As I recall, that’s exactly what Tyler Palko said to a sideline reporter on national television immediately after Pitt upset Notre Dame 41-38 this afternoon. Maybe someday, when I have kids and finally mature a little, I’ll object to such a public display of obscenity. But for now, I love it… especially after we beat Notre (holier than thou) Dame. And I can hardly blame Tyler. I’ve rarely seen a game where so many desperation plays were both required and completed to win.

As I said to Chas when I called him to make sure he heard that f-bomb too, I don’t even know where to begin. Erik Gill’s short catch that turned into a 36 yard gain when an Irish defender tried to strip the ball instead of simply tackling… Palko’s ridiculous little desperation flip to Marcus Furman (I think) on the last drive for a first down… Notre Dame’s committing six always-timely-and-usually-deserved penalties that resulted in Panther first downs, and several more penalties beyond that (9 for 102 yards in total)… Palko’s becoming the first quarterback EVER to complete five touchdown passes against the Irish… In the end, Pitt needed many little miracles to win today, and somehow, we came up with them all.

Does this suddenly mean that I’m happy with Walt Harris? Well, not quite. Not after that absolute debacle in Syracuse last Saturday (speaking of debacles, how did THOSE idiots manage to lose 34-24 to Temple!?). But if Walt somehow manages to pull one out of his ass against West Virginia (incidentally, way to step it up against Boston College, you moonshine-fed hicks), I think I’ll owe ol Walt a clear apology.

Either way, I’m suddenly more excited about giving up Thanksgiving dinner for the Backyard Brawl (heck, at least WE could beat Boston College… of course, as Chas pointed out, WVU did beat Syracuse).

Finally, hail to Wisconsin. It couldn’t have happened to a nicer bunch of guys. Now go dancing on Michigan State’s 50 yard line.