tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post5680813983751882034..comments2024-03-27T17:53:10.159-04:00Comments on Mondesi's House: Take 5: Michael Haywood, 24/7 Pens-Caps, Steelers/Jets, Pirates Hot Stove, King Crosbymondesishousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16196483886553780303noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-77236968312552204892010-12-19T10:11:03.421-05:002010-12-19T10:11:03.421-05:00re: haywood hire. imo pitt's in real short ter...re: haywood hire. imo pitt's in real short term trouble. don't dislike the guy they got, but firing wanny hurts on the recruiting front. four or five of their good '11 commits have already jumped ship and this doesn't help with the top guys who are still considering. pitt administration to blame, they dragged their feet with two superior candidates (golden and holgerson) and ended up with a risky hire.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-91170809998990479052010-12-18T05:54:51.844-05:002010-12-18T05:54:51.844-05:00I certainly agree that Sid needs to shoot the puck...I certainly agree that Sid needs to shoot the puck, but look, that shit call doesnt happen against NY, not only does Sid have a shot, he also has a goal, and maybe we win the game, and nobodys talkin. Im just saying there are other parallels, as well as some untimely mishaps that caused this mini losing streak other than just sid's goose eggs in the shot column. <br /><br />Absolutely agree he shoots less and shouldn't play with Geno on a regular basis. Jordan Staal come back...jerrykidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15311490563627688154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-83743455801577389442010-12-17T20:33:40.337-05:002010-12-17T20:33:40.337-05:00* Although I think the afternoon drive on The Fan...* Although I think the afternoon drive on The Fan sucks hard, at least they were not buying into the 'flagship of the Panthers' role and giving their opinion. <br /><br />* The fact that people are using the same terms as a Pirate free agent pickup with the Pitt hire('maybe it will work', 'have to wait and see') tells me all I need to know about it. When Pederson was boasting about beating Temple and winning the MAC, I immediately went to my man cave for a beer. <br /><br />* I think if Polamalu doesn't play, the Jets will win by two scores. Dustin Keller will have a huge game and Ryan Clark will overcompensate for him being out, letting an Edwards/Holmes play or two behind him. <br /><br />* The first scene of Brucey B in the 24/7 show with his hands down his pants was hysterical. Also like MAF calling Talbot a 'dooosh' in the plane.BURGH08https://www.blogger.com/profile/04977580975300029584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-92224081484179097362010-12-17T15:27:32.988-05:002010-12-17T15:27:32.988-05:0024/7 is pure heaven (wow that rhymed).
Two best m...24/7 is pure heaven (wow that rhymed).<br /><br />Two best moments were Boudreau giving a closeup interview 100% unaware that he had sauce on his face, and Pascal Dupuis with the completely random and uncalled for "F--- you Geno."<br /><br />The Haywood hire lacks any and all excitement. Who cares? So do most of the Steelers offseason moves. The only excitement I want is the excitement that comes with winning. Hopefully he gets it done.<br /><br />The PG said no Troy on Sunday. We could be looking at a 3-0 game.Louis Lipps is my homeboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09156545693381178335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-31793021086111329362010-12-17T15:17:59.413-05:002010-12-17T15:17:59.413-05:00I was simply impressed that they flew to Buffalo. ...I was simply impressed that they flew to Buffalo. High rollin!Cool Hand Nukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05832896070018227624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-40875816487228359392010-12-17T14:11:34.772-05:002010-12-17T14:11:34.772-05:00Aw man, Boudreau is seriously even fatter than I t...Aw man, Boudreau is seriously even fatter than I thought. And the close up of him with Wing Sauce on his face was priceless. I also loved when Cookie and the Goaltenders moved the rooks' furniture out into the hallway and Lovejoy saying "We're gonna find out who did it and probably do nothing at all". <br /><br />I liked the team plane portion as wel. I got a kick out of all the trash talking between 87, Flower, and Superstar. The card game w/Geno, Gods, Cooky, and Orpik looked pretty intense as well.BurressWithButterflywingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12466557816631165674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-21118054164781348882010-12-17T13:26:29.928-05:002010-12-17T13:26:29.928-05:00The Haywood hire:
