I still haven’t had a chance to watch the spring practice on the DVR. For real analysis of the scrimmage I don’t feel like I have anything particularly deep. It was interesting to be on the sidelines and being able to walk around the whole field to see different things, and taking pictures.

The truth is, though, it is really hard to see much except along the edges of the line and one-one-one battles. Couldn’t really see plays develop (or die).

Here’s some more perspective from Eye of the Panther.

Given how cold it was, I was actually quite impressed with the turnout. The parking lots they had open were quite filled. They officially declared a count of over 6000. Cold, sharp wind blowing through continually and even freezing rain at points. Just a very nasty day that was more late-November than mid-April.

We heard a lot about the other running backs doing well all spring. That’s great. They aren’t catching Dion Lewis on the depth chart. Just for the few plays he saw action, the difference was noticeable. It is something when you see a running back make the O-line look better.

Whether to keep from getting a pounding or because he knew the outside part of the O-line is better, Lewis quickly bounced it out to the edges of the rather than trying to go up the middle.

Both QBs threw maybe 2 or 3 times at most across their body. Almost every pass attempt was to the right side.

Both QBs really struggled to get plays in and called. Probably not a major issue at this point.

Yes, Sunseri has noticeably better arm strength than Bostick. Yes, Sunseri is going to have balls knocked down at the line of scrimmage. He is not that big.

The middle of the O-line is going to have to get much better. More of a concern is that the drop-off from the 2nd team O-line from 1st team is much steeper than the difference between the 1st team D-line and 2nd. That made it hard to judge the tailbacks running behind the 2nd team O-line.

Redshirt sophomore DB Jeremiah Davis saw a good amount of action. Actually played decently.

Aaron Smith does not like contact. I think everyone knew that from his time trying to return punts on special teams last year, but seeing him trying to play WR was disheartening. He was easily bumped off routes and discouraged from going after the ball.

Antwuan Reed will be a starting corner, but his most electrifying impact could be on special teams. He is tremendous at coming off the edge to block FGs.

The sideline had plenty of incoming freshman from the 2010 signing class along with recruits for this year.

There was also a strong turnout of former Pitt players. Obviously headlined by Larry Fitzgerald. Also there Kris Wilson, Torrie Cox, Tyler Palko, Clint Session, LaRod Stephens-Howling and plenty others.