Today, we look at the growing pains of a new coaching era, accolades given out for last Friday's game, potential future football schedules, your daily Mitch Hedberg, and more.

The Paul Chryst era is having it's share of growing pains.

Brandon Sharpe and his four sacks named BIG EAST defensive player of the week.

The phrase "gives us the best chance to win" rears it's ugly head again.

A ranked opponent coming to Heinz Field? Sure, why not.

Will Penn State, Notre Dame be on future football schedules?

"I don't have a girlfriend. But I do know a woman who'd be mad at me for saying that." -- Mitch Hedberg

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