Had things to do again, but it appears there were no big announcements (for now). No word on Lee’s shoulder yet. Other things to pass along.

The YSU/retro uniform game is now scheduled for 2pm. Here’s the only frustrating thing, like the Furman game last year, I don’t think there will be any TV coverage. That would mean no chance to see even a glimpse of the old unis on College Gameday Final. Can’t the Pitt student TV station cover this or something? Anything?

Something else regarding the unis worn that day:

The uniforms will ultimately go on sale to the public at the Panthers Team Store in the Petersen Events Center and as a special selection for Pitt’s online auction at www.pittsburghpanthers.com.

Hopefully, they will be laundered first. Shame, though, that the kids don’t get to keep the jerseys. A heck of a keepsake from their time (or just a good way to make a buck on eBay).

Want to know how much Coaches Dave Wannstedt and Joe Paterno actually make? Looks like the public may actually find out.

The public has a right to know Penn State football coach Joe Paterno’s salary, a divided Commonwealth Court panel ruled Friday.

The State Employees’ Retirement System board correctly decided last year that a newspaper reporter could see salary information for Paterno and other high-ranking university officials, the court said in a 3-2 decision.

Jan Murphy of The Patriot-News of Harrisburg had asked for documents that reflect years of service, salary and salary history for Paterno, Penn State’s coach since 1966, and three other Penn State administrators.
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Penn State is one of four “state-related” universities in Pennsylvania. Total state aid to Penn State and the three other schools — Temple, Pittsburgh and Lincoln — has been about $650 million per year in recent years.

Penn State spokesman Tysen Kendig said Friday the university is likely to appeal to the state Supreme Court.
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The four state-related universities are exempt from the state’s Right-to-Know Law.

I do love how Penn State has been arguing against releasing this sort of information:

Penn State has said releasing individual salary amounts could help competitors recruit talented faculty and would be unfair to people who were hired not knowing their pay rate would be publicly disclosed.

Yes, because then they may actually have to pay a competitive salary. It’s not like keeping the salaries secret has kept tuition down at PSU or Pitt.

Kicker Josh Cummings has been put on the Lou Groza Watch List. Not exactly a shock, but good nonetheless. The Lou Groza Award, of course goes to the top Division I-A kicker. The official list of 30 candidates is here.

ESPN The Magazine reporter and blogger, Bruce Feldman took note of Pitt’s latest recruiting noise.

PANTHERS ON THE PROWL
Pittsburgh got a commitment from one of the top prep tight ends in the nation, Nate Byham, who has a 1470 SAT and supposedly can run a 4.6 40-yard dash. I’ve said this a few times before and I’m even more convinced now that the hiring of Dave Wannstedt will have a huge impact on college football. He is going to make Pittsburgh a legit top 15 program again. He’s actually the former NFL coach with the Super Bowl rings that will end up returning a once-proud program to the top.

[Emphasis added.]

Hmm. I wonder what coach and program he would appear to be taking a subtle swipe at?

More from ESPN.com, a chat with Mel Kiper, Jr.

Mike (Pittsburgh): Hey Mel, Tyler Palko seems to show signs that he could be great. Just how good is he, and how much upside do you see in him?

Mel Kiper: Tyler Palko showed such great improvement last year. He has 7 INTs but 5 were in the first 4 games. He struggled early but overcame it. They have not depth on the OL and they need a RB to emerge. Working in his favor is WR Greg Lee and a nice TE. He has some good weapons but that OL is a question mark. The way he played after those early struggles was impressive. He could be a great college QB.

Staying with the ESPN chats, Craig Haubert, Scouts, Inc.’s recruiting coordinator yesterday.

Greg (Pittsburgh): With the addition of top TE Nate Byham, where do you see Pitt’s recruiting class ranking this year? and do you think Pitt has a shot at Darrin Walls and LeSean McCoy?

Craig Haubert: Pitt has gotten a lot of good prospects but I wouldn’t necessarily call them difference makers. So far it is shaping up to be a very sound class, however they have not been able to keep a top QB prospect in-state so far. Otherwise, Pitt has done a nice job keeping the players they need to keep in-state in order to be successful.

I’m not too concerned about the QB position yet. Mainly because I think Pitt will get one from Florida.