Petitti.. does the apple not fall far from the tree? and Pittdawg's answer...

[Dayton Cowboy]

Pittdawg,

Just heard BP said he knew what type of athlete Rob's Father was.. What does Bill know?

[mullet]

good stuff on pettiti. and, yes, Pittdawg is getting some good props.

[SALADIN]

Pittdawg,

Just heard BP said he knew what type of athlete Rob's Father was.. What does Bill know?

You beat me to it Dayton...

Give it up Pittdawg...what kind of athlete where you?

...better yet, did you ever have to take out a loan to feed Rob at dinner time (j/k) ;)

[mullet]

Sounds like Rob is going to get a great shot at winning the RT job. He couldn't ask for much more, and it must be exciting for him to be in that position.

[jlust22]

Parcells talked about Petitti at length during the PC. Parcells said he has known about him for a while. He was a 4-year starter at Pitt. He knew about his background and his family. He said he knew about Petitti's father and his athletic background. Petitti weighed 361 at the Senior Bowl. That was definitely not good news. Parcells said it's not normal for a 21 yr. old to weigh that much. It made him think that if you weigh that much at the Senior Bowl, then you have no discipline or an eating disorder. He said a 21-yr. old weighing 361 usually only gets heavier as he gets older. Petitti hurt his toe in Mobile and ending up going home.

As a result of the weight and the injury, Petitti, a 4 year starter at Pitt, went in the 6th round. Parcells said you look for potential down there in the draft like a Jason Ferguson. It's worth the risk down there to take a chance. Parcells said he weighed 347 after the draft. Parcells told him then to be 335 on June 1 and he was. He then told him to be 325 in July and he was. Now, Parcells knows that he has discipline. Petitti has showed that he wants it. The weight coach of the Cowboys told Parcells that Petitti is a worker and not to worry about him making the running test. Parcells said that is why he is going to get a chance. Parcells told Petitti he now has the opportunity to show him what he's got at RT.

[Dayton Cowboy]

Looks like Pittdawg walked out of the WTC on 9/11.. Pittdawg also attended and played football at Lafayette.. But we'll need to get more from the source

[Jimz31]

Looks like Pittdawg walked out of the WTC on 9/11.. Pittdawg also attended and played football at Lafayette.. But we'll need to get more from the source

I just found that same info.

31st floor of the WTC. Good thing he wasn't alot higher.

[AsthmaField]

Man, I really, really hope that he can win the job. Do you know how great that would be? That'd mean we got a steal late in the draft and shored up a position of need.

I love it when good, young talent pans out... and I hope that's what happens here.

[dougonthebench]

Looks like Pittdawg walked out of the WTC on 9/11.. Pittdawg also attended and played football at Lafayette.. But we'll need to get more from the source


All I can say is.....WOW!!!

[mullet]

Man, I really, really hope that he can win the job. Do you know how great that would be? That'd mean we got a steal late in the draft and shored up a position of need.

I love it when good, young talent pans out... and I hope that's what happens here.

It would be really good if Rob could outright win the job. He would be a homerun pick that would counteract the strike out with Rogers (well, it isn't over yet with Rogers).
Rob going from 361 to 321 is a serious drop. I hope it was healthy weight loss.

[pittdawg]

looks like the cats out of the bag.

i would describe myself as an average athelete with an above average work ethic. played football and baseball in hs, also had try outs with milwalke braves and baltimore orioles. played only football at lafayette college were i majored in mech eng. played two years in the continental football league, a minor league team of the cleveland browns, at linebacker.

now sadly, i am a 9/11 survivor. it's an event that has deeply effected me, my family and our country. thankfully, we have all come through alright.

[SteveOS]

Huh? I'm lost...

[Eddie]

Pittdawg, you were in the Towers during 9/11? I was across the River. I could see the flames from the 6th floor factory window in Queens.

My first thought was ... how are we gonna get those people out???

It was surreal. A HS buddy was a fireman stationed in Harlem. His unit was one of the first to arrive. He lost 17 friends that day ...

Good luck to you, and good luck to Rob. We surely need him ...

[mullet]

I had a friend, a native New Yorker, in the WTC - he was just a few floors below the impact in the second tower...... and, he moved to Houston after not being to handle living in NYC anymore.
So, I know there is an emotional toll.

[SteveOS]

Sorry, found the thread.

9/11 was a crazy day. Best of luck to Rob and yourself.

[Hostile]

looks like the cats out of the bag.

i would describe myself as an average athelete with an above average work ethic. played football and baseball in hs, also had try outs with milwalke braves and baltimore orioles. played only football at lafayette college were i majored in mech eng. played two years in the continental football league, a minor league team of the cleveland browns, at linebacker.

now sadly, i am a 9/11 survivor. it's an event that has deeply effected me, my family and our country. thankfully, we have all come through alright.I would just like to say that thankfully you are a 9/11 survivor. It hit pretty close to me as well, but nothing like what you must have experienced.

