the difference is the direction of the program. The direction of the program under Dorrell was never really going up. There was never really any excitement under Dorrell, even the 10-2 season. Contrast that with what Chip is doing right now and, yeah, it's not even close. There's a reason why Dorrell was dead man walking most his his last two years, and there's a reason why Chip is under consideration for another extension.
Pitt may have had a lot of opt-outs but they don't profile as a "prima donna" program, like Florida for example, that won't show up or play hard - they're a physical defense, especially against the run, even without Kancey anchoring the middle, and we better be focused and ready for a battle tomorrow. That said, nearly everyone who had a choice choosing to play bodes well on that front...
Karl Dorrel has a better record than Kelly and it's not even close. Sadly it appears we are stuck with him for another year.
the difference is the direction of the program. The direction of the program under Dorrell was never really going up. There was never really any excitement under Dorrell, even the 10-2 season. Contrast that with what Chip is doing right now and, yeah, it's not even close. There's a reason why Dorrell was dead man walking most his his last two years, and there's a reason why Chip is under consideration for another extension.
Pitt may have had a lot of opt-outs but they don't profile as a "prima donna" program, like Florida for example, that won't show up or play hard - they're a physical defense, especially against the run, even without Kancey anchoring the middle, and we better be focused and ready for a battle tomorrow. That said, nearly everyone who had a choice choosing to play bodes well on that front...