Official 2012-13 Pitt Football Thread

[Rocco]

"Going to Pittsburgh was a huge mistake and I'm glad I was able to leave after one year" -Todd Graham

Discuss.

Can't wait to hear what he says about Arizona State when he takes over for Tennessee soon.

[ulf]

Going tomorrow. God help me

[ExPatriatePen]

"Going to Pittsburgh was a huge mistake and I'm glad I was able to leave after one year" -Todd Graham

Discuss.

I'd love to hear his reasons... The AD? The facillities? The Boosters?

What did he think was so horrible? Where does he think changes should be made?

Lord knows he's seen enough programs he should know what works and what doesn't.

[canaan]

"Going to Pittsburgh was a huge mistake and I'm glad I was able to leave after one year" -Todd Graham

Discuss.

lol did he really say that?

[Troy Loney]

"Going to Pittsburgh was a huge mistake and I'm glad I was able to leave after one year" -Todd Graham

Discuss.

I'd love to hear his reasons... The AD? The facillities? The Boosters?

What did he think was so horrible? Where does he think changes should be made?

Lord knows he's seen enough programs he should know what works and what doesn't.

I could see it being a pretty terrible setup for a college coach. It's just different, aren't college coaches and players normally setup in a nice little vacuum where they are guarded from criticism...here in Pittsburgh, i'd bet the level of criticism is really far above the level of support that the team gets....it's basically a professional setup for a bunch of amateurs....there are plenty of local yocals living in la la land that think western PA is a national hot bed for high school talent and that because Pitt uses the same facility as the Steelers they should have a leg up on the competition. so based on that they're just appalled that Pitt can't compete.

[IanMoran]

I've always felt Pitt is one of toughest jobs in the nation

Expectations don't meet reality, firing Wanny was always a horrible move imo (not trying to get in huge debate over this again.. but I think Wanny had this program pretty much as good as it was going to get). Consistent top 25, maybe once in a blue moon make a run of something more.. Every once in awhile disappointing year.

That's Pitt's ceiling imo

That being said, Graham wasn't here long enough to feel that pressure. His problem here was rather obvious, absolutely 0 compromise on a team that was built the exact opposite of what he wanted to run. He should have tried to transition his way in, but he basically ignored his players to build his style. Hell, if Hynoski would have stayed he would have tried to use him in his style of offense and would have crushed his NFL potential for example of how little he cared about what his players were.

[offsides]

Looks like there's about 28 people in the stands.

[columbia]

Tino would look good in a Steelers jersey.

:pop:

[the wicked child]

Not.

[columbia]

What a **** bum.

[the wicked child]

If we didn't already know Sunseri sucked I might wonder if someone was paying him to be so inept... But alas, this is just what he is... A chump.

[ExPatriatePen]

Looks like there's about 28 people in the stands.

Turnley and Sunseri, aren't they both Seniors? You'd think they'd have the snap 'down pat' by now.

[the wicked child]

Oh hey, it's what should have happened last drive if Sunseri could hold onto a snap.

[DudeMan2766]

Carly Rae Jespen blasting out at Heinz Field. Thats Tino Sunseri's Renegade. Pitt about to blow this game wide open

[offsides]

Carly Rae Jespen blasting out at Heinz Field. Thats Tino Sunseri's Renegade. Pitt about to blow this game wide open

If anyone can figure out this team, let me know. They seem to play quite well against the better teams and stink the joint up against very weak teams.

[ExPatriatePen]

Harper splits the uprights and heads as far away from Sunseri as he can get.

[Lt. Dish]

"Going to Pittsburgh was a huge mistake and I'm glad I was able to leave after one year" -Todd Graham

Discuss.

lol did he really say that?

I think Todd Graham is a total sociopath.

[Godric]

that think western PA is a national hot bed for high school talent and that because Pitt uses the same facility as the Steelers they should have a leg up on the competition. so based on that they're just appalled that Pitt can't compete.

