Shaky-cam alert, as the increasingly receding-haired Coach Dixon (not helped by the camera angle) is asked about recruiting and Pitt and the team for next year.
As Zagoria says from the get-go, it is not like Coach Dixon can say much about recruiting. Not allowed to comment on specific players and Coach Dixon just says that Pitt is looking for the best players who will come to Pitt.
Since Coach Dixon was taking in the LeBron James Skills Academy, here are reports on top players by position from an anonymous figure who helped out at the camp. By positions:
On the negative side is that Brandon Sacco, RS FR from Don Bosco Prep is leaving (which is puzzling if you read how the ooaches from the previous staff loved him) — guess he never fit in high-octane offense.
Many times, when someone already redshirted, they will go to D2 (Nova or Delaware, etc)so they can play asap … but then again, we are getting our share of transfers who will sit out this year
plus, stories in both Pgh papers on Tino attending Manning QB camp.
Transfer summary (per memory):
– 2 DBs from Michigan (Christian and V_____)as well as Banks will have sit out 2011
– WR Felton transfer from UNC is applying for hardship (?) due to family illness and may be eligible
– LB Ejuan Price is not a transfer but a true FR who is eligible this year
– RB Zach Brown is also not a transfer having graduate from Wisconsin and will be eligible
did I leave anyone out?
Love the quote – “The only person more shocked in recent years over getting picked was Sarah Palin. I’ve come to the conclusion that if you live long enough, you’re going to get some type of award whether you deserve it or not.”
I believe his most pertinent quote was in response to SI’s story that Univ of Miami give up football back in early 90s, when said (probably paraphrased): “Miami will give up football when SI gives up its swimsuit issue”
Here’s what I’m guessing he’ll receive: 2 (silly games) suspension.
Same old/same old.
I think Jamie let the Panther out of the bag when asked about this year’s team. He said, “We’ve got a lot of players…” or something to that effect.
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