Limited computer time, dial-up, and too much preoccupation with the new football coach led to neglect of what the basketball team has been doing. Well, technically, nothing since they haven’t played since Thursday. Still, some articles and things worth noting.
No change in Pitt’s ranking in either poll.
Krauser carrying Pitt against Richmond got him lots of love. For whatever it is worth Dick Vitale named him his player of the Week.
Veteran point guard Carl Krauser played all 40 minutes in a hard-fought 69-60 win over Richmond. Krauser finished with 31 points, seven rebounds and five assists. His effort and leadership are keys to another fast start (9-0) this season for the Panthers.
In the Big East, he had to share Player of the Week honors (PDF) with Ryan Gomes of Providence. (BTW, check page 5 for the home attendance listings. Pitt is in 4th, but BC is hovering around 4,000. Hard to get respect nationally, when your own fans don’t show. Enjoy the ACC.)
A piece noting how Pitt’s depth has been important already this season. A theme I have been mentioning since before the season started. It is one of the things I now check in the box scores after games — who got a DNP or very limited minutes.
There is a game Wednesday on ESPN Full Court/Fox Sports Pittsburgh (doesn’t appear to be on Fox Sports Atlantic unfortunately) at 7 pm. Pitt’s lone remaining challenge in the non-con — South Carolina. The good news for those outside of the FSP, or don’t feel like paying $15 dollars for the game, or even the $5 to listen to the Pitt broadcast over the net — South Carolina streams the game free. Go to their Yahoo! page, and click the audio link for the Pitt game. I mean, yeah, you may have to listen to Gamecock homers calling the game, but how much can you complain when there is no charge?
Pitt has put out info and the game notes (PDF). Here’s what South Carolina has to say about the game. Pitt has never beaten the Gamecocks. 0-5 record. The last time they faced each other was back in 1976. Of course USC hasn’t beaten a ranked non-con opponent in almost 7 years.
