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Pitt Football: Offense gets more life on fourth down
Pitt coach Dave Wannstedt decided against going for it on fourth-and-short twice in the Panthers' season-opening loss to Bowling Green, opting instead to punt from inside the Falcons' 36. Wannstedt was widely criticized as being too conservative. Since then, however, he has been anything but, ...
I'm afraid I can't let you put Pitt's mission in jeopardy, Dave
I'm afraid I can't let you put Pitt's mission in jeopardy, Dave
rivals.yahoo.com — On the Pitt sideline as the Panthers battle Cincinnati for first place in the Big East . Things are not going well for Pitt. Dave Wannstedt and LeSean McCoy confer. Hello, do you read me, LeSean? Affirmative, Dave. I read you. Come to the ... (more) I'm afraid I can't let you put Pitt's mission in ...
Pitt Basketball: 'Angry' Panthers win big
postgazette.com — The only boos emanating from the Petersen Events Center crowd last night came in the first half, when Steelers quarterback and Miami of Ohio alumnus Ben Roethlisberger was shown on the video scoreboard in a private box surrounded by red-clad RedHawks ... (more) Pitt Basketball: 'Angry' Panthers win big
University of Iowa Official Athletic Site :: Football
University of Iowa Official Athletic Site :: Football
hawkeyesports.cstv.com — Hawk-Item - - Ranks second in the Big Ten and third in the nation in rushing yards per game (144.2) . . . leads the Big Ten (162.0) in league games only . . . rushed for over 100 yards in first eight games of the 2008 season, the only Division I ... (more) University of Iowa Official Athletic Site :: Football
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Headlinin': The Motor City Bowl is still Ball State's oyster
Dr. Saturday — ... and will miss the Iron Bowl (and a bowl game, if that's somehow still on the table). ... An aggressive fourth down policy has been paying off for Pittsburgh, as it usually does. ... Inside ...

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Pitt Blather -- The Rantings Continue — ... problems in the secondary, which has allowed 10 touchdown passes in the past three games.“There are going to be very good throws and very good catches from the opponent,” Wannstedt said. “The things that we’ve had a few plays against us this year are some mental mistakes.” Senior safety Eric Thatcher said the Panthers emphasized using hand signals to improve communication among the defensive backs in an effort to eliminate mental breakdowns. Pitt is among the best in the country on converting on 4th downs . A ...

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