3 8 1 6 3 1 2 6 0 5 3 7 4| 3 I996 PITT FOOTBALL Personnel At A Glance LETTEFIMEN LOST 1995 Lettermen Lost: 24 1995 Starters Lost: 11 11 Offense (4 starters) 10 Defense (7 starters) 3 Specialists (0 starters) Wide Receivers (2): DIETRICH JELLS****, Sadiq Durham** Tackle (1): MATT HOS|LYK**** Guard (1): Tim G|ass*** Center (0) Tight End (3): DELL SEAGRAVES****, Brian Curran****, Raymond Belvin**** Quarterback (2): JOHN RYAN****, Sean Fitzgerald** Tailback (1): Chris Patton*** Fullback (1): Vince Wil|iams*** End (1): ZATITI MOODY**** Tackle (2): MIKE HALAPlN****, TYLER YOUNG** Outside Linebacker (2): TOM TUMULlTY****, DAVID SUMNER*** Inside Linebacker (1): JON McCRAY**** Strong Safety (1): Jay Jones**** Free Safety (0) Cornerback (4): ANTHONY DORSETT****, Daryl Cash**, Thad Cu|pepper** Kicker (1): Todd Barton** Punter (0) Long Snappers (2): Darren Dombrowski**, Mario Masucci* LETTERMEN RETURNING] Lettermen Returning: 38 Starters Returning: 12 17 Offense (7 starters) 18 Defense (3 starters) 3 Specialists (2 starters) NOTES: Players are listed under 1995 positions and listings do not re- flect any position changesforthe 1996 season. Tailback Billy West started and lettered in 1994 but missed most of the 1995 season with injuries. Line- backer Jason Chavis, strong safety Curtis McGhee, and tight end John Jones all lettered in 1994, but sat out the 1995 season because of injuries. Chavis has moved from linebacker to defensive end. LETTEFIMEN RETURNING OFFENSE [I7]: Wide Receivers (3): CURTIS ANDERSON***, Mark Butler*, Vital Joseph** Tackles (3): TONY ORLANDlNl**, Mike Schultz*, Tim Robbins** Guards (3): JEFF CRAlG***, JON MARZOCH**, Jason Sepkowski* Centers (1): REGGIE THOMAS** Tight End (1): John Jones* Quarterbacks (2): Pete Gonzalez*, Matt Lytle*, Tailback (3): BILLY WEST**, Demetrius Harris*, Chris Beas|ey* Fullback (1): CHRIS SCHNE|DER* DEFENSE [I8]: End (4): MIKE MOHR|NG***, Maurice Harris*, Jared Mi|ler***, Marlin Young* Tackle (2): Frank Moore“, Kenny Pegram* Outside Linebacker (1): Ken Kashubara* Inside Linebacker (4): Jason Chavis***, Rod Humphrey**, Phillip Clarke*, Darius Wesber* Strong Safety (3): CHUCK BROWN*, Curtis McGhee**, Jim Wil|iams*** Free Safety (3): JOHN JENKlNS**, Eric Kasperowicz“, E.C. Varoutsos* Cornerback (1): Rasshad Whitmi|l* SPEOIALISTS [S]: Kicker (2): CHRIS FERENClK*, Chris Burnett* Punter (1): NATE COCHRAN** 1996 Pitt J‘-'ootCwu'i' I998 PITT FOOTBALL Rutgers 42 Pitt 24 October 28, 1995 NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.—Pitt amassed 521 yards, its second-|arg- est offensive output of the season, and held Rutgers, ranked first in the Big East in total offense, to well under the Scarlet Knights‘ season average, but could not capitalize on the most important statistic——scoring—and lost to Rutgers, 42-24, on Oct. 28, at Rutgers Stadium. It was only Pitt's second loss to Rutgers in the 13-game series, but it was Pitt's second loss to the Scarlet Knights at Rutgers Stadium in the last four seasons. The Panthers‘ defense set up Pitt's first score on a fumble recovery by linebacker David Sumner, giving Pitt the ball at the Rutgers 37-yard line. On Pitt's next offensive play, quarterback Pete Gonzalez connected with Dietrich Jells on a 37-yard scoring play to give the Panthers a 7-0 lead. On the ensuing series, Rutgers, faced with a third-and-10, converted a key third-and-long situation as a result of a 22-yard pass play, to spark a 70-yard touchdown drive that tied the score 7-7. Pitt freshman running back Demetrius Harris answered the score with a 74-yard TD scamper, but a bad snap on the PAT attempt forced the missed extra-point kick and Pitt led, 13-7. Then things began to unravel for the Panthers. Rutgers returned the ensuing kickoff 83 yards for a TD to take a 14-13 lead, and following a Pitt score, Rutgers answered with two TDs with less than a minute left in the half for a 28-16 halftime advantage. Pitt's fortunes appeared to turn early in the second half, when the Panthers produced an impressive drive to begin the third quarter. But a questionable fumble by receiver Curtis Anderson, who was diving for the goal line, was picked up and returned 100 yards by Rutgers‘ defensive back Paul Rivers for a TD and 35-16 lead. Pitt was unable to recover and Rutgers held on for the 42-24 victory. Harris finished with 135 yards on 17 carries. Defensively, the Panthers were led by Tom Tumulty, who finished with 17 total tackles (13 solo stops), two for losses, and two forced fumbles. PITT 0 1 6 0 8 24 RUTGERS 0 28 7 7 42 vs. PITTSBURGH, rwrasns smowllr ocmsat 26. 1995 FIRST QUARTER: No Score. SECOND QUARTER: Pitt-Jells 37 pass form Gonzalez (Ferencik kick), 13-26; RU-Battaglia 13 pass from Lucas (Mike Mayer kick), 9:34; Pitt-Harris 74 run (kick failed. 9:17; RU-Willis 83 kick return (Mike Mayer kick), 9:04; Pitt—Ferencik 27 field goal, 4:40; RU-Harper 20 pass from Lucas (Mike Mayer kick), :48; RU-Battaglia 21 pass from Lucas (Mike Mayer kick), :26. THIRD QUARTER: RU-Rivers 100 fumble return (Mike Mayer kick), 1 1 :55. FOURTH QUARTER: Pitt- Durham 5 pass form Ryan (Conversion good), 7:51; RU-Woolridge 25 interception return (Mike Mayer kick), 5:31. A-18,911. GAME STATISTICS INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS PITT RUTGERS Rushing: Pitt-Harris 17-135, 1 TD; Ryan 1-5; 20 First Downs 19 Gonzalez 4-4; Je||s- 2-4; Lytle 1-(-11). RU-Willis 25-137 Rushes-Yards 43-130 19-68; Presley 15-43; Lucas 6-12; Bosch 3-7. 62-29-3 Att-Comp-Int 33-15-0 Passing: Pitt-Gonzalez 36-18-1, 2 TDs, 258 284 Passing Yards 191 yards; Ryan 22-11-1, 1 TD, 126 yards; Lytle 4-0- 521 Total Yards 321 1. RU-Lucas 32-15-0, 3 TDs, 191 yds; Presely 7-44.1 Punts-Average 11-36.9 1-0-0. 5-38 Penalties-Yards 4-45 Receiving: Pitt-Jells 9-152, 1 TD; Anderson 6-86 Kickoff Returns-Yards 4-136 7-96; Durham 5-57, 1 TD; Harris 3-20; Joseph 2- 5-22 Punt Returns-Yards 3-11 30: Bryant 1-16; Butler 1-7; Schneider 1-4. RU- 5-19 Third Down Conversions 8-19 Batiaglia 6-78, 2 TD; Harper 3-49, 1 TD; 28:08 Possession Time 31 :52 Funderburk 3-31; Presely 2-11; Powell 1-22. I 996 Pitt }’oot6<1fl' Syracuse 42 Pitt 10 November 11,1995 PITTSBURGH —Pitt could not over- come a 21-point surge by Syracuse through the first 20 minutes of the game and suffered a 42-10 loss in its 1995 home finale at Pitt Stadium. Twenty-three senior players were recognized during a pregame cer- emony. The Orangemen wasted little time taking control ofthe contest and scored on their second offensive possession of the game, which was set up by a 31 — yard punt return by Marvin Harrison that gave Syracuse the ball at its own 46-yard line. Two plays later the Orangemen had a 7-0 lead. Pitt failed to move the ball on its next possession and Syracuse quickly added another score after scrambling Donovan McNabb, who eluded several Pitt defenders, connected with Malcom Thomas on a 40-yard pass play, giving Syracuse the ball at the Pitt eight-yard line. Freshman fullback Rob Konrad scored on a one-yard plunge for a 14-0 Orangemen lead. Syracuse produced another scoring drive on its next offensive series and held a 21 -0 lead midway through the second quarter. Pitt answered with its most impressive drive of the game on its ensuing possession, marching 80 yards on 15 plays. Redshirt freshman quarterback Matt Lytle, making his first career start, connected with senior tight end Dell Seagraves on a four-yard TD pass, trimming Syracuse's cushion to 21-7. The Orangemen added another score before the half and led 28- 7 at intermission. Syracuse continued its offensive onslaught in the second half and scored twice in less than a minute to increase its lead to 42-7. The Panthers added a field goal with 4:44 remaining in the contest for the 42-10 final. Lytle performed respectably in his first start, completing 20 of 38 passes for 200 yards and one TD. Seagraves finished with a career- high six catches for 58 yards and a touchdown. MMMM\ SYRACUSE 14 ' 14 14 9 42 PITT O 7 0 3 1 0 FIRST QUARTER: SU-Thomas 37 run (Mare kick), 7:43; SU-Konrad 1 run (mare kick), 2:48. SECOND QUARTER: SU-Harrison 5 pass from McNabb (Mare kick), 9:38; Pitt-Seagraves 4 pass from Lytle (Ferencik kick), 3:19; SU-Konrad 16 run (Mare kick), 1:37. THIRD QUARTER: SU-Konrad 58 run (Mare kick), 4:59; SU-Harrison 16 pass from McNabb (Mare kick), 4:23. FOURTH QUARTER: Pitt- Ferencik 29 field goal, 4:21. A-20,279. GAME STATISTICS INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS SU PITT Rushing: SU-Konrad 10-130, 3 TD; Thomas 19 First Downs 16 7-64, 1 TD;Mcintosh 11-40; Harrison 1-29; Morris 47-301 Rushes-Yards 29-20 4-22; R. Johnson 6-16, K. Johnson 2-14; Down- 15-12-0 Att-Comp-Int 38-20-1 ing 2-4; McNabb 4-(-19). Pitt-Harris 14-20; 157 Passing Yards 200 Schneider 5-12; Lytle 10-(-12). 458 Total Yards 220 Passing: SU-McNabb 15-12-0, 2 TDs, 157 3-40.0 Punts-Average 6-42 yards. Pitt-Lytle 38-20-1, 1 TD, 200 yards. 9-74 Penalties-Yards 4-25 Receiving: SU-Harrison 7-76, 2 TDs; Tho- 3-44 Kickoff Returns-Yards 3-14 mas 3-62; Maddox 2-19. Pitt-Seagraves 6-58, 1 4-46 Punt Returns-Yards 2-35 TD; Anderson 4-37; Harris 3-13; Je||s- 2-40; 5-12 Third Down Conversions 6-16 Durham 2-22; Schneider 2-18; Belvin 1-12. 30:04 Possession Time 29:56 1996 Pin FOOTBALL 1995 Game Summaries West Virginia 21 Pitt 0 November 24, 1995 MORGANTOWN, W.Va.—Pitt closed out the 1995 season with a disappointing 21-0 shutout loss to archrival West Virginia in a nationally televised game on ESPN in Morgantown. Despite forcing six Mountaineer turnovers on defense, the Panthers were unable to produce much offen- sively, and West Virginia capitalized on the ineffectiveness to claim the victory. The Mountaineers opened the scoring in the second quarter, following a blocked punt by Charles Emanuel in Pitt territory. WVU's Aaron Beasley recovered the loose ball, setting up the Mountaineers for the first score of the game. WVU's Jimmy Gary capped off the four-play drive with a 14-yard run at the 6:22 mark. Four minutes later, the Mountaineers completed an eight play, 89-yard scoring drive when Chad Johnston connected on a 29-yard pass to David Saunders, giving West Virginia a 14-0 lead at the half. Pitt fullback Chris Schneider led the Panthers with 60 yards rushing on 15 carries in the first half, to help give the Panthers the edge in the time of possession. West Virginia completed the scoring for the game on an 80-yard pass from Johnston to Lovette Purnell in the third quarter. West Virginia's shutout of Pitt marks the fifth time that the Panthers have been held scoreless in a Mountaineer victory during the 88-game series. This shutout is the first between the teams since 1981 when Pitt defeated WVU, 17-0, in Morgantown. In his second start, Panthers‘ redshirt freshman quarterback Matt Lytle completed 17 of 29 for 99 yards with two interceptions. Schneider led all rushers with 89 yards on 22 carries. Defensively, the Panthers were led by sophomore John Jenkins who grabbed two interceptions. Seniors David Sumner and Tyler Young registered six tackles each. 0 PITT 0 0 0 0 7 O 21 WEST VIRGINIA 0 14 FIRST QUARTER: No Score. SECOND QUARTER: WVU-Gray 14 run (Baumann kick), 6:22; WVU-Saunders 29 pass from Johnston (Baumann kick) 1 :13.THlRD QUARTER: WVU-Purnell 7 pass from Johnston (Baumann kick). FOURTH QUARTER: No scoring. A-38,795. GAME STATISTICS PITT WVU 15 First Downs 20 44-122 Rushes-Yards 35-115 29-17-2 Att-Comp-Int 32-16-4 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing: Pitt-Schneider 22-66; Harris 14-40; Lytle 7-4; Jells 1-(-8). WVU-Boykin 2-38; Walker 10-36; Barbers-1 9; Gary 8-1 3;White 5-1 1 ; Keaton 2-3; Johnston 2-(-5). 99 Passing Yards 258 Passing: Pitt-Lytle 17-29-2, 99 yards. WVU- 221 Total Yards 373 Johnston 14-30-4,235 yards, 2 TD; Boykin 2-2-0, 9-36.4 Punts-Average 7-39.1 23 yards. 5-60 Penalties-Yards 6-53 Receiving: Pitt-Schneider 9-27; Jells 3-35; 4-53 Kickoff Returns-Yards 1-0 Seagraves 2-8; Harris 2-7; Butler 1-22. WVU- 4-55 Punt Returns-Yards 3-8 Saunders 5-80, 1 TD; Vanderpool 4-59; Purnell 4-18 Third Down Conversions 5-13 4-65, 1 TD; Barber 1-24; Foreman 1-23; Lutz 1-7. 33:01 Possession Time 26:59 + I 996 J7itt J7oot6al'l' UQJQJE ®[N] [El\‘lI7lE]$ Nate Duehran, Jtminr, Punter -Big East Second-Team All-Conference Anthnnu Dnrselt, senior, Defensive Bank -Drafted by Houston Oilers (sixth round) -Blue-Gray All-Star Game (Jan. 20, 1996) -Senior Bowl All-Star Game (Christmas Day) Dhris ,Ferem:ik,: Freshman, Plaeekinker -Big East First-Team All-Conference -ECAC Division I-A Football All-Star Team -Lou Groza Award Finalist Mike Halapin, senior, Delansiue lineman , -Big East Second-Team All-Conference Demetrius Harris, Freshman, Running Batik I -ABC Chevrolet Player of the Game (Texas) -AT&T Long Distance Award (Rutgers) Dietrich Jells, Senior, Wide Receiver, -Drafted by Kansas City Chiefs (sixth round) -Big East Offensive Player of the Week (Sept. 3) -Big East Second-Team All-Conference -Senior Bowl All-Star Game (Christmas Day) -ABC Chevrolet Player of the Game (Ohio State) latiti Mundu, senior, Defensive lineman -Big East All-Academic Football Team Tnnu Drlamlini, Sophomore, Dflensive Tackle -Big East All-Academic Football Team -GTE District 2 All-Academic Football Team lllhll Buan, SEIIIBI‘, Quarterback -Big East All-Academic Football Team Tum Tumullu, Senior, Linebacker -Drafted by Cincinnati Bengals (sixth round) -ECAC Division I-A Football All-Star Team -Big East First-Team All-Conference -Blue-Gray All-Star Game (Christmas Day) -Senior Bowl All-Star Game (Jan. 20, 1996) I996 PITT FIJIITBALL Team and Individual Awards 1 975 1 976 1 977 1978 1 979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1 984 1 985 Kirk McMullen Defense: Offense: Defense: Offense: Defense: Offense: Defense: Offense: Defense: Offense: Defense: Offense: Defense: Offense: Defense: Offense: Defense: ED IIIJNWAY MEMEIBIAL AWARD —--———— Ed Conway, the “Voice of Pitt Football” for four years, was a sportscaster in Pittsburgh before his death in 1974. He was an honest, hard working professional, and above all, a friend. In appreciation of Ed Conway’s work, and in keeping alive memories of him, Pitt football presents an award in his honor annually to the most improved offensive and defensive players each spring. Rasshad Whitmill Ed Conway Award Winners: Offense: Defense: Offense: Defense: Offense: John Pelusi (C) Randy Cozens (DE) Bob Hutton (HB) LeRoy Felder (DB) Randy Reutershan (FL) George Link (OG) Dave Logan (MG) Ray “Rooster” Jones (HB) Lynn Thomas (DB) Russ Grimm (C) Charles “Yogi” Jones (LB) Emil Boures (OG) Carlton Williamson (SS) Wayne DiBartola (FB) Wallace “Pappy” Thomas (CB) Marlon Mclntyre (FB) Dan “Peep” Short (SS) Mike Dahl (OG) Melvin Dean (CB) Troy Benson (LB) Dwayne Milloy (FL) Steve Apke (LB) Dave Shuck (TE) Lee Hetrlck (LB) John Lewis (CB) Ed Conway OFFENSE: Kirk McMullen, Tight End DEFENSE: Rasshad Whitmill, Defensive Back 1 986 1987 1988 1 989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 Offense: Defense: Offense: Defense: Offense: Defense: Offense: Defense: Offense: Defense: Offense: Defense: Offense: Defense: Offense: Defense: Offense: Defense: Offense: Defense: Offense: Defense: Darrin Gillaspie (WR) Jerry Olsavsky (LB) Nate Heyward (RB) Carnel Smith (DE) Adam Walker (RB) Louis Riddick (SS) Mike LiVorio (OL) Dave Coleman (CB) Scott Stark (QB) Anthony Jagers (SS) Dan Anderson (OL) Jeff Esters (DL) Mark Fely (OL) Mike Halapin (DL) Raymond Belvin (TE) Tom Barndt (DL) Jason Chavis (LB) Jay Jones (DB) Brian Curran (OL) Mike Mohring (DL) John Jones (TE) David Sumner (LB) Kirk McMullen (TE) Rasshad Whitmill (DB) I00 I 996 Pitt ,Footf~m'1' |BE[B@E'3@$ All-Time Records .. . 102 The Last Time It Happened .. . 105 All-Time Statistical Leaders........ 107 Annual Leaders 112 All-Time Coaching Records 117 Pitt Football Year-by-Year... .. 118 Game-by-Game Results .. 119 SIIHIJIJEIH I996 PITT FOOTBALL All-Time Records Individual Records Rushing Rushing Yards Play: 91, George McLaren (Syracuse), 1917 Game: 303, Tony Dorsett (Notre Dame), 1975 Season: 2,150, Tony Dorsett, 1976 Career: 6,526, Tony Dorsett, 1973-76 Rushing Attempts Game: 42, Craig Heyward (Notre Dame), 1987 Season: 387, Craig Heyward, 1987 Career: 1,163, Tony Dorsett, 1973-76 Most Games Gaining 100 Yards or More Season: 12, Tony Dorsett, 1976 Craig Heyward, 1987 Career: 36, Tony Dorsett, 1973-76 Consecutive: 20, Tony Dorsett, 1975-76 Most Games Gaining 200 Yards or More Season: 4, Tony Dorsett, 1976 Career: 10, Tony Dorsett, 1973-76 Consecutive: 2, Tony Dorsett, 1973 and 1976 (twice),Curvin Richards, 1988 Average Per Carry (min. 75% participation) Game: 14.4, Tony Dorsett (Notre Dame), 1975 Season: 6.6, Tony Dorsett, 1975 Career: 5.7, Elliott Walker, 1974-77 Rushing Touchdowns Game: 6, Norman Bill Budd, (Ohio U.), 1910 Season: 22, Tony Dorsett, 1976 Career: 58, Tony Dorsett, 1973-76 Most Consecutive Games With A Rushing Touchdown 10, George McLaren, 1916-17 (Washington & Jefferson 1916 -Carnegie Tech 1917) Dwight Collins (1980-83), who had 24 career touchdown receptions at Pitt, shares the school record torTD catches with Dietrich Jells (1991 - 95). Passing Passing Yards Play: 91 , Alex Van Pelt to Dietrich Jells (Rutgers), 1992 Game: 446, John Congemi (Navy), 1986 Season: 3,163, Alex Van Pelt, 1992 Career: 11,267, Alex Van Pelt, 1989-92 Passes Thrown Game: 64, Alex Van Pelt (Penn State), 1991 Season: 407, Alex Van Pelt, 1992 Career: 1,503, Alex Van Pelt, 1989-92 Passes Completed Game: 37, Alex Van Pelt (Notre Dame), 1990 Season: 245, Alex Van Pelt, 1992 Career: 867, Alex Van Pelt, 1989-92 Touchdown Passes Game: 6, Dan Marino (South Carolina), 1981 Season: 37, Dan Marino, 1981 Career: 79, Dan Marino, 1979-82 Most Yards Passing By A Freshman Season: 2,881, Alex Van Pelt, 1989 Most Yards Passing By A Sophomore Season: 2,427, Alex Van Pelt, 1990 Most Yards Passing By A Junior Season: 2,876, Dan Marino, 1981 Most Yards Passing By A Senior Season: 3,163, Alex Van Pelt, 1992 Most Consecutive Games With A Touchdown Pass 19, Dan Marino, 1980-82, (South Carolina 80 - Louisville 82) Receiving Receiving Yards Play: 91, Dietrich Jells from Alex Van Pelt (Rutgers), 1992 Game: 225, Dietrich Jells (West Virginia), 1994 Season: 1,091, Dietrich Jells, 1992 Career: 3,003, Dietrich Jells, 1991-95 Receptions Game: 16, Harry Orszulak (Penn State), 1968 Season: 55, Dietrich Jells, 1992 Career: 1 60, Dietrich Jells, 1991-95 Touchdown Receptions Game: 4, Julius Dawkins (Cincinnati and Army), 1981 and Billy Davis (Rutgers), 1994 Season: 16, Julius Dawkins, 1981 Career: 24, Dwight Collins, 1980-83 Dietrich Jells, 1991-95 Most Consecutive Games With A Touchdown Reception 4, Julius Dawkins, 1982 (West Virginia- Louisville) Bill Wallace, 1983 (Louisville-Notre Dame) Chuck Scales, 1984-85 (Penn State 84-Boston College 85) Henry Tuten, 1989 (Boston College-Temple) Dietrich Jells, 1992 (Rutgers-Notre Dame) 1 996 ,T-‘itt ,Foot6a(t' T02 Defensive en Hugh Green is Pitt's all-time career sacks leader with 49. Defense Most Interceptions Game: 3, Lou Cecconi (Penn State), 1949 Henry Ford (Penn State), 1953 Willie Marsh (Tulane), 1978 Season: 10, Bob Jury, 1976 Career: 21, Bob Jury, 1974-77 Yards, intercepted Passes Play: 105, Homer Roe (West Virginia), 1908 Game: 132, Edgar Jones (Nebraska), 1941 Season: 224, Edgar Jones, 1941 Career: 266, Bob Jury, 1974-77 Most Quarterback Sacks, Season 24.5, Zeke Gadson, 1987 Most Quarterback Sacks, Career 49, Hugh Green, 1977-80 33.5 Randy Holloway, 1974-77 31 Tony Woods, 1983-86 Zeke Gadson, 1984-87 Keith Hamilton, 1989-91 25, Chris Doleman, 1981-84 Dennis Atiyeh, 1983-85 Ricardo McDonald, 1988-91 . n Ezekial Gadson set a single-season Pitt record with 24.5 sacks in 1987. I998 PITT FOOTBALL All-Time Records Total Offense Total Offense Game: 439, John Ryan (West Virginia), 1994 Season: 3,163, Alex Van Pelt, 1992 Career: 11,146, Alex Van Pelt, 1989-92 Most All-Purpose Yards Season: 2,217, Tony Dorsett, 1976 Career: 7,1 17, Tony Dorsett, 1973-76 Kicking Points After Touchdown Game: 9, Eric Schubert (Louisville), 1982 Chris Ferencik (Eastern Michigan), 1995 Season: 46, Snuffy Everett, 1981 Career: 133, Carson Long, 1973-76 Points After Touchdown Attempted Game: 9, Eric Schubert (Louisville), 1982 Chris Ferencik (Eastern Michigan), 1995 Season: 51, Snuffy Everett, 1981 Career: 138, Carson Long, 1973-76 Field Goals Game: 4, Carson Long (William & Mary), 1975 Season: 18, Carson Long, 1976 Career: 45, Carson Long, 1973-76 Field Goals Attempted Game: 4, Carson Long (William & Mary),1975 Jeff VanHorne (Syracuse), 1986 (BYU and Penn State), 1987 Scott Kaplan (Minnesota), 1991 Sean Conley (Hawaii), 1992 David Merrick (Ohio U. and Texas), 1994 Season: 26, Carson Long, 1976 Career: 76, Carson Long, 1973-76 Longest Field Goal Yards: 54, David Merrick (Texas), 1994 Consecutive Points After Touchdown 60, Carson Long, 1974-75 Most Consecutive Games Scoring Points 35, Mark Schubert, 1977-79 Most Points For A Kicker Game: 17, Carson Long (William & Mary), 1975 Season: 99, Carson Long, 1976 Career: 268, Carson Long, 1973-76 Most Punts Season: 72, Chris Jelic, 1984 Career: 228, Larry Swider, 1973-76 Most Punting Yardage Season: 2,784, Larry Swider, 1976 Career: 9,199, Larry Swider, 1973-76 Highest Punting Average Season: 45.6, Brian Greenfield, 1990 Career: 43.5, Brian Greenfield, 1989-90 Longest Punt Yards: 79, Brian Greenfield (B. College), 1990 Carson Long set many kicking records during his illustrious career at Pitt. Among the records he holds are field goals made in a game (4), season (18), and career (45). Returns Yards, Punt Returns Play: 90, Jimmy Joe Robinson (Penn State), 1945 Game: 139, Tom Davies (West Virginia), 1920 Season: 385, Gordon Jones, 1975 Career: 983, Tom Flynn, 1980-83 Yards, Kickoff Returns Play: 105, R.W. Richards (Bucknell), 1908 Jim DeHart (Navy), 1915 Gibby Welch (West Virginia), 1927 Game: 220, Dave Garnett (W. Virginia), 1969 Season: 653, Dave Garnett, 1969 Career: 1,337, Dave Garnett, 1968-70 Scofing Touchdowns Game: 6, Norman Bill Budd (Ohio U.), 1910 Season: 23, Tony Dorsett, 1976 Career: 63, Tony Dorsett, 1973-76 Most Points Scored Game: 36, Norman Bill Budd (Ohio U.), 1910 Season: 140, Tony Dorsett, 1976 Career: 380, Tony Dorsett, 1973-76 1 996 ,1-‘itt ,Foott'~nf( I03 Games Played Season: 12, many times All-Time: 1,014 Games Won Season: 12, 1976 All-Time: 572 Games Lost Season: 10, 1972 All-Time: 401 Games Tied Season: 3, 1960 All-Time: 42 Longest Winning Streak 33,1914-19 Longest String of Games Without Defeat 33, 1914-19 Unbeaten, Untied Seasons 7—1904,1910,1915,1916,1917,1918,1976 National Championships 9—1915,1916,1918,1929,1931,1934, 1936, 1937, 1976 Consecutive Losses 10, 1 971-72 Biggest Margins of Victory 96-96-0, vs. Dickinson, 1914 88-88-0, vs. Westminster, 1926 83—83-0, vs. Waynesburg, 1904 76—76-0, vs. Temple, 1977 71——71-0,vs. California Normal (now California, PA), 1905 Biggest Margins of Defeat 69—69-O, vs. Michigan, 1947 62-69-7, vs. Army, 1944 59-59-0, vs. Penn State, 1903 58-58-0, vs. Notre Dame, 1944 58-58-0, vs. Miami, 1967 Bria Grenfield recorded 79-a pt against Boston College in 1990. I998 PITT FOOTBALL T0 All-Time Records Offense Highest Total Points By Both Teams Game: 111 (West Virginia 63, Pitt 48), 1965 Season: 604 (Pitt 216, Opponents 388), 1971 Highest Total Points By Pitt Game: 96 (Dickinson), 1914 Season: 428, 1977 Lowest Total Points By Pitt Season: 26, 1947 Highest Total Offense By Pitt Game: 648 (Eastern Michigan), 1995 Season: 5,482, 1992 Lowest Total Offense By Pitt Game: -11 (Michigan State), 1950 Season: 1,009, 1947 Highest Rushing By Pitt Game: 530 (Army), 1975 Season: 3,486, 1974 Lowest Rushing By Pitt Game: -28 (Navy), 1978 Season: 389, 1947 Highest Passing By Pitt Game: 450 (Navy), 1986 Season: 3,482, 1992 Lowest Passing By Pitt Season: 136, 1919 Defense Lowest Total Points By Opponent Season: 0, 1910 Highest Total Points By Opponent Game: 69, Army, 1944 Michigan,1947 7 - it Notre Dame, 1965 Curtis Martin recorded two of Pitt's top 10 rushing plays in 1993. His 86-yard run versus West Season: 429, 1992 Virginia is tied for the fourth-longest run in Pitt history, while his 80-yard TD run against Temple ranks eighth on the list. Lowest Total Offense By Opponent Game: 22 (Syracuse), 1921 Season: 522, 1915 Longest Plays from Scrimmage (all touchdowns unless noted) H‘ hest Total Offense B O onent - - '%ame: 675 (Virginia Te‘ch),p 1p 993 Rushmg Passmg Season: 5222’ 1993 91, George McLaren, Syracuse, 1917 91, Alex Van Pelt to Dietrich Jells, Rutgers, . 89, Adam Walker, Northern Iowa, 1988 1992 L°g::]t:EJ3%h('£gVB¥ "em 88, Warren Heller, Miami (Ohio), 1931 82, Lou Cecconi to Nick DeRosa, Marquette, SeasO'n_ 300 1931’ 5’ 86, Curtis Martin, w. Virginia, 1993 (no TD) 1948 ' ’ 86, Fred Cox, Penn State, 1959 80, John Ryan to Dietrich Jells, West . . 83, Curvin Richards, Boston College, 1988 Virginia, 1994 H'%'haerr‘:'3q5u0SOh('\r/‘isrl a0 1? eF:’,'r)'e1n9t93 83, Bobby Grier, N.C. State, 1953 (no TD) 80, Matt Cavanaugh to Gordon Jones, SeaSO'n_ 2 639 3993 ’ 80, Curtis Martin, Temple, 1993 Syracuse, 1975 ' ’ ’ 80, Gibby Welch, Penn State, 1925 77, Jim Traficant to Paul Martha, California, . 80, Gibby Welch, Westminster, 1926 1962 L°;V::Sto';a;Z'2ng1g1y5°pp°nent 80, Warren Heller, Penn State, 1930 76, Darnell Dickerson to Henry Tuten, Boston ' ’ 80, Henry Weisenbaugh, West Virginia, 1933 College, 1988 . . 80, Leo Malarkey, West Virginia, 1936 76, James Hagan to Gibby Welch, Nebraska, H'%Z‘:*;?f§§:',}§e2fV%pfi]?5°?;68 so, Dick Cassiano, Penn State, 1937 1927 SeasO'n_ 2 755 19959 ’ 80, Paul Martha (on lateral from Fred Cox), 75, Robert Haygood to Gordon Jones, ' ’ ’ Miami (Florida), 1961 Temp|e1975 Mostlnterceptions Team Game 80, Elliott Walker, North Carolina, 1974 75, John Congemito Craig Heyward, ’ ’ Syracuse, 1986 6’ Boston Cwege’ 1977’ 1990 75, Joe Felitsky to Michael Stewart, Rutgers, Most Interceptions, Team, Season 1986 (no TD) 28, 1976 1996 Pitt J:00f6fl“ I998 PITT FOOTBALL The last Time It Happened PITT RECORDS Individual Records Rushing 200+ yards rushing: 231, Billy West vs. Ohio University, 9-10-94. 30+ Rushing attempts: 34, Billy Westvs. Miami, 11-12-94. 2 Players w/100 yards rushing: 11-5-88 vs. Rutgers, Curvin Richards (202) and Darnell Dickerson (108). 100-yard rusher and 300-yard passer: 11-29-94 vs. Temple, Billy West (149) and John Ryan (330). 50-yard+ TD Run: 74, Demetrius Harris vs. Rutgers, 10-28-95. 300+ yards rushing: 303 yards, Tony Dorsett vs. Notre Dame, 11-15-75. 3+ touchdowns rushing: 3, Demetrius Harris vs. Eastern Michigan, 9-9-95. 2 touchdowns rushing: 2, Chris Schneider vs. Temple, 10-14-95. Passing 25+ pass completions: 26, Alex Van Pelt vs. Hawaii, 12-5-92. 40+ pass attempts: 47, John Ryan vs. Washington State, 9-2-95. 50+ yard TD pass: 66 yards vs. Eastern Michigan, 9-9-95, John Ryan to Dietrich Jells. 300+ yards passing: 330 yards, John Ryan vs. Temple, 11-29-94. 100+ yards rushing and 100+ yards passing (one player): 11-3-73 vs. Syracuse, Billy Daniels, 165 yards rushing and 121 yards passing. Receiving 10+ receptions: 10, Billy Davis vs. Rutgers, 11-19-94. 50+ TD reception: 66 yards vs. Eastern Michigan, 9-9-95, Dietrich Jells from John Ryan. 150+ yards receiving: 150, Dietrich Jells vs. Rutgers, 10-28-95. Billy Davis caught 10 passes, including four touchdown receptions , in 0 November I9, I994 game against Rutgers. L I 996 Pitt ,T"ootC\al'l' 105 Steve Israel is the last Pitt player to return a fumble for a touchdown with his 35-yard fumble return against Southern Mississippi at Pitt Stadium during the I991 season. Miscellaneous 50+ yard field goal: 54 yards, David Merrick vs. Texas, 9-3-94. 50+ yard punt: 69 yards, Nate Cochran vs. Virginia Tech, 9-30-95. Safety: vs. Rutgers, 11-9-91, Ricardo McDonald and Jeff Esters sacked Derek McCord in end zone. Interception for TD: David Sumner vs. Temple, 10-29-94, 20 yards. Fumble recovery TD: Steve Israel, vs. Southern Mississippi, 9-7-91, 35 yards. Kickoff return TD: Ricky Turner, vs. West Virginia, 9-29-90, 100 yards. Punt return TD: Jay Jones, vs. Syracuse, 11-6-93, 84 yards. Blocked FG for TD: Tom Barndt vs. West Virginia, 10-15-94, 53 yards. Blocked punt for TD: Billy Davis, vs. Minnesota, 9-28-91, 13 yards. 2-point conversion (rushing): John Ryan vs. West Virginia, 10-15-94. 2-point conversion (passing): John Ryan to Chad Askew vs. Rutgers, 11-19-94. Defensive 2-point conversion: Doug Hetzler returned PAT attempt vs. Syracuse, 9-22-90 I998 PITT FOOTBALL The last Time llflapnened Team Records 300+ yards rushing: 315 yards, vs. Eastern Michigan, 9-9-95. Failed to gain 100+ yards rushing: 20 yards vs. Syracuse, 11-11-95 (29 attempts, 0 TDs). 300+ yards passing: 384 yards vs. Rutgers, 10-28-95 (62 att., 29 comp., 2 TDs, 3 Int). Shutout: 10-0, vs. Penn State, 11-14-87. Was Shutout: 21-0, vs. WVU, 11-24-95. Undefeated: 1976, 12-0. Undefeated, Home: 1980, 6-0. Undefeated, Road: 1981 , 5-0. Failed To Win A Game: 0-8-1 , 1903. Failed To Win, Home: 1993, 0-6. Failed To Win, Road: 1995, 0-5. 100+ yards in penalties: 100 yards vs. Texas, 9-3-94 (1 1 penalties). Longest winning streak: 31, 1914 (2), 1915 (8), 1916 (8), 1917 (9), 1918 (4). Longest win streak (home): 29,1914(2),1915(6),1916(6),1917(7),1918(4),1919(4). Longest win streak (road): 10,1913-1917:1913(1),1914(3), 1915(2),1916(2), 1917(2). Longest losing streak: 10, 1950-51: 1950 (3), 1951 (7); 1971-72: 1971 (3), 1972 (7). Longest losing streak (home): 9, 1992-93: 1992(3), 1993(6). Longest losing streak (road): 19, 1942-47: 1942(4), 1943(2), 1944(3), 1945(2), 1946(3), 1947 (5). Most consecutive shutouts: 11, 1910 (9) thru 1911 (2). Mostshutouts season: 9,1904,1905 & 1910. Most consecutive shutouts (home): 10, 1910(9) -- 1911 (1). Most consecutive shutouts (road): 3,1908-1910: Pitt 13 -- St. Louis 0, 1908 Pitt 0 -- WVU 0, 1909 Pitt 18 -- Westminster 0, 1910 1920-1921: Pitt 47 —- Geneva 0, 1920 Pitt 28 -- Geneva 0, 1921 Pitt 28 -- Penn 0, 1921 1929-30: Pitt 40 -- Allegheny 0, 1929 Pitt 52 -- Waynesburg 0, 1930 Pitt 14 -- Syracuse 0, 1930 1932-33: Pitt 0 -- Nebraska 0, 1932 Pitt 21 -- WVU 0, 1933 Pitt 37 -- Centre 0, 1933 1996 Pitt I08 Opponent Records Rushing 200+ yards rushing: 220, Darnell Campbell, Boston College, 11-2-91. 2 players with 100-yards rushing: Syracuse, 10-8-94 147 yards (17 attempts, 2 TDs), Kevin Mason 136 yards (24 attempts, 1 TD), Kirby Dar Dar 30+ rushing attempts: 30, David Green, Boston College, 9-24-94 (186 yards, 0 TDs). 100 yards/rushing & passing: Kevin Mason, Syracuse, 9-8-94 Passing: 204 yards (23 att, 12 comp, 1 TD) Rushing: 147 yards (17 attempts, 2 TDs) 50+ yard TD run: 84 yards, Anthony Shelman (Louisville), 10-1-94. 3+ TD rushing: 3, Anthony Shelman (Louisville), 10-1-94. Passing 25+ completions: 25, Craig Erickson, Miami, 11-3-90 (35 attempts). 50+ yard TD pass: 75 yards, Ohio State, 9-23-95 (Bobby Hoying to Terry Glenn). 73 yards, Virginia Tech, 9-30-95 (Jim Druckenmiller to Jermaine Holmes). 61 yards, Ohio State, 9-23-95 (Bobby Hoying to Terry Glenn). 300+ yards passing: 336 yards, Henry Burris, Temple, 10-29-94. Receiving 10+ receptions: 11, Marcus Badgett, Maryland, 10-3-92, (251 yds, 2 TDs). 50+ yard TD reception: 60 yards, Zach Abraham from Chad Johnston, 10-15-94. 81 yards, Rahsaan Vanterpool from Chad Johnston, 10-15-94. 150+ yards receiving: 253 yards, Terry Glenn, Ohio State, 9-23-95 (9 rec., 4 TDs). 2 players with 100-yards receiving: Temple, 10-29-94 103 yards (6 receptions, 0 TDs), Van Johnson 102 yards (3 receptions, 0 TDs), Marc Baxter Miscellaneous Opponent failed to register a TD: 8-31-91 , West Virginia, Pitt won 34-3. Safety by opponent: 11-2-91 , McGil|is, Boston College., knocked fumbled snap by Theodorou out of end zone. Opponent punt return for TD: Antonio Freeman, Virginia Tech, 10-22-94 (80 yards). Opp. kickoff return for TD: Steve Clay, Eastern Michigan, 9-9-95 (93 yards) Terrell Willis, Rutgers, 10-28-95 (83 yards) Opponent fumble recovery for TD: Paul Rivers, Rutgers, 10-28-95 (100 yards) Opponent interception for TD: Jason Reeves, Texas, 9-16-95 (45 yards) Charles Woolridge, Rutgers, 10-28-95 (25 yards) Opponent TD off blocked punt: Reggie Brooks, Notre Dame, 10-12-91. Opponent TD off blocked FG: Harold Kidd, West Virginia, 10-15-94 (60 yards). Opponent Defensive 2-point conversion: Matt Taffoni, West Virginia, interception return, 10-15-94. Team gained 300+ yards passing: 421 yards, Ohio State, 9-23-95 (33 att, 23 comp, 2 Int, 7 TDs). Team gained 300+ yards rushing: 301 yards, Syracuse, 11-1 1-95 (47 attempts, 4 TDs). Team failed to gain 100+ yards rushing: 84 yards, Eastern Michigan, 9-9-95 (26 attempts, 2 TDs). Team failed to gain 100+ pass yards: 90 yards, Boston College, 9-24-94 (20 att, 9 comp, 1 TD). }"ootl3afl' I998 PITT FOOTBALL I07 All-Time Statistical leaders Rushing Game Name Opponent, Year Yards 1. Tony Dorsett .................... .. Notre Dame, 1975 ...................... .. 303 2. Tony Dorsett .................... .. Army, 1975 ................................. .. 268 3. Tony Dorsett .................... .. Northwestern, 1973 .................... ..265 4. Curvin Richards ............... .. East Carolina, 1989 .................... .. 264 5. Craig Heyward ................. .. Kent State, 1987 ........................ .. 259 6. Craig Heyward ................. .. Miami (FL), 1986 ........................ ..254 7. Curtis Martin ..................... .. Texas, 1994 ............................... .. 251 8. Warren Heller ................... .. Miami (OH), 1931 ....................... .. 250 9. Joe McCall ....................... .. Army, 1983 ................................. .. 246 10. Tony Dorsett .................... .. Syracuse, 1976 .......................... ..241 11. Tony Dorsett .................... .. Miami(FL),1976 ........................ .. 227 12. Billy West ........................ .. Ohio University,1994 ............... .. 226 13. Gibby Welch .................... .. Westminster, 1926 ..................... .. 224 , Tony Dorsett .................... .. Penn State, 1976 ....................... .. 224 , __h 15. Bryan Thomas .................. .. Florida State, 1981 ..................... .. 217 _ _ _ _ _ ; _ 16. Tony Dorsett .................... .. Army, 1976 ................................. .. 212 B'"YWe5f°°me'"f°'°"mlured Cu_”'s Mamnm 1994 9"d_we"'°m°"‘5h 17. Tony Dorsett .................... .. Syracuse, 1973 .......................... .. 211 f°'"‘°fi"‘ be5'5i"9'e'5e°5°" '”5h'”9 t°'°' eve’ C" Pm Wm‘ ‘-358 Vc"d5' 18. Tony Dorsett .................... .. Notre Dame, 1973 ...................... .. 209 19. Curvin Richards ............... .. Navy, 1988 ................................. .. 207 20. Curtis Martin ..................... .. Syracuse, 1993 .......................... .. 206 $9350" 21. Marsha||Go|dberg ............ .. Ohio Wesleyan, 1936 ................. .. 203 Name Season Yards 22. Tony Dorsett .................... .. Georgia, 1977 (Sugar Bowl) ....... .. 202 1 Ton Dorsett 1976 2150 Curvin Richards ............... .. Boston College, 1988 ................. ..202 2' Craiy He waré """"""""" " 1987 """"""""""""""""""""""" "1’791 Curvin Richards ............... .. Rutgers,1988 ............................ .. 202 3' _|_OngDOr3éett """"""""" " 1973 """"""""""""""""""""""" "1’686 25. Warren Heller ................... .. Penn State, 1930 ....................... ..200 ' Tony Dorsett """""""""" " 1975 """""""""""""""""""""""" "1’686 26. Tony Dorsett .................... .. WestVirginia,1976 .................... .. 199 5 Bmywest """""""""" " 1994 """""""""""""""""""""""" "1’358 27. Toby Uansa ...................... .. Duke, 1929 ................................. .. 198 ' V. . """""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" " ’ John Luch _______________________ __ Western Resen/e,1931 _____________ "198 6. Curvin Richards ............... .. 1989 ........................................ .. 1,282 Robencmer ____________________ U NC. State,1953 ______________________ "198 7 Curvin Richards ............... .. 1988 ........................................ .. 1,228 30. Mike Nicksick ................... .. Nebraska, 1934 .......................... .. 196 3' """"""""" " 1:3; """""""""""""""""""""""" " 31. Tony Dorsett .................... .. BostonCo|lege,1974 ................. ..191 ' . . """""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" " ’ 10. Curtis Martin ..................... .. 1993 ........................................ .. 1,075 11. E||iottWalker .................... .. 1977 ........................................ .. 1,025 12. Tony Dorsett .................... .. 1974 ........................................ .. 1,004 13. Toby Uansa ...................... .. 1929 ........................................... .. 964 14. Joe McCall ....................... .. 1983 ........................................... .. 961 15. Bryan Thomas .................. .. 1982 ........................................... .. 955 16. E||iottWalker .................... .. 1975 ........................................... .. 903 17. Marsha||Go|dberg ............ .. 1936 ........................................... .. 886 18. Gibby Welch .................... .. 1926 ........................................... .. 815 19. RandyMcMillan ............... .. 1979 ........................................... .. 802 Career Name Seasons Yards 1. Tony Dorsett .................... .. 1973-76 .................................. .. 6,526 2. Curvin Richards ............... .. 1988-90 .................................. .. 