Isn't this week against WVU exactly the reason you play rivalry games? Both fanbases are annoyed with their coaches and program right now. Brown's probably fired if he loses to Pitt. Narduzzi isn't fired, but he faces a monumental task to salvage the season. Losing to Cincy sucks but can be forgotten by beating WVU.
If Pitt played Eastern Michigan this week, no one would go or care. A win would be expected and cure nothing. Instead, Pitt gets to play its rival and get a chance to get some good feeling back. That's what college football is all about.
If Pitt played Eastern Michigan this week, no one would go or care. A win would be expected and cure nothing. Instead, Pitt gets to play its rival and get a chance to get some good feeling back. That's what college football is all about.
