The problem with the Backyard Brawl taking place the same week of Thanksgiving — purely from a blogging/personal perspective — is that there is just too much other stuff taking place to give it the proper vitriol and hate it deserves. I’m distracted. The things that I need to do to get ready to travel. Responsibilities to other things. Kids off from school.

So, unfortunately, I think this week may have a lot of link posts.

It’s the last Brawl for the seniors. Lets see if the (four year) seniors can finish their career with a split in Backyard Brawls played.

As usual, the game matters a lot to the players from the region that grew up withthe brawl, knew and played with/against many of the players on the other side of the ball.

Pat White. Pat White. Oh crap, Pat White.

There will, apparently be a new turf laid down before the game. Damn. Pitt’s odds would increase with lousy field conditions. Of course, given how well it’s gone in the past when they’ve tried to do a late season new turf at Heinz Field…

Bill Stewart expects a good game. Dave Wannstedt expects a good game. Go figure.

It’s true, the Backyard Brawl had been rather one-sided lately. Of course, last year seems to have changed things.