3,192 3. Craig Heyward ................. .. 1984,1986-87 ........................ .. 3,086 4. E||iottWalker .................... .. 1974-77 .................................. .. 2,748 5. Curtis Martin ..................... .. 1991-94 .................................. .. 2,643 6. BryanThomas .................. .. 1978,1980-82 ........................ .. 2,141 7. Char|esG|adman ............. .. 1984-86 .................................. .. 2,019 8. Joe McCall ....................... .. 1980-83 .................................. .. 1,978 9. Marsha|lGo|dberg ............ .. 1936-38 .................................. .. 1,957 10. Warren Heller ................... .. 1930-32 .................................. .. 1,949 11. George McLaren .............. .. 1915-18 .................................. .. 1,920 12. Gibby Welch .................... .. 1925-27 .................................. .. 1,880 13. Dick Cassiano .................. .. 1937-39 .................................. .. 1,851 . _ 1 14. Billywest ........................ .. 1993- ...................................... .. 1,736 Craig .,"°nhead.. Heyward is third on PMS a"_fime career rushing "st '|l:'::3c|jZ?a\‘/lies ................... .. .................................. .. with 3,086 yards and has the secondmighest Sing|e_se°son rushing 17. And irieasziicjo ss ................ .. 1914-16..1.§.1.§ ......................... .. 1,527 "‘°"“"7"‘Y°'°“" ‘W"""‘”'“"°'Y"'°"'"9°"'“°"V°°"°”‘2"5° 18. Denxr/1isFerrig...........,..........1968-70’..........,..................,....,. 11525 yards in I976). 4 1996 Pitt J-'oot6cilf I996 PITT FOOTBALL 9 1996 Outlook Never have injuries played such a key role in a season during Head Coach John Majors’ 28-year head coaching ca- reer than they did during the 1995 Pitt football campaign. The veteran head coach prefers not to use that as an excuse for a season that began so promising and ended in such disap- pointment. Nonetheless, Majors has always been one to look ahead, and with a new season, comes new optimism. One thing Majors does knows for sure: he, the coaching staff, and the team are committed to an improved 1996 season. “Certainly, last year was very disappointing in terms of our win-loss record,” Majors said. “lnjuries, which limited us vir- tually the entire season, were part of the reason. But, frankly, we made too many crucial mistakes at key points in games, and gave our opponents far too many opportunities to win games. This was especially true in our kicking game, where we operated at the lowest efficiency of my career, and with our interceptions. We certainly need to address those areas as well as improve in virtually every area of our football team. ‘‘I am extremely encouraged about the enthusiasm the play- ers have demonstrated in our offseason conditioning pro- gram,” Majors said. “Their attitudes have been outstanding. There was a seriousness of intent for a better football team. ‘‘I am extremely encouraged about the enthusi- asm the players have demonstrated in our offseason conditioning program . . .Their atti- tudes have been outstanding. There was a seriousness of intent for a better football team. “We need to find ways to win . . . I know there is a unanimous commitment among the staff and players to make considerable improvement this season on the field and on the scoreboard.” —Head Coach John Majors We need to find ways to win, even though we lost some very good football players with a lot of experience. I know there is a unanimous commitment among the staff and players to make considerable improvement this season on the field and on the scoreboard. "We need to do it with a dearth of good senior leadership, which is always a premium on successful teams. We do have the best group of younger players that we have had since I returned. I am also very encouraged with our newest recruiting class, which I believe is the best we have assembled in our four years here.” Reflecting on the 1995 season, the Virginia Tech game showcased the best and worst of Pitt’s 1995 campaign. The Panthers dominated the Hokies, a Top 10 team by season’s 1996 .17‘itt Footfwtff Running back Billy West's return to his 1994 form, when he was the Big East Offensive Player of the Year, will be a key ingredient in Pitt's I996 season. end, for 21/2 quarters before a rash of injuries, within a matter of two series, claimed tailback Billy West, cornerback Denorse Mosley, receiver Dietrich Jells and backup tailback Demetrius Harris. The Panthers were never the same thereafter. Pitt’s quest for respectability in 1996 will be aided by the return of West, the juniorAl|-America and Doak WalkerAward candidate. West, the 1994 Big East Offensive Player of the Year, started the season strongly and appeared to be on track for another outstanding season. Two separate injures—an unusual ligament sprain in his chest that forced him out of two contests, and a season-ending fractured leg suffered in the Sept. 30 Virginia Tech game—stripped the Panthers of their most explosive offensive threat. Defensively, the Panthers have appeared to address one of the most glaring needs—speed. The defensive secondary especially should be the strongest it has been collectively since Majors return, which should help eliminate the big plays that have haunted the Panthers in the past. The 1996 Panthers return 38 lettermen and a total of 12 starters, including West. Two players who joined the team in January and participated in spring drills—Jake Hoffart, a se- nior wide receiver from the University of the Pacific, and Dwayne Schulters, a junior running back from Nassau (N.Y.) Community College—were pleasant additions. Both should be contributing players in 1996. I996 PITT FIJIITBALL I08 All-Time Statistical leaders P as SI n g Game Name Opponent, Year Yards 1. John Congemi .................. .. Navy, 1986 .................................. .. 446 2. John Ryan ........................ .. West Virginia, 1994 ..................... ..433 3 Alex Van Pelt ................... .. Rutgers, 1992 ............................. .. 395 Alex Van Pelt ................... .. Maryland, 1992 ........................... .. 395 5 MattCavanaugh ............... .. Clemson, 1977 ............................ ..387* 6. Alex Van Pelt ................... .. Notre Dame, 1990 ....................... .. 384 7. Alex Van Pelt ................... .. East Carolina, 1991 ..................... .. 369 8. Alex Van Pelt ................... .. West Virginia, 1989 ..................... .. 366 9. Alex Van Pelt ................... .. Texas A&M, 1989 ....................... .. 354# 10. Alex Van Pelt ................... .. Maryland, 1991 ........................... .. 353 11. Dan Marino ...................... .. South Carolina, 1981 ................... .. 346 12. Bob Bestwick ................... .. Michigan State, 1951 ................... .. 345 13. Dan Marino ...................... .. Temple, 1982 .............................. .. 344 14. Dave Havern .................... .. Syracuse, 1968 ........................... .. 343 15. John Congemi .................. .. Ohio State, 1984 ......................... ..341** 16. MattCavanaugh ............... .. Duke, 1976 .................................. ..339 17. Alex Van Pelt ................... .. Rutgers, 1989 ............................. .. 336 18. Alex Van Pelt ................... .. Rutgers, 1991 ............................. .. 335 19. Matt Cavanaugh ............... .. Syracuse, 1977 ........................... ..332 20. John Ryan ........................ .. Temple, 1994 .............................. ..33O 21. Alex Van Pelt ................... .. Penn State, 1991 ........................ .. 324 22. Dave Havern .................... .. Penn State, 1968 ........................ .. 314 Dan Marino ...................... .. Notre Dame, 1982 ....................... .. 314 24. John Congemi .................. .. Notre Dame, 1986 ....................... .. 310 25. Alex Van Pelt ................... .. Syracuse, 1989 ........................... .. 306 26. John Hogan ...................... .. UCLA, 1970 ................................ .. 299 27. Dan Marino ...................... .. Army, 1980 .................................. .. 292 *-Gator Bowl **-Fiesta Bowl #-John Hancock Bowl Season Name season yards Alex Van Pelt, who never missed a start at quarterback in four years, 1. Alex Van Pelt ................... .. 1992 ......................................... .. 3,163 is Pitt's all-time career passing Yardage leader with 1 1.267 Yards and 2. Alex Van Pelt ................... .. 1989 ......................................... .. 2,881 015° h°ld5 Pills 5ln9le'5e°3°n Tecold Wllh 3-163 P°55ln9 YC"d5 1" 1992- 3. Dan Marino ...................... .. 1981 ......................................... .. 2,876 4. Alex Van Pelt ................... .. 1991 ......................................... .. 2,796 5. Dan Marino ...................... .. 1982 ......................................... .. 2,432 6. Alex Van Pelt ................... .. 1990 ......................................... .. 2,427 Career 7. John Congemi .................. .. 1986 ......................................... .. 2,048 8. John Congemi .................. .. 1983 ......................................... .. 1,940 Name 39350115 Yards 9. Ken Lucas ........................ .. 1965 ......................................... .. 1,921 1- Alex Va’? P511 -------------------- -- 1959-92 ---------------------------------- -- 11-257 10. MattCavanaugh ............... .. 1977 ......................................... .. 1,844 2- Dan M31150 -------------------- -- 1979-52 ------------------------------------ -- 5-597 11. Dave Havern .................... .. 1968 ......................................... .. 1,810 3- J°1"1C°"95m' ------------------- -- 195355 ------------------------------------ -- 5-457 12. Dan Marino ...................... .. 1979 ......................................... .. 1,680 4- J05“ 9Y8“ ------------------------- -- 1992-95 ------------------------------------ -- 4-334 13. Rick Trocano .................... .. 1978 ......................................... .. 1,648 5- R1CkT'°Ca“° --------------------- -- 197750 ------------------------------------ -- 4-219 14. Dan Marino ...................... .. 1980 ......................................... .. 1,609 5- 931/9 Havel“ --------------------- -- 1955-197971 --------------------------- -- 3-559 15. Darne||Dickerson ............. .. 1988 ......................................... .. 1,599 7- MafiCaVa”a“9h ---------------- -- 19-/5'77 ------------------------------------ -- 3-378 16. John Ryan ........................ .. 1995 ......................................... .. 1,439 5- K9" Lucas ------------------------- -- 1953-55 ------------------------------------ -- 2-557 17. Rick Trocano .................... .. 1980 ......................................... .. 1,401 9- J05“ H093“ ----------------------- -- 1979-72 ------------------------------------ -- 2-334 18_ John Congemi __________________ __ 1985 ________________________________________ __ 1,377 10. Billy Daniels ...................... .. 1972-74 .................................... .. 2,308 19. John Ryan ........................ .. 1994 ......................................... .. 1,294 11- 1305 Bestwick -------------------- -- 1949'51 ------------------------------------ -- 1-922 20. John Ryan ........................ .. 1993 ......................................... .. 1,282 12- ‘V311 T511010 ----------------------- -- 1957'59 ------------------------------------ --1-744 21. Jim Friedl ......................... .. 1969 ......................................... .. 1,277 13- Fred Mazurek -------------------- -- 1952-54 ------------------------------------ -- 1-593 22. John Hogan ...................... .. 1972 ......................................... .. 1,250 14- C01")! 5a'Va15"a --------------- -- 1954'55 ------------------------------------ ~ 1-495 23. Dave Havern .................... .. 1971 ......................................... .. 1,197 15- J1mT1a11Ca"1 --------------------- -- 195052 ------------------------------------ -- 1-455 24. Billy Daniels ..................... .. 1973 ......................................... .. 1,170 15- 1-0U 09000111 ---------------------- -- 1945'49 ------------------------------------ -- 1-403 25. Bob Bestwick ................... .. 1951 ......................................... .. 1,165 1996 .77‘itt J7ootl'~cil'l' I996 PITT FOOTBALL All-Time Statistical leaders Receiving Game (by receptions since 1940) Player Receptions Opponent Yards TDs 1. Harry Orszulak ................................... .. 16 ......... .. Penn State, 1968 ............................................................... .. 158 .............................................. .. 0 2. Reggiewilliams ................................. .. 12 ......... .. N.C. State, 1986 ................................................................ .. 115 .............................................. .. 0 3. BobLongo .......................................... .. 11 ......... .. UCLA,1966 ....................................................................... .. 155 .............................................. .. 1 Steve Gaustad ................................... .. 11 ......... .. Navy, 1978 ........................................................................ .. 132 .............................................. .. 0 5. Billy Davis .......................................... .. 10 ......... .. Rutgers, 1994 .................................................................... .. 135 .............................................. .. 4 Bi||Wallace ........................................ .. 10 ......... .. Penn State, 1983 ............................................................... .. 173 .............................................. .. 3 Gordon Jones .................................... .. 10 ......... .. Clemson, 1977 (GatorBow|) ............................................. .. 163 .............................................. .. 1 Harry Orszulak ................................... .. 10 ......... .. Air Force, 1968 .................................................................. .. 145 .............................................. .. 1 Chris Bouyer ...................................... .. 10 ......... .. Maryland, 1992 .................................................................. .. 128 .............................................. .. 1 Dennis Ferris ...................................... .. 10 ......... .. UCLA, 1970 ....................................................................... .. 128 .............................................. .. 1 James Maloney .................................. .. 10 ......... .. |llinois,1943 ...................................................................... .. 121 .............................................. .. 0 Benjie Pryor ....................................... .. 10 ......... .. Boston College, 1980 ........................................................ .. 110 .............................................. .. 2 13. Keith Tinsley ........................................ .. 9 ......... .. Navy, 1986 ........................................................................ .. 157 .............................................. .. 3 Dietrich Jells ......................................... .. 9 ......... .. Rutgers, 1995 .................................................................... .. 152 .............................................. .. O Dietrich Jells ......................................... .. 9 ......... .. Hawaii,1992 ...................................................................... .. 146 .............................................. .. O Bi||Wal|ace .......................................... .. 9 ......... .. Oklahoma,1984 ................................................................ .. 135 .............................................. .. 1 ChrisWarriner ...................................... .. 9 ......... .. Michigan State,1951 ......................................................... .. 130 .............................................. .. 1 O|andaTruitt ........................................ ..9 ......... .. Syracuse,1990 ................................................................. .. 129 .............................................. .. 1 Darne|lDickerson ................................. .. 9 ......... .. Notre Dame, 1991 ............................................................... .. 87 .............................................. .. 1 Dave Moore ......................................... .. 9 ......... .. Notre Dame, 1991 ............................................................... .. 61 .............................................. .. 0 Billy Davis ............................................ .. 9 ......... .. Ohio University, 1994 .......................................................... .. 82 .............................................. .. 1 Game (by yards since 1914) Player Yards Opponent Receptions TDs 1. Dietrich Jells ..................................... .. 225 ......... .. WestVirginia,1994 ............................................................... .. 5 .............................................. .. 2 2. Dietrich Jells ..................................... .. 184 ......... .. Rutgers, 1992 ........................................................................ .. 8 .............................................. .. 1 3. Dwight Collins .................................. .. 183 ......... .. Florida State, 1980 ................................................................ .. 6 .............................................. .. 2 4. Pau|Reider ...................................... ../182 ......... .. Army,1931 ......................................................................... .. NA .............................................. .. 1 5. BillWa||ace ...................................... .. 173 ......... .. Penn State, 1983 ................................................................. .. 10 .............................................. .. 3 6. Jim Corbett ....................................... .. 165 ......... .. Duke, 1976 ............................................................................ .. 6 .............................................. .. 1 7. Gordon Jones .................................. ..163 ......... .. Clemson, 1977 (GatorBow|) ............................................... .. 10 .............................................. .. 1 8. Harry Orszulak ................................. .. 158 ......... .. Penn State, 1968 ................................................................. .. 16 .............................................. .. 0 9. Keith Tinsley .................................... .. 157 ......... .. Navy, 1986 ............................................................................ .. 9 .............................................. .. 3 10. Julius Dawkins ................................. .. 155 ......... .. South Carolina, 1981 ............................................................. .. 6 .............................................. .. 2 BobLongo ........................................ ..155 ......... .. UCLA, 1966 ......................................................................... .. 11 .............................................. .. 1 12. Regglewilliams ............................... .. 154 ......... .. N.C. State, 1987 .................................................................... .. 8 .............................................. .. 1 Season (by receptions) Season (by yards) Name Season Receptions Name season yards 1. Dietrich Jells ................................ ..1992 ...................................... ..55 1_ Dietrich Jens ________________________________ __1992 _____________________________ ,_ 1,091 2. Bryan Thomas ............................. .. 1982 ...................................... ..54 2_ Henrymten ________________________________ __ 1939 ________________________________ __ 975 3. Dave Moore ................................ ..1991 ...................................... ..51 3_ o|andaTru111 _______________________________ __ 1990 ________________________________ __ 395 Billy Davis ................................... ..1994 ...................................... .. 51 4_ Dwightcomns _____________________________ __ 1930 ________________________________ __ 327 5. Harry Orszulak ............................ ..1968 ...................................... ..50 5_ G0rd0nJ0nes _____________________________ H1977 ________________________________ __793 Dwight Collins ----------------------------- --1982 -------------------------------------- ..50 6. Dietrich Jells ................................ ..1995 ................................ .. 789 7. Olanda Tl’Ul’[’[ ............................... ..1990 ...................................... .. 49 7_ Julius Dawkins ____________________________ __ 1981 ________________________________ __ 767 8. Dietrich Jells ................................ ..1995 ...................................... ..48 9_ Bob Longo ___________________________________ __ 1933 ________________________________ __ 732 Steve Mover -------------------------------- --1969 ...................................... r. 48 9. Billy Davis ................................... ..1994 ................................ .. 731 10- Benjie Pryor -------------------------------- .-1980 ...................................... ..47 10. BillWa||ace ................................. ..1983 ................................ .. 727 11. BobLongo ................................... ..1966 ...................................... ..46 11_ Harry Orszulak ____________________________ __1933 ________________________________ __725 Julius Dawkins ............................ --1981 -------------------------------------- -- 45 12. Eric Crabtree ............................... .. 1965 ................................ .. 724 Bryan Thomas ----------------------------- --1981 ...................................... ..46 13. Dwight Collins ............................. ..1982 ................................ .. 696 14. Eric Crabtree ............................... ..1965 ...................................... .. 45 14_ Gordon Jones _____________________________ __1978 ________________________________ __ 666 Gordon Jones ............................. ..1977 -------------------------------------- -- 45 15. Dietrich Jells ................................ ..1994 ................................ .. 613 Gordon Jones ............................. ..1978 ...................................... .. 45 16. Bill Wallace ................................. .. 1984 ................................ .. 610 Benjie Pryor -------------------------------- --1979 ...................................... ..45 17. Wi||ieCollier ................................ ..1980 ................................ ..594 Bi|lWa||ace ................................. ..1983 ...................................... .. 45 18_ Benjie Pryor ________________________________ __1979 ________________________________ U 588 19. Ralph Still .................................... .. 1979 ...................................... ..43 19_ Ralph sun ____________________________________ “1979 ________________________________ __ 530 John Brown ................................. ..1981 ...................................... .. 43 2o_ Benjie Pryor ________________________________ __ 1930 ________________________________ __ 574 Bill Wallace ................................. ..1984 ...................................... .. 43 4 1996 Pitt .Foot6al'l' T998 PITT FOOTBALL Ill] All-Time statistical I.eders Career (by receptions since 1940) Name Seasons Rec. Yards Avg. Lg. TDs 1. Dietrich Jells .................................... .. 1991-95 ....................... .. 160 .............................. .. 3,303 ..................... .. 18.8 ........................ .. 91t ............. ..24 2. Dwight Collins ................................. .. 1980-83 ....................... .. 133 .............................. .. 2,264 ..................... .. 17.0 ........................ .. 67t ............. ..24 Gordon Jones ................................. .. 1975-78 ....................... .. 133 .............................. .. 2,230 ..................... .. 16.8 ........................ .. 80t ............. ..21 4. Billy Davis ....................................... .. 1991-94 ....................... .. 120 .............................. .. 1,680 ..................... .. 14.0 ......................... .. 41 ............. .. 13 5. Steve Moyer .................................... .. 1969-71 ....................... .. 117 .............................. .. 1,271 ..................... .. 10.9 ......................... .. 43 .............. .. 8 6. Bob Longo ....................................... .. 1965-67 ....................... .. 106 .............................. .. 1,621 ..................... .. 15.3 ........................ .. 58t .............. .. 8 7. Benjie Pryor .................................... ..1977-80 ....................... .. 101 .............................. ..1,267 ..................... .. 12.5 ......................... .. 32 .............. .. 8 8. Bryan Thomas ................................. .. 1981-82 ....................... .. 100 .............................. .. 1,855 ....................... .. 8.6 ......................... .. 26 .............. .. 1 9. Dave Moore .................................... .. 1989-91 ......................... .. 93 .............................. .. 1,966 ..................... .. 10.3 ........................ .. 47t .............. .. 5 10. HenryTuten .................................... .. 1987-89 ......................... ..92 .............................. .. 1,758 ..................... .. 19.1 ........................ .. 76t .............. .. 9 BillWallace ..................................... ..1980-81,1983-84 ........... ..92 .............................. .. 1,384 ..................... .. 15.0 ........................ .. 45t ............. ..17 12. GeorgeMedich ................................ .. 1967-69 ......................... ..91 .............................. .. 1,023 ..................... .. 11.2 ......................... .. 35 .............. .. 8 Julius Dawkins ................................ .. 1979-82 ......................... .. 91 .............................. .. 1,457 ..................... .. 16.0 ........................ .. 65t ............. ..23 14. Reggiewilliams .............................. .. 1985-89 ......................... ..88 .............................. .. 1,439 ..................... .. 16.4 ......................... .. 57 .............. .. 6 15. Chuck Scales .................................. ..1983-86 ......................... ..86 .............................. .. 1,219 ..................... .. 14.2 ........................ .. 60t .............. .. 7 16. Mickey Rosborough ........................ .. 1964-66 ......................... ..78 .............................. .. 1,826 ..................... .. 10.6 ........................ .. NA .............. .. 2 17. Billy Osborn .................................... .. 1986-88 ......................... ..77 .............................. .. 1,104 ..................... .. 14.3 ........................ .. 66t .............. .. 9 18. Jim Corbett ...................................... .. 1973-76 ......................... .. 76 .............................. .. 1,087 ..................... .. 14.3 ......................... .. 41 .............. .. 5 19. Eric Seaman ................................... ..1987,89-91 .................... ..72 .............................. .. 1,892 ..................... .. 12.3 ........................ .. 51t .............. .. 5 20. Joe McCall ...................................... ..1980-83 ......................... .. 69 .............................. .. 1,676 ....................... .. 9.8 ......................... .. 42 .............. .. 3 21. Eric Crabtree ................................... ..1963-65 ......................... ..68 .............................. .. 1,117 ..................... .. 16.4 ........................ .. NA .............. .. 9 Harry Orszulak ................................ .. 1966-68 ........................ 68 .............................. .. 1,938 ..................... .. 13.8 ........................ .. 68t .............. .. 4 O|andaTruitt ................................... .. 1989-90 ......................... ..68 .............................. .. 1,278 ..................... .. 18.8 ........................ .. 63t .............. .. 6 Career (by yards) Name Seasons Yards 1. Dietrich Jells ................................ .. 1991-95 ......................... .. 3,003 2. DwightCollins ............................. ..1980-83 ......................... .. 2,264 3. Gordon Jones ............................. .. 1975-78 ......................... .. 2,230 4. Henry Tuten ................................ ..1987-89 ......................... .. 1,758 5. Billy Davis ................................... ..1991-94 ......................... .. 1,680 6. Bob Longo ................................... .. 1965-67 ......................... .. 1,621 7. Julius Dawkins ............................ .. 1979-82 ......................... .. 1,457 8. Reggie Williams .......................... ..1985-89 ......................... .. 1,439 9. Bi||Wa||ace ................................. .. 1980-81 ,1983-84 ........... .. 1,384 10. Olanda Truitt ............................... ..1989-90 ......................... .. 1,278 11. Steve Moyer ................................ ..1969-71 ......................... .. 1,271 12. Benjie Pryor ................................ .. 1977-80 ......................... .. 1,267 13. Chuck Scales .............................. .. 1983-86 ......................... .. 1 ,219 14. Eric Crabtree ............................... .. 1963-65 ......................... .. 1,117 15. Billy Osborn ................................ ..1986-88 ......................... .. 1,104 16. Jim Corbett .................................. .. 1974-76 ......................... .. 1,087 17. George Medich ............................ .. 1967-69 ......................... .. 1,023 18. Dave Moore ................................ ..1989-91 ............................ .. 966 19. Steve Gaustad ............................ .. 1975-78 ............................ .. 951 20. Harry Orszulak ............................ .. 1966-68 ............................ .. 938 Career All-Purpose Yards Name Seasons Yards 1. Tony Dorsett ............................... ..1973-76 ......................... .. 7,117 2. Gibby Welch ................................ .. 1925-27 ......................... .. 4,108 3. Craig Heyward ............................ .. 1984,1986-87 ................ .. 3,935 4. Tom Davies ................................. .. 1918-21 ......................... .. 3,931 5. Dietrich Jells ................................ .. 1992-95 ......................... .. 3,900 6. Gordon Jones ............................. ..1975-78 ......................... .. 3,812 7. Lou Cecconi ................................ .. 1946-49 ......................... .. 3,781 8. Curtis Martin ................................ ..1991-94 ......................... .. 3,449 9. Curvin Richards .......................... .. 1988-90 ......................... .. 3,443 ~- " ‘C ‘ ’ ’ 10. Eric Crabtree ............................... ..1963-65 ......................... .. 3,385 Dietrich Jells finished his career in 1995 as the most prolific receiver in 11. Warren Heller .............................. .. 1930-32 ......................... .. 3,359 Pitt football history. becoming the Panthers‘ all-time receptions (160) 12. Elliott Walker ............................... .. 1974-77 ......................... .. 3,135 and receiving yardage (3,003) leader. I996 .1’itt Footfiafi I998 PITT FOOTBALL III All-Time Statistical Leaders Top Total Offense Careers Name Seasons Rushing Passing Total 1. Alex Van Pelt ...................................... .. 1988-92 ........................................ .. -119 ........................... .. 11,267 .................. .. 11,148 2. Dan Marino .......................................... .. 1979-82 ........................................ .. -277 ............................. .. 8,597 .................... .. 8,320 3. Tony Dorsett ....................................... .. 1973-76 ...................................... .. 6,526 .................................... .. 0 .................... .. 6,526 4. John Congemi ..................................... .. 1983-86 ........................................ .. -116 ............................. .. 6,467 .................... .. 6,351 5. Rick Trocano ....................................... .. 1977-80 ......................................... .. 673 ............................. .. 4,219 .................... .. 4,892 6. MattCavanaugh .................................. .. 1975-77 ......................................... .. 538 ............................. .. 3,378 .................... .. 3,916 7. Dave Havern ....................................... .. 1968,1970-71 .................................. .. -77 ............................. .. 3,695 .................... .. 3,618 8. Billy Daniels ........................................ .. 1972-74 ......................................... .. 908 ............................. .. 2,308 .................... .. 3,216 9. Curvin Richards .................................. .. 1988-90 ...................................... .. 3,192 .................................... .. 0 .................... .. 3,192 10. Warren Heller ...................................... .. 1930-32 ...................................... .. 1,949 ............................. .. 1,242 .................... .. 3,191 11. Craig Heyward .................................... .. 1984,1986-87 .............................. .. 3,086 .................................. .. 57 .................... .. 3,143 12. Fred Mazurek ...................................... .. 1962-64 ...................................... .. 1,309 ............................. .. 1,693 .................... .. 3,002 13. E||lottWa|ker ....................................... .. 1974-77 ...................................... .. 2,748 .................................. .. 14 .................... .. 2,762 14. Gibby Welch ........................................ .. 1925-27 ...................................... .. 1,880 ................................ .. 978 .................... .. 2,758 TOp SCOI'eI‘S Name Seasons TDs PATs FGs Points 1. Tony Dorsett ....................................... .. 1973-76 ........................................... .. 63 ........................... .. 1(2 pt.) ........................... .. 0 ................... ..380 2. Carson Long ....................................... .. 1973-76 ............................................. .. 0 ................................ .. 133 ......................... .. 45 ................... ..268 3. Andy Hastings ..................................... ..1914-16,1919 ................................... .. 30 .................................. .. 36 ......................... .. 13 ................... ..255 4. E||iottWa|ker ....................................... ..1974-77 ........................................... .. 33 ........................... .. 1(2 pt.) ........................... .. 0 ................... ..200 5. George McLaren ................................. .. 1915-18 ........................................... .. 30 .................................... .. 3 ........................... .. 0 ................... .. 183 6. Tom Davies ......................................... .. 1918-21 ........................................... .. 23 .................................. .. 37 ........................... .. 2 ................... .. 181 7. Mark Schubert ..................................... .. 1977-79 ............................................. .. O .................................. .. 84 ......................... .. 30 ................... .. 174 8. Craig Heyward .................................... ..1984,1986-87 ................................... .. 26 ........................... .. 1(2 pt.) ........................... .. 0 ................... .. 158 Scott Kaplan ........................................ .. 1989-92 ............................................. .. 0 ................................. .. 67* ......................... .. 30 ................... .. 158 10. Dick Cassiano ..................................... .. 1937-39 ........................................... .. 24 .................................... .. 0 .......................... .. .0 ................... .. 144 DwightCo||ins ..................................... .. 1980-83 ........................................... .. 24 .................................... .. 0 ........................... .. 0 ................... ..144 12. Gordon Jones ..................................... .. 1975-78 ........................................... .. 23 ........................... .. 1(2 pt.) ........................... .. 0 ................... .. 