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Looking at ESPN's game by game analysis; Pitt is favored in each individual game the rest of the season except for Duke and UNC on the road. Correction--Pitt is not favored at SMU, either.

If Pitt were not to experience a single upset loss they would finish the regular season 26-5 (17-3 ACC).

This suggests that 24-7 (15-5 ACC) or 23-6 (14-6 ACC) is a very doable expectation with three upset losses.

caught some of the 2nd half and actually was an exciting finish

GG early slide cost WVU then a Memphis slide saved Memphis from having to defend one or 2 more legit shots - #3 probably gets a chance to redeem the drop, #4 was tired at the end as the kids want to win beyond just show up and collect swag and have some fun

Greene was quite good but the kid's a runner and screwed up the slide that otherwise gets the first down and at least a few more shots at the end zone as it saves quite a bit of time along with the extra downs

I wasn't sad, but these games can be entertaining and if they produce revenues for participating teams and conferences, I'm perfectly happy to have them continue outside the CFP that we will likely not sniff and at this point my only real rooting interest is SMU for 1 game

For all the talk about how weak ACC basketball has become, this conference is really shaming itself this bowl season. They will be 1-9 if NC ST. loses tonight and they currently are losing in the 4th quarter. Some of the losses aren't even against P4 teams. I realize these games don't mean a ton, but damn, you got to show the nation your competitive. This conference can't last in the shape its in. In the two sports that matter, this conference hardly belongs anymore.

Pitt at Duke. Who you got?

Bowl games have always been a mixed bag in terms of relevance. But as the transfer portal and the NFL Draft have led to more personnel changes between the end of the regular season and the bowls, rosters are more up in the air than ever before.

That means teams are likely to enter their postseason opportunities with far more question marks than they used to have.

I am pretty behind on some series because I just got Netflix. Just finished Black Doves which I loved. Really enjoying Bloodlines with Coach Taylor one of my favorite actors. Reminds me a little of another favorite in Succession. Does it stay good?

Tony Pike, Troy Nunes, Kevin Jennings. Pitt has made so many scrub ass QBs look like All Americans over the years.

Last night on Hard Knocks, the show followed Russell Wilson as he went through his weekly training regimen. He said that he’s always used swimming as part of his process. They followed him to the pool where he did his weekly workouts, and you could see that he was swimming in Trees Hall. The dividing lines for the different lanes were Pitt blue and gold.

Speaking of Steelers quarterbacks, I saw a Big Ben interview at a recent volleyball game, and he was proudly wearing a Pitt sweatshirt. He said his girls are massive volleyball fans, and he’s taken them to many Pitt games throughout the year.

I’m a huge Steelers fan, so I thought both things were cool to see. And even if you hate the Steelers, you have to admit it’s a great thing to see such big stars hanging out on Pitt’s campus.

My wife’s family is looking to book a cruise in 2025. The latter part of 2024 has been rough for me personally, so I relish the chance to plan something fun. The problem is I’ve heard there’s nuance to cruise planning and have only been on one over 20 years ago. Thought I would go to the lair for help. I’ve never been steered wrong before. So far:

- Either Icon on Royal Caribbean or Carnival. I would personally much rather do RC since that ship looks amazing and I’ve heard sketchy thinks about Carnival

- Apparently her family is absolutely insisting we buy the drink package. I’m budgeting an extra grand for this for both me and my wife (one week cruise). Seem about right? Is it worth it?

- Was just asked 6:00 or anytime dinner?? No clue what this means. Thought we could just eat whenever/wherever

- Looks like St Thomas and St Maarten plus the RC island if we go w them

- Activities.. is there much on the ship that’s planned or is it pretty much drink and find your own fun?

Curious to get everyone’s thoughts about cruising. I’m leery because it seems very love/hate from people I talk to

He has Pitt as a 6 seed

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Finals​

125: Luke Stanich (Lehigh) won in tie breaker - 1 over Elijah Griffin (California Baptist) TB-1 8-7

133: Dylan Ragusin (Michigan) won by decision over #29 Dylan Shawver (Rutgers) Dec 4-1

141: Jordan Titus (West Virginia) won by tech fall over CJ Composto (Penn) TF 18-3

149: Ty Whalen (Unattached ) won by decision over #26 Ty Watters (West Virginia) Dec 5-1

157: #4 Jacori Teemer (Arizona State) won by decision over #15 Trevor Chumbley (Northwestern) Dec 11-6

165: #6 Dean Hamiti (Wisconsin) won by major decision over #12 Peyton Hall (West Virginia) Maj 12-0

174: #5 Edmond Ruth (Illinois) won by major decision over #14 Philip Conigliaro (Harvard) Maj 13-4

184: Shane Liegel (Wisconsin) won in sudden victory - 1 over Maximus Hale (Penn) SV-1 9-6

197: #10 Michael Beard (Lehigh) won by tech fall over #12 Luke Stout (Princeton) TF 15-0

285: Issac Trumble (North Carolina State) won by decision over #9 Luke Luffman (Illinois) Dec 2-1

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Semifinals​

125: Elijah Griffin (California Baptist) won by decision over Blake West (Northern Illinois) Dec 10-7

125: Luke Stanich (Lehigh) won by decision over Cooper Flynn (Virginia Tech) Dec 5-3



133: Dylan Shawver (Rutgers) won by decision over Zeth Romney (Cal Poly) Dec 8-5

133: Dylan Ragusin (Michigan) won by major decision over Michael Colaiocco (Penn) Maj 15-3



141: CJ Composto (Penn) won by medical forfeit over Jimmy Nugent (Central Michigan) MFF

141: Jordan Titus (West Virginia) won by decision over Tom Crook (Virginia Tech) Dec 9-6



149: Ty Whalen (Unattached ) won by major decision over Kaleb Burgess (Buffalo) Maj 12-1

149: Ty Watters (West Virginia) won by fall over Corbyn Munson (Central Michigan) Fall 6:44



157: Jacori Teemer (Arizona State) won by decision over Colton Washleski (Rider) Dec 17-13

157: Trevor Chumbley (Northwestern) won in tie breaker - 1 over Johnny Lovett (Central Michigan) TB-1 2-1



165: Dean Hamiti (Wisconsin) won by major decision over Maxx Mayfield (Northwestern) Maj 10-0

165: Peyton Hall (West Virginia) won by fall over Caleb Fish (Michigan State) Fall 2:59



174: Edmond Ruth (Illinois) won by decision over Nick Incontrera (Penn) Dec 2-1

174: Philip Conigliaro (Harvard) won by injury default over Justin McCoy (Virginia) Inj. 6:37



184: Shane Liegel (Wisconsin) won by decision over Nate Dugan (Princeton) Dec 2-0

184: Maximus Hale (Penn) won by decision over James Conway (Franklin & Marshall) Dec 4-2



197: Michael Beard (Lehigh) won by fall over Andy Smith (Virginia Tech) Fall 4:53

197: Luke Stout (Princeton) won by decision over Cameron Caffey (Michigan State) Dec 4-0



285: Luke Luffman (Illinois) won by decision over Trevor Tinker (Cal Poly) Dec 8-1

285: Issac Trumble (North CarolinaState) won by fall over Jacob Bullock (Indiana) Fall 3:32

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So glad BYU is blowing them out. Hope it continues.

FCS level another great Nards recruit showing real colors