Is this the greatest singular play in Pitt football history? If not, what is?
Is this the greatest singular play in Pitt football history?
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I think it as. Yes, it wasn’t the national championship, but THAT is the peak of Pitt football for me because we never got back to that point.
i miss the 7-9 step qb back pedal for the drop back passes. those were the days..
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The whole country saw that play happen back when bowl games were still important.
While i dont disagree with Marino to Brown, how about Dorsett's first play from scrimmage in South Bend?
Or...Dorsett's run against Navy for the record?
On a lesser scale, Scott McKillop stopping WVU late in the 13-9 game
Or.....Chris Blewitt to beat Clemson?
But Marino to Brown is tough to argue
Or...Dorsett's run against Navy for the record?
On a lesser scale, Scott McKillop stopping WVU late in the 13-9 game
Or.....Chris Blewitt to beat Clemson?
But Marino to Brown is tough to argue
Billy Owens game clinching interception td against PSU just as they were setting up for a tie/win was up there too...
It’s either that or the swinging gate. Maybe a coin flip.
Yes. No question. 2nd place would be Billy Owens pick six against the nits. Almost lost my hand when I leaped in the air and stuck it in a ceiling fan.
The field goal to beat Clemson isn’t number 1 but if you think about all of the crazy stuff that happened in that game and Clemson’s status and home winning streak you would have to put it in the Top 10
If you're just talking about how great a play it was, it's hard to top Darelle Revis breaking 32 tackles on that punt return against the Hoopies.
I was in attendance that evening so that one carries a ton of weight for me!!
Rod Rutherford outrunning the entire PSU defense.
I believe it was Derek Kinder's block taking out two mountaineers that gave him the edge that started that fantastic return. You don't see many blocks kill two birds with only one stone!
Man I still remember me and my buddies diving off of our chairs and couches to a huge dogpile in front of the TV. Great memories.
Honorable Mention to:
Palko trucking that Boston College defender. Imo it didn't just change the course of not just that game but that season.
Also:
Palko to Eric Gill @ ND which lead to the best post game interview ever.
Palko trucking that Boston College defender. Imo it didn't just change the course of not just that game but that season.
Also:
Palko to Eric Gill @ ND which lead to the best post game interview ever.
I was a freshman at Pitt for the Owens TD. Cemented my fandom.
I think the 2 minute mark on this video is probably the most important one and could be one of the greatest.
Where does the fake slide rank? I have to say that has to be up there in the top 5?
Devonshire with the pick six to beat WVU deserves some praise too.
Carlton Williamson pick of blackledge had to be up there. We were still in contention for national title at the time too!!
Loved the whole day- Soldiers and Sailors was the most packed giant tailgate party I’ve ever experienced.
We ran out of beer too early but called Mellingers and they did a drop off of another Keg along Bigelow.
Loved Melingers. Joe and Patsy were the best. Patsy passed away about 20 years ago. His wife ended up running the business until just a few years ago. Not sure what happened to Joe. He sold to Patsy around the time I graduated. Funny story - was with my girlfriend (now my wife) and a few friends at a micro brewery festival at Sandcastle in the mid 90's. Saw Joe. He remembered me and gave me a big hug then gave me a HUGE roll of tickets for beer samples (he worked for Frank Fuhrer Wholesale beer distributor at that point). After we walked away my buddy said "you know, not one professor at Pitt remembers you."
That's likely one of the very best quotes I've ever heard in regards to a college student!Loved Melingers. Joe and Patsy were the best. Patsy passed away about 20 years ago. His wife ended up running the business until just a few years ago. Not sure what happened to Joe. He sold to Patsy around the time I graduated. Funny story - was with my girlfriend (now my wife) and a few friends at a micro brewery festival at Sandcastle in the mid 90's. Saw Joe. He remembered me and gave me a big hug then gave me a HUGE roll of tickets for beer samples (he worked for Frank Fuhrer Wholesale beer distributor at that point). After we walked away my buddy said "you know, not one professor at Pitt remembers you."
I know I was also at the same beer tasting at Sandcastle. If I look long enough, I'm sure I can dig up the tasting glass.
i'd love to hear some other great plays. hard to top this one at the sugar bowl but what are some other great/memorable plays?
again, not on same level but some that jump out:
Brandon Miree breakaway run against Va tech in early 2000's.
Dennis intercepting a shuffle pass against clemson and returning it for a TD
Rutherford TD catch against PSU at three rivers
again, not on same level but some that jump out:
Brandon Miree breakaway run against Va tech in early 2000's.
Dennis intercepting a shuffle pass against clemson and returning it for a TD
Rutherford TD catch against PSU at three rivers
Rod Rutherford's catch and run against pedst. To me, that marked Pitt's return to competitive football.
Ollison's vtech run fits here too.
i was there and freakin left early. lol. was with kids and nieces, they were cold, left early and missed it.. what a jerk i am.
doesnt beat my neighbor though, he was a teenager at the immaculate reception game and left early with his buddy to get on the trolley lol. Ouch. I told him, "Dude, dont even tell people that, just lie and say you were there."
Lousaka Polite's TD to win the game against VaTech in 2003 was a huge moment.
And while it wasn't the game winner, it did ice the game - Kevin Barlow's TD against Notre Dame in the waning minutes of the last game at Pitt Stadium. Unforgettable. The tears started flowing at that point.
