The Pitt football beat writers all swear that Coach Paul Chryst is a nice, engaging guy. Very smart. That he has a dry, wry sense of humor. And that he is friendly enough individually. They also acknowledge that he absolutely does not show any of that in press conferences.
And man, did that show up in his ACC and then ESPNU interviews.
At 2pm the ACC streamed his press conference, after which Chryst moved to the ESPN truck for his interview on ESPNU.
Paul Chryst’s ESPNU interview 7/22
Quick! Which division is Pitt in? Atlantic? Coastal? Coastal? Atlantic? Bzzzzp! Time’s up.
The correct answer is… (flips to preview guide) Coastal. Yes, of course. Coastal. Knew it all the time. Just like I already know who is in what division without question.
Okay, it’s going to take a while. But if I can learn to type Krzyzewski without double-checking I can master this.
Okay, the ACC media made their picks for the Atlantic and Coastal Divisions.
Pitt was placed in a solid fifth in the Coastal Division.
Sorry. Busy weekend, and we had a big deluge that kept internet access wonky. Completely out for the last 12 hours, aside from my cell service. But it’s back now, and it will be catch-up time with recruiting, good stories and the whole ACC Media Days.
This, though is worth sharing right away.
Pitt & Syracuse will receive full shares 1st year in ACC; in 2012-13 made $3-4M w/Big East; in 2013-14 gets $20M w/ACC
— Brett McMurphy (@McMurphyESPN) July 22, 2013
Huge. Most of the time — and it was so for BC, VT and Miami when they joined — you don’t get a full share right away. They slowly give you the cut. Like…
Pitt & SU get full share 1st year in ACC; WVU & TCU don't til 4th year in B12; Md. & RU don't til 7th year in B1G
— Brett McMurphy (@McMurphyESPN) July 22, 2013
Louisville will also get a full cut when they join next year.
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