A little tidbit at the end of new ESPN Big East blogger, Andrea Adelson’s bit on Zach Brown coming to Pitt.
Behind Graham, there is total inexperience and uncertainty. You have walk-on Desmond Brown and then the four incoming true freshmen: Isaac Bennett, Jeremiah Bryson, Malcolm Crockett and Corey Davis.
At least Brown has some game experience against some excellent competition in the Big Ten. Even with Brown, there is no question the true freshmen are going to have every opportunity to see the field, too, simply because depth is such a problem. Every team needs to go at least three-deep in its backfield to feel comfortable, and to be sure not to totally wear out the starter. Two-back systems have been the answer in many places.
All four freshmen running backs have reported and are on campus. In fact, every freshman is there minus defensive back Jevonte Pitts, who is most likely headed the prep school route.
[Emphasis added.]
Good to know that the freshmen are already getting ready for the upcoming season. Lots of opportunities, I expect.
Jevonte Pitts is the cousion of Lafayette Pitts and was the teammate at Woodland Hills of EJuan Price. Between his academic issues and not exactly a standout on the team, Jevonte’s recruitment was seen mainly through the prism of luring Lafayette and Price to Pitt.
Whether that remains true or not, it looks like Jevonte will have another year to try and get himself in a position to disprove the conventional wisdom.
I am hoping Graham’s team performance matches his PR skills, and not his recruiting prowess to date. I paraphrase, but when I read that they are more concerned with the players character than football skills, I start to gag.
As many have said, the number of stars does not always predict the future, But Marino, Dorsett, and Fralic wouldn’t have been 2 star players.
There appears to be sufficient talent to be competitive, and I believe we should be … but won’t be disappointed if we do not win the BE … but heck, I was one of the few who didn’t think Pitt should have been the league favorites last year.
Anyway, with the schedule and the new offense (and defense) it should be pretty darn interesting.
What would you rather have going into this year backing up Graham, a 4th string RB with Big 10 experience or a combination of a walk-on/true freshmen?
Let’s see how the season unfolds and how signing day transpires in 2012 prior to passing judgement. Alot of high profile high school players are still available and some kids that have comitted will change their mind.
Graham is a proven coach who has won at Rice and Tulsa.
Wanny was a very good recruiter but he had a hard time developing game plan strategy and game day management. Bowling Green and Ohio U were not loaded with 3 or 4 star recruits and we found a way to lose.
The situation is great, he’s going to be hungry. He’s got one year to show everyone what he can do,
[J.J.] Moore said. “Me and Lamar are always going at it in practice…”
Moore said. “That was a big factor in me not playing last year…”
Ah, I remember the good old days when a sports reporter would correct an athlete’s grammar before publishing the same. Well, at least it is not as bad as some quotes that I have read.
I am finding it difficult adjusting to the new mores of the country, especially when I go into a store and find that a bubbly, seemingly intelligent, young female sales clerk is all tattooed and has body piercing. (“Hey, Mom. I want you to meet the girl that I want to marry and be the mother of my children.”) That’s why we older folk are expected to exit from life’s stage.
Well, if you thought that my last post was off topic…
Remember when ‘the check’s in the mail’ was considered the biggest lie? .. that has been replaced by ‘Your call is very important to us so please hold the line until our next available rep ….”
As far tattoos … I guess it is personal choice but guarantee you it would never be my choice.
I too am an old fart. While a small tattoo on a shoulder or in a discreet location is sexy, I find the full body art repulsive.
“Hey Joe, you have crew cut!”
“Yep. It’s the style.”
“Hey, Joe. I see that you have a greasy duck’s tail”
“Yep. It’s the style.”
“Hey Joe. I see that your hair is hanging down to your shoulders.”
“Yep. It’s the style.”
“Hey Joe. I see that your hair is trim. A real dry look.”
“Yep. It’s the style.”
“Hey Joe. I see that you are all tattooed-up.”
“Yep. It’s the style.”
“Hey Joe. Tatoos are no longer in style. What are you going to do?”
WELL DONE
Everyone has a right to their own choices, sure. But make sure you understand the that with freedom comes consequences.
Lets see, Morris Watts as OC or Todd Graham running the show…..hmmmm I’ll take Graham!
However, two of the best and brightest young people I’ve ever had work for me are tattooed and pierced galore.
Something to remember – PITT’s ‘crack legal team’ that reviewed Haywood’s contract did so in less than 36 hours from the incident happening… over New Year’s eve and New Year’s day. It wouldn’t be the first time an organization knee jerked to something to avoid embarrassment. It was a good decision to cut him loose but I wouldn’t be surprised at all if PITT ponies up money to make this go away rather than drag it out publicly.
