I’m actually happy that GameDay is not coming to Heinz Field this Saturday. There are enough parallels to the 2005 from a storyline perspective to keep piling on.
Here’s what confuses me about the Navy-ND game. Doesn’t the Navy win somewhat help Pitt’s computer numbers, at least right now, since they already beat Navy? Would it have been better for Pitt’s computer numbers if ND had won and then beaten ND? Is it a wash?
It’s BCS or Meineke for Pitt, by all appearances. The Gator can take ND as long as they are within 2 wins of who they would have to take from the Big East. If you want to assume Pitt beats ND, then WVU but loses to Cinci, then Pitt finishes 10-2. Notre Dame would have to lose their remaining games versus UConn and Stanford to finish 7-5. Even then, the Gator would work like hell to make it happen.
This year the floor is probably 8-4. “Last year our alternatives were mostly teams with seven or eight wins,” Catlett said. “This year, there could be Big East teams available at 10-2. It wouldn’t be impossible to take a 7-5 Notre Dame over a 10-2 Big East team, but it would be difficult.”
Cue outrage and frustration in 3, 2,…
One game at a time. Of course all opponents look vulnerable. This is a very flat year in college football. It’s not like Pitt doesn’t have big weaknesses concerns that could cost them (secondary, kicking).
Notre Dame will be difficult enough. They managed to screw up so much in the redzone, that it is somewhat hard for me to believe that will happen in a second straight game. This is one of those games where they can fall back into total sports cliche mentality: Us against the world, back against the wall, nobody believes in us, we love our coach, etc.
I know this is all hypothetical at this point, but I’m curious…
ND loses to us and Stanford (or UConn) they finish 7-5. Gator sure would look too foolish passing up the Pitt v. Cinn loser if both win out coming into that game. But the bowl system is all about the $$$…
Jabba the Hut will be looking for a job shortly, Pitt is a better team all the way around.
Pitt 24 Neuter Dame 13
As far as the BE needing the domers, keep in mind that the could punish us by not scheduling BE football teams. They play two this year, three in 2010, and three in 2011. Does the BE want to lose these games, especially when our bowl choices after the BCS are craptacular?
also, I highly doubt that the Meineke bowl would choose us. It is the day after Christmas and Pitt would bring about two dozen fans.
I thought that in years past Notre Dame was also subject to this Big East rule, but given the statement from their chairman, I’m guessing they are not. If this is the case, it means that as long as Notre Dame is bowl eligible, they are eligible to get the Gator Bowl bid. Seems crazy that a 7-5 Notre Dame could jump an 11-1 Cincy team, but I guess its possible…
Rumors that I have heard from my South Bend buddies, the ND fatcat alums have already raised $4M for the Chubbie Charlie buyout.
Let’s put an end to the Chubbie Charlie era on Saturday!
Dan, you’re wrong. The players need to concentrate on the game ahead. We as fans can have a lot of fun speculating on different scenarios. It makes for interesting discussions.
Just watch the special team players fly. Wanny’s been accumulating lots of speedy players and it’s now paying off. I haven’t seen this much depth since the late 70s, early 80s.
I may be going out on a limb here but I think we are now able to compete with anybody.
We know the Sun Bowl folks would have taken a 7-5 Notre Dame over a 9-3 Pitt last year; even with the head-to-head result. My concern was whether the “within 2 games of a big east team” agreement is clearly in our bowl contract or more of a “gentleman’s agreement” that the Gator Bowl selection committee might or might not be willing to break for the Irish TV dollars.
HAIL TO PITT!
More evidence of all the talent being accumulated for this porgram.
Rivals rate Mark Myers as having the 4th strongest arm in the 2010 class. 4th or 14th, Myesr is 6’4 220, runs the 110 high hurdles and is 6’4 215 … and is not the highest QB in Pitt’s class.
Interesting comments from the opposing coach regarding Myers. Heard a couple grumblings on local Cleveland Sports Radio about why this kid is going to Pitt and not OSU. Also a little bit of grumbling about Wanny stealing one from Tressel’s backyard. Ironic that Tressel did the same with Pryor two years ago. Regardless, this young man appears to be a nice recruiting win for Wanny.
They should be coming in here on a mission … but again.if we can establish the run, we will compete. I believe the other key is if our front 4 can pressure Clausen.
If we can beat them, they still have to play home to UConn and at Stanford … they cannot afford to relax for either.