After taking some time for finals and for Coach Walt Harris to get acclimated to Stanford, everyone is back together for a couple days of practice in Pittsburgh. The players talked about Coach Harris leaving, and hoping that Rhoads gets the job.

Harris called this season, “probably the most memorable season I’ve had.” He did duck and weave about whether he wanted to stay, continually pointing back to the players themselves. Interesting by its absence was any actual endorsement for Paul Rhoads to get the head coaching job.

Pittsburgh City Council issued two resolutions declaring Monday was “University of Pittsburgh Panthers Day” and “Walt Harris Day.” The players and coach were downtown to receive the honor. More player reactions seem to suggest they at least believe it was a clash between AD Long and Coach Harris that led to the change.

Pitt will practice again today and tomorrow before breaking for Christmas. The team is supposed to arrive in Tempe on Sunday and will be practicing down there for the week.