Sept. 3 NOTRE DAME (ABC) L, 21-42Sept. 9 (Fri.) at Ohio (ESPN2) L, 10-16 (OT)Sept. 17 at Nebraska (ABC) L, 6-7Sept. 24 YOUNGSTOWN STATE W, 41-0Sept. 30 (Fri.) at Rutgers* (ESPN2) L, 29-37Oct. 8 CINCINNATI* W, 38-20Oct. 15 SOUTH FLORIDA* W, 31-17Oct. 22 SYRACUSE* (ESPN Regional) NoonNov. 3 (Thurs.) at Louisville* (ESPN) 7:30 p.m.Nov. 12 CONNECTICUT* TBANov. 24 (Thurs.) at West Virginia* (ESPN) 8 p.m.

* Big East game

Sept. 4 WEST VIRGINIA* L, 7-15Sept. 10 BUFFALO W, 31-0Sept. 17 VIRGINIA L, 24-27Oct. 1 at Florida State L, 14-38Oct. 7 at Connecticut* L, 7-26Oct. 15 RUTGERS* L, 9-31Oct. 22 at Pittsburgh* NoonOct. 29 CINCINNATI* NoonNov. 12 SOUTH FLORIDA* TBANov. 19 at Notre Dame 2:30 p.m.Nov. 26 at Louisville* TBA

* Big East game

Pitt (3-4) Syracuse (1-5)

Pitt (3-4, 2-1 Big East) vs.Syracuse (1-5, 0-3 Big East)

TELEVISION: The Pitt-Syracuse game will be televised byESPN Regional and aired locally on WTAE-TV, channel 4. DaveSims (play-by-play) and former Pitt quarterback John Congemi(color) form the broadcast crew.

PITT RADIO: FM NewsTalk 104.7 (WPGB-FM), Fox SportsRadio 970 (WBGG-AM) and the Pittsburgh ISP Sports Net-work. Bill Hillgrove calls the action, three-time Pitt All-Ameri-can Bill Fralic provides color analysis and former Pitt offen-sive lineman Penny Semaia gives sideline reports.

SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO: Every Pitt football game is avail-able via SIRIUS Satellite Radio. (Channel 125 this week.)

INTERNET: www.PittsburghPanthers.com

Broadcast Information Game Story

Schedules and Results

Pitt-Syracuse in BriefSeries Began: 1916Overall: Syracuse leads 30-27-3At Pittsburgh: Pitt leads 16-11At Syracuse: Syracuse leads 17-11-3At Neutral Sites: Syracuse leads 2-0Last Meeting: Nov. 6, 2004

Syracuse 38, Pitt 31 (2OT)Dave Wannstedt vs. Syracuse: first meetingGreg Robinson vs. Pitt: first meeting

After facing new Big East foes in Cincinnati and South Floridathe last two weeks, Pitt will now play one of its oldest Easternrivals in the Syracuse Orange.

Pitt and Syracuse first played in 1916 and have met every yearsince 1955.

Pitt seeks its third consecutive win after back-to-back victoriesover Cincinnati and South Florida. A win over Syracuse wouldeven the Panthers' season record at 4-4.

The Panthers have won 20 of their last 27 Big East games (.741),dating back to a 33-7 victory over Temple on Oct. 27, 2001.

Pitt Head Coach Dave WannstedtOverall (season): 3-4 (1st)At Pitt (season): 3-4 (1st)Alma Mater (year): Pittsburgh (B.S. 1974, M.Ed. 1976)

Syracuse Head Coach Greg RobinsonOverall (season): 1-5 (1st)At Syracuse (season): 1-5 (1st)Alma Mater (year): Pacific (1975)

Oct. 22, 2005 • Noon, EDTHeinz Field (65,000) • Pittsburgh, Pa.

WEEKLY PRESS CONFERENCECoach Dave Wannstedt will conduct his weekly press conferencesMondays of game weeks, beginning at noon. The conferences will beheld at the UPMC Sports Performance Complex.

When obliged by the upcoming opponent, a 10-minute telephonehookup with the opposing coach will take place at 11:45 a.m.Transcripts as well as audio/video archives of Coach Wannstedt’spress conferences are available on www.PittsburghPanthers.com.FSN Pittsburgh will replay Coach Wannstedt's press conferenceTuesday at 1 p.m.

PITT ON THE WEBAll of the latest and most comprehensive news concerning Pitt footballcan be accessed 24 hours a day on the University of Pittsburgh's officialathletic Web site, www.PittsburghPanthers.com.

Statistics, breaking news, weekly game releases and press conferencevideo, audio and transcripts are available. The game release will beposted on Mondays in Adobe PDF format.

"PANTHERS WEEKLY: THE DAVE WANNSTEDTSHOW" ON FSNFSN Pittsburgh, the leader in all-sports programming throughout thetri-state area and beyond, will air "Panthers Weekly: The DaveWannstedt Show" during the 2005 football season.

Hosted by FSN anchor Rob King, the show will feature CoachWannstedt’s insights on a weekly basis and provide an insider’s viewon everything Pitt. The Dave Wannstedt Show will air each Tuesdayat 7 p.m.

WTAE-TV'S "THE LAST WORD"WTAE-TV, channel 4, will have “The Last Word” with DaveWannstedt each Thursday during its 11 p.m. newscast this fall. CoachWannstedt will discuss the football scene at Pitt with WTAE sports-caster Andrew Stockey.

Pitt Football Media Services

THE RADIO HOME OF PITT FOOTBALLThe University of Pittsburgh, its multimedia rights holder ISP Sportsand Clear Channel Communications provide the Panthers with com-prehensive radio coverage. Pitt football is simulcast on FM NewsTalk104.7 (WPGB-FM) and Fox Sports Radio 970 (WBGG-AM) inPittsburgh and also is carried by the Pittsburgh ISP Sports Network.

Pitt fans enjoy extensive programming surrounding football broad-casts, including:

• A two-hour football pregame show and 60-minutepostgame coverage.

• “Panther Hotline,” a 90-minute call-in show followingpostgame coverage.

• A weekly Dave Wannstedt Show on Fox Sports Radio970, airing live from the Pittsburgh Steak Co., onWednesdays from 7:30-8:30 p.m.

For the 32nd consecutive year, Bill Hillgrove will be the “Voice ofthe Panthers.” Bill Fralic, one of college football’s greatest offensivelinemen during his Pitt playing career from 1981-84, enters his secondyear as color analyst.

Pitt football is also carried by the Pittsburgh ISP Sports Network.

Network Stations:WPGB 104.7 FM PittsburghWBGG 970 AM PittsburghWBFD 1310 AM BedfordWESB 1490 AM BradfordWBUT 1050 AM ButlerWLSW 103.9 FM ConnellsvilleWCED 1420 AM DuBoisWPDC 1600 AM ElizabethtownWFNN 1330 AM ErieWDAD 1450 AM IndianaWCRO 1230 AM JohnstownWQTW 1570 AM LatrobeWPIC 790 AM SharonWOWY 97.1 FM State CollegeWTIV 1230 AM TitusvilleWMBS 590 AM UniontownWOYK 1350 AM YorkWPDC 1600 AM Yorkwww.PittsburghPanthers.com Worldwide

Media Services

BIG EAST CONFERENCE CALLPitt head coach Dave Wannstedt will be available for interviews via aBig East football teleconference each Monday from 11:20-11:30 a.m.Every Big East coach will participate in the teleconference for 10-minuteintervals beginning at 11:10 a.m. and ending at 12:30 p.m.

Please contact the Pitt or Big East media relations office for thenumber to access the teleconference. Replays are available via theofficial Big East Web site at www.bigeast.org/airwaves/.

BIG EAST SATELLITE FEEDPitt's weekly game highlights and interviews will be provided by the BigEast Conference and aired every week via a satellite feed. Additionalinformation and coordinates are available by contacting the Big EastCommunications Office at (401) 453-0660.

Contact Information

Pitt Media Relations: (412) 648-8240Pitt Media Relations Fax: (412) 648-8248Panthers on the Web: www.PittsburghPanthers.comHeinz Field Press Box: (412) 697-7198

Assistant Athletic Director/Media Relations: E.J. BorghettiBorghetti e-mail: eborghetti@athletics.pitt.eduAssociate Media Relations Director: Greg HotchkissHotchkiss e-mail: ghotchkiss@athletics.pitt.edu

BIG EAST Communications: (401) 453-0660BIG EAST Fax: (401) 751-8540

Assoc. Commissioner/Communications: John PaquettePaquette e-mail: jpaquette@bigeast.orgDirector of Communications: Jon GustGust e-mail: jgust@bigeast.org

Probable Pitt Two-Deep

SPECIALISTS

PUNTER18 ADAM GRAESSLE (6-4, 225, JR)22 Josh Cummings (5-11, 205, SR)

PLACEKICKER22 JOSH CUMMINGS (5-11, 205, SR)16 David Abdul (5-10, 200, JR*) or37 Conor Lee (5-11, 195, FR*)

HOLDER18 ADAM GRAESSLE (6-4, 225, JR)4 Joe DelSardo (5-8, 195, JR)

LONG SNAPPERPUNT:59 MARK ESTERMYER (6-2, 240, FR*)

FIELD GOALS/PATs:75 MIKE McGLYNN (6-5, 325, SO*)

PUNT RETURNER25 DARRELLE REVIS (6-0, 190, SO)4 Joe DelSardo (5-8, 195, JR)

KICKOFF RETURNER80 TERRELL ALLEN (6-0, 195, SO*) AND87 MARCEL PESTANO (6-1, 190, FR*)

OFFENSE

SPLIT END86 GREG LEE (6-2, 200, JR)4 Joe DelSardo (5-8, 195, JR)

LEFT TACKLE56 CHARLES SPENCER (6-5, 330, SR*)62 John Bachman (6-4, 260, FR)

LEFT GUARD57 C.J. DAVIS (6-2, 290, FR)70 Dominic Williams (6-4, 300, FR*)

CENTER68 JOE VILLANI (6-3, 300, JR*)64 Chris Vangas (6-2, 300, SO*)

RIGHT GUARD60 JOHN SIMONITIS (6-4, 325, JR*)74 Dale Williams (6-6, 300, SR*)

RIGHT TACKLE75 MIKE McGLYNN (6-5, 325, SO*)71 Dave Weber (6-3, 310, FR*)

TIGHT END45 ERIK GILL (6-5, 275, SR*)84 Steve Buches (6-4, 250, JR*)

QUARTERBACK3 TYLER PALKO (6-2, 220, JR*)11 Bill Stull (6-3, 200, FR)

FULLBACK23 TIM MURPHY (5-10, 235, SR*)31 Conredge Collins (5-11, 225, FR)

TAILBACK43 RAYMOND KIRKLEY (5-10, 225, SR*) OR34 LAROD STEPHENS-HOWLING (5-7, 165, FR) OR36 RASHAD JENNINGS (6-1, 235, FR)

FLANKER81 DEREK KINDER (6-1, 200, SO)87 Marcel Pestano (6-1, 190, FR*)

DEFENSE

DEFENSIVE END41 CHRIS MCKILLOP (6-3, 245, SO*)98 Vernon Botts (6-4, 260, JR*)

DEFENSIVE TACKLE55 THOMAS SMITH (6-4, 300, SR*)50 Rashaad Duncan (6-1, 280, FR) or47 Nick Williams (6-2, 275, FR*)

DEFENSIVE TACKLE91 PHIL TILLMAN (6-1, 315, SR)97 Corey Davis (6-1, 300, FR*) or52 Ron Idoko (6-2, 300, SR*)

DEFENSIVE END54 CHARLES SALLET (6-0, 235, JR*)58 Joe Clermond (6-2, 250, SO*) or93 Gus Mustakas (6-3, 250, FR)

SAM LINEBACKER39 DERRON THOMAS (6-1, 235, SO*)17 Clint Session (6-0, 235, JR)

MIDDLE LINEBACKER51 H.B. BLADES (6-0, 240, JR)40 Scott McKillop (6-2, 240, FR*)

WILL LINEBACKER9 J.J. HORNE (6-3, 230, SR*)8 Adam Gunn (6-1, 215, FR*)

LEFT CORNERBACK25 DARRELLE REVIS (6-0, 190, SO)21 Reggie Carter (6-0, 185, JR*)

FREE SAFETY20 TEZ MORRIS (5-10, 190, SR*)24 Jemeel Brady (6-0, 205, SO*)

STRONG SAFETY46 SAM BRYANT (6-0, 230, JR*)28 Eric Thatcher (5-9, 190, FR*) or29 Tommie Campbell (6-2, 190, FR)

RIGHT CORNERBACK12 BERNARD "JOSH" LAY (6-2, 195, SR)5 Kennard Cox (6-1, 195, SO*)

Game NotesPitt-Syracuse

Series NotesTeam Captains: Pitt has elected its team captains for the 2005season. Serving as this year's captains are senior tailbackRaymond Kirkley, junior quarterback Tyler Palko, junior line-backer H.B. Blades and senior free safety Tez Morris.

Players of the Game: The Pitt coaching staff's Players of theGame for the USF contest were receiver Greg Lee (offense),cornerback Bernard "Josh" Lay (defense) and free safety JemeelBrady (special teams).

Weekly Team Accolades

Team Notes

Empire State Panthers: Pitt has seven New York natives on itsroster, including defensive back Irvan Brown (Brewerton/PaulV. Moore), linebacker Doug Fulmer (Syracuse/Henninger), de-fensive lineman Ron Idoko (Bronx/John F. Kennedy), receiverDerek Kinder (Albion/Albion), receiver Austin Ransom(Williamsville/Williamsville East), offensive lineman CharlesSpencer (Poughkeepsie/Poughkeepsie/Trinity-Pawling School)and center Joe Villani (Wantagh/St. Anthony's).

Additionally, first-year Pitt running backs coach DavidWalker is a Rochester native and former standout running backat Syracuse (lettering from 1989-92). Walker, who graduatedfrom Syracuse in 1993, coached the Orange's running backsfrom 1995-2004. As a player, he twice earned All-Big East andwas Syracuse's team captain in 1992.

Pitt graduate assistant Jeff Ambrosie, who works with theoffense, is a Syracuse native and 1998 Cortland State grad. Heis also a 1993 graduate of Syracuse's Christian Brothers Acad-emy.

Fresh Faces: True freshmen have been abundant in Pitt's lineupthis year. In total, 11 true frosh have played for Pitt, includingoffensive lineman John Bachman, defensive back TommieCampbell, running back Conredge Collins, offensive linemanC.J. Davis, defensive lineman Rashaad Duncan, running backRashad Jennings, defensive lineman Gus Mustakas, tight endJohn Pelusi, kicker Cody Sawhill, running back LaRod Stephens-Howling and quarterback Bill Stull.

True freshmen earning starting assignments for Pitt this yearinclude Davis (Cincinnati and South Florida games) andJennings (Notre Dame).

In the Big East: Pitt claimed a share of the 2004 Big Eastchampionship with a 4-2 mark. The Panthers have won 20 of theirlast 27 Big East games (.741), dating back to a 33-7 victory overTemple on Oct. 27, 2001. Included in that stretch is a nine-gamewinning streak (spanning the 2001-02 seasons), Pitt's longest inthe Big East since round-robin conference play began in 1993.

Winning Stretch: Pitt owns a 34-17 mark (.667) over its last 51games. It is the Panthers' winningest stretch since they won44-of-51 games (.863) between Sept. 29, 1979 and Oct. 8, 1983.

Heartbreak Hotel: Pitt has lost three games this year by acombined 15 points, including the Nebraska (7-6), Ohio (16-10in overtime) and Rutgers (37-29) games.

Dating back to the 2002 season, 12 of Pitt's 17 losses havebeen by eight points or less. The Panthers’ 35-7 loss to Utah inthe 2005 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl marked their largest margin ofdefeat during this span.

A Winning Decade: Pitt has established itself as a perennialwinner and bowl participant during this decade. From 2000-04,the Panthers went bowling each season and compiled a 39-23(.629) mark. The opening five years of this decade stand in starkcontrast to the final five seasons of the 1990s (1995-99) when Pittearned just one bowl berth (1997 Liberty) and had a combined19-37 (.339) record.

Including the initial five games of the 2005 season, Pitt is 42-27 (.609) this decade.

Big East StandingsB I G E A S T O V E R A L L

School W-L Pct. W-L Pct.West Virginia 3-0 1.000 6-1 .857Rutgers 2-1 .667 4-2 .667Pittsburgh 2-1 .667 3-4 .429Connecticut 1-1 .500 4-2 .667Cincinnati 1-1 .500 3-3 .500USF 1-1 .500 3-3 .500Louisville 0-2 .000 4-2 .667Syracuse 0-3 .000 1-5 .167

This marks the 61st meeting between Pitt and Syracuse in a seriesthat dates back to 1916...the Orange lead the all-time series, 30-27-3...the two teams have met every year since 1955...Pitt has wontwo of the last three meetings, including the 2002 (48-24) and 2003(34-14) encounters...Syracuse triumphed in double overtime lastyear, 38-31, in the Carrier Dome...in games played in Pittsburgh,the Panthers are 16-11 all-time, including 1-1 at Heinz Field,versus the Orange...since 1971 (34 seasons), 15 games have beendecided by a touchdown or less...the teams have twice playeddouble-overtime contests, including last year's game and the2000 meeting won by Syracuse, 24-17...both occurred in theCarrier Dome.

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Pitt's Record Since 2000Year Overal l Big East Bowl Bid2000 7-5 4-3 Insight.com (L)2001 7-5 4-3 Tangerine (W)2002 9-4 5-2 Insight (W)2003 8-5 5-2 Continental Tire (L)2004 8-4 4-2 Tostitos Fiesta (L)2005 3-4 2-1 —TOTAL 42-27 (.609) 24-13 (.649) Five Bowls (2-3)

Gunning for More: Pitt seeks its sixth consecutive winningseason and bowl berth in 2005. The last time the Panthersachieved six straight winning campaigns was from 1973-83,when they had 11 consecutive winning seasons. A sixth con-secutive bowl would mark Pitt's best postseason stretch since1975-83, when it advanced to a school-record nine straightbowls.

Working Overtime: Pitt has played in nine overtime contestsin its history, tied with Cincinnati for the most in the Big East.

Last season, the Panthers played in a school-record threeovertime games, a total that tied for the most nationally withTexas A&M and Northwestern. The Panthers were 2-1 in over-time in 2004 and are 5-4 all-time. Pitt is 0-1 in OT this season.

Pitt's Overtime GamesDate Opponent Resul tSept. 14, 1996 Houston L, 42-35Oct. 25, 1997 at Rutgers W, 55-48 (2OT)Nov. 28, 1997 at West Virginia W, 41-38 (3OT)Oct. 7, 2000 at Syracuse L, 24-17 (2OT)Oct. 26, 2002 Boston College W, 19-16Sept. 25, 2004 Furman W, 41-38Oct. 16, 2004 Boston College W, 20-17Nov. 6, 2004 at Syracuse L, 38-31 (2OT)Sept. 9, 2005 at Ohio L, 16-10

Former Panthers as Head Coach: Dave Wannstedt is the ninthformer Pitt player to become head football coach at the Univer-sity of Pittsburgh. An offensive lineman, Wannstedt lettered atPitt from 1971-73 and captained the Panthers’ 1973 Fiesta Bowlteam. He later served as an assistant coach at Pitt from 1975-78.

Former Pitt Players Who Served as Panthers Head CoachName Lettered at Pitt Coached at PittWilbur D. Hockensmith 1900-01 1901Joseph H. Thompson 1904-06 1908-12Dr. John B. “Jock” Sutherland 1914-17 1924-38Charles W. Bowser 1922 1939-42Walter S. Milligan 1930-32 1947-49John P. Michelosen 1935-37 1955-65Carl A. DePasqua 1946-49 1969-72Serafino “Foge” Fazio 1958-59 1982-85Dave Wannstedt 1971-73 2005-

School Ties: In addition to Dave Wannstedt, Pitt’s coachingstaff has three other members who played football for thePanthers, including offensive coordinator Matt Cavanaugh(lettered at quarterback from 1975-77), offensive line coach PaulDunn (letterman at guard from 1980-82) and linebackers coachCurtis Bray (linebacker from 1988-91).

Pitt-Syracuse 2004 Flashback

Scoring Summary

PITT 6 7 11 0 7 31SYRACUSE 7 14 0 3 14 38

First QuarterSU — Reyes 1-yard run (Carney kick) 9:59PITT — Kirkley 5-yard run (Team rush fumbled) 0:17

Second QuarterSU — Evans 5-yard pass from Patterson (Barber kick) 7:11SU — Jones 60-yard pass from Fields (Barber kick) 4:43PITT — Lee 57-yard pass from Palko (Cummings kick) 1:42

Third QuarterPITT — Gill 15-yard pass from Palko (Gill pass from Palko) 8:15PITT — Cummings 24-yard field goal 4:23

Fourth QuarterSU — Barber 27-yard field goal 1:11

First OvertimePITT — DelSardo 9-yard pass from Palko (Cummings kick)SU — Patterson 3-yard run (Barber kick)

Second OvertimeSU — Rhodes 2-yard run (Barber kick)

Individual StatisticsRushingPITT — Kirkley 17-68, 1 TD; Murphy 9-41; Furman 5-8; Team 1-(-2);Palko 7-(-14)SU — Reyes, 17-123, 1 TD; Rhodes 23-103, 1 TD; Gregory 2-15; Sellers1-6; Patterson 9-(-8)

PassingPITT— Palko 42-28-0, 342 yards, 3 TDsSU — Patterson 28-15-1, 170 yards, 1 TD; Fields 1-1-0, 60 yards, 1 TD

ReceivingPITT — Lee 9-188, 1 TD; Furman 9-63; DelSardo 6-45, 1 TD; Gill 2-33, 1 TD; Kirkley 1-9; Acierno 1-4SU — Gregory 6-35; Jones 4-136, 1 TD; Rhodes 2-25; Moss 1-16;Fontenette 1-9; Evans 1-5, 1 TD; Reyes 1-4

Game StatisticsTeam Stats PITT SUFirst Downs 23 23Rushes-Yards 39-101 52-239Att-Comp-Int 42-28-0 29-16-1Passing Yards 342 230Total Yards 443 469Punt Returns-Yards 3-0 4-46Kick Returns-Yards 3-50 3-139Interceptions-Yards 1-24 0-0Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0Punts-Average 7-46.6 5-41.6Penalties-Yards 5-60 8-67Third Down Conv. 9-19 7-16Fourth Down Conv. 0-1 0-0Sacks By-Yards 3-26 3-18Possession Time 31:24 28:36

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Offensive Notes

In the Red Zone: Pitt has scored 21-of-27 times (77.8%) it haspenetrated the 20-yard line or "red zone" in 2005.