140 13. Julius Dawkins .................................... .. 1979-82 ........................................... .. 23 .................................... .. 0 ........................... .. 0 ................... .. 138 14. Warren Heller ...................................... ..1930-32 ........................................... .. 22 .................................... .. 1 ........................... .. O ................... ..133 15. JeffVanHorne ..................................... .. 1986-89 ............................................. .. 0 .................................. .. 66 ......................... .. 22 ................... .. 132 16. Rick Leeson ........................................ .. 1961-63 ........................................... .. 13 .................................. .. 26 ........................... .. 8 ................... .. 128 17. Gibby Welch ........................................ ..1925-27 ........................................... .. 21 .................................... .. 0 ........................... .. 0 ................... .. 126 18. Curvin Richards .................................. ..1988-90 ........................................... .. 20 ........................... ..1(2 pt.) ........................... .. 0 ................... .. 122 19. Fred Cox ............................................. .. 1959-61 ............................................. .. 9 .................................. .. 36 ......................... .. 10 ................... .. 120 20. Eric Schubert ...................................... .. 1981-83 ............................................. .. 0 .................................. .. 59 ......................... .. 19 ................... .. 116 21. Dick Booth .......................................... ..1925-27 ........................................... .. 14 .................................. .. 25 .......................... .. 1 ................... .. 112 22. Dennis Ferris ....................................... .. 1968-70 ........................................... .. 18 ........................... .. 1(2 pt.) ........................... .. 0 ................... ..110 23. Marsha||Go|dberg ............................... .. 1936-38 ........................................... .. 18 .................................... .. 0 ........................... .. 0 ................... .. 108 24. Curtis Martin ........................................ .. 1991-94 ........................................... .. 17 ........................... .. 2 (2pt.) ........................... .. 0 ................... .. 106 25. Paul Martha ........... ............................ ..1961-63 ........................................... .. 17 ........................... .. 1(2 pt.) ........................... .. 0 ................... .. 104 26. Bi||Wa||ace ......................................... ..1980-81,1983-84 .............................. .. 17 .................................... .. 0 ........................... .. 0 ................... .. 102 *includes one 2-pt. conversion Defensive Statistics Career Tackles (since 1973) Player Years Tackles Assists Total Player Years Tackles Assists Total 1. Arnieweatherlngton ....... .. 1973-76 ...... .. 276 ..... .. 201 ....... ..477 13. Randy Holloway ............. .. 1974-77 ...... .. 176 ........ .. 92 ....... ..268 2- Hugh Green ------------------- -- 1977-80 ...... -- 273 ..... .. 168 ....... ..441 14. Jeff Pelusi ...................... .. 1976-79 ...... .. 149 ...... .. 113 ....... ..262 3. TomTumu|ty .................. .. 1991-95 ...... .. 249 ...... .. 164 ....... ..413 15, Ricardo McDona|d _________ __ 1983-91 ______ H 150 ______ ,_ 100 _______ __25o 4. Steve Apke .................... .. 1983-86 ...... .. 180 ..... .. 188 ....... ..368 16. TonyWoods ................... .. 1983-86 ...... .. 141 ...... .. 101 ....... ..242 5. Jerry Olsavsky --------------- -. 1985-88 ------ .- 228 ...... .. 139 ....... ..367 17. Burt Grossman ............... .. 1985-88 ...... .. 11o ...... .. 129 ....... ..239 6. Troy Benson .................. .. 1981-84 ...... -. 146 ------ -- 205 ------- --351 18. Chris Doleman ............... .. 1981-84 ...... .. 128 ...... .. 110 ....... ..238 7. CaesarA|disert .............. .. 1981-84 ...... .. 134 ...... .- 179 ....... .. 313 19. DougWha|ey ................. .. 1990-93 ...... .. 140 ........ .. 90 ....... .. 230 8. Don Parrish .................... .. 1973-76 ...... .. 184 ...... .. 124 ....... .. 308 20. Tom Perko ..................... .. 1973-75 ...... .. 123 ...... .. 106 ....... .. 229 9. Tom Flynn ...................... .. 1980-83 ...... .. 198 ........ .. 99 ....... ..297 21. Billy Owens .................... .. 1983-85-87... 128 ........ .. 95 ....... .. 223 10. Al Romano ..................... .. 1973-76 ...... .. 173 ...... .. 122 ....... ..295 22. Gary Burley .................... .. 1973-74 ...... .. 127 ........ .. 92 ....... .. 219 11. Rickey Jackson .............. .. 1977-80 ...... .. 166 ...... .. 124 ....... .. 290 23, Dennis Moorhead ___________ __ 1973-75 ______ ,_ 111 ______ __ 107 _______ "213 12. A|Ches|ey ...................... .. 1975-78 ...... .. 172 ...... .. 105 ....... ..277 ~ 1996 fl-‘itt ,1-'oott‘~a1'1' I998 PITT FOIJTBALL Annual leaders Rushing Year Name Attempts Net Yards Year Name Attempts Net Yards 1914 ............. .. Andy Hastings .................................. .. * ..................... .. 252 1957 ............. .. Fred Riddle ..................................... .. 76 .................... .. 407 1915 ............. .. Andy Hastings .................................. .. * ..................... .. 503 1958 ............. .. Dick Haley ...................................... .. 93 .................... .. 311 1916 ............. .. James DeHart ................................... .. * ..................... .. 786 1959 ............. .. Fred Cox ......................................... .. 47 .................... .. 392 1917 ............. .. George McLaren ............................... ..* ..................... .. 782 1960 ............. .. Bob Clemens .................................. .. 74 .................... .. 349 1918 ............. .. Tom Davies ...................................... .. * ..................... .. 361 1961 ............. .. Rick Leeson .................................. .. 103 .................... .. 452 1919 ............. .. Tom Davies ...................................... .. * ..................... .. 650 1962 ............. .. Rick Leeson .................................. .. 104 .................... .. 481 1920 ............. .. Tom Davies ...................................... .. * ..................... .. 413 1963 ............. .. Fred Mazurek ............................... .. 132 .................... .. 646 1921 ............. .. Orville Hewitt .................................... .. * ..................... .. 454 1964 ............. .. Barry McKnight ............................. .. 129 .................... .. 551 1922 ............. .. Orville Hewitt .................................... .. * ..................... .. 609 1965 ............. .. Barry McKnight ............................. .. 124 .................... .. 406 1923 ............. .. Andrew Gustafson ............................ .. * ..................... .. 493 1966 ............. .. Mike Raklewicz ............................. .. 110 .................... .. 324 1924 ............. .. Andrew Gustafson ............................ .. * ..................... .. 432 1967 ............. .. Gary Cramer ................................... .. 78 .................... .. 312 1925 ............. .. Gibby Welch ..................................... .. * ..................... .. 589 1968 ............. .. Dennis Ferris ................................ .. 120 .................... .. 472 1926 ............. .. Gibby Welch ..................................... .. * ..................... .. 815 1969 ............. .. Tony Esposito ............................... .. 201 .................... .. 743 1927 ............. .. Allan Booth ....................................... .. * ..................... .. 659 1970 ............. .. Tony Esposito ............................... .. 160 .................... .. 623 1928 ............. ..Josh Williams .................................... ..* ..................... .. 777 1971 ............. .. Lou Julian ..................................... .. 101 .................... .. 368 1929 ............. .. Toby Uansa ...................................... .. * ..................... .. 964 1972 ............. .. Stan Ostrowski ............................. .. 140 .................... .. 493 1930 ............. .. Warren Heller .................................... .. * ..................... .. 491 1973 ............. .. Tony Dorsett ................................. .. 318 ................. .. 1,686 1931 ............. .. Warren Heller .................................... .. * ..................... .. 744 1974 ............. .. Tony Dorsett ................................. .. 220 ................. .. 1,004 1932 ............. .. Warren Heller .................................... .. * ..................... .. 684 1975 ............. .. Tony Dorsett ................................. .. 255 ................. .. 1,686 1933 ............. .. HenryWeisenbaugh ......................... .. * ..................... .. 427 1976 ............. .. Tony Dorsett ................................. .. 370 ................. .. 2,150 1934 ............. .. Mike Nicksick (Nixon) ....................... .. * ..................... .. 779 1977 ............. .. E||iottWa|ker ................................. .. 172 ................. .. 1,025 1935 ............. .. Herbert Randour ............................... .. * ..................... .. 569 1978 ............. .. Freddie Jacobs ............................. .. 152 .................... .. 634 1936 ............. .. Marshal|Go|dberg ............................. ..* ..................... .. 886 1979 ............. .. Randy McMillan ............................ .. 184 .................... .. 802 1937 ............. .. Marsha||Go|dberg ............................. ..* ..................... .. 698 1980 ............. .. Randy McMillan ............................ .. 147 .................... .. 692 1938 ............. .. Dick Cassiano .................................. .. * ..................... .. 739 1981 ............. .. Bryan Thomas .............................. .. 217 ................. .. 1,132 1939 ............. .. Dick Cassiano .................................. .. * ..................... .. 492 1982 ............. .. Bryan Thomas .............................. .. 219 .................... .. 955 1940 ............. .. EdgarJones ................................ .. 104 ..................... .. 447 1983 ............. ..Joe McCall .................................... .. 197 .................... .. 961 1941 ............. .. EdgarJones ................................ .. 131 ..................... .. 500 1984 ............. ..Craig Heyward .............................. .. 123 .................... .. 539 1942 ............. .. William Dutton .............................. .. 209 ..................... .. 575 1985 ............. .. Charles Gladman .......................... .. 194 ................. .. 1,085 1943 ............. .. Thomas Kalmanir ........................... .. 41 ..................... .. 301 1986 ............. .. Craig Heyward .............................. .. 171 .................... .. 756 1944 ............. .. Donald Matthews ........................... .. 49 ..................... .. 284 1987 ............. .. Craig Heyward .............................. .. 387 ................. .. 1,791 1945 ............. .. Jimmy Joe Robinson ..................... .. 83 ..................... .. 273 1988 ............. .. Curvin Richards ............................ .. 207 ................. .. 1,228 1946 ............. ..Wil|iam Abraham ....................... ..__._ 71 ..................... .. 295 1989 ............. .. Curvin Richards ............................ .. 232 ................. .. 1,282 1947 ............. .. Lou Cecconi ................................... .. 55 ..................... .. 114 1990 ............. .. Curvin Richards ............................ .. 145 .................... .. 682 1948 ............. .. Lou Cecconi ................................. .. 104 ..................... .. 292 1991 ............. ..JermaineWil|iams ......................... .. 137 .................... .. 682 1949 ............. .. Lou Cecconi ................................. .. 113 ..................... .. 397 1992 ............. ..Tim Colicchio ................................ .. 139 .................... .. 743 1950 ............. ..Joe Capp ....................................... .. 62 ..................... .. 258 1993 _____________ __ Curtis Martin _________________________________ __ 210 _________________ __ 1,075 1951 ............. .. Louis Cimarolli ............................... .. 89 ..................... .. 399 1994 _____________ __ Bmy west _____________________________________ __ 252 _________________ __1,353 1952 ............. .. Billy Reynolds .............................. .. 133 ..................... .. 748 - - 1953 ............. .. Bobby Epps ................................. .. 100 ..................... .. 424 1995 """"""" " Dememus Hams """"""""""""" " 137 """""""""" " 61° ............. .. Henry Ford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. *n0t aVai|ab|e 1955 ............. .. Louis Cimarolli ................................ .. 57 .................... .. 339 1956 ............. ..Corny Salvaterra ........................... .. 123 .................... .. 504 Bob Clemens was the Panthers‘ leading rusher during the 1960 season with 349 yards on 74 carries. 1996 Pitt ,Foot6al'l' Curvin Richards led Pitt's running attack for three consecutive years during the 1988, '89 and '90 seasons. I996 PITT FOOTBALL , II3 Annual leaders Passing Year Name Att. Comp. Int. Yards TDs Year Name Att. Comp. Int. Yards TDs 1914 .... .. George Kenneth Fry ....... ..20 ......... .. 8 ....... ..* ...... ..176 ...... .. * 1985 .... .. JohnCongemi ............... ..241 ..... .. 122 .... .. 11 1,377 ...... ..6 1915 .... .. Guywilliamson ............... ..10 ......... ..6 ....... ..* ...... ..117 ...... .. * 1986 .... .. JohnCongemi ............... ..293 ..... .. 165 ...... .. 6 .....2,048 .... .. 11 1916 .... .. Andy Hastings ................. .. 16 ......... .. 7 ....... ..* ...... ..132 ...... .. * 1987 .... .. Sa|Genllla ..................... .. 145 ....... .. 80 ...... .. 8 1,051 ...... ..7 1917 .... .. GeorgeMcLaren ............. ..24 ....... .. 11 ....... ..* ...... ..136 ...... .. * 1988 .... .. Darne||Dickerson ......... ..213 ..... .. 104 ...... .. 8 .....1,599 ...... ..7 1918 .... .. Tom Davies ..................... ..14 ......... ..7 ....... ..* ...... ..114 ...... .. * 1989 .... .. A|exVan Pelt ................ ..347 ..... .. 192 .... .. 12 .....2,881 .... .. 17 1919 .... .. Tom Davies ..................... ..19 ......... ..5 ....... ....... .. 80 ...... .. * 1990 .... .. A|exVan Pelt ................ ..351 ..... ..201 .... .. 17 .....2,427 .... .. 14 1920 .... .. Tom Davies ..................... ..19 ....... .. 11 ....... ...... ..171 ...... .. * 1991 .... .. A|exVan Pelt ................ ..398 ..... ..227 .... .. 14 .....2,796 .... .. 15 1921 .... .. Tom Davies ..................... ..36 ....... .. 15 ....... ..* ...... .. 146 ...... .. * 1992 .... .. Alex Van Pelt ................ ..407 ..... .. 245 .... .. 17 .....3,163 .... ..20 1922 .... .. W.H. Flanagan ................ ..34 ....... .. 17 ....... ..* ...... .. 187 ...... .. * 1993 .... .. John Ryan ..................... ..203 ..... .. 115 ...... .. 8 1,282 ...... ..6 1923 .... .. W.H. Flanagan ................ ..67 ....... .. 30 ....... ..* ...... ..406 ...... .. * 1994 .... .. John Ryan ..................... .. 144 ....... .. 87 ...... .. 6 1,294 .... .. 14 1924 .... .. Jesse Brown ................... ..29 ....... .. 16 ....... ..* ...... ..180 ...... .. * 1995 .... .. John Ryan ..................... ..232 ..... ..115 .... .. 15 1,439 ...... ..9 1925 .... .. GibbyWe|ch ................... ..26 ....... .. 11 ....... ..* ...... ..182 ...... .. * 1926 .... .. Gibby Welch ................... ..56 ....... .. 25 ....... ..* ...... ..357 ...... .. * *not available 1927 .... .. GibbyWe|ch ................... ..55 ....... .. 27 ....... ..* ...... ..439 ...... .. * 1928 .... .. Toby Uansa .................... .. 16 ......... .. 8 ....... ..* ....... .. 82 ...... .. * 1929 .... .. James Rooney ................ .. 15 ......... .. 5 ....... ..* ...... ..149 ...... .. * 1930 .... .. Warren Heller .................. .. 17 ....... .. 11 ....... ..* ...... ..198 ...... .. * 1931 .... .. Warren Heller .................. ..53 ....... .. 23 ....... ..* ...... ..594 ...... .. * 1932 .... .. Warren Heller .................. ..69 ....... .. 16 ....... ..* ...... ..450 ...... .. * 1933 .... .. Howard Odell .................. ..47 ....... .. 22 ....... ..* ...... ..302 ...... .. * 1934 .... .. Mike Nicksick (Nixon) ..... ..27 ......... .. 9 ....... ..* ...... .. 151 ...... .. * 1935 .... .. HerbertRandour ............. ..38 ....... .. 11 ....... ..* ...... .. 133 ...... .. * 1936 .... .. Marshal|Go|dberg ........... ..19 ......... .. 7 ....... ..* ....... .. 92 ...... .. * 1937 .... .. Marsha|lGo|dberg ........... .. 11 ......... .. 6 ....... ..* ....... .. 76 ...... .. * 1938 .... .. Emil Narick ...................... ..10 ......... ..4 ....... ..* ...... ..114 ...... .. * 1939 .... .. Emil Narick ...................... ..41 ....... .. 22 ....... ..* ...... ..280 ...... .. * 1940 .... .. EdgarJones .................... ..37 ....... .. 11 ...... .. 6 ...... .. 171 ...... .. * 1941 .... .. EdgarJones .................... ..23 ......... .. 7 ...... .. 2 ...... ..116 ...... ..O 1942 .... .. William Dutton ................. ..95 ....... .. 32 .... .. 10 ...... ..610 ...... ..4 1943 .... .. Joseph Mocha ................ ..80 ....... .. 34 ...... .. 7 ...... ..506 ...... ..1 1944 .... .. Paul Rickards ................ .. 178 ....... .. 84 .... .. 20 ...... ..897 ...... ..4 1945 .... .. Wi|liamWolff ................... ..83 ....... .. 32 ...... .. 7 ...... ..499 ...... ..1 1946 .... .. CarlDePasqua ................ ..41 ....... .. 13 ...... .. 6 ...... ..247 ...... ..2 7 ~ 1947 .... .. RobertLee ...................... ..25 ....... .. 10 ...... .. 4 ...... .. 121 ...... ..0 1948 .... .. Lou Cecconi .................... ..87 ....... .. 30 ...... .. 9 ...... ..542 ...... ..5 1949 .... .. Lou Cecconi .................... ..91 ....... .. 35 ...... .. 6 ...... ..656 ...... ..6 1950 .... .. Bob Bestwick ................ .. 113 ....... .. 62 .... .. 16 ...... ..757 ...... ..7 1951 .... .. Bob Bestwick ................ ..178 ....... .. 99 .... .. 11 .....1,165 ...... ..7 1952 .... .. Rudy Mattiola ................ ..122 ....... .. 52 ...... .. 7 ...... ..534 ...... ..5 1953 .... .. Henry Ford ...................... ..80 ....... .. 33 ...... .. 7 ...... ..305 ...... ..3 1954 .... .. Corny Salvaterra ............. ..57 ....... .. 19 ...... .. 8 ...... ..286 ...... .. 3 1955 .... .. Corny Salvaterra ............. ..54 ....... .. 25 ...... .. 8 ...... ..329 ...... ..4 “ 1956 .... .. Corny Salvaterra ............. ..88 ....... .. 33 .... .. 10 ...... ..500 ...... .. 7 John Congemi was one of four Pitt players to have led the Panthers in 1957 .... .. Bill Kaliden ...................... .. 93 ....... .. 40 ...... .. 5 ...... .. 519 ...... .. 2 passing yardage in four different seasons_ 1958 .... .. Ivan Toncic ..................... ..69 ....... .. 49 ...... .. 8 ...... ..641 ...... ..4 1959 .... .. lvanToncic ................... ..133 ....... ..56 .... .. 13 ...... ..667 ...... ..8 1960 .... .. Jim Traficant ................... ..57 ....... .. 29 ...... .. 2 ...... ..407 ...... ..4 1961 .... .. Jim Traficant ................... ..67 ....... .. 32 ...... .. 5 ...... ..437 ...... ..2 1962 .... .. JimTraficant ................... ..88 ....... ..39 ...... .. 7 ...... ..611 ...... ..3 All-Purpose Total Yards (since 1979) 1963 .... .. Fred Mazurek ................ .. 127 ....... .. 74 ...... .. 7 ...... ..949 ...... ..5 1964 .... .. Fred Mazurek .................. ..93 ....... .. 53 ...... .. 8 ...... ..686 ...... ..3 1965 .... .. Ken Lucas ..................... ..268 ..... ..144 .... .. 15 .....1,921 .... ..1o _ Pun‘ K0 1966 .... .. Ed James ...................... ..193 ....... .. 91 .... .. 161,162 ...... ..7 Year F';lan;eM M H Rushing Rec. Int. Ref. Ret Total 1967 .... .. Bob Bazylak .................. ..124 ....... ..55 ...... .. 8 ...... ..679 ...... ..2 1979 an 1/ C ian ------ .. 802 ----- .. 184 ---- ..O ----- .. 0 .... .. 0 ----- ..986 1968 .... .. Dave Havern ................. ..287 ..... .. 140 .... .. 20 .....1,810 ...... ..7 1980 DwightCollins ........... .. 20 ..... ..827 .... ..0 ..... .. 0 87 ..... ..934 1969 .... .. Jim Friedl ...................... ..263 ..... .. 128 .... .. 21 .....1,277 .... .. 11 1931 |3ryanThomas ______ __ 1,132 _____ ,_451 ____ __o _____ __ 0 ____ __ o____1,533 13;? ---- -- E13011“ |-P1109811 ------------------- --$39 ------ ---1;: ------ --13 ---- --i-‘133; ----- 1982 BryanThomas ......... .. 955 ..... ..4o4 .... .. o ..... .. o .... .. o....1,459 .... .. ave avern , 1972 .... .. JohnHogan ................... ..192 ....... .. 91 .... .. 11 .....1,25o .... .. 14 1:32 ‘é°e.M:|Ca" "'3 """"" " fig; """ "233 ““ " 0 """ " 0 "" " 0"" 112;: 1973 .... .. Bi||Danie|s .................... ..176 ....... .. 84 .... .. 14 .....1,17o ...... ..3 “'9 eywar ----------------- -- ° ---- -- 0 ----- -- 0 -- 154 ----- -17 1974 .... .. Bi||Danie|s .................... ..127 ....... .. 71 ...... .. 8 ...... ..919 ...... ..9 1935 Ch€"eSG'adma“ 11°85 ------- --52 ---- -- 0 ----- -- 0 ---- --0-«--1,137 1975 .... .. RobertHaygood .............. ..78 ....... ..42 ...... .. 4 ...... ..687 ...... ..4 1986 Craig Heyward -------- .. 756 ..... ..361 .... .. 0 ..... .. 0 .... .. 0....1,117 1976 .... .. MattCavanaugh ............ ..110 ....... ..65 ...... .. 3 .....1,046 ...... ..9 1987 Craig Heyward ..... .. 1,791 ..... ..207 .... ..O ..... .. 0 .... .. 0....1,998 1977 .... .. MattCavanaugh ............ ..187 ..... .. 110 ...... .. 6 1,844 .... .. 15 1988 Curvin Richards 1,228 ....... ..29 .... .. 0 ..... .. 0 .. 200 1,457 .... .. Bickgrqcano ................. ----- -- ---- -- 13 ----- 1989 Curvin Richards 1,282 ..... ..222 .... ..O ..... .. 0 .... .. 7....1,511 .... .. an arino , 1 1980 .... .. Dan Marino ................... ..224 ..... ..116 .... .. 14 .....1,6o9 .... .. 15 133? §{,‘;‘C;’T‘sT;‘;'.“ """"""" " 35 """ "895'm1'27) W153 W575 .... ":2? 1981 .... .. DanMarino ................... ..380 ..... ..226 .... .. 23 .....2,876 .... ..37 . . """"""""""""""" " " " """ " 1982 .... .. Dan Marino ................... ..378 ..... ..221 .... .. 23 .....2,432 .... .. 17 1992 D'etT'°“ “'e'.'S """"""" "L091 "" "0 """ " 0 "" " °‘"'1’125 1983 .... .. JohnCongemi ............... ..286 ..... ..17o ...... .. 8 .....1,94o .... .. 16 1993 CU'1'SMa”'“ --------- -- 1.075 ----- --249 ---- --0 ----- -- 0 ---- -- 0----1.324 1984 .... .. JohnCongemi ............... ..174 ....... .. 93 ...... .. 7 .....1,1o2 ...... ..9 1994 Bi||vWest ------------ .. 1.358 ....... ..14 .... ..O ..... .. 0 .... .. 0....1.372 1995 Dietrich Jells ............. .. 19 ..... ..789 .... .. 0 ..... .. 0 .. 206 1,014 + I 996 ,T-‘itt ,'Fo0t6nl'l' I998 PITT FIJIJTBALL Annual Leaders Receiving Year Name Rcpts. Yards TDs Year Name Rcpts. Yards TDs 1914 .... .. Phi|ipDi|lon ........................................ .. * ....... .. 101 ............. .. * 1940 .... .. JackGoodridge .................................. .. 6 ....... .. 117 ............. ..0 1915 .... .. James DeHart .................................... .. * ......... .. 74 ............. .. * 1941 .... .. Wa|tWest .......................................... .. 4 ......... .. 16 ............. ..0 1916 .... .. James Herron .................................... .. * ......... .. 64 ............. .. * 1942 .... .. Wa|tWest .......................................... .. 9 ....... .. 116 ............. ..1 1917 .... .. Ra|phGougler .................................... .. * ....... .. 130 ............. .. * 1943 .... .. JamesMaloney ................................ .. 14 ....... .. 181 ............. ..0 1918 .... .. Tom Davies ........................................ .. * ....... .. 102 ............. .. * 1944 .... .. DonaldMatthews ............................. .. 16 ....... .. 136 ............. ..0 1919 .... .. James DeHart .................................... .. * ......... .. 64 ............. .. * 1945 .... .. Jimmy Joe Robinson ........................ .. 11 ....... .. 160 ............. ..0 1920 .... .. ThomasHo||eran ................................ .. * ....... .. 115 ............. .. * 1946 .... .. Bill McPeak ...................................... .. 13 ....... .. 235 ............. ..2 1921 .... .. Thomas Holleran ................................ .. * ....... .. 181 ............. .. * 1947 .... .. Lou Cecconi ....................................... .. 8 ......... .. 90 ............. ..1 1922 .... .. JohnAnderson ................................... .. * ......... .. 79 ............. .. * 1948 .... .. Leoskladany ................................... .. 11 ....... .. 159 ............. ..1 1923 .... .. Kar|Bohren ........................................ .. * ....... .. 216 ............. .. * 1949 .... .. Nick DeRosa .................................... .. 11 ....... .. 238 ............. ..1 1924 .... .. Jack Harding ...................................... .. * ......... .. 81 ............. .. * 1950 .... .. Billy Reynolds .................................. .. 11 ....... .. 130 ............. ..1 1925 .... .. John Kifer ........................................... .. * ....... .. 109 ............. .. * 1951 .... .. ChrisWarriner .................................. .. 37 ....... .. 502 ............. ..5 1926 .... .. GibbyWelch ...................................... .. * ....... .. 118 ............. .. * 1952 .... .. Billy Reynolds .................................. .. 14 ....... .. 132 ............. ..1 1927 .... .. AlbertGuarino .................................... .. * ....... .. 198 ............. .. * 1953 .... .. Dick Deitrick ..................................... .. 13 ....... .. 139 ............. ..0 1928 .... .. Joseph Donchess .............................. .. * ......... .. 49 ............. .. * 1954 .... .. Henry Ford ......................................... .. 5 ....... .. 103 ............. ..1 1929 .... .. Joseph Donchess .............................. .. * ......... .. 65 ............. .. * 1955 .... .. Joe Walton ....................................... .. 16 ....... .. 241 ............. ..8 1930 .... .. Edward Baker .................................... .. * ....... .. 234 ............. .. * 1956 .... .. Joe Walton ....................................... .. 21 ....... .. 360 ............. ..6 1931 .... .. Pau|Reider ........................................ .. * ....... .. 379 ............. .. * 1957 .... .. Dick Scherer .................................... .. 20 ....... .. 403 ............ .. .4 1932 .... .. Joseph Skladany ............................... .. * ....... .. 162 ............. .. * 1958 .... .. Mike Ditka ........................................ .. 18 ....... .. 252 ............. ..1 1933 .... .. Mike Nicksick (Nixon) ........................ .. * ....... .. 119 ............. .. * 1959 .... .. Mike Ditka ........................................ .. 16 ....... .. 249 ............. ..4 1934 .... .. Harvey Rocker ................................... .. * ....... .. 106 ............. .. * 1960 .... .. Mike Ditka ........................................ .. 11 ....... .. 229 ............. ..2 1935 .... .. Frank Souchak ................................... .. * ......... .. 68 ............. .. * 1961 .... .. John Kuprok ..................................... .. 18 ....... .. 247 ............. ..1 1936 .... .. Fabian Hoffman .................................. .. * ....... .. 132 ............. .. * 1962 .... .. PaulMartha ...................................... .. 12 ....... .. 246 ............. ..2 1937 .... .. Lawrence Peace ................................ .. * ......... .. 58 ............. .. * 1963 .... .. Joe Kuzneski ................................... .. 21 ....... .. 258 ............. ..2 1938 .... .. RobettThurbon .................................. .. * ......... .. 82 ............. .. * 1964 .... .. Eric Crabtree .................................... .. 14 ....... .. 255 ............. ..2 1939 .... .. RobertThurbon .................................. .. * ....... .. 165 ............. .. * 1965 .... .. Eric Crabtree .................................... .. 45 ....... .. 724 ............. ..4 1966 .... .. Bob Longo ........................................ .. 46 ....... .. 732 ............. .. 5 1967 .... .. Bob Longo ........................................ .. 40 ....... .. 548 ............. ..2 1968 .... .. Harry Orszulak ................................. .. 50 ....... .. 725 ............. ..4 1969 .... .. Steve Moyer ..................................... .. 48 ....... .. 437 ............. .. 3 1970 .... .. Dennis Ferris ................................... .. 35 ....... .. 506 ............. ..3 1971 .... .. Joel Klimek ...................................... .. 39 ....... .. 452 ............. ..1 1972 .... .. ToddToerper ................................... .. 34 ....... .. 531 ............. ..3 1973 .... .. Bruce Murphy .................................. .. 20 ....... .. 325 ............. ..0 1974 .... .. Bruce Murphy .................................. .. 25 ....... .. 400 ............. ..3 *""""° _ 1975 .... .. Jim Corbett ...................................... .. 24 ....... .. 322 ............. ..2 1976 .... .. Jim Corbett ...................................... .. 34 ....... .. 538 ............. ..2 « 1977 .... .. Gordon Jones .................................. .. 45 ....... .. 793 ............. .. 9 1978 .... .. Gordon Jones .................................. .. 45 ....... .. 666 ............. ..3 1979 .... .. Benjie Pryor ..................................... .. 45 ....... .. 588 ............. ..3 1980 .... .. Benjie Pryor ..................................... .. 47 ....... .. 574 ............. ..4 1981 .... .. Julius Dawkins ................................. .. 46 ....... .. 767 ........... .. 16 1982 .... .. Bryan Thomas ................................. .. 54 ....... .. 404 ............. ..1 1983 .... .. Bi||Wa||ace ...................................... .. 45 ....... .. 727 ............. ..8 1984 .... .. Bi||Wa||ace ...................................... .. 43 ....... .. 610 ............. ..8 1985 .... .. Chuck Scales ................................... .. 34 ....... .. 446 ............. ..4 1986 .... .. BillOsborn ....................................... .. 33 ....... .. 414 ............. ..3 1987 .... .. ReggieWi||iams ............................... .. 31 ....... .. 535 ............. ..3 1988 .... .. HenryTuten ..................................... .. 37 ....... .. 571 ............. ..3 1989 .... .. HenryTuten ..................................... .. 41 ....... .. 975 ............. ..6 1990 .... .. O|andaTruitt .................................... .. 49 ....... .. 895 ............. .. 6 1991 .... .. Dave Moore ..................................... .. 51 ....... .. 505 ............. ..1 1992 .... .. Dietrich Jells .................................... .. 55 .... .. 1,091 ............. ..8 1993 .... .. Curtis Martin ..................................... .. 33 ....... .. 249 ............. ..1 1994 .... .. Billy Davis ........................................ .. 51 ....... .. 731 ............. .. 9 1995 .... .. Dietrich Jells .................................... .. 48 ....... .. 789 ............. ..8 *notavai|able Eric Crabtree was Pitt's leading receiver and a dangerous kick return specialist during the 1964-65 seasons. Note: 1996 ,'Pitt ,Foot6af( From 1914-39 receptions were based on yardage; receptions are based on number from 1940- present. I998 PITT FOOTBALL ITS Annual leaders Interceptions Year Name No. Yards TDs Year Name No. Yards TDs 1914 .... .. W.E.Miller ................................... .. * .............. .. 110 ........... ..1 1977 .... .. Bob Jury ...................................... ..8 .............. .. 171 ........... ..0 1915 .... .. James DeHart ............................. .. * ................ .. 31 ........... ..0 1978 .... .. Mike Balzer ................................. ..4 ................ .. 19 ........... ..O 1916 .... .. Andy Hastings ............................. .. * ................ .. 63 ........... ..1 1979 .... .. TerryWhite ................................. ..5 ................ .. 37 ........... ..O 1917 .... .. Carl Miksch ................................. .. * ................ .. 15 ........... ..O 1980 .... .. LynnThomas .............................. ..5 ................ .. 20 ........... ..O 1918 .... .. William Harrington ....................... .. * .................. .. 7 ........... ..0 1981 .... .. Tom Flynn ................................... ..5 ................ .. 77 ........... ..O 1919 .... .. Tom Davies ................................. .. * .............. .. 151 ........... ..1 1982 .... .. Troy Hill ....................................... ..3 ................ .. 19 ........... ..O 1920 .... .. Tom Davies ................................. .. * ................ .. 70 ........... ..1 1983 .... .. Troy Benson ............................... .. 4 ................ .. 21 ........... ..O 1921 .... .. Orville Hewitt ............................... .. * ................ .. 75 ........... ..1 1984 .... .. Troy Benson ............................... ..3 ................ .. 47 ........... ..0 1922 .... .. Orville Hewitt ............................... .. * ................ .. 70 ........... ..1 1985 .... .. Teryl Austin ................................. ..7 .............. .. 186 ........... ..0 1923 .... .. Karl Bohren ................................. .. * ................ .. 79 ........... ..1 1986 .... .. Billy Owens ................................. ..4 .............. .. 106 ........... ..2 1924 .... .. Carl McCutcheon ........................ .. * ................ .. 32 ........... ..0 1987 .... .. TroyWashington ......................... .. 2 ................ .. 50 ........... ..O 1925 .... .. Andrew Gustafson ...................... .. * ................ .. 53 ........... ..0 1988 .... .. Alonzo Hampton ......................... .. 5 ................ .. 26 ........... ..O 1926 .... .. James Hagan .............................. .. * ................ .. 45 ........... ..O 1989 .... .. Robert Bradley ............................ ..4 ................ .. 46 ........... ..O 1927 .... .. LesterCohen .............................. .. * ................ .. 54 ........... ..1 Alonzo Hampton ......................... ..4 .................. .. 6 ........... ..0 1928 .... .. Toby Uansa ................................ .. * ................ .. 98 ........... ..O 1990 .... .. Doug Hetzler ............................... ..4 ................ .. 33 ........... ..1 1929 .... .. Toby Uansa ................................ .. * ................ .. 80 ........... ..1 1991 .... .. Stevelsrael ................................. ..6 .............. .. 127 ........... ..1 1930 .... .. Edward Baker ............................. .. * ................ .. 24 ........... ..O 1992 .... .. Vernon Lewis .............................. .. 3 .................. .. 9 ........... ..O 1931 .... .. Richard Matesic .......................... .. * ................ .. 91 ........... ..1 1993 .... .. Mauricewilliams ......................... ..3 .................. .. 8 ........... ..O 1932 .... .. HenryWeisenbaugh ................... .. * ................ .. 38 ........... ..O David Sumner ............................. .. 3 .................. .. 0 ........... ..O Theodore Dailey .......................... .. * ................ .. 38 ........... ..1 1994 .... .. Denorse Mosley ........................ ..6 ................ .. 27 ........... ..O 1933 .... .. |sadoreWeinstock ...................... .. * ................ .. 50 ........... ..1 1995 .... .. John Jenkins ............................. ..4 ................ .. 51 ........... ..O 1934 .... .. T. Arnold Greene ........................ .. * ................ .. 54 ........... ..O 1935 .... .. Frank Souchak ............................ .. * ................ .. 41 ........... ..O *n0taVa“3b'9 1936 .... .. Bi||Daddio ................................... .. * ................ .. 70 ........... ..1 1937 .... .. Marsha|lGo|dberg ....................... .. * ................ .. 55 ........... ..1 1938 .... .. Dick Cassiano ............................. .. * ................ .. 22 ........... ..O From 1914-38 interceptions were based 1939 .... .. Ben Kish ..................................... ..2 ................ .. 15 ........... ..O on return yardage; interceptions are 1940 .... .. George Kracum ........................... ..6 ................ .. 73 ........... ..O based on number from 1939_ present 1941 .... .. EdgarJones ................................ ..6 .............. .. 224 ........... ..2 1942 .... .. Jack Stetler ................................. .. 6 ................ .. 79 ........... ..O 1943 .... .. RichardTrachok ......................... ..2 ................ .. 22 ........... ..O 1944 .... .. Bernard Sniscak ......................... ..4 ................ .. 57 ........... ..O 1945 .... .. Edwardzimmovan ...................... ..2 ................ .. 33 ........... ..O 1946 .... .. Car|DePasqua ............................ .. 5 ................ .. 46 ........... ..O 1947 .... .. Bill McPeak ................................. ..2 ................ .. 26 ........... ..O 1948 .... .. Lou "Bimbo”Cecconi .................. ..4 ................ .. 17 ........... ..O 1949 .... .. Carl DePasqua ............................ .. 6 ................ .. 52 ........... ..O 1950 .... .. Billy Reynolds ............................. ..7 .............. .. 123 ........... ..O 1951 .... .. Joe Schmidt ................................ .. 3 ................ .. 29 ........... ..0 1952 .... .. Bob Rabley ................................. .. 4 ................ .. 81 ........... ..O 1953 .... .. Henry Ford .................................. ..4 ................ .. 66 ........... ..O 1954 .... .. Corny Salvaterra ......................... ..2 ................ .. 35 ........... ..O 1955 .... .. RobertGrier ................................ ..2 ................ .. 18 ........... ..O 1956 .... .. JimTheodore .............................. .. 4 ................ .. 62 ........... ..O 1957 .... .. Dick Haley .................................. ..3 ................ .. 14 ........... ..O 1958 .... .. Joe Pullekines ............................. .. 4 ................ .. 35 ........... ..0 1959 .... .. Jim Cunningham ......................... .. 2 ................ .. 57 ........... ..0 1960 .... .. Ed Sharockman .......................... ..2 ................ .. 64 ........... ..O 1961 .... .. Steve Jastrzembski .................... ..1 ................ .. 40 ........... ..1 1962 .... .. Pau|Martha ................................. ..1 ................ .. 54 ........... ..1 1963 .... .. Eric Crabtree ............................... ..3 .................. .. 8 ........... ..O 1964 .... .. Joe Pohl ...................................... ..3 ................ .. 20 ........... ..O 1965 .... .. Mickey Depp ............................... ..3 ................ .. 20 ........... ..O 1966 .... .. Joe Curtin ................................... ..5 ................ .. 31 ........... ..O 1967 .... .. Pau|Killian .................................. ..2 ................ .. 38 ........... ..0 1968 .... .. Bryantsalter ............................... ..2 ................ .. 24 ........... ..0 1969 .... .. David Dibbley .............................. ..3 ................ .. 66 ........... ..0 1970 .... .. Bryant Salter ............................... ..4 ................ .. 62 ........... ..O 1971 .... .. Bil|Adams ................................... ..3 ................ .. 83 ........... ..O 1972 .... .. MikeBulino ................................. ..3 ................ .. 17 ........... ..O 1973 .... .. DennisMoorhead ........................ ..3 .............. .. 104 ........... ..O 1974 .... .. Glenn Hodge ............................... .. 3 .................. .. 4 ........... .. 0 Bob Jury led Pifiin Infercepfions for two consecutive seqsons (1976 and 1975 .... .. Jeff Delaney ................................ .. 3 ................ .. 27 ........... .. 0 1977) and was the last Pifl’ player to have '|() of more interceptions in Q 1976 .... .. Bob Jury .................................... .. 10 ................ .. 95 ........... ..O season, 4 I 996 Pitt .Foot6nl'f I998 PITT FOOTBALL Annual leaders Scoring Year Name TDs PATs FGs 2-Pt. Points 1914 Andy Hastings ............. .. 5 ....... .. 11 ...... .. 5 ..... .. 0 ....... ..56 1915 Andy Hastings ........... .. 11 ......... ..5 ...... ..1 ..... .. 0 ....... ..74 1916 Andy Hastings ............. .. 6 ....... .. 10 ...... .. 5 ..... .. 0 ....... ..61 ** 1917 GeorgeMcLaren ....... .. 13 ......... ..1 ...... .. 0 ..... .. O ....... ..79 1918 GeorgeMcLaren ......... .. 6 ......... ..2 ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..38 Tom Davies ................. .. 5 ......... ..8 ...... .. O ..... .. 0 ....... ..38 # 1919 Andy Hastings ............. .. 8 ....... .. 10 ...... .. 2 ..... .. 0 ....... ..64 1920 Tom Davies ............... .. 10 ....... .. 14 ...... ..1 ..... .. 0 ....... ..77 ## 1921 Tom Davies ................. .. 4 ......... ..9 ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..33 1922 W.H. Flanagan ............ .. 7 ......... ..O ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..42 1923 AndrewGustafson ...... .. 3 ........ .. .0 ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... .. 18 1924 AndrewGustafson ...... .. 4 ........ .. .0 ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..24 1925 AndrewGustafson ...... .. 6 ......... ..6 ...... .. 5 .... .. .0 ....... ..51 * 1926 GibbyWelch ............. .. 10 ....... .. 10 ..... .. .0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..60 1927 Allan Booth ................ .. 10 ....... .. 18 ...... ..1 ..... .. 0 ....... ..81 1928 Josh Williams .............. .. 7 ......... ..O ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..42 1929 Toby Uansa .............. .. 10 ......... ..1 ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..61 ** 1930 Franklin Hood .............. .. 8 ......... ..O ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..48 1931 Warren Heller ............ .. 11 ......... ..O ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..66 1932 Warren Heller .............. .. 8 ......... ..O ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..48 1933 Henryweisenbaugh 5 ......... ..1 ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..31 ** 1934 lsadoreweinstock ...... .. 9 ......... .. 9 ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..63 1935 Frank Patrick ............... .. 9 ......... ..7 ...... .. 4 ..... .. O ....... ..73 1936 Marshal|Go|dberg ....... .. 6 ......... ..O ...... .. 0 ..... .. O ....... ..36 *** 1937 Frank Patrick ............... .. 7 ......... ..1 ...... .. O ..... .. O ....... ..43 1938 DickCassiano ........... .. 11 ......... ..O ...... .. O ..... .. 0 ....... ..66 1939 Dick Cassiano ............. .. 6 ......... ..O ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..36 1940 EdgarJones ................ .. 4 ...... .. 1-2 ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..25 1941 EdgarJones ................ .. 6 ...... ..1-1 ...... ..O ..... .. 0 ....... ..37 **** 1942 William Dutton ............. .. 6 ......... ..0 ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..36 1943 Jack ltzel ..................... .. 5 ...... ..O-1 ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..30 1944 ThomasKalminar ........ .. 5 ......... ..O ...... .. 0 ..... .. O ....... ..30 1945 Michael Roussos ........ .. 5 ...... ..5-8 ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..35 1946 Lou Cecconi ................ .. 4 ...... ..4-8 ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..28 *** 1947 Carl DePasqua ............ .. 1 ......... ..O ...... .. O ..... .. 0 ......... ..6 Bill McPeak ................. ..1 ......... ..O ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ......... ..6 AnthonyDiMatteo ....... .. 1 ......... ..O ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ......... ..6 LouCecconi ................ .. 1 ......... ..O ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ......... ..6 1948 Robert Becker ............. .. 5 ......... ..O ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..30 1949 JimmyJoe Robinson..... 7 ......... ..O ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..42 1950 Nick DeFlosa ............... .. 3 ......... ..O ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... .. 18 1951 LouisCimaro||i ............ .. 6 ......... ..0 ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..36 ChrisWarriner ............. .. 6 ......... ..O ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..36 1952 Bobby Epps ................ .. 6 ......... ..O ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..36 1953 Bobby Epps ................ .. 4 ......... ..0 ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..24 1954 Henry Ford .................. .. 3 ......... ..O ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... .. 18 1955 JoeWalton .................. .. 8 ......... ..0 ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..48 1956 CornySalvaterra ......... .. 6 ...... ..1-1 ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..37 JoeWa|ton .................. .. 6 ...... ..1-1 ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..37 1957 Dick Scherer ............... .. 5 ......... ..O ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..30 ### 1958 Dick Haley .................. .. 7 ......... ..O ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..42 1959 Fred Cox ..................... .. 5 .... ..8-101-2 ..... .. 0 ....... ..41 1960 Fred Cox ..................... .. 3....15-16 .....3-8 ..... .. 0 ....... ..42 1961 Rick Leeson ................ .. 4 ......... ..0 ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..24 1962 Pau|Martha ................. .. 7 ......... ..O ...... .. 0 ..... ..1 ....... ..44 ** 1963 Fred Mazurek .............. .. 7 ......... ..O ...... .. 0 ..... .. 2 ....... ..46 1964 BarryMcKnight ........... .. 8 ......... ..O ...... .. 0 ..... .. 1 ....... ..50 1965 EricCrabtree ............... .. 7 ......... ..O ...... .. 0 ..... ..1 ....... ..44 1966 BobLongo ................... .. 5 ......... ..O ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..30 1967 Joe McCain ................. .. 2 ...... ..5-6 ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... .. 17 1968 Harry Orszulak ............ .. 4 ......... ..O ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..24 1969 Dennis Ferris .............. .. 7 ......... ..O ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..42 1970 Dennis Ferris .............. .. 9 ......... ..O ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..54 1971 Steve Moyer ................ .. 5 ......... ..O ...... .. 0 ..... ..1 ....... ..32 1972 Stan Ostrowski ........... .. 4 ......... ..O ...... .. 0 ..... ..1 ....... ..26 1973 Tony Dorsett ............. .. 13 ......... ..0 ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..78 1974 Tony Dorsett ............. .. 11 ......... ..0 ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..66 1975 Tony Dorsett ............. .. 16 ......... ..O ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..96 1976 Tony Dorsett ............. .. 23 ......... ..O ...... .. O ..... .. 1 ..... .. 140 1977 E||iottWa|ker ............. .. 15 ......... ..O ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..90 1978 Fred Jacobs ................ .. 9 ......... ..O ...... .. 0 ..... .. 0 ....... ..54 1979 Markschubert ............ .. 0....20-31 . 14-19 ..... .. 0 ....... ..62 Bill Wallace scored eight touchdowns in each of two seasons (1983-84) for the Panthers. Year 1980.”. 1981.”. 1982._. 1983.”. 1984.”. 1985.”. 1986.". 1987._. 1988._. 1989.”. 1990.“. 1991.”. 1992.”. 1993.”. 1994.”. 1995.”. # ## ### ***!’ Name TDs PATs FGs 2-Pt. Points David Trout ............... .. 0 ..... ..39-42 15-20 ...... .. 0 ........ .. 84 Julius Dawkins ........ .. 16 ............ .. 0 .......... .. 0 ...... .. 0 ........ .. 96 Eric Schubert ............. .. 0 .... ..36-37 11-21 ...... .. 0 ........ .. 69 Bi||Wal|ace ................ .. 8 ........... .. 0 .......... .. 0 ...... .. 0 ........ ..48 Bil|Wallace ................ .. 8 ........... ..0 .......... .. 0 ...... .. O ........ ..48 Char|esGladman ....... .. 6 ........... ..O .......... .. 0 ...... .. O ........ ..36 JeffVanHorne ............ .. 0 .... ..29-29 11-17 ...... .. 0 ........ ..62 Craig Heyward ......... .. 13 ........... ..O .......... .. 0 ...... .. 0 ........ .. 78 ScottKap|an ............... .. 0 .... ..23-23 10-15 ...... .. 0 ........ ..53 Ed Frazier .................. .. 0 .... ..35-36 14-20 ...... .. 0 ........ ..77 Scott Kaplan ............... .. 0 .... ..21-21 ..... .. 9-13 ...... .. 1 ........ ..50 ScottKap|an ............... .. 0 .... ..22-25 11-20 ...... .. 0 ........ ..55 Sean Conley .............. .. 0 .... ..27-31 16-19 ...... .. 0 ........ ..75 Curtis Martin ............... .. 8 ........... ..O .......... .. O ...... .. 2 ........ ..52 David Merrick ............. .. 0 .... ..20-23 14-21 ...... .. 0 ........ .. 62 Chris Ferencik .......... .. 0 .... ..23-24 12-13 ...... .. 0 ........ .. 59 Includes touchdowns on kickoff, punt and interception returns includes two touchdowns on punt returns includes one touchdown on blocked punt includes one touchdown on fumble return includes one touchdown on interception return includes one touchdown on kickoff return includes two touchdowns on interception returns Bold indicates active players I 996 Pitt J-'oot6al’( I998 PITT FOOTBALL 11 All-Time Pitt coaching Records Name Year(s) W L T Pct. No Coach ............................................................. .. 1890-92 .............. .. 7 .......... .. 9 ....... .. O ...... .. .438 Anson F. Harrold .................................................. .. 1893 ................... ..1 .......... .. 4 ....... .. 0 ...... .. .200 No Coach ............................................................. .. 1894 ................... ..1 .......... ..1 ....... .. 0 ...... .. .500 J.P. Linn ............................................................... .. 1895 ................... ..1 .......... .. 6 ....... .. 0 ...... .. .143 George W. Hoskins .............................................. .. 1896 ................... ..3 .......... .. 6 ....... .. 0 ...... .. .333 Thomas GawthropTrenchard ............................... .. 1897 ................... ..1 .......... .. 3 ....... .. 0 ...... .. .250 Dr. FredA. Robinson ............................................ .. 1898-99 .............. ..8 .......... .. 3 ....... .. 2 ...... .. .692 Dr. M. Roy Jackson .............................................. .. 1900 ................... ..5 .......... .. 4 ....... .. O ...... .. .556 Wi|burD. Hockensmith ......................................... .. 1901 ................... ..7 .......... .. 2 ....... .. 1 ...... .. .750 Frederick Joseph Crolius ..................................... .. 1902 ................... .. 5 .......... .. 6 ....... .. 1 ...... .. .458 ArthurSt. LedgerMosse ...................................... .. 1903-05 ............ .. 20 ........ .. 10 ....... .. 1 ...... .. .661 E.R. Wingard ........................................................ .. 1906 ................... ..6 .......... .. 4 ....... .. 0 ...... .. .600 John A. Moorhead ................................................ .. 1907 ................... .. 8 .......... .. 2 ....... .. 0 ...... .. .800 Joseph H. Thompson ........................................... .. 1908-12 ............ .. 30 ........ .. 14 ....... .. 2 ...... .. .674 Joseph M. Duff,Jr. ............................................... .. 1913-14 ............ .. 14 .......... .. 3 ....... .. 1 ...... .. .806 Glenn Scobey"Pop”Warner ................................ .. 1915-23 ............ .. 60 ........ .. 11 ....... .. 4 ...... .. .800 Dr. John B. "Jock” Sutherland ............................. .. 1924-38 .......... ..111 ........ .. 20 ..... .. 12 ...... .. .776 Char|esW. Bowser .............................................. .. 1939-42 ............ .. 14 ........ .. 20 ....... .. 1 ...... .. .414 l’lZ;Te“§'.§f“é‘e”s‘f2????Y_1:::::::1::::::331:::::::::::::::::::::::::1312’1?_::::::::::::::_73::::::::::.7§::::::::: ?:::::::::§Z8 Jock .~°>u*her'<=nd has the M51 vidories by Wa|terS. Milligan .................................................. .. 1947-49 ............ .. 13 ........ .. 14 ....... .. o ...... .. .481 ‘my Pm f°°tb°" °°°°h' LeonardJ. Casanova ........................................... .. 1950 ................... ..1 .......... .. 8 ....... .. 0 ...... .. .111 Tom Hamilton ....................................................... .. 1951,1954 ........... ..7 .......... .. 9 ....... .. 0 ...... .. .438 Lowell P. ”Red” Dawson ...................................... .. 1952-54 .............. .. 9 ........ .. 11 ....... .. 1 ...... .. .452 John P. Michelosen .............................................. .. 1955-65 ............ .. 56 ........ .. 49 ....... .. 7 ...... .. .531 David R. Hart ........................................................ .. 1966-68 .............. ..3 ........ .. 27 ....... .. 0 ...... .. .100 Car|A. DePasqua ................................................ .. 1969-72 ............ .. 13 ........ .. 29 ....... .. 0 ...... .. .310 John Majors .......................................................... .. 1973-76 ............ .. 33 ........ .. 13 ....... .. 1 ...... .. .713 Jackie Sherrill ....................................................... .. 1977-81 ............ .. 50 .......... .. 9 ....... .. 1 ...... .. .833 Serafino"Foge” Fazio .......................................... .. 1982-85 ............ .. 25 ........ .. 18 ....... .. 3 ...... .. .576 Mike Gottfried ....................................................... .. 1986-89 ............ .. 26 ........ .. 17 ....... .. 2 ...... .. .578 Paul Hackett ......................................................... .. 1989-92 ............ .. 13 ........ .. 20 ....... .. 1 ...... .. .382 Salsunseri ........................................................... .. 1992 ................... ..0 .......... ..1 ....... .. 0 ...... .. .000 John Majors .......................................................... .. 1993- .................. .. 8 ........ .. 25 ....... .. 0 ...... .. .247 Totals .............................................................................................. .. 572 ...... .. 401 ..... .. 42 ...... .. .564 Top 5 All-Time Coaching Records And Winning Percentages* Years Name W L T Pct. 1977-1981 Jackie Sherrill ........................................................ ..50 .......... .. 9 ....... .. 1 ...... .. .833 _ _ I _ _ _ 1915-1923 Glenn Scobey "Pop” Warner ................................. .. 60 ........ .. 11 ....... .. 4 ...... .. .800 J°°k'e S'_‘e"_'" 5 ;833 wmnmg pememage '5 1924-1938 Dr. John B. "Jock” Sutherland ............................. .. 111 ........ .. 20 ..... .. 12 ...... .. .776 "‘° hes’ '" '°'” “'5*°'Y- 1908-1912 Joseph H. Thompson ............................................. .. 30 ........ .. 14 ....... .. 2 ...... .. .674 1986-1989 Mike Gottfried ........................................................ ..26 ........ .. 17 ....... .. 2 ...... .. .578 *must have served at least four seasons Pitt's 1976 coaching staff, with Head Coach John Majors kneeling in front. From left to right: Bob John Michelosen ,ep,esemea pm» in bowl zlcjfey, Harry Jones, Bobby Roper, Joe Avezzano, Joe Madden, Jim Dyar, Bl" Cox, and Larry aames as bath a playe, and as a heaa °“- coach. ~ I 996 J-‘itt .Foot6a1’1’ I996 PITT FOOTBALL 1996 Outlook The Offense The Pitt offense enters the 1996 season in an opposite state as the 1995 unit. Compared to last year, when the Panthers’ offense was the most inexperienced of the two groups, the Pitt offense returns seven of 11 starters (and 17 lettermen) in 1996. The key returnee is West, who partici- pated fully during spring drills and will seemingly be 100 per- cent for the start of the season. Although still relatively young, the offensive line should also be a strength with four of five starters returning there. A dose of confidence injected into the offensive unit this spring could also provide an impetus for a productive 1996 season. "Going into spring we really were trying to develop confi- dence in our kids and building unity within the offense, doing a better job of protecting the ball, and really just giving the effort that is needed from the time the ball is snapped to the whistle is blown." said Offensive Coordinator Ken Karcher. "We feel we did a much better job of that in the spring. We had a couple new coaches in Gary Nord and Joe D'Alessandris and I think both of those guys have done a real good job with the players. Generally, we just wanted to continue to work on our offense as a cohesive unit and refine our execution. "Last year was a tough year offensively in many aspects," Karcher added. "We just wanted to let the players know that we believe in them and we think that they can get the job done. l believe we accomplished that in the spring. Now we have to transfer that to game situations." Senior Curtis Anderson is Pitt's leading returning receiver and will be expected to be the leader of a thin receiver corps. 1 996 ,7-‘itt )’oot6al'f Two areas that concern Karcher most are quarterback and wide receiver. Even though the quarterback position could be one of the most competitive on the team, only redshirt sophomore Matt Lytle and redshirt junior Pete Gonzalez, each of whom started two contests in 1995, have any game expe- rience. Both are excellent athletes with powerful arms. After a tight battle in the spring, Lytle emerged as the frontrunner heading into fall camp, but Gonzalez, and redshirt freshmen Darnell Dinkins and Leon Murray, will provide a strong chal- lenge all season. Lytle, a left-hander, started Pitt’s final two games, complet- ing 37 of 71 passes for 299 yards and one TD for the season. He made tremendous progress in the spring and is poised to assume the starting quarterback position. Gonzalez, who also joined Pitt’s injury list last year, started in two games, beginning with a game against his hometown Miami Hurri- canes. Gonzalez performed admirably in both contests but suffered a knee injury in the next game against Rutgers and was lost for the final two games. For the season, he com- pleted 30 of 76 passes with 478 yards and three TDs. Murray and Dinkins both experimented at the wide receiver position during the spring and could see some action there this season. Murray, especially, has progressed well enough that he could help provide some depth for a very thin Pitt receiving corps. With a healthy West returning at tailback, Pitt’s running game should be one of the team’s principal strengths. He compiled a 1,000-yard season in 1994 and will be greatly welcomed back. West’s injuries did have one positive aspect; they al- lowed then-freshman Demetrius Harris to accrue valuable game experience. Harris’ development last year should prove beneficial in 1996, even though he may see most of his play- ing time at wide receiver, where he was tested in the spring. Karcher says Harris will continue to experiment there in the fall, especially after the emergence of junior-college transfer Dwayne Schulters in the spring. Schulters had an excellent spring and concluded the drills impressively in the Blue-Gold scrimmage, rushing for 100 yards on 12 carries and one TD. A highly regarded group of freshman running backs could also help solidify the position. The fullback position should be solid with the return of sopho- more Chris Schneider, who progressed nicely last season. Schneider compiled most of his statistics in the final two games of the season, including his season-high 86 yards on 22 car- ries in the season-finale versus West Virginia. He also caught a game-high nine passes for 27 yards in that contest. Con- verted tailback Karim Thompson, who missed all of last year because of hand surgery as a result of an injury suffered early in fall camp, was a pleasant surprise at fullback. Th- ompson has excellent speed and will provide competition and depth at that position. "We feel much better this year with the tailback position in terms of depth," Karcher said. "Again, we hope Billy isn't hurt at all, but we feel good about the people we have behind him." I998 PITT FOOTBALL I18 Pitt Football Year-Bu-Year Year W L T Pts. Opp. Coach 1890 ............ ..1 0 ...... .. 10 ..... ..74 .... ..None 1891 ............ ..2 5 0 ...... .. 74 ..... ..98 .... .. None 1892 ............ ..4 0 ...... .. 38 ..... ..46 .... .. None 1893 ............ ..1 4 0 ...... .. 14 ..... ..70 .... ..Anson F. Harrold 1894 ............ ..1 0 ........ .. 6 ..... ..44 .... .. None 1895 ............ ..1 6 0 ...... .. 30 136......J.P. Linn 1896 ............ ..3 6 0 ...... .. 42 ..... ..69 .... ..GeorgeW. Hoskins 1897 ............ ..1 0 ...... .. 13 ..... ..91 .... ..ThomasG.Trenchard 1898 ............ ..5 2 1 ...... .. 74 ..... ..33 .... .. Dr. Fred Robinson 1899 ............ ..3 1 1 ...... .. 43 ..... ..23 .... .. Dr. Fred Robinson ‘_ 138? ::::::::::::::§ 1:13:::2’::::::..‘;2:::::::Z§::::::5vl;b“S;Ef’l.if;‘E§§§.?lm Joseph H-Thompson rose Fozio Mikeeomried 1902 ............ ..5 6 1 .... .. 128..... 129 .... .. FrederickJ. Crolius 1903 ............ ..0 8 1 ...... .. 20.....262 .... ..ArthurSt. L. Mosse Year W L T Pts. Opp. Coach 1904 .......... .. 10 O 0 .... .. 407 ....... ..5 .... ..ArthurSt. L. Mosse 1944 ............ ..4 5 0 .... .. 147.....293 .... ..C|arkD. Shaughnessy 1905 .......... .. 10 2 0 .... .. 405 ..... ..36 .... ..ArthurSt. L. Mosse 1945 ............ ..3 7 O ...... .. 87..... 141 .... ..C|arkD. Shaughnessy 1906 ............ ..6 4 0 .... .. 229 ..... ..55 .... .. E. R. Wingard 1946 ............ ..3 5 1 ...... .. 88 136 .... ..Wes|ey E. Fesler 1907 ............ ..8 2 0 .... .. 147 ..... ..27 .... ..JohnA. Moorhead 1947 ............ ..1 8 0 ...... .. 26 .....267 .... ..Wa|terS. Milligan 1908 ............ ..8 3 0 .... .. 140 ..... ..36 .... ..Joseph H. Thompson 1948 ............ ..6 3 0 .... .. 119..... 154 .... ..Wa|terS. Milligan 1909 ............ ..6 2 1 ...... .. 94 ..... ..26 .... ..Joseph H. Thompson 1949 ............ ..6 3 0 .... .. 156.....154 .... ..Wa|terS. Milligan 1910 ............ ..9 0 0 .... .. 282 ....... ..0 .... ..Joseph H. Thompson 1950 ............ ..1 0 ...... .. 99.....204 .... ..LeonardJ. Casanova 1911 ............ ..4 3 1 ...... .. 72 ..... ..29 .... ..Joseph H. Thompson 1951 ............ ..3 0 .... .. 156.....215 .... ..TomHami|ton 1912 ............ ..3 6 0 .... .. 113121 .... ..Joseph H. Thompson 1952 ............ ..6 3 0 .... .. 187..... 156 .... .. Lowe|lP. Dawson 1913 ............ ..6 2 1 .... .. 165 ..... ..46 .... ..Joseph M. Duff 1953 ............ ..3 5 1 .... .. 143..... 138 .... .. Lowel|P. Dawson 1914 ............ ..8 1 0 .... .. 207 ..... ..38 .... ..Joseph M. Duff 1954 ............ ..4 5 0 ...... .. 83..... 188 .... .. Lowe|lP. Dawson/Tom 1915 ............ .. 8 0 0 .... .. 207 ..... .. 38 .... .. Glenn S. "Pop" Warner Hamilton (Hamilton replaced Dawson afterthree games) 1916 ............ ..8 0 0 .... .. 255 ..... ..25 .... ..G|enn S. "Pop" Warner 1955 ............ ..7 4 0 .... .. 181122 .... ..JohnMiche|osen 1917 .......... .. 10 0 0 .... .. 260 ..... ..21 .... ..G|enn S. "Pop" Warner 1956 ............ ..7 3 1 .... .. 156119 .... ..John Michelosen 1918 ............ ..4 1 0 .... .. 140 ..... .. 16 .... ..G|enn S. "Pop" Warner 1957 ............ ..4 6 0 .... .. 134..... 157 .... ..John Michelosen 1919 ............ ..6 2 1 .... .. 118 ..... ..66 .... ..Glenn 8. "Pop" Warner 1958 ............ ..5 4 1 .... .. 163138 .... ..John Michelosen 1920 ............ ..6 0 2 .... .. 146 ..... ..44 .... ..G|enn S. "Pop" Warner 1959 ............ ..6 4 0 .... .. 147..... 164 .... ..JohnMichelosen 1921 ............ ..5 3 1 .... .. 133 ..... ..51 .... ..G|enn S. "Pop" Warner 1960 ............ ..4 3 3 .... .. 134 ..... ..77 .... ..JohnMiche|osen 1922 ............ ..8 2 0 .... .. 187 ..... ..43 .... ..Glenn S. "Pop" Warner 1961 ............ ..3 7 O .... .. 145 .....209 .... ..John Michelosen 1923 ............ ..5 4 0 ...... .. 83 ..... ..45 .... ..G|enn S. "Pop" Warner 1962 ............ ..5 5 0 .... .. 142185 .... ..John Michelosen 1924 ............ ..5 3 1 ...... .. 98 ..... ..43 .... .. Dr John B.Sutherland 1963 ............ ..9 1 0 .... .. 236 130 .... ..John Michelosen 1925 ............ ..8 ...0 .... .. 151 ..... ..34 .... ..Dr. John B. Sutherland 1964 ............ ..3 2 .... .. 152.....154 .... ..JohnMichelosen 1926 ............ ..5 2 .... .. 170 ..... ..73 .... .. Dr. JohnB. Sutherland 1965 ............ ..3 7 0 .... .. 173.....311 .... ..JohnMiche|osen 1927 ............ ..8 1 1 .... .. 289 ..... ..27 .... .. Dr. John B. Sutherland 1966 ............ ..1 9 O ...... .. 98.....326 .... .. David R. Hart 1928 ............ ..6 2 1 .... .. 177 ..... .. 15 .... .. Dr. John B. Sutherland 1967 ............ ..1 9 0 ...... .. 73.....295 .... .. David R. Hart 1929 ............ ..9 1 0 .... .. 291 ..... ..90 .... .. Dr. John B. Sutherland 1968 ............ ..1 9 0 ...... .. 99.....393 .... .. David R. Hart 1930 ............ ..6 2 1 .... .. 186 ..... ..69 .... .. Dr. John B. Sutherland 1969 ............ ..4 6 0 .... .. 166.....287 .... ..Car|A. DePasqua 1931 ............ ..8 1 0 .... .. 280 ..... ..37 .... .. Dr. John B. Sutherland 1970 ............ ..5 5 O .... .. 179 .....245 .... .. CarlA. DePasqua 1932 ............ ..8 2 .... .. 182 ..... ..60 .... .. Dr. John B.Sutherland 1971 ............ ..3 8 0 .... .. 216.....388 .... ..Car|A. DePasqua 1933 ............ ..8 1 0 .... .. 147 ..... .. 13 .... .. Dr. John B.Sutherland 1972 ............ ..1 10 0 .... .. 193.....350 .... ..Car|A. DePasqua 1934 ............ ..8 1 O .... .. 205 ..... ..44 .... ..Dr. John B. Sutherland 1973 ............ ..6 5 1 .... .. 225.....211 .... ..Johnny Majors 1935 ............ ..7 1 2 .... .. 135 ..... ..28 .... .. Dr. John B.Sutherland 1974 ............ ..7 4 O .... .. 227.....202 .... ..Johnny Majors 1936 ............ ..8 1 .... .. 214 ..... ..34 .... .. Dr. John B.Sutherland 1975 ............ ..8 0 .... .. 324..... 161 .... ..JohnnyMajors 1937 ............ ..9 0 1 .... .. 203 ..... ..34 .... .. Dr. John B. Sutherland 1976 .......... .. 12 O 0 .... .. 381 133 .... ..JohnnyMajors 1938 ............ ..8 2 0 .... .. 213 ..... ..59 .... .. Dr. John B.Sutherland 1977 ............ ..9 2 1 .... .. 428.....134 .... ..Jackie Sherrill 1939 ............ ..5 O .... .. 119 ..... ..98 .... ..Char|esW. Bowser 1978 ............ ..8 0 .... .. 263.....187 .... ..Jackie Sherrill 1940 ............ ..3 4 1 ...... .. 85 102 .... ..Char|esW. Bowser 1979 .......... .. 11 O .... .. 291 116 .... ..Jackie Sherrill 1941 ............ ..3 6 0 ...... .. 82 171 .... ..Char|esW. Bowser 1980 .......... .. 11 1 0 .... .. 380 130 .... ..Jackie Sherrill 1942 ............ ..3 6 0 ...... .. 90..... 190 .... ..Char|esW. Bowser 1981 .......... .. 11 1 0 .... .. 385..... 160 .... ..Jackie Sherrill 1943 ............ ..3 5 0 .... .. 114..... 174 .... ..C|arkD. Shaughnessy 1982 ............ ..9 3 0 .... .. 300..... 139 .... ..Serafino"Foge”Fazio 1983 ............ ..8 3 1 .... .. 288.....165 .... .. Serafino"Foge”Fazio 1984 ............ ..3 7 1 .... .. 178 .....247 .... ..Serafino"Foge”Fazio 1985 ............ ..5 5 1 .... .. 202.....187 .... ..Serafino"Foge"Fazio 1986 ............ ..5 5 1 .... .. 253.....209 .... .. MikeGottfried 1987 ............ ..8 4 0 .... .. 230.....146 .... .. MikeGottfried 1988 ............ ..6 0 .... .. 300..... 183 .... ..MikeGottfried 1989 ............ ..8 3 1 .... .. 333 .....268 .... .. Mike Gottfried/PaulHackett (Hackett coached John Hancock Bowl) 1990 ............ ..3 7 1 .... .. 240.....293 .... .. Paul Hackett 1991 ............ ..6 5 0 .... .. 244.....241 .... .. Pau|Hackett 1992 ............ ..3 9 0 .... .. 289 .....429 .... .. Paul Hackett/Sa|Sunseri (Sunseri coached Pitt's final game versus Hawaii) 1993 ............ ..3 8 0 .... .. 168.....371 .... ..John Majors ,, _, _ _ 1994 ............ ..3 8 0 .... .. 246 307 .... ..John Majors 9'9"" '’°'’ W°"‘°' T°'“ ”°"""°" "°“" M'°“°'°5°" 1995 ............ ..2 .....9 o .... .. 217.....329 .... ..John Majors 1996 Pitt Footfiaif 4 I998 PITT FEIIJTBALL Game-Bu-Game [1890-1995] 1890 . . . No Coach Pitt 0 Allegheny AA 0 W.&J. 10 Geneva 10 Record: 1-2 1891 No Coach Pitt 6 W.&J. 6 Geneva 54 W. Penn. Med. 4 Geneva 0 EE Gymnastics 4 Geneva 0 Ind. Teachers 74 Record: 2-5 1892 No Coach Pitt 0 EE Gymnastics 6 Geneva 12 Kiski 8 Ind. Teachers 6 Greensburg AA 6 W.&J. 38 Record: 4-2 1893 Coach: Anson F. Harrold Pitt 0 Pittsburgh AC 4 Allegheny AA 10 Pittsburgh AC 0 @ Penn State* 0 W.&J. 14 Record: 1-4 *Neutral Game Site Bellefonte, PA 1894 No Coach Pitt 6 Sewickley AC 0 lnd. Teachers 6 Record: 1-1 1895 Coach: J.P. Linn Pitt 0 D.C.&A.C. 2 Greensburg AA 22 Emerald AA 0 W. Virginia 0 W.&J. 6 Carnegie AC 0 Wheeling Tigers 30 Record: 1-6 Opp. N DA 0 u>—- r\>—- Ag ooo>o>.r>r\>ooo. Opp- _h—.L _L O5CDl\)O3O'> Opp. §_L(‘_,_)_¢ _L CTOIDOUCDQ Opp. - s 0.) -1- —* l'\‘) -5 0O~° O5 l\J 3 ® ® CD ID 03 . 1896 4 Coach: George W. Hoskins Pitt Opp. 4 Pittsburgh AC 6 4 @ Penn State 10 0 Latrobe 4 0 D.C.&A.C. 26 4 Western Theol. Sem. 0 *6 @ Geneva 0 18 Sewickley AA 0 6 Wheeling Tigers 11 0 Grove City 12 42 Record: 3-6 69 *Forteit 1897 Coach: Thomas Gawthrop Trenchard Pitt Opp. 8 Pittsburgh HS 0 0 Latrobe 30 0 Greensburg AA 47 5 Waynesburg 14 13 Record: 1-3 91 1898 Coach: Dr. Fred Robinson Pitt Opp. 6 Duquesne AC 5 24 Pittsburgh Acad. 5 5 Westminster 0 0 West Virginia 5 10 Grove City 12 17 Natrona AC 0 6 New Castle Terrors 6 6 Cal. Teachers 0 74 Record: 5-2-1 33 1899 Coach: Dr. Fred Robinson Pitt Opp. 11 Westminster 11 16 Grove City 0 11 Swissvale AC 0 5 Bethany 0 0 J.F. Lalus AC 12 43 Record: 3-1-1 23 1900 Coach: Dr. M. Roy Jackson Pitt Opp. 0 Penn State* 12 5 West Virginia 6 0 D.C.&A.C. 5 12 Grove City 0 12 Cal. Teachers 0 17 Akron (Buchtel) O 47 Thiel 0 17 Westminster 5 0 Shady Side Acad. 5 110 Record: 5-4 33 *Neutral Game Site Bellefonte, PA 1996 Pitt J’oot6att' 1901 Coach: Wilbur D. Hockensmith Pitt Opp. 0 Penn State* 33 12 West Virginia 0 O lnd. Teachers 0 11 Allegheny 0 18 Duquesne U. 0 (Pgh. College H. Ch.) 15 Cal. Teachers 0 Geneva 5 Thiel 0 Westminster 0 Allegheny 15 96 Record: 7-2-1 53 *Neutral Game Site Bellefonte, PA 1902 Coach: Frederick J. Crolius Pitt Opp. 5 Allegheny AA 15 24 Bucknell 0 O @ Penn State 27 16 Grove City 0 6 Westminster 6 6 West Virginia 23 2 Geneva 22 34 Ohio U. 0 0 Allegheny 6 0 Geneva 30 29 Allegheny AC 0 6 Mt. Union 0 128 Record: 5-6-1 129 1903 Coach: Arthur St. L. Mosse Pitt Opp. 6 West Virginia 24 0 Geneva 57 6 Manchester AC 11 2 Bellevue Outing Club 6 0 Penn State 59 0 Geneva 32 0 East End AA 28 0 Grove City 0 6 Marietta 45 20 Record: 0-8-1 262 1904 Coach: Arthur St. L. Mosse Pitt Opp. 12 Grove City 0 67 Mt. Union 0 38 Westminster 0 30 Geneva 0 40 Susquehanna 0 40 California N. 0 83 Waynesburg 0 53 West Virginia 0 21 Bethany 0 23 Penn State 5 407 Record: 10-0 5 119 1905 Coach: Arthur St. L. Mosse Pitt Opp. 11 Westminster 0 71 California N. O O @ Cornell 30 24 Dickinson 0 57 Mt. Union 0 48 Bethany O 53 F.&M. 0 11 W.&J. 0 67 Butler Y. 0 51 Ohio Med. U. 0 12 @ Geneva 0 0 Penn State 6 405 Record: 10-2 36 1906 . T Coach: E.R. Wingard Pitt Opp. 17 Westminster 0 66 Hiram 0 74 Allegheny O 0 Carlisle 22 31 Carnegie Tech 0 O @ Cornell 23 17 West Virginia 0 0 W.&J. 4 24 Grove City 0 0 Penn State 6 229 Record: 6-4 55 1907 Coach: John A. Moorhead Pitt Opp. 6 Marietta O 6 Carnegie Tech 0 33 Muskingum O 12 Bucknell 0 5 @ Cornell 18 16 Ohio Northern O 10 West Virginia 0 2 W.&J. 9 51 Wooster 0 6 Penn State 0 147 Record: 8-2 27 1908 . Coach: Joseph H. Thompson Pitt Opp. 26 Mt. Union 4 27 Bethany 0 7 Marietta 0 22 Bucknell 0 13 @ St. Louis 0 22 Carnegie Tech 0 11 West Virginia 0 0 Carlisle 6 6 Gettysburg 0 6 Penn State 12 0 W.&J. 14 140 Record: 8-3 36 I996 PHT FOOTBALL dormitory. 1909 Coach: Joseph H. Thompson Pitt Opp. 16 Ohio Northern 0 12 Marietta 0 18 Bucknell 6 14 Carlisle 3 0 Notre Dame 6 0 @ West Virginia 0 17 W.&J. 3 17 Mt. Union 3 0 Penn State 5 94 Record: 6-2-1 26 1910 Coach: Joseph H. Thompson Pitt Opp. 36 Ohio Northern 0 18 Westminster* 0 42 Waynesburg 0 17 Georgetown 0 71 Ohio Med. U. 0 38 West Virginia 0 14 W.&J. 0 35 Carnegie Tech 0 11 Penn State 0 282 Record: 9-0 0 *Neutral Site Game D.C.&A.C. Park, Wilkinsburg ‘A 1911 Pitts football team, circa 1889, pictured on the steps of the athletic Coach: Joseph H. Thompson Pitt Westminster Ohio Northern Carlisle @ Cornell Notre Dame Villanova W.&J. Penn State Record: 4-3-1 ‘I —*—‘- l\)|'\) l\)©l\)1\)©OO®T\)C.O 1912 Opp. 0 0 1 l\) ¢.O0O®©©<.O\l Coach: Joseph H. Thompson Pitt Ohio Northern Westminster Bucknell Carlisle @ Navy Notre Dame Maryland W.&J. Penn State Record: 3-6 _L O) _L[\) OOSCD-P-$C3@C)0O|\) Opp. O04 4-13 ®OO©C;OOOU10300© 121 1913 Coach: Joseph M. Duff Pitt Opp. 67 Ohio Northern 0 0 @ Navy 0 40 West Virginia 0 12 Carlisle 6 20 @ Cornell 7 0 Bucknell 9 13 Lafayette 0 6 W.&J. 18 7 Penn State 6 165 Record: 6-2-1 46 1914 Coach: Joseph M. Duff Pitt Opp. 9 @ Cornell 3 21 @ Westminster 10 13 @ Navy 6 10 Carlisle 3 21 Georgetown 0 96 Dickinson 0 10 W.&J. 13 14 Carnegie Tech 0 13 Penn State 3 207 Record: 8-1 38 1915 Coach: Glenn Scobey"Pop” Warner Date Opponent Score W/L 10/2 Westminster 32-0 W 10/9 @ Navy 47-12 W 10/16 Carlisle 45-0 W 10/23 @ Pennsylvania 14-7 W 10/30 Allegheny 42-7 W 11/6 W.&J. 19-0 W 11/13 Carnegie Tech 28-0 W 11/25 Penn State 20-0 W Record: 8-0 Total Points: 247-26 1916 Coach: Glenn Scobey "Pop" Warner Date Opponent Score W/L 10/7 Westminster 57-0 W 10/14 @ Navy 20-19 W 10/21 @ Syracuse 30-0 W 10/28 Pennsylvania 20-0 W 11/4 Allegheny 46-0 W 11/11 W.