Well, the euphoria of a nice recruiting get lasted all of 24 hours. Is this where we are supposed to gnash our teeth and mutter or whine about not being allowed to have nice things?
Welp, start with the older and positive news. The depth at running back will continue to swell as Pitt got a verbal on Tuesday from Darrin Hall out of Youngstown.
The four-star running back announced his decision in front of a group of 20 family members and friends at Buffalo Wild Wings, where he donned a Pitt hat over that of Michigan State and Kentucky.
“It’s good to get it out of the way and now I can focus on becoming a great leader for my [Fitch] team,” said Hall, who’s beginning his senior year.
Hall said he was leaning toward Pitt last week and after a visit on Sunday, he ultimately decided the Panthers were the best choice for him.
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He didn’t talk to the Pitt coaching staff about early playing time and said that wasn’t something he was worried about.“I know they have some young backs, but I’m ready to work hard and earn my spot,” he said.
Hall’s parents, Camille and Darrin Sr., were seated next to him when he made his announcement, but said that was as close as they got to the decision making process.
“He made it on his own,” said Darrin Sr. “He made the decision and he chose to stay close to home and I was glad of that.
“I’m glad that played a factor in his decision and I love the choice.”
His mom was happy her son made his decision not solely on football.
“I’m very excited about it,” she said. “I’m more excited about his education, that’s first and football’s secondary, but overall I’m just very happy.
Hall is a near consensus 4-star running back (only 247 has him at 3-stars).