Pitt in the Red Zone in 2005Game Att./Scores TD (Rush/Pass) FG Fum/Int/Downs/HalfNotre Dame ............. 2/2 ......... 1 (1 / 0) ....... 1-1 ........ 0 / 0 / 0 / 0@Ohio ..................... 3/1 ......... 0 (0 / 0) ....... 1-1 ........ 0 / 2 / 0 / 0@Nebraska ............... 1/1 ......... 0 (0 / 0) ....... 1-1 ........ 0 / 0 / 0 / 0YSU ......................... 6/4 ......... 2 (1 / 1) ....... 2-2 ........ 1 / 0 / 0 / 1@Rutgers .................. 5/4 ......... 4 (0 / 4) ....... 0-0 ........ 0 / 0 / 1 / 0Cincinnati ................ 5/5 ......... 3 (2 / 1) ....... 2-2 ........ 0 / 0 / 0 / 0South Florida ............ 5/4 ......... 3 (1 / 2) ....... 1-1 ........ 1 / 0 / 0 / 0Totals ................... 27/21 .... 13 (5 / 8) ....... 8-8 ........ 2 / 2 / 1 / 1Opponents .......... 20/13 ....... 9 (7 / 2) ....... 4-7 ........ 1 / 0 / 2 / 1

No Goose Eggs: Pitt has scored in 109 consecutive games, thelongest streak among Big East members. The last time Pitt was shutout was a 45-0 loss at Miami on Sept. 28, 1996.

Greg's Century Receiving Games: Greg Lee has four 100-yardreceiving performances this year. His most recent came versusSouth Florida Oct. 15, when he had 106 yards on three catches(35.3 avg.) and a touchdown.

Lee is the active Big East leader with 10 career 100-yardreceiving games. The Pitt and Big East records for 100-yardreceiving games are held by Larry Fitzgerald, who had 14 from2002-03.

Greg Lee's Career 100-Yard Receiving GamesDate Opponent Yards Rec. TD10/15/05 South Florida 106 3 19/30/05 @Rutgers 130 9 19/24/05 Youngstown State 143 6 19/17/05 @Nebraska 101 3 012/4/04 @South Florida 153 8 311/25/04 West Virginia 124 8 011/6/04 @Syracuse 188 9 110/23/04 Rutgers 102 6 010/9/04 @Temple 159 8 19/30/04 @Connecticut 129 2 1

Receiving Excellence: Pitt has boasted the Big East's leader inreceiving yards per game in seven of the last eight seasons.Additionally, Pitt has had the league leader in receptions pergame four of the past six years.

This week, Greg Lee ranks second in receptions (4.57 avg.)and receiving yards (94.9 avg.). Louisville's Joshua Tinch pacesthe Big East with 5.83 receptions per game,while Tinch's team-mate, Mario Urrutia, is first in receiving yards with a 96.2average.

Pitt’s Big East-Leading Wideouts (Receiving Yards)Year Player Rec.Yds./Game2004 Greg Lee 108.12003 Larry Fitzgerald 128.6*2001 R.J. English 69.12000 Antonio Bryant 130.2*1999 Latef Grim 100.61998 Latef Grim 90.61997 Terry Murphy 79.4

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Pitt’s Big East-Leading Wideouts (Receptions)Year Player Rec./Game2003 Larry Fitzgerald 7.12002 Larry Fitzgerald 5.32000 Antonio Bryant 6.81999 Latef Grim 6.8

Lightning LaRod: After missing consecutive games with anankle injury, true freshman tailback LaRod Stephens-Howlingreturned to the lineup versus South Florida Oct. 15 and washighly productive. Stephens-Howling rushed for a game-high 91yards on 14 carries, an average of 6.5 yards per rush. Includedin his rushing total was a season-long run of 41 yards.

In five games, Stephens-Howling has 249 yards on 44 carries(5.7 avg.). He had a season-high 98 yards on 17 carries (5.8 avg.)at Nebraska earlier this season.

Jennings Generates: True frosh running back Rashad Jenningsachieved the first 100-yard rushing game of his career, and Pitt'sfirst of the season, when he compiled 102 yards and a TD on 11carries (9.3 avg.) versus Cincinnati Oct. 8. Jennings had previ-ously missed three consecutive games due to a shoulder injury.He has 194 yards on 42 carries (4.6 avg.) in four games this year.

Prior to Jennings, Pitt's last 100-yard rusher was Tim Murphy,who had 106 on 20 carries (5.3 avg.) versus West Virginia lastseason (Nov. 25, 2004). The last true freshman to rush for 100yards at Pitt was Brandon Williams, who had 106 versus Templeon Nov. 7, 1998.

Movin' up the Charts: Quarterback Tyler Palko and receiverGreg Lee are two of Pitt's most productive players ever at theirrespective positions, reflected by the following career lists.

Pitt's Top 10 Career Passers (Yards)Name Seasons Yards

1. Alex Van Pelt ....................... 1989-92 ........................... 11,2672. Dan Marino .......................... 1979-82 ............................. 8,5973. Rod Rutherford ..................... 2000-03 ............................. 6,7244. John Congemi ...................... 1983-86 ............................. 6,4675. Tyler Palko ......................... 2002- .................................. 4,6496. David Priestley ..................... 1999-2001 ......................... 4,5337. John Ryan ............................ 1992-95 ............................. 4,3348. Rick Trocano ....................... 1977-80 ............................. 4,2199. John Turman ........................ 1999-2000 ......................... 3,783

10. Matt Lytle ............................ 1994-98 ............................. 3,738

Pitt's Career Total Offense LeadersName Seasons Rush Pass Total

1. Alex Van Pelt ........... 1988-92 .......... -119 ......... 11,267 11,1482. Dan Marino .............. 1979-82 .......... -277 ......... 8,597 .... 8,3203. Rod Rutherford ......... 2000-03 .......... 885 ........... 6,724 .... 7,6094. Tony Dorsett ........... 1973-76 .......... 6,526 ....... 0 ........... 6,5265. John Congemi ........... 1983-86 .......... -116 ......... 6,467 .... 6,3516. Rick Trocano ........... 1977-80 .......... 673 ........... 4,219 .... 4,8927. Tyler Palko ............. 2002- .............. 25 ............. 4,649 .... 4,6748. David Priestley ......... 1999-2001 ...... -88 ........... 4,533 .... 4,4459. John Ryan ................. 1992-95 .......... -356 ......... 4,336 .... 3,980

10. Pete Gonzalez ........... 1993-97 .......... 230 ........... 3,704 .... 3,93411. Matt Cavanaugh ....... 1975-77 .......... 538 ........... 3,378 .... 3,916

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Defensive Notes

Turning up the Turnovers: Until its last two contests, Pitt hadstruggled forcing turnovers from its opponents. Against SouthFlorida and Cincinnati, however, the Panthers forced a com-bined five turnovers (two interceptions and three fumbles).

The five turnovers in the last two games account for more thanhalf of Pitt's turnover production on the season (nine total: threefumbles and six interceptions).

Recovery Unit: Pitt did not recover a single fumble through itsfirst five games. However, the Panthers have recovered three intheir last two contests, including one in the Cincinnati game andtwo versus South Florida.

The Panthers turned both fumble recoveries in the USF gameinto touchdowns.

Darrelle Revis leads Pitt with two fumble recoveries, while J.J.Horne has the other.

Top 30 National Rankings: Pitt's defense ranks among thenation's top 30 in four different categories this week.

Pitt's Top 30 Defensive RankingsCategory Rank Avg.Pass Defense 12th 164.0 pass yards/gamePass Effic. Defense 20th 106.63 ratingTotal Defense 29th 322.57 yards/gameScoring Defense 29th 19.86 points/game

Blades Cuts Them Down: Linebacker H.B. Blades leads the BigEast and ranks 17th nationally (tied) with an average of 11.0tackles per game (77 total). Blades has registered double-figuretackle totals in five of Pitt's seven games this season. Heachieved a single-game career high this year with 14 tackles atNebraska.

Pitt's Top 10 Career Receivers (Yards)Name Seasons Yards

1. Antonio Bryant ................. 1999-2001 ............................ 3,0612. Dietrich Jells ...................... 1991-95 ................................. 3,0033. Latef Grim ......................... 1998-2000 ............................ 2,6804. Larry Fitzgerald ................. 2002-03 ................................. 2,6775. Dwight Collins ................... 1980-83 ................................. 2,2646. Gordon Jones ..................... 1975-78 ................................. 2,2307. Greg Lee .......................... 2003- ..................................... 2,1728. Henry Tuten ...................... 1987-89 ................................. 1,7589. Billy Davis ......................... 1991-94 ................................. 1,680

10. Bob Longo ......................... 1965-67 ................................. 1,621

Pitt's Top 10 Career Receivers (Receptions)Name Seasons Receptions

1. Latef Grim ...................... 1998-2000 ................................... 1782. Antonio Bryant .............. 1999-2001 ................................... 1733. Larry Fitzgerald .............. 2002-03 ....................................... 1614. Dietrich Jells ................... 1991-95 ....................................... 1605. Dwight Collins ................ 1980-83 ....................................... 133

Gordon Jones .................. 1975-78 ....................................... 1337. Billy Davis ...................... 1991-94 ....................................... 1208. Steve Moyer ................... 1969-71 ....................................... 1179. Greg Lee ....................... 2003- ........................................... 110

10. Jake Hoffart ................... 1996-97 ....................................... 108

Special Teams Notes

Revis on the Returns: Pitt boasts its most effective punt returngame in recent memory thanks to the play of Darrelle Revis. Thesophomore cornerback is averaging 13.14 yards on 21 returnsthis season, which ranks 20th nationally.

Revis put together exceptional back-to-back outings in thereturn game versus Cincinnati (Oct. 8) and Rutgers (Sept. 30).In the Cincinnati contest, he had a 79-yard punt return for atouchdown and five total returns for 90 yards (18.0 avg.). AtRutgers, he averaged 29 yards on four returns (116 yards total).

Revis' 79-yard punt return is the longest in the Big East thisseason and the 11th longest nationally.

Rare Punt Return TD: Darrelle Revis' 79-yard punt returnversus Cincinnati was only Pitt's fifth punt return for a scoresince 1989.

Pitt's Punt Return TDs Since 1989Date Player Yards Opponent10/8/05 Darrelle Revis 79 Cincinnati12/26/02 Shawn Robinson 66 Oregon State*10/2/99 Hank Poteat 69 Temple10/16/93 Jay Jones 84 Syracuse10/2/89 Henry Tuten 60 Pacific

*2002 Insight Bowl

Speaking of Returns: Pitt's kickoff return game also ranksamong the nation's best. The Panthers rank 19th nationally andsecond in the Big East with an average of 24.9 yards per return.Terrell Allen leads Pitt with a 25.8-yard kick return average (284yards on 11 returns).

Cummings and Goings: After missing two games due to kneesurgery on his right (kicking) leg, placekicker Josh Cummingshas resumed his role as an important offensive weapon for Pitt.

Cummings leads the Panthers in scoring with 36 points. Hehas connected on 9-of-12 field goals (.750) and each of his ninePATs. Last season, Cummings paced Pitt in scoring with 89points (18-27 field goals and 35-37 PATs).

Cummings missed the Youngstown State (Sept. 24) andRutgers (Sept. 30) contests, but returned in style by hitting allsix of his placements for a career-high 12 points in the Oct. 8Cincinnati victory. He is a perfect 11 for 11 since coming backfrom his surgery (4-4 field goals and 7-7 PATs).

Cat Burglar: Cornerback Darrelle Revis has three interceptionsthis year, tied for the second most in the Big East. (Syracuse'sAnthony Smith is first with four.) Revis has been quite activein the secondary, averaging 1.43 passes defended per game, thesecond-best average among conference defenders. He has 10total PBUs on the season.

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Player Capsules

OFFENSE86 — SE Greg Lee (6-2, 200, JR)Continues the tradition of outstanding receivers at Pitt...teamleader with 32 receptions for 664 yards (20.8 avg.) and five TDson the year...Pitt's second-leading scorer with 32 points...has aTD catch in four consecutive games...ranks second in the BigEast in catches/game (4.57) and receiving yards/game (94.9)...has10 career 100-yard receiving games, the most among active BigEast players...has four 100-yard games in 2005...had 106 receiv-ing yards on three catches (35.3 avg.), including a 69-yard TD,versus South Florida...touchdown versus USF came on a screenpass that Lee caught and then weaved 62 yards through thesecondary...coaching staff Offensive Player of the Game for theUSF contest...had 130 receiving yards on nine catches (14.4

avg.) with a 13-yard TD at Rutgers...his nine catches matchedhis career best...had six catches for 143 yards (23.8 avg.) with a27-yard TD and 2-point conversion reception versus Young-stown State...had 101 yards on three catches (33.7 avg.) atNebraska...had three catches for 77 yards (25.7 avg.) and a 10-yard TD versus Cincinnati...had four catches for 44 yards atOhio...had four receptions for 63 yards (15.8 avg.) and a 39-yardTD catch versus Notre Dame...as a sophomore in 2004, Lee ledthe Big East and ranked sixth nationally with 108.08 receivingyards per game...1,297 total receiving yards ranked fifth nation-ally and are the third-highest single-season total in Pitthistory...selected second team All-Big East in 2004...CAREERHIGHS: 9 receptions vs. Syracuse (11/6/04) and Rutgers (9/30/05)...188 receiving yards vs. Syracuse (11/6/04)...three receivingTDs vs. South Florida (12/4/04).

81 — FL Derek Kinder (6-1, 200, SO)Has played in seven games, starting four...Pitt's second-leadingreceiver with 20 catches for 207 yards (10.4 avg.)...has one TDcatch...at Rutgers had career highs with 10 catches for 78 yardsand his first TD of the season (three yards)...had three catchesfor 27 yards versus Cincinnati...had two catches for 43 yardsversus Youngstown State...made his first career start atNebraska...had two catches for 12 yards versus theCornhuskers...CAREER HIGHS: 10 receptions vs. Rutgers (9/30/05)...78 receiving yards vs. Rutgers (9/30/05)...1 receiving TDvs. Notre Dame (11/13/04) and Rutgers (9/30/05).

4 — SE Joe DelSardo (5-8, 195, JR)Has played in seven games, starting three...on the year has 12catches for 123 yards (10.2 avg.)...had a season-high fivereceptions (for 41 yards) at Rutgers...had a season-high 45yards receiving (on four catches) versus Notre Dame...is aformer walk-on who earned a scholarship prior to the 2004season...started all 12 games last year and was second on theteam in receptions (49), receiving yards (573) and receiving TDs(tied with four)...CAREER HIGHS: 9 receptions vs. Utah (1/1/05, Tostitos Fiesta Bowl)...109 receiving yards vs. Utah (1/1/05,Tostitos Fiesta Bowl)...2 receiving TDs vs. Rutgers (10/23/04).

3 — QB Tyler Palko (6-2, 220, JR*)Second-year starting QB...2005 stats: 122 of 219 (55.7%) for1,569 yards, 12 TDs and 6 INTs…ranks fifth all-time at Pitt with4,649 career passing yards...leads Pitt with three rushingTDs...had his most efficient outing of the year versus SouthFlorida, completing 15-of-21 passes for 203 yards and threeTDs...also rushed for a one-yard TD versus USF...threw for 371yards and four TDs with one INT at Rutgers on 35-of-58passing...attempts and completions versus Rutgers markedcareer highs, while yardage and TDs were season bests...threwfor 290 yards and three TDs with one INT versus YoungstownState on 14-of-22 passing...coaching staff Player of the Gamehonoree for the YSU contest...in the season opener againstNotre Dame, threw for 220 yards on 20-of-35 passing with oneTD and one INT...also rushed for a four-yard TD versus theIrish...completed 11 of 26 for 190 yards at Nebraska...threw for

Block Party: A key play in the Oct. 8 Cincinnati victory was ablocked punt by redshirt freshman Adam Gunn. Gunn blockedChet Ervin's punt early in the second quarter, giving Pittpossession at the Bearcats' six. Two plays later, Tyler Palkoscored on a five-yard run, giving the Panthers a 10-0 lead.

Prior to the Cincinnati game, the Panthers last blocked a puntin the 2004 season opener versus Ohio. Keith Malley had theblock on Sept. 11, 2004.

Big Return for LaRod: True freshman LaRod Stephens-Howl-ing took the opening kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown versusOhio on Sept. 9. It was the first kickoff return — and touchdown— of his collegiate career.

The play ranks as the longest kick return in the Big East thisyear and 10th longest nationally.

Since the 2000 season, Pitt has had just three kickoff returnsfor TDs. In addition to Stephens-Howling’s, Marcus Furmanhad a 96-yard return for a TD versus Nebraska last year andTorrie Cox had an 86-yarder for a score versus Rutgers in 2000.

Great Graessle: Adam Graessle ranks 16th nationally andsecond in the Big East this week with a 43.86-yard puntingaverage. (Syracuse's Brendan Carney leads the Big East with a44-yard average.) Last year Graessle ranked 13th nationally andfirst in the Big East with a 43.3-yard average.

Field Position Battle: The following details Pitt’s average fieldposition game-by-game.

Pitt Opp.Notre Dame P27 N33@Ohio P35 O26@Nebraska P21 N34Youngstown State P38 Y20@Rutgers P33 R35Cincinnati P42 C26South Florida P36 SF28Syracuse — —@Louisville — —Connecticut — —@West Virginia — —

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175 yards on 14-of-32 passing with a 10-yard TD versus Cincin-nati and also had a five-yard TD run...was 13 of 25 for 120 yardsand three INTs at Ohio...as a first-year starter last season, Palkoearned second team All-Big East...2004 stats: 230 of 409 (56.2%)for 3,067 yards, 24 TDs and seven INTs...24 TD passes led theBig East and are the third-highest single-season total in Pitthistory...CAREER HIGHS: 411 yards passing vs. South Florida(12/4/04)...35 completions vs. Rutgers (9/30/05)...58 passingattempts vs. Rutgers (9/30/05)...five passing TDs vs. NotreDame (11/13/04) and South Florida (12/4/04)...three intercep-tions vs. Nebraska (9/18/04) and Ohio (9/9/05)...55 rushingyards vs. Boston College (10/16/04)...one rushing TD vs. Or-egon State (Insight Bowl, 12/26/02), Connecticut (9/30/04),Boston College (10/16/04), West Virginia (11/25/04), NotreDame (9/3/05), Cincinnati (10/8/05) and South Florida (10/15/05)...15 rushing attempts vs. Connecticut (9/30/04).

11 — QB Bill Stull (6-3, 200, FR)True frosh who earned the chief reserve QB job during trainingcamp…has played in two games...in his initial game appearance,completed 1-of-2 passes for 17 yards versus YoungstownState...also played against South Florida but did not throw apass...a Pittsburgh product who earned all-state after passingfor a WPIAL-record 3,310 yards his senior season…CAREERHIGHS: 17 yards passing vs. Youngstown State (9/24/05)...1completion vs. Youngstown State (9/24/05)…2 passing at-tempts vs. Youngstown State (9/24/05)…0 passing TDs.

43 — TB Raymond Kirkley (5-10, 225, SR*)Pitt's most experienced TB with 36 games played and 28 startingassignments...team's top rusher with 325 yards on 74 carries (4.4avg.)...has two TDs (one rushing and one receiving)...hasplayed in seven games this year, starting the last five...had agame-high 83 yards rushing on 17 carries (4.9 avg.) versusYoungstown State...scored two TDs versus YSU, including a39-yard scoring reception and 12-yard run...had 40 yards onnine carries (4.4 avg.) at Nebraska...came off the bench in Pitt'sfirst two games and was team's leading rusher in bothcontests...had 66 yards on 15 carries (4.4 avg.) versus Ohio...had64 yards rushing on just five carries (12.8 avg.) versus NotreDame...CAREER HIGHS: 108 rushing yards vs. Furman (9/25/04)...26 rushing attempts vs. Furman (9/25/04)...two rushingTDs vs. Temple (10/9/04)...five receptions vs. East TennesseeState (9/1/01), South Florida (9/8/01) and Furman (9/25/04)...47yards receiving vs. Connecticut (9/30/04)...one receiving TDvs. Ohio (8/31/02) and Youngstown State (9/24/05).

34 — TB LaRod Stephens-Howling (5-7, 165, FR)True frosh tailback who has 249 yards on 44 carries (5.7 avg.) infive games this year...missed consecutive games (Rutgers andCincinnati) due to an ankle injury...returned to the lineup versusSouth Florida Oct. 15 and rushed for a game-high 91 yards on 14carries (6.5 avg.)... at Nebraska, rushed for a team-high 98 yardson 17 carries (5.8 avg.)...rushed for 42 yards on 10 carries (4.2avg.) versus Youngstown State before leaving the game withan ankle injury...at Ohio, took the opening kickoff 95 yards fora TD...it was his first collegiate career kick return and TD...hadtwo carries for 17 yards in his collegiate debut versus NotreDame...two-time All-Pennsylvania pick who rushed for 4,597yards and 57 TDs during his high school career...CAREERHIGHS: 98 rushing yards vs. Nebraska (9/17/05)...17 rushingattempts vs. Nebraska (9/17/05)...0 rushing TDs...two recep-tions vs. Nebraska (9/17/05)...9 receiving yards vs. Nebraska (9/17/05)...0 receiving TDs...1 kick return vs. Ohio (9/9/05)...95-yard kick return (TD) vs. Ohio (9/9/05).

