Comments on: It’s Already Been Enough http://www.pittblather.com/2008/03/22/its-already-been-enough/ The rantings and commentary on Pitt football and basketball ... and anything else from a distracted mind Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:31:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Pitt Blather — The Rantings Continue Permalink » Just Some Post-MSU Thoughts http://www.pittblather.com/2008/03/22/its-already-been-enough/#comment-97191 Pitt Blather — The Rantings Continue Permalink » Just Some Post-MSU Thoughts Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:59:30 +0000 http://www.pittblather.com/2008/03/22/its-already-been-enough/#comment-97191 [...] I knew it was good for me to write about Pitt’s season having already been enough. Win or lose against Michigan State, it was enough. I’ve already reread that post five times – I’m positive it’s kept me from saying something I’ll regret later. I’ve had about 40 hours to digest it – I think it’s time to move on. [...] [...] I knew it was good for me to write about Pitt’s season having already been enough. Win or lose against Michigan State, it was enough. I’ve already reread that post five times – I’m positive it’s kept me from saying something I’ll regret later. I’ve had about 40 hours to digest it – I think it’s time to move on. [...]

]]> By: Dave in Orlando http://www.pittblather.com/2008/03/22/its-already-been-enough/#comment-96725 Dave in Orlando Sat, 22 Mar 2008 20:57:46 +0000 http://www.pittblather.com/2008/03/22/its-already-been-enough/#comment-96725 I have to admit, I was rooting for WVU to beat Duke. Every Big East win in the postseason is further proof that the conference is the strongest and deepest in the land. That will only help Pitt on the recruiting front. Big-time players want to play in big-time atmospheres. The UConn loss to San Diego was a bit disheartening. I feel for them with the loss of Price, but they simply have to beat that team. I have to admit, I was rooting for WVU to beat Duke. Every Big East win in the postseason is further proof that the conference is the strongest and deepest in the land. That will only help Pitt on the recruiting front. Big-time players want to play in big-time atmospheres. The UConn loss to San Diego was a bit disheartening. I feel for them with the loss of Price, but they simply have to beat that team.

]]> By: Will http://www.pittblather.com/2008/03/22/its-already-been-enough/#comment-96720 Will Sat, 22 Mar 2008 20:34:11 +0000 http://www.pittblather.com/2008/03/22/its-already-been-enough/#comment-96720 We really have to win now. I will not tolerate West Virginia going further in the tourney than us. We really have to win now. I will not tolerate West Virginia going further in the tourney than us.

]]> By: Jimbo Covert's my Dad http://www.pittblather.com/2008/03/22/its-already-been-enough/#comment-96719 Jimbo Covert's my Dad Sat, 22 Mar 2008 20:30:08 +0000 http://www.pittblather.com/2008/03/22/its-already-been-enough/#comment-96719 Our rivals in Morgantown just upped the ante against Duke IMO. Now's our turn to hold serve tonight against Mich State. Our rivals in Morgantown just upped the ante against Duke IMO.

Now’s our turn to hold serve tonight against Mich State.

]]> By: Neil http://www.pittblather.com/2008/03/22/its-already-been-enough/#comment-96718 Neil Sat, 22 Mar 2008 20:21:18 +0000 http://www.pittblather.com/2008/03/22/its-already-been-enough/#comment-96718 sorry about the misquote there, dennis. It's you I agree with. but damn if you didn't sound like Chas in that post. Good column sorry about the misquote there, dennis. It’s you I agree with. but damn if you didn’t sound like Chas in that post. Good column

]]> By: Dennis http://www.pittblather.com/2008/03/22/its-already-been-enough/#comment-96717 Dennis Sat, 22 Mar 2008 20:17:53 +0000 http://www.pittblather.com/2008/03/22/its-already-been-enough/#comment-96717 Neil, just for clarification, I posted that, not Chas. WVU is taking it to Duke right now -- only a few minuted left and they look so much better than the Blue Devils. Neil, just for clarification, I posted that, not Chas.

WVU is taking it to Duke right now — only a few minuted left and they look so much better than the Blue Devils.

