Pitt QB Julian Dugger Discusses Off-Season Development

The in-state product points to one factor that contributed most to that success. 

“I'll say like (our head) coach said, just focusing on not turning the ball over. And when you don't turn the ball over and take negative plays, it's a lot easier to move the ball and play in positive down and distance,” Dugger said. “So, I feel like we did a good job at moving the ball and just putting together good drives.”

“Just coming in after practice every day, just taking something from every practice, trying to learn something, watching the film, trying to take something every day, and focus on that next practice,” Dugger said. “Just trying to build every day.”

What, specifically, can Dugger improve as he works throughout the remaining off-season?

“I'll say I can still improve my everything, on my feet sometimes,” Dugger said. “Getting faster at processing, anticipating throws, just everything in my game.”

Given his athleticism and unique mobility altogether, Dugger knows his ability to extend plays is a gift he plans to maximize. 

“At quarterback, every play is not perfect,” Dugger said. “So, when something breaks down or something is not the way it's supposed to look, when you have the ability to get out of the pocket and make plays with your feet, it just makes everything much easier.”