Continuing HBU’s theme of brutal honesty, with coach Ron Cottrell’s post-game quote.
“I kind of had a feeling that was coming.”
Both the AP and Trib stories started with Pitt’s fast-break, quick, and dunk offense that put up 103 points against Houston Baptist’s 62. Sam Young led all scorers with 22 followed by Dejuan Blair (20 points), playing in his first game.
“My first game, yeah, I would say it’s an excellent game,” Blair said.
“I had fun out there,” Blair said. “It was an excellent game. My teammates make me feel comfortable. I wasn’t nervous at all. I felt great, actually. Everybody made me feel welcome.”
It took about four minutes before the Panthers hit a 13-0 lead and they definitely never looked back. Young and Blair both seemed to like the style of play with all of the alley-oops and quick passing, but I doubt it’s a trend that will continue much longer. Dixon commented that he liked the passing and that the team as a whole passes very well.
Pitt’s next two opponents played the early game at the Pete. North Carolina A&T lost to Rick Majerus’ Saint Louis team, 54-43. Looks like I’ll be able to see the St. Louis game in person; hopefully this doesn’t fall through.
