Pitt's is not likely coming back if he's a first-round draft pick like most are assuming he is.
I was talking to a kid this weekend who happens to be the starting center for Troy, Dylan Bradshaw. (I've known the family for years). He's on the Rimington Trophy watch list. The kid is mean as hell on the field and a gentle giant off it.
Anyway, he mentioned that while our Gators were "supposed" to be quarantined, Whitemore went up to Troy and stayed in Dylan's apartment. Dylan lives with the 1st and 2nd string quarterbacks and Whitemore is friends with the QB so he came to Troy to watch him play since the Gators were shut down. He said that Whitemore mentioned what a freak athlete he was, which we all know.... but he also said Pitman was a super nice guy and HARD worker, which is always nice to hear.
I was thinking three things: (1) I can't believe Troy would let the starting center and the 1st and 2nd string quarterbacks all live together. What a nightmare if one of them had COVID! They's lose all three. (2) I wonder what the living arrangements are for our players? I would think they'd intentionally separate position groups.?. (3) Why the hell was Whitemore allowed to travel to another college campus and stay with three other guys?.?. This seems like an unnecessary risk in these times.
Edit: Also, Whitemore said Pitts was gonna make a ton of money in the NFL. Again, something we already know. I would be SHOCKED if he came back for another year. Right now is all about performing and staying healthy.