After the Blue-Gold game and requisite tailgating, this seems like fun and for a good cause.
For that reason, Cox and former Panthers Kris Wilson, Shawn Robinson and Yogi Roth have teamed up for Dessert Tasting for a Cause, a charity event at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Olive or Twist on 6th Street in the Cultural District.
Participants will be able to sample a number of desserts from a variety of places, including All In Good Taste, Cookie Connection, Godiva, Fernando’s Cafe and Shallot.
Roth will serve as the host for the event, which will include a silent auction, giveaways and raffles.
The proceeds will go to the Boys & Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania as well as Kris Wilson’s foundation, which supports a program that uses an Internet-based curriculum to improve reading skills of middle school children.
It’s quite a gathering of Pitt players mainly from the Walt Harris time, that still love Pitt.
“And let’s face it, Pittsburgh is the place where we all got our opportunity, and so it is fitting for us to give back as much as we can. The response has been overwhelming.”
Cox, who lives in his hometown of Miami and is currently a free agent, said other former Pitt players expected to attend are LaRod Stephens-Howling (Cardinals), Antonio Bryant (Browns), Darrelle Revis (Jets), H.B. Blades (Redskins), Clint Session (Colts), Scott McKillop (49ers), Gerald Hayes (Cardinals), Jeff Otah (Panthers), Darnell Dinkins (Saints), Nick Goings, Rob Pettiti and Hank Poteat.
And maybe Hank can bring along another Poteat along for an extra visit.
