Some little things from the day, that don’t relate to the on the field activity, but are part of game day.

Saw a lot of “retro” Pitt t-shirts. Royal blue with yellow lettering of the script Pitt; and the other way around. Didn’t see them in the gift shop in Heinz Field, and I didn’t make it to Oakland to know if the official gear store is carrying them. Still good to see someone has realized the pent-up desire for the old school stuff. Have to look into getting one for myself.

Should have taken my camera into the game for a couple shots. They have Banners on one corner of all the Big East football teams, including the new kids coming in next year. Will try to snap a shot this weekend.

The new lot isn’t that bad. The big positive, is they will let you pitch a canopy in the grassy portions. You need to be parked along the edges, so we may have to arrive earlier to take advantage.

One of us needs to get one of those grill-and-go things for tailgating.

Dance team and cheerleaders were pleasant in appearance again. They are just a little out of shape. Each could really stand to lose 5-10 pounds — I’m sure they will be getting toner as they perform more. Of course, this is also a good time for me to issue my usual plea for them to get their own sites and/or update the photos on the Pitt website.

And for the dance team, the “America” medley has run its course. You’ve been using that for a year or two and it is kind of old. Plus, it is really hard to tolerate even a snippet of that pathetic Madonna version of “American Pie.” Please. That was the song (the original version) we used to hear at closing time at Caleco’s. Stop trying to ruin those wonderfully drunken memories.

Shawn? Pat? Anything to add?