36 — TB Rashad Jennings (6-1, 235, FR)True frosh tailback who has 194 yards on 42 carries (4.6 avg.)in four games played...was Pitt's starting tailback before missingthree consecutive games (Nebraska, Youngstown State andRutgers) with a shoulder injury...returned for the Oct. 8 Cincin-nati contest and had a game-high 102 yards on 11 carries (9.3avg) with a 13-yard TD...became the first true frosh to rush for100 yards at Pitt since Brandon Williams in 1998 (106 yards vs.Temple, 11/7/98)...coaching staff Offensive Player of the Gamefor the Cincinnati contest...had 41 yards on 13 carries versusOhio...in his collegiate debut, netted 29 yards on seven carriesversus Notre Dame...was just the fourth true frosh tailback tostart a season-opening game at Pitt…Tony Dorsett (1973),Brandon Williams (1998) and Raymond Kirkley (2001) are theothers…CAREER HIGHS: 102 rushing yards vs. Cincinnati(10/8/05)...13 rushing attempts vs. Ohio (9/9/05)...1 rushing TDvs. Cincinnati (10/8/05)...1 reception vs. Notre Dame (9/3/05),Ohio (9/9/05) and Cincinnati (10/8/05)…14 receiving yards vs.Ohio (9/9/05)…0 receiving TDs.

27 —TB Brandon Mason (6-1, 215, SO)Reserve TB who has played in three games...missed the last fourgames with an ankle injury...is yet to carry the ball...also is usedas a kick returner...had his first career kickoff return for nineyards versus Ohio...saw spot duty last season as a true froshtailback...rushed 17 times for 40 yards (2.4 avg.) in fivegames...CAREER HIGHS: 20 rushing yards vs. Rutgers (10/23/04)...7 rushing attempts vs. Rutgers (10/23/04)...0 rushing TDs...0receptions...0 receiving yards...0 receiving TDs.

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23 — FB/TB Tim Murphy (5-10, 235, SR*)Hybrid player who has contributed at tailback and fullbackduring his career...has played in all seven games at FB, startingthree...has 91 yards and one TD on 24 carries (3.8 avg.) for theseason...also has nine catches for 69 yards and one TD...had 45rushing yards on just two carries (22.5 avg.) versus Young-stown State, including a 43-yard TD run...had 37 yards on fivecarries and three catches for 19 yards versus Ohio...gave Pitt a14-10 lead it never relinquished with a three-yard TD receptionversus South Florida...CAREER HIGHS: 106 rushing yards vs.West Virginia (11/25/04)...20 rushing attempts vs. West Virginia(11/25/04)...1 rushing TD vs. Ohio (9/11/04) and YoungstownState (9/24/05)...4 receptions vs. Utah (1/1/05, Tostitos FiestaBowl) and Rutgers (10/23/04)...42 receiving yards vs. Utah (1/1/05, Tostitos Fiesta Bowl)...1 receiving TD vs. South Florida(10/15/05).

31—FB Conredge Collins (5-11, 225, FR)Highly touted RB prospect who has played in the last twogames...made his collegiate debut versus Cincinnati Oct.8...rushed for 15 yards on seven carries versus the Bearcats...alsosaw significant time versus South Florida...listed as the chiefreserve at FB behind Tim Murphy...two-time All-Florida hon-oree who rushed for 4,331 yards and 52 TDs during his prepcareer...CAREER HIGHS: 15 rushing yards vs. Cincinnati (10/8/05)...7 rushing attempts vs. Cincinnati (10/8/05)...0 rushingTDs...0 receptions...0 receiving yards...0 receiving TDs.

38 — FB Kellen Campbell (6-0, 235, SR*)Played in five games, starting one (Nebraska), before sufferinga season-ending foot injury in the Sept. 30 Rutgers game...rushed twice for eight yards on the year...a former walk-on whowas put on scholarship prior to the 2005 season...played in ninegames, starting seven contests last year…CAREER HIGHS: 5rushing yards vs. Youngstown State (9/24/05)...2 rushing at-tempts vs. Rutgers (10/23/04)...0 rushing TDs...2 receptions vs.Notre Dame (11/13/04)...25 receiving yards vs. Notre Dame (11/13/04)...0 receiving TDs.

49 — FB Justin Acierno (6-1, 235, SR*)Has played in five games...missed the Ohio and Nebraska gamesdue to a hand injury...has two receptions for seven yards,including a two-yard TD, on the year...both catches came atRutgers...former walk-on who was put on scholarship thisyear...CAREER HIGHS: 2 rushing yards vs. Syracuse (10/5/02)...1 rushing attempt vs. Syracuse (10/5/02), Kent State (9/6/03) and Furman (9/25/04)...0 rushing TDs...4 receptions vs.Rutgers (10/23/04)...21 receiving yards vs. Furman (9/25/04)...1receiving TD vs. Rutgers (9/30/05).

56 — LT Charles Spencer (6-5, 330, SR*)Second-year starting offensive lineman…has started 19 con-secutive contests...starts at LT this year after starting at LG lastseason...2004 All-Big East selection...lettered in ‘03 and ‘02 asa reserve defensive tackle.

62—LT John Bachman (6-4, 260, FR)True frosh who has contributed relief duty on the offensive linethe last two games...made his collegiate debut versus CincinnatiOct. 8...listed as the chief backup to Charles Spencer at LT.

57 — LG C.J. Davis (6-2, 290, FR)True frosh who has played in four games, starting the lasttwo...made his first career start versus Cincinnati Oct. 8.

70 — LG Dominic Williams (6-4, 300, FR*)Has played in six games, starting the year's initial two games atLG...missed the Nebraska game due to an ankle injury...saw timeoff the bench in each of the last four contests...redshirted as atrue frosh in 2004.

68 — C Joe Villani (6-3, 300, JR*)Starter at center in each contest this year...a former walk-on,Villani was put on scholarship prior to the start of the 2005season...played in all 12 games last year to letter...contributionsprimarily came as a special teams player.

60 — RG John Simonitis (6-4, 325, JR*)Pitt’s most experienced offensive lineman…third-year starter atRG…has played in 29 games, making 26 starts during his career.

75 — RT Mike McGlynn (6-5, 325, SO*)Second-year starter at RT…has started 15 consecutivegames...also is the long snapper for FGs/PATs...locked downthe starting RT assignment as a redshirt frosh last year...playedin all 12 contests, starting the last eight games.

74 — OG/OT Dale Williams (6-6, 300, SR*)Capable of contributing at OG or OT…has played in all sevengames, starting three at left guard...played in all 12 games lastyear at OT, starting the first five contests of the season...three-year letterman.

45 — TE Erik Gill (6-5, 275, SR*)Has played in every game during his active career (45)...second-year starting tight end who has 11 catches for 115 yards (10.5avg.) and one TD this year...had a season-high three catches for26 yards versus Notre Dame...had a season-high 30 receivingyards on two catches versus South Florida...had two catches for12 yards and a three-yard TD versus YSU...last year had 25catches for 433 yards (17.3 avg.) and four TDs...has the longestreception by a tight end in Pitt history (80-yard TD at SouthFlorida last year)...CAREER HIGHS: 6 receptions vs. NotreDame (11/13/04)...126 receiving yards vs. South Florida (12/4/04)...1 receiving TD five times, most recent: Youngstown State(9/24/05).

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84 — TE Steve Buches (6-4, 250, JR*)Has played in all seven games, starting four…has 12 catches for129 yards (10.8 avg.) with one TD...compiled 39 yards on acareer-high four catches versus Notre Dame...had two catchesfor 39 yards and an 18-yard TD at Rutgers...had two catches for22 yards at Ohio...played in all 12 games last year and had sevenreceptions for 94 yards (13.4 avg.) and four TDs...CAREERHIGHS: 4 receptions vs. Notre Dame (9/3/05)...56 receivingyards vs. Furman (9/25/04)...2 receiving TDs vs. Furman (9/25/04) and Notre Dame (11/13/04).

14 — TE Darrell Strong (6-5, 260, SO)Has played in all seven games and started one (YoungstownState) when Pitt deployed a multiple TE set...has 12 receptionsfor 185 yards (15.4 avg.) and one TD...also has two 2-pointconversion catches...had 59 receiving yards on a career-highfour catches (14.8 avg.) at Rutgers and also added a two-pointconversion catch...had a career-high 62 yards on three catches(20.6 avg.) versus Youngstown State...had three catches for 37yards (12.3 avg.) and had a two-point conversion catch versusCincinnati...scored his first career TD with an eight-yard catchversus South Florida...moved from WR to TE duringoffseason…played in all 12 games, starting one last year…hadfour catches for 58 yards (14.5 avg.) on the 2004 season...CAREERHIGHS: 4 receptions vs. Rutgers (9/30/05)...62 receiving yardsvs. Youngstown State (9/24/05)...1 receiving TD vs. SouthFlorida (10/15/05).

DEFENSE41 — DE Chris McKillop (6-3, 245, SO*)Starter at DE in all seven games...leads defensive front with 32tackles, 4.5 TFLs and a team-best 2.5 sacks...had a career-highseven tackles at Rutgers...coaching staff Player of the Gamehonoree after collecting four tackles, a 14-yard TFL and a passdeflection versus Youngstown State...had six tackles at Ne-braska with a shared sack...had five tackles versusCincinnati...made first collegiate start versus Notre Dame andhad four tackles...also had four stops at Ohio, plus a sack andpass deflection...former LB and FB who moved to DE for thisseason...CAREER HIGHS: Seven tackles vs. Rutgers (9/30/05)...one sack vs. Ohio (9/9/05) and South Florida (10/15/05).

54 — DE Charles Sallet (6-0, 235, JR*)Starter at DE in all seven games...has 23 tackles, 3.5 TFLs and1.5 sacks...had a season-high six tackles at Rutgers...had fivetackles at Nebraska and was in on three TFLs...had four tacklesand a six-yard sack versus Cincinnati...had four tackles versusNotre Dame...had 26 tackles, 4.5 TFLs and three sacks as a starterin 2004...CAREER HIGHS: Seven tackles vs. Temple (10/9/04)...two sacks vs. Temple (10/9/04).

58 — DE Joe Clermond (6-2, 250, SO*)Reserve DE who has played in six games...has five tackles andtwo sacks on the year...two sacks rank second (tied) on theteam...had two tackles, including a five-yard sack versusCincinnati...other sack came versus South Florida...lettered asa reserve DE last year...CAREER HIGHS: Seven tackles vs.Utah (1/1/05, Tostitos Fiesta Bowl) and South Florida (12/4/04)...1 sack vs. Cincinnati (10/8/05) and South Florida (10/15/05).

98 — DE Vernon Botts (6-4, 260, JR*)Has played in seven games as a reserve DE...has nine tackles,four TFLs and one sack...had a career-high four tackles with a10-yard TFL versus South Florida...had three tackles and a TFLat Rutgers...had two tackles and a seven-yard sack versusYoungstown State...CAREER HIGHS: 4 tackles vs. South Florida(10/15/05)...1 sack vs. Youngstown State (9/24/05).

93—DE Gus Mustakas (6-3, 250, FR)True frosh who has earned his way into the rotation at DE...hasplayed in all seven games...has four tackles and two sacks...twosacks rank second (tied) on the team...has one sack each of thelast two games, including an eight-yard sack versus Cincinnatiand a nine-yard sack versus South Florida...had two totaltackles versus USF...had one tackle and one pass deflection atOhio...CAREER HIGHS: 2 tackles vs. South Florida (10/15/05)...1 sack vs. Cincinnati (10/8/05) and South Florida (10/15/05).

55 — DT Thomas Smith (6-4, 300, SR*)Two-year starter at DE who moved to DT this season...hasplayed in seven games, starting the last six...lone missed startwas the Notre Dame contest due to a preseason knee injury...has25 tackles, three TFLs and one sack on the year...had a season-high six tackles versus South Florida, Rutgers and Ohio...hadthree tackles, a five-yard sack and a pass deflection versusCincinnati...had 47 tackles on the 2004 season, including 5.5TFLs and three sacks...CAREER HIGHS: Eight tackles vs.Temple (11/22/03)...one sack seven times, most recent: vs.Cincinnati (10/8/05).

91 — DT Phil Tillman (6-1, 315, SR)Has played in seven games, starting the last six...has 28 tackles,three TFLs and a sack...had a career-high nine tackles versusSouth Florida...had five tackles in both the Nebraska and Ohiogames...had a nine-yard sack at Nebraska...lettered as a reserveDT last year...CAREER HIGHS: 9 tackles vs. South Florida (10/15/05)...1 sack vs. Utah (1/1/05, Tostitos Fiesta Bowl) andNebraska (9/17/05).

97— DT Corey Davis (6-1, 300, FR*)Has played in four games and has five tackles...missed the lasttwo games (Cincinnati and South Florida) due to a calfstrain...made his collegiate debut with a starting assignmentversus Notre Dame...had four tackles versus the Irish...did notplay at Ohio due to a hand injury...CAREER HIGHS: Fourtackles vs. Notre Dame (9/3/05).

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52 — DT Ron Idoko (6-2, 300, SR*)Has played in six games, starting one...made his first career startin the season opener versus Notre Dame...a former walk-on whowas put on scholarship prior to the 2005 season...played in 11games last year as a chief reserve to letter...CAREER HIGHS:Three tackles vs. Nebraska (9/18/04).

50—Rashaad Duncan (6-1, 280, FR)True frosh who has worked his way into the DT rotation...hasplayed in seven games and has 10 tackles and one TFL...had acareer-high four tackles with a TFL at Nebraska...CAREERHIGHS: Four tackles vs. Nebraska (9/17/05).

39 — SLB Derron Thomas (6-1, 235, SO*)Has started all seven games at Sam LB...team's third-leadingtackler with 35 stops...leads Pitt with 5.5 TFLs...has one sack...hada career-high 10 tackles at Nebraska with three TFLs, a sack anda pass breakup...had seven tackles and one TFL versus Ohio...hadfive tackles and a TFL versus Cincinnati...had five tackles atRutgers...chief reserve at MLB last year, playing in all 11 gamesand collecting 19 tackles...CAREER HIGHS: 10 tackles vs.Nebraska (9/17/05)...1 sack vs. Nebraska (9/17/05).

17 — SLB Clint Session (6-0, 235, JR)One of Pitt's most experienced LBs who has been limited dueto an array of injuries...sustained a preseason knee injury andrecently was battling a shin injury...has played in four games,seeing reserve duty versus Ohio, Nebraska, Cincinnati andSouth Florida...has nine tackles and is tied for the team lead withtwo forced fumbles...had a season-high four stops at Ohio...hadthree tackles and a forced fumble versus South Florida...had twotackles and a forced fumble versus Cincinnati...moved to SamLB in 2005 after starting at MLB last year...team's second-leading tackler with 91 stops in 2004...CAREER HIGHS: 12tackles vs. Texas A&M (9/27/03)...one sack vs. Ball State (9/13/03)...one INT vs. Ohio (9/11/04) and Syracuse (11/6/04).

51— MLB H.B. Blades (6-0, 240, JR)One of the Big East's elite defenders...leads Pitt and the Big Eastwith 77 tackles...his 11.0 tackles/game rank 17th nationally (tied)and first in the Big East...moved to MLB for the 2005 season...hada career and game-high 14 tackles at Nebraska with two TFLsand a sack...had a game-high 13 tackles versus Notre Dame...hada game-high 12 tackles versus South Florida...had 11 stops atRutgers...had a game-high 10 tackles versus YoungstownState...had a team-high nine tackles versus Ohio...earned firstteam All-Big East as a starter at Sam LB last year...team's toptackler with 108 stops in 2004...also had a team-best 10.5 TFLsand ranked second (tied) with three INTs...is the son of BennieBlades and nephew of Brian and Al Blades, who all starred forthe Miami Hurricanes and played in the NFL...father Bennieplayed for Detroit (1988-96) and Seattle (1997), earning All-Prostatus...CAREER HIGHS: 14 tackles vs. Nebraska (9/17/05)...onesack vs. Ohio (9/11/04), Syracuse (11/6/04) and Nebraska (9/17/05)...one INT vs. Nebraska (9/18/04), Rutgers (10/23/04) andWest Virginia (11/25/04).

9 — WLB J.J. Horne (6-3, 230, SR*)Starter at Will LB in each game...has 29 tackles, one INT and onefumble recovery...matched his season high with six tackles andhad a fumble recovery (returned eight yards) against SouthFlorida...had six tackles and a pass breakup versus Cincinnatito earn the coaching staff's Defensive Player of the Gamehonor...also had six stops at Nebraska...had four tackles, a TFLand an INT at Rutgers...lettered as the top reserve at Will LB lastyear...CAREER HIGHS: Eight tackles vs. West Virginia (11/15/03)...one INT vs. Temple (11/22/03) and Rutgers (9/30/05)...twosacks vs. Ohio (9/11/04).

44 — WLB Brian Bennett (6-0, 235, JR*)Chief reserve at Will LB who suffered a season-ending kneeinjury at Rutgers...played in all five games to that point and had16 tackles and two TFLs...had four tackles and one TFL versusNotre Dame...had four tackles at Nebraska...had four tacklesversus Youngstown State...had three stops and a TFL versusOhio...CAREER HIGHS: 14 tackles vs. Ball State (9/13/03)...twosacks vs. Boston College (11/1/03).

25 — CB Darrelle Revis (6-0, 190, SO)A rising star at cornerback and punt returner...leads Pitt withthree INTs and 10 passes defended...those totals are the secondhighest among Big East defenders...also leads Pitt and the BigEast (tied) with two fumble recoveries...has 26 tackles...is in hissecond-year as a starting CB...also began returning punts full-time this year...averages 13.14 yards/punt return (276 yards on21 returns) to rank 20th nationally...had a 79-yard punt return(the longest in the Big East this year) for a TD versus Cincinnatiand also had a fumble recovery...had another fumble recoveryagainst South Florida...was exceptional at Rutgers, interceptinga pass and averaging 29 yards on four punt returns (116 yardstotal)...also had five tackles and three total passes defendedversus the Scarlet Knights...had seven tackles, an interceptionand three total passes defended versus Notre Dame...had threetackles and an INT versus Youngstown State...first team Fresh-man All-America by The Sporting News in 2004...tied for Pittlead with 12 pass breakups and was second on the team with 14total passes defended...CAREER HIGHS: Seven tackles vs.Boston College (10/16/04) and Notre Dame (9/3/05)...one INT vs.Rutgers (10/23/04), West Virginia (11/25/04), Notre Dame (9/3/05), Youngstown State (9/24/05) and Rutgers (9/30/05)...fivepunt returns vs. Cincinnati (10/8/05)...116 punt return yards vs.Rutgers (9/30/05)...79-yard punt return (TD) vs. Cincinnati (10/8/05).

12 — CB Bernard "Josh" Lay (6-2, 195, SR)Returning All-Big East performer at CB...has 13 tackles and eightpasses defended...had an INT, two TFLs and three total tacklesversus South Florida...returned his INT 11 yards to the USF 8setting up Pitt's final TD in the 31-17 win...coaching staff'sDefensive Player of the Game for the South Florida contest...hada season-high three PBUs versus Cincinnati...last season ledPitt with 15 passes defended and was second (tied) with threeINTs...has two career TDs, including an 82-yard INT return

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(Rutgers, 2004) and 20-yard fumble return (Syracuse, 2003)...CA-REER HIGHS: Nine tackles versus Toledo (9/20/03)...two INTsversus Notre Dame (11/13/04).

20 — FS Tez Morris (5-10, 190, SR*)Four-year starter at FS...has played in every game during hisfour active seasons (45) and owns a team-high 42 careerstarts...has started every game this year...ranks ninth all-time atPitt with 342 career tackles...on the season is Pitt's second-leading tackler with 57 stops...tied for team lead with two forcedfumbles...had a season-high 13 tackles at Rutgers to leadteam...had 12 stops at Nebraska...had a team-high 10 stopsversus Cincinnati...had seven tackles and a forced fumbleversus Notre Dame...CAREER HIGHS: 17 tackles vs. Toledo (9/28/02)...one INT vs. Notre Dame (10/12/02), Oregon State (In-sight Bowl, 12/26/02) and Rutgers (10/18/03).

24 — FS Jemeel Brady (6-0, 205, SO*)Has played in only three games due to an ankle injury...playedin the opener versus Notre Dame before missing the next fourgames due to the injury...had a season-high five tackles versusSouth Florida...named coaching staff's Special Teams Player ofthe Game for the USF contest...has 11 stops on the year...letteredas the backup FS last season...CAREER HIGHS: Seven tacklesvs. Temple (10/9/04).

10 — SS Mike Phillips (5-11, 195, SO*)The starter at SS the first three games, Phillips sustained adislocated ankle in the first half at Nebraska and will be out forthe season... had 19 tackles in three games...had a career-high10 tackles versus Notre Dame...had seven stops at Ohio...wasthe co-starter at CB last year...CAREER HIGHS: 10 tackles vs.Notre Dame (9/3/05)...one INT vs. Furman (9/25/04) and Con-necticut (9/30/04).

46 — SS Sam Bryant (6-0, 230, JR*)Stepped into a starting role at SS with the injured status of MikePhillips...has played in seven games, starting the last four...has24 tackles and one INT on the year...had a career-high six stopsat Rutgers...had five tackles and his first career INT versusCincinnati...had four tackles versus Nebraska and SouthFlorida...CAREER HIGHS: 6 tackles vs. Rutgers (9/30/05)...1INT vs. Cincinnati (10/8/05).

