As we all know, the season ticket plans were announced last week. I felt compelled to mention it to my wife, who was less than thrilled to find out that I’d have 8 games to attend this year. You would think she would be happier to get rid of me more frequently. The price is really good for the package, and only someone determined to make excuses would complain about the overall home schedule that includes ND and Utah in the non-con.
Only thing missing from the plan? Well, aside from the actual schedule. Any explanation as to what the hell will be the system/policy/plan this year with parking. That’s still a mess that needs to be a lot clearer, simplified and understandable. I don’t know if the administration realizes quite how much that nasty surprise a few weeks before the start of the season cost them a lot of good will.
In a nod to the talent on Pitt’s team last year, six Pitt players have been invited to participate in the NFL Scouting Combine: Jason Pinkston, Jon Baldwin, Greg Romeus, Jabaal Sheard, Dion Lewis and Henry Hynoski.
Romeus was considered a late first- or early second-round pick before the season but is likely to be a middle-round pick at best.
Tailback Dion Lewis is projected as a third or fourth rounder but could improve that with a good 40-yard dash time.
Offensive tackle Jason Pinkston, like Baldwin, has a lot of natural ability scouts like, but some question his focus.
The one Panther whose stock has improved is defensive end Jabaal Sheard.
He has shown enough to convince scouts he could make the jump to the outside linebacker spot in a 3-4 defense — similar to the transition made by Steelers star LaMarr Woodley.
The other former Panther headed for Indianapolis is fullback Henry Hynoski, who is rated the top fullback in the draft by several scouting services. But his prospects depend on which teams, if any, want a traditional fullback.
