Prediction of unintended consequences. This new Morgantown ordinance will result in more broken doors and windows as drunken hoopies are forced to drag ratty couches from outside their houses rather than off their porches.
Sorry, took something of a surprise mental health break.
When Pitt’s basketball season came to its end, I found myself unable to do any writing. It wasn’t writer’s block, or that I didn’t have anything to say — lord knows, it is never that. I was just drained.
I figured I would start back to writing the next day. Then it became another day. I’d be fine after the weekend. Well, not quite yet. Excuses based on the offline world activities were allowed to perpetuate other days of not writing. Next thing I knew, I hadn’t written anything of note for more than a while.Between the disappointing football and basketball seasons. Coupled with the change (once more) in football coaches. Along with the AD getting deposed. Well there has been a fair amount of chaos and negativity. And I found myself worn down by it all.
Looking, reviewing all the comments. Going through all the games. The hyperbolic reactions to every thing. It felt like there as a lot of negativity — bordering on insanity at times.
I’m not complaining (well, maybe a little). I chose to do this, and 98% of the time I love it. But that 2%… It just takes a toll.
I like to think of myself as a cynic and fairly realistic. And for the most part that is true. But the truth is, I couldn’t be doing this site for over ten years without a large reservoir of optimism and hopefulness. To do it otherwise would be nothing but anger and rage. Basically talk radio.
I have never spoken to Reed or Justin about this sort of thing, but from the way they write they also appear to come at Pitt Athletics from that same perspective of the possibilities. Without bile and disgust at things when the actions on the field and court don’t go they way we hope. Not rose-colored glasses, but realistic optimism I suppose.
And I still feel that way. But the energy to express all of it needed a chance to return.
Thank you Reed — especially Reed — and Justin for taking control of the spring football practices, recruiting stuff and such. Time to once more get back to the fun.
I may be wrong but I think the majority here share my opinion that while the downward trend is disturbing and needs to be fixed, firing JD should not be on the table. This is not to say he is beyond criticism .. it’s just not a viable option in the near term.
There is a good base of talented underclassmen coupled with some promising commits, and my expectations are higher for the next two seasons. But if the downward trend continues, then ….
Jamie needs a pipeline full of guys that develop over three or four years. There was a break in the pipeline that resulted in the downturn.
If Jamie can find a couple of big men and a guy like Heron comes, he will get back on track. If not, it will be time for a change.
Those that think we can get a coach that can recruit like Calipari, Pitino, Boeheim or Williams are sadly mistaken. The only one that I remember developing a program from scratch was Calhoun.
Hoping for dramatically upgraded personnel at the center
position. A shot blocker/rebounder would improve our shot
selection, provide points, and improve our defense.
Insanity is a byproduct of being a Pitt alumnus or fan, if you follow the athletic program.
Now what? Next man up for those whiners,,,,,Fire Dixon!!! And the beat goes on.
Sorry to be part of theDixon negativity, but I’ve totally lost faith in his limited coaching and recruiting ability. He’s never had any accountability ….so there’s that.
See you at the Spring Game where I predict a crowd of 6000+
Chas Glad you’ve righted the ship.
Your wanting to get away is probably a more sensible coping mechanism than those of us that have been trying to make sense of the crash and burn that took place with both teams this year.
Well, spring is the time of renewal, let’s hope there is a good one for Pitt Fans.