28 — SS Eric Thatcher (5-9, 190, FR*)Reserve at SS who has played in seven games...also sees specialteams duty...has 12 tackles on the year...matched his career highwith three tackles versus South Florida and had his first careersack...the sack went for an 11-yard loss, turning back a USFscoring threat...also had three tackles versus YoungstownState...CAREER HIGHS: 3 tackles versus Youngstown State(9/24/05) and South Florida (10/15/05)...1 sack vs. South Florida(10/15/05).

.29 — SS Tommie Campbell (6-2, 190, FR)True frosh who is a reserve at SS and also sees special teamstime...has played in seven games and has four tackles...had aseason-high two tackles at Nebraska...CAREER HIGHS: 2tackles versus Nebraska (9/17/05).

SPECIALISTS22 — PK Josh Cummings (5-11, 205, SR)All-Big East kicker who leads Pitt in scoring with 36 points...hasconnected on 9-of-12 field goals (.750) and each of his ninePATs...returned to active duty for the Oct. 8 Cincinnati contestafter missing consecutive games (Youngstown State andRutgers) due to in-season surgery on his right (kicking) leg...wasimpressive versus Cincinnati by hitting all six of his placementsfor a career-high 12 points...connected on field goals of 27, 39and 45 yards and all three of his PATs versus theBearcats...against South Florida, hit all four PATs and his loneFG (27 yards) for seven points...was perfect versus Notre Dame,connecting on two field goals (49 and 23 yards) and his loneextra-point try...his 49-yard field goal was a career long...hit hislone PAT and a 27-yard FG with seven seconds left in regulationto force OT at Ohio...last season was 18-27 in field goals (66.7%)and 35-37 in PATs (94.6%)...had three game-winning field goals(Notre Dame, Boston College and Furman)...led Pitt in scoringwith 89 points...CAREER HIGHS: Three field goals vs. WestVirginia (11/25/04)...12 points vs. Cincinnati (10/8/05)...49-yardFG vs. Notre Dame (9/3/05).

16 — PK David Abdul (5-10, 200, JR*)Took over Pitt's starting placekicking duties for two games(Youngstown State and Rutgers) due to the injured status ofJosh Cummings...Pitt's starting PK in 2002 and 2003, he redshirtedin 2004 due to his recovery from an offseason car accident...madehis first game appearance in almost two years when he playedagainst YSU...had not kicked in a game since the 2003 Continen-tal Tire Bowl (12/27/03)...against YSU, accounted for ninepoints, hitting both of his field goal attempts (22 and 40 yards)and 3-of-4 PATs...connected on all three of his placements atRutgers (3-of-3 PATs)...CAREER HIGHS: Four field goals vs.Boston College (10/26/02)...13 points vs. Boston College (10/26/02)...career-long 47-yard field goal vs. UAB (9/14/02) and KentState (9/6/03).

18 — P Adam Graessle (6-4, 225, JR)All-Big East punter ranks 16th nationally and second in confer-ence with a 43.86-yard punting average...has 12 punts downedinside the 20 and 11 punts over 50 yards...had a season-long 67-yarder at Ohio...averaged a season-best 49.1 yards on sevenpunts at Nebraska...averaged 48.8 yards on four punts versusNotre Dame...averaged 47.9 yards on eight punts versus SouthFlorida...matched career high with four punts inside the 20versus Cincinnati...led Big East and ranked 13th nationally witha 43.3-yard average last season...also handles kickoffs for thethird consecutive year...CAREER HIGHS: 10 punts vs. Ohio (9/11/04)...56.0 punting average vs. Connecticut (9/30/04)...79-yard punt vs. Boston College (10/16/04).

2005 Game-By-Game Starting Lineups Offense

GAME SE/X Rec. LT LG C RG RT TE/Y Rec. FL/Z Rec. Q B FB TB

Notre Dame G. Lee Spencer Dom Williams Villani Simonitis McGlynn Gill DelSardo Palko Murphy Jennings

at Ohio G. Lee Spencer Dom Williams Villani Simonitis McGlynn Gill DelSardo Palko Murphy Buches*

at Nebraska G. Lee Spencer Dale Williams Villani Simonitis McGlynn Gill Kinder Palko K. Campbell Kirkley

Youngstown St. G. Lee Spencer Dale Williams Villani Simonitis McGlynn Gill Strong# Palko Buches# Kirkley

at Rutgers G. Lee Spencer Dale Williams Villani Simonitis McGlynn Gill Kinder Palko Buches% Kirkley

Cincinnati G. Lee Spencer C.J. Davis Villani Simonitis McGlynn Gill Kinder Palko Murphy Kirkley

South Florida G. Lee Spencer C.J. Davis Villani Simonitis McGlynn Buches Kinder Palko DelSardo@ Kirkley

Syracuse

at Louisville

Connecticut

at West Virginia

* Pitt started two tight ends versus Ohio without a tailback# Pitt started three tight ends versus Youngstown State without a fullback% Pitt started two tight ends versus Rutgers without a fullback@ Pitt started three wides versus South Florida without a fullback

DefenseGAME DE DT DT DE SLB MLB WLB C B S S FS C B

Notre Dame C. McKillop Davis Idoko Sallet Thomas Blades Horne Lay Phillips Morris Revis

at Ohio C. McKillop Smith Tillman Sallet Thomas Blades Horne Lay Phillips Morris Revis

at Nebraska C. McKillop Smith Tillman Sallet Thomas Blades Horne Lay Phillips Morris Revis

Youngstown St. C. McKillop Smith Tillman Sallet Thomas Blades Horne Lay Bryant Morris Revis

at Rutgers C. McKillop Smith Tillman Sallet Thomas Blades Horne Lay Bryant Morris Revis

Cincinnati C. McKillop Smith Tillman Sallet Thomas Blades Horne Lay Bryant Morris Revis

South Florida C. McKillop Smith Tillman Sallet Thomas Blades Horne Lay Bryant Morris Revis

Syracuse

at Louisville

Connecticut

at West Virginia

GAMEGAMEGAMEGAMEGAME11111

PITTSBURGH—Dave Wannstedt’s Pitt head coachingdebut opened on a sour note as the Panthers could not keeppace with high-powered Notre Dame in a 42-21 loss.

Pitt, which entered the game ranked as high as No. 23, openedup leads of 7-0 and 10-7 in the initial period. Notre Dame,however, exploded for 28 second-quarter points to seize controlof the contest.

Led by quarterback Brady Quinn and tailback Darius Walker,the Irish compiled 502 yards in total offense compared to Pitt’s323.

After an early interception, Quinn played virtually flawlessfor the balance of the game. He hit 18-of-27 passes for 233 yardsand two touchdowns. Walker rushed for 100 yards and atouchdown on 20 carries. The sophomore back also scored ona 51-yard reception when he took a short pass and racedthrough Pitt’s secondary.

Walker’s receiving TD tied the game at 7-7 in the first period.The Panthers struck first on the game’s opening possessionwhen Tyler Palko hit Greg Lee with a 39-yard scoring pass at the10:58 mark.

After Notre Dame tied the game, the Panthers’ reclaimed thelead with a 49-yard field goal by Josh Cummings with 1:40 leftin the first period.

It would be Pitt’s final advantage. Walker scored again on atwo-yard run just 3:33 later to put the Irish up 14-10.

The lead swelled to 28-10 when Notre Dame scored two TDsin a span of 56 seconds. Rashon Powers-Neal scored on a two-yard run to make it 21-10 at the 6:59 mark. Pitt fumbled away theensuing kickoff at its own 19 and the Irish took advantage witha Quinn scoring strike two plays later.

The Panthers cut the margin to 28-13 on a 23-yard Cummingsfield goal with 4:20 left in the half. But Notre Dame respondedby driving 70 yards in just under three minutes for anothertouchdown and commanding 22-point lead at intermission.

Palko, who led the Panthers to a stirring victory at Notre Damein 2004 with five touchdown passes, never had much opportu-nity to duplicate that magic in this year's encounter.

The junior quarterback was sacked five times and had arushing game that managed just 103 total yards. Still, Palkocompleted 20-of-35 passes for 220 yards and a TD. His loneinterception came at the end of the half on a lob into the endzone.

Defensively, linebacker H.B. Blades collected a game-high 13tackles for Pitt.

In addition to Wannstedt, the game also served as the collegecoaching debut for Notre Dame’s Charlie Weis.

It was Pitt’s first season-opening loss since 1996.

Notre Dame 42 Pitt 21 Sept. 3, 2005 Heinz Field (66,451)

Scoring Summary

NOTRE DAME 7 28 7 0 42PITT 10 3 0 8 21

First QuarterPITT — Lee 39-yard pass from Palko (Cummings kick) 10:58ND — Walker 51-yard pass from Quinn (Fitzpatrick kick) 8:19PITT — Cummings 49-yard field goal 1:40

Second QuarterND — Walker 2-yard run (Fitzpatrick kick) 13:07ND — Powers-Neal 2-yard run (Fitzpatrick kick) 6:59ND — Samardzija 19-yard pass from Quinn (Fitzpatrick kick) 6:03PITT — Cummings 23-yard field goal 4:20ND — Powers-Neal 9-yard run (Fitzpatrick kick) 1:39

Third QuarterND — Powers-Neal 4-yard run (Fitzpatrick kick) 7:59

Fourth QuarterPITT — Palko 4-yard run (Murphy rush) 12:55

Individual StatisticsRushingND — Walker 10-100, 1 TD; Quinn 5-49; Powers-Neal 8-41, 3 TD;Thomas 8-40; Wolke 1-22; Jenkins 6-17; Schwapp 2-6.PITT — Kirkley 5-64; Jennings 7-29; Stephens-Howling 2-17; Murphy5-2; Palko 12-(-9), 1 TD.

PassingND — Quinn 27-18-1, 227 yards, 2 TD.PITT — Palko 35-20-1, 220 yards, 1 TD.

ReceivingND — Fasano 4-42; Walker 3-52, 1 TD; McKnight 3-51; Samardzija3-34, 1 TD; Stovall 2-27; Carlson 2-3; Powers-Neal 1-18.PITT — Lee 4-63, 1 TD; DelSardo 4-45; Buches 4-39; Gill 3-26; Kinder2-29; Murphy 2-19; Jennings 1-(-1).

Game StatisticsTeam Stats ND PITTFirst Downs 33 2 0Rushes-Yards 50-275 31-103Att-Comp-Int 27-18-1 35-20-1Passing Yards 227 220Total Yards 502 323Punt Returns-Yards 1-23 0-0Kick Returns-Yards 2-35 5-80Interceptions-Yards 1-0 1-3Fumbles-Lost 1-0 2-1Punts-Average 3-45.7 4-48.8Penalties-Yards 10-94 6-55Third Down Conv. 10-15 4-14Fourth Down Conv. 0-0 1-3Sacks By-Yards 5-38 0-0Possession Time 32:46 27:14

2005 Game-by-Game Review

GAMEGAMEGAMEGAMEGAME22222 Ohio 16 Pitt 10 (OT) Sept. 9, 2005 Peden Stadium (24,545)

2005 Game-by-Game Review

Scoring Summary

PITT 7 0 0 3 0 10OHIO 7 3 0 0 6 16

First QuarterPITT — Stephens-Howling 95-yard kickoff return (Cummings kick) 14:47OHIO — Byrum 38-yard interception return (Rossman kick) 1:52

Second QuarterOHIO — Rossman 21-yard field goal 2:32

Third QuarterNo scoring

Fourth QuarterPITT — Cummings 27-yard field goal 0:07

OvertimeOHIO — Byrum 85-yard interception return

Individual StatisticsRushingPITT — Kirkley 15-66; Jennings 13-41; Murphy 5-37; Palko 7-3;Stephens-Howling 1-1OHIO — McRae 13-50; Owens 8-26; Everson 7-9; Young 4-8; Mayle2-2 Team 1-(-1)

PassingPITT— Palko 25-13-3, 120 yards; Team 1-0-0OHIO — Everson 23-13-0, 112 yards; Jefferson 1-1-0, 2 yards

ReceivingPITT — Lee 4-44; Murphy 3-19; Buches 2-22; Gill 2-13; Jennings 1-14; Kirkley 1-8OHIO — Peterson 3-18; Owens 2-32; Cody 2-17; Fitzgerald 2-16;Mayle 2-6; McRae 1-13; Sylvan 1-10; Everson 1-2

Game StatisticsTeam Stats PITT OHIOFirst Downs 13 11Rushes-Yards 41-148 35-94Att-Comp-Int 26-13-3 24-14-0Passing Yards 120 114Total Yards 268 208Punt Returns-Yards 4-26 6-62Kick Returns-Yards 2-104 2-43Interceptions-Yards 0-0 3-123Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0Punts-Average 8-43.6 9-36.6Penalties-Yards 10-80 5-42Third Down Conv. 6-17 4-15Fourth Down Conv. 0-1 0-0Sacks By-Yards 1-4 3-23Possession Time 29:01 30:59

ATHENS, Ohio—Ohio's Dion Byrum returned two intercep-tions for touchdowns, the second one in overtime, to give thehost Bobcats a stunning 16-10 victory over Pitt.

Byrum returned his first pick 38 yards for a score in theopening period to tie the game at 7-7. In overtime, he bolted infront of a Pitt receiver and went 85 yards untouched to clinchthe upset.

The loss dropped Pitt to 0-2 for the first time since 1984.Pitt fell despite a stifling defensive effort. The Panthers gave

up just 208 yards, its lowest total in 21 games. The Bobcatsmanaged just 94 yards on the ground and threw for a mere 114.

Ohio (1-1) had just one sustained drive on the night, a 76-yardmarch in the second quarter that resulted in a short field goaland 10-7 Bobcat lead.

While the Panthers' defense swarmed Ohio throughout thegame, the Pitt offense struggled significantly.

The Panthers' only touchdown came when LaRod Stephens-Howling returned the opening kickoff 95 yards for a score. Itwas the first touchdown — and kick return — of his collegiatecareer.

Pitt had consecutive drives start near midfield in the firstquarter and both failed to generate a scoring threat. After Byrumtied the game on his first interception return, the Panthersmounted a drive that reached the Ohio 18-yard line early in thesecond quarter. The drive failed to produce any points, how-ever, when the Bobcats' Todd Koenig intercepted a pass in theend zone.

It would be Pitt's final threat until late in the game.Brooks Rossman connected on a 21-yard field goal with 2:32

left in the first half to put Ohio up by three. Neither teammustered much offense for the balance of the game.

Rossman had a chance to boost the lead to six points with 2:24left in regulation but missed wide right on a 37-yard field goalattempt. Pitt took over at its own 20 and skillfully moved to theOhio 10, where Josh Cummings kicked a 27-yard field goal to tiethe game with seven seconds left to force overtime.

With Pitt facing a third-and-four at the Ohio 19 on the initialpossession of OT, Byrum sealed the game's outcome with hissecond interception return.

Pitt finished with just 268 yards in total offense. Through theair, Tyler Palko was just 13 of 25 for 120 yards and threeinterceptions. Raymond Kirkley had a game-high 66 yardsrushing on 15 carries.

It was the Panthers' first loss to Ohio in eight meetings.Pitt's record versus the Mid-American Conference fell to 23-

2 all-time with both losses occurring on the road.

GAMEGAMEGAMEGAMEGAME33333 Nebraska 7 Pitt 6 Sept. 17, 2005 Memorial Stadium (77,336)

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Scoring Summary

PITT 0 0 6 0 6NEBRASKA 0 7 0 0 7

First QuarterNo scoring

Second QuarterNU — Taylor 1-yard run (Congdon kick) 7:51

Third QuarterPITT — Cummings 38-yard field goal 12:39PITT — Cummings 27-yard field goal 1:44

Fourth QuarterNo scoring

Individual StatisticsRushingPITT — Stephens-Howling 17-98; Kirkley 9-40; Campbell 1-3; Murphy1-0; Team 1-(-1); Palko 7-(-26)NU — Ross 32-153; Glenn 4-20; Green 1-8; Jackson 2-4; Stuntz 1-4;Lucky 1-(-4); Taylor 7-(-11), 1 TD

PassingPITT— Palko 26-11-0, 190 yards; Team 2-0-0, 0 yardsNU — Taylor 20-10-0, 93 yards

ReceivingPITT — Lee 3-101; Kinder 2-12; Stephens-Howling 2-9; DelSardo 1-26; Gill 1-26; Strong 1-19; Kirkley 1-(-3)NU — Ross 3-23; Hardy 2-15; Phillips 2-8; Nunn 1-36; LeFlore 1-8;Sievers 1-3

Game StatisticsTeam Stats PITT NUFirst Downs 14 14Rushes-Yards 36-114 48-174Att-Comp-Int 28-11-0 20-10-0Passing Yards 190 93Total Yards 304 267Punt Returns-Yards 3-7 5-104Kick Returns-Yards 0-0 2-42Interceptions-Yards 0-0 0-0Fumbles-Lost 3-0 1-0Punts-Average 7-49.1 8-46.0Penalties-Yards 4-35 11-91Third Down Conv. 1-14 3-15Fourth Down Conv. 1-1 2-2Sacks By-Yards 4-27 4-34Possession Time 27:17 32:43

LINCOLN, Neb.—A strong defensive effort nearly lifted Pittpast host Nebraska. A potential game-winning field goal in thefinal seconds, however, was blocked as the Panthers fell justshort in Lincoln, 7-6.

The Panthers' final drive started at their 22 with 1:28 leftfollowing a missed 38-yard field goal by Nebraska. Tyler Palkocompleted three passes for 38 yards and rushed for 11 more tomove the Panthers into Cornhuskers territory.

A 26-yard reception by Joe DelSardo set up the field goalattempt at the Nebraska 29 with seven seconds to go. On theinitial try — attempted on second down — an errant snap waspicked up by kicker Josh Cummings and thrown incomplete. Pittgot one more chance following the incompletion with onesecond remaining.

Cummings’ second attempt, however, was blocked by AdamIckes, allowing the Cornhuskers to escape with the one-pointvictory.

Pitt outgained Nebraska 304 to 267. The Panthers yieldedonly 93 passing yards and had four quarterback sacks. H.B.Blades spearheaded Pitt's defensive effort with a game-high 14tackles.

Nebraska’s lone consistent offensive threat was I-back CoryRoss, who rushed for a game-high 153 yards on 32 carries (4.8avg.).

Husker quarterback Zac Taylor connected on just 10-of-20passes. But he did produce the game’s lone touchdown whenhe rolled around the right end on fourth-and-goal at the Pitt oneto give Nebraska a 7-0 lead midway through the second quarter.

Pitt closed to 7-3 on a 38-yard field goal by Cummings with12:39 left in the third period. He added a 27-yarder just beforethe quarter ended to make it 7-6.

The Panthers had a chance to take the lead at the 11:19 markof the fourth but Cummings’ 49-yard field goal went wide right.It would be Pitt’s final threat until the final minute of the game.

Pitt received encouraging production from its rushing game.Its two tailbacks — freshman LaRod Stephens-Howling andsenior Raymond Kirkley — combined for 138 yards on 26carries, a 5.3 average. Stephens-Howling paced the Pantherswith 98 yards on 17 carries (5.8 avg.), showing an elusive stylePitt had been lacking in recent years.

The Panthers offense, however, failed to find the end zone forthe second consecutive game.

Pitt fell to 0-3 for the first time since 1984. Nebraska improvedto 3-0.

The game marked Pitt's first visit to Lincoln since the 1958season.

GAMEGAMEGAMEGAMEGAME44444 Pitt 41 Youngstown State 0 Sept. 24, 2005 Heinz Field (43,135)

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Scoring Summary

YSU 0 0 0 0 0PITT 9 7 18 7 41

First QuarterPITT — Kirkley 39-yard pass from Palko (kick failed) 13:23PITT — Abdul 22-yard field goal 9:51

Second QuarterPITT — Gill 3-yard pass from Palko (Abdul kick) 7:47

Third QuarterPITT — Kirkley 12-yard run (Palko pass to Lee) 13:40PITT — Abdul 40-yard field goal 10:59PITT — Lee 27-yard pass from Palko (Abdul kick) 10:39

Fourth QuarterPITT — Murphy 43-yard run (Abdul kick) 10:02

Individual StatisticsRushingYSU — Mason 16-64; Reams 8-37; Gibson 4-11; Zetts 1-9; Gliatta2-(-12).PITT — Kirkley 17-83, 1 TD; Pettiford 7-51; Murphy 2-45, 1 TD;Stephens-Howling 10-42; Furman 2-9; Campbell 1-5; Team 1-(-3);Palko 3-(-11).

PassingYSU — Zetts 19-6-1, 29 yards; Gliatta 6-2-0, 14 yards.PITT — Palko 22-14-1, 290 yards, 3 TD; Stull 2-1-0, 17 yards.

ReceivingYSU — Edgerson 2-7; Evans 1-21; Peterson 1-14; King 1-10; Wright1-7; Mason 1-(-2); Zetts 1-(-14).PITT — Lee 6-143, 1 TD; Strong 3-62; Kinder 2-43; Gill 2-12, 1TD; Kirkley 1-39, 1 TD; Buches 1-8.

Game StatisticsTeam Stats YSU PITTFirst Downs 11 25Rushes-Yards 31-109 43-221Att-Comp-Int 25-8-1 24-15-1Passing Yards 43 3 0 7Total Yards 1 5 2 5 2 8Punt Returns-Yards 0 - 0 4-46Kick Returns-Yards 2-47 1-20Interceptions-Yards 1 - 0 1 - 9Fumbles-Lost 0 - 0 2 - 1Punts-Average 8-39.0 2-40.5Penalties-Yards 9-89 9-80Third Down Conv. 1-13 6-12Fourth Down Conv. 1 - 3 2 - 2Sacks By-Yards 2-13 1 - 7Possession Time 28:48 31:12

PITTSBURGH—Pitt achieved its first win of the season, andof the Dave Wannstedt coaching era, with a 41-0 demolition ofYoungstown State at Heinz Field.

