Not sure what the Venn diagram looks like for Pitt fans outside of the Pittsburgh media market that would want to watch a rebroadcast of the Blue-Gold game and has the NFL Network. I’m guessing it’s kind of small.
Nonetheless, if you fit that intersect tune into the NFL Network at 3pm (EST) on Saturday, April 18:
The two-hour telecast gives the Panther Nation an early look at the new faces and established stars on this year’s Pitt team, which is already receiving advance praise as one of the country’s Top 25 teams.
Pitt coach Dave Wannstedt provides color commentary during the game, while Rob King calls the play-by-play action. Additionally, former Pitt coach Serafino “Foge” Fazio and Jory Rand give special reports from the field.
Fans will also be treated to an array of special features and guest appearances by former Pitt linebacker H.B. Blades, now of the Washington Redskins, and Jeff Otah, an offensive tackle with the Carolina Panthers.
Well, I know how I’m wasting my Saturday afternoon.
” As spring football winds down, Texas looks strong, Virginia Tech looms as a contender and there’s even hope for Notre Dame and Michigan. The reason: their offensive lines.”
Interesting read.
The offense? I’m going to take a wait and see approach. I’m really looking forward to seeing the running backs and wide receivers though.
OK.
Rivalry?? PSU leads the series 22-2 … which is only 25% of the total times that PSU has played Pitt. PSU has played Syracuse, Maryland, WVU and Temple all substantially more than they have played Rutgers.
Could this be confirmation that Schiano will replace JoePa in a couple of years?
What a pompous ass…
1) PSU followers claim that Pitt is no longer a rival, yet their AD considers Rutgers as one. Not only is Pitt in-state, it has a much longer and competitive history.
2) PSU can’t afford to play a one and one with Pitt, but can with Bama in 2010 and 2011 as well with RU, which has a much smaller stadium than Heinz.
3) whcih leads me to think that Schiano is in good steadwith PSU. Thus, it is already set up that he returns as head coach of PSU in 2014. (yes, it is speculation but not all that far-fetched.)
Tom Bradley is the only member of current PSU staff considered to be a HC candidate. Schiano, former PSU asst, has HC experience and is 10 years younger than Bradley who is 53.
… and the next day The Script returns.
One thing that I am curious about – at most schools, is the AD responsible for football schedules, or is the head coach? I know in basketball, the coach seems to be primarily responsible.
Not that it makes any difference at PSU – nobody would dare do anything without the blessing of St. Joe anyhow…
How many ways can Wannstedt screw up a season? Let’s see: unexpected rout by Notre Dame of a ranked Pitt team in ’05; consecutive home losses to WVU & Louisville in ’06; Connecticut in ’07; and, yes, the infamous Sun Bowl just five months ago (after the wonderful season opening game vs. Bowling Green game I had the pleasure of seeing in person). I’m willing to put up the cash and follow my team but I need to see them first on satellite; blind faith hasn’t worked well with Wanny in charge. After all, we don’t play any Big 12 or SEC teams, or Conference USA for that matter, and those conferences’ teams are all around me.
After that, go out and enjoy the fine weather (in Pgh, we are supposed to have a high of 72)