Well, it seems that Pitt missed on a couple recruits. Both “hurt” for different reasons. Tight End, Andrew Devlin chose UVa this weekend. It always sucks to lose a local recruit, but I’m not too bothered to lose him, as he seems intent on playing TE and that isn’t exactly Pitt’s biggest need position. Pitt has Strong through next season. Sophomore John Pelusi (who will likely be redshirting this season due to injury) and Nate Byham is only a freshman.
The more annoying loss was Kevin Rouse, who chose Iowa. Rouse plays Inside Linebacker, and while it was arguably more of a reach to get a kid from Illinois not to go somewhere in the Big 11 he seemed like a bigger need get.

I can’t help but wonder if some of the disappointment in recruiting to this point in the year isn’t based on the raised expectations. Last year, it was almost complete wonderment after a couple years of bland — at best — recruiting efforts. Here was Pitt cleaning up on recruiting and there was amazement. This year, it’s not quite so seemingly easy. The new coach smell is not there, and the team and coach needs to show something on the field.

Winning is always the best recruiting tool.