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November 12, 2007

Pitt never trailed in their 69-58 win over the Billikens.

This was really my first clear look at Pitt. Unlike the internet video feed, I could actually see the players moving without being a blur. The lag of the promise versus the present technology.

In no particular order, some of the things I jotted down while watching.

*The Pete looked quite empty. Surprising to me at first then I realized that this was the consequence of the Browns-Steelers game from earlier in the day.

*It  was interesting and good to face a team that slows down the offense and plays good defense. Hmm, that sounds familiar. Essentially Pitt got to face a team that plays a lot like Pitt has played in the last few years. A challenge for the team to respond when a team forces a change in tempo/pace.

*With Pitt’s accelerated tempo there’s going to be more ragged play in spells. Shots that shouldn’t be taken because they were rushed or a little out of control. It’s the nature of the style, but it takes a little getting used to.

*That said, it was good to see the guards penetrating and driving to the basket. It really opened things up. Seeing even Ramon going to the hoop was a pleasant surprise.

*Wanamaker didn’t see much action, but Gilbert Brown got about 15 minutes. I liked what I saw from him. He really played some solid defense and disrupted plays. Maybe it’s just the headband and playing at the small forward position, but  he reminds me just a bit of another Brown of recent vintage.

*The more aggressive offense has been matched by a newly aggressive defense. A lot more gambling on steals, trying to disrupt the passes and really pester.

*Any time Blair or Young bring up the ball — whether by design or off of a turnover — it is not a good idea. Scary even.

*I actually liked what I saw from Biggs, especially in the second half. His mindset, as much as anything else. A little less on offense, but more on defense. Plus he was doing the little things in the context of the team. Really fighting for some rebounds. I might be on the minority on this one.

*If free throw shooting is contagious, Pitt needs some sort of vaccine. Sam Young was 3-7, Fields 1-3, Biggs 1-2 and Diggs 0-2. Ramon and Cook were both 2-2 late in the game. Hate to say it, but poor FT shooting will cost Pitt at least one game.

Overall, a good early challenge for Pitt. It shows that the team has plenty to work ahead of it.





I agree with you about Biggs – seems to be doing much better this year.

Kevin Jones has a news conference scheduled for Wednesday to announce his decision.

Comment by Stuart 11.12.07 @ 12:43 am

Kevin Jones is a must at this point. I think he might be leaning towards us. Do we have room for another since Dodson left? If we do then maybe we take a swing at Dwight Miller? or maybe take the biggest guy available?

Comment by Panthoor 11.12.07 @ 2:22 am

2 interceptions for clint sessions last night.

Comment by alcofan 11.12.07 @ 8:02 am

how about the Pitt womens team getting homered up at state penn last night psu 41 foul shots attempted, Pitt 9 ????

Comment by Kurt 11.12.07 @ 9:50 am

Who cares about women’s basketball?

big night at mcdonald’s after the game for the clit session

Comment by Joey D 11.12.07 @ 10:44 am

Yeah, why does Session look so fat now? Are they converting him to an inside LB?

Comment by Jeff 11.12.07 @ 12:51 pm

PITT vs S. Florida at noon

Comment by Joe Pa's gay lover 11.12.07 @ 4:15 pm

Interesting game shaping up on December 5 — Pitt at Duquesne. I think it will be televised on ESPNU. Playing at the Palumbo Center and Everhardt has his team playing very well after all the nastiness that surrounded the 2006-2007 season.
Of course, we can’t look past Mississippi Valley State, Buffalo, Boston and Toledo.

Comment by Dave in Orlando 11.13.07 @ 12:50 am

buffalo will be a tough game, they played us tough up there last year.

Comment by Kurt 11.13.07 @ 12:05 pm

Probably. Buffalo topped South Florida last night — albeit at home where the home-court advantage is worth a couple points for Buffalo each game. This year’s game will be at The Pete. But you’re right, never overlook anyone.

Comment by Dave in Orlando 11.14.07 @ 12:12 pm

[…] Pitt’s defense, which I noted after the St. Louis game, seemed to be more aggressive and gambling on steals really went after the Bulls. The No. 17 Panthers (5-0) were trapping, jumping into passing lanes and tied a season-high with 16 steals. The aggressive approach led to 25 Buffalo turnovers and another blowout victory. Pitt has won its first five games by an average of 32 points per game. All but one of Pitt’s games has been decided by 27 or more points. […]


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