximity and quality of both programs, seeing that Penn State could care less about the rivalry is tough for a Pitt fan to take.

 

[BobPSU92]

A requiem for the Pitt-Penn State game

With the Penn State game approaching on Sept. 14 at Beaver Stadium, it brings to an end — for now — the on-and-off historic rivalry between the Pitt Panthers and the Penn State Nittany Lions.

The 2019 meeting will mark the 100th all-time between the Panthers and Nittany Lions as well as the final regularly scheduled Pitt-Penn State football game for the foreseeable future. Penn State athletic director Sandy Barbour said last May the rivalry would most likely be shelved until “some point after 2030.”

.......

This also ties into Penn State having an already tough schedule in the future with in-conference teams like Ohio State, Michigan and Michigan State as well as non-conference opponents like Auburn, Virginia Tech and West Virginia. Playing Pitt while also playing these teams doesn’t make much sense when it’s evident that having a better overall record is more important than strength of schedule.

But don’t give the Nittany Lions too much credit, as their smugness and arrogance toward Pitt has been around for decades. Penn State head coach James Franklin, after the 2017 win, said that Pitt viewed its win against them as “their super bowl,” while beating Pitt to them was “like beating Akron.”

This attitude toward Pitt is a sad and ignorant one for those who support Penn State to have. For a rivalry that has so much potential to be great due to proximity and quality of both programs, seeing that Penn State could care less about the rivalry is tough for a Pitt fan to take.

They so need us.

 

[PSUQBKeeper]

A requiem for the Pitt-Penn State game

With the Penn State game approaching on Sept. 14 at Beaver Stadium, it brings to an end — for now — the on-and-off historic rivalry between the Pitt Panthers and the Penn State Nittany Lions.

The 2019 meeting will mark the 100th all-time between the Panthers and Nittany Lions as well as the final regularly scheduled Pitt-Penn State football game for the foreseeable future. Penn State athletic director Sandy Barbour said last May the rivalry would most likely be shelved until “some point after 2030.”

.......

This also ties into Penn State having an already tough schedule in the future with in-conference teams like Ohio State, Michigan and Michigan State as well as non-conference opponents like Auburn, Virginia Tech and West Virginia. Playing Pitt while also playing these teams doesn’t make much sense when it’s evident that having a better overall record is more important than strength of schedule.

But don’t give the Nittany Lions too much credit, as their smugness and arrogance toward Pitt has been around for decades. Penn State head coach James Franklin, after the 2017 win, said that Pitt viewed its win against them as “their super bowl,” while beating Pitt to them was “like beating Akron.”

This attitude toward Pitt is a sad and ignorant one for those who support Penn State to have. For a rivalry that has so much potential to be great due to proximity and quality of both programs, seeing that Penn State could care less about the rivalry is tough for a Pitt fan to take.

lol "their smugness and arrogance toward Pitt has been around for decades"

goes on to cite one story from 2 years ago

 

[Judge Smails]

ESPN updates Football Power Index after Week 2

ESPN has updated its Football Power Index Top 25 in the middle of college football's opening month early Sunday

The Football Power Index (FPI) is a measure of team strength that is meant to be the best predictor of a team's performance going forward for the rest of the season. FPI represents how many points above or below average a team is. Projected results are based on 10,000 simulations of the rest of the season using FPI, results to date, and the remaining schedule. Ratings and projections update daily.

5. PENN STATE (2-0)

(Photo: Harvey Levine, 247Sports)
The word: Behind four touchdowns from Sean Clifford, Penn State shook off a sluggish start to beat Buffalo and move to 2-0 on the season. The Nittany Lions trailed 10-7 at halftime before erupting for 28 points in the third quarter. ESPN's FPI continues to favor James Franklin's team this fall coming off a 79-7 victory over Idaho in Week 1.

"We weren't executing in the first half," Clifford said. "I take the blame for that. We pulled together and talked through some things and got it going in the second."

 

[Fibes]

A requiem for the Pitt-Penn State game

With the Penn State game approaching on Sept. 14 at Beaver Stadium, it brings to an end — for now — the on-and-off historic rivalry between the Pitt Panthers and the Penn State Nittany Lions.

The 2019 meeting will mark the 100th all-time between the Panthers and Nittany Lions as well as the final regularly scheduled Pitt-Penn State football game for the foreseeable future. Penn State athletic director Sandy Barbour said last May the rivalry would most likely be shelved until “some point after 2030.”

.......

This also ties into Penn State having an already tough schedule in the future with in-conference teams like Ohio State, Michigan and Michigan State as well as non-conference opponents like Auburn, Virginia Tech and West Virginia. Playing Pitt while also playing these teams doesn’t make much sense when it’s evident that having a better overall record is more important than strength of schedule.

But don’t give the Nittany Lions too much credit, as their smugness and arrogance toward Pitt has been around for decades. Penn State head coach James Franklin, after the 2017 win, said that Pitt viewed its win against them as “their super bowl,” while beating Pitt to them was “like beating Akron.”

This attitude toward Pitt is a sad and ignorant one for those who support Penn State to have. For a rivalry that has so much potential to be great due to proximity and quality of both programs, seeing that Penn State could care less about the rivalry is tough for a Pitt fan to take.

Like I said a few days ago, PSU fans would be ok with losing to Pitt if it meant winning all the remaining games and making the playoff. Pitt fans would be ok with beating PSU if it meant losing all of the remaining games.

Little brother syndrome is in full bloom.