Pitt Basketball Uses Underdog as Rally Cry as Starters Sit and Newbies Start…

Why do Pitt sports teams always kick butt when their oldest, best players are injured? This year’s Backyard Brawl, anyone? So, once again, because two starters were injured (in this case Levance Fields and Mike Cook), Pitt wins! Now, that doesn’t mean that I think Fields or Cook aren’t good players, but it just seems that ‘underdog’ is the rally cry of University of Pittsburgh sports problems - and do correct me if I’m wrong.

Either way, Pitt basketball is at number 13 as of now and climbing. Maybe they’ll actually do something in March Madness this year. Or, maybe we’ll be pitted against Wisconsin in Wisconsin again?

The University of Pittsburgh Men’s Basketball Team has done a superb job this year in continuing the tradition of stellar athletics from the University of Pittsburgh. After a great defeat of neighboring Duquesne University this week, Pitt’s 9-0 record earned them the ninth position for NCAA Division 1 men’s basketball teams. I remember when I broke my leg really badly in college and had to move home for a few months in March. Honestly, if it wasn’t for March Madness and Pitt basketball - I may have well been driven into insanity, so they certainly hold a near and dear place in my heart. So, having said that - I  dont’ have anything else to say except “GO TEAM!”

Pitt SMASHES West Virginia; Wannstedt Stays

In response to Jared’s (guy who doesn’t really live here) recent posting on this site regarding whether Dave Wannstedt should remain head coach for the University of Pittsburgh football program, I’m going to have to say that despite his absence from the city, his judgment was not at all impaired. Jared said, and I quote:

“With the exception of West Virginia, no one has really blown out the Panthers since he joined the school. I think Pittsburgh is fully underrated and the aforementioned WVU will get a big surprise when it visits Pitt later this year.”

After DEFEATING West Virginia in the always legendary Backyard Brawl, Pitt head coach Dave Wannstedt was rewarded a three year extension for his coaching contract. Turns out Pitt answered our question as to whether he should stay or go. He will remain head coach for the Pitt Panthers for an undisclosed salary amount, which (of course) has got some twittering. But I say… who cares? Don’t tell me you’re not all REALLY impressed by the WVU kill!?!? Full Story »

A good reason for Pittsburghers to buy Tide…

Jesus at a Steelers Game?!?!?

By: Kristy Sorcan

 Just in case you ever thought “Jesus must be rooting for the Patriots this decade for them to win so many SuperBowls”…guess what. You’re wrong and I can prove it! The camera does not lie and it’s not Photo-shopped – my friend Steve took this still from his TV during the game. When the ESPN camera man was panning the crowd before the game started, he caught Jesus in the stands waving a Terrible Towel. Looks like Jesus has some really great seats, too. Must be nice to be the son of God…I can’t get seats that good and I live in Pittsburgh.

Should Dave Wannstedt Stay or Go?

By: Jared, aka: the guy who doesn’t really live here

Ed Note: For you out-of-towners, Dave Wannstedt is the head football coach for the University of Pittsburgh’s football team: The Pitt Panthers

What is there to be said about Dave Wannstedt? He’s a helluva Pittsburgher and he loves the Pittsburgh area. He was born in here and attended Baldwin High School. Dude probably would get out and kiss the sidewalk in the South Side if you asked him to prove how much he loves Pittsburgh. We give him some major raves for that. But, he’s not much of an NFL head coach (Neither was Pete Carroll or the ‘ole BallCoach Steve Spurrier) and, so far, not much of a College Head Coach. Besides several top 10 recruiting classes (number 11 in 2006 and #8 in 2007) in a row, Pitt still has not done much on the football field. However, with the exception of West Virginia, no one has really blown out the Panthers since he joined the school. I think Pittsburgh is fully underrated and the aforementioned WVU will get a big surprise when it visits Pitt later this year. Let’s discuss this a little people. Please tell us whether you think Dave Wannstedt is a Pittsburgh Rant or a Pittsburgh Rave!

The Pittsburgh Quote section will contain quotes about Pittsburgh (past and present), as well as just good quotes from people who have been related to Pittsburgh!

Here’s the first:

“My father always taught me to appreciate what you’re fortunate to have and give back to those who need it. No part of our society is more important than the children, especially the ones who need our help. “

~Dan Marino, a Pittsburgh native and University of Pittsburgh Panther Quarterback, who set a school record for total offense with over 8,500 yards