Was that the worst game you ever watched ?

[Joe the Panther Fan]

There have been many, many worse. Much worse actually. But this was among the most frustrating.

I think that's the right way to look at it. Last night was about as frustrating as it could be. But was it worse than, for instance, September 1996 when Ohio State beat us 72-0, including scoring a late touchdown on a punt return that Ohio State only had nine players on the field for?

Not even close.

 

[DT_PITT]

I think that's the right way to look at it. Last night was about as frustrating as it could be. But was it worse than, for instance, September 1996 when Ohio State beat us 72-0, including scoring a late touchdown on a punt return that Ohio State only had nine players on the field for?

Not even close.

That Ohio State game was definitely one I had in mind. Also the recent 51-6 loss. Even a couple of the games against WVU when they put up 52 on us. The reality is that this was a one score game for most of it.

But the other troublesome part about this one is that it did “feel” like the game was over even when it was 7-6.

 

[WV Bruno]

Been a Pitt fan since 81'. This game isn't even in the top 25. Every season since then, there have been at least 1 or 2 games like this.

I bet the bad loss to PSU with Marino felt much worst?

 

[upj87]

48-14, in person, was pretty bad.

nothing else is even in the ballpark....silly initial supposition here for anyone over 50 as it is a given...

 

[TD_6082]

What makes this so disappointing is the level of competition. The references below are to good teams.

This. Those were very winnable games with even mediocre QB play.

 

[chect]

What's frustrating is that if we even scored 1 TD, didn't turn the ball over 3 times and just played a little defense against an extremely bad wvu team, we win this game. It wouldn't have taken much to beat them at all. But we didn't do any of that. All that was needed to beat poor little wvu was maybe 10 points. They don't score any or maybe just a FG if we don't give them the ball for easy scores.

lol What if….

 

[Black Panther]

No, UCF 2018, or OSU in 2017 or ND 2020.

But it was pretty bad

osu in 1996 had to be the worst.Had a couple at ND that were pretty bad too.

 

[Seneca_Valley]

nothing else is even in the ballpark....silly initial supposition here for anyone over 50 as it is a given...

Totally agree. There are others worse if just score differential is considered, but 48-14 is BY FAR the most bone-crushing, devastating loss in my memory.

 

[upj87]

I bet the bad loss to PSU with Marino felt much worst?

it was Pitt's 13-9 equivalent....Not that they were 28 point favorites but in that they went up 14-0 and the wheels fell off in a game that took them out of the national championship.

 

[latz66]

I actually attended the Pitt game in 1996 when we lost 72-0 at tOSU ..But at least I knew we were horrible that year.

 

[thebadby2]

No, UCF 2018, or OSU in 2017 or ND 2020.

But it was pretty bad

Up there for me:

• 1996 Ohio State
• 2013 home opener vs. FSU when Jameis couldn't throw an incompletion;
• 2018 Penn St game-one of the worst coaching jobs in Pitt history. Absolute clown show.
• 2018 ACC Champ game-the 8 yards passing game.
• 2019 PSU game when Dooz opted for a (missed) FG attempt on 4th and goal from the 1 trailing by 7 with under 5 to play. And then offered a nonsensical defense to his decision after the game.

In all of the above games, the announcers and postgame analysts were literally ridiculing Pitt on-air. Low moments.

 

[HopeandChangeforAntoons]

Worst game I’ve ever seen? It went a lil’ somethin’ like this…

INT
Punt
Punt
Punt
Downs
Punt
End of half
Punt
Punt
Punt
Punt
Fumble
Punt
Punt
Missed FG
End of game

 

[happjack]

For me it's the 2003 loss at Toledo, had that game been on tv it would be at the top or near the top for pretty much everyone.

 

[Slick Manager of Champs]

Worst game I’ve ever seen? It went a lil’ somethin’ like this…

INT
Punt
Punt
Punt
Downs
Punt
End of half
Punt
Punt
Punt
Punt
Fumble
Punt
Punt
Missed FG
End of game

no other explanation needed on that one.

 

[Pitt79]

1989 I went to the game when the Browns beat the Steelers 51-0 in the rain, it was the opening game, luckily and was at least warm rain, and they ended up making the playoffs.

 

[happjack]

1989 I went to the game when the Browns beat the Steelers 51-0 in the rain, it was the opening game, luckily and was at least warm rain, and they ended up making the playoffs.

Not only did they make the playoffs they beat Jagoff Jerry Glanville's Oilers and came damn close to beating the Broncos the next week.

 

[thebadby2]

Worst game I’ve ever seen? It went a lil’ somethin’ like this…

INT
Punt
Punt
Punt
Downs
Punt
End of half
Punt
Punt
Punt
Punt
Fumble
Punt
Punt
Missed FG
End of game

That IS bad. Refresh my memory

 

[cruzer]

Two games immediately came to mind. First was the Ohio State massacre. Made the list for the obvious reason that it was one of the worst beat downs Pitt has ever received.

Second worst game was the infamous Sun Bowl. Made the list not only because we lost, but honestly, it was the worst played game I have ever seen. Even the Oregon State fans leaving the game declared it was a horrible game.

 

[HopeandChangeforAntoons]

That IS bad. Refresh my memory

3-0 Sun Bowl. 20 punts between the two teams.