]]> By: Neil http://www.pittblather.com/2008/03/22/its-already-been-enough/#comment-96715 Neil Sat, 22 Mar 2008 20:11:21 +0000 http://www.pittblather.com/2008/03/22/its-already-been-enough/#comment-96715 “…even if we lose tonight, it has been plenty enough to call this a successful season… Also, has this been the most exciting Pitt basketball season in recent memory?” Chas _________________________________________ You might be in the minority with this one here, Chas. But I concur wholeheartedly. The buzzer-beaters and comebacks vs. Washington and Duke (as I’ve previously commented) were truly awe inspiring. The WVU win was a thriller. But given that each team played a pivotal role in undermining the others’ confidence at some point during conference play, the hands-down, outright season-changing game of ’07-08 (perhaps the decade) came in that beyond belief game against Syracuse. The confidence of the team was rapidly restored, and the momentum seized ultimately lending itself to the improbable 4-in-4 that would, conclusively, return the program to BE prominence. IMO, the Orange implosion was so demoralizing a blow that whatever their resolve to avenge the lost next year, the repercussions of that contest will remain longstanding indeed. So yeah, if we happen to go down to the Spartans tonight, I’ll be the last to think it a failure. DO NOT GET ME WRONG PANTHER FAITHFUL; I want to win this and win it all as bad as the next man. “…even if we lose tonight, it has been plenty enough to call this a successful season… Also, has this been the most exciting Pitt basketball season in recent memory?” Chas
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You might be in the minority with this one here, Chas. But I concur wholeheartedly.

The buzzer-beaters and comebacks vs. Washington and Duke (as I’ve previously commented) were truly awe inspiring. The WVU win was a thriller. But given that each team played a pivotal role in undermining the others’ confidence at some point during conference play, the hands-down, outright season-changing game of ’07-08 (perhaps the decade) came in that beyond belief game against Syracuse. The confidence of the team was rapidly restored, and the momentum seized ultimately lending itself to the improbable 4-in-4 that would, conclusively, return the program to BE prominence. IMO, the Orange implosion was so demoralizing a blow that whatever their resolve to avenge the lost next year, the repercussions of that contest will remain longstanding indeed.

So yeah, if we happen to go down to the Spartans tonight, I’ll be the last to think it a failure.
DO NOT GET ME WRONG PANTHER FAITHFUL; I want to win this and win it all as bad as the next man.

]]> By: Dane http://www.pittblather.com/2008/03/22/its-already-been-enough/#comment-96713 Dane Sat, 22 Mar 2008 19:50:50 +0000 http://www.pittblather.com/2008/03/22/its-already-been-enough/#comment-96713 Nice post -- agreed w/ what everyone has said. WVU is up 7 on Duke with 10 min left in the game...should be a good finish. Nice post — agreed w/ what everyone has said.

WVU is up 7 on Duke with 10 min left in the game…should be a good finish.

]]> By: Jeff http://www.pittblather.com/2008/03/22/its-already-been-enough/#comment-96712 Jeff Sat, 22 Mar 2008 19:39:41 +0000 http://www.pittblather.com/2008/03/22/its-already-been-enough/#comment-96712 Enough of this idle "if we lose tonight" chatter!We're going to beat Michigan State AND Memphis, rendering any such discussions moot. Moot, I say! Enough of this idle “if we lose tonight” chatter!We’re going to beat Michigan State AND Memphis, rendering any such discussions moot. Moot, I say!

]]> By: Tony http://www.pittblather.com/2008/03/22/its-already-been-enough/#comment-96708 Tony Sat, 22 Mar 2008 19:24:55 +0000 http://www.pittblather.com/2008/03/22/its-already-been-enough/#comment-96708 Don't forget about Gil's slam to end the game vs. Cincy in front of the hundreds of Terrible Towels to end Pitt's three game losing streak! Damn, this season has been crazy! Don’t forget about Gil’s slam to end the game vs. Cincy in front of the hundreds of Terrible Towels to end Pitt’s three game losing streak!

Damn, this season has been crazy!

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