Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi downplays the significance of the Notre Dame game, emphasizing the importance of winning the next two conference games to maintain ACC title hopes, regardless of the Notre Dame result.
Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi dismisses the 'must-win' narrative for the upcoming game against Notre Dame, emphasizing the importance of winning ACC games in the final stretch. Despite recent heavy losses to Notre Dame, Narduzzi downplays the significance of the game, focusing instead on securing ACC victories to improve their CFP chances. The Panthers are in a competitive ACC race with five teams having only one loss, making their upcoming games crucial for postseason hopes.
Pitt's football team, led by coach Pat Narduzzi, lost to West Virginia in the Backyard Brawl due to poor execution, penalties, and defensive lapses, raising questions about the team's readiness and trustworthiness moving forward.
Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi discussed former quarterback Kenny Pickett's trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Philadelphia Eagles, emphasizing that it was a business decision for both parties. Pickett, in turn, expressed confidence in how he handled his departure from Pittsburgh and clarified his reasons for seeking a fresh start. He looks forward to joining the Eagles and continuing to grow his career with the team he rooted for in his youth.
Pitt ends their 2023 football season with a loss to Duke, finishing with a record of 3-9, their worst under coach Pat Narduzzi and their fewest wins since 1998. Twitter users express their disappointment and frustration with the team's performance, discussing coaching decisions, player performance, and the need for changes in the offseason.
Pitt football suffers a humiliating 58-7 loss to Notre Dame, with the Irish dominating in every phase of the game. Fans express frustration with head coach Pat Narduzzi and the team's performance, calling for changes and questioning recruiting decisions. The loss is seen as a program-altering moment and raises concerns about the future of the team.
Pitt suffers a humiliating 38-21 loss to Virginia Tech, highlighting numerous flaws in their performance. Quarterback Phil Jurkovec had a poor game, with abysmal pass protection, while the defense failed to make necessary adjustments. The team's inability to compete effectively and a lack of offensive synergy contributed to their defeat. Pitt's record now stands at 1-4, and they face an uphill battle to address their issues before their next game against Louisville.
Colorado coach Deion Sanders responded to Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi's criticism of his roster management, saying he doesn't know who Narduzzi is and that Narduzzi is using him to shoot bullets at another coach he has an issue with. Sanders and his staff used an NCAA rule change to legally cut the vast majority of the players who entered the transfer portal after the spring. Around 70 total players have entered the portal. Narduzzi took exception to the practice, but Sanders said Narduzzi is mad at the situation in football now that allowed his best player to leave a year ago.
Colorado coach Deion Sanders responded to criticism from Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi regarding his roster overhaul, stating that Narduzzi is using him to shoot bullets at another coach he has an issue with. Sanders also revealed that teams tried to poach prized transfer Travis Hunter with a $1.5 million offer, but Hunter chose to stay with Sanders due to their relationship and stability. Sanders' Colorado team holds the No. 1 transfer portal class in the 247Sports rankings, with over 50 commitments this offseason.
Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi criticized Deion Sanders' approach to completely revamping the Colorado Buffaloes' roster since arriving in December, saying it looks bad on college football coaches across the country. Sanders has removed 70 players from the roster and added 48 transfers, including his son and former No. 1 overall recruit Travis Hunter. Narduzzi disagrees with the process and believes coaches should not kick players out based on athletic ability. Sanders' approach has drawn criticism, but Narduzzi is one of the few coaches to speak out against it.
Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi criticized Deion Sanders' use of the transfer portal to overhaul the Colorado Buffaloes roster ahead of his debut season, saying it was not what the transfer portal rule intended to be. Sanders has seen 51 scholarship players enter the transfer portal since he took over the program, and he has replaced that production by adding 47 players (and counting) from the transfer market, by far the most roster turnover since the NCAA adopted its new transfer rules two years ago. Narduzzi disagrees with the process and believes that coaches should not kick players out of the team.
Former Pitt standout, Paris Ford, took to social media to criticize Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi, claiming he was "black balled" and unfairly labeled as "too wild." Ford's comments came after top Pennsylvania recruit Quinton Martin committed to Penn State instead of Pitt. Ford's tweets sparked a social media frenzy among Pitt fans, with some agreeing with his criticisms of Narduzzi's recruiting and coaching abilities. Meanwhile, Penn State continues to have success in recruiting top talent from Pennsylvania.