&J. 37-0 W 11/18 Carnegie Tech 14-6 W 11/30 Penn State 31-0 W Record: 8-0 Total Points: 255-25 *Dates were unavailable from 1890-1914 seasons I 996 J-‘ttt J"-'oot6aff 120 12/1 Camp Lee All—Stars 30-0 Record: 10-0 Total Points: 260- 1917 Coach: Glenn Scobey "Pop" Warner Date Opponent Score W/L 9/29 @ West Virginia 14-9 W 10/6 Bethany 40-0 W 10/13 Lehigh 41-0 W 10/20 Syracuse 28-0 W 10/27 Pennsylvania 14-6 W 11/3 Westminster 25-0 W 11/10 W.&J. 13-10 W 11/17 Carnegie Tech 27-0 W 11/29 Penn State 28-6 W W 31 1918 Coach: Glenn Scobey "Pop ” Warner Date Opponent Score W/L 11/9 W.&J. 34-0 W 11/16 Pennsylvania 37-0 W 11/23 Georgia Tech 32-0 W 11/28 Penn State 28-6 W 11/30 @ Cleveland 10-9 L Naval Reserves Record: 4-1 Total Points: 140-16 1919 Coach: Glenn Scobey "Pop" Warner Date Opponent Score W/L 10/4 @ Geneva 33-0 W 10/11 West Virginia 26-0 W 10/18 @ Syracuse 24-3 L 10/25 Georgia Tech 16-6 W 11/1 @ Lehigh 14-0 W 11/8 W.&J. 7-6 W 11/15 @ Pennsylvania 3-3 T 11/22 Carnegie Tech 17-7 W 11/27 Penn State 20-0 L Record: 6-2-1 Total Points: 119-66 1920 Coach: Glenn Scobey "Pop" Warner Date Opponent Score W/L 10/2 @ Geneva 47-0 W 10/9 West Virginia 34-13 W 10/16 @ Syracuse 7-7 T 10/23 Georgia Tech 10-3 W 1 0/30 Lafayette 14-0 W 11/6 @ Pennsylvania 27-21 W 11/13 W.&J. 7-0 W 11/25 Penn State 0-0 T Record: 6-0-2 Total Points: 146-44 I996 PITT FOOTBALL Game-By-Game 1921 1925 Coach: Glenn Scobey "Pop" Coach: Dr. John B. "Jock" Warner Sutherland Date Opponent Score W/L Date Opponent Score W/L 9/24 @ Geneva 28-0 W 9/26 W.&L. 26-0 W 10/1 @ Lafayette 6-0 L 10/3 Lafayette 20-9 L 10/8 West Virginia 21-13 W 10/10 West Virginia 15-7 W 10/15 Cincinnati 21-14 W 10/17 Gettysburg 13-0 W 10/22 Syracuse 35-0 W 10/24 Carnegie Tech 12-0 W 10/29 @ Pennsylvania 28-0 W 10/31 Johns Hopkins 31-0 W 11/5 Nebraska 10-0 L 11/7 W.&J. 6-0 W 11/12 W.&J. 7-0 L 11/14 @ Pennsylvania 14-0 W 11/24 Penn State 0-0 T 11/26 Penn State 23-7 W Record: 5-3-1 Total Points: 133-50 Record: 8-1 Total Points: 151-34 1922 1926 Coach: Glenn Scobey "Pop" Coach: Dr. John B. "Jock" Warner Sutherland Date Opponent Score W/L Date Opponent Score W/L 9/30 @ Cincinnati 38-0 w 9/25 Allegheny 9-7 W 10/7 Lafayette 7-0 L 1 0/2 Georgetown 6-6 T 10/14 West Virginia 9-6 L 10/9 Lafayette 17-7 L 10/21 @ Syracuse 21-14 W 10/16 Colgate 19-16 W 10/23 Bttcknett 7.0 w 10/23 Carnegie Tech 4-0 L 11/4 Geneva 52.0 W 10/30 Westminster 88-0 W 11/11 @ Pennsylvania 7-6 W 11/5 W9S1Vi19i“i3 i7'7 W 11/18 W.&J. 19-0 w 11/13 W.&J. 0-0 T 11/30 Penn state 14.0 w 10/25 Penn State 24-6 W 12/30 @ Stanford 15.7 W Record:5-2-2 Total Points: 170-73 Record: 8-2 Total Points: 190-43 1927 1923 Coach: Dr. John B. "Jock” Coach: Glenn Scobey "Pop" 3“th9”3"d Wame, Date Opponent Score W/L Date Opponent Score W/L 9/24 Thiei 430 W 9/29 @ Bucknell 21-0 w 10/1 Grove City 33-0 W 10/5 Lafayette 7-0 W 10/8 West Virginia 40-0 W 10/13 West Virginia 13-7 L 10/15 @ Drake 32-0 W 10/20 @ Syracuset 3-0 L 10/22 Carnegie Tech 23-7 W 10/27 Carnegie Tech 7-2 L 10/29 Aiieghenil 530 W 11/3 @ Pennsylvania 6-0 L “/5 W-&J- 0'0 T 11/10 Grove City 13_7 W 11/12 Nebraska 21-13 W 11/17 W_&J_ 13_5 W 11/24 Penn State 30-0 W 11/29 Penn State 20-3 w 1/2 S1ai1i0id* 7-0 L Rec/,,d:5_4 Totatpoints: 33-45 Record:8-1-1 Total Points: 289-27 *Played at Yankee Stadium $1039 B°W' 1924 1928 coach: D,-_ John B_ yockti Coach: Dr. John B. "Jock" suthe,/and Sutherland Date Opponent 300,9 W/L Date Opponent Score W/L 9/27 Grove City 14-0 W 9/29 Thiei 20'0 W 10/4 Lafayette 10-0 L 10/5 B91030)’ _ _ 53'0 W 10/11 West Virginia 14-7 w 10/13 West Viigiiiia 9-6 L 10/18 @ Johns Hopkins 26-0 w 10/20 A||e9he_iiy 29-0 W 10/25 Carnegie Tech 5.0 L 10/27 Carnegie Tech 6-0 L 11/1 @ Syracuse 7:; T 11/3 Syracuse 18-0 W 11/8 Geneva 13-0 w 11/10 W-&J- 25-0 W 11/15 W_&J_ 10_0 L 11/17 @ Nebraska 0-0 T 11 /27 Penn state 24.3 W 11/29 Penn State 26-0 W Record: 5.3.1 Total points: 93.43 Record: 6-2-1 Total Points: 177-15 2 1 996 Pitt ,Foot6a1’f 1929 Coach: Dr. John B. "Jock" Sutherland Date Opponent Score W/L 9/28 Waynesburg 53-0 W 10/5 @ Duke 52-7 W 10/12 West Virginia 27-7 W 10/19 @ Nebraska 12-7 W 10/26 @ Allegheny 40-0 W 11/2 Ohio State 18-2 W 11/9 W.&J. 21-0 W 11/16 Carnegie Tech 34-13 W 11/28 Penn State 20-7 W 1/1 U.S.C.* 47-14 L Record: 9-1 Total Points: 291-90 *Rose Bowl 1930 Coach: Dr. John B. "Jock" Sutherland Date Opponent Score W/L 9/27 Waynesburg 52-0 W 10/4 @ West Virginia 16-0 W 10/11 @ Western Reserve 52-0 W 10/18 @ Syracuse 14-0 W 10/25 Notre Dame 35-19 L 11/1 @ Nebraska 0-0 T 11/8 Carnegie Tech 7-6 W 11/15 @ Ohio State 16-7 L 11/26 Penn State 19-12 W Record: 6-2-1 Total Points: 186-69 1931 . 7 Coach: Dr. John B. "Jock" Sutherland Date Opponent Score W/L 9/26 Miami 61-0 W 10/3 @ Iowa 20-0 W 10/10 West Virginia 34-0 W 10/17 Western Reserve 32-0 W 10/24 @ Notre Dame 35-19 L 10/31 @ Penn State 41-6 W 11/7 Carnegie Tech 14-6 W 11/14 Army 26-0 W 1 1/26 Nebraska 40-0 W Record: 8-1 Total Points: 287-47 1932 Coach: Dr. John B. "Jock" Sutherland Date Opponent Score W/L 9/24 Ohio Northern 47-0 W 10/1 @ West Virginia 40-0 W 10/8 Duquesne 33-0 W 10/15 @ Army 18-13 W 10/22 Ohio State 0-0 T 10/29 Notre Dame 12-0 W 11/5 @ Pennsylvania 19-12 W 11/12 @ Nebraska 0-0 T 11/19 Carnegie Tech 6-0 W 1 1/26 Stanford 7-0 W 1/1 U.S.C.* 35-0 L Record: 8-1-2 Total Points: 182-60 *Rose Bowl I2] 1933 Coach: Dr. John B. "Jock" Sutherland Date Opponent Score W/L 9/30 W.&J. 9-0 W 10/7 @ West Virginia 21-0 W 10/14 Navy 34-6 W 10/21 @ Minnesota 7-3 L 10/28 @ Notre Dame 14-0 W 1 1/4 Centre 37-0 W 11/11 Duquesne 7-0 W 11/18 Nebraska 6-0 W 11/30 Carnegie Tech 16-0 W Record: 8-1 Total Points: 147-13 1934 1 Coach: Dr. John B. "Jock" Sutherland Date Opponent Score W/L 9/29 W.&J. 26-6 W 10/6 @ West Virginia 27-6 W 10/13 U.S.C. 20-6 W 10/20 Minnesota 13-7 L 10/27 @ Westminster 30-0 W 11/3 Notre Dame 19-0 W 11/10 @ Nebraska 25-6 W 11/17 @ Navy 31-7 W 11/29 Carnegie Tech 20-0 W Record: 8-1 Total Points: 205-44 1935 Coach: Dr. John B. ”Jock" Sutherland Date Opponent Score W/L 9/28 Waynesburg 14-0 W 10/5 @ W.&J. 35-0 W 10/12 West Virginia 24-6 W 10/19 @ Notre Dame 9-6 L 10/26 Penn State 9-0 W 11/2 @ Fordham 0-0 T 11/9 Army 29-6 W 11/16 Nebraska 6-0 W 11/28 Carnegie Tech 0-0 T 12/14 @ U.S.C. 12-7 W Record: 7-1-2 Total Points: 135-28 1936 Coach: Dr. John B. "Jock" Sutherland Date Opponent Score W/L 9/26 Ohio Wesleyan 53-0 W 10/3 West Virginia 34-0 W 10/10 @ Ohio State 6-0 L 10/17 Duquesne 7-0 L 10/24 Notre Dame 26-0 W 10/31 @ Fordham 0-0 T 11/7 Penn State 24-7 W 11/14 @ Nebraska 19-6 W 11/26 Carnegie Tech 31-14 W 1/1 Washington* 21-0 W Record: 8-1-1 Total Yards: 214-34 *Rose Bowl T998 PITT FOOTBALL Game-Bu-Game 1937 1941 0030“: D’- J0/7" 3- "J00/1" Coach: Charles W. Bowser 3"’/79’/and Date Opponent Score W/L Date Opponent Score W/L 10/4 purdue 5-0 L 9/24 0110 W9S'§‘Y?0 590 W 10/11 @ Michigan 40-0 L E@)‘3u;’YJ::‘n‘é"9'“‘a W 10/13 @ Minnesota 39-0 L 10/16 when 0-0 1 13/15 Btifaae 21711 t 10/23 Wisconsin 21-0 W 1 1/8 Fordham 13_0 W 10/30 Carnegie Tech 25-14 W 11 /6 @ Notre Dame 216 W 11/15 @ Nebraska 14-7 W 1 3 Nebraska 13_7 W 1 Penn State i. 11/20 penn state 23_7 W 11/29 Carnegie Tech 27-0 W 11/27 @ Duke 10-0 W Record:3-6 Total Points: 82-171 Record: 9-0-1 Total Points: 203-34 1942. - I - 1938 Coach: Charles W. Bowser coach: Dr. John B. ”Jock" Date Opponent Score W/L Sutherland 9/26 @ Minnesota 50-7 L Date Opponent Score W/L 10/3 S.M.U. 20-7 W 9/24 West Virginia 19-0 W 10/10 @ Great Lakes 7-6 L 10/1 @ Temple 28-6 W 10/17 Indiana 19-7 L 10/8 Duquesne 27-0 W 10/24 Duke 28.0 L 10/15 @ Wisconsin 26‘6 W 10/31 Carnegie Tech 19-6 W EC-)"r"d-Liam 2241'; w 11/7 @ Ohio State 59-19 L 11/5 Carnegie Tech 20-10 L gegffiastate viii “/12 @ Nebraska 1% W Record' 3-6 Total Points‘ 90-190 11/19 Penn State 26-0 W ' ' 11/26 @ Duke 7-0 L L Record: 8-2 Total Points: 213-59 1943? 1 Coach: Clark D. Shaughnessy 3939 L A 2 Date Opponent Score W/L Coach: Charles W. Bowser 9/25 Notre Dame 41") '- Date opponent same W/L 10/2 @ Great Lakes 40-0 L 9/30 @ Washington 27-5 w 10/9 West Virginia 20-0 W 10/7 West Virginia 20-0 W 10/15 @ iiiiii0iS 33-25 L 10/14 Duke 14-13 W 10/23 Bethany 18-0 W 10/21 Duquesne 21-13 L 10/30 Carnegie Tech 45-0 W 10/28 @ Fordham 27-13 L 11 /5 ohio state 45.5 |_ 11/4 @ Temple 13-7 W 11/20 Penn State 14-0 L “/11 Carnegie T000 5'0 W Record: 3-5 Total Points: 114-174 11/18 Nebraska 14-13 L 11/25 @ Penn State 10-0 L 1944 Record: 5-4 Total Points: 119-98 Coach: Clark D. Shaughnessy Date Opponent Score W/L 1940 9/23 West Virginia 26-13 W Coach: Charles W. Bowser 9/30 Notre Dame 58_0 L Date Opponent Score W/L 10/7 Bethany 50_ 13 W 9/28 @ Ohio State 30-7 L 10/14 @ Am 697 L 10/5 Missouri 19-13 w , , V 10/12 SMU 7_7 T 10/21 Illinois ' 39-5 L 10/19 @ Fordham 24_-I2 L NA @ Chatham Fleid 26-0 W 11/9 Carnegie Tech 6_0 W ‘I1/11 @ Ohio State 54-19 L 11/15 Nebraska 9-7 L 11/18 @ Indiana 47-0 L 11/23 Penn State 20-7 W 11/25 Penn State 14-0 W 11/30 @ Duke 12-7 L Record: 4-5 Total Points: 147-293 Record: 3-4-1 Total Points: 85-102 1 996 ,T~‘itt Foottittft Four Panther players from the late 1930s, from left to right: Ben Kish, Steve T22 Petro, Frank Kristufek and Dick Cassiano. 1945‘, » . . .. L~ Coach: Clark D. Shaughnessy Date Opponent Score W/L 9/22 @ Illinois 23-6 L 9/29 West Virginia 20-0 W 10/6 Bucknell 38-0 W 10/13 Michigan State 12-7 L 10/20 Notre Dame 39-9 L 10/27 Temple 6-0 L 11/3 @ Purdue 28-0 L 11/10 Ohio State 14-0 L 11/17 Indiana 19-0 L 11/24 Penn State 7-0 W Record: 3-7 Total Points: 87-141 1946 Coach: Wesley E. Fesler Date Opponent Score W/L 9/21 Illinois 33-7 L 9/28 West Virginia 33-7 W 10/5 @ Notre Dame 33-0 L 10/12 Temple 0-0 T 10/19 Marquette 7-6 W 10/26 Purdue 10-8 L 11/2 @ Indiana 20-6 L 11/9 @ Ohio State 20-13 L 11/23 Penn State 14-7 W Record: 3-5-1 Total Points: 88-136 1947 0 Coach: Walter S. Milligan Date Opponent Score W/L 9/27 @ Illinois 14-0 L 10/4 Notre Dame 40-6 L 10/11 @ Michigan 69-0 L 10/18 @ Indiana 41-6 L 10/25 Ohio State 12-0 W 11/1 @ Minnesota 29-0 L 11/15 @ Purdue 28-0 L 11/22 Penn State 29-0 L 11/29 West Virginia 17-2 L Record: 1-8 Total Points: 26-267 1943 I Coach: Walter S. Milligan Date Opponent Score W/L 9/25 S.M.U. 33-14 L 10/2 Notre Dame 40-0 L 10/9 West Virginia 16-6 W 10/16 Marquette 21-7 W 10/23 Indiana 21-14 W 10/30 @ Western Reserve20-0 W 11/6 @ Ohio State 41-0 L 11/13 @ Purdue 20-13 W 11/20 Penn State 7-0 W Record: 6-3 Total Points: 119-154 1949, . . 7 7 Coach: Walter S. Milligan Date Opponent Score W/L 9/24 William & Mary 13-7 W 10/1 @ Northwestern 16-7 W 10/8 @ West Virginia 20-7 W 10/15 Miami (Ohio) 35-26 W 10/22 @ Indiana 48-14 L 10/29 @ Pennsylvania 22-21 W 11/5 Ohio State 14-10 L 11/12 Minnesota 24-7 L 11/19 Penn State 19-0 W -5 Record: 6-3 Total Points: 156-15 1950 Coach: Leonard J. Casanova Date Opponent Score W/L 9/30 @ Duke 28-14 L 10/7 @Ohio State 41-7 L 10/14 Rice 14-7 L 10/21 @ Northwestern 28-23 L 10/28 Miami 28-0 L 11/4 West Virginia 21-7 W 11/11 @ Notre Dame 7-18 W 11/18 Michigan State 19-0 L 11/25 Penn State 21-20 L Record: 1-8 Total Points: 99-204 I998 PITT FIJIJTBALL Coach Lowell "Red" Dawson (with whistle) and his Pitt staff from the mid- 1950s, from left to right: Ernie Hetferle, Walt Cummins, Bob Timmons, Bob Friedlund, Steve Petro, and John Michelosen. 1951 6 Coach: Tom Hamilton Date Opponent Score W/L 9/29 Duke 19-14 L 10/6 @lndiana 13-6 L 10/13 @|owa 34-17 L 10/20 Notre Dame 33-0 L 10/27 @Michigan State 53-26 L 11/3 @Rice 21-13 L 11/10 Ohio State 16-14 L 11/17 West Virginia 32-12 W 11/24 Penn State 13-7 W 12/7 @Miami 21-7 W Record: 3-7 Total Points: 156-215 1952 Coach: Lowell P. "Red" Dawson Date Opponent Score W/L 9/27 Iowa 26-14 W 10/4 @Ok|ahoma 49-20 L 10/11 @Notre Dame 22-19 W 10/18 @Army 22-14 W 10/25 West Virginia 16-0 L 11/1 Indiana 28-7 W 11/8 @Ohio State 21-14 W 11/15 N. Carolina St. 48-6 W 11/22 Penn State 17-0 L Record: 6-3 Total Points:187-156 1953 Coach: Lowell P. "Red" Dawson Date Opponent Score W/L 9/26 West Virginia 17-7 L 10/3 Oklahoma 7-7 T 10/10 Nebraska 14-6 W 10/17 @Notre Dame 23-14 L 10/24 @Northwestern 27-21 L 10/31 @Minnesota 35-14 L 11/7 @Virginia 26-0 W 11/14 N. Carolina St. 40-6 W 11/21 Penn State 17-0 L Record: 3-5-1 Total Points: 143-138 1954 1 Coach: Lowell P. "Red" Dawson Tom Hamilton(*) Date Opponent Score W/L 9/24 @Southern Cal. 27-7 L 10/2 Minnesota 46-7 L 10/9 Notre Dame 33-0 L 10/16 Navy 21-19 W 10/23 Northwestern 14-7 W 10/30 @West Virginia 13-10 W 11/6 @Ohio State 26-0 L 11/13 @Nebraska 21-7 W 11/20 Penn State 13-0 L Record: 4-5 Total Points: 83-188 (*)Hamilton replaced Dawson after three games 1996 .T~‘itt Footfiaff 1955 Coach: John Michelosen Date Opponent Score W/L 9/17 California 27-7 W 9/24 @ Syracuse 22-12 W 10/1 @Ok|ahoma 26-14 L 10/8 @Navy 21-0 L 10/15 Nebraska 21-7 W 10/22 @Duke 26-7 W 10/29 @Miami 21-7 L 11/5 Virginia 18-7 W 11/12 West Virginia 26-7 W 11/19 @Penn State 20-0 W 1/2 Georgia Tech* 7-0 L Record: 7-4 181-122 *Sugar Bowl 1956 » j 7 Coach: John Michelosen Date Opponent Score W/L 9/22 @West Virginia 14-13 W 9/29 Syracuse 14-7 W 10/6 @Ca|ifornia 14-0 L 10/20 Duke 27-14 W 10/27 Oregon 14-7 W 11/3 @ Minnesota 9-6 L 11/10 Notre Dame 26-13 W 11/17 Army 20-7 W 11/24 Penn State 7-7 T 12/8 @Miami 14-7 W 12/29 Georgia Tech* 21-14 L Record: 7-3-1 Total Points: 156-119 *Gator Bowl 1957 Coach: John Michelosen Date Opponent Score W/L 9/21 Oklahoma 26-0 L 9/28 @Oregon 6-3 W 10/4 @U.S.C. 20-14 W 10/12 Nebraska 34-0 W 10/19 @Army 29-13 L 10/26 @Notre Dame 13-7 L 1 1/2 Syracuse 24-21 L 11/9 West Virginia 7-6 L 11/23 Penn State 14-13 W 12/7 @Miami 28-13 L Record: 4-6 Total Points: 134-157 1958 Coach: John Michelosen Date Opponent Score W/L 9/20 @ UCLA 27-6 W 9/27 Holy Cross 17-0 W 10/4 @Minnesota 13-7 W 10/11 @Michigan State 22-8 L 10/18 West Virginia 15-8 W 10/25 Army 14-14 T 11/1 @ Syracuse 16-13 L 11/8 Notre Dame 29-26 W 11/15 @ Nebraska 14-6 L 11/27 Penn State 25-21 L 8 Record: 5-4-1 Total Points: 163-13 I23 1959 . . 1 Coach: John Michelosen Date Opponent Score W/L 9/19 @Marquette 21-15 W 9/25 @U.S.C. 23-0 L 10/3 UCLA 25-21 W 10/10 Duke 12-0 W 10/17 @West Virginia 23-14 L 10/24 Texas Christian 13-3 L 10/31 Syracuse 35-0 L 11/7 @Boston College 22-14 W 11/14 Notre Dame 28-13 W 11/21 Penn State 22-7 W Record: 6-4 Total Points: 147-164 Coach: John Michelosen Date Opponent Score W/L 9/17 @UCLA 8-7 L 9/24 Michigan State 7-7 T 10/1 @Ok|ahoma 15-14 L 10/8 Miami 17-6 W 10/15 West Virginia 42-0 W 10/22 @Texas Christian 7-7 T 10/29 @ Syracuse 10-0 W 11/5 @Notre Dame 20-13 W 11/12 Army 7-7 T 11/19 Penn State 14-3 L Record: 4-3-3 Total Points: 134-77 1961 1 .1 a Coach: John Michelosen Date Opponent Score W/L 9/16 @Miami 10-7 W 9/30 Baylor 16-13 L 10/7 @Washington 22-17 L 10/14 West Virginia 20-6 L 10/21 @ UCLA 20-6 L 10/28 Navy 28-14 W 11/4 @ Syracuse 28-9 L 11/11 Notre Dame 26-20 L 11/18 U.S.C. 10-9 W 11/25 Penn State 47-26 L Record: 3-7 Total Points: 145-209 1962 . 1 1 . 1 1 Coach: John Michelosen Date Opponent Score W/L 9/15 Miami 23-14 L 9/29 @ Baylor 24-14 W 10/6 @ California 26-24 W 10/13 West Virginia 15-8 L 10/20 UCLA 8-6 W 10/27 @ Navy 32-9 L 1 1/3 Syracuse 24-6 W 11/10 @Notre Dame 43-22 L 11/17 @Army 7-6 W 11/24 Penn State 16-0 L Record: 5-5 Total Points: 142-185 1998 PITT FOOTBALL Game-By-Game 1963 1967 Coach: John Michelosen Coach: David R. Hart Date Opponent Score W/L Date Opponent Score W/L 9/20 @ UCLA 20-0 W 9/23 UCLA 40-8 L 9/28 Washington 13-6 W 9/30 @ Illinois 34-6 L 10/5 California 35-15 W 10/7 @West Virginia 15-0 L 10/19 @West Virginia 13-10 W 10/14 @Wisconsin 13-11 W 10/26 @ Navy 24-12 L 10/21 Miami 58-0 L 1 1/2 Syracuse 35-27 W 10/28 Navy 22-21 L 1 1/9 @ Notre Dame 27-7 W 1 1/4 Syracuse 14-7 L 11/16 Army 28-0 W 11/11 Notre Dame 38-0 L 11/23 Penn State 22-21 W 11/18 Army 21-12 L 11/30 @Miami 31-20 W 11/25 @Penn State 42-6 L Record: 9-1 Total Points: 236-130 Record: 1-9 Total Points: 73-295 1964 1968 Coach: John Michelosen Coach: David R. Hart Date Opponent Score W/L Date Opponent Score W/L 9/12 @UCLA 17-12 L 9/21 @UCLA 63-7 L 9/26 @Oregon 22-13 L 9/28 West Virginia 38-15 L 10/3 William & Mary 34-7 W 10/5 William & Mary 14-3 W 10/10 West Virginia 14-0 W 10/12 @Syracuse 50-17 L 10/17 @Miami 20-20 T 10/19 @Navy 17-16 L 10/24 Navy 14-14 T 10/26 Air Force 27-14 L 10/31 @Syracuse 21-6 L 11/1 @Miami 48-0 L 11/7 Notre Dame 15-7 W 11/9 @Notre Dame 56-7 L 11/14 @Army 28-0 W 11/16 Army 26-0 L 11/21 @Penn State 28-0 L 11/23 Penn State 65-9 L Record: 3-5-2 Total Points: 152-154 Record: 1-9 Total Points: 99- 3 1965 6 1969 1 5 Coach: John Michelosen Coach: Carl A. DePasqu Date Opponent Score W/L Date Opponent Score W/L 9/18 Oregon 17-15 L 9/20 @ UCLA 42-8 L 9/25 Oklahoma 13-9 W 9/27 @ Oklahoma 37-8 L 10/2 @West Virginia 63-48 L 10/4 @ Duke 14-12 W 10/9 @Duke 21-13 L 10/11 Navy 46-19 W 10/16 @Navy 12-0 L 10/18 Tulane 26-22 L 10/23 Miami 28-14 W 10/25 @West Virginia 49-18 L 10/30 @Syracuse* 51-13 L 11/1 Syracuse 21-20 W 11/6 Notre Dame 69-13 L 11/8 Notre Dame 49-7 L 11/13 @U.S.C 28-0 L 11/15 @Army 15-6 W 11/20 Penn State 30-27 W 11/22 Penn State 27-7 Record: 3-7 Total Points: 173-311 *at Shea Stadium, N.Y. 1966 1 Coach: David R. Hart Date Opponent Score W/L 9/ 1 7 @ UCLA 14-7 L 9/24 Duke 14-7 L 10/1 @California 30-15 L 10/8 West Virginia 17-14 W 1 0/1 5 Navy 24-7 L 10/22 @Army 28-0 L 10/29 @ Syracuse 33-0 L 11/5 @ Notre Dame 40-0 L 11/11 @Miami 38-14 L 1 1/19 Penn State 48-24 L Record: 1-9 Total Points: 98-326 1 970 Coach: Carl A. DePasqua Score W/L Date 9/19 9/26 10/3 10/10 10/17 10/24 10/31 11/7 11/14 11/21 Opponent UCLA @ Baylor Kent State @ Navy West Virginia Miami @Syracuse @Notre Dame Boston College @ Penn State 24-15 15-10 27-6 10-8 36-35 28-17 43-13 46-14 21 -6 35-15 L Record: 4-6 Total Points: 166-287 |_|—l_l“EEEEEl"‘ Record: 5-5 Total Points: 179-245 1996 Pitt Footfiaff 1971 Coach: Carl A. DePasqua Date Opponent Score W/L 9/1 1 @ UCLA 29-25 W 9/25 Oklahoma 55-29 10/2 @West Virginia 20-9 L 10/9 Navy 36-35 W 10/16 @Tulane 33-8 L 10/23 @Boston College 40-22 L 10/30 Syracuse 31-21 W 11/6 Notre Dame 56-7 L 11/13 @Army 17-14 L 11/20 Penn State 55-18 L 11/27 @Florida State 31-13 L Record: 3-8 Total Points: 216-388 1972 Coach: Carl A. DePasqua Date Opponent Score W/L 9/9 Florida State 19-7 L 9/16 UCLA 38-28 L 9/23 @Air Force 41-13 L 9/30 Northwestern 27-22 L 10/7 @Tulane 38-6 L 10/14 @Notre Dame 42-16 L 10/21 Boston College 35-20 W 10/28 @ Syracuse 10-6 L 11/4 West Virginia 38-20 L 11/11 @Navy 28-13 L 11/25 @Penn State 49-27 L Record: 1-10 Total Points: 193-350 an . Head Coach Carl DePasqua (left) and his top assistant, Lou "Bimbo" I2 1973 Coach: Johnny Majors Date Opponent Score W/L 9/15 @Georgia 7-7 T 9/22 Baylor 20-14 L 9/29 @ Northwestern 21-14 W 10/6 Tulane 24-6 L 10/13 @West Virginia 35-7 W 10/20 @Boston College 28-14 W 10/27 Navy 22-17 W 11/3 Syracuse 28-14 W 11/10 Notre Dame 31-10 L 11/17 @Army 34-0 W 11/24 @ Penn State 35-13 L 12/21 Arizona State* 28-7 L Record: 6-5-1 Total Points: 225-211 *Fiesta Bowl 1974 Coach: Johnny Majors Date Opponent Score W/L 9/14 @Florida State 9-6 W 9/21 @Georgia Tech 27-17 W 9/28 Southern Cal. 16-7 L 10/5 @North Carolina 45-29 L 10/12 West Virginia 31-14 W 10/19 Boston College 35-11 W 10/26 @Navy 13-11 W 11/2 @Syracuse 21 -1 3 W 11/9 Temple 35-24 W 11/16 @Notre Dame 14-10 L 11/23 Penn State* 21-10 L Record: 7-4 Total Points: 227-202 *Home game at Three Rivers Stadium Cecconi. Both had been players at Pitt and both also served as assistant coaches together. rsss PITT runrsnu GaI'nE"By"GalnE r*‘'' =' >- The 1973 Panthers accept a bid to meet Arizona State in the Fiesta Bowl, Pitt's first bowl appearance since 1956. 1975 Coach: Johnny Majors Date 9/13 9/20 9/27 10/4 10/11 10/18 10/25 11/1 11/8 11/15 11/22 12/26 Opponent @Georgia @Ok|ahoma William & Mary Duke @Temple @Army Navy @Syracuse @West Virginia Notre Dame Penn State* Kansas** Score W/L 19-9 46-1 0 47-0 14-0 55-6 52-20 1 7-0 38-0 1 7-1 4 34-20 7-6 35-19 W L W W W W L W L W L W Record: 8-4 Total Points: 324-161 *Home game at Three Rivers Stadium “Sun Bowl 1976 Unanimous National Champions Coach: Johnny Majors Date 9/1 1 9/18 9/25 10/2 10/9 10/16 10/23 10/30 11/6 11/13 11/26 1/1 Record: 12-0 Total Points: 381-13 Opponent @Notre Dame @Georgia Tech Temple @ Duke Louisville Miami @ Navy Syracuse Army West Virginia @ Penn State* Georgia” Score W/L 31-10 42-14 21-7 44-31 27-6 36-19 45-0 23-13 37-7 24-16 24-7 27-3 *Road game at Three Rivers Stadium *_*Suoar Bowl “EEEEEEEEEEEE 1977 Coach: Jackie Sherrill Date Opponent Score W/L 9/10 Notre Dame 19-9 L 9/17 William & Mary 28-6 W 9/24 @Temple 76-0 W 10/1 @Boston College 45-7 W 10/8 @Florida 17-17 T 10/15 Navy 34-17 W 10/22 Syracuse 28-21 W 10/29 Tulane 48-0 W 11/5 @West Virginia 44-3 W 11/12 Army* 52-26 W 11/19 Penn State 15-13 L 12/20 Clemson** 34-3 W Record: 9-2-1 Total Points: 428-134 *at East Rutherford, N.J. **Gator Bowl 1978 Coach: Jackie Sherrill Date Opponent Score W/L 9/16 @Tulane 24-6 W 9/23 Temple 20-12 W 9/30 North Carolina 20-16 W 10/7 @Boston College 32-15 W 10/14 @Notre Dame 26-17 L 10/21 Florida State 7-3 W 10/28 @Navy 21-11 L 11/4 @ Syracuse 18-17 W 11/11 West Virginia 52-7 W 11/18 Army 35-17 W 11/25 @Penn State 17-10 L 12/23 N.C. State* 30-17 L Record: 8-4 Total Points: 263-187 *Tangerine Bowl I 996 Pitt ,Footf~ar'i' 1979 Coach: Jackie Sherrill Date Opponent Score W/L 9/ 1 5 Kansas 24-0 W 9/22 @North Carolina 17-7 L 9/29 @Temple 10-9 W 10/6 Boston College 28-7 W 10/13 Cincinnati 35-0 W 10/20 @Washington 26-14 W 10/27 Navy 24-7 W 11/3 Syracuse 28-21 W 11/10 @West Virginia 24-17 W 11/17 @Army 40-0 W 11/24 Penn State 29-14 W 11/25 Arizona* 16-10 W Record: 11-1 Total Points: 291-116 *Fiesta Bowl 1980 Coach: Jackie Sherrill Date Opponent Score W/L 9/13 Boston College 14-6 W 9/20 @ Kansas 18-3 W 9/27 Temple 36-2 W 10/4 Maryland 38-9 W 10/11 @ Florida State 36-22 L 10/18 West Virginia 42-14 W 10/25 @Tennessee 30-6 W 11/1 @ Syracuse 43-6 W 11/8 Louisville 41-23 W 11/15 @Army 45-7 W 11/22 @ Penn State 14-9 W 12/29 South Carolina* 37-9 W Record: 11-1 Total Points: 380-130 *Gator Bowl 1981 Coach: Jackie Sherrill Date Opponent Score W/L 9/5 Illinois 26-6 W 9/19 Cincinnati 38-7 W 10/3 @South Carolina 42-28 W 10/10 @West Virginia 17-0 W 10/17 Florida State 42-14 W 10/24 Syracuse 23-10 W 10/31 @Boston College 29-24 W 1 1/7 Rutgers* 47-3 W 11/14 Army 48-0 W 11/21 @Temple 35-0 W 11/28 Penn State 48-14 L 1/1 Georgia” 24-20 W Record: 11-1 Total Points: 385-160 *at East Rutherford, N.J. “Sugar Bowl 125 1982 Coach: Serafino "Foge” Fazio Date Opponent Score W/L 9/9 North Carolina* 7-6 W 9/18 @ Florida State 37-17 W 9/25 @lllinois 20-3 W 10/2 West Virginia 16-13 W 10/16 Temple 38-17 W 10/23 @Syracuse 14-0 W 10/30 Louisville 63-14 W 11/6 Notre Dame 31-16 L 11/13 @Army 24-6 W 11/20 Rutgers 52-6 W 11/26 @Penn State 19-10 L 1/1 SMU“ 7-3 L Record: 9-3 Total Points: 300-139 *Home game at Three Rivers Stadium “Cotton Bowl 1983 Coach: Serafino "Foge" Fazio Date Opponent Score W/L 9/3 @Tennessee 13-3 W 9/10 Temple 35-0 W 9/24 @ Maryland 13-7 L 10/1 @West Virginia 24-21 L 10/8 Florida State 17-16 W 10/15 @Louisville 55-10 W 10/22 @Navy 21-14 W 10/29 Syracuse 13-10 W 11/5 @Notre Dame 21-16 W 11/12 Army 38-7 W 11/19 Penn State 24-24 T 1/2 Ohio State* 28-23 L Record: 8-3-1 Total Points: 288-165 *Fiesta Bowl 1984 Coach: Serafino "Foge" Fazio Date Opponent Score W/L 9/1 Brigham Young 20-14 L 9/15 Oklahoma 42-10 L 9/22 @Temple 13-12 L 9/29 West Virginia 28-10 L 10/6 East Carolina 17-10 W 10/13 @South Carolina 45-21 L 10/20 @Miami 27-7 L 10/27 Navy 28-28 T 11/3 @ Syracuse 13-7 L 11/10 Tulane 21-10 W 11/24 @Penn State 31-11 W Record: 3-7-1 Total Points: 178-247 I98 PITT FIJIITBLL V I26 Coach: Serafino "Foge" Fazio Coach: Mike Gottfried Date Opponent Score W/L Date Opponent Score W/L 8/31 Purdue 31-30 W 9/3 Northern lowa 59-10 W 9/14 @Ohio State 10-7 L 9/17 Ohio State 42-10 W 9/21 Boston College 29-22 L 9/24 West Virginia 31-10 L 9/28 @West Virginia 10-10 T 10/1 @Boston College 34-31 L 10/5 South Carolina 42-7 W 10/8 Notre Dame 30-20 L 10/12 N.C. State 24-10 W 10/15 Temple 42-7 W 10/19 @ Rutgers* 38-10 W 10/22 Navy 52-6 W 10/26 @ Navy 21 -7 L 11/5 Rutgers 20-10 W 11/2 Syracuse 12-0 L 11/12 @Penn State 14-7 W 11/9 @Temple 21-17 W 11/19 @N.C. State 14-3 L 11/23 Penn State 31-0 L 12/3 @Syracuse 24-7 L Record: 5-5-1 Total Points: 202-187 Record: 6-5 Total Points: 300-183 *at East Rutherford, N.J. , K 6 , ,, 1 Coach: Mike Gottfried Coach: Mike Gottfried Date Opponent Score W/L Date Opponent Score W/L 9/2 Pacific 38-3 W 9/1 Maryland 10-7 L 9/9 @Boston College 29-10 W 9/13 @N.C. State 14-14 T 9/23 Syracuse 30-23 W 9/20 @Purdue 41-26 W 9/30 @West Virginia 31-31 T 9/27 West Virginia 48-16 W 10/7 @Temple 27-3 W 10/4 Temple 19-13 L 10/14 Navy 31-14 W 10/11 @Notre Dame 10-9 W 10/28 @Notre Dame 45-7 L 10/25 Navy 56-14 W 11/11 Miami 24-3 L 11/1 @Syracuse 24-20 L 1 1/18 East Carolina 47-42 W 11/8 Miami 37-10 L 11/25 Penn State 16-13 L 1 1/15 Rutgers 20-6 W 12/2 Rutgers 46-29 W 11/22 @Penn State 34-14 L 12/20 Texas A&M*# 31-28 W Record: 5-5-1 Total Points: 253-209 Coach: Mike Gottfried Date Opponent Score W/L 9/2 @Brigham Young 27-17 W 9/12 N.C. State 34-0 W 9/19 Temple 24-21 L 9/26 @West Virginia 6-3 W 10/3 Boston College 13-10 L 10/10 Notre Dame 30-22 W 10/24 @ Navy 10-6 W 10/31 Syracuse 24-10 L 11/7 @ Rutgers* 17-0 W 11/14 Penn State 10-0 W 1 1/21 Kent State 28-5 W 12/31 Texas** 32-27 L Record: 8-4 Total Points: 230-146 *at East Rutherford, N.J. “Bluebonnet Bowl Record: 8-3-1 Total Points: 333-268 *John Hancock Bowl #Coach Paul Hackett Coach: Paul Hackett Date Opponent Score W/L 9/1 Ohio University 35-3 W 9/8 Boston College 29-6 W 9/15 @Oklahoma 52-10 L 9/22 @Syracuse 20-20 T 9/29 West Virginia 38-24 L 10/13 Rutgers 45-21 W 10/20 Louisville 27-20 L 10/27 Notre Dame 31-22 L 11/3 @Miami 45-0 L 11/10 Temple V 28-18 L 11/24 @Penn State 22-17 L Record: 3-7-1 Total Points: 240-293 1996 Pitt Footfiaff 1991 1 Coach: Paul Hackett Date Opponent Score W/L 8/31 @West Virginia 34-3 W 9/7 S. Mississippi 35-14 W 9/14 Temple 26-7 W 9/28 @Minnesota 14-13 W 10/5 Maryland 24-20 W 10/12 @Notre Dame 42-7 L 10/19 Syracuse 31-27 L 10/26 @East Carolina 24-23 L 11/2 @Boston College 38-12 L 11/9 Rutgers 22-17 W 11/28 Penn State 32-20 L Record: 6-5 Total Points: 244-241 Coach: Paul Hackett Date Opponent Score W/L 9/5 Kent 51-10 W 9/ 1 2 West Virginia 44-6 L 9/17 @Rutgers 21-16 L 9/26 Minnesota 41-33 W 10/3 @ Maryland 47-34 L 10/10 Notre Dame 52-21 L 10/17 @Temp|e 27-20 W 10/24 East Carolina 37-31 L 10/31 @Syracuse 41-10 L 11/14 Louisville 31-16 L 11/21 @Penn State 57-13 L 12/5 @ Hawaii# 36-23 L Record: 3-9 Total Points: 289-429 #lnterim Head Coach Sal Sunseri Coach: John 4 M Date Opponent Score W/L 9/4 @S. Mississippi 14-10 W 9/11 Virginia Tech 63-21 L 9/18 Ohio State 63-28 L 10/2 Louisville 29-7 L 10/9 @Notre Dame 44-0 L 10/16 Syracuse 24-21 L 10/23 @West Virginia 42-21 L 10/28 @Rutgers+& 21-10 W 11/6 Miami 35-7 L 11/13 Boston College 33-0 L 11/20 @Temple 28-18 W Record: 3-8 Total Points: 168-371 +Thursday night (ESPN) & at East Rutherford, N.J. Nearly 20 years to the day that he first arrived at Pitt in 1972, John Majors returned as the Panthers‘ 32nd head football coach on Dec. 11, 1992. Coach: John Majors Date Opponent Score W/L 9/3 Texas 30-28 L 9/10 Ohio U. 30-16 W 9/17 @Ohio State 27-3 L 9/24 Boston College 21-9 L 10/1 @Louisville 33-29 L 10/8 @Syracuse 31 7 L 10/15 West Virginia 47-41 L 10/22 @Virginia Tech 45-7 L 10/29 Temple 45-19 W 11/12 @Miami 17-12 L 11/19 Rutgers 35-21 W Record: 3-8 Total Points: 246-307 Coach: John Majors Date Opponent Score W/L 9/2 @Washington St. 17-13 W 9/9 E. Michigan 66-30 W 9/16 @ Texas 38-27 L 9/23 Ohio State 54-14 L 9/30 Virginia Tech 26-16 L 10/7 @Boston College 17-0 L 10/14 @Temple 29-27 L 10/21 Miami 17-16 L 10/28 @ Rutgers 42-24 L 11/11 Syracuse 42-10 L 11/24 @West Virginia 21-0 L Record: 2-9 Total Points: 217-339 PITT 20th Anniversary '76 Team A Legacy of Success...................... Pitt Ranks Origins of Pitt Football The Pop Warner Era Jock Sutherland The Dream Backfield A Different Proving Ground The Legend of Mike Ditka The 1963 "No Bowl" Team A Major Change............................... Sherril|'s Panthers Pitt's Retired Jerseys Pitt Hall of Famers Pitt's College of Coaches All-Americans.............................,.... Postseason/All-Star Player Captains Bowl History Pitt on Television Pitt in the Polls Football Lettermen1.......................... |F@ [l[||]$'F@E‘BW 123 130 131 132 133 134 136 137 133 139 140 143 144 143 149 150 156 158 159 163 165 167 [ AH[I.lS|H '|'|llfl.llJlJ:| I I998 PITT FOOTBALL 1996 outlook The Panthers do not have that luxury at receiver and Karcher has good reason for concern at that position, which has been decimated by attrition and injury. Not only will the Panthers have to find replacements for their two leading re- ceivers from the 1995 season—Dietrich Jells, the most pro- lific receiver in Pitt football history, and unheralded walk-on Sadiq Durham, who was Pitt’s second-leading receiver with 38 receptions for 460 yards, one of Pitt's other top receivers from the 1995 campaign who was expected to be a key con- tributor this year—Mark Butler, suffered a fractured ankle in the spring game and his status for the coming season is un- clear. Additionally, Demale Stanley, another highly regarded receiving prospect who sat out last year as a freshman and was expected to contribute in 1996, suffered a serious neck injury during spring drills and is convalescing at his home in Miami. Pitt's most experienced receiver for the season is fifth-year senior Curtis Anderson. Anderson, a speedy receiver and accomplished track star at Pitt, had his best football season last year, catching 25 passes for 264 yards. Junior Vital Jo- seph, who came on toward the end of last season, will be expected to step up his production in 1996. The addition of Hoffart will be an added bonus. He demonstrated during spring drills that he has the potential to be a quality receiver who is not afraid to take a hit. Karcher also believes the addition of new wide receivers coach Gary Nord will have a positive im- pact, along with a group of highly regarded freshman pros- pects. The offensive line, while experienced, is still youthful and should be a solid unit for the Panthers. NewAssistant Coach Joe D’Alessandris, hired last December, has been charged with developing the group and the prospects there appear bright. Led by two-year starter Reggie Thomas, the Pan- thers’ line loses just one starter from the 1995 squad—left tackle Matt Hosilyk. Thomas has all the tools to be an out- standing lineman and has had two solid years of experience. Despite missing all of spring drills while recuperating from offseason knee surgery, left tackle Tony Orlandini, a budding All-Star, appears to be fully recovered from the surgery and will also be a key figure along the front in 1996. Thomas and Orlandini both missed time simultaneously last season be- cause of knee injuries. Orlandini played mostly on the right side the past two years but may switch to the left side in 1996. Pitt’s other returning starters are guards Jon Marzoch and Jeff Craig, both of whom progressed nicely last season and will be expected to solidify Pitt’s offensive front. A battle between redshirt sophomore Mike Schultz and redshirt fresh- man Justin Wade, both excellent prospects, will ensue for the other tackle position. Redshirt freshman Ethan Weidle had a terrific spring and will back up Orlandini at left tackle. Other returning lettermen are senior guard Tim Robbins, who switched from defense in the spring of 1994, and redshirt junior guard Jason Sepkowski. Depth will be provided by a group of untested returnees, including redshirt sophomores, tackle Jason Duggers and centerAndrew Grischow, and fresh- I 996 Pitt ,Foot6cil'l' Senior guard Jeff Craig has been a solid offensive lineman for the Panthers the past two seasons and will be one of Pitt's returning starters along the offensive front in 1996. man Raheem Johnson, who sat out as a part-time student last year. The tight end position should be the strongest and deepest it has been in several years. Ftedshirt sophomore John Jones, an excellent prospect, will return as the projected starting tight end after sitting out last season with a fractured hand. Jones lettered in 1994, playing in 10 games and catching two passes. Walk-on Kirk McMu||en, a redshirt freshman, im- pressed the Pitt coaches last season and is expected to con- tribute this year. McMul|en was selected as the offensive recipient of the Ed Conway MemorialAward, presented each spring to the most improved offensive and defensive players. The Panthers may receive some immediate help at tight end from a group of highly regarded prospects from their 1996 recruiting class. “Last season, obviously, was very disappointing, not only from an offensive perspective but for our team as a whole,’’ Karcher said. “We lost some key players early and were never able to adjust. The result was our production was way down from the 1994 season, when we were the second-ranked offense in the Big East. “With the return of Billy, we feel we can be an explosive offensive team. "We are very encouraged about the season, I998 PITT FIJUTBALL Pill Is It Nobody can ever say that Pitt’s undefeated 1976 national championship football team was some type of fluke occurrence or one- shot wonder. It was, in fact, the culmination of quite possibly the most dramatic four-year resurgence by any program in the history of collegefootball. Johnny Majors, Tony Dorsett, Matt Cavanaugh, Al Romano and Randy Holloway were among the marquee figures during Pitt’s improbable rise from rags to riches. But to truly appreciate what the ’76 Panthers accomplished, it is important to remember just how far the program had to ascend. Pitt football had hit rock bottom in 1972. The Panthers lost a school-record 10 games, while winning just a single contest. It was the program’s ninth consecutive losing season, and the Panthers were getting beat by embarrassing scores. The rescue call went out to Ames, Iowa, where a 37-year-old head coach by the name of Johnny Majors had made the Iowa State Cyclones, who had themselves been struggling for mediocrity, a force in the rugged Big Eight Conference. He led the Cyclones to the first two bowl games in school history, including the Liberty Bowl in 1972 in what would be Majors‘ last game at Iowa State. 20th AIll1i|lEl'Si':|I‘fl ' an The day after that game, Majors came to Pittsburgh for a press conference, where he was introduced as the Panthers’ 26th head football coach. “We’ve got to be realistic here,” said Majors. “This isn’t going to be easy.” Aided by a young, aggressive coaching staff which arrived virtually intact from Iowa State, Majors and his aides signed 73 high school seniors and junior-college transfers to national letters-of- intent during the recruiting winter of 1972-73. (The following year the NCAA imposed restrictions on the number of scholarships a football program could award. Many of those 73 players signed before the new legislation took effect, however, would form the heart and soul of the Panthers’ 1976 team.) The prize recruit, of course, was Dorsett, who rushed for more than 1,500 yards as a freshman, leading Pitt to its first winning season in 10 years, and a berth in the 1973 Fiesta Bowl. Following 7-4 and 8-4 seasons the next two years, and with 18 starters returning to the 1976 squad, optimism overflowed for the coming season, which coincidentally also marked the nation's Bicentennial. ABC-TV, recognizing a natural when it saw one, convinced Pitt and Notre Dame—a pair of preseason national championship contenders — to move their scheduled Oct. 10 showdown in South Bend to Sept. 1 O, for ABC's college football season-opening telecast. Dorsett, who had burned the Irish for a school-record 303 yards in Pitt’s 34-20 victory against Notre Dame the previous season, watched from the sidelines as Notre Dame took the opening kickoff and drove downfield to score a touchdown on its first possession for a 7-0 lead. Perhaps viewing the early deficit as little more than a distraction, Dorsett silenced the Irish faithful by ripping off a 61-yard gain on his Sugar Bowl. championship. I 996 .T~‘itt ,Foot6al'l' Members of Pltt's 1976 national championship team give Head Coach Johnny Majors his triumphant ride following the team's decisive 27-3 victory against fourth-ranked Georgia in the The victory gave the Panthers a 12-0 record and its undisputed national first carry from scrimmage, which Majors still considers today as one of the most dramatic plays he has witnessed in his entire football . career. Dorsett scored the Panthers’ first touchdown several plays later, and finished the game with 181 yards to lead Pitt to a I convincing 31-10 victory. To this day, 20 years later, no visiting team has won by a greater margin in South Bend. The following week at Georgia Tech, one of the season’s intriguing subplots began to write itself out when starting quarterback Robert Haygood—performing in front of family and friends from nearby East Point, Georgia—tore knee ligaments during the second quarter of the Panthers’ 42-14 victory and would never play football again. Junior Matt Cavanaugh, who had started several games the year before in place of the injured Haygood, led Pitt to wins against Temple, Duke and Louisville during the next three weeks. “I didn’t feel I came off the bench cold,” remembered Cavanaugh. ‘‘I had a lot of repetitions in practice during the spring and fall. I felt * all along that I was starting quarterback material.” In the game at Duke, Cavanaugh passed for 339 yards and five touchdowns, serving notice to Pitt’s future opponents that the Panthers were no one-man (Dorsett) offensive attack. But the next week, during a rainy 27-6 home victory against Louisville, Cavanaugh left the game late in the second quarter with a fractured fibula. With no other experienced quarterback on the roster, Majors turned to junior Tom Yewcic, a walk—on and former eighth—string player. Yewcic calmly directed the Panthers to a crucial 36-19 home win against Miami, in which Dorsett rushed for I998 PITT FOOTBALL 12 -. 