Sunday, October 12, 2025

Can I say "Heil Heintschel"? Hmm, probably shouldn't.

The color guy on yesterday's telecast showed Mason celebrating a TD pass and said "Mason Heintschel beinging some fire."  Look at the two Pitt staffers on the sidelines smiling. Confidence is contagious. I think of Johnny Majors' first stint at Pitt. "Pride and Enthusiasm" was his motto for how he wanted his Pitt team to play, a tall order for a program coming off three consecutive 1-9 seasons. I think of Jimmy Johnson at every stop, college and pros. 

The switch at quarterback from Holstein to Heintschel has proved to be brilliant...


Manny Navarro, The Athletic