tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701938578128897356.post484345013800912052..comments2023-09-22T06:32:28.817-04:00Comments on CARDIAC HILL - A Pitt Panthers Blog: Well That Was InterestingAnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07075437868677050522noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701938578128897356.post-17161990191761070452009-10-03T06:46:09.111-04:002009-10-03T06:46:09.111-04:00Thanks for your good and detailed post game though...Thanks for your good and detailed post game thoughts. Here's a few of mine...<br><br>I don't think Wannstedt got on Graham's case at all after that fumble - it looked to me to be 100% supportive, with a bit of actual coaching thrown in. In any case I think it's one of the reasons the kids love playing for him... he gets on their case when required and supports them when the opposite approach is needed - like with a true freshman.<br><br>I'd have liked to see Hutchins under some pressure to perform also, but think that play calling was to show confidence in the offense as a whole, and it's what they needed after that second half against NC State. Of course, would have been even more effective had they converted.<br><br>Looks like we'll see the split-RB approach for the remainder of the season, at least according to DW's post-game comments, and that's good IMO. It shows that DW doesn't care about an individual player's stats as much as he does getting these young kids prepared for the hard part of the schedule and involved as an integral part of the offense. <br><br>Hynoski continues to blow me away with his blocking. I've yet to see him whiff on a block this season (I'm sure he has, but I can't remember any). This position is a huge upgrade over 2008 IMO and given the nature of our offense it may be the second most important position we have.<br><br>I get your point about DD, but I'm the type of fan that its feels water under the bridge when it comes to looking at "what could have been". I'm just glad we have an OC this season who doesn't default to one player on 75% of the offensive plays when yardage is needed - as Cav did with McCoy. As to Byham, yes, he's everyone's favorite Panther but you can't argue much with Cignetti's approach so far... it's just too bad in a way that DD's success comes at the other TE's expense. Cav's non-use of Nate was just head scratching though. Still, the thing that makes Byham so attractive to the HC & OC - and to the NFL is his superb blocking, which is again at a very high level this season.<br><br>Bill Stull continues to impress, and regardless of critics who point to every little flaw in his abilities or in his actual play - and there are flaws - he is the singular most effective offensive weapon we have had so far this season. I'll reiterate that Stull isn't making any plays this season that we hadn't seen him make at certain times last year, it's just that he's doing it in a much more consistent manner. This OC is very good at using Stull as he should be used, and that's with support and confidence that he can get the job done. <br><br>I haven't read any fans writing much about Sunseri after this game, but I think he should have played at least the last series after we were up 28-10. At that point we had the game in hand, and he could have used some work.<br><br>Even though we have a lot of football to play in 2009 - I can't wait to see this PITT team next season. Combine Sunseri's physical abilities (and a year of actual experience as a back up) with Cignetti's coaching and we may see a very good passing game next season.rkohbergerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08971793945557694460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701938578128897356.post-11124078548457666452009-10-03T12:00:59.551-04:002009-10-03T12:00:59.551-04:00I'm very impressed with what Cignetti has done...I'm very impressed with what Cignetti has done thus far. Didn't hear the post-game comments yet from Wannstedt, but I agree that Graham also needs to continue playing(despite the fumble). By playing both, each will be desperate to do the most they can with every carry.Leehttp://eyeofapanther.comnoreply@blogger.com