Thursday Night Thought

A brief observation on the Thursday game...

I'd like to know who it was that thought Pittsburgh could win the Big East.  Whoever said that, wrote that, or even thought that, please raise your hand and be recognized as an imbecile. 

Miami is nowhere near "back" - as last Saturday's game at Ohio State clearly demonstrated.  Tonight, Jacory Harris has thrown two interceptions (that makes six already this year), and the Canes have had a punt return for a touchdown called back by penalty.  But they're still beating Pitt easily.

Note to Pittsbugh offensive coordinator Frank Cignetti Jr: when your offensive line is being dominated by the defensive front seven, don't call plays that take three to five seconds to develop.  It's just... um... dumb.

As I write this, the Panthers are 3 for 14 on third down, and have committed nine penalties (Miami has been whistled for seven penalties - the last two of which, true to the U form, have been personal fouls).  The score is 24-3, and let's hope it mercifully ends that way.  Soon.  It's ugly.

So, for now, the Pittsburgh resume consists of a 38-16 win over the Wildcats of New Hampshire, to go along with losses to Utah and Miami. If the Panthers somehow manage to win the Big East this year, it will have less to do with their capabilities, and more to do with the woeful state of football in a basketball league.