Had to be done.
New linebacker commit for Pitt. Ben Kline out of Dallastown, PA. He’s a 3-star, but had a lot of suitors — Michigan, WVU, Rutgers, Maryland, BC and more.
Like Pitt’s other verbal from the weekend, Kline is better right now against the run than the pass (insider subs).
Has the ability to play downhill and stack the inside run; moves through traffic well, taking good angles to the ball. We like this guy’s pursuit habits and motor; can make big plays and create havoc in the backfield. Flashes pass rushing skills off the edge; comes from the flat to contain and pressure the QB off the edge; can apply pressure with a good closing burst. All areas of pass coverage will need refinement and although we like his athleticism he appears to have some lower body stiffness which may affect his coverage ability in man situations.
At 6-3, he has good size. His weight is around 215 at this point, but that obviously will be improved after he gets into a collegiate training program.
Wannstedt was interviewed on Paul Zeise’s radio show on Saturday with no big news except:
1) he said that Pitt is getting much more interest from potential recruits than in the past,
2) they will probably sign less than 20 commits this year, and
3) Zeise revealed after the interview that he expects a handful of verbal commits in the next week or so … 2 already have.
Finally, before my bedtime…which comes early for us alta cacas…I think diversions on this blog are not only accepted but healthy. Right Chas?
On another important subject: still no freakin’ word on J.J. Moore??!!
A must-watch FASB-financed video launched I’d say 3 months before worldcomm/enron/et al hit the fan, hosted by Stein and entitled “Financially Correct.”
It extolled the virtues of corporate financial statements. Need I say more?