1976 National championship Team national championship. time career rushing recordwiththis32-yard te run against Navy. one, and they all agree that we are.” years later. “They had no weaknesses.” 227 yards on 35 carries. The next week at Navy, the brilliant Dorsett became college football’s all-time rushing-yardage leader with a dramatic 32-yard scoring burst in the fourth quarter. Back at home the following week, the Panthers faced their most difficult challenge of the season against Syracuse. Leading 20-13 midway through the fourth quarter, Syracuse was driving for a potential game—tying touchdown, but the Pitt defense stuffed the Orange on consecutive third- and fourth-down short—yardage plays. Dorsett was again magnificent, rushing for 241 yards and two touchdowns. Cavanaugh returned the next week when Pitt routed Army, 37-7, but the big news of the day came when it was announced that Purdue had upset Michigan, 16-14. When the news wire-service polls were announced several days later, Pitt found itself ranked first in the nation and in control of its own destiny. ‘‘All the excitement kept building and building throughout the season,” said Cavanaugh. “We weren’t as aware of the scores of the other games as we were of what we were doing. That feeling perpetuated throughout the team. After we beat Penn State (24-7), you (team members) feel like you’re on top of the world and that nothing can stop you.” The 11-0 Panthers had their pick of bowl invitations, but opted to play the highest-ranked opponent, which in this case was the Southeastern Champion Georgia Bulldogs, who had a 10-1 record and were ranked fourth in the country. The site was the Louisiana Superdome in the Sugar Bowl for presumably the national title. “Looking at them (Georgia) on film, man for man we knew we wtertlal b A % better,” explained Cavanaugh. “We came out and threw the a , I _ _ early, which I didn’t think they expected us to do, and our defense $3‘;"§j:§f'§2”f.",ff§Y,?;°aungdh iS:i::otit:3‘T':1Clioc‘T,1r<‘:1:J1rr‘>i:>$1l$’.:T1(Tt<)js::uvTI::T'f<:: W35 Outstanding the entire game-” Cavcinciugh's Most Valuable Player Award. ’ Pitt decisively defeated the Bulldogs, 27-3. Cavanaugh barely outpointed Dorsett, who rushed for a Sugar Bowl- record 202 yards, for the game’s Most Valuable Player award. The Panthers became the first Eastern team since Syracuse in 1959, to win college football’s 0nesubplottoPitt's Majors, who had announced in the magical 1975 national weeks leading up to the Sugar Bowl that °ha"'Pi°"5hiP 5°a5°" he would be leaving Pitt to return to his ‘”a_s _T°"V D°"s°" alma mater, Tennessee, was Pitt’s e°"ps'"9theNCAAa"' number-one campaigner following his am’s impressive showing in New Orleans. ‘‘All year long I haven’t waved my finger in the air, and I haven’t worn a number-one button,” he proclaimed. “But after the game I told the team that it was number “That Pitt team was the most complete college football team I had seen,” said Georgia Head Coach Vince Dooley, some I 996 Pitt ,Foot6al'l' I998 PITT FOOTBALL A legacy of Success A simple accounting of the University of Pittsburgh’s football accomplishments dur- ing its first 105 years would lead to an unmistakable conclusion: Pitt has a football heritage rich with achievement and glory. Its nine national championships rank Pitt sixth in NCAA annals. The football program has produced 82 first-team All-Americans, and ranks sixth among Division 1-A schools with 46 consensus All-Ameri- cans. Only 17 schools have more victo- ries than Pitt’s 572. Pitt players have won the Heisman Trophy, the Maxwell Award, the Walter Camp Award, the Outland Trophy, and the Lombardi Tro- phy, and have been inducted into the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame. Seventeen men associated with Pitt football—players and coaches alike- have been elected to the College Foot- ball Hall of Fame, and more are on the way. There have been approximately 200 former Panthers who have played in the National Football League, while 11 men have coached in the league, including Marty Schottenheimer, head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, and Dave Wannstedt, head coach of the Chicago Bears who replaced another Pitt man——Mike Ditka. Any listing of Pitt’s gridiron immor- tals is a roll call of football greatness. The names Joe Thompson, Pop Warner, Jock Sutherland, Hube Wagner, Bob Peck, Tommy Davies, George McLaren, Joe Skladany, Herb Stein, Charles Hartwig, Gibby Welch, Ave Daniell, Marshall Goldberg, Bill Daddio, Joe Schmidt, Mike Ditka, Tony Dorsett, Hugh Green, Rickey Jackson, Mark May, Russ Grimm, Dan Marino, Jimbo Covert, Bill Fralic, and Chris Doleman hardly scratch the surface. But Pitt football is about more than its great players, its victories, its awards, and its championships. It is also about courage and character and unified commitment — from first-team All-Americans to fourth-team reserves, in undefeated seasons and in years when the victory total could be counted on one finger. While Jock Sutherland was coaching at Pitt, he once wrote an article for The Satur- day Evening Post, in which he said: ‘‘I honestly do not want to have my teams undefeated, untied, and unscored upon. [Our schedules] are deliberately arranged so that we won’t win all of our games. Our idea is to play each fall the toughest set of opponents we can assemble on one sched- ule and then sock it to as many of them as we can. “But at some point in the season, we want to havetofacethesituation ofseeingwhether we have what it takes to rebound after a defeat, and give perhaps one that beat us the week before the whole works. We want to demonstrate to the players and to the spectators that tomorrow is another day... J‘ A , Mm ,, ‘Ta:-3 V5. , FTHR A I" -- Yng Joe Wdltn (I) a isft, Frank, both starred for the Panthers. and that one or two defeats are only tempo- rary setbacks which can be canceled at the next opportunity.” Anyone who understood Sutherland would know he truly meant that. He believed more than anything in developing character. The strong character associated with Pitt football through the decades, both in good times and in bad, perhaps can be traced to the mettle of the city of Pittsburgh and the surrounding Western Pennsylvania region. It is an area that grew up around the steel industry, a city that used to be lit up 24 hours a day with the night sky glowing from fur- naces that burned so fiercely they were sometimes described as “hell on earth.” The close-knit ethnic neighborhoods in the cities and towns of the region spawned a strong sense of family and commitment. The relentless work ethic learned in the mills was passed along from generation-to—gen- eration. Pride and inner toughness came from overcoming adversity and persevering in the face of long odds. Some of these things surely have played I30 a role in the tradition of Pitt football, perme- ating the players and coaches so profoundly that the football program itself has reflected the region’s own strength, power, and pur- pose. And like the surrounding region, which has been forced to weather the death of the steel industry and other hard times, so too has Pitt football endured difficult periods. But also like Pittsburgh, which has been reborn into a thriving city teeming with new opportunities, so to has Pitt football always bounced back from its periods of drought. It has done this with a mental tenacity and the will to win. “There is a drive, a desire to suc- ceed that is instilled in virtually every player that comes out of the University of Pittsburgh,” says Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Marty Schottenheimer, an outstanding linebacker at Pitt in the early 1960s. “l’ve been around a lot of players, both as a player myself and as a coach, and I haven’t seen that same trait from the players from any other school. ‘‘I can’t exactly put my finger on why it’s there, because I’m sure every team and coach attempts to teach a desire to be the best, as well as instill- ing an attitude of mental toughness. But it seems the players coming out of Pitt all get those qualities, ones that help not only on the football field, but in most other challenging professions of life.’’ More than the victories and the honors, the bonds that are established in the quest to succeed sum up more than anything else, the essence of Pitt football. The University’s administration took a "Major" step forward in December 1992, when it named John Majors its 32nd head football coach. Majors, who spent the pre- vious 16 seasons at the University of Ten- nessee, directed Pitt’s modern football re- naissance when he inherited a program in 1973 that had been 1-10 the previous sea- son. Majors coached Pitt to four consecu- tive winning seasons, including a national championship in 1976. As evidenced by Majors’ first stay at Pitt, the Panther program has been to the mountaintop more than once; both the climb and the view can be breathtaking. As Majors leads the program into a new era of competition — Pitt’s sixth season in the Big East Football Conference — he too has set the sights high for Pitt to return to the summit. 1996 fPitt Footfiaff I998 PITT FOOTBALL I31 Pill Banks Sixth in National championships ROS€ BLUL CH FlmPlOl"lS UNlVER$lTY OF PlTT$BURGl-l -‘ll, UNlVEl2$lTY OF WASNNGTON-0 JANUARY 1, 1957. PREENTED av THE 911’? PANTHER 2936:-37. rmmll T ‘-A knsnrunt nnuomus championship title. NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Notre Dame ................................... .. 17 Yale ............................................... .. 13 Princeton ....................................... .. 12 USC .............................................. .. 1 1 Alabama ........................................ .. 10 Pitt .................................................. .. 9 Coach Jock Sutherland guided Pitt teams to five national titles. ( lilllllllz .Wl wmwr-mmllwl.wnm m0mc‘1N&,fi¢£ nu, LA nua, Mt; LL. harm (lmwmw, cusmv, imueaizr. izicmzns, cmw, swnw, l‘¢LA$1FOfl£l.DADDl0, Gowatengl .,... am «an ~:~~ 1 o -. ‘SHEA. Fl.£1'1NN‘?liV\%N,‘$KV,“TE.1ZEF’:‘%75W~:K, Mam. V ‘W“~7W‘rt<*»W$vLt~, i<_1uc.HAi<, smmmr, mg i The 1936 Pitt team, coached by Jock Sutherland, defeated the University of Washington, 21-0, on Jan. I, 1937, to capture its seventh national Rating Systems To settle countless arguments, Sports Illustrated in 1970 researched the first and only complete and wholly accurate list evercompiled of college football’s mythical national champions. Every recognized authority that ever presumed to name a No. 1 is included: Associated Press (1 936-current); poll of sports- writers and broadcasters. Park H. Davis Ratings (1889-1935); chosen by Davis, a player at Princeton in 1889 and a former coach at Wisconsin, Amherst and Lafayette, and first published in the 1934 Spau|ding’s Football Guide. Dickinson System (1924-40); chosen by Uni- versity of Illinois economics professor Frank G. Dickinson; based on system that awarded various pointtotals for wins overteams with winning or non- winning records. Dunkel System (1929-current); a power index rating system devised by Dick Dunkel and syndi- cated to newspapers around the nation. Football Writers Association of America (1 954- current); chosen by a five-man committee repre- senting membership. Helms First Interstate Bank Athletic Founda- tion (1889-current); originally founded in 1936 as Helms Athletic Foundation and changed in early 1970s to Citizens Savings Athletic Foundation be- fore current name was adopted in 1981. IllustratedFootbaIIAnnual(1924-41); an “azzi ratem” system published in this highly regarded magazine by William F. Boand. I 996 ,7-‘itt J"-'ootl.'~al'l' Litkenhouse System (1934-current); a “differ- ence-by-score” method syndicated by Fred Litkenhouse and his brother Edward. National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame (1959-current); chosen annually by committee rep- resenting membership. The Football Thesaurus (1927-58); system devised by Duke Houlgate and published in book of same title. United Press International (1950-current); poll of 35 college coaches. Williamson System (1932-63); system of syndi- cated power ratings chosen by Paul Williamson, a geologist and member of the Sugar Bowl commit- tee. Pitt’s National Champions Year Record Coach Selector 1976 12-0 Majors Unanimous 1937 9-0-1 Sutherland AP, DS, LS, IFA, WS,TFT 1936 8-1-1 Sutherland lPA, TFT 1934 9-1 Sutherland Davis 1931 8-1 Sutherland Davis 1 929 9-1 Sutherland Davis 1918 4-0 Warner Unanimous 1916 5-0 Warner Unanimous 1915 8-0 Warner Davis I998 PITT FOOTBALL Origins DI Pill Football In 1889, a spindly, 130-pound lad named Burt Smyers graduated from Bucknell Acad- emy and went on to Western University of Pennsylvania. That autumn, along with a senior named John D. Scott, Smyers gath- ered a small, curious, group of students together into the first organized football team at the University. Only three members of what Smyers later called “our motley crew” had ever even seen a football contest before enlisting their ser- vices. Smyers installed himself as the quar- terback. Scott, also a baseball pitcher, be- came a center. Frank Rhea and John McGrew were the guards; Harry Calvert and A.B. McGrew were the tackles. Ca|vert’s brother, George, was an end, along with E. C. Shaler, an opera singer. Joe Griggs and Billy Gill were the halfbacks. The fullback was John Hansen. That group played a game against Shadyside Academy, which it lost. “We had a long way to go before we could tear down any goal posts,” Smyers recalled years later. Pat Hartrich and Albert Marshall replaced the original ends for the first true “season” of play in 1890, and George Neale took Hansen’s place at fullback. “We started out with one football each fall and used it in every game and every prac- tice,” Smyers said. “We furnished our own uniforms and paid our own traveling ex- penses. “Our equipment really was thrown to- gether. In my own case, I had no money to spend recklessly, so I wrote home to mother and told her I needed a pair of football pants. She made them by cutting off the legs of an old grey pair and putting rubber elastic around the knees. “The stockings were contributed by my sister. The girls wore heavier stockings than they do now. Football players also wore jackets, and I tried to describe in a letter to my mother that they were made of canvas. But the only canvas she had was from some old oat sacks around the barn. So she made me a vest of that with laces from an old corset, and I was all ready to play.” The uniforms were primitive, and it was a different game as well. “Those were days of the flying wedge and every five-yard advance meant a first down,” Smyers said. “We had four plays: end run, line buck, punt, and a lateral pass. We played our games at Expo Park and our crowds ranged from 50 to 100 people.” Many games in the early years involved high schools and athletic clubs; in fact, only 27 of the school’s 56 games in the 1890s were intercollegiate. The inaugural season’s first game, on October 11, 1890, actually was something of a fluke. When a game scheduled be- tween the Shadyside Academy and Allegh- eny Athletic Association was canceled be- cause Shadyside failed to show, Western’s ”We started out with one football each fall and used it in every game and every practice. We furnished our own uni- forms and paid our own traveling ex- penses.” --BurtSmyers Colonel Joe Thompson was a team captain, later a successful coach, and a World War I hero. team was summoned to Expo Park. Allegh- eny AA won the game, 38-0. Western also began the first of many long- standing rivalries in 1890 when it lost, 32-0, to Washington and Jefferson. The game between Western and Washington and Jefferson the following year was a rough affair, with game accounts describing Harry Ca|vert’s head being split open, and Smyers having his nose broken. The final score added insult to injury: W & J 40, WUP 6. The two schools enjoyed a great rivalry through the year, meeting 33 times before the series ended after the 1935 season. Joe Trees, a talented 210-pound tackle, became Pitt’s firstsubsidized athlete in 1891. “We had played a few practice games with Indiana Normal (now Indiana University of Pennsylvania),” Smyers recalled, “and Trees was the biggest man on the Indiana team. I asked him if he’d like to come and play at Pitt. He said he would, but he didn’t have any money. “| arranged for the various classes at Pitt to take care of him. One class paid his tuition, another his room, and another his board.” Trees, who later made millions in oil, never forgot his alma mater and maintained close ties with the University until his death in 1943. “Call on Joe” became a byword at I32 Pitt, and he always came through for his alma mater. If the band wanted to make a trip to a big game but lacked funds, he would be there with his checkbook. He donated $100,000 to Trees Gymnasium, deeded the practice field to the school, gave $75,000 to the building of Alumni Hall, and bought $200,000 worth of stadium bonds. Afterfinishing 2-5 in 1891, WUP posted its first winning record in 1892, ending with a 4- 2 mark. The following season Western hired Anson F. Harrold as its first true coach, but the team slipped to a 1-4 record. Dr. Fred Robinson, a former Penn State player, took over as head coach in 1898 and guided the team to a 5-2-1 record, and followed that up the next year with a 3-1-1 mark. Dr. M. Roy Jackson succeeded Robinson in 1900, and led WUP to a 5-4 record. Then Wilber D. Hockensmith coached the team in 1901, posting a 7-2-1 record. Hockensmith also played in the late 1 8903. The following are some of his recollections from the period around the turn of the cen- tury: ‘‘In the fall of 1897, about 16 boys enrolled in the Western University of Pennsylvania who had played football in their hometowns or for preparatory schools. A student in the School of Law named Thomas Trenchard, who had graduated from Princeton, coached the varsity team. He had been quite famous as an end, and was known to players and fans as “Doggie” Trenchard. The varsity, in those days, was composed mostly of se- niors and graduate students; only upper- classmen and postgraduates were consid- ered physically strong enough to play foot- ball as it was played at that time. "The freshmen entering in 1897 orga- nized a class team and began to play teams whenever they could be scheduled. Each player purchased his own nose guards, shin guards, shoes, and moleskin vests, which were then in vogue, and all contributed to a fund to buy a football for the first game. "We played some of our games in the late 1890s at Recreational Park, but in 1901 we obtained the Schenley Oval for our games, introducing football to the Schenley district for the first time. The games were free to all who wished to attend.” The 1904 campaign began a string of eight consecutive winning seasons, includ- ing a 10-0 record under Arthur St. L. Mosse that year and a 10-2 mark in 1905; a 6-4 mark under E. R. Wingard in 1906, and 8-2 under scholarly John Moorhead, a Yale product, in 1907. In 1908, Joe Thompson, a member of the undefeated 1904 squad and the captain of the 1905 team, took over as head coach through the 1912 season. Thompson was followed by Joseph Duff, who coached the Panthers until 1915, when Pop Warner took oven 1996 Pitt J7oor6ati' I998 PITT FOOTBALL The Pop Warner Era Glen Scobey “Pop” Warner coached at Pitt from 1915-23, and under his command the Panthers evolved into a national power. His teams were 59-12-4 (.787) and were recognized as national champions in 1915, 1916 (unanimously), and 1918 (unani- mously). Some of the greatest players in Pitt history including Bob Peck, George McLaren, Tommy Davies, Herb Stein, Andy Hastings, Tiny Thornhill, H.C. “Doc” Carlson, Leonard Hilty, Dale Seis, Jack Sack, Pud Seidel, and Jock Sutherland, played under Warner. Warner, a stalwart, 200-pound guard at Cornell in the early 1890s, when Pitt’s own football program was finding its legs, began his coaching career at Georgia in 1895. He returned to Cornell in 1897, and two years later took charge at the government school for Indians at Carlisle, where he was football coach, athletic director, baseball, track, and boxing coach through 1914 except for 1904, 1905, and 1906, when he was back at Cornell. He left Pitt in 1924 for Stanford, where he remained through 1932. He returned East to coach Temple from 1933-38, after which he retired from active coaching. His nine-year record at Pitt was 60-11-4, and his overall career mark was 313-106-32. Few coaches in the history of college football have influenced their players——and their peers—as significantly as Warner. “His was a contemplative and deliberate mind,” wrote Allison Danzig in The History of American Football. ‘‘It was behind the scenes, in the quiet of his study, that the genius of Warner, a tinkerer whose hobby was to take apart worn-out automobile engines and put them together again, found its expression. There he worked out the stratagems, and devised the departures from orthodox foot- ball that won him recognition as one of the two most fertile and original minds football has known (the other being Amos Alonzo Stagg). “Warner was preeminently a creator, and his fame is secure as one of the trail-blazers who led football out of the wilderness of massed, close-order, push-and-pull play into the more open game of speed, deception, and brains. His was one of the more intelli- gent and visionary minds that helped bring about the evolution of football from a mere physical test of unimaginative brute strength to a contest of skill in which the college youth was given the chance to show that there was something underneath his long hair besides a skull. “There can be no questioning that Warner ranks among the greatest coaches football Coach Pop Warner's Pitt teams (1915-23) produced the first dominant era of Panther football excellence. has known, and that he ranks second to none in the imagination, perception, and originality he brought to bear in moving eleven men upon a plane of turf.” His teams operated from both the single wing and the double wing, inventions which sprang from his imagination. From those formations he used a bewildering set of spins, reverses, double reverses, fake re- verses, runs from fake passes, and passes I33 from fake runs. Red Smith wrote in the New York Herald Tribune in 1954, “Pop Warner was a gruff old gent, kind and forthright and obstinate and honest. He was one of the few truly original minds in football coaching, and that made him a big man in his world. There is, how- ever, a more important measure of a football coach than his contribution to and influence on the technique of the game. The quality of the man himself is revealed in the attitude of his former players after they have outgrown the awed hero worship of undergraduate days. After the boys who played for him had become men, Pop remained a hero to them.” That was certainly true of his Pitt players. Doc Carlson, an All-American end under Warner and for 31 years a Hall of Fame basketball coach at Pitt, wrote of Warner in a letter dated March of 1953, “Over the years Glenn S. Warner proved himself to be most ingenious in football and in many of the harassing details of everyday life. From the repair of a newspaperman’s eyeglasses to the invention of player equipment and the origin and development of football plays, Warner filled in many details to make a wonderful experience of association with him. Personality, originality, and the promo- tion of kindly human relationships are only part ofthe great trademarks of Glenn Scobey Warner. You couldn’t tell any of his boys there was a finer gentleman, or a greater coach? The 1917 Panthers finished the season with a 9-0 record and shut out six of their opponents. I 996 Pitt Iootfiaff I998 PITT FIJIJTBALL lock Sutherland: A Football Man The legacy ofJohn Bain “Jock” Sutherland is perhaps best summed up this way: He was a football man. Sutherland, a native of Scotland who, according to legend, played in the first foot- ball game he ever saw, is Pitt footba||’s all- time crown jewel. Both as an All-America guard for the Panthers during a brilliant four- year playing career under Pop Warner, and later as a Hall of Fame coach whose domi- nating teams were knighted as national champions five times, he set impeccable standards of excellence at Pitt. Sutherland became a larger-than-life fig- ure not only at Pitt but throughout the college football world. When he died unexpectedly of a brain tumor in 1948, the city of Pittsburgh and the sporting world mourned the loss of one of the truly great men in sports. “Jock, above all, was a leader,” said the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in an editorial upon his death. “This impressed you at once on first meeting him. Character, restraint, and sincerity were written in his bearing. “There is nothing anybody can say about the passing of Jock Sutherland that isn’t felt in the heart of every man and woman in Pittsburgh. In any list of the district’s assets, he was close to the top.” Johnny Sutherland was one of seven chil- dren born to Mary Burns Sutherland, a de- scendant of the poet, Robert Burns. When his father, Archibald, suffered a fatal internal rupture trying to save the life of a fellow worker pinned under a fallen girder, Mary Sutherland sent young Johnny to America to join relatives here and escape from a life of certain poverty in Scotland. When he arrived in America, the 16-year- old Sutherland was determined to educate himself and get ahead. After working his way through several prep schools, including one job as a night policeman in the Pittsburgh suburb ofSewickley, he entered Pitt’s School of Dentistry in 1914. During his early years in America, Sutherland focused his sturdy, 6-4, 210- pound frame on soccer, the game most popular in his native Scotland. But when Joe Duff, the Pitt football coach in 1914, got one look at this tall, strapping Scot, he convinced him to try his hand at football. By the second game of the season, “Jock,” as he came to be known, became a starting guard. He flourished at the game. Like a bridge player who understands the system behind the play, Sutherland sensed the rea- sons for the moves on the gridiron, and he developed into one of the greatest guards in Pitt history. He became an All-American Dr. John Bain Jock" Sutherland under Pop Warner, who succeeded Duff as head coach in 1915. During his four years as a player, Sutherland only tasted defeat once; the Panthers were undefeated in his final three seasons, and were recognized as national champions in 1915 and 1916. Sutherland also had a perfect record, as both a player and a coach, against Penn State. The taste he acquired for victory as a player would carry over into his brilliant coaching career. After a tour in the Army, during which he coached several camp teams, he accepted an offer in 1919 to become the head coach at Lafayette College. He spent five years at Lafayette, producing an eastern champion- ship team in 1921, and defeating Pitt twice in a row. When Pop Warner left Pitt for Stanford in 1924, Sutherland returned to his alma mater as head coach, where he remained through the 1938 season. There was a touch of grandeur to Sutherland. Tall, strong, ruggedly hand- some, with a formidable jaw and piercing blue eyes, “Jock Sutherland,” wrote Look Magazine’s Tim Cohane, “had a strength of mind, body, and purpose as unshakable and craggy as the hills enveloping his native Coupar Angus.” He was a commanding, almost majestic figure, an austere man of few words with a reserve not even his players could break down. To those who did not know him, he could seem forbidding. As a result, he earned a few unflattering nicknames over the years, including “the Great Stone Face,” and the “Dour Scot.” “But in his relaxed hours,” wrote New York sportswriter Joe Williams, “which were not infrequent, there could not have been a more companionable man. His soft, pleas- ing voice rolled with the thistle of his native Scotland. He had wit and wisdom and a certain grace.” None of his players ever dreamed of addressing Sutherland, either during their The 1937 Pitt team poses in front of the Arrowhead Springs Hotel in California, which served as team headquarters for 10 days leading up to the Rose Bowl game. 1996 Pitt .Foot6ciff I998 PITT FOOTBALL Jock Sutherland playing days or in later years, as anything but “Doctor.” The fierce devotion and re- spect they had for him lasted a lifetime. Sutherland was a stern taskmaster. He sometimes would set the pace for his play- ers by striding up the long steep hill leading to Pitt Stadium and insisting that his players do the same. He admonished those who hitched a ride from a passing car, in his Scottish burr, to “get off that curr.” The penalty forthose he caught riding up the hill: extra laps. Sutherland never criticized a player pub- licly, and was privately considerate of them, especially in bad times. He was their cham- pion, who fought tirelessly for them, who encouraged them and who rejoiced proudly in every advance each made both during their college days and long afterward. “Although he was a driver, an exacting teacher, a stern disciplinarian, Sutherland’s players knew he was interested in their futures,” Cohane wrote. “He steered many of them into the professions. They knew also that he was inwardly warm, sympathetic to their problems, always their defender. When they lost, they had a feeling they had be- trayed him.” That didn’t happen often. In his 15 years as coach at Pitt, the Panthers compiled a brilliant 111-20-12 record. Four times, play- ing a rugged schedule, his teams were undefeated. Five times they were invited to the Rose Bowl. Five times they were recog- nized as national champions. Pitt played Notre Dame six times from 1932-1937, and the Panthers claimed vic- tory five times. After a decisive 21-6 loss to Pitt in 1937, Irish Coach Elmer Layden de- cided ‘no mas’ and reasoned Notre Dame would be better off not playing the Panthers. "l’m through with Pittsburgh," Layden said. "We haven’t got a chance. They not only knock our ears back, but we are no good the next week. I’m calling off the Pittsburgh senes" Notre Dame was just one of the powerful teams Pitt faced in those years. Sutherland insisted on playing the most formidable schedule possible, and as a result he gener- ally resisted pointing his team for any one game. For the most part, as far as the Pitt players were concerned, one opponent was just like another. They were taught to have a high regard for all of their opponents and to go—as Jock put it—helter-skelter from whistle-to-whistle. He managed to keep his players at a high level all season by coaching them in a calm, professional manner. Locker room histrion- ics had no place in his system. There were no known “Win one for the Gipper” pep talks from Sutherland. Before a game he would tell his players what he wanted them to do. At halftime he would inform them if they had failed to do that. if they were losing at halftime, he wouldn’t whip them into a fury by screaming at them, pleading with them, or shedding tears over the calamity about to befall the old alma mater. Consequently, Sutherland’s teams didn’t rush out of the locker room in a lather. He simply didn’t believe in furious football—the fighting, crying, hysterical kind of football. He wanted his players to fight hard all the way. But he didn’t want them to play with their heads whirling and tears of rage in their eyes. That wasn’t his kind of football. His teams were known for their slamming, ham- mering, power football. But the force they exerted was a precision that called for clear, cold thinking rather than emotion. Sutherland was a genius of defensive football, and his teams were always power- fully arrayed on that side of the ball. Under his command, Pitt shut out its opponents 79 times (55 percent of the time) in 15 seasons. "His teams were hard to score on, even when you beat him, as Bernie Bierman, with two of the greatest teams in Minnesota history, found out," Grantland Rice wrote. “As great a coach as Bierman was, he needed the better material to beat Jock. They all needed better material to beat Jock. No one with inferior material ever drew a decision over Scotland’s greatest football son." Probably no football coach ever con- structed a running attack with more pre- cision, power, and sheen than Jock Sutherland. His teams were power teams; the backs ran with fury behind devastating blocking. Pitt would begin by attacking the flanks and off tackle by sweeps, cutbacks, and reverses. After the defensive line would widen to compensate, Sutherland then would attack inside tackle and up the middle. In some ways, Sutherland wanted the center to be the best man on his team. “The running game,” he said, “which is, or should be, the better part of football, depends on split-second accuracy and timing from the center. if the ball gets to the runner a tenth of a second too soon—or too late—the running play may be spoiled. So in looking over my talent I pick a man for center who is 1996 Pitt J-'oot6afl' I35 Sutherland, who won 1 1 1 games as Pitt's coach, later coached the Pittsburgh Steelers for two seasons. never rattled or hurried or upset by any- thing." "Sutherland rehearsed every play as if it were an investment in millions," wrote Tim Cohane. “He would trace the blocking routes with a stick until the pulling linemen ran them to the inch and split second. No other coach came closerto reducing the running game to a pure science." As another sportswriter of the time put it, "There was no chi—chi in Sutherland foot- ball." He scorned frills and fancy stuff. The essence of his attack, which was dubbed the Sutherland Scythe, was the unsubtle, power- animated off-tackle play from the single wing he had learned under Warner. He also introduced the double-wing formation, with which Warner had experimented when Sutherland was a player. (Warner initially had been dissatisfied with the double wing, but Sutherland recognized possibilities in it which Warner, and others, would later also recognize.) "Jock had the finest running attack foot- ball has known," wrote Grantland Rice, "and this doesn’t bar Knute Rockne, Lou Little, Percy Haughton, Hurry Up Yost, Howard Jones, Pop Warner, and anyone you can mention. Jock’s great Pitt teams rumbled and blasted out their yardage in the single- wing, unbalanced line attack. When Jock had the horses, which was his custom, the Panthers’ attack was something to behold." I998 PITT FOOTBALL The Dream Backfield The glory years of Pitt under Jock Sutherland in the 1930s featured tremen- dous backfield play, climaxing in 1938 with the marvelous “Dream Backfield.” The formation of the “Dream Backfie|d,” which was intact as a starting unit for that one season only—1938—evolved this way: In 1935, Frank Patrick was a triple- threat fullback and shared the job with fellow sophomore Bill Stapulis; they were interchangeable for the next three years. The right halfback wasjunior Bobby LaRue, the climax man in Pitt’s dreaded deep reverse and, according to one scribe, “the neatest, most elusive runner Jock Sutherland ever had.” In 1936, a pair of flashy sophomore halfbacks joined Patrick, Stapulis, and LaRue in the Panther backfield: Marshall Goldberg, a compact sophomore fire-brand from Elkins, West Virginia, and Harold “Curly” Stebbins, a rangy all-purpose back from Williamsport, Pennsylvania. John Chickerneo, another young sophomore from Warren, Ohio, also entered the pic- ture that year as an understudy quarter- back behind John Michelosen. Goldberg—who was named A|l-Ameri- ca at left halfback—Stebbins, Stapulis and Patrick were joined by a new sophomore phenom in 1937, Dick Cassiano. With such a deep and gifted stable of running backs, and with the clever Michelosen and Chickerneosharingthequarterbackingjob, Sutherland had an embarrassment of backfield riches. In fact, although the quar- tet of Goldberg, Stebbins, Cassiano, and Chickerneo would be dubbed the “Dream Backfield” the following season and would earn more fame as a unit, Pitt’s 1937 backfield wrecking crew was much deeper at every position, and helped the Panthers win a national championship. In 1938, with Patrick, Stapulis, and Michelosen gone, Sutherland felt he had to make room in the starting backfield for Cassiano, the brilliant junior from Albany, New York. Since “Dandy Dick” was a natural left halfback, and because Sutherland wanted him on the field, he asked Goldberg to switch to fullback for his senior season. The unselfish Goldberg, who had led Pitt in rushing in 1936 (886 yards) and in 1937 (698 yards), readily complied, relin- quishing his starting left halfback post to the talented, fuzzy-haired comet, Cassiano. With Chickerneo operating as the No. 1 quarterback, and Stebbins en- trenched at right half- back, the Dream Backfield