After suffering consecutive losses in narrow fashion theprevious two weeks, the Panthers responded by dominatingevery facet of this game.

The Pitt offense resurrected its productive ways with aneffective vertical passing game complemented by a solid run-ning attack. Defensively, the Panthers continued their recentstrong play and achieved their first shutout since the 2001season.

After struggling to find its legs in recent weeks, the Panthers'offense broke out for 528 yards. Quarterback Tyler Palko andreceiver Greg Lee were a particularly potent tandem. Palko threwfor 290 yards on 14-of-22 passing with three touchdowns andone interception. Lee was on the receiving end of six passes for143 yards and a TD.

On the ground Pitt (1-3) churned out 221 yards rushing.Raymond Kirkley produced a game-high 83 yards on 17 carries(4.9 avg.). In addition to rushing for a 12-yard touchdown,Kirkley also opened the scoring by taking a screen pass 39yards for a score just a minute-and-a-half into the contest.

One of the most accomplished teams on the NCAA I-AAlevel, Youngstown State (3-1) averaged 40 points per game overits first three contests. Against the Panthers, however, YSU didnot convert a third down until the final quarter and neverseriously mounted a scoring threat.

The Penguins were limited to 152 total yards, including only43 through the air. YSU's quarterbacks combined to hit only 8-of-25 passes.

H.B. Blades compiled a game-high 10 tackles. Darrelle Revishad a third-quarter interception that Pitt parlayed into a touch-down.

It was Pitt's first shutout since a 42-0 blanking of Rutgersduring the 2001 season.

The Panthers led only 16-0 at halftime but could have beenup by more. Pitt fumbled at the goal line after a short passcompletion and also had an interception in the end zone in theopening two quarters.

Eighteen points in the third period put the game away. Inaddition to Kirkley's touchdown run, David Abdul kicked a 40-yard field goal and Lee hauled in a 27-yard scoring pass.

Despite being located a mere 70 miles apart, the game markedthe first-ever meeting between Pitt and YSU. The Panthersimproved to 5-0 all-time versus I-AA schools.

GAMEGAMEGAMEGAMEGAME55555 Rutgers 37 Pitt 29 Sept. 30, 2005 Rutgers Stadium (37,514)

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PITT 0 0 14 15 29RUTGERS 17 10 7 3 37

First QuarterRU — Leonard 33-yard pass from Hart (Ito kick) 9:25RU — Ito 22-yard field goal 5:59RU — Foster 71-yard punt return (Ito kick) 4:10

Second QuarterRU — Ito 26-yard field goal 14:01RU — Leonard 11-yard pass from Hart (Ito kick) 0:44

Third QuarterPITT — Lee 13-yard pass from Palko (Abdul kick) 10:39PITT — Acierno 2-yard pass from Palko (Abdul kick) 4:42RU — Moses 25-yard pass from Hart (Ito kick) 0:15

Fourth QuarterPITT — Buches 18-yard pass from Palko (Abdul kick) 13:38RU — Ito 42-yard field goal 10:03PITT — Kinder 3-yard pass from Palko (Palko pass to Strong) 7:26

Individual StatisticsRushingPITT — Kirkley 8-15; Murphy 7-8; Palko 10-(-34).RU — Rice 15-114; Leonard 18-68; Underwood 8-28; Teel 1-1; Hart1-(-8).

PassingPITT — Palko 58-35-1, 371 yards, 4 TD; Graessle 1-0-0, 0 yards.RU — Hart 25-12-2, 207 yards, 3 TD; Teel 3-2-0, 43 yards.

ReceivingPITT — Kinder 10-78, 1 TD; Lee 9-130, 1 TD; DelSardo 5-41; Strong4-59; Buches 2-39, 1 TD; Kirkley 2-9; Acierno 2-7, 1 TD; Gill 1-8.RU — Tucker 4-74; Moses 4-73, 1 TD; Leonard 4-62, 2 TD; Harris2-41.

Game StatisticsTeam Stats PITT RUFirst Downs 24 19Rushes-Yards 25-(-11) 43-203Att-Comp-Int 59-35-1 28-14-2Passing Yards 371 250Total Yards 360 453Punt Returns-Yards 4-116 1-71Kick Returns-Yards 7-167 4-89Interceptions-Yards 2-4 1-13Fumbles-Lost 2-2 1-0Punts-Average 6-40.3 6-37.8Penalties-Yards 7-45 13-102Third Down Conv. 9-19 6-15Fourth Down Conv. 1-3 0-0Sacks By-Yards 1-8 5-45Possession Time 27:50 32:10

PISCATAWAY—A valiant second-half rally was not enoughto overcome a large halftime deficit as Pitt fell to host Rutgers,37-29, in the Big East opener for both teams.

Rutgers cruised to a 27-0 halftime lead behind the sharppassing of Ryan Hart and an effective rushing attack. It wasthree key plays in the first quarter, however, that put Pitt backon its heels and had it playing from behind the entire evening.

Rutgers (3-1, 1-0) opened up a 17-0 lead less than 11 minutesinto the game courtesy of two special teams gems and a quick-hitting 80-yard drive.

Brian Leonard took a screen pass 33 yards for a touchdownto open the scoring at the 9:25 mark. On the ensuing kickoff, Pittreturner Marcel Pestano was leveled by Rutgers coverman GlenLee resulting in a fumble and, ultimately, a Scarlet Knight fieldgoal. Willie Foster then broke open the game with a 71-yard puntreturn for a touchdown, giving Rutgers a commanding 17-pointbulge at the 4:10 mark of the initial period.

Rutgers added 10 more points in the second quarter, includ-ing another TD catch by Leonard (11 yards) before Pitt (1-4, 0-1) regrouped at halftime.

Facing such a sizable deficit, the Panthers went to the air inthe second half. Pitt pulled within 27-14 late in the third periodafter Tyler Palko threw a pair of touchdown passes. Greg Leegot the Panthers on the board with a 13-yard scoring receptionand Justin Acierno took a two-yard pass in for a score to givethe Panthers life.

Pitt’s momentum, though, was halted after the Scarlet Knightsforced a fumble at the Pitt 27 and cashed in with a 25-yard HartTD pass to boost the lead to 34-14.

Pitt came right back with an 18-yard touchdown catch bySteve Buches to make it 34-21 with 13:38 left in the contest. Asit seemed to do all evening, though, Rutgers responded to thechallenge. Jeremy Ito kicked his third field goal of the game, thisone a 42-yarder to make it 37-21 with just over 10 minutes left.

The Panthers rallied to within striking distance again whenDerek Kinder scored on a three-yard reception and DarrellStrong caught an ensuing two-point conversion pass to makeit an eight-point game with 7:26 left.

Pitt would reach the Rutgers 15 on its next possession, buta false start penalty and a quarterback sack ultimately killed thechance. Facing fourth-and-18 at the 29, Pitt tried a fake punt thatresulted in an incomplete pass.

Pitt was outgained 453 to 360. Ray Rice rushed for 114 yards,while Hart threw for 207 yards and three TDs. Palko threw for371 yards and four TDs on 35-of-58 passing.

It was Rutgers’ first victory over Pitt since 1998. The Panthershad won six consecutive games versus the Scarlet Knightsheaded into this year’s encounter.

GAMEGAMEGAMEGAMEGAME66666 Pitt 38 Cincinnati 20 Oct. 8, 2005 Heinz Field (30,343)

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CINCINNATI 0 0 14 6 20PITT 3 13 14 8 38

First QuarterPITT — Cummings 27-yard field goal 11:20

Second QuarterPITT — Palko 5-yard run (Cummings kick) 11:13PITT — Cummings 39-yard field goal 2:56PITT — Cummings 45-yard field goal 1:21

Third QuarterUC — Glatthaar 4-yard run (Lovell kick) 13:36PITT — Jennings 13-yard run (Cummings kick) 11:41PITT — Revis 79-yard punt return (Cummings kick) 4:04UC — Celek 47-yard pass from Grutza (Lovell kick) 1:06

Fourth QuarterPITT — Lee 10-yard pass from Palko (Palko pass to Strong) 14:54UC — Jackson 22-yard pass from Grutza (pass failed) 2:07

Individual StatisticsRushingUC — Glatthaar 16-63, 1 TD; Benton 11-35; Grutza 11-7; Goodman2-5; Davila 1-3.PITT — Jennings 11-102, 1 TD; Kirkley 12-30; Pettiford 3-20;Collins 7-15; Team 1-(-1); Murphy 3-(-5); Palko 4-(-15), 1 TD.

PassingUC — Grutza 19-9-0, 180 yards, 2 TD; Davila 13-4-1, 19 yards.PITT — Palko 32-14-0, 175 yards, 1 TD.

ReceivingUC —Jackson 3-85, 1 TD; Jones 3-4; Ross 2-27; Glatthaar 2-19; Celek1-47, 1 TD; Benton 1-12; Giddens, 1-5.PITT — Lee 3-77, 1 TD; Strong 3-37; Kinder 3-27; Murphy 2-24;Buches 2-5; Pestano 1-5.

Game StatisticsTeam Stats UC PITTFirst Downs 18 16Rushes-Yards 41-113 41-146Att-Comp-Int 32-13-1 32-14-0Passing Yards 199 175Total Yards 312 321Punt Returns-Yards 2-32 6-96Kick Returns-Yards 8-149 2-96Interceptions-Yards 0-0 1-0Fumbles-Lost 1-1 2-2Punts-Average 9-35.2 7-35.4Penalties-Yards 7-65 6-53Third Down Conv. 5-17 5-17Fourth Down Conv. 0-1 0-0Sacks By-Yards 1-7 4-24Possession Time 30:51 29:09

PITTSBURGH—Pitt earned its second victory of the seasonwith a convincing 38-20 decision over Cincinnati at Heinz Field.The game, dubbed the “River City Rivalry,” marked the firstbetween the two schools since 1981 and the Bearcats’ first asBig East members.

The Panthers’ special teams played a major role in the game’soutcome.

Placekicker Josh Cummings, who underwent knee surgery onhis right (kicking) leg just two weeks prior, returned to actionand accounted for a career-high 12 points. Cummings con-nected on all six of his placements, including three field goalsand three extra-point attempts.

Pitt got its first blocked kick of the season when reservelinebacker Adam Gunn came off the edge to get his hands onChet Ervin’s punt early in the second quarter. The Panthersrecovered it at the Cincinnati six and cashed in two plays laterwith a Tyler Palko touchdown run to seize a 10-0 lead at the 11:13mark.

Pitt’s resurgent punt return game also provided one of thekey plays in the victory. Darrelle Revis scored his first careertouchdown on a dazzling 79-yard return – the Panthers’ firstpunt return for a score in three seasons – to give Pitt a 30-7 leadlate in the third period.

The strong special teams play, coupled with a solid defensiveeffort, resulted in Pitt holding a significant advantage in fieldposition all day. The Panthers’ average starting field positionwas at their own 42, while Cincinnati’s was at its 26.

The game was played in a light rainfall for most of theafternoon. While the increasingly sloppy conditions were notconducive for an effective passing game, Pitt’s rushing attackdid produce 146 yards, 111 of which was gained after halftime.Freshman tailback Rashad Jennings, who had missed threeconsecutive games due to a shoulder injury, rushed for 102yards on 11 carries, an average of 9.3 yards per attempt. Thebullish Jennings notched his first career touchdown with a 13-yard jaunt in the third quarter. He had runs of 24 and 31 yardsduring the period to become the first true freshman to rush for100 yards at Pitt in seven seasons.

Pitt (2-4, 1-1) staked a 16-0 halftime lead behind three Cummingsfield goals and Palko’s second-quarter touchdown run.Cummings displayed his All-Big East form of a year prior byconnecting from 27, 39 and 45 yards.

Cincinnati (2-3, 0-1) sliced the lead to 16-7 at the 13:36 markof the third period with a 73-yard touchdown drive. The Bearcats,however, could draw no closer. Pitt quickly responded with a52-yard TD drive of its own, climaxed by Jennings’ run. Revis’punt return later in the period essentially iced the result as thePanthers notched their first Big East win of the season.

GAMEGAMEGAMEGAMEGAME77777 Pitt 31 South Florida 17 Oct. 15, 2005 Heinz Field (33,497)

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Scoring Summary

SOUTH FLORIDA 10 7 0 0 17PITT 0 21 10 0 31

First QuarterUSF — Julmiste 1-yard run (Bronson kick) 8:49USF — Bronson 36-yard field goal 6:06

Second QuarterPITT — Lee 69-yard pass from Palko (Cummings kick) 14:47PITT — Murphy 3-yard pass from Palko (Cummings kick) 11:05PITT — Palko 1-yard run (Cummings kick) 8:50USF — Hall 76-yard pass from Julmiste (Bronson kick) 8:03

Third QuarterPITT — Cummings 27-yard field goal 2:53PITT — Strong 8-yard pass from Palko (Cummings kick) 1:48

Fourth QuarterNo scoring

Individual StatisticsRushingUSF — Hall 19-79; Julmiste 20-58, 1 TD; Ponton 3-15; Jackson 2-1; Chambers 1-0; Hester 2-(-11).PITT — Stephens-Howling 14-91; Kirkley 8-27; Jennings 11-22;Pestano 1-15; Murphy 1-4; Team 1-(-1); Palko 6-(-31), 1 TD.

PassingUSF — Julmiste 35-18-0, 222 yards, 1 TD; Denson 2-0-1, 0 yards.PITT — Palko 21-15-0, 203 yards, 3 TD.

ReceivingUSF —Hall 7-131, 1 TD; Green 4-37; Jackson 3-24; Johnson 2-15;Chambers 1-8; Peyton 1-7.PITT — Lee 3-106, 1 TD; Gill 2-30; DelSardo 2-11; Murphy 2-7, 1TD; Kirkley 2-3; Kinder 1-18; Buches 1-16; Strong 1-8, 1 TD;Jennings 1-4.

Game StatisticsTeam Stats USF PITTFirst Downs 19 15Rushes-Yards 47-142 42-127Att-Comp-Int 37-18-1 21-15-0Passing Yards 222 203Total Yards 364 330Punt Returns-Yards 3-19 2-(-1)Kick Returns-Yards 4-68 3-31Interceptions-Yards 0-0 1-11Fumbles-Lost 2-2 2-2Punts-Average 6-34.7 9-42.6Penalties-Yards 7-54 5-51Third Down Conv. 4-16 5-14Fourth Down Conv. 1-3 0-0Sacks By-Yards 4-35 5-20Possession Time 30:29 29:31

PITTSBURGH—Pitt overcame two early mistakes and a 10-0 first-quarter deficit to defeat South Florida, 31-17, in a Big Eastgame at Heinz Field. The Panthers utilized their most efficientpassing effort of the season and three USF turnovers to earntheir second consecutive victory.

Tyler Palko accounted for all four Pitt touchdowns, throwingfor three and running for another, as the Panthers improved to3-4 overall and 2-1 in the Big East.

The game’s turning point was a 21-point outburst by Pitt inless than a six-minute span in the second quarter. The threetouchdowns came in the wake of an inauspicious start for Pitt,which sputtered early.

South Florida’s initial points came off of short drives due toa pair of miscues in the first quarter by the Panthers. The Bullsblocked a punt and recovered it at the Pitt four. Two plays laterquarterback Pat Julmiste plunged in from the one, giving USFa 7-0 lead at the 8:49 mark.

On the Panthers’ next possession Palko fumbled while underpressure and South Florida recovered at the Pitt 27. Pitt’sdefense held, forcing the Bulls to settle on a 36-yard field goaland 10-0 lead.

The Panthers seized control at the beginning of the secondperiod. On the opening play of the quarter, Palko zipped a screenpass to Greg Lee, who weaved through the USF secondary enroute to a 69-yard touchdown. The pair then hooked up againon a 41-yard pass to the Bulls’ three following a Darrelle Revisfumble recovery. Tim Murphy hauled in a three-yard scoringpass to make it 14-10.

Another South Florida fumble was recovered by J.J. Horneand returned eight yards to the USF 12. Palko again tookadvantage, plunging in from a yard out to put the Panthers up21-10 with just under nine minutes left in the second quarter.

South Florida (3-3, 1-1) quickly cut the deficit to 21-17 whenAndre Hall scored on a 76-yard touchdown pass barely a minutelater. USF, however, would draw no closer.

Two third-quarter scores put the game away. Josh Cummingskicked a 27-yard field goal to make it 24-17 with 2:53 left in theperiod. Three plays later, Bernard “Josh” Lay returned aninterception 11 yards to the South Florida eight. Palko againobliged by throwing his third touchdown pass of the game, aneight-yard catch by Darrell Strong, to make it 31-17.

Freshman tailback LaRod Stephens-Howling made his returnto the lineup versus South Florida after missing two games dueto an ankle injury. He proved an effective complement to thepassing game, rushing for a game-high 91 yards on 14 attempts,an average of 6.5 yards per carry.

USF’s Hall entered the game as the Big East’s leading rusherwith 519 yards in five contests. The Panthers, however, bottledhim up for just 79 yards on 19 carries. Hall did finish with 131receiving yards on seven catches, but it was not enough to helpUSF overcome Pitt’s second-quarter onslaught.

The Bulls, two games removed from their surprising 45-14rout of nationally ranked Louisville, lost to Pitt for the secondconsecutive season. South Florida’s visit to Heinz Field markedtheir first Big East road game.

2005 Pitt Broadcasters Guide

PlayersJustin Acierno (ah-CHEER-no)Robbie Agnone (AG-known)Terrell Allen (TEAR-rell)John Bachman (BAHK-man)Craig Bokor (BOW-kor)Jemeel Brady (ja-MEAL)Steve Buches (B-YEW-kis)Kennard Cox (ken-NARD)Adam Graessle (grass-SIL)Ron Idoko (i-DOE-ko)Derrell Jones (dare-ELL)Derek Kinder (KIN-der)Gus Mustakas (Moo-STAKE-is)Tyler Palko (PAL-ko)Marcel Pestano (mar-SELL PEST-on-oh)Darrelle Revis (dare-ELL RE-vis)Charles Sallet (SA-let)John Simonitis (SI-mon-I-tis)Derron Thomas (dare-RON)Oderick Turner (oh-derrick)Mark Yezovich (YEZO-vic)

CoachesDave Wannstedt (Wawn-stead)Greg Gattuso (ga-TWO-so)Aubrey Hill (AW-brç)

Pronunciation Guide Quick Coaching Staff Reference

Game Day Coaching Booth Game Day Sideline CoachesDave Wannstedt (Head Coach)Matt Cavanaugh (Offensive Coordinator & Quarterbacks)Paul Dunn (Offensive Line)Bob Junko (Assistant Head Coach & Defensive Tackles)Charlie Partridge (Defensive Ends & Special Teams)Paul Rhoads (Defensive Coordinator & Secondary)David Walker (Running Backs)

Curtis Bray (Linebackers)Greg Gattuso (Tight Ends & Specialists)Aubrey Hill (Receivers)Jeff Ambrosie (Offensive Graduate Assistant)Scott McCurley (Defensive Graduate Assistant)

HEAD COACH:Dave WannstedtPittsburgh, B.S. 1974, M.Ed. 1976

ASSISTANT COACHES:Bob JunkoAssistant Head Coach & Defensive Tackles/Tulsa, 1968Matt CavanaughOffensive Coordinator & Quarterbacks/Pittsburgh, 1979Paul RhoadsDefensive Coordinator & Secondary/Missouri Western, 1989Curtis BrayLinebackers/Pittsburgh, 1992Paul DunnOffensive Line/Pittsburgh, 1983Greg GattusoTight Ends, Specialists & Recruiting Coordinator/Penn State, 1983Aubrey HillReceivers/Florida, 1996Charlie PartridgeDefensive Ends & Special Teams/Drake, 1995David WalkerRunning Backs/Syracuse, 1993Mike KentStrength & Conditioning/Fairmont State, 1982Chris LaSalaAssistant A.D., Football Operations/West Virginia, 1988

GRADUATE ASSISTANTS:Jeff AmbrosieOffensive Assistant/Cortland State, 1998Scott McCurleyDefensive Assistant/Pittsburgh, 2003

RUSHING200+ yards rushing:

272, Kevan Barlow vs. West Virginia, 11-24-00.300+ yards rushing:

303 yards, Tony Dorsett vs. Notre Dame, 11-15-75.30+ Rushing attempts:

32, Brandon Miree vs. UAB, 9-14-02.2 Players w/100 yards rushing:

11-5-88 vs. Rutgers, Curvin Richards (202) and Darnell Dickerson(108).

100-yard rusher and 300-yard passer:9-25-04 vs. Furman, Raymond Kirkley (108) and Tyler Palko(380).

200-yard rusher, 200-yard receiver and 300-yard passer: 10-21-00 vs. Boston College, Kevan Barlow (209), Antonio Bryant

(222), and John Turman (332).50-yard+ TD Run:

55, Jawan Walker vs. Rutgers, 10-18-03.3+ touchdowns rushing:

3, Brandon Miree vs. Ball State, 9-13-03.

PASSING25+ pass completions:

35, Tyler Palko vs. Rutgers, 9-30-05.40+ pass attempts:

58, Tyler Palko vs. Rutgers, 9-30-05.50+ yard TD pass:

69, vs. South Florida, 10-15-05, Tyler Palko to Greg Lee.300+ yards passing:

371, Tyler Palko vs. Rutgers, 9-30-05.100+ yards rushing and 100+ yards passing (one player):

11-3-73 vs. Syracuse, Billy Daniels, 165 yards rushing and121 yards passing.

