STUFF IS HAPPENING; Pitt Beats Virginia

Pitt is starting to improve, and that’s worth getting excited about. No, they’re not perfect. The team is far from that. But it’s improving with a lot of young talent, and that’s what this episode centers around. For once, we start things off talking about the defense, because that unit had a dominant performance on Saturday. From pressuring the quarterback, to creating turnovers and providing strong defense in the secondary, the defensive side of the ball was as good as we’ve seen in a long, long time. The offense continued to be effective running the ball as well, and Ben Dinucci seemed to progress a bit from last week’s win at Duke. All of that combined with another punt return from Quadree Henderson to create a banner day, in what was otherwise a cold, wet, dreary, uninspiring atmosphere for football. We talk a ton about this game — as well as how Mario Lemiuex actually hates Penn State and how not watching is sometimes better for your health — in Episode 261!

An Experience I’ll Never Forget; Pitt Beats Clemson

What can I say here that hasn’t already been said?

Pitt beating Clemson was one for the ages. I can’t explain how fortunate I feel to have been able to travel down to South Carolina for the game. This one, along with 13-9, are memories I’ll have for my entire life. To be at both is something I don’t feel many people can claim.

But honestly, this whole week kind of felt like the 13-9 week. Nobody was giving Pitt a chance against Clemson. The Panthers had to go on the road to No. 2 late in the season as a 20-plus-point underdog. All signs pointed toward the Tigers getting a win and continuing their push toward the College Football Playoff.

Pitt was having none of that.