[dougonthebench]

Thank you for sharing that with us.I'm sure it's hard to live with.I guess you don't need a reminder of why we are at war,like some people do.

[RCowboyFan]

looks like the cats out of the bag.

i would describe myself as an average athelete with an above average work ethic. played football and baseball in hs, also had try outs with milwalke braves and baltimore orioles. played only football at lafayette college were i majored in mech eng. played two years in the continental football league, a minor league team of the cleveland browns, at linebacker.

now sadly, i am a 9/11 survivor. it's an event that has deeply effected me, my family and our country. thankfully, we have all come through alright.

Hmm.. if BP had known about you and your Athletic ability, I doubt you were just average athlete, IMO :)

Heck most people 100s of miles away been affected by 9/11, probably only time I came close to crying in my adult life ever was that time. Can't imagine how it would have been if I was ever in the situation myself. Glad you made it through.

Anyway, sure seems like BP really likes your kid a lot. Hopefully, Rob wins the job and never looks back, for his sake and for us fans sake.

[Dayton Cowboy]

Huh? I'm lost...

I started a thread about Rob Petitti after BP mentioned knowing about Rob's family and the type of athelete his father was before drafting Rob

http://cowboyszone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31809

[Juke99]

looks like the cats out of the bag.

i would describe myself as an average athelete with an above average work ethic. played football and baseball in hs, also had try outs with milwalke braves and baltimore orioles. played only football at lafayette college were i majored in mech eng. played two years in the continental football league, a minor league team of the cleveland browns, at linebacker.

now sadly, i am a 9/11 survivor. it's an event that has deeply effected me, my family and our country. thankfully, we have all come through alright.


Thanks for the insights.

And we share the 9/11 connection....I live in NY, work in NYC...life changed from that day forward.

[Lifetimeboyzfan]

looks like the cats out of the bag.

i would describe myself as an average athelete with an above average work ethic. played football and baseball in hs, also had try outs with milwalke braves and baltimore orioles. played only football at lafayette college were i majored in mech eng. played two years in the continental football league, a minor league team of the cleveland browns, at linebacker.

now sadly, i am a 9/11 survivor. it's an event that has deeply effected me, my family and our country. thankfully, we have all come through alright.


God Bless you and yours sir! :bow:

[Wimbo]

How cool is it that Parcells "knows what kind of athlete you are"?

[mullet]

How cool is it that Parcells "knows what kind of athlete you are"?

that isn't half bad is it? to be recognized by bill parcells for having athletic skill. :bow:

[Yeagermeister]

We are glad you are still with us Pittdawg and thanks for letting us get to know you.

[LaTunaNostra]

that isn't half bad is it? to be recognized by bill parcells for having athletic skill. :bow:
That really blew me away...Bill often mentions the sons of coaches having a leg up..growing up with the game..and how they usually 'get it'...especially understanding what it will take to succeed in the NFL.

But that's the first time I can recall him mentioning one of his player's athletic heritage. Haven't even heard him comment on MB III's.

Knowing the old man (no disrespect intended) was a Parcells Guy, work ethic, over-achievement-wise may be a little bit of the reason Bill was non-plussed by the kid's weight and the toe thing.

Motivation and hard work are learned values.

[Cbz40]

Yes 9/11 changed us all.........

It's an honor and a pleasure having you with us Sir. I have expressed to you on several occasions how I feel about Rob. He's going to do it.

[1fisher]

God Bless you and your family pittdawg :bow:

sure hope Rob is our RT for a long, long time

[Glenn Carano]

looks like the cats out of the bag.

now sadly, i am a 9/11 survivor. it's an event that has deeply effected me, my family and our country. thankfully, we have all come through alright.

That has got to be real hard to deal with mentally and emotionally. Glad to hear that you and your family have fought through this. Even after almost four years it has to be tough sometimes. God bless.

[LeonDixson]

God bless you and your family, and thanks for sharing

How exciting is must be to get a shout out from Bill Parcells. Even more exciting to a father, though, would be the opportunity Rob is getting and Bill asking him basically if he's ready to step up and claim the position.

I couldn't be happier for him.

[jterrell]

looks like the cats out of the bag.

i would describe myself as an average athelete with an above average work ethic. played football and baseball in hs, also had try outs with milwalke braves and baltimore orioles. played only football at lafayette college were i majored in mech eng. played two years in the continental football league, a minor league team of the cleveland browns, at linebacker.

now sadly, i am a 9/11 survivor. it's an event that has deeply effected me, my family and our country. thankfully, we have all come through alright.
Tell Rob he owes you some bonus money, lol.

Bill Parcells absolutely loves to draft guys who have football genes.
It means as much to him as pretty much anything. Being in Jersey and being a former athlete you have done well by him as far as the Coach is concerned that is to be sure.

The only negative is you guys were so close to Philly.(anything less than 10 hours away is too close, lol) YUCK!!!!!

:):):)

My wife's from NY and my company is based in the financial district so yea man that was a real sad day in our country's history.