RECEIVING10+ receptions:

10, Derek Kinder vs. Rutgers, 9-30-05.50+ TD reception:

69, vs. South Florida, 10-15-05, Greg Lee from Tyler Palko.150+ yards receiving:

153, Greg Lee vs. South Florida, 12-4-04.2 players w/100 yards receiving:

12-4-04 vs. South Florida, Greg Lee (153) and Erik Gill (126).3 touchdowns receiving:

Greg Lee vs. South Florida, 12-4-04.4 touchdowns receiving:

Billy Davis vs. Rutgers, 11-19-94

MISCELLANEOUSPlayer to Throw, Catch and Rush for a TD (same game):

Jawan Walker vs. Boston College, 11-1-03 (35-yd. pass to LarryFitzgerald, 47-yd. catch from Rod Rutherford, 3-yd. TD rush)

50+ yard field goal:54 yards, David Merrick vs. Texas, 9-3-94.

50+ yard punt:65 yards, Adam Graessle vs. South Florida, 10-15-05.

Safety:vs. Temple, 11-22-03, Malcolm Postell sack of Walter Washingtonforces fumble out of end zone.

Player with Two Interceptions (same game):Malcolm Postell vs. South Florida, 12-4-04

Interception for TD:Malcolm Postell vs. South Florida, 12-4-04, 15 yards.

Fumble return for TD:Bernard "Josh" Lay vs. Syracuse, 10-25-03, 20 yards.

Kickoff return for TD:LaRod Stephens-Howling vs. Ohio, 9-9-05, 95 yards.

Punt return for TD:Darrelle Revis vs. Cincinnati, 10-8-05, 79 yards.

Blocked FG:J.J. Horne vs. West Virginia, 11-25-04.

Blocked FG for TD:Tom Barndt vs. West Virginia, 10-15-94, 53 yards.

Blocked punt:Adam Gunn vs. Cincinnati, 10-8-05.

Blocked punt for TD:Billy Davis vs. Minnesota, 9-28-91, 13 yards.

Blocked PAT:J.J. Horne vs. Rutgers, 10-18-03

2-point conversion (rushing):Tim Murphy vs. Notre Dame, 9-3-05.

2-point conversion (passing):Tyler Palko to Darrell Strong vs. Cincinnati, 10-8-05.

Defensive 2-point conversion:Doug Hetzler returned PAT attempt vs. Syracuse, 9-22-90.

MISCELLANEOUS300+ yards rushing:

351 yards vs. Kent State, 9-18-99.Failed to gain 100+ yards rushing:

(-11) yards vs. Rutgers, 9-30-05 (25 att.).300+ yards passing:

371 yards vs. Rutgers, 9-30-05 (59 att., 35 comp., 4 TDs, 1 INT).Failed to gain 100+ yards passing:

49 yards vs. Ohio, 9-11-04 (19 att., 6 comp., 1 TD, 1 INT).Shutout:

41-0 vs. Youngstown State, 9-24-05.Was Shut Out:

45-0, vs. Miami, 9-28-96.Undefeated:

1976, 12-0.Undefeated, Home:

1980, 6-0.Undefeated, Road:

1981, 5-0.Failed To Win A Game:

0-8-1, 1903.Failed To Win, Home:

1993, 0-6.Failed To Win, Road:

1998, 0-4.100+ yards in penalties:

103 yards vs. West Virginia, 11-24-01 (9 penalties).

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Team Marks

RUSHING200+ yards rushing:

208, Quincy Wilson, West Virginia, 11-15-03.

2 players with 100-yards rushing:Syracuse, 11-6-04

123 yards (17 attempts, 1 TD), Walter Reyes

103 yards (23 attempts, 1 TD), Damien Rhodes30+ rushing attempts:

31, Cornell Brockington, Connecticut, 9-30-04 (185 yards, 1 TD).

100+ yards rushing and 100+ yards passing (one player):11-25-04, Rasheed Marshall, West Virginia, 104 yards rushing and

145 yards passing

50+ yard TD run:80 yards, Kevin Jones (Virginia Tech), 11-8-03.

3 TD rushing:Darius Walker (Notre Dame), 9-3-05.

4 TD rushing:Quincy Wilson (West Virginia), 11-15-03.

PASSING25+ completions:

29, Alex Smith, Utah (Tostitos Fiesta Bowl), 1-1-05 (37 attempts).50+ yard TD pass:

76 yards, South Florida, 10-15-05, (Pat Julmiste to Andre Hall).

300+ yards passing:328 yards, Alex Smith, Utah (Tostitos Fiesta Bowl), 1-1-05.

RECEIVING10+ receptions:

15, Paris Warren, Utah (Tostitos Fiesta Bowl), 1-1-05 (198 yards).

50+ yard TD reception:76 yards, South Florida, 10-15-05, (Andre Hall from Pat Julmiste).

150+ yards receiving:198, Paris Warren, Utah (Tostitos Fiesta Bowl), 1-1-05 (15 rec.).

2 players with 100-yards receiving:Rutgers, 10-23-04

113 yards (12 receptions, 1 TD), Tres Moses100 yards (5 receptions, 0 TDs), Clark Harris

Opponent Marks

MISCELLANEOUSOpponent failed to register a TD:

9-24-05, Youngstown State, Pitt won 41-0.

Safety by opponent:10-9-04, Temple, Quarterback Tyler Palko sacked in end zone byEric Carpenter.

Opponent punt return for TD:Willie Foster, Rutgers, 9-30-05 (71 yards).

Opponent kickoff return for TD:Gregory Golden, NC State, 12-20-01 (Tangerine Bowl) (90 yards).

Opponent fumble recovery for TD:Steve Gregory, Syracuse, 10-25-03 (7 yards).

Opponent interception for TD:Dion Byrum, Ohio, 9-9-05 (twice, 38 yards and 85 yards).

Opponent TD off blocked punt:Jhun Cook, UAB, 9-14-02 (15 yards).

Opponent TD off blocked FG:Ronyell Whitaker, Virginia Tech, 11-3-01 (71 yards).

Team gained 300+ yards passing:328 yards, Utah (Tostitos Fiesta Bowl), 1-1-05 (37 att., 29 comp.,4 TDs, 0 INT).

Team gained 300+ yards rushing:307 yards, West Virginia, 11-15-03 (58 attempts, 5 TDs).

Team failed to gain 100+ yards rushing:94 yards, Ohio, 9-9-05 (35 attempts).

Team failed to gain 100+ pass yards:43 yards, Youngstown State, 9-24-05 (25 att., 8 comp., 0 TDs, 1

INT).

Team failed to gain 100 yards in total offense:97 yards, Akron, 10-3-98 (57 rushing, 40 yards passing)

The Last Time...Pitt Opponents

Pitt Record Book Update

Rushing Yards in a Game

Name Opponent, Year Yards1. Pete Gonzalez ..................... Rutgers, 1997 ......................... 4702. John Congemi ..................... Navy, 1986 ............................ 4463. John Ryan ........................... West Virginia, 1994 ............... 4334. Tyler Palko ........................ South Florida ....................... 4115. Rod Rutherford .................... West Virginia, 2003 ............... 4196. David Priestley .................... Virginia Tech, 1999 ............... 4077. Alex Van Pelt ...................... Rutgers, 1992 ......................... 395

Alex Van Pelt ...................... Maryland, 1992 ...................... 3959. Matt Cavanaugh ................... Clemson, 1977 (Gator Bowl) .. 387

10. Alex Van Pelt ...................... Notre Dame, 1990 ................. 38411. Rod Rutherford .................... Rutgers, 2003 ......................... 38112. Tyler Palko ........................ Furman, 2004 ....................... 38013. David Priestley .................... Rutgers, 1999 ......................... 37514. Tyler Palko ........................ Rutgers, 2005 ....................... 371

Rushing Yards in a Season

Rushing Yards in a Career

Passing Yards in a Game

Passing Yards in a Season

Passing Yards in a Career

Receptions in a Game

Name Opponent, Year Yards1. Tony Dorsett ..................... Notre Dame, 1975 ................. 3032. Kevan Barlow ..................... West Virginia, 2000 ............... 2723. Tony Dorsett ..................... Army, 1975 ............................ 2684. Tony Dorsett ..................... Northwestern, 1973 ............... 2655. Curvin Richards .................. East Carolina, 1989 ............... 2646. Craig Heyward .................... Kent State, 1987 .................... 2597. Craig Heyward .................... Miami (FL), 1986 .................. 2548. Curtis Martin ...................... Texas, 1994 ........................... 2519. Warren Heller .................... Miami (OH), 1931 ................. 250

10. Joe McCall .......................... Army, 1983 ............................ 246

Name Season Yards1. Tony Dorsett ...................... 1976 .................................... 2,1502. Craig Heyward ..................... 1987 .................................... 1,7913. Tony Dorsett ...................... 1975 .................................... 1,686

Tony Dorsett ...................... 1973 .................................... 1,6865. Billy West ........................... 1994 .................................... 1,3586. Curvin Richards ................... 1989 .................................... 1,2827. Curvin Richards ................... 1988 .................................... 1,2288. Kevan Barlow ...................... 2000 .................................... 1,1679. Bryan Thomas .................... 1981 .................................... 1,132

10. Charles Gladman .................. 1985 .................................... 1,085

Name Seasons Yards1. Tony Dorsett ...................... 1973-76 .............................. 6,5262. Curvin Richards ................... 1988-90 .............................. 3,1923. Craig Heyward ..................... 1984, 1986-87 .................... 3,0864. Billy West ........................... 1993-97 .............................. 2,8035. Elliott Walker ..................... 1974-77 .............................. 2,7486. Curtis Martin ....................... 1991-94 .............................. 2,6437. Kevan Barlow ...................... 1997-2000 .......................... 2,4388. Bryan Thomas .................... 1978, 1980-82 .................... 2,1419. Charles Gladman .................. 1984-86 .............................. 2,019

10. Joe McCall ........................... 1980-83 .............................. 1,978

Name Season Yards1. Rod Rutherford .................... 2003 ................................... 3,6792. Alex Van Pelt ...................... 1992 ................................... 3,1633. Tyler Palko ........................ 2004 ................................... 3,0674. Alex Van Pelt ...................... 1989 ................................... 2,8815. Dan Marino ......................... 1981 ................................... 2,8766. Pete Gonzalez ..................... 1997 ................................... 2,8297. Alex Van Pelt ...................... 1991 ................................... 2,7968. Rod Rutherford .................... 2002 ................................... 2,7839. John Turman ....................... 2000 ................................... 2,482

10. Dan Marino ......................... 1982 ................................... 2,432

Name Seasons Yards1. Alex Van Pelt ....................... 1989-92 ........................... 11,2672. Dan Marino .......................... 1979-82 ............................. 8,5973. Rod Rutherford ..................... 2000-03 ............................. 6,7244. John Congemi ...................... 1983-86 ............................. 6,4675. Tyler Palko ......................... 2002- .................................. 4,6496. David Priestley ..................... 1999-2001 ......................... 4,5337. John Ryan ............................ 1992-95 ............................. 4,3348. Rick Trocano ....................... 1977-80 ............................. 4,2199. John Turman ........................ 1999-2000 ......................... 3,783

10. Matt Lytle ............................ 1994-98 ............................. 3,73811. Pete Gonzalez ...................... 1993-97 ............................. 3,70412. Dave Havern ........................ 1968, 1970-71 ................... 3,65913. Matt Cavanaugh ................... 1975-77 ............................. 3,378

Receptions in a SeasonName Season Receptions

1. Larry Fitzgerald .................... 2003 ........................................ 922. Latef Grim ............................ 1999 ........................................ 753. Antonio Bryant .................... 2000 ........................................ 734. Larry Fitzgerald .................... 2002 ........................................ 69

Jake Hoffart ......................... 1997 ........................................ 696. Greg Lee ............................. 2004 ........................................ 687. Latef Grim ............................ 1998 ........................................ 608. Dietrich Jells ......................... 1992 ........................................ 559. Bryan Thomas ..................... 1982 ........................................ 54

10. Antonio Bryant .................... 1999 ........................................ 51Billy Davis ............................ 1994 ........................................ 51Dave Moore ......................... 1991 ........................................ 51

Player Receptions Opponent1. Harry Orszulak ................. 16 ......................... Penn State, 19682. Antonio Bryant ................ 13 ..................... Virginia Tech, 19993. Larry Fitzgerald ................ 12 ............................... Toledo, 2003

Latef Grim ........................ 12 ..................... Virginia Tech, 1999Jake Hoffart ..................... 12 ............................... Rutgers, 1997Reggie Williams ................ 12 .......................... N.C. State, 1986

7. Larry Fitzgerald ................ 11 ..................... West Virginia, 2002Antonio Bryant ................ 11 ..................... West Virginia, 2001Latef Grim ........................ 11 .................. Boston College, 1999Steve Gaustad .................... 11 .................................. Navy, 1978Bob Longo ........................ 11 ................................ UCLA, 1966

Pitt records include bowl performances.

Pitt Record Book Update

Player Yards Opponent1. Dietrich Jells ....................... 225 .................. West Virginia, 19942. Antonio Bryant .................. 222 ............... Boston College, 20003. Antonio Bryant .................. 215 .................. Virginia Tech, 19994. Antonio Bryant .................. 212 ............... North Carolina, 20005. Larry Fitzgerald .................. 207 ............................ Rutgers, 20036. Larry Fitzgerald .................. 201 ............................ Toledo, 20037. Latef Grim .......................... 192 ........................ Villanova, 19988. Greg Lee ........................... 188 ....................... Syracuse, 2004

Latef Grim .......................... 188 .................. Virginia Tech, 199910. Antonio Bryant .................. 186 .................. West Virginia, 2001

Receiving Yards in a CareerName Seasons Yards

1. Antonio Bryant ................. 1999-2001 ............................ 3,0612. Dietrich Jells ...................... 1991-95 ................................. 3,0033. Latef Grim ......................... 1998-2000 ............................ 2,6804. Larry Fitzgerald ................. 2002-03 ................................. 2,6775. Dwight Collins ................... 1980-83 ................................. 2,2646. Gordon Jones ..................... 1975-78 ................................. 2,2307. Greg Lee .......................... 2003- ..................................... 2,1728. Henry Tuten ...................... 1987-89 ................................. 1,7589. Billy Davis ......................... 1991-94 ................................. 1,680

10. Bob Longo ......................... 1965-67 ................................. 1,621

Receiving Yards in a Game

Receptions in a Career Total Offense in a CareerName Seasons Receptions

1. Latef Grim ...................... 1998-2000 ................................... 1782. Antonio Bryant .............. 1999-2001 ................................... 1733. Larry Fitzgerald .............. 2002-03 ....................................... 1614. Dietrich Jells ................... 1991-95 ....................................... 1605. Dwight Collins ................ 1980-83 ....................................... 133

Gordon Jones .................. 1975-78 ....................................... 1337. Billy Davis ...................... 1991-94 ....................................... 1208. Steve Moyer ................... 1969-71 ....................................... 1179. Greg Lee ....................... 2003- ........................................... 110

10. Jake Hoffart ................... 1996-97 ....................................... 108

Receiving Yards in a SeasonName Season Yards

1. Larry Fitzgerald ............................. 2003 ............................ 1,6722. Antonio Bryant ............................. 2000 ............................ 1,4573. Greg Lee ...................................... 2004 ............................ 1,2974. Latef Grim ..................................... 1999 ............................ 1,1065. Dietrich Jells .................................. 1992 ............................ 1,0916. Larry Fitzgerald ............................. 2002 ............................ 1,0057. Henry Tuten .................................. 1989 ............................... 9758. Latef Grim ..................................... 1998 ............................... 9069. Olanda Truitt ................................. 1990 ............................... 895

10. Terry Murphy ............................... 1997 ............................... 891

Name Seasons Rush Pass Total1. Alex Van Pelt ........... 1988-92 .......... -119 ......... 11,267 11,1482. Dan Marino .............. 1979-82 .......... -277 ......... 8,597 .... 8,3203. Rod Rutherford ......... 2000-03 .......... 885 ........... 6,724 .... 7,6094. Tony Dorsett ........... 1973-76 .......... 6,526 ....... 0 ........... 6,5265. John Congemi ........... 1983-86 .......... -116 ......... 6,467 .... 6,3516. Rick Trocano ........... 1977-80 .......... 673 ........... 4,219 .... 4,8927. Tyler Palko ............. 2002- .............. 25 ............. 4,649 .... 4,6748. David Priestley ......... 1999-2001 ...... -88 ........... 4,533 .... 4,4459. John Ryan ................. 1992-95 .......... -356 ......... 4,336 .... 3,980

10. Pete Gonzalez ........... 1993-97 .......... 230 ........... 3,704 .... 3,93411. Matt Cavanaugh ....... 1975-77 .......... 538 ........... 3,378 .... 3,916

Tackles in a CareerPlayer Years Tackles Assists Total

1. Arnie Weatherington 1973-76 276 201 4772. Hugh Green 1977-80 273 168 4413. Tom Tumulty 1991-95 249 164 4134. Gerald Hayes 1999-2002 253 149 4025. Steve Apke 1983-86 180 188 3686. Jerry Olsavsky 1985-88 228 139 3677. Troy Benson 1981-84 146 205 3518. Lewis Moore 2000-03 228 116 3449. Tez Morris 2002- 197 145 34210. Ramon Walker 1999-2001 206 122 32811. Caesar Aldisert 1981-84 134 179 31312. Don Parrish 1973-76 184 124 30813. Tom Flynn 1980-83 198 99 29714. Al Romano 1973-76 173 122 29515. Rickey Jackson 1977-80 166 124 29016. Al Chesley 1975-78 172 105 27717. Randy Holloway 1974-77 176 92 26818. Jeff Pelusi 1976-79 149 113 262

Amir Purifoy 1998-2001 145 117 26220. Ricardo McDonald 1988-91 160 100 26021. Curtis McGhee 1993-97 162 82 24422. H.B. Blades 2003- 138 104 242

Tony Woods 1983-86 141 101 242Phil Clarke 1995-98 157 85 242

25. Burt Grossman 1985-88 110 129 239

59 Mark Estermyer ............... LS FR* 6-2 240Chippewa, PA/Blackhawk

28 (D) Matt Flaus ....................... QB JR* 6-2 190Jefferson, PA/Thomas Jefferson

61 Eric Fritz ......................... OL JR* 6-3 330Dublin, OH/Dublin Coffman

48 Doug Fulmer .................... LB FR 6-3 210Syracuse, NY/Henninger

2 Marcus Furman*** .......... WR SR* 5-9 185Connellsville, PA/Connellsville

45 Erik Gill*** ..................... TE SR* 6-5 275Belle Vernon, PA/Belle Vernon Area

18 Adam Graessle** ............ P/K JR 6-4 225Dublin, OH/Dublin Coffman

8 Adam Gunn ...................... LB FR* 6-1 215Vandergrift, PA/Kiski Area

77 Zach Haulman .................. OL FR 6-3 270Altoona, PA/Altoona

92 Michael Hearn .................. DL SO* 6-5 265Cleveland, OH/Glenville

9 J.J. Horne*** ................. LB SR* 6-3 230Franklin, PA/Franklin

52 Ron Idoko* ....................... DL SR* 6-2 300Bronx, NY/John F. Kennedy

36 Rashad Jennings ............... RB FR 6-1 235Forest, VA/Lynchburg Christian Academy

53 Derrell Jones ................... DL FR 6-1 305Accokeek, MD/Westlake

32 (D) Brian Kaiser ..................... DB FR 6-0 200Hightstown, NJ/Hightstown

81 Derek Kinder* .................. WR SO 6-1 200Albion, NY/Albion

43 Raymond Kirkley*** ......... RB SR* 5-10 225Madison, VA/Madison County/Fork Union Military Acad. (VA)

69 Frank Kochin .................... OL FR* 6-4 280Pittsburgh, PA/Keystone Oaks

9 (D) Justin Latore .................... WR FR* 5-11 185Pittsburgh, PA/Fox Chapel

12 Bernard “Josh” Lay*** ..... DB SR 6-2 195Aliquippa, PA/Aliquippa/Valley Forge Military Academy (PA)

37 Conor Lee ........................ PK FR* 5-11 195Upper St. Clair, PA/Upper St. Clair/Fork Union Milit. Acad.(VA)

86 Greg Lee** ...................... WR JR 6-2 200Tampa, FL/Chamberlain

19 Keith Malley .................... LB SR 6-1 200Pittsburgh, PA/Thomas Jefferson

27 Brandon Mason* .............. RB SO 6-1 215Phillipsburg, NJ/Phillipsburg

1 Cedric McGee .................. WR FR 6-1 190Fort Lauderdale, FL/Plantation

75 Mike McGlynn* ............... OL SO* 6-5 325Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch

41 Chris McKillop* ................ DL SO* 6-3 245Export, PA/Kiski Area

40 Scott McKillop ................. LB FR* 6-2 240Export, PA/Kiski Area

19 (D) Larry Moore ..................... WR JR* 5-9 180Gahanna, OH/Lincoln

20 Tez Morris*** ................ DB SR* 5-10 190Hamilton, OH/Hamilton

23 Tim Murphy*** ............... FB SR* 5-10 235Akron, OH/John R. Buchtel

15 Shane Murray .................. QB FR 6-1 185Pittsburgh, PA/Pittsburgh Central Catholic

93 Gus Mustakas .................. DL FR 6-3 250Cooper City, FL/Chaminade-Madonna Prep

3 Tyler Palko** .................. QB JR* 6-2 220Imperial, PA/West Allegheny

83 John Pelusi ...................... TE FR 6-3 240Pittsburgh, PA/Pittsburgh Central Catholic

87 Marcel Pestano ................ WR FR* 6-1 190Lehigh Acres, FL/Lehigh Senior

16 David Abdul** ................. PK JR* 5-10 200Hartville, OH/Massillon Washington

49 Justin Acierno** .............. FB SR* 6-1 235Pittsburgh, PA/Pittsburgh Central Catholic

85 Robbie Agnone .................. TE FR* 6-6 245Etters, PA/Red Land

80 Terrell Allen* ................... WR SO* 6-0 195Wellford, SC/James F. Byrnes

47 (D) Lance Asbee .................... FB SO* 6-0 240Pittsburgh, PA/Fox Chapel

62 John Bachman .................. OL FR 6-4 260Moon Township, PA/Moon Area

26 Branden Ballard ................ WR JR 6-2 200Detroit, MI/Martin Luther King

44 Brian Bennett** ............... LB JR* 6-0 235Delanco, NJ/Holy Cross

51 H.B. Blades** .................. LB JR 6-0 240Plantation, FL/Plantation

90 Craig Bokor ...................... DL FR 6-3 290Aliquippa, PA/Hopewell/Valley Forge Military Academy (PA)

98 Vernon Botts* .................. DL JR* 6-4 260Eastampton, NJ/Rancocas Valley Regional

10 (D) Chris Bova ....................... FB FR 5-11 240Baldwin, PA/Baldwin

24 Jemeel Brady* ................. DB SO* 6-0 205Miami, FL/Miami Killian

26 (D) Shane Brooks ................... RB FR 5-10 230Duquesne, PA/Duquesne

35 (D) Irvan Brown ..................... DB FR 6-0 185Brewerton, NY/Paul V. Moore

