I appreciate that PSU might have had the higher star rating, however Pitt had a huge advantage in senior leadership and returning experience. Your assertion that PSU and Pitt were equal in terms of “experience “ is simply wrong. Pitt was one of the “oldest” teams in the country (7th most experience team), PSU was one of the youngest ( 81st as far as returning starters).
http://plus.philsteele.com/Blogs/2016/JUNE16/DBJune28.html
http://plus.philsteele.com/Blogs/2016
Not exactly sure why you would have to lie. But, since this is the internet, it is really easily searchable. I get it, you guys are excuse-makers.
First, on offense for the Pitt game depth chart (released by Penn State)
9 of the 11 starters on offense were upperclassmen. The only 2 underclassmen where Barkley at TB (who was your best player), and Bates at LG who was backed up by a Sr,
On defense, 9 of 11 starters were also starters.
https://victorybellrings.com/2016/09/05/analyzing-penn-state-depth-chart-pitt-game/
OFFENSE
Quarterback
9 Trace McSorley (6-0, 205, Jr./So.)
Running Back
26 Saquon Barkley (5-11, 223, So./So.)
Wide Receiver (X)
12 Chris Godwin (6-1, 205, Jr./Jr..)
Wide Receiver (H)
12 DaeSean Hamilton (6-1, 205, Sr./Jr.)
Wide Receiver (Z)
13 Saeed Blacknall (6-3, 212, Jr./Jr.)
Tight End/H-Back
88 Mike Gesicki (6-6, 252, Jr./Jr.)
Left Tackle
70 Brendan Mahon (6-4, 320, Sr../Jr.)
73 Paris Palmer (6-7, 300, Sr./Sr.)
Left Guard
52 Ryan Bates (6-4, 305, So./Fr.)
55 Wendy Laurent (6-2, 297, Gr./Sr.)
Center
72 Brian Gaia (6-3, 295, Gr./Sr.)
55 Wendy Laurent (6-2, 297, Gr./Sr.)
Right Guard
53 Derek Dowrey (6-3, 323, Gr./Sr.)
Right Tackle
59 Andrew Nelson (6-6, 306, Sr./Jr.)
77 Chasz Wright (6-7, 343, Jr./So.)
DEFENSE
Defensive End
94 Evan Schwan (6-6, 263, Gr./Sr.)
Defensive Tackle
30 Kevin Givens (6-1, 275, So./Fr.)
Defensive Tackle
41 Parker Cothren (6-4, 295, Sr./Jr.)
Defensive End
90 Garrett Sickels (6-4, 260, Sr./Jr.)
Will Linebacker
5 Nyeem Wartman-White (6-1, 240, Gr./Sr.)
11 Brandon Bell (6-1, 233, Sr./Sr.)
Middle Linebacker
40 Jason Cabinda (6-1, 232, Jr./Jr.)
5 Nyeem Wartman-White (6-1, 240, Gr./Sr.)
Sam Linebacker
11 Brandon Bell (6-1, 233, Sr./Sr.)
25 Von Walker (5-11, 213, Sr./Sr.)
Boundary Cornerback
29 John Reid (5-10, 191, So./So.)
1 Christian Campbell (6-1, 194, Jr./Jr.)
Free Safety
2 Marcus Allen (6-2, 202, Jr./Jr.)
28 Troy Apke (6-1, 206, Jr./Jr.)
Strong Safety
6 Malik Golden (6-0, 205, Gr./Sr.)
Field Cornerback
15 Grant Haley (5-9, 185, Jr./Jr.)
OK, so any questions? How about you just scoot back to your board with your tail between your legs. I know, when you tell lies over and over again, you start to believe them, right? Well, save the above so you dont make the mistake again.