was in place. The dazzling quartet became the blade of the Sutherland Scythe, earning kudos not only as the best backfield in the country, but as one of the best ever to play the game. Fordham Coach Jimmy Crowley, one of the legendary Four Horsemen of Notre Dame, claimed the Dream Backfield was even more formidable than the immortal Irish executioners of 1924. Crowley, who helped write football history at Notre Dame with fellow Four Horsemen Harry Stuhldreher, Elmer Layden, and Don Miller, said he never saw a backfield with the all- around capabilities of Marshall Goldberg, Curly Stebbins, John Chickerneo, and Dick Cassiano. “The Notre Dame backs of 1924 were as fast as Goldberg, Stebbins, Cassiano, and Chickerneo,” said Crowley after Pitt’s 21- 13 victory over Crow|ey’s Fordham team in 1938. “We had superior passing and more skillful kicking by Layden. But we lacked the physical advantages—and con- sequently the power—of the four phenom- enal Panthers.” ‘‘It is extremely doubtful that any backfield evermatchedthemforsheerpower,”wrote New York sportswriter Harry Grayson. ‘‘All are highly proficient and can run in either direction. “Go|dberg, who weighs 184 pounds and stands 5 feet 10‘/2 inches, would be the best guard or end on the Pitt varsity were he not a back. Goldberg is the hardest runner of the four, and is of good speed, although he and Chickerneo are not as rapid as Curly Stebbins, and Cassiano is the speediest of the quartet. “Strictly a team man, Goldberg sacri- The "Dream Backfield of 1938": Coach Jock Sutherland, Marshall Goldberg, John Chickerneo, and Dick Cassiano. I38 'U'|]f]E @|Il3ElE\Ell{l [KKFIJIEILEJ Left to right: Harold Stebbins, ficed the running position of left halfback this fall to block, and his teammates love him for it. He kicks well enough and throws a short pass with deadly accuracy. “Chickerneo, who calls the plays, is the ideal b|ocker——would rather throw a good one than score a touchdown. It doesn’t pay an end to fool Chick, for the next time the Panther quarterback will swipe him right up into the bleacher seats. Chick, who scales 188 pounds and is 6 feet 1 inch tall, kicks well enough and throws a nice, long pass. “Stebbins weighs 192 pounds and stands 6-1. He runs like a thief and can pass uncommonly well when called upon. “Cassiano, the smallest of the lot at 172 pounds and standing 5-10, has blazing speed, drive, and bounce, and while he plays the key position of left halfback, he has a ful|back’s instinct of picking up that extra yard.” 1996 .T~‘itt Footficiff T998 PITT FOOTBALL A Different Proving Ground The 1940s and early 1950s were not a glorious era of success on the field for Pitt. The University suffered the same kinds of problems as many other “big- time” schools during the war years: decline in attendance, funding shortages, transportation problems, game cancellations, the discontinuance of athletic scholarships, and reductions in re- cruiting. “Some of the more fortunate colleges escaped the dragnet of trouble by using service trainees to play football,” wrote Jack Henry in Hail To Pitt, “but Pitt was among those forced to survive with 17-year-old freshmen and 4-F’s. An added blow was that when the Pearl Harbor tragedy occurred, Pitt had not yet recovered from the malady known as the post-Sutherland blues.” After nearly a quarter century of coaching stablility in the hands of Sutherland and, before him, Pop Warner, the head coaching position turned into a revolving door. During the 16 years from 1939-1954 — the years between the reigns of Sutherland and John Michelose — seven coaches came and went: Charlie Bowser (1939-1942); Clark Shaughnessy (1 943-1 945); Wes Fesler (1946); Walt Milligan (1947-1949); Len Casanova (1950); Tom Hamilton (1951); and Red Dawson (1952-54). The Panthers’ record during that 16-year stretch was 57-84-3. There were only four winning seasons, no bowl games—plenty of frustration. (By comparison, Pitt’s record in the previous 16 years was 114-24-12, with five national championships, five Rose Bowl invitations, All-Americans galore, and the respect of the college football world.) Yet if the ’40s and early ’50s represented a comparatively bleak period on the field in Pitt’s football history, it also was a different kind of proving ground for the gallant young men who strove against long odds to try to reclaim Pitt’s place among footba|l’s elite. They weren’t always successful, but ac- cording to Nick Bolkovac, a talented tackle and Pitt’s captain in 1950, there were some different rewards for the players on those teams. “The men of the Sutherland era, those of the Johnny Michelosen and Johnny Majors teams, and the players of the modern era have their own pockets of camaraderie,” says Bolkovac, whose 23-yard interception return for a touchdown helped Pitt beat Penn State 7-0 to hand the Nittany Lions their only loss of the 1949 season. “Their accomplishments in each of their periods form a basis of understanding which bind them together. “But those of us in the ’40s suffered with Pitt and Nebraska battle it out in a 1955 game at Pitt Stadium, which the Panthers won 21 -7. Pitt's 15 victories against the Huskers are the second most by any team from outside the Big 8. the limited support the University gave us, we survived the politics, but more impor- tantly we understood that mental and physi- cal toughness were prerequisites for sur- vival. We knew that intestinal fortitude and pride were required to overcome adversity and to enable us to stand toe-to-toe and do battle with the best the country had to offer. "We knew how the deck was stacked, but it did not deter us. Adversity was a compan- ion we accepted as a teacher. It taught us what we were made of and what we could be. We knew who we were and what we were. We were Pitt! ‘‘It was that determination to defeat adver- sity that enabled us to garner many unex- pected victories and many near victories. And I believe what gave us our strength to persevere, what gave us the determination to stand up to the best, was the Pitt spirit and tradition. That tradition may have been tar- nished slightly during our era, but it was never trampled upon. In many ways, it may John Paluk was a tandout efesive lineman who lettered from 1953-55. 1996 Pitt Footfiaff have been Pitt’s finest hour.” Pitt certainly also had its share of stars during that era. Edgar “Special Delivery” Jones was a wonderful running back in the early 1940s. He almost single-handedly helped Pitt upset a great Fordham team in 1941 with a performance that ranks among Pitt’s greatest. ‘‘It was the most amazing individual per- formance I have ever seen,” said Fordham Head Coach Jimmy Crowley of Jones’s ef- fort, which included 106 yards rushing, re- turning an interception 30 yards for a touch- down, pinpoint passing, and continually com- ing through in the clutch when the Panthers needed him. “Special Delivery” Jones was special on defense too; in 1941 he set Pitt records that still stand for most interception yardage in one game (132 vs. Nebraska) and in a season (224). There were other standouts. Ralph Fife, an All-America guard in 1941; Jimmy Joe Robinson, Pitt’s first black player and a game-breaking running back in the mid- 1940s; Bill McPeak, an outstanding end and Pitt’s 1948 captain; Lou “Bimbo” Cecconi, who led Pitt in rushing in 1947, 1948, and 1949 and captained the Panthers as a se- nior in ’49; Carl DePasqua, a top back and premier punter in the late 1940s; halfback Billy Reynolds, whose 748 yards rushing in 1952 was the highest figure in between Marshall Goldberg’s 886 yards in 1936 and Tony Dorsett’s 1,686 in 1973; quarterback Bob Bestwick, who became the first Pitt quarterback to pass for more than 1,000 yards (1,165) in 1951; Bernie Barkouskie, an All-America guard in the late 1940s; Eldred Kraemer, an All-America tackle in 1952; and Joe Schmidt, the Panthers’ All- America linebacker who played from 1950- 52 and later coached the Detroit Lions. I996 P|T|' FOOTBALL 1996 Outlook not only because of the progress we have made through the spring, but we feel we have assembled an excellent recruit- ing class that will help fill some needs. "The key to the season, though, is we have to stay healthy. We still do not have depth at every position that is needed. I think our young quarterbacks have to progress. Billy West has got to stay healthy and have the year he had in 1994, and our receivers have to produce." The Defense Pitt’s defense will need a major overhaul in 1996. Just three starters return from the 1995 team, and the Panthers lose their three top tacklers from last year— linebackers Tom Tumulty, David Sumner and Jon McCray. Add the losses of defensive linemen Mike Halapin, Tyler Young, and Zatiti Moody, and cornerback Anthony Dorsett, and it appears De- fensive Coordinator Chuck Driesbach will face an unenviable task. Nevertheless, Driesbach is guardedly optimistic about his 1996 defensive unit. He points to an experienced secondary, where three starters return, and the return of several quality younger players who gained valuable playing experience last year (a total of 18 lettermen) as reasons for his enthusiasm. Driesbach’s number-one priority in 1996 is to eliminate the Panthers’ susceptibility to big plays. Except for yielding sev- eral damaging big plays early in the year, especially in the Texas, Ohio State, and Virginia Tech contests, the Panthers’ defense played fairly well. Pitt had its best rushing defense in the three years since Majors returned and finished the sea- son ranked 55th in the country in that statistical category. Still, Driesbach says, improvement in the passing and scor- ing categories are a must. "We had some personnel problems early, especially with the injury to Denorse, which forced us to play some new people," Driesbach said. "We also had to switch some play- ers to unfamiliar positions early in the season which led to some big plays for our opponents. Once we resolved those areas, we were actually a pretty solid defensive team. Our biggest weakness was we didn’t handle sudden changes very well. "The keys coming out of spring drills were that we stayed healthy and we improved our aggressiveness," added Driesbach. "We also were real pleased with how our young linebackers progressed throughout the spring." Driesbach says the 1996 defense will be more aggressive and will feature a “pressure” style of play. He also believes this year’s defensive unit, collectively, will be more athletic and have more speed than at any point of his Pitt tenure. Fifth-year senior defensive tackle Mike Mohring will anchor the front line. He has played both defensive end and tackle during his career and will move inside to left tackle to help solidify the front five. Returning letterman Frank Moore, who suffered a knee injury the day before spring drills began that 1996 Pitt .'Foot6afl' required surgery and forced him to miss all of spring drills, is the projected starter at right tackle. Providing depth are Ken Pegram, a redshirt sophomore letterman and redshirt fresh- man Chris Dilba, who can also play end. One major change in the defense in 1996 is the switching of senior Jason Chavis from linebacker to defensive end. Driesbach believes Chavis could develop into an effective "rush" end for the Panthers. At the other end, fifth-year senior Jared Miller, who started eight games last year, will man the right end spot. Providing depth are redshirt sophomore Marlin Young, a highly regarded prospect, redshirt junior Jason Soboleski and redshirt fresh- man Trey McCray. Depth could also arrive from some of Pitt's junior-college and freshman recruits. While the linebacker corps was hit the hardest by gradua- tion, Driesbach believes this year’s trio of linebackers could be equally productive. Leading the charge at inside linebacker will be redshirt junior Rod Humphrey, who has developed into a solid prospect and has made several big plays throughout his career. Backing up Humphrey will be Julian Graham, a highly regarded redshirt freshman, who sat out the 1995 cam- paign as a redshirt. Graham had an excellent spring and is expected to be a productive player for the Panthers in 1996. The outside linebacker spots will be manned by sophomore Ken Kashubara, a special teams standout as a freshman last Sophomore Rasshad Whitmil|'s improvement and maturity during spring drills were a pleasant surprise and helped earn him the defensive Ed Conway Award for the most improved player. I998 PITT FOOTBALL The Legend Of Mike Ditka One of the legendary figures in Pitt foot- ball history is Mike Ditka, who played under John Michelosen from 1958-60. “Iron Mike” was a fierce tight end and defensive lineman for the Panthers, whose immense athletic skills and competitive drive earned him All-America honors at Pitt. He led the Panthers in receiving forthree straight years. Ditka then went on, of course, to earn All- Pro honors as a tight end in the NFL, and was eventually selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was a member of the Chicago Bears’ 1963 NFL championship team and the Dallas Cowboys’ Super Bowl VI champions. He also worked as an assis- tant coach for the Cowboys for nine seasons and was part of another Dallas Super Bowl championship squad. As the coach of the Chicago Bears for 11 seasons, Ditka rebuilt that franchise into an NFL power. The Bears won Super Bowl XX under Ditka, and he took the Bears to the NFC Championship Game three times. But it was at Pitt that Ditka first earned fame for his competitive fury and relentless will to win. “You’d see him in the huddle, or on the sidelines waiting to get back onto the field, and you knew just by looking at him he was ready,” remembers Foge Fazio, a team- mate of Ditka’s who later served as Pitt’s head coach in the mid-1980s. “He was al- ways ready. He was like a prize fighter in the ring. He just couldn’t wait forthat bell to ring and get back out there.” Ernie Hefferle, who coached the ends under Michelosen during Ditka’s Pitt career, said this about Ditka: “He was the damnedest player I ever came across; you get one in a lifetime if you’re lucky. He used to forearm our own guys in practice. He used to com- plainthatour practices weren’t tough enough. He wanted more hitting. All he wanted to do was hit, hit, hit.” Ditka was a three-sport athlete at Pitt. He was a baseball outfielder and was a forward on the Panther basketball team. As Jim O’Brien put it in Hail to Pitt, Ditka was an enforcer in basketball, “saving his best boardwork for the annual grudge games against West Virginia.” Bob Timmons coached Ditka in both foot- ball and basketball at Pitt. “He’|l hit the first guy he sees,” said Timmons. That was in both sports. Ditka was also the intramural wrestling champion at Pitt. Rex Peery, the Panthers’ legendary wrestling coach, was convinced Ditka could have been an NCAA wrestling champion had he wrestled on the varsity. Ditka was a fierce two-way player for the Panthers. Tales of his intensity are legendary at Pitt. Ditka was a tenacious, incendiary com- petitor. He was not diplomatic. He once punched two Pitt guards in the same game during huddles because he didn’t think they were putting out. Wrote O’Brien in Hall to Pitt “|n Ditka’s senior season, he went after teammate Chuck Reinhold at halftime. Reinhold, a well-mannered, scholarly type, was a safety from Mt. Lebanon. He did something wrong near the end of the first half of the game with Michigan State, permitting Herb Adderly to escape his grasp and go for a touchdown. “Not long afterward, as the Pitt squad clattered into the dressing room, Reinhold hollered, ‘Let’s get ‘em in the second half.’ “Ditka cried out, ‘If you hadn’t given up that touchdown in the first half we wouldn’t be in the fix we’re in!’ With that, he went for Reinhold. It took about six teammates to restrain Ditka.” “His last game against Penn State will always stand out in my mind,” said Lou Cecconi, a former star running back for the Panthers who was an assistant coach at Pitt during Ditka’s playing days. "He went in to block a punt and then played the whole game with a dislocated shoulder.” Ditka was a marauding defensive end, and claimed he may have even been better on that side of the ball. ‘‘In the pros, Mike just played offense,” said Fred Cox, a teammate of Ditka’s at Pitt who went on to a 15-year career of his own as a placekicker with the Minnesota Vikings. “That was always a mystery to me, because he was such a fiery defender. He would have made one of the best linebackers ever I 996 J-‘itt Footfiaff 138 to come near the NFL if he had been played there with the Bears.” “The attitude of a defensive player is a little bit more aggressive, and that helped me on offense,” Ditka says. “That aggres- sive attitude helps the way you approach blocking and catching the ball and running over people - and everything else. Catching the ball means very little if you don’t enjoy running with it afterward. It becomes a com- petitive one-on-one challenge that you re- ally don’t want just one person to bring you down.” Ditka’s aggressive nature as a player al- ways earmarked him as a leader. He captained Pitt as a senior. He captained the East in the East-West postseason all-star game. He captained the college all-stars against the NFL champions. He later captained the Bears’ offensive unit. Ditka, a native of Aliquippa, has never forgotten his Pitt roots. In 1990, he made a contribution to the University for the estab- lishment of a $100,000 endowed scholar- ship fund. The fund provides valuable assis- tance to both male and female varsity ath- letes at Pitt from the Beaver Valley area who have distinguished themselves in athletic competition and in their academic pursuits. ‘‘I think life is about paying your dues,” Ditka said. “There were a lot of people that helped Mike Ditka along the way, and the University of Pittsburgh certainly played an important role during my formative years. Looking back at my college career, Pitt means to me my whole life—what I am now.” Ditka coached the Chicago Bears for 11 seasons, including a 1986 Super Bowl victory. I998 PITT Flll]TBA|.l 139 The I963 Season: 9-1 And No Place To Go Imagine a major college football team finishing 9-1, ranked third in the nation and not appearing in a post-season bowl game. That is exactly what happened to Pitt’s 1963 squad, which won all but one of its 10 games against a tough schedule. The Panthers featured All-America half- back Paul Martha, fullback Rick Leeson, and quarterback Freddie Mazurek in a tal- ented backfield, along with an outstanding line anchored by tackles John Maczuzak and All-American Ernie Borghetti. Pitt opened the year by defeating UCLA in Los Angeles, and then beat Washington, California, and West Virginia to run its record to 4-0. The following week, Pitt lost 24-12 at Navy, which was quarterbacked by eventual Heisman Trophy winner Roger Staubach. The Panthers bounced back the next week by beating Syracuse, and then finished the season with successive victories over Notre Dame, Army, Miami, and Penn State. But despite its sterling 9-1 record, there was no bowl game for the Panthers. In fact, on watches the Pitt players received after the season, the inscription read, “9-1, The No-Bowl Team.” Why? It wasn’t for lack of interest by the bowl scouts. Late in the season scouts from the Gator, Sun, Liberty, Sugar, and Orange Bowls were all interested in Pitt. After Pitt’s 28-0 win over Army in the eighth game of the season, Gator Bowl representative Harold Mason said, “The Penn State game . . . I think that’s the key to Pitt’s season.” Pitt wound up beating the Nittany Lions Ernie Borghefti was an All-America lineman on the I963 team. 22-21, but not on the day the game was originally scheduled to be played. The game had been scheduled for Nov. 23, but it was postponed until Dec. 7 because of the as- sassination of President John F. Kennedy on Nov. 22. Kennedy’s death wound up hurting Pitt’s bowl chances. Pitt officials themselves had scratched off the possibility of playing in the Sugar Bowl, because of the prevailing prejudicial treat- ment against blacks at that time. Pitt, which had two black players on its team, wou|dn’t tolerate the bias. “I don’t think anybody had any reserva- tions about that decision,” said end Al Grigaliunas, the team captain. The Liberty Bowl, Gator, and Sun Bowl were shunned by Ath- Bob Long was a senior end for the '63 Panthers. letic Director Frank Carver, because he was aiming high. He wanted Pitt to play in the Cotton Bowl, or the Orange Bowl, possibly for the national title. As late as the eighth week ofthe season Pitt was the best bet to meet Big Eightchampion Ne- braska in the Orange Bowl. “The Orange Bowl had promised Frank Carver that if Pitt beat Penn State, Pitt would get the invitation to the Orange Bowl,” said Roy McHugh, the retired 1996 Pitt .7oot6cil'l' Fred Hoaglin was a sophomore lineman in 1963. Pittsburgh Press sports writer who covered Pitt in 1963. “Banking on that, Carver turned down the Gator Bowl, and maybe some other bowls, too. But Kennedy’s assassina- tion forced postponement of the Pitt-Penn State game and the Orange Bowl [not want- ing to take the chance that Pitt might lose to Penn State after being chosen] picked Au- burn. The key was the postponement of the game. It left Pitt high and dry.” The Cotton Bowl was high on Pitt, but it was higher on Navy. Like Pitt, Navy had a 9- 1 record, but the Midshipmen owned a vic- tory overthe Panthers. Cotton Bowl officials thus opted for a natural matchup: the No. 1 Texas Longhorns vs. the No. 2 Midshipmen for the national championship. (Texas won, 28-6.) After the Penn State game, Pitt was of- fered a Sun Bowl bid, but turned it down. Ironically, many of the Pitt players weren’t outraged at being left out of the bowl picture. “No, I don’t think we were that disap- pointed,” said Martha, now serving as gen- eral counsel for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League. ‘‘It was getting late in the season, and it was getting cold in Pittsburgh. And bowl games in 1963 weren’t quite as big as they are today. They didn’t have the Iure.” “Perhaps another reason why the ’63 Panthers weren’t crushed about staying home was that football wasn’t the main reason they were in school,” wrote Mike Bires of the Beaver County Times. “Those players gave true meaning to the term stu- dent—athIete.” I998 PITT FOOTBALL A Maiur change In December of 1972, in the wake of a 1-10 season, Pitt’s administration tabbed 37-year-old Johnny Majors, who had been the head coach at Iowa State, to try to reverse the Panthers’ football for- tunes. When Chancellor Wesley W. Posvar and Director of Athletics Cas Myslinski announced Majors’ hiring at a campus press conference, they had no idea how dramatic—and how sudden- that turnaround would be. Pitt posted a 6-4-1 regular season mark, including impressive wins against West Virginia, Syracuse, Boston College, Army and Navy. Afreshman halfback named Tony Dorsett set the college football world on its ear by rushing for 1,686 yards. Pitt tied Georgia, 7-7, in the first game of the Majors Era, as Dorsett rushed for exact- ly 100 yards. The foundation had been laid—and the catalyst found—for near- future greatness. With a winning season in 1973 as a building block, expectations were high for the 1974 Panthers. Pitt opened with road victories at Florida State and Geor- gia Tech, setting up an intersectional battle against Southern California at Pitt Stadium. The game was billed as a meeting between “T.D. East” (Dorsett) and “T.D. West” (USC’s Anthony Davis), but the Trojans dominated the Panthers more than the final 16-7 score indicated. T40 Chancellor Wesley Posvar (left) and Athletic Director Cas Myslinski (right) introduce 37-year-old John Majors as Pitt's 26th head football coach at a 1972 press conference. Davis gained 149 yards rushing to Dorsett’s 59. Pitt lost at North Carolina the following week but bounced back to win five straight games, including an exciting 35-24 home decision against Temple. That day, Dorsett missed the only game of his collegiate career be- cause of injury, but freshman Elliott Majors (kneeling), with his origi nal Pitt coaching staff. From left to right: Harry Jones, Bobby Walker stepped in and ran for 169 yards and four touchdowns. The following week, Pitt came close to scoring its first win against Notre Dame since 1963, but Irish quarterback Tom Clements (a Pitts- burgh product) scored on a short run with three minutes remaining to put ND up, 14-10. Pitt senior quarterback Bob Medwid, playing in place of the injured Billy Daniels, led the Panthers on a last- ditch march to the Irish 20, but a flurry of end zone passes fell incomplete, and Pitt would have to wait another year to defeat the Fighting Irish. Sophomore placekicker Carson Long booted a 52- yard field goal in the third quarter to give Pitt its first second-half lead against the Irish since the ’63 affair. The Panthers’ 1974 Thanksgiving Night game against Penn State at Three Rivers Stadium was Pitt’s first network telecast since 1965, but the Lions spoiled the evening for Pitt, defeating the Panthers, 31-10. Dorsett ended the season with 1,004 yards, and became Pitt’s all-time lead- ing rusher in only his second season of competition. The ’74 Panthers finished with a 7-4 record, but did not receive a Roper, Jim Dyar, Larry Holton, Jackie Sherrill, Bob Matey, George Haffner, Joe Avezzano, Bob bowj invitation, the onjy time during Leahy, Joe Madden, and Keith Schroeder. I 996 Pitt Footfiaff l99B PITT FOOTBALL A Mainr Chane I41 three running backs in its offense. Majors’ first Pittsburgh stay that the Panthers did not go bowling. With the explosive one-two backfield punch of Tony Dorsett and Elliott Walk- er, plus speedy, shifty junior quarter- back Robert Haygood, the 1975 season became known as the “Yearofthe Veer.” The Panthers opened the season with a 19-9 victory at Georgia before venturing to Oklahoma, where they were defeated by the Sooners, 46-10, the worst loss during the Majors Era. Dorsett ran for a career-low 17 yards on 12 carries. Pitt rebounded to post back-to-back shut- outs of William & Mary and Duke, before the offense erupted in a 55-6 victory against Temple at Veterans Stadium, then in a 52-20 rout of Army at West Point. In that game, Dorsett rushed for a school-reco_rd 268 yards in less than three quarters of action. But Pitt’s bal- loon burst the following week as Navy spoiled Homecoming ’75 with a 17-0 The 1975 season was known as the "Year of the Veer." With the explosive one- two backfield punch of Tony Dorsett and Elliott Walker (pictured above), plus speedy, shifty junior quarterback Robert Haygood (right), Pitt practically had 1975: "THE YEAR IJF THE VEEB" t upset of the Panthers, with Haygood going down with an injury late in the game. Sophomore Matt Cavanaugh made his first collegiate start the follow- ing week, a 38-0 shutout win at Syra- cuse. The Panthers lost at West Virgin- ia, 17-14, the next week, but came back to defeat Notre Dame, 34-20, with Dorsett running for 303 yards. Pitt lost another heartbreaker, 7-6, to Penn State at Th ree Rivers Stadium. The Panthers finished their 1975 season as Haygood, Dorsett and Walker each topped 100 yards rush- ing as Pitt defeated Kansas, 33-19, at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas, setting the stage for the 1976 season. With 18 of the 22 starters returning from the 1975 season, a few brave souls (none of the pollsters) dared to predict that Pitt would win the 1976 national championship. The ’75 Panthers ended the season ranked in both wire service polls for the first since 1963. And with a 1996 Pitt }"oot6afl' veteran team led by senior Tony Dorsett, the Panthers appeared to be a better- than-even choice against each of their 11 scheduled opponents. Pitt was orig- inally scheduled to visit Notre Dame in mid-October, but ABC television offi- cials, recognizing an intriguing matchup when they saw one, persuaded both schools to open the season on Septem- ber 11 in South Bend. Pitt’s 31-10 victory, highlighted by Dorsett’s 181- yard rushing performance, provided the perfect forum from which the Panthers could state their case to the nation — and the pollsters. The convincing win was the springboard to the most memo- rable season in modern Pitt football his- tory. Along the way, Dorsett became the school’s first—and on|y——Heisman Tro- phywinner,aswe|lastheleading ground gainer in NCAA Division l-A history; Carson Long became the nation’s all- time leading scorer; and Pitt went unde- I996 PIIT FOOTBALL A Major change feated for the first time since the 1937 Panthers of Coach Jock Sutherland. Prior to Pitt’s Sugar Bowl victory against Georgia that gave the Panthers the na- tional championship, Majors announced his decision to leave Pitt at the end of the season to return to coach his alma mat- er, Tennessee, where he stayed as head coach through the 1992 season. On December 11, 1992, Majors was reintroduced as Pitt’s new football coach. In 1993, the Panthers exceeded pre- season expectations by winning three games, including two dramatic victories on ESPN Thursday night telecasts against favored Southern Mississippi and Rutgers. The 1994 Panthers compiled an iden- tical record of 3-8. The team's improve- ment, though, was apparent; Pitt was in virtually every game and had an oppor- tunity to win at least three of their defeats Louisville (33-29), West Virginia (47- 41), and Miami (17-12) late in the game. And now in the fourth season of his second tour at Pitt, Majors continues to lay the foundation for the future of Pitt football. 142 Al Romano (left) and Gary Burley (right) were two of Pitt's stardefensive linemen during Majors first four years at Pitt and helped forge Pitt's defensive reputation, which became a model for college football through the mid-19805. Romano was a three-year starter along Pitt's under- rated defensive front from 1 974-76. Burley, a junior-college transfer from Texas, solidified Pitt's defensive line during Majors‘ first two seasons at Pitt before going on to a standout NFL career with the Cincinnati Bengals. Majors‘ first four seasons at Pitt were capped with championship in 1976, when the team finished with a 12-0 record and defeated Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, 27-3. After that game, Majors made the triumphant ride on his players‘ shoulders. -z.:’,‘."\ it the national Sixteen years later Majors returned to Pitt in hopes of returning the Panthers to national prominence. I 996 ,7-‘itt Footfinff I998 PITT FOOTBALL Sherrill’s Panthers: Beasts at the East The Sporting News in 1987 selected the 25 greatest college football teams of all time. The 1980-81 Pitt teams, selected as a tandem entry, ranked 12th. Pitt’s 1976 national champion- ship squad was tabbed the 17th-best team in history. In The Sporting News’ tribute to the 1980 and 1981 Panthers, writer Phil Axelrod recalled a poignant moment just prior to the start of the 1980 sea- son: "Jackie Sherrill was in a mischie- vous mood when he pitted college football’s most overpowering defense against one of its most explosive of- fenses on that sultry summer after- noon in 1980. "A sharp blast from his whistle halted practice and sent players scurrying into a huddle at midfield. Sherrill walked to the 1-yard line, put down a ball, and smiled. ’First-team offense, first-team defense,’ he barked. ‘Get out there.‘ Hugh Green, Rickey Jackson, and the rest of the Panthers’ defensive crew strapped on their helmets and saun- tered into position. Stoically, Dan Marino, Mark May, and Russ Grimm led the offense into position for battle. ‘‘‘I knew it would be a war," Sherrill recalled. "‘There was a lot of talent on that field. A lot of pride, too.‘ “Marino took the snap from center, spun to his right and planted the ball into the midsection of 230-pound fullback Randy McMillan. The lines collided with a thunder- ous crash and McMillan lunged toward the goal line, grinding his torso through a maze of tangled shoulder pads. "The offensive players shot their arms skyward to signal a touchdown. The de- fense stomped up and down in celebration. “‘We stuffed it,’ remembered linebacker Sal Sunseri. “No way did they make it. They thought they made it." "After a brief scuffle, Sherrill’s directive clarified matters. Obediently, Marina and Co. tramped off to run laps as the howling defenders sprinted to the locker room. "That was the final play of the final scrim- mage of fall camp. It was also the first, and last time Sherrill pitted his first-team of- fense against his starting defense. ‘I didn’t do it again because I didn’t want them to hurt each other,‘ he said. ‘They really went after each other."' The collection of talent Pitt had in the early 1980s was almost unfathomable. Wrote Axelrod: "The names roll off the tongue, a litany of All-America and All-Protalent. Hugh Green, Coach Jackie Sherrill with quarterback Dan Marino, one of a long line of local greats who stayed at home during Sherrill’s Pitt term. Rickey Jackson, Dan Marino, Russ Grimm, Jimbo Covert, Carlton Williamson, Bill Maas, Bill Fralic, Mark May, Sal Sunseri. "That was the best football team ever assembled, talent-wise,“ Sherrill said of his 1980 squad. “They get a lot better when you sit back and look at what they’ve done. Never, ever, has a team produced that many great players.“ ‘'I have never seen a college defense like that," Foge Fazio, then the Panthers’ defen- sive coordinator, said of those Pitt squads. It was an attacking defense. They shut people down and took the ball away from them.“ Green and Jackson, the defensive ends in 1980, were quiet assassins. Linemates Greg Meisner, Bill Neill, and Jerry Boyarsky howled like wild animals as they lined up over the ball. The middle three linemen in ’81—Dave Puzzuoli, J.C. Pelusi, and Maas— were known as the "Pac-Men.” "‘The huddles were wild,“ Sunseri said. “We knew what we had. We knew we had the No. 1 defense in the country. We dominated teams. “We knew there was not a tackle in the country faster than Meisner. There was nobody from a technique standpoint better than Neill. There was not a better nose guard than Boyarsky. And when you looked outside, my God, there was Hugh Green on one side, and there was Rickey Jackson on the other. "What I had to do was clog up the middle and bounce people outside to the All-Pros.” All five starters in Pitt’s defensive front in 1980 — Green, Jackson, Boyarsky, Meisner, and Neill — went on to become starters in the NFL as rookies, but that 1980 defense had some additional TNT behind it, includ- ing Sunseri, a first—-team All-Ameri- can, and safety Carlton Williamson, who would start for the Super Bowl champion San Francisco 49ers in 1981. Marino and fellow quarterback Rick Trocano, running backs McMillan and Bryan Thomas, and receivers Julius Dawkins and Dwight Collins gave the Panthers great strength at the skill positions. But it was an immensely gifted group in the engine room — the offensive line coached by Joe Moore — that provided the foundation for success for those teams. "There were games when my uni- form never got dirty," said Marino. "There were games when I never hit the ground. That’s incredible.“ Marino‘s mammoth wall of protection in 1980 included tackles Jim Covert and Mark May, who won the Outland Trophy; guards Emil Boures, Rob Fada, Ron Sams, and Paul Dunn; and center Russ Grimm. "I don’t know if anybody’d ever had a line like that,“ said Moore. "They were mean. They were tough. They beat people up. Grimm was the leader. He was all business when he put on his helmet. He was a total football player." And when future All-Pros Covert, May, and Grimm departed for the NFL, along with Sams, Fada, and Boures, there were some richly talented replacements waiting in the wings, including Jim Sweeney, a great lineman at Pitt who went on to have an outstanding career as a center for the New York Jets, and Bill Fralic, a three-time All- American who was one of the finest college linemen in the history of the game. ‘‘I don’t know if Pitt, or anybody else, will ever have that many great athletes at the same time,“ said Jackie Sherrill of his Pitt teams in the early 19803. “We had a great player at every position on the field, offense and defense. We didn’t have a weakness in those years." 