Morning everyone. I’m nursing a bit hangover this morning, and I still have to drive back. I haven’t had time to read all the comments yet, but I’m looking forward to it. I assume it was as frustrating to watch on TV as it was live.

A couple questions. Was that really a late hit by Blades on the sidelines in the second half? It sure didn’t look like one to us. Did Kinder fumble? As soon as they announced it was under review, the jumbotron shut-down any replays for the fans to see. An annoying thing at Heinz Field to not show any replays of reviewed plays. There was a general sense in the stands that the officials sucked for this game. Either that, or they were instructed by the Big East offices to make sure Rutges won.

No, I’m not feeling bitter this morning.

Rutgers didn’t need the help. They were the better team then Pitt last night. Their lines far outplayed Pitt. DC Paul Rhoads is now reaching Hackett-levels of my disgust for the way he calls  defenses. Isn’t it about time for one of the papers to run a soft feature on him, that paints him in a human, favorable light?
Direct comments that I wrote down in my notepad at halftime:

“Pitt hasn’t played particularly well. Bad O-line and no running game. D has been out a lot. Continually unable to stop Rutgers on 3d and short. Noting going Pitt’s way right now.

“That Pitt is only down 6-0 is because RU’s receivers can’t hold onto the ball.

“The band is now playing some Phantom of the Opera. I hate Andrew Lloyd Weber.

“Neither team should be happy with their play in the first half. Problem for Pitt is that RU is running real well, and will probably continue to do so and wear down the D further. Help needed on the line.”

These were some other comments from the second half.

“No pressure and soft coverage in a Paul Rhoads defense? What are the odds?”

The box score just disgusts me. Rutgers had 14 more plays on offense (and it seemed like more). Teel only attempted 18 passes because Pitt made no effort to adjust to stopping the run.

I’ll have more later. I need some more time and I have to leave soon.