The College Football Hall of Fame.

The list of Pitt greats to receive election into the College Football Hall of Fame grew longer today with the announcement that Mark May will be a member of the 2005 induction class.

One of the greatest offensive linemen in college football history, May is the 23rd Pitt player or coach to earn induction into the College Football Hall of Fame and the seventh in the last 11 years.

A devastating offensive tackle for the Panthers from 1977-80, May was on hand for the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame’s announcement today at the Marriott Marquis in New York City.

May is one of 13 players and coaches to be named to the 2005 class.

The official press release from the College Football Hall of Fame is not yet released. The announcement was made this morning in NYC.

Former Head Coach for WVU, Don Nehlan was also part of the class.

Mark May, of course, was one of the many talented players from Pitt’s glory days of the ’70s and early ’80s. These days, of course, Mark May is the popular analyst on ESPN’s College GameNight, and a bit of a Pitt homer when given a chance.

Congratulations to Mark May.