78 John Brown ..................... OL FR 6-3 295Lower Burrell, PA/Burrell

46 Sam Bryant** .................. DB JR* 6-0 230Reading, PA/Reading

84 Steve Buches** ............... TE JR* 6-4 250Pittsburgh, PA/Pittsburgh Central Catholic

38 Kellen Campbell* .............. FB SR* 6-0 235Imperial, PA/West Allegheny

29 Tommie Campbell ............. DB FR 6-2 190Aliquippa, PA/Aliquippa

21 Reggie Carter* ................. DB JR* 6-0 185Naples, FL/Naples

31 (D) Bill Cassleman .................. DB FR* 6-1 200Spring Lake, MI/Muskegon Catholic Central

88 (D) Mike Castiglione ............... LS FR 6-0 215Greenville, PA/Greenville

82 Kelvin Chandler* ............... WR SO 6-2 185Fort Lauderdale, FL/Dillard

58 Joe Clermond* ................. DL SO* 6-2 250Tampa, FL/Chamberlain

72 Chase Clowser ................. OL FR* 6-7 340LaGrange, OH/LaGrange-Keystone

31 Conredge Collins ............... RB FR 5-11 225Miami, FL/Monsignor Edward Pace

5 Kennard Cox* ................... DB SO* 6-1 195Miami, FL/Miami Killian

22 Josh Cummings* .............. PK SR 5-11 205Newhall, CA/Hart/College of the Canyons (CA)

57 C.J. Davis ........................ OL FR 6-2 290Imperial, PA/West Allegheny

97 Corey Davis ..................... DL FR* 6-1 300Pittsburgh, PA/Peabody

6 (D) Steve Dell ........................ LB FR 6-1 230Fort Lauderdale, FL/Santaluces Community

4 Joe DelSardo** ............... WR JR 5-8 195Pittsburgh, PA/Seton-LaSalle

67 Mike DeLuca .................... OL SO* 6-3 300Chardon, OH/Notre Dame Cathedral Latin

50 Rashaad Duncan ............... DL FR 6-1 280Belle Glade, FL/Glades Central

15 (D) Julius Eggleston ............... DB FR* 6-2 205Bethlehem, PA/Bethlehem Catholic

29 (D) John Pettiford .................. RB SO* 5-11 200Vienna, VA/Oakton

10 Mike Phillips* .................. DB SO* 5-11 195Warren, OH/Warren Harding

18 (D) Austin Ransom ................. WR FR* 5-11 195Williamsville, NY/Williamsville East

25 Darrelle Revis* ................ DB SO 6-0 190Aliquippa, PA/Aliquippa

35 Doug Roseberry* .............. LB SR* 6-0 225Tyrone, PA/Tyrone Area

54 Charles Sallet** ............... DL JR* 6-0 235Tampa, FL/Armwood

6 Cody Sawhill .................... PK FR 6-0 180Galloway, NJ/Absegami

17 Clint Session** ................ LB JR 6-0 235Pompano Beach, FL/Blanche Ely

60 John Simonitis** ............. OL JR* 6-4 325Dallas, PA/Dallas

55 Thomas Smith*** ............ DL SR* 6-4 300Capitol Heights, MD/Suitland Senior

56 Charles Spencer*** ......... OL SR* 6-5 330Poughkeepsie, NY/Poughkeepsie/Trinity-Pawling School (NY)

34 LaRod Stephens-Howling ... RB FR 5-7 165Johnstown, PA/Greater Johnstown

30 (D) Lucas Stone ..................... PK FR 6-1 170Bluefield, WV/Bluefield

14 Darrell Strong* ................ TE SO 6-5 260Fort Lauderdale, FL/Plantation

11 Bill Stull .......................... QB FR 6-3 200Pittsburgh, PA/Seton-LaSalle

28 Eric Thatcher ................... DB FR* 5-9 190Cincinnati, OH/Cincinnati Moeller

39 Derron Thomas* .............. LB SO* 6-1 235Forestville, MD/Eleanor Roosevelt

91 Phil Tillman* .................... DL SR 6-1 315Edgewood, MD/Joppatowne/Valley Forge Military Acad. (PA)

30 Tyler Tipton ..................... LB FR* 6-2 245Goode, VA/Lynchburg Christian Academy

7 Michael Toerper ............... DB FR 6-1 180York, PA/Central York

76 Neal Tracey ..................... OL SO* 6-3 295Glocester, RI/Ponaganset

88 Oderick Turner ................. WR FR 6-2 180Teaneck, NJ/Teaneck

64 Chris Vangas* .................. C SO* 6-2 300Dayton, OH/Chaminade-Julienne

4 (D) Ross Ventrone .................. DB FR 5-9 170Bridgeville, PA/Chartiers Valley

68 Joe Villani* ...................... C JR* 6-3 300Wantagh, NY/St. Anthony’s

71 Dave Weber ..................... OL FR* 6-3 310Swedesburg, PA/Upper Merion

74 Dale Williams*** ............ OL SR* 6-6 300Erie, PA/Cathedral Prep

70 Dominic Williams ............. OL FR* 6-4 300Colorado Springs, CO/Harrison/Air Force Prep (CO)

95 Ernest “Mick” Williams .... DL FR 6-1 260Monessen, PA/Monessen

47 Nick Williams .................. DL FR* 6-2 275Plantation, FL/Plantation

32 Mark Yezovich ................. FB SO* 6-0 245North Braddock, PA/Woodland Hills

* following class denotes redshirt season* following name denotes letters earned(D) denotes duplicate number

2005 PITT ALPHABETICAL ROSTER

2005 PITT NUMERICAL ROSTER1 Cedric McGee .................. WR FR 6-1 190

Fort Lauderdale, FL/Plantation2 Marcus Furman*** .......... WR SR* 5-9 185

Connellsville, PA/Connellsville3 Tyler Palko** .................. QB JR* 6-2 220

Imperial, PA/West Allegheny4 Joe DelSardo** ............... WR JR 5-8 195

Pittsburgh, PA/Seton-LaSalle4 (D) Ross Ventrone .................. DB FR 5-9 170

Bridgeville, PA/Chartiers Valley5 Kennard Cox* ................... DB SO* 6-1 195

Miami, FL/Miami Killian6 Cody Sawhill .................... PK FR 6-0 180

Galloway, NJ/Absegami6 (D) Steve Dell ........................ LB FR 6-1 230

Fort Lauderdale, FL/Santaluces Community7 Michael Toerper ............... DB FR 6-1 180

York, PA/Central York8 Adam Gunn ...................... LB FR* 6-1 215

Vandergrift, PA/Kiski Area9 J.J. Horne*** ................. LB SR* 6-3 230

Franklin, PA/Franklin9 (D) Justin Latore .................... WR FR* 5-11 185

Pittsburgh, PA/Fox Chapel10 Mike Phillips* .................. DB SO* 5-11 195

Warren, OH/Warren Harding10 (D) Chris Bova ....................... FB FR 5-11 240

Baldwin, PA/Baldwin11 Bill Stull .......................... QB FR 6-3 200

Pittsburgh, PA/Seton-LaSalle12 Bernard “Josh” Lay*** ..... DB SR 6-2 195

Aliquippa, PA/Aliquippa/Valley Forge Military Academy (PA)14 Darrell Strong* ................ TE SO 6-5 260

Fort Lauderdale, FL/Plantation15 Shane Murray .................. QB FR 6-1 185

Pittsburgh, PA/Pittsburgh Central Catholic15 (D) Julius Eggleston ............... DB FR* 6-2 205

Bethlehem, PA/Bethlehem Catholic16 David Abdul** ................. PK JR* 5-10 200

Hartville, OH/Massillon Washington17 Clint Session** ................ LB JR 6-0 235

Pompano Beach, FL/Blanche Ely18 Adam Graessle** ............ P/K JR 6-4 225

Dublin, OH/Dublin Coffman18 (D) Austin Ransom ................. WR FR* 5-11 195

Williamsville, NY/Williamsville East19 Keith Malley .................... LB SR 6-1 200

Pittsburgh, PA/Thomas Jefferson19 (D) Larry Moore ..................... WR JR* 5-9 180

Gahanna, OH/Lincoln20 Tez Morris*** ................ DB SR* 5-10 190

Hamilton, OH/Hamilton21 Reggie Carter* ................. DB JR* 6-0 185

Naples, FL/Naples22 Josh Cummings* .............. PK SR 5-11 205

Newhall, CA/Hart/College of the Canyons (CA)23 Tim Murphy*** ............... FB SR* 5-10 235

Akron, OH/John R. Buchtel24 Jemeel Brady* ................. DB SO* 6-0 205

Miami, FL/Miami Killian25 Darrelle Revis* ................ DB SO 6-0 190

Aliquippa, PA/Aliquippa26 Branden Ballard ................ WR JR 6-2 200

Detroit, MI/Martin Luther King26 (D) Shane Brooks ................... RB FR 5-10 230

Duquesne, PA/Duquesne27 Brandon Mason* .............. RB SO 6-1 215

Phillipsburg, NJ/Phillipsburg28 Eric Thatcher ................... DB FR* 5-9 190

Cincinnati, OH/Cincinnati Moeller28 (D) Matt Flaus ....................... QB JR* 6-2 190

Jefferson, PA/Thomas Jefferson

29 Tommie Campbell ............. DB FR 6-2 190Aliquippa, PA/Aliquippa

29 (D) John Pettiford .................. RB SO* 5-11 200Vienna, VA/Oakton

30 Tyler Tipton ..................... LB FR* 6-2 245Goode, VA/Lynchburg Christian Academy

30 (D) Lucas Stone ..................... PK FR 6-1 170Bluefield, WV/Bluefield

31 Conredge Collins ............... RB FR 5-11 225Miami, FL/Monsignor Edward Pace

31 (D) Bill Cassleman .................. DB FR* 6-1 200Spring Lake, MI/Muskegon Catholic Central

32 Mark Yezovich ................. FB SO* 6-0 245North Braddock, PA/Woodland Hills

32 (D) Brian Kaiser ..................... DB FR 6-0 200Hightstown, NJ/Hightstown

34 LaRod Stephens-Howling ... RB FR 5-7 165Johnstown, PA/Greater Johnstown

35 Doug Roseberry* .............. LB SR* 6-0 225Tyrone, PA/Tyrone Area

35 (D) Irvan Brown ..................... DB FR 6-0 185Brewerton, NY/Paul V. Moore

36 Rashad Jennings ............... RB FR 6-1 235Forest, VA/Lynchburg Christian Academy

37 Conor Lee ........................ PK FR* 5-11 195Upper St. Clair, PA/Upper St. Clair/Fork Union Milit. Acad.(VA)

38 Kellen Campbell* .............. FB SR* 6-0 235Imperial, PA/West Allegheny

39 Derron Thomas* .............. LB SO* 6-1 235Forestville, MD/Eleanor Roosevelt

40 Scott McKillop ................. LB FR* 6-2 240Export, PA/Kiski Area

41 Chris McKillop* ................ DL SO* 6-3 245Export, PA/Kiski Area

43 Raymond Kirkley*** ......... RB SR* 5-10 225Madison, VA/Madison County/Fork Union Milit. Acad. (VA)

44 Brian Bennett** ............... LB JR* 6-0 235Delanco, NJ/Holy Cross

45 Erik Gill*** ..................... TE SR* 6-5 275Belle Vernon, PA/Belle Vernon Area

46 Sam Bryant** .................. DB JR* 6-0 230Reading, PA/Reading

47 Nick Williams .................. DL FR* 6-2 275Plantation, FL/Plantation

47 (D) Lance Asbee .................... FB SO* 6-0 240Pittsburgh, PA/Fox Chapel

48 Doug Fulmer .................... LB FR 6-3 210Syracuse, NY/Henninger

49 Justin Acierno** .............. FB SR* 6-1 235Pittsburgh, PA/Pittsburgh Central Catholic

50 Rashaad Duncan ............... DL FR 6-1 280Belle Glade, FL/Glades Central

51 H.B. Blades** .................. LB JR 6-0 240Plantation, FL/Plantation

52 Ron Idoko* ....................... DL SR* 6-2 300Bronx, NY/John F. Kennedy

53 Derrell Jones ................... DL FR 6-1 305Accokeek, MD/Westlake

54 Charles Sallet** ............... DL JR* 6-0 235Tampa, FL/Armwood

55 Thomas Smith*** ............ DL SR* 6-4 300Capitol Heights, MD/Suitland Senior

56 Charles Spencer*** ......... OL SR* 6-5 330Poughkeepsie, NY/Poughkeepsie/Trinity-Pawling School

57 C.J. Davis ........................ OL FR 6-2 290Imperial, PA/West Allegheny

58 Joe Clermond* ................. DL SO* 6-2 250Tampa, FL/Chamberlain

59 Mark Estermyer ............... LS FR* 6-2 240Chippewa, PA/Blackhawk

60 John Simonitis** ............. OL JR* 6-4 325Dallas, PA/Dallas

61 Eric Fritz ......................... OL JR* 6-3 330Dublin, OH/Dublin Coffman

62 John Bachman .................. OL FR 6-4 260Moon Township, PA/Moon Area

64 Chris Vangas* .................. C SO* 6-2 300Dayton, OH/Chaminade-Julienne

67 Mike DeLuca .................... OL SO* 6-3 300Chardon, OH/Notre Dame Cathedral Latin

68 Joe Villani* ...................... C JR* 6-3 300Wantagh, NY/St. Anthony’s

69 Frank Kochin .................... OL FR* 6-4 280Pittsburgh, PA/Keystone Oaks

70 Dominic Williams ............. OL FR* 6-4 300Colorado Springs, CO/Harrison/Air Force Prep (CO)

71 Dave Weber ..................... OL FR* 6-3 310Swedesburg, PA/Upper Merion

72 Chase Clowser ................. OL FR* 6-7 340LaGrange, OH/LaGrange-Keystone

74 Dale Williams*** ............ OL SR* 6-6 300Erie, PA/Cathedral Prep

75 Mike McGlynn* ............... OL SO* 6-5 325Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch

76 Neal Tracey ..................... OL SO* 6-3 295Glocester, RI/Ponaganset

77 Zach Haulman .................. OL FR 6-3 270Altoona, PA/Altoona

78 John Brown ..................... OL FR 6-3 295Lower Burrell, PA/Burrell

80 Terrell Allen* ................... WR SO* 6-0 195Wellford, SC/James F. Byrnes

81 Derek Kinder* .................. WR SO 6-1 200Albion, NY/Albion

82 Kelvin Chandler* ............... WR SO 6-2 185Fort Lauderdale, FL/Dillard

83 John Pelusi ...................... TE FR 6-3 240Pittsburgh, PA/Pittsburgh Central Catholic

84 Steve Buches** ............... TE JR* 6-4 250Pittsburgh, PA/Pittsburgh Central Catholic

85 Robbie Agnone .................. TE FR* 6-6 245Etters, PA/Red Land

86 Greg Lee** ...................... WR JR 6-2 200Tampa, FL/Chamberlain

87 Marcel Pestano ................ WR FR* 6-1 190Lehigh Acres, FL/Lehigh Senior

88 Oderick Turner ................. WR FR 6-2 180Teaneck, NJ/Teaneck

88 (D) Mike Castiglione ............... LS FR 6-0 215Greenville, PA/Greenville

90 Craig Bokor ...................... DL FR 6-3 290Aliquippa, PA/Hopewell/Valley Forge Military Acad. (PA)

91 Phil Tillman* .................... DL SR 6-1 315Edgewood, MD/Joppatowne/Valley Forge Milit. Acad. (PA)

92 Michael Hearn .................. DL SO* 6-5 265Cleveland, OH/Glenville

93 Gus Mustakas .................. DL FR 6-3 250Cooper City, FL/Chaminade-Madonna Prep

95 Ernest “Mick” Williams .... DL FR 6-1 260Monessen, PA/Monessen

97 Corey Davis ..................... DL FR* 6-1 300Pittsburgh, PA/Peabody

98 Vernon Botts* .................. DL JR* 6-4 260Eastampton, NJ/Rancocas Valley Regional

* following class denotes redshirt season* following name denotes letters earned(D) denotes duplicate number

University of Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh Game Results (as of Oct 16, 2005) All games

Overall Conference Date Opponent Score Record Record Time Attend ---- -------- ----- -------- -------- ---- ------ 9/3/05 NOTRE DAME 21-42 L 0- 1- 0 0- 0- 0 3:25 66451 9/9/05 at Ohio O 10-16 L 0- 2- 0 0- 0- 0 3:19 24545 9/17/05 at Nebraska 6-7 L 0- 3- 0 0- 0- 0 3:12 77336 9/24/05 YOUNGSTOWN STATE W 41-0 1- 3- 0 0- 0- 0 2:53 43135 * 9/30/05 at Rutgers 29-37 L 1- 4- 0 0- 1- 0 3:55 37514 * 10/8/05 CINCINNATI W 38-20 2- 4- 0 1- 1- 0 3:23 30343 * 10/15/05 SOUTH FLORIDA W 31-17 3- 4- 0 2- 1- 0 3:11 33497 * 10/22/05 SYRACUSE * 11/3/05 at Louisville * 11/12/05 CONNECTICUT * 11/24/05 at West Virginia

* indicates conference game

First ----RUSHING---- ----------PASSING---------- --TOTAL OFFENSE-- Return Penalty Turn-

Opponent Score Downs Number-Yards Attempts-Comp-Int Yards Plays Yards Yards Yards Overs

-------- ----- --/-- -------/------- --------/-------- --/-- --/-- ---/--- --/-- ---/--- --/--

NOTRE DAME.......... 21-42 20/33 31-103 / 50-275 35-20- 1 / 27-18- 1 220/227 66/77 323/502 83/58 55/94 2/1

Ohio................ 10-16 13/11 41-148 / 35-94 26-13- 3 / 24-14- 0 120/114 67/59 268/208 130/228 80/42 3/0

Nebraska............ 6-7 14/14 36-114 / 48-174 28-11- 0 / 20-10- 0 190/93 64/68 304/267 7/146 35/91 0/0

YOUNGSTOWN STATE.... 41-0 25/11 43-221 / 31-109 24-15- 1 / 25- 8- 1 307/43 67/56 528/152 75/47 80/89 2/1

Rutgers............. 29-37 24/19 25--11 / 43-203 59-35- 1 / 28-14- 2 371/250 84/71 360/453 287/173 45/102 3/2

CINCINNATI.......... 38-20 16/18 41-146 / 41-113 32-14- 0 / 32-13- 1 175/199 73/73 321/312 192/181 53/65 2/2

SOUTH FLORIDA....... 31-17 15/19 42-127 / 47-142 21-15- 0 / 37-18- 1 203/222 63/84 330/364 49/87 51/54 2/3

Totals.............. 176-139 127/125 259-848 /295-1110 225-123- 6/193- 95- 6 1586/1148 484/488 2434/2258 823/920 399/537 14/9

Note: Game totals are displayed in the format TEAM/OPPONENT for each category

University of Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh Overall Team Statistics (as of Oct 16, 2005) All games

TEAM STATISTICS PITT OPP -------------------------------------------------------- SCORING....................... 176 139 Points Per Game............. 25.1 19.9 FIRST DOWNS................... 127 125 Rushing..................... 43 64 Passing..................... 69 43 Penalty..................... 15 18 RUSHING YARDAGE............... 848 1110 Yards gained rushing........ 1116 1257 Yards lost rushing.......... 268 147 Rushing Attempts............ 259 295 Average Per Rush............ 3.3 3.8 Average Per Game............ 121.1 158.6 TDs Rushing................. 6 7 PASSING YARDAGE............... 1586 1148 Att-Comp-Int................ 225-123-6 193-95-6 Average Per Pass............ 7.0 5.9 Average Per Catch........... 12.9 12.1 Average Per Game............ 226.6 164.0 TDs Passing................. 12 8 TOTAL OFFENSE................. 2434 2258 Total Plays................. 484 488 Average Per Play............ 5.0 4.6 Average Per Game............ 347.7 322.6 KICK RETURNS: #-YARDS......... 20-498 24-473 PUNT RETURNS: #-YARDS......... 23-290 18-311 INT RETURNS: #-YARDS.......... 6-27 6-136 KICK RETURN AVERAGE........... 24.9 19.7 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE........... 12.6 17.3 INT RETURN AVERAGE............ 4.5 22.7 FUMBLES-LOST.................. 13-8 6-3 PENALTIES-YARDS............... 47-399 62-537 Average Per Game............ 57.0 76.7 PUNTS-YARDS................... 43-1842 49-1898 Average Per Punt............ 42.8 38.7 Net punt average............ 35.6 32.8 TIME OF POSSESSION/GAME....... 28:45 31:15 3RD-DOWN CONVERSIONS.......... 36/107 33/106 3rd-Down Pct................ 34% 31% 4TH-DOWN CONVERSIONS.......... 5/10 4/9 4th-Down Pct................ 50% 44% SACKS BY-YARDS................ 16-90 24-195 MISC YARDS.................... 8 0 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED............. 20 18 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS.......... 11-14 5-10 PAT-ATTEMPTS.................. 15-16 16-16 ATTENDANCE.................... 173426 139395 Games/Avg Per Game.......... 4/43356 3/46465 Neutral Site Games.......... 0/0

