Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Pitt blindsided by Graham's exit

[smupony94]

Last time I will say this, I hope JJ uses this to show ASU what they missed out on

[huskerpony]

but, isn't it ironic that ASU passed on JJ because of "character issues" and then went and hired Todd Graham?

They didn't really pass on June because of character issues though. The only character issues ASU was worried about was the character of the boosters' checkbooks that were closing.

[PoconoPony]

At some point ASU will pay the price for this hire. It sounds like ASU has to share plenty of responsibility having failed to acquire permission to speak to Graham and negotiating. Graham's agent was slimy by promoting his client when he knew that all protocols had been by-passed. The whole situation is a disgrace and everyone involved has slithered to the bottom of the barrel. At some point there needs to be some intergity in a process and I find none here.

[Mitch McConnell]

Last time I will say this, I hope JJ uses this to show ASU what they missed out on

I don't hope he shows them...I would challenge/expect/demand him to make his actions speak a helluva lot lounder than his words. Right now, there's little substance to what he has said.

[smupony94]

Last time I will say this, I hope JJ uses this to show ASU what they missed out on

I don't hope he shows them...I would challenge/expect/demand him to make his actions speak a helluva lot lounder than his words. Right now, there's little substance to what he has said.

Don't bust my bubble

[Mexmustang]

Mitch, er General or whatever. June answered the recruiting question Monday. Time to move on.

[Mitch McConnell]

I would just prefer he move on...that's what I'm saying.

[smupony94]

I would just prefer he move on...that's what I'm saying.

I hear ya, just trying to work with the cards we have been dealt

[smuuth]

What can a coach say to the players he is leaving behind? Only the guys who are seniors will understand. The underclassmen who are left will have mixed feelings. The ones who hate the coaches will be understanding and glad to see them go. The ones who were pampered and given preferential treatment will be hurt and mad! Some view it as an opportunity to prove themselves to a new staff while others see it as having to prove themselves all over again

[Dutch]

Wow, if character truely shows through in the face of adversity that dude is a real jaggov. Denied permission only to tell them he's already done so and accepting an offer then not take their calls or speak in person to administration. Classy.

Dutch, look at who runs that athletic department. Not surprised Graham wouldn't give that guy the courtesy of a phone call and just packed his bags. Not talking to the players was not a good move though.

oh, i know it's Peterson. eff that guy too.

[smupony94]

We have learned that Pitt offered the job to Mario Cristobal last night. Cristobal, we are told, asked that they pause the discussions until after FIU's bowl game (Tuesday night)

[RGV Pony]

Props to cristobal.

Still think they should've gone w Friedgen

[RGV Pony]

We have learned that Pitt offered the job to Mario Cristobal last night. Cristobal, we are told, asked that they pause the discussions until after FIU's bowl game (Tuesday night)

Oh, and are you trying to be like Laken or are you the source ?

[smupony94]

Does he get to coach 2 bowl games?

[RGV Pony]

If he hurries