Where do I sign up for four more years of this game already? The re-ignition of the Pitt-Penn State rivalry unfolded to a scene that Hollywood screen writers might call too absurd as Pitt defeated Penn State, 42-39. The Panthers roared out to an impressive start, ramming the ball 99 yards down the Nittany Lion’s throat on their opening drive. Pinned at their own 1-yard line by an excellent Penn State punt, no matter, Pitt traveled the distance of the field on the ground with bruising runs by ... Read More
Pitt vs. Penn State by position: Linebackers and defensive backs
Linebackers Daniel Greenwald: This particular battle isn’t exactly clear cut. The leading stoppers for both teams compiled similar numbers last season. Penn State’s Jason Cabinda recorded 98, tackles 5.5 for loss and 2.5 sacks. While Pitt counterpart Matt Galambos reached similar totals. If tackles light your fire Cabinda’s your man, Galambos posted 88 to Cabinda’s 98. If disruptive plays that stymie offenses are more your style it’s Galambos. My nod goes to the latter, who accumulated five ... Read More
Pitt vs Penn State by position: Linemen
Offensive Line Daniel Greenwald: For this position group battle, let’s try something different, shall we? It’s quite simple, as I’ve compiled two matching head to head stat profiles and written two descriptions, one for Line A and another for Line B. Read them each without bias or team allegiance and the answer is obvious. Line A 2015 Totals: Team Rushing Yard: 1,868 Rushing TDs: 15 Yards/Carry: 4.1 2015 Sacks Allowed: 39 Returning All-Conference: 1) Third Team Right Tackle This ... Read More
Pitt vs. Penn State by position: Running back and pass catchers
Running Back Jarrod Prugar: James Conner was a First Team All-American in 2014. However, since then, Conner has dealt with a torn MCL, which cost him all but a few snaps of 2015 as well as being diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma this past off-season. Opposing Conner will be Saquon Barkley who burst on to the scene last season rushing for over 1,000 yards as a freshman. Barkley has the benefit of being able to play last season, as well as being healthy. What is yet to be seen is how Conner ... Read More