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total -------------------- --- --- --- --- --- --- Pittsburgh.......... 29 44 62 41 0 - 176 Opponents........... 41 55 28 9 6 - 139

University of Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh Overall Individual Statistics (as of Oct 16, 2005) All games

RUSHING GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long

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KIRKLEY,Raymond 7 74 346 21 325 4.4 1 55 46.4 REVIS,Darrelle 21 276 13.1 1 79

STEPHENS-HOWLING 5 44 257 8 249 5.7 0 41 49.8 DELSARDO,Joe 1 8 8.0 0 8

JENNINGS,Rashad 4 42 201 7 194 4.6 1 31 48.5 GUNN,Adam 1 6 6.0 0 0

MURPHY,Tim 7 24 100 9 91 3.8 1 43 13.0 Total.......... 23 290 12.6 1 79

PETTIFORD,John 2 10 71 0 71 7.1 0 26 35.5 Opponents...... 18 311 17.3 1 71

PESTANO,Marcel 7 1 15 0 15 15.0 0 15 2.1

COLLINS,C. 2 7 16 1 15 2.1 0 6 7.5 INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds Avg TD Long

FURMAN,Marcus 3 2 9 0 9 4.5 0 7 3.0 --------------------------------------------

CAMPBELL,Kellen 5 2 8 0 8 4.0 0 5 1.6 REVIS,Darrelle 3 12 4.0 0 9

TEAM-Pittsburgh 5 4 0 6 -6 -1.5 0 0 -1.2 BRYANT,Sam 1 0 0.0 0 0

PALKO,Tyler 7 49 93 216 -123 -2.5 3 10 -17.6 LAY,Josh 1 11 11.0 0 11

Total.......... 7 259 1116 268 848 3.3 6 55 121.1 HORNE,J.J. 1 4 4.0 0 4

Opponents...... 7 295 1257 147 1110 3.8 7 33 158.6 Total.......... 6 27 4.5 0 11

Opponents...... 6 136 22.7 2 85

PASSING GP Effic Att-Cmp-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G

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PALKO,Tyler 7 128.49 219-122-6 55.7 1569 12 73 224.1 --------------------------------------------

TEAM-Pittsburgh 5 0.00 3-0-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 ALLEN,Terrell 11 284 25.8 0 69

STULL,Bill 2 121.40 2-1-0 50.0 17 0 17 8.5 FURMAN,Marcus 4 80 20.0 0 33

GRAESSLE,Adam 7 0.00 1-0-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 PESTANO,Marcel 2 30 15.0 0 14

Total.......... 7 126.14 225-123-6 54.7 1586 12 73 226.6 BRADY,Jemeel 1 0 0.0 0 0

Opponents...... 7 106.65 193-95-6 49.2 1148 8 76 164.0 STEPHENS-HOWLING 1 95 95.0 1 95

MASON,Brandon 1 9 9.0 0 9

RECEIVING GP No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G Total.......... 20 498 24.9 1 95

------------------------------------------------------ Opponents...... 24 473 19.7 0 30

LEE,Greg 7 32 664 20.8 5 73 94.9

KINDER,Derek 7 20 207 10.4 1 24 29.6 FUMBLE RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long

STRONG,Darrell 7 12 185 15.4 1 25 26.4 --------------------------------------------

BUCHES,Steve 7 12 129 10.8 1 21 18.4 HORNE,J.J. 1 8 8.0 0 8

DELSARDO,Joe 7 12 123 10.2 0 26 17.6 Total.......... 1 8 8.0 0 8

GILL,Erik 7 11 115 10.5 1 26 16.4 Opponents...... 0 0 0.0 0 0

MURPHY,Tim 7 9 69 7.7 1 15 9.9

KIRKLEY,Raymond 7 7 56 8.0 1 39 8.0

JENNINGS,Rashad 4 3 17 5.7 0 14 4.2

STEPHENS-HOWLING 5 2 9 4.5 0 5 1.8

ACIERNO,Justin 5 2 7 3.5 1 5 1.4

PESTANO,Marcel 7 1 5 5.0 0 5 0.7

Total.......... 7 123 1586 12.9 12 73 226.6

Opponents...... 7 95 1148 12.1 8 76 164.0

University of Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh Overall Individual Statistics (as of Oct 16, 2005) All games

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SCORING TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Points TOTAL OFFENSE G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G

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CUMMINGS,Josh 0 9-12 9-9 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 36 PALKO,Tyler 7 268 -123 1569 1446 206.6

LEE,Greg 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0 0 32 KIRKLEY,Raymond 7 74 325 0 325 46.4

PALKO,Tyler 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 3-3 0 0 18 STEPHENS-HOWLING 5 44 249 0 249 49.8

MURPHY,Tim 2 0-0 0-0 1-1 0 0-0 0 0 14 JENNINGS,Rashad 4 42 194 0 194 48.5

ABDUL,David 0 2-2 6-7 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 MURPHY,Tim 7 24 91 0 91 13.0

KIRKLEY,Raymond 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 PETTIFORD,John 2 10 71 0 71 35.5

STRONG,Darrell 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 2 0-0 0 0 10 STULL,Bill 2 2 0 17 17 8.5

STEPHENS-HOWLING 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 PESTANO,Marcel 7 1 15 0 15 2.1

JENNINGS,Rashad 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 COLLINS,C. 2 7 15 0 15 7.5

BUCHES,Steve 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 FURMAN,Marcus 3 2 9 0 9 3.0

REVIS,Darrelle 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 CAMPBELL,Kellen 5 2 8 0 8 1.6

KINDER,Derek 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 TEAM-Pittsburgh 5 7 -6 0 -6 -1.2

ACIERNO,Justin 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Total.......... 7 484 848 1586 2434 347.7

GILL,Erik 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Opponents...... 7 488 1110 1148 2258 322.6

Total.......... 20 11-14 15-16 1-1 3 3-3 0 0 176

Opponents...... 18 5-10 16-16 0-0 0 0-1 0 0 139

PUNTING No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 Blkd

FIELD GOALS FGM-FGA Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg Blk ----------------------------------------------------------

----------------------------------------------------------------- GRAESSLE,Adam 42 1842 43.9 67 9 4 12 0

CUMMINGS,Josh 9-12 75.0 0-0 5-5 2-2 2-5 0-0 49 2 TEAM-Pittsburgh 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1

ABDUL,David 2-2 100.0 0-0 1-1 0-0 1-1 0-0 40 0 Total.......... 43 1842 42.8 67 9 4 12 1

Opponents...... 49 1898 38.7 84 2 4 11 1

FG SEQUENCE Pittsburgh OPPONENTS

---------------------------------------------------- KICKOFFS No. Yds Avg TB OB Retn Net YdLn

Notre Dame (49),(23) - -------------------------------------------------------------

Ohio (27) (21),37 GRAESSLE,Adam 36 2217 61.6 10 2

Nebraska 42,(38),(27),49,46 26,38 Total.......... 36 2217 61.6 10 2 673 42.9 22

Youngstown State (22),(40) - Opponents...... 28 1575 56.2 4 2 578 35.6 29

Rutgers - (22),(26),(42)

Cincinnati (27),(39),(45) 45

South Florida (27) (36),45

Syracuse - -

Louisville - -

Connecticut - -

West Virginia - -

Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made.

University of Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh Overall Individual Statistics (as of Oct 16, 2005) All games

ALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR KOR IR Tot Avg/G

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LEE,Greg 7 0 664 0 0 0 664 94.9

KIRKLEY,Raymond 7 325 56 0 0 0 381 54.4

STEPHENS-HOWLING 5 249 9 0 95 0 353 70.6

REVIS,Darrelle 7 0 0 276 0 12 288 41.1

ALLEN,Terrell 4 0 0 0 284 0 284 71.0

JENNINGS,Rashad 4 194 17 0 0 0 211 52.8

KINDER,Derek 7 0 207 0 0 0 207 29.6

STRONG,Darrell 7 0 185 0 0 0 185 26.4

MURPHY,Tim 7 91 69 0 0 0 160 22.9

DELSARDO,Joe 7 0 123 8 0 0 131 18.7

BUCHES,Steve 7 0 129 0 0 0 129 18.4

GILL,Erik 7 0 115 0 0 0 115 16.4

FURMAN,Marcus 3 9 0 0 80 0 89 29.7

PETTIFORD,John 2 71 0 0 0 0 71 35.5

PESTANO,Marcel 7 15 5 0 30 0 50 7.1

COLLINS,C. 2 15 0 0 0 0 15 7.5

LAY,Josh 7 0 0 0 0 11 11 1.6

MASON,Brandon 3 0 0 0 9 0 9 3.0

CAMPBELL,Kellen 5 8 0 0 0 0 8 1.6

ACIERNO,Justin 5 0 7 0 0 0 7 1.4

GUNN,Adam 7 0 0 6 0 0 6 0.9

HORNE,J.J. 7 0 0 0 0 4 4 0.6

TEAM-Pittsburgh 5 -6 0 0 0 0 -6 -1.2

PALKO,Tyler 7 -123 0 0 0 0 -123 -17.6

Total.......... 7 848 1586 290 498 27 3249 464.1

Opponents...... 7 1110 1148 311 473 136 3178 454.0

University of Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh Overall Defensive Statistics (as of Oct 16, 2005) All games

|--------Tackles--------| |-Sacks-| |---Pass Def---| |-Fumbles-| BlkdDEFENSIVE LEADERS GP Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds No-Yds Int-Yds BrUp QBH Rcv-Yds FF Kick Saf-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------51 BLADES,H.B. 7 39 38 77 2.5-9 1.0-6 . 5 . . . . .20 MORRIS,Tez 7 34 23 57 . . . . . . 2 . .39 THOMAS,Derron 7 16 19 35 5.5-12 1.0-1 . 1 . . . . .41 McKILLOP,Chris 7 11 21 32 4.5-29 2.5-13 . 2 . . . . .9 HORNE,J.J. 7 20 9 29 1.0-2 . 1-4 3 . 1-8 . . .91 TILLMAN,Phil 7 12 16 28 3.0-12 1.0-9 . 1 . . . . .25 REVIS,Darrelle 7 20 6 26 1.0-2 . 3-12 7 . 2-0 . . .55 SMITH,Thomas 7 15 10 25 3.0-7 1.0-5 . 1 . . . . .46 BRYANT,Sam 7 16 8 24 . . 1-0 1 . . . . .54 SALLET,Charles 7 11 12 23 3.5-15 1.5-11 . . 1 . . . .10 PHILLIPS,Mike 3 12 7 19 . . . 2 . . . . .44 BENNETT,Brian 5 13 3 16 2.0-7 . . . . . . . .12 LAY,Josh 7 12 1 13 2.0-2 . 1-11 7 . . . . .28 THATCHER,Eric 7 8 4 12 1.0-11 1.0-11 . . . . . . .40 McKILLOP,Scott 7 9 3 12 . . . . . . . . .24 BRADY,Jemeel 3 6 5 11 . . . . . . . . .50 DUNCAN,Rashaad 7 3 7 10 1.0-2 . . 1 . . . . .17 SESSION,Clint 4 7 2 9 . . . . . . 2 . .98 BOTTS,Vernon 7 8 1 9 4.0-21 1.0-7 . . . . . . .19 MALLEY,Keith 7 5 2 7 . . . . . . . . .81 KINDER,Derek 7 3 2 5 . . . . . . . . .97 DAVIS,Corey 4 3 2 5 . . . . . . . . .58 CLERMOND,Joe 6 2 3 5 2.0-6 2.0-6 . . . . . . .29 CAMPBELL,Tommie 7 1 3 4 . . . . . . . . .93 MUSTAKAS,Gus 7 3 1 4 2.0-9 2.0-9 . 2 . . . . .8 GUNN,Adam 7 2 2 4 . . . . . . . 1 .21 CARTER,Reggie 7 3 . 3 . . . . . . . . .5 COX,Kennard 7 2 . 2 . . . . . . . . .38 CAMPBELL,Kellen 5 1 1 2 . . . . . . . . .47 WILLIAMS,Nick 4 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .30 TIPTON,Tyler 5 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .TM TEAM-Pittsburgh 5 1 . 1 1.0-4 1.0-4 . . . . . . . Total.......... 7 300 211 511 39-150 16-90 6-27 33 1 3-8 4 1 . Opponents...... 7 300 199 499 50-250 24-195 6-136 37 23 8-0 11 3 .

University of Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh Game Superlatives (as of Oct 16, 2005) All games

INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS

Rushes.............. 17 STEPHENS-HOWLING at Nebraska (9/17/05) KIRKLEY,Raymond vs Youngstown State (9/24/05) Yards Rushing....... 102 JENNINGS,Rashad vs Cincinnati (10/8/05) TD Rushes........... 1 PALKO,Tyler vs Notre Dame (9/3/05) MURPHY,Tim vs Youngstown State (9/24/05) KIRKLEY,Raymond vs Youngstown State (9/24/05) PALKO,Tyler vs Cincinnati (10/8/05) JENNINGS,Rashad vs Cincinnati (10/8/05) PALKO,Tyler vs South Florida (10/15/05) Long Rush........... 55 KIRKLEY,Raymond vs Notre Dame (9/3/05) Pass attempts....... 58 PALKO,Tyler at Rutgers (9/30/05) Pass completions.... 35 PALKO,Tyler at Rutgers (9/30/05) Yards Passing....... 371 PALKO,Tyler at Rutgers (9/30/05) TD Passes........... 4 PALKO,Tyler at Rutgers (9/30/05) Long Pass........... 73 PALKO,Tyler at Nebraska (9/17/05) Receptions.......... 10 KINDER,Derek at Rutgers (9/30/05) Yards Receiving..... 143 LEE,Greg vs Youngstown State (9/24/05) TD Receptions....... 1 LEE,Greg vs Notre Dame (9/3/05) KIRKLEY,Raymond vs Youngstown State (9/24/05) GILL,Erik vs Youngstown State (9/24/05) LEE,Greg vs Youngstown State (9/24/05) ACIERNO,Justin at Rutgers (9/30/05) KINDER,Derek at Rutgers (9/30/05) BUCHES,Steve at Rutgers (9/30/05) LEE,Greg at Rutgers (9/30/05) LEE,Greg vs Cincinnati (10/8/05) STRONG,Darrell vs South Florida (10/15/05) MURPHY,Tim vs South Florida (10/15/05) LEE,Greg vs South Florida (10/15/05) Long Reception...... 73 LEE,Greg at Nebraska (9/17/05) Field Goals......... 3 CUMMINGS,Josh vs Cincinnati (10/8/05) Long Field Goal..... 49 CUMMINGS,Josh vs Notre Dame (9/3/05) Punts............... 8 GRAESSLE,Adam at Ohio (9/9/05) GRAESSLE,Adam vs South Florida (10/15/05) Punting Avg......... 49.1 GRAESSLE,Adam at Nebraska (9/17/05) Long Punt........... 67 GRAESSLE,Adam at Ohio (9/9/05) Long Punt Return.... 79 REVIS,Darrelle vs Cincinnati (10/8/05) Long Kickoff Return. 95 STEPHENS-HOWLING at Ohio (9/9/05) Tackles............. 14 BLADES,H.B. at Nebraska (9/17/05) Sacks............... 1.0 McKILLOP,Chris at Ohio (9/9/05) THOMAS,Derron at Nebraska (9/17/05) BLADES,H.B. at Nebraska (9/17/05) TILLMAN,Phil at Nebraska (9/17/05) BOTTS,Vernon vs Youngstown State (9/24/05) SALLET,Charles vs Cincinnati (10/8/05) SMITH,Thomas vs Cincinnati (10/8/05) CLERMOND,Joe vs Cincinnati (10/8/05) MUSTAKAS,Gus vs Cincinnati (10/8/05) THATCHER,Eric vs South Florida (10/15/05) McKILLOP,Chris vs South Florida (10/15/05) CLERMOND,Joe vs South Florida (10/15/05) MUSTAKAS,Gus vs South Florida (10/15/05) TEAM-Pittsburgh vs South Florida (10/15/05) Tackles For Loss.... 2.5 THOMAS,Derron at Nebraska (9/17/05)

SALLET,Charles at Nebraska (9/17/05) Interceptions....... 1 REVIS,Darrelle vs Notre Dame (9/3/05) REVIS,Darrelle vs Youngstown State (9/24/05) REVIS,Darrelle at Rutgers (9/30/05) HORNE,J.J. at Rutgers (9/30/05) BRYANT,Sam vs Cincinnati (10/8/05) LAY,Josh vs South Florida (10/15/05)

University of Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh Game Superlatives (as of Oct 16, 2005) All games

TEAM GAME HIGHS

Rushes.............. 43 vs Youngstown State (9/24/05) Yards Rushing....... 221 vs Youngstown State (9/24/05) Yards Per Rush...... 5.1 vs Youngstown State (9/24/05) TD Rushes........... 2 vs Youngstown State (9/24/05) vs Cincinnati (10/8/05) Pass attempts....... 59 at Rutgers (9/30/05) Pass completions.... 35 at Rutgers (9/30/05) Yards Passing....... 371 at Rutgers (9/30/05) Yards Per Pass...... 12.8 vs Youngstown State (9/24/05) TD Passes........... 4 at Rutgers (9/30/05) Total Plays......... 84 at Rutgers (9/30/05) Total Offense....... 528 vs Youngstown State (9/24/05) Yards Per Play...... 7.9 vs Youngstown State (9/24/05) Points.............. 41 vs Youngstown State (9/24/05) Sacks By............ 5 vs South Florida (10/15/05) First Downs......... 25 vs Youngstown State (9/24/05) Penalties........... 10 at Ohio (9/9/05) Penalty Yards....... 80 at Ohio (9/9/05) vs Youngstown State (9/24/05) Turnovers........... 3 at Ohio (9/9/05) at Rutgers (9/30/05) Interceptions By.... 2 at Rutgers (9/30/05)

University of Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh Game Superlatives (as of Oct 16, 2005) All games

OPPONENT INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS

Rushes.............. 32 Ross, Cory, at Nebraska (9/17/05) Yards Rushing....... 153 Ross, Cory, at Nebraska (9/17/05) TD Rushes........... 3 POWERS-NEAL, vs Notre Dame (9/3/05) Long Rush........... 33 RICE, Ray, at Rutgers (9/30/05) Pass attempts....... 35 JULMISTE, Pat, vs South Florida (10/15/05) Pass completions.... 18 QUINN, B., vs Notre Dame (9/3/05) JULMISTE, Pat, vs South Florida (10/15/05) Yards Passing....... 227 QUINN, B., vs Notre Dame (9/3/05) TD Passes........... 3 HART, Ryan, at Rutgers (9/30/05) Long Pass........... 76 JULMISTE, Pat, vs South Florida (10/15/05) Receptions.......... 7 HALL, Andre, vs South Florida (10/15/05) Yards Receiving..... 131 HALL, Andre, vs South Florida (10/15/05) TD Receptions....... 2 LEONARD, Brian, at Rutgers (9/30/05) Long Reception...... 76 HALL, Andre, vs South Florida (10/15/05) Field Goals......... 3 ITO, Jeremy, at Rutgers (9/30/05) Long Field Goal..... 42 ITO, Jeremy, at Rutgers (9/30/05) Punts............... 9 MILLER, Matthew, at Ohio (9/9/05) Punting Avg......... 46.0 Koch, Sam, at Nebraska (9/17/05) Long Punt........... 84 Koch, Sam, at Nebraska (9/17/05) Long Punt Return.... 71 FOSTER, Willie, at Rutgers (9/30/05) Long Kickoff Return. 30 UNDERWOOD, Tiqu, at Rutgers (9/30/05) Tackles............. 15 MUNCY, at Ohio (9/9/05) Sacks............... 2.0 HOYTE, vs Notre Dame (9/3/05) HARTKE, at Ohio (9/9/05) Muhammad, Wali, at Nebraska (9/17/05) Carriker, Adam, at Nebraska (9/17/05) Tackles For Loss.... 4.5 HOYTE, vs Notre Dame (9/3/05) Interceptions....... 2 BYRUM, at Ohio (9/9/05)

University of Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh Game Superlatives (as of Oct 16, 2005) All games

OPPONENT TEAM GAME HIGHS

Rushes.............. 50 vs Notre Dame (9/3/05) Yards Rushing....... 275 vs Notre Dame (9/3/05) Yards Per Rush...... 5.5 vs Notre Dame (9/3/05) TD Rushes........... 4 vs Notre Dame (9/3/05) Pass attempts....... 37 vs South Florida (10/15/05) Pass completions.... 18 vs Notre Dame (9/3/05) vs South Florida (10/15/05) Yards Passing....... 250 at Rutgers (9/30/05) Yards Per Pass...... 8.9 at Rutgers (9/30/05) TD Passes........... 3 at Rutgers (9/30/05) Total Plays......... 84 vs South Florida (10/15/05) Total Offense....... 502 vs Notre Dame (9/3/05) Yards Per Play...... 6.5 vs Notre Dame (9/3/05) Points.............. 42 vs Notre Dame (9/3/05) Sacks By............ 5 vs Notre Dame (9/3/05) at Rutgers (9/30/05) First Downs......... 33 vs Notre Dame (9/3/05) Penalties........... 13 at Rutgers (9/30/05) Penalty Yards....... 102 at Rutgers (9/30/05) Turnovers........... 3 vs South Florida (10/15/05) Interceptions By.... 3 at Ohio (9/9/05)