PITTSBURGH — Pitt running backs coach Andre Powell speaks with the media, including Alan Saunders of Pittsburgh Sports Now, after practice on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021 about the way the running game has fit into Pitt’s high-scoring offense and how young backs Israel Abanikanda and Rodney Hammond Jr. can increase their playing time.
totally change the Pitt running game to it’s past success. No more 170 pound backs who can not break arm tackles at line a scrimmage. Back to 200> BB’s, Carter and Sibley running behind straight ahead blocking and wearing down defense and keeping ours off field. Major problem is Narduzzi does not carry if he wins or losses he is more concerned that his legacy is tied to Pickett getting into NFL. Therefore he hires Whipple, through out Pitt’s dominate offense and have Pickett throw 30+ times a game. There is no question Marino was the best QB in college,… Read more »
Andre Powell doesn’t do psychological evaluations on kickers. Fair enough.
totally change the Pitt running game to it’s past success. No more 170 pound backs who can not break arm tackles at line a scrimmage. Back to 200> BB’s, Carter and Sibley running behind straight ahead blocking and wearing down defense and keeping ours off field. Major problem is Narduzzi does not carry if he wins or losses he is more concerned that his legacy is tied to Pickett getting into NFL. Therefore he hires Whipple, through out Pitt’s dominate offense and have Pickett throw 30+ times a game. There is no question Marino was the best QB in college,… Read more »