1. Lacks any excitement whatsoev...The Haywood hire:<br />1. Lacks any excitement whatsoever. His "resume" in terms of where he's been is impressive, but his accomplishments are uncertain. Just what was he responsible for at Notre Dame, why was he relieved of his play-calling, etc. He doesn't seem to bring any tangible assets in terms of offensive/defensive scheme, etc.<br />2. Could still work, for all we know. Pitt fans should have been resigned all along to understanding that there would not be a "splashy" hire, and from the pool of mid-major head coaching candidates, it's really a crap shoot. But based on a few of Pitt's biggest failings last season-- discipline and accountability, and even effort at times-- his approach may be what they need.JWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18332484284552226579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-41654997674238132492010-12-17T13:24:22.160-05:002010-12-17T13:24:22.160-05:00Boudreau looked like a giant cherry in his red t-s...Boudreau looked like a giant cherry in his red t-shirt and shorts.Bababooeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00469715458065514861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-39710828768260471572010-12-17T12:08:25.573-05:002010-12-17T12:08:25.573-05:00Sid and Geno don't belong on the same line. Wh...Sid and Geno don't belong on the same line. When they are on together, Sid spends more time feeding Geno and less time creating for himself. Plus, Geno isn't going to play a Kunitz or Dooper style. Also, 24/7 is actually amazing although I was initially apprehensive about watching. <br /><br />It really shows a huge difference between the 2 organizations and not just because of the respective streaks each team was on at the time of last week's episode. The Pens FO is all business and focused on development and the getting the right guys together to win every night. The Craps are obsessed with us and they just think because they have a bunch of talented Eurotrash that wins will just come to them.<br /><br />On the subject of Pitt and Haywood, the FAN afternoon drive guys were absolutely brutal towards him because he didn't stand on the podium and beat his chest about winning National Titles like Luck did in Morgantown. I think it is a foregone conclusion every coach hired intends to win, I don't think he needs to tell the local media every little detail in his introdcutory speech. But clearly I do not know NEARLY as much as the guys on the FAN. And judging by the way they were talking, Tomlin, Bylsma, Haywood, Dixon, Chuck Noll, Vince Lombardi, JoePA, and Jim Leyland probably don't know nearly as much about coaching and winning as they do. <br /><br />Obviously, as a Pitt fan, I am going to cautiously optimistic about this situation much like any situation w/ Pitt athletics. I think Haywood is a guy that was on the rise and Pitt felt that they'd better get him now before he had another big year and another school swooped in a took him. Maybe I am wrong, but he hasn't coach a game yet and some people are ready to send him packing.BurressWithButterflywingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12466557816631165674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-80062038369997632102010-12-17T10:20:33.055-05:002010-12-17T10:20:33.055-05:00Sid has lowered his game to benefit Malkin's, ...Sid has lowered his game to benefit Malkin's, which isn't too much of a bad thing since Malkin is a head case and soft at times. The goals by Malkin are what he needs to get that boost of confidence. Hopefully its come at the right time.<br /><br />But Koz is right. Shoot Sid, Shoot!Bababooeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00469715458065514861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-28312884299704331112010-12-17T10:03:15.529-05:002010-12-17T10:03:15.529-05:00Jerry, some of your points are correct about Sid c...Jerry, some of your points are correct about Sid can't be all the offense, but when the leading goal scorer in the NHL doesn't register a shot in a game -- that's bad and a definite recipe for a loss. When it happens in back to back games... yikes.<br /><br /><br />SHOOOOOT Sid SHOOOOOOT!Kozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745252975054935259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29893900.post-66977389886669348602010-12-17T03:28:55.762-05:002010-12-17T03:28:55.762-05:00Crosbys lack of shooting is fine with me since he ...Crosbys lack of shooting is fine with me since he has figured on all three goals the past two games, the primary assist on two of them. I mean, he has 3 points the last two games and were complaining, he should have six right? The past two games---<br /><br />Weve had no secondary scoring whatsoever.<br /><br />Weve taken untimely momentum killing penalties, particularly in the third period in close games, and both teams made us pay.<br /><br />We got screwed on a terrible no goal call that changed the complex of the Rangers game...its hockey, it happens.<br /><br />Crosby could have a hat trick and ten shots, if you give up 4 in the 3rd you usually dont win. <br /><br />No need to panic at all...just saying, those were the big problems, not Sid's lack of shooting.jerrykidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15311490563627688154noreply@blogger.com