I grew up in Aliquippa so maybe that made me delusional.... but are you implying that Western PA doesn't pump out high end Football talent?

[Troy Loney]

that think western PA is a national hot bed for high school talent and that because Pitt uses the same facility as the Steelers they should have a leg up on the competition. so based on that they're just appalled that Pitt can't compete.

I grew up in Aliquippa so maybe that made me delusional.... but are you implying that Western PA doesn't pump out high end Football talent?

Compared with Florida, Texas, CA, etc...yes that is what I'm saying.

[ExPatriatePen]

that think western PA is a national hot bed for high school talent and that because Pitt uses the same facility as the Steelers they should have a leg up on the competition. so based on that they're just appalled that Pitt can't compete.

I grew up in Aliquippa so maybe that made me delusional.... but are you implying that Western PA doesn't pump out high end Football talent?

Compared with Florida, Texas, CA, etc...yes that is what I'm saying.

The places you mentioned are entire states, big states.

Western PA does pretty well if you figure the 'per capita' numbers.


Joe Namath
Joe Montana
Dan Marino
Tony Dorsett
Jason Taylor
Mike Ditka
Joe Schmidt
Curtis Martin
Mark Bulger
Bill Cowher
Bill Fralic
Terry Hanratty
Lavar Arrington
Johnny Unitas
Ty Law
Johnny Lujack
Mercury Morris
Chuck Muncie
Rich Milot
George Blanda
Bruce Clark
Bill Saul
Gus Frerrotte

And numerous others that I've long since forgotten

[IanMoran]

In terms of current athletes... Its 1000% behind CA, TX, and FL but Western PA is still pretty darn good.

I'd say along with the Eastern Ohio its probably the number 1 non-Southern (MS, AL, LA, NC,SC are probably all better, see SEC dominance) region (outside of CA)

That being said, its not like Pitt has a monopoly of western PA recruits with tOSU, WVU, and PSU. I love Pitt, but go to a Pitt game at Heinz Field.. and then go to one of those 3. I don't blame any recruit that would be more excited to play elsewhere

[skullman80]

Had quite the time today at the Pitt game. Was a tad bit cold, but not too bad. Pitt played great after the first few series. Had great seats on the 35 or so... can't complain at all. HAIL TO PITT!!!

[ulf]

Backyard Brawl Pinstripe Bowl?

[mikey287]

Between ranked Rutgers and 4-6 (?) Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh was favored and won handily. This is the type of game we (RU) are just unable to pull out for some reason...right before or right after a big game, against a team we "should" beat on the road...and we just lay an egg...Cincinnati a few years ago, Connecticut the other year, Pittsburgh this year...at least this time, we get a winner-take-all shot at the Big East...disappointing game, but somehow I felt it coming...I tried to be optimistic and said that RU would win 12-7, but not even close...

This is it for Pittsburgh in the Big East, right? So...I guess from an RU perspective...I guess, "we'll see you when we see you..."

[Troy Loney]

that think western PA is a national hot bed for high school talent and that because Pitt uses the same facility as the Steelers they should have a leg up on the competition. so based on that they're just appalled that Pitt can't compete.

I grew up in Aliquippa so maybe that made me delusional.... but are you implying that Western PA doesn't pump out high end Football talent?

Compared with Florida, Texas, CA, etc...yes that is what I'm saying.

The places you mentioned are entire states, big states.

Western PA does pretty well if you figure the 'per capita' numbers.


Joe Namath
Joe Montana
Dan Marino
Tony Dorsett
Jason Taylor
Mike Ditka
Joe Schmidt
Curtis Martin
Mark Bulger
Bill Cowher
Bill Fralic
Terry Hanratty
Lavar Arrington
Johnny Unitas
Ty Law
Johnny Lujack
Mercury Morris
Chuck Muncie
Rich Milot
George Blanda
Bruce Clark
Bill Saul
Gus Frerrotte

And numerous others that I've long since forgotten

You aren't really arguing with the point that I was originally making, so I'm not sure how to proceed.