Archive for the ‘Recruiting/Scouting’ Category

The Circle of Recruiting/Coaching

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008

There are two keys to a successful college athletic program: the need for a good coach and the need for sound recruiting. The two play off of each other and continue a circle that, when done correctly, will build on itself and bring a program along further and further ...

PITT FOOTBALL 4/11: PROFILE - DICKERSON

Friday, April 11th, 2008

Every year at this time during Spring Camp I look at the PITT roster, and at the reports coming out of camp, and try to point to one player - or one segment of the team - that will surprise PITT fans in the upcoming season. It's fun playing Nostradamus ...

Rivals.com Recognizes Gattuso and Cavanaugh for Recruiting Efforts

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

Now that National Letter of Intent Day is over, the focus has shifted back to basketball primarily. But Pitt has received yet another honor this off season, in addition to its highly ranked recruiting classes. Rivals.com has recognized Pitt assistant head coach Greg Gattuso as the top recruiting ...

Glad Jamie Dixon is Our Coach

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

This post may be a bit off topic, but I wanted to say that I am glad that Jamie Dixon is the coach of the Pittsburgh Panthers. He is a classy guy who brings more than winning to the program. He brings class. He brings character. ...

Big Recruiting Must Convert to Big Wins

Thursday, February 7th, 2008

National Letter of Intent Day has passed, and our Pitt Panthers finished with the best recruiting class in the Big East for the third straight year. This class has been ranked anywhere between 19-29 depending on the myriad different recruiting outlets you listen to. I have seen reports ...