Eye opening story about Joe Delsardo's Pitt football career and his drug abuse. He's now speaks at Western PA highschools about his past experiences. Check out his hand on helmet catch against Rutgers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aDiD9KN6lI

Had a chance to add another writing gig to my collection. I'll be chiming in with some posts over at Stadium Journey - hands down, the best site for sports venue reviews and related news. My first post had to do with the Consol Energy Center so since it was related to Pittsburgh, I figured it was fair game to mention here. Be sure to head over and check it out.

Pitt moves up to a number 5 seed, slated to play the winner of a play in game. That play-in game will between 2 of the final 4 at-large teams to make the tourney. Also of note, the Big East has 8 teams in, and none in the "Last 4 in". Villanova was there on Tuesday, but have moved up. With a nice run in the Big East Tournament, I think Pitt can move up to a 4, and maybe a 3 if they win it. Go Panthers!

The t-shirt image has been taken down, but the title and text description says it all. http://bigeast.teamfanshop.com/COLLEGE_Pitt_Panthers/Pittsburgh_Panthers_ACC_Arch_T-Shirt_-_Navy_Blue

Came across this video. Three Pitt dunks in top 50, two in the top 10 (including #1). You can guess who #1 is, "Send it in..."

Of course this an issue Pitt fans love to talk about. Discuss?

If Maryland leaves the ACC, my money is on UConn taking their place.

Beano Cook, of Pittsburgh infamy, is dead. Rest in Peace. Another of Pittsburgh (oh yeah and some other city in Mass.) sports lore lost to the ages. I raise my glass to a man who has brought so much obscure lore of the game to thousands, if not millions, of people. Thank you, Beano. Say hi to The Great One for us.

From The Crystal Ball Run: "Check out this archived photo, from 1968, when Pittsburgh cheerleaders had an actual Panther cub on the sideline for games. Live mascots need to be more abundant, I'm convinced."

I have no words