After yesterday’s topic regarding how Pitt could win, let’s take a look at why FSU is a 10 point favorite. There are plenty of reasons, unfortunately, and Pitt is justifiably a 10 point underdog. FSU is talented, experienced, and overall appears to simply be better than Pitt at most positions. (more…)
August 28, 2013
The fascination is generally with the offense. I’d say more this year so with so many changes to the starters and especially with the novelty (some might say, relief) at someone other than Tino Sunseri under center this year. I know I’ll be returning to that side of the ball soon enough. That said, the reality is the success of this team — especially early in the season — hinges with the defense. Another reason that I really question using Jason Hendricks, K’Wuan Williams and Lafayette Pitts in the return game.
Would it shock anyone that Coach Paul Chryst does not share those concerns?
“We know every time a guy is out there, there’s a risk for injury, but I don’t have any concerns,” Chryst said.
Pitts averaged 24.3 yards per kickoff return last season, including a 64-yarder against Gardner-Webb. Hendricks and Williams have never returned kicks for Pitt.
For the record, if this blows up in his face, it won’t be second guessing or hindsight to criticize the decision.
