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Pittsburgh cancels spring game

Pittsburgh has canceled its spring football game this year in favor of giving more practice time to a young roster.

The Panthers will have multiple intrasquad scrimmages in March and April, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, but they won't be open to the public.

"The thought behind [the decision], honestly, is to get one more good workday out of them," coach Paul Chryst told the newspaper. "Most, if not every spring game I've been a part of, you really end up sacrificing a lot. It sounds crazy, but just being locked into a place, bad weather. ... You're kind of locked into that day. These days are really valuable for us."

Pitt, which will practice from March 16 to April 13, plans to announce fan outreach programs to make up for the game's absence.

"It's a little bit selfish doing what's best for the program," Chryst told the Post-Gazette. "You appreciate [the fans]. You don't want it to come off as not being appreciative. It's not the intent. But there is real conviction that for this group of guys, the guys in the building ... you feel really good that this is the right thing. You hope the people appreciate that."

I'd be all for this, but do you think Fleck will pass up a day of media attention and a day recruits will come up for?

(03-01-2014 02:13 PM)jubbasubba Wrote:  I'd be all for this, but do you think Fleck will pass up a day of media attention and a day recruits will come up for?

No way in hell.

(03-01-2014 02:13 PM)jubbasubba Wrote:  I'd be all for this, but do you think Fleck will pass up a day of media attention and a day recruits will come up for?

I forgot about that part...

Saw a thing on CBS today about Shaka Smart, wow. Young and only talks when he needs to. Very impressive and no catch phrase.

(03-01-2014 03:29 PM)Kimbosucks Wrote:  Saw a thing on CBS today about Shaka Smart, wow. Young and only talks when he needs to. Very impressive and no catch phrase.

WELL, Shaka obviously doesn't know the importance of "Harlem Shake" video, "RTB," DJ at games, "New Traditions," etc.

What's HE done anyway?

I know, I know - it was rhetorical.

Actually, more tongue-in-cheek.

And SS has actually done something as a head coach.

Go figure.

I wish we could all just be good Broncos here.

(03-02-2014 11:00 AM)DesertBronco Wrote:  I wish we could all just be good Broncos here.

Chimp

(03-02-2014 11:00 AM)DesertBronco Wrote:  I wish we could all just be good Broncos here.

Define: "good Broncos"

Spring Games aren't all that useful except if you're a player - upperclassman especially - gives you something to look forward to at end of two months-15 practices which you don't particularly enjoy.

Like the Pro Bowl without the time in Hawaii.