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- From his pregame film study, Frost said Pitt used maximum protection for deep shots and running-back or tight-end outlets when pressure arrived. Mason Heintschel extended plays while keeping his eyes downfield. Frost emphasized containment and discomfort, not just sacks, because Pitt could still create passing plays after the initial rush failed. - Ahead of UCF's visit, Frost described Pitt's defense as more pressure-heavy than earlier Pat Narduzzi units and estimated that it brought pressure on well over half its opener snaps. Pitt had held Miami (Ohio) to 28 rushing yards on 21 attempts. This was opponent film assessment after one game, not a guaranteed season-long pressure rate or rushing allowance.

- QB: Pitt's O is much further along than that O was in Cigs first year with a new QB with Bell in his third year with a returning starter at QB.

- QB: You let your 19 year old QB finish a 3rd quarter drive he started.

- QB: Money Mason @mason_heinch06 is the @daveyobrien Quarterback of the Week!

- QB: What wasn't mentioned, those 2 times were deep in their own territory, Pitt was on an all out blitz, and the qb was running for his life.

- QB/DL: Some deep dive stuff here on Pitt's defensive personnel and more from the Miami (OH) game.

- QB: Because taking a legacy from the QB who helped put Pitt back on the map is just the kind of spite move Franklin makes.

- QB/LB: even last week, there were quite a few plays where it took awhile for his receiving targets to get open and he was forced to scramble.

- QB/OL: My principal thoughts: QB play was exceptional…made the OL look like its pass blocking was better than it really was; thought the run blocking was below par( still get stoned too often) and the...

- QB: The awards and recognition continue for Pitt sophomore quarterback Mason Heintschel.

- QB: another one ☝️ @mason_heinch06 Mason Heintschel is your ACC Quarterback of the Week!

- Pat Narduzzi said Mason Heintschel's seven-touchdown passing opener matched the consistency Pitt had seen throughout spring and preseason practice rather than representing an unexpected breakthrough. - Narduzzi praised Pitt's offensive line after allowing one sack and helping produce 160 rushing yards against Miami (Ohio), exceeding the team's stated 150-yard rushing target. - Narduzzi highlighted tight ends Elijah Lagg and Carson Kent after they combined for five catches and 52 yards in Pitt's opener, including a touchdown reception by Lagg. - Narduzzi expects freshman defensive tackle Lincoln Hoke to continue contributing after first-team reps and two tackles against Miami (Ohio), citing trustworthy positioning and his ability to hold up and disengage from blocks. - Narduzzi said UCF's tempo resembles Pitt's own offense and is familiar to his defense from practice, while highlighting quarterback Alonza Barnett III's quick release, mobility and scrambling as matchup challenges.

- Pick/market: Umass had a solid qb if they got 11-1 and win the MAC title you never know

- QB/WR: They didn’t fire Norvell because his buyout is 51 million dollars.

- QB: I keep coming back to the word "awareness." He kept his cool - like Montana - and that allowed him to maintain high-level awareness.

- Pick/market: I noticed that as well.

- QB/LB: I kind of wonder why I ever get on the lair message boards.

- QB: If Underwood doesnt pan out (which he probably won't)..I could see Mch just giving him a blank check.

- QB/DB: Stepping up in that position is the hardest position outside of QB to play as a true freshman.

- Pick/market: Ville is legit.

- Injury: Don’t know if you agree with this but it struck me that most of Pitt’s big passing plays yesterday were plays where he improvised and scrambled in the pocket and found receivers while scrambling.

- QB/OL: Disagree with your first point…if The QB scrambling was always caused by tight coverage( they had 8 in the box), then our WRs aren’t very good!

- Pick/market: From Stewart Mandel of the Athletic: I’m not sure it’s ever safe to fully buy in on Pitt, which always seems to start like gangbusters and still manages to go 8-5.

- QB: If your QB is your team's weak link, it usually doesn't matter if the rest of the team can go toe to toe with the opponent.

- QB/OL: run blocking was indeed as meh as the vibe here 31 total rushes not counting QB scrambles (i dont think there was a designed QB run play but maybe im forgetting one) 14 rushes...

- Injury: See no reason Heintschel should have played in the 4 th Q.

- Pick/market: We won 59-14.

- QB: At this stage of his career, Mason is way ahead of Kenny Pickett.

- Pick/market: Mason elevates his teammates to a degree unmatched by a Pitt QB in a long, long time.

- Pick/market: @mason_heinch06 had a day‼️ ➡️ 31-41, 453 yards, 7 TDs ➡️ 7 TDs tied Pitt’s single-game program record & set ACC single-game record ➡️ First FBS quarterback to pass for 450+ yards & 7...