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September 3, 2007

Non-Game Notes

Filed under: Alumni,Fans,Football,Good,Uncategorized — Chas @ 10:06 am

It’s been nearly 48 hours since I logged on, what’d I miss?

The 5-year old gave the wife an extremely difficult time while I was in Pittsburgh. That meant spending all of Sunday doing my best to make it up to her by taking care of the kids and generally providing her with downtime. She’s already glaring at me when I mentioned next week’s game so I might be taking my daughter to her first Pitt game about a year earlier than I thought.

We had the opportunity over the last year or two to move closer to the 50-yard line in our seats because of our accumulated points in season tickets. We steadfastly refused because our present seats had us right next to the student section. A pleasant distraction and usually a good source of humor when a student was too drunk to barely stand. So, this year they moved the student section by a whole section. The band was apparently relocated to the other end to accomplish this. Frustrating.

Carl Krauser

At the game, Carl Krauser.

Krauser was very cool about people who started coming up to him and ask to take a picture with him. It’s always a good thing when alum, who don’t live in the ‘Burgh any longer will still come by when getting a chance (not too sure about the track suit, but that’s just me). That’s also a good reflection on the athletic department to make sure they keep connecting with the past players.

Eventually he had to leave his seat when people essentially started began lining up to pose with him, like some Vegas greeter. Still, he kept smiling and was gracious and engaging to all comers, even as he started inching up the aisle. I know he polarizes people to this day with his game and play at Pitt. As a person and alum, he is what you want from Pitt players.

Lots of high school recruits and their families at the game. Apparently they had seats somewhere near us, but much lower. Saw a steady stream of kids (and some parents) with name tags going up and down the aisle past us. Some names were familiar — Lucas Nix, Zeke DeCicco and Chris Hayden-Martin. Others included James Harvey, Jim Sabia, Nick Sizemore, and a few others.

Finally, there’s a new Pitt blog out there called The Cat Basket. I don’t know if these are the students, or if it’s just a coincidence. I’m assuming a connection. Not too sure I agree with their take on the video intro. And definitely not the whole need for AC/DC.

More to come in a bit about the actual game and media





If he (Cat Basket blogger) is a student, he definately is not an english major.

Comment by K Coley 09.03.07 @ 11:34 am

Neither are you. “definately” is spelled definitely.

Comment by Omar 09.03.07 @ 12:16 pm

some nfl news, H.B. blades led the league in pre-season tackles, even though it is pre-season just thought id mention it

link to nfl.com

Comment by Patrick 09.03.07 @ 1:00 pm

Pic of Krauser not showing up here, anyone else?

And did anyone see this:

link to mgoblog.blogspot.com

Comment by Stuart 09.03.07 @ 1:01 pm

Aaron Gray was there too

Comment by Scott 09.03.07 @ 1:48 pm

We are the bloggers. The bald guy is the same guy who runs the zoo and the guy to the right of him is the main writer. Don’t worry about our majors, we’re not even close to english majors. We’re just doing it for fun and trying to get more Pitt stuff out there.

Comment by Cat Basket 09.03.07 @ 2:16 pm

Just thought I’d let you guys know (if no one else has already):

Clint Session has made the Colts’ roster, and HB Blades has survived the final cut in Washington.

Comment by mjb 09.03.07 @ 2:48 pm

what did you folks think of the new introduction for the Pitt players this year…personally, the music sucked and there was no build-up as in years gone past…it really doesn’t mesh well…any ideas or do you think this will be the same crappy intro for all the Pitt home games?

Comment by Marco 09.03.07 @ 3:41 pm

Are there names on the backs of the jerseys this year?

Comment by Nick 09.03.07 @ 3:49 pm

The intro, compared with last year, was on par with Gone with the Wind. Well, OK, how about European Vacation? Any other comparisons?

Comment by ohiopittpanther 09.03.07 @ 7:37 pm

Chas – I took my son to the UConn game last year just before he turned four. He had a blast. He got a big kick out of the Pitt mascot (especially the tail on his butt). Granted, we were in the visitors’ section and not anywhere close to the student section – none of the four-letter words at the game he ordinarily hears only on the subway and ferry terminal. On the plus side, he didn’t seem to mind sitting outside for a late afternoon/early evening game in November.

Point being, I think you and your daughter will have a great time if you take her to the next game.

Comment by Brian of Brooklyn 09.03.07 @ 8:57 pm

Personally, I thought the intro sucked. The real panther walking through the Cathedral was way better than the 5 cent animation of the statue bouncing around heinz field.

Comment by Dan35 09.03.07 @ 10:55 pm

once the season is underway and intrest in pitt football reaches its nadir, i routinely take my 3 oldest daughters 14, 10, & 8 to the games and they have a blast.

Comment by Kurt 09.04.07 @ 3:46 pm

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