A Viewers Guide to the River City Rivalry

Much is being made about this weekends slate of games in college football. With conference titles up for grabs in the ACC, Big 12 and Mountain West it is understandable how the River City Rivalry might get overlooked. But on Saturday night if Oklahoma/Texas Tech turns into a blowout (could happen) and if Maryland/Florida State is unwatchable (highly probable) then the River City Rivalry might be your best viewing option. Unless, of course you’re one of those people who goes out and does things on Saturday Nights. If not, here is a guide to the game.   I have never heard of the River City Rivalry, who plays in it? Oh, you mean the game’s reputation does not precede itself? It is Pitt versus Cincinnati, two schools separated by 250 miles of Ohio River.   Why should I watch? What is at stake in this game? The winner of this game wins the River City Rivalry Trophy which is a six foot tall replica of a riverboat telegraph which apparently was used to signal ... (link)