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PITT RECRUITING

Because this is primarily my blog(stay tuned for Terrence updates), I am going to give my top 10 recruits for Pitt left in this here college football recruiting season. These are not based on rankings as much as need for the Pitt football program. This also factors in probability of landing the recruit.

1. Jonathan Baldwin--Although Pitt has a plethora of WR's, this kid is a program changer. You also need to factor in that he is a Quip. He is down to basically ND and Pitt and ND has 21 commits right now and Pitt has seven. The probability here is likely. He is going to burst onto the college football scene as a true frosh and help make Pitt's offense near the top of the BE with Pat Bostick, Derek Kinder, TJ Porter, Moelicious(Moe Williams), Nate Byham, and of course Shady.

2. Steve Gardiner--He is supposedly down to Pitt and WVU unless he gets a B10 offer. If he gets a B10 offer he could be gone, especially if it is the Buckeyes. LB is a need for the Panthers and this kid is having a monster senior season. Basically Pitt needs either Gardiner or....

3. Doug Rippy--Another Buckeye state LB. He just broke his commitment to Nebraska because of the coaching situation. He has no visits set up other than to Pitt on Dec. 7th. Measured at 6'2, 217 and ran a 4.50 forty at the Pitt combine over the summer.

4. Hubie Graham--While Pitt will have 2 solid Jr. TE's on the roster next year, Pitt continually uses 3 TE sets. Pelusi and Byham are the only scholarship TE's on the roster next year. He is a PA kid who has a great relationship with Nate Byham. He is making his rounds on his officials, but I think when it is said and done, he will line up in a Panther uni. Best football name on the list.

5. Averin Collier--Ave is rated by Tom Lemming as a 5 star player and deservedly so. He really doesn't have a position at his current 5'11 200 pound body. He could probably turn into a CB or S at Pitt. He also has a brother on the team. Too much talent to not turn out to something.

6. Jared Holley--Subpar senior year has slowed his recruiting, but the kid is also really quiet on his recruiting. His offers might all be virtually gone except Pitt. Kid is still very athletic and should be in a Panther Uni come Feb. 6th.

7. Robb Houser--A center from Junior College that could come in and start for the Panthers. The last JUCO O-Lineman they got was Jeff Otah, who will be drafted on Day 1 of the NFL draft. Most likely will be starting next year because of lack of offers.

8. Tino Sunseri--I have been high on this kid from watching him play on TV. He is small, but has a good arm and mobility. Opened up his commitment to Louisville, probably won't come here, but he is much better than Zack Stoudt. Stoudt is somehow stringing the Panthers along waiting for another offer.

9. Terrelle Pryor--I haven't written off the nation's top prospect. As long as he doesn't make any quick decisions, I feel Pitt can hang in this race. Once basketball season starts to go full swing and his football season ends, he will frequent Pitt basketball games. Probably a long shot, but so was Shady. I love Bostick, but Pryor is too special to not want more than any player.

10. Cam Saddler--He is the player I want for this class just cause. He is a cocky, flashy, stud football player. The kid wants touchdowns every time he touches the ball. I don't know how he would fit in offensively, but he could provide a swagger for the team. Will be a leader on the tema from day one, wherever he goes I hope he has a sick college career.

Others worth noting, Dan Vaughan, Ryan Williams, Zack Stoudt, Shayne Hale, Tommy Streeter, and Mike Cruz

Sorry about this rant, but it was necessary. Also to any of the working class, Signing Day is a new drinking national holiday. My roomate Nate(bigger sports nerd than I) and I have started to organize this event. We will be drinking for every LOI signed and faxed to our Pitt Panthers. Others are encouraged for their team. We haven't come up with a drinking system yet, other than the day starting at 7:30.