Pitt Notes: The Recruiting Visit

So what exactly makes up a recruiting visit to the University of Pittsburgh? We talked to someone in the know who was able to spell it out for us...

The Official Visit

The recruit is picked up at the airport by Pitt officials and dropped off at their hotel. The hotel room is usually littered with Pitt media guides, candy and drinks like Gatorade or soda pop.

They will meet with the staff and current players, then take in a game. They get a tour of the facilities and they are hosted by a player or players. Usually it's a player of the same position, not always, but usually.

The hosting players or staff are given host money and they go out with the team. The recruits or hosting players usually choose where they go. However, players don't typically host during the season. They are already swamped with academics, practice, and game study.

The Unofficial Visit

The recruit makes his own way to the city. They are usually given tickets to the game right behind the Pitt bench. They will get a tour of the Petersen Events Center and the academic center.

They will get to visit with the coaching staff and current players. However, the coaching staff decides whether the recruit will be allowed in the locker room.