1996 Pitt Tootfiaff I998 PITT FOOTBALL Pitt's Retired Jerseys TIJNY IIOBSETT HALFBAGK 1973-78 In 1973, a skinny freshman tailback from Hopewell High School in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, named Tony Dorsett, began a career at Pitt that would lead to a national championship, the Heisman Trophy, and individual acclaim as the greatest running back in the history of college football. In his fabulous four—year career at Pitt, Dorsett set or tied 18 collegiate rushing records — more than any other player in the history of college football. He established the NCAA’s all-time career rushing record with 6,082 yards. (His overall total at Pitt, including his yardage from three bowl games, was 6,526.) Dorsett added to his list of impressive accolades by being named to both the college and pro football Halls of Fame. He was the first major college back to compile four 1,000-yard seasons. He became the first freshman consensus All-American since 1944, and was the first sophomore ever named to the Playboy All-America team. Pitt had finished 1-10 in 1972, the year before Dorsett entered Pitt. As a freshman in 1973, Dorsett burst on the college scene with 100 yards rushing against Georgia in Pitt’s opening game. In the 1973 regular season, he went on to rush for 1,586 yards, the most ever by a college freshman, while recording the first 1,000-yard season in Pitt history. He helped lead Pitt to a 6-5-1 record and a berth in the Fiesta Bowl. In only his 15th game, early in his sophomore season, he broke Marshall Goldberg’s Pitt career rushing record of 1,957 yards. He rushed for 1,004 yards as a sophomore. As a junior in 1975, he rushed for 1,544 yards in the regular season, including a memorable 303—yard performance against Notre Dame. In the final seven games of his senior season, as Pitt was charging toward the national championship, he averaged 215 yards rushing per game en route to leading the nation in rushing with 1,948 yards. Having finished fourth in the Heisman balloting as a junior in 1975, Dorsett became Pitt’s first Heisman Trophy winner in 1976. He earned 701 of a possible 842 first-place votes for an overall total of 2,357 points, finishing far ahead of second-place finisher Ricky Bell of USC (1,346 points). 1996 ,'Pitt footfiaff The 5-11, 192-pound Dorsett was a magical optical illusion, blending his 4.3 speed, supernatural acceleration, and Houdini-like escape artistry with open-field cutting so superbly executed it tended to escape detection by the naked eye. As teammate Al Romano once put it, ''I hate to practice against him. Trying to tackle him is like trying to catch a fly." One revealing measure of his greatness occurred late in his senior season against Penn State. At halftime, with the game tied 7-7, Head Coach Johnny Majors decided to switch Dorsett, who despite scoring one touchdown had pretty much been held in check by the Nittany Lions in the first half, from tailback to fullback. Dorsett wound up rushing for 173 yards and scoring a touchdown in the second half as Pitt coasted to a 24-7 win. Dorsett finished with 224 yards rushing, and his two touchdowns enabled him to break a 30-year- old-record set by Glenn Davis of Army. Dorsett scored 356 points in his four seasons, two more than Davis, the 1946 Heisman Trophy winner, had in his four campaigns as a Cadet. ''I didn’t think they could run up the gut like that on us," said Penn State Head Coach Joe Paterno. ''I didn’t think I’d see Dorsett at fullback. We just weren’t ready for the unbalanced stuff." Asked to describe Dorsett in more detail, Paterno simply said, "How many ways can you say great?” Pitt Head Coach Johnny Majors said it differently. ''I could coach another 100 years and never get the opportunity to coach another back like Dorsett," he said. ''I consider it an honor to be his college coach." With Dorsett setting a Sugar Bowl record by rushing for 202 yards, Pitt went on to crush Georgia, 27-3, to become the first Eastern team since Syracuse in 1959 to win the national championship. "We had accomplished our mission," Dorsett said. ''I think back to those college days often, and I can’t help but smile. l’ve never had more fun in my life. We were a part of history. We helped save Pitt football." And 22 years later, Anthony Dorsett Jr., son of Pitt’s only Heisman Trophy winner, continued the Dorsett legacy as a defensive back (1992-95). Dorsett's number 33 Pitt jersey was retired in 1976. With this touchdown run at Navy on October 23, 1976, Tony Dorsett became NCAA college football's all-time rushing leader. The Panthers won the game, 45-0. I998 PITT FOIJTBALL Pitt's Retired Jerseys Of all the kudos directed at quarterback Dan Marino during his four-year career at Pitt from 1979-82, this one from Florida State Head Coach Bobby Bowden summed Marino up best: "He's a pro quarterback in college, really.” Marino, a hometown hero who attended Central Catholic High School in the shadow of the Pitt campus in Oakland, was one of the most eagerly sought high school athletes in the country, both for his immense football skills and his baseball ability. Marino was a bona fide Major League Baseball prospect, both as a pitcher and a shortstop, and was drafted in the fourth round in 1979 by the Kansas City Royals, who projected him as a third baseman or outfielder. But he decided to cast his lot with football, and with Pitt, and by the time he graduated in 1983, he had become Pitt’s all-time passing leader with 8,597 yards and 79 touchdown passes. "Dan Marino is the best quarterback l’ve ever coached against at the collegiate level,” said Penn State Head Coach Joe Paterno. The 6-4, 215-pound All-American had a rocket—launching right arm and a lightning release. Marino was a classic drop-back quarterback. But his success as a quarterback, and as a leader, transcended his physical skills. In 1979, Marino led the Panthers to a Fiesta Bowl victory after replacing injured Rick Trocano in the season’s seventh game. He set a Pitt freshman record with 1,680 yards passing. Marino also led the Panthers to two difficult road victories against rivals West Virginia (24-7) and Penn State (29-14), and a 16-10 win against Arizona in the Fiesta Bowl. Dan Marino finished his Pitt career with a school-record 79 touchdown passes. I 996 Pitt J’oot6m't' I45 DAN MAHINIJ EIUABTEBBAIIK 1979-82 As a sophomore in 1980 he was one of the country's leading passers until he was sidelined with a knee injury, and in a twist of fate, was replaced by Trocano, who had been starting at free safety. Marino had guided the Panthers to victories in five of their first six games. Even though he missed the rest of the season, Marino still finished with 1,513 yards and 14 touchdowns. But it was his magical junior season in 1981 that truly earmarked him for greatness, and put him on a path that one day surely will lead to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton. Marino passed for 2,876 yards and a school-record 37 touch- downsthat year, leading Pitt to its third consecutive 11-1 record. He also set a single—game record by throwing for six touchdowns against South Carolina. He enhanced his reputation for delivering in the clutch in the 1982 Sugar Bowl, when he fired a 33-yard touchdown pass to tight end John Brown with just 35 seconds remaining in the game to give Pitt a pulsating, come-from-behind 24-20 victory over Georgia. That victory put the icing on the winningest three-year stretch in Pitt history— three consecutive 11- 1 seasons for a combined record of 33-3. It was also the third consecutive bowl victory for the Panthers, who defeated Arizona, 16-10, in the Fiesta Bowl to close the 1979 season and crushed South Carolina, 37-9, in the 1980 Gator Bowl. Marino closed out his career at Pitt in 1982 by passing for 2,432 yards, the fourth-highest single-season total in Pitt history, and 17 touchdowns, as Pitt, under new Head Coach Foge Fazio, finished 9-3, including a loss to SMU in the Cotton Bowl. A first-round draft pick by the Miami Dolphins in 1981, Marino has rewritten many of the NFL’s passing records and has been selected to the Pro Bowl eight times, six as the starting quarterback. He currently holds 22 NFL records and is tied for six other marks. In 1995, Marino became the NFL’s all-time passing leader in both career passing yardage and career touchdown passes (48,841 yards and 352 TDS), surpassing Fran Tarkenton in both categories. Marino had his number 13 Pitt jersey retired in 1982. T996 PITT FIIIJTBALL Pitt's Retired Jerseys HUGH GREEN DEFENSIVE END I977-8|] Green won the 1980 Maxwell and Lombardi Awards, and finished second in the Heisman Trophy balloting. 148 ’’People were petrified of (Hugh) Green. But they couldn’t run away from him because we had Rickey Jackson on the other side of the line. ” —Sa| Sunseri Pitt All-American I996 .T"itt Footfiaff Hugh Green was an amazing player, arguably, the most devas- tating defensive end in collegiate history. One of the most complete packages of speed, quickness, strength and savvy ever to play the college game, Green started every game but one in his four-year career at Pitt. What Tony Dorsett meant to Pitt's offense, Hugh Green had made that much impact on the defense. In his debut against Notre Dame as a freshman in 1977, he served notice of what was to come by racking up 11 tackles, a blocked punt, and two sacks against the eventual national champions. His mere presence could control an entire game, something the pro scouts noticed. Said Tampa Bay Buccaneers scouting director Ken Herock: "He was used like the MX missile, rotating from standup defensive end to all four linebacker positions, waiting for the proper time to explode. They disguised him so he could make plays, they moved him around a lot so that when the other team came up to the line of scrimmage, they’d say,'Where’s Green?"' "People were petrified of Green,” Sunseri said. "But they couldn’t run away from him because we had Rickey Jackson on the other side of the line.” Even when teams did try to run away from Green, it was usually fruitless. "l remember watching from the sidelines," said John Brown, a sophomore tight end on that 1980 team. "He'd be lined up on one side, and the other team would run a sweep wide to the opposite side. All of a sudden Green would just fly across the field and the runner would just disappear in a big roll of dust, and then you’d see Green — with his eyes real wide—just standing over the guy. He was awesome." The rest of the country agreed. Green, Pitt’s all-time career quarterback sack leader with 53, won the 1980 Maxwell Award as college football’s outstanding player and the Lombardi Award as the nation’s outstanding lineman. He was the UPI Player of the Year, and was second to South Carolina’s George Rogers in the Heisman Trophy ba|loting—the highest finish ever by a purely defensive player. Green was a first-round draft pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1981 and was traded to the Miami Dolphins in 1985. He was named twice to the AFC-NFC Pro Bowl. Green's number 99 Pitt jersey was retired during the final home game of the 1980 season. This past January, Green was selected for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame becoming the 18th Pitt player or coach to receive this recognition. He will be honored during the Hall of Fame's annual banquet on Dec. 10 in New York City. I998 PITT FOOTBALL Pitt's Retired Jerseys "Forget Superm_an._ He ’s the s_issy who has to leap alt/er tall buildings. Fralic knocks them down. —Joe G//martin, The Phoenix Gazette It must have been a disguise. The baby boy born to William and Dorothy Fralic on Halloween of 1962 tipped the scales at seven pounds, three ounces. Who could have predicted this growth rate? At the age of nine, Billy Fralic weighed 175 pounds. As an eighth grader, he stood 6—foot-3 and weighed 235 pounds. And tales of his size are now almost as numerous (and legendary) as what he has accomplished in athletics. “l’ve always been big,” Fralic told former UPI writer Pohla Smith during an interview from Fralic’s playing days at Pitt. “l was always the biggest guy in my class. Even in grade school.” At the age of 13, Fralic developed a passion for weightlifting. Somewhat envious of his older brothers Mike and Joe, who would also grow up to play college football, young Bill wanted to pump the iron and develop his frame as well, even to the point of enlisting Mrs. Fralic to serve as spotter if the two older boys weren’t around. Andy Urbanic, who was the football coach at Penn Hills, and then an assistant at Pitt during part of Fralic’s career with the Panthers, remembers the uncommon dedication in Bill. ‘‘I never remember a kid who had such specific goals at such an early age,” Urbanic said. “He not only wanted to be a football player, but an offensive tackle in the NFL.” Fralic became the first sophomore ever to letter at Penn Hills, where he also became the WPIAL heavyweight wrestling champion as a junior, while becoming a Parade All—American as a senior football player. That same year, he was named Dial Male Athlete- Bill Fralic, a prototypical offensive lineman, had his sights set on a playing career at an early age. I 996 .7-‘itt J’oot6afl' BILL FBALIB OFFENSIVE TACKLE I981-84 of-the-Year, the same honor which went to Herschel Walker the year before. Considering his prolific career and reputation as an offensive lineman, few may remember that Fralic’s initial preseason (1981) camp at Pitt included a persistent question: ‘Will Fralic play offensive or defensive line?’ Offensive line coach Joe Moore was the happiest man in training camp when it was resolved to play Fralic at offensive tackle, in the spot vacated by Outland Trophy winner Mark May following the 1980 season. Following the Panthers’ 1983 win against Notre Dame in South Bend, the accolades began to pick up in intensity. “lt’s [playing against Fralic] something I can tell my kids 30 years from now,” said Notre Dame defensive lineman Eric Dorsey. “l’ve read so much about him; it’s like playing against a god. When you think of Pitt, you think of Bill Fralic.” Said Pitt Coach Foge Fazio: ‘‘I haven’t seen a better offensive lineman as a player or as a coach. I can’t believe anybody can be better than Bill.” And from his line coach, Joe Moore, one of the nation’s most highly respected teachers at that position: “Bill Fralic is the best. If you can find somebody better, bring him to me. l’ve been privileged to coach some good ones here. But none better than Bill Fralic. Those kind only pass through once.” Fralic was a three-time All-American for the Panthers and was the only underclassman to be among the four finalists for the Lombardi Trophy as a junior in 1983. For Fralic’s senior year, in an effort to find a tangible tool for Fralic’s accomplishments, the Pitt Sports Information Office con- ceived the “Pancake,” a statistical barometer for each time Fralic put an opposing defensive lineman on his back. An intern monitored every Pitt offensive play to determine the number of times the Panthers ran the play over Fralic’s position. In a 1983 game at Maryland, Pitt ran 11 consecutive plays over its star tackle. One of the first players selected in the 1985 NFL draft, Fralic was a four-time All-Pro member of the Atlanta Falcons. Fralic's number 79 Pitt jersey was retired in 1984. I998 PITT FIJIJTBALI. I596 tlutlnuk/Preseason Hnnnrs year who also gained valuable experience as a reserve line- backer, and sophomore Phillip Clarke, who saw moderate playing time in 1995. Clarke missed spring drills after having knee surgery last fall as a result of an injury he suffered in the next-to-last game of the year against Syracuse. Other linebacker candidates are returning letterman sophomore Darius Wesber, redshirt freshman Jason Moore, a converted defensive back whose first year has been plagued by inju- ries, and two walk-ons who could develop into important role players, Ken Konek and Nnamdi Nkwuo, a converted defen- sive back. Immediate contributions may also be made by several of Pitt's 1996 recruits. The secondary should be the strength of the defense; the only loss from 1995 is starting cornerback Anthony Dorsett. The positive side to Denorse Mosley's injury last year was it allowed Rasshad Whitmill, now a sophomore, to gain valu- able game experience quickly. Whitmill started a total of six games as a freshman and finished the season with 19 tack- les and two interceptions. Backing up Whitmill is returning letterman E.C. Varoutsos, a redshirt sophomore. Redshirt sophomore Chuck Brown is the projected starter at left cornerback and will also be backed up by Varoutsos. Pitt has depth and experience at the two safety positions. Re- turning free safety John Jenkins had a solid season in his first year as a starter and led the team with four interceptions in 1995. He could emerge as an All-Star candidate in 1996. Redshirt junior Curtis McGhee, who returns after missing the entire 1995 season because of knee surgery, claimed the starting strong safety position during spring role. He has played all four defensive back positions during his Pitt career and has been a solid performer for the Panthers. After a brief experiment at linebacker in 1995, senior Jimmy Will- iams will move back to strong safety. He and junior free safety Eric Kasperowicz are both quality backups and sea- soned veterans. "The keys this season are we have to continue to improve our third-down efficiency and to eliminate the big play," Driesbach said. "We have gotten a lot better at stopping the run and we feel that this is the best secondary we have had since we have been here." The Special Teams Majors vows the special teams will be much improved in 1996. With the return of starting placekicker Chris Ferencik and punter Nate Cochran that goal should be easily attain- able. Majors also has charged Linebackers Coach Bob Babich with the responsibility of overseeing the special teams units this year, which Majors believes will result in more co- hesive and efficient units. Two areas that particularly raised Majors’ ire in 1995 were the team’s punt protection (three blocked punts) and its kick- off return squad, which averaged 16.5 per return and ranked 99th in the country. I 996 Pitt J7oottiali' Placekicking should be in good hands with Ferencik being a year older and a year stronger. He emerged as a frontline kicker during his freshman year and was one of five finalists for the prestigious Lou Groza Award, presented annually to the most outstanding placekicker in college football. He missed just two placekicks all year, a PAT attempt against Temple, and a field goal attempt in Pitt’s final game versus West Virginia. He had connected on 23 straight field goals until his miss. Ferencik also converted his first 18 straight PATs. Cochran will assume the starting punting duties for a third straight year. He had one of his best seasons last year, aver- aging 42.9 yards a punt, which ranked 14th in the country. Cochran’s efforts were also instrumental in Pitt’s net punting average of 38.2 yards, which ranked 16th in the country. Whitmill, Demetrius Harris, Kasperowicz and Butler, if healthy, will all compete for kickoff returning duty, while Whitmill, Jenkins and Kasperowicz will vie for the punt re- turner spot. TJQEIS lE'.$|ELEl$®[r‘l] [H]®[R‘]@[fi3$ Billy West (RB) @‘Athlon College Football 1996 All-Big East (1st Team) @“Athlon’s All—American Best of the Rest ®“Bob Griese’s College Football All-Big East C-“Llndy’s All-Big East (1st Team) @“Lindy’s Most Valuable Players (Young Studs) @“Preview Sports College Football All-Big East Ath/on College Football 1996 All-Big East Team §‘Athlon’s All—American Best of the Rest <-“Bob Griese's Yearbook All-Big East <9“Lindy’s All-Big East (1st Team) 1-3*‘Street & Smith's Honorable Mention All-American ?Street & Sm/th’s Al/—East '«’s“The Sporting News All-Big East (1st Team) Tony Orlandini (OT) ?Bob Griese's Yearbook Big East (2nd Team) ’«?‘Llndy’s Big East All-Conference (2nd Team) 3‘ The Sporting News All-Big East (2nd Team) I998 PITT FOOTBALL Pi“ Hall OT FHIIIEIS National Football Foundation Hall of Fame Hugh Green, one of the most feared defensive players in the history of college football, is Pitt's most recent inductee into National Football Foundation Hall of Fame. Green's selection to the Hall of Fame marks the second time in three years a Pitt player has received that honor. Tony Dorsett was inducted in December of 1994. Green, whose brilliant collegiate career spanned from 1977—80, was the recipient of the Maxwell and Lombardi Awards, and was runner-up to George Rogers for the 1980 Heisman Trophy, the highest finish ever by a purely defensive player. Green finished his career as Pitt's all-time sack leader (53). He went on to become a first-round draft pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1981 and was twice voted to the Pro Bowl. He will be inducted into the Hall of Fame during the Foundation's annual banquet on Dec. 10 in New York. Pitt Football Coach John Majors was in- ducted into the College Football Hall of Fame on June 10,1988, to recognize his brilliant playing days at Tennessee (1954- 56). Pitt's, College Football Hall of Fame inductees Len Casanova—1950 (Coach) Avereii Danieil--—-1934-36 Tom Davies--1918-21 Mike Ditka—1958-60 Joseph Donchess——1927~29 Tony Dorsett——1973-76 Hugh Green—1977-80 Marshall Goldberg-—~—1936-38 Johnny Majors——1954-56* Herb McCracken—1918-20 George McLaren——1915-18 Robert Peck———1913-‘E6 Joe Skladany--1931-33 Herb Stein--1918-21 Dr. John B. Sutherland——1914-17 (Player), 1924-38 (Coach) Joseph Thompson——‘i 904-O6 (Player), 1908-12 (Coach) Hube Wagner-1910-13 Glenn "Pop” Warner—-1915-23 (Coach) Eligibility requirements for players: must be at least 10 years past graduation date, and cannot presently be playing professional football. *Majors was inducted for his ac- complishments as a player at Tennessee. I48 Pitt Coach John Majors (left) and Tony Dorsett led Pitt to its last national championship in 1976 and both were later selected to the College Football Hall of Fame. Pro Football Hall of Fame Tony Dorsett became the second and most recent Pitt football player to be select- ed into both the pro and college football Halls of Fame. Dorsett ended a brilliant career at Pitt and started his NFL career by guiding Dallas to a victory in Super Bowl Xll. He left his professional mark as the NFL’s third—|eading rusher behind Walter Payton and Eric Dickerson. Dorsett has the distinction of being the only player in the history of football to win the Heisman Trophy, a collegiate national cham- pionship, a Super Bowl championship, and to be elected into the college and pro football Halls of Fame. Mike Ditka, who was inducted in 1988, was Pitt’s first player to be inducted into both Halls. Ditka was an All—America tight end at Pitt in 1960, his senior season. Ditka’s pro football career included All—Pro honors. He also was a member of the Chigago Bears’ 1963 NFL Championship squad. Ditka worked as an assistant coach at Dallas for nine seasons and spent another 11 seasons as the head coach of the Chicago Bears. The Bears won Super Bowl XX under Ditka. Joe Schmidt, Pitt’s other inductee in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, was an All-Amer- ica linebacker at Pitt in 1952. He went on to I 996 Pitt }7ootC\nl'l' spend 13 years with the Detroit Lions, and was a member of the Lions’ two NFL cham- pionship teams. He later coached the team for six seasons and led Detroit to its only playoff appearance of the 1970s. He was inducted in 1973. Joe Schmidt, an All-America linebacker at Pitt, was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1973, afteran outstanding 13-year NFL career. I998 PITT FOOTBALL Pitt's cnllee of coaches An extension of the great Pitt football tradition is the list of men who played at Pitt and/or served as assistant or head coaches at Pitt, and then moved on to coach at either the collegiate or professional levels. Prod- ucts of the Panther football program can still be seen along the sidelines at college and professional football games across the Unit- ed States. Quite a few men who have worked as assistant coaches at Pitt — but did not necessarily attend Pitt as undergraduates — have also gone on to distinguished ca- reers at other schools besides Pitt. In the 106 years of Pitt football history, eight men who went to school and played their football at Pitt later coached the Pan- thers: W.D. Hockensmith (1901), Joe Thompson (1908-12), Jock Sutherland (1924-38), Charley Bowser (1939-42), Walter Milligan (1947-49), John Michelosen (1955-65), Carl DePasqua (1969-72), and Serafino “Foge” Fazio (1982-85). Three former Pitt players also coached the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Foot- ball League.John Michelosen coached the Steelers from 1948-51, and compiled a 20- 26-2 record during that period, while Jock Sutherland directed the Steelers for the 1946 and 1947 campaigns, posting a 13-9- 1 mark. A third Pitt alumnus Mike Nixon- known as Mike Nicksick during his playing and assistant coaching career at Pitt — never served as head coach of the Pan- thers, but was the Steelers‘ head coach in 1965 when the pro team played its home games at Pitt Stadium. Another former Pitt great Joe Walton, former head coach of the NFL's New York Jets, is now the head coach at Robert Morris College, located in Pittsburgh, which won seven games during its inaugural season in 1994. Marty Schottenheimer 149 Joe Avezzano, assistant coach at Pitt (1973-76), head coach at Oregon State (1980-84). Charlie Bailey, assistant coach at Pitt (1982), head coach at Memphis State (1986-88). Leeman Bennett, assistant coach at Pitt (1966), head coach of the Atlanta Falcons (1977-82) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1985-86). Dick Bestwick, assistant coach at Pitt (1966), head coach at Virginia (1976-81). Frank Cignetti, assistant coach at Pitt (1966-68), head coach at West Virginia (1976-79) and Indiana University of Pa.(l986-present). Ron Dickerson, assistant coach at Pitt (1979-81), head coach at Temple (1993-). Wally English, assistant coach at Pitt (1979-80), head coach at Tulane(1983-84). Serafino “Foge” Fazio, assistant coach at Pitt (1969-71 and 1977-81), head coach at Pitt (1982- 85). Paul Hackett, assistant coach at Pitt (1989), head coach at Pitt (1989-92). Ernie Heflerle, assistant coach at Pitt (1951-58, 1962-64 and 1970-72), head coach at Boston College (1960-61). Willie Jeffries, assistant coach at Pitt (1972), head coach at Wichita State (1979-82). Jimmy Johnson, assistant coach at Pitt (1977- 78), head coach at Oklahoma State (1979-83), University of Miami, FL (1984-88), and Dallas Cowboys (1989-93). Pat Jones, assistant coach at Pitt (1978), head coach at Oklahoma State (1984-1994). Pitt’s NFL Head Coaches Here is a list of former Pitt assistants, the years they were staff members with the Panthers, and the head coaching jobs they later had: Bill Kern, assistant coach at Pitt (1930-36), head coach at Carnegie Tech (1937-39), head coach at West Virginia (1940-42, 1946-47). Bill Lewis, assistant coach at Pitt (1966-67), head coach at Wyoming (1977-79), East Carolina (1989- 91), and Georgia Tech (1992—present). Joe Pendry, assistant coach at Pitt (1978-79), head coach of Pittsburgh Maulers of United States Football League (1984). George Pugh, assistant coach at Pitt (1981), head coach at Alabama A&M (1989-90). Jackie Sherrill, assistant coach at Pitt (1973-75), head coach at Washington State (1976), head coach at Pitt (1977-81), at Texas A&M (1982-88), and at Mississippi State (1991—present). Chuck Stobart, assistant coach at Pitt (1985), head coach at Wichita State (1988-89), head coach at Memphis State (1989-1994). Dave Wannstedt, assistant coach at Pitt (1974- 78), head coach of Chicago Bears (1993-present). Frank Cignetti Dave Wannstedt Consistent with Pitt’s impressive list of players who have gone on to distinguish themselves as players in the National Football League, so too is the list of men who have served as head coaches in that professional circuit. Name Team/Years Luby DiMelio ........................................ .. Pittsburgh, 1934 Mike Ditka ............................................ .. Chicago Bears, 1982-92 Hal Hunter ............................................ .. Indianapolis, 1984 Bill McPeak .......................................... .. Washington, 1961-65 John Michelosen .................................. .. Pittsburgh, 1948-51 Mike Nixon ........................................... .. Pittsburgh/\Nashington, 1959-60; Pittsburgh, 1965 Joe Schmidt ......................................... .. Detroit, 1967-72 Marty Schottenheimer ......................... .. Cleveland, 1984-88 Kansas City, 1989-present Jock Sutherland ................................... .. Brooklyn, 1940-41; Pittsburgh, 1946-47 Joe Walton ........................................... .. New York Jets, 1983-89 Dave Wannstedt .................................. .. Chicago Bears, 1993-present K J I 996 J-‘ttt Footfiafl I998 PITT FOOTBALL A"-AI|'IEI'iI3CaII5 4 The following list of Pitt’s First Team All- Americans was compiled from various sources, including the NCAA Football Guide, and consists of players who were first team selections on one or more of the All-Ameri- can teams of the last 73 years. Over the years, these selections were made by Walter Camp, Grantland Rice, Casper Whitney, INS, AP, UPI, NANA, NEA, the Football Writers, the Football Coaches Association, the All-America Board, Newsweek and The Sporting News. Pitt’s First -Team All-Americans Year Name Pos. 1914 ....Robert Peck ...................... .. C 1915.....Robert Peck ...................... .. C 1916.....Ftobert Peck ...................... .. C 1916.....James Herron ................... .. E 1916 ....Andy Hastings .................. .. F 1916 ....Claude Thornhill ............... .. G 1917 ....H.C. Carlson ..................... .. E 1917.....Jock Sutherland ................ .. G 1917.....Dale Sies .......................... .. G 1917 ....George McLaren .............. .. F 1918.....Leonard Hilty .................... .. T 1918..... Tom Davies ...................... .. B 1918.....George McLaren .............. .. F 1920 ....Tom Davies ...................... .. B 1920.....Herb Stein ......................... .. C 1921 .....Herb Stein ......................... .. C 1925.....Ra/ph Chase ..................... .. T 1927 ....Bill Kern ..... ..................... .. T 1927 .....Gilbert We/ch .................... .. B 1928.....Mike Getto ........................ .. T 1929 .....Joe Donchess ................... .. E 1929 Ray Montgomery .............. .. G 1929 ....Toby Uansa ...................... .. H 1929 ....Thomas Parkinson ........... .. B 1931 .....Jesse Quatse ................... .. T 1932 .....Joe Skladany .................... .. E 1932 Warren He//er ................... .. B 1933 .....Joe Skladany .................... .. H 1934 Charles Han‘wig ................ .. E 1934 ....George Shotwell ............... .. G 1934 Isadore Weinstock ............ .. C 1935 ....Art Detzel .......................... .. T 1936.....AvereIlDanie// ................... .. T 1936 ....Wi|liam Glassford ............. .. G 1937 ....Frank Souchak ................. .. E 1937 ....Bill Daddio ......................... .. E 1937..... Tony Matisi ....................... .. T 1937 .....Marshall Goldberg ............ .. B 1938 .....Marshall Goldberg ............ .. B 1938 ....Bill Daddio ......................... .. E 1941 ....Ralph Fife ......................... .. G 1949 ....Bernie Barkouskie ............ .. G 1952 ....Eldred Kraemer ................ .. T 1952 ....Joe Schmidt ...................... .. LB 1956.....Joe Walton ....................... .. E Marll olderg, wo-time All-American, fights for yarag urig Pi l-3icto a Nebraska in 1937. Year Name Pos. 1958.....John Guzik ....................... .. G 1960.....Mike Ditka ......................... .. E 1963.....Paul Martha ...................... .. B 1963 ....Ernie Borghetti .................. .. T 1973 ....Tony Dorsett ..................... .. RB 1974 ....Tony Dorsett ..................... .. RB 1974 ....Gary Burley ...................... .. MG 1975 ....Tony Dorsett ..................... .. RB 1976 Tony Dorsett ..................... .. RB 1976.....Al Romano ........................ .. MG 1977 ....Matt Cavanaugh ............... .. QB 1977..... Randy Holloway ................ .. DT 1977.....Bob Jury ........................... .. DB 1977..... Tom Brzoza ...................... .. C 1978.....Hugh Green ...................... .. DE 1978 ....Gordon Jones ................... .. WR 1979 .....Hugh Green ...................... .. DE 1980.....Hugh Green ...................... .. DE 1980 .....Mark May .......................... .. OT 1981 .....Sal Sunseri ....................... .. LB 1981 ....Jimbo Covert .................... .. OT 1981 ....Dan Marino ....................... .. QB 1981 ....Julius Dawkins .................. .. SE 1982.....Jimbo Coven‘ .................... .. OT 1982 ....Bill Maas ........................... .. DT 1982 ....Bill Fralic ........................... .. OT 1983.....Bi/lFra/ic ........................... .. OT 1984 .....BillFra/ic ........................... .. OT 1986 .....Randy Dixon ..................... .. OT 1986..... Tony Woods ..................... .. DE 1987 ....Ezekia| Gadson ................ .. LB 1987..... Craig Heyward .................. .. RB 1988 .....Mark Stepnoski ................. .. OG 1988 ....Jerry Olsavsky .................. .. LB 1989 ....Marc Spindler ................... .. DT 1990 .....Brian Greenfield ............... .. P 1994 ....Ruben Brown ................... .. OT Italics indicates consensus status 1996 .7-‘itt Iootfiaff I50 Pitt Sixth in Divtsion 1-A Consensus All-Americans With a total of 46 players who have received consensus All-America recog- nition, Pitt ranks sixth among all Division 1-A schools. 1. ......Notre Dame .................. .. 93 2. .... ..Michigan ....................... ..65 3. ......USC ......... .. ................... .. 60; 4. .... ..Ohio State .................... ..58 5. ......Ok|ahoma .................... .. 52, 6. .... ..Pittsburgh .................... ..46 For a more detailed accounting of Pitt’s All- Americans, see the profiles on the following pages. ,,, v . - + a « v , - « » ¢ , s z ’ . ‘ . .‘ v’1'« ~ 4 4 « x i . : : . . .. Randy Holloway started for the Panthers from 1975-77 as a defensive tackle. I996 PITT FIIIJTBALI. All-Americans Robert Peck was Pitt's first All-American, an honor he claimed in three different seasons. The Panthers lost one game during his playing career. A total of 66 players at the University of Pitts- burgh have been honored as first-team All- Americans. The following describes each p|ayer’s career in brief: Robert Peck, 1914-16, center Robert Peck was Pitt’s initial first-team All-Ameri- can, being selected in 1914, 1915 and 1916. Pitt only lost one game in those three years. He was captain of the 1916 team that is rated among the greatest ofall time, both at Pittand in the nation. He was a roving center of the old variety and also an accurate passing center. After his graduation he moved to Culver Military Academy, where he was athletic director and head coach until his sudden death in 1934. James Herron, 1916, end James Herron becameaconsensus All-America end in 1916 after earning his fourth letter playing football for Pitt. He was a hard-nosed player who was known for his aggressive play on both offense and defense. He spent one year in the NFL playing for the Cleveland Tigers. Andy Hastings, 1916, back Andy Hastings became an All-American in 1916 after leading Pitt in scoring forthe third consecutive year. He is in 15th place on Pitt’s all-time rushing list with 1,527 yards. He led the Panthers in rushing in 1914 and 1915, and led the team in passing and interceptions in 191 6. Claude "Tiny” Thornhill, 1916, guard Claude"Tiny"Thornhi||was an All-America guard in 1916. He was a smart and aggressive guard who was quick off the line. Thornhill was a four-year lettermanfrom 1913-1916. He spentone season in the NFL playing for the Cleveland Tigers and the Buffalo All-Americans. H.C. Carlson, 1917, end H.C. Carlson gained All-America honors in 191 7 after being the captain of an undefeated team. He rates as one ofthe finest players Pitt has had. While at Pitt he earned four letters each in football, basket- ball and baseball, starring in each sport. In 1920, he earned his M.D. degree at the Pitt Medical School resulting in his nickname of "Doc.” He won great fame as Pitt’s basketball coach for 31 years. He won two national championships while compiling a 369-247 record, achievements which earned Carlson a spot in The Basketball Hall of Fame. Dale Sies, 1917, guard Dale Sies was an All-America guard in 1917. He was one of the finest athletes on the Pitt squad and was also known as a fierce defender. After spend- ing some time in the armed forces he returned to football where he became an NFL quarterback. He spentfive years in the NFL playing forthe Cleveland Tigers, Dayton Triangles, Rock Island Indepen- dents and the Kenosha Maroons. Jock Sutherland, 1917, guard Dr. John Bain (Jock) Sutherland was an All- America guard in 1917 and later became a great coach at Pitt. He entered Pitt a few years after leaving his native Scotland and was a regularon the teams of 1914-1 917 that lost one game during the entire period. in 1924, he became head coach at Pitt and in the next 15 years he won five national titles and took his teams to four Rose Bowls. He left Pitt in 1939 to coach the NFL’s Brooklyn Dodgers in 1940 and 1941. He latertook over as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers until his very sudden death in the spring of 1948. George McLaren, 1917-18, fullback George McLaren, who was an All-America full- back in 1917 and 1918, is regarded by many as Pitt’sall-timefinestfullback. The Panthers were 29- 1 during his career. He still holds the Pitt fullback rushing record for a season, with 782 yards, and has the record for the longest run from scrimmage. He scored 13touchdowns in 1917and was the team captain in 1918. McLaren’s most amazing achievement: he was neverstopped with- outagainonarunning play. Heis Pitt’sfifth all-time leading scorer with 183 points and 10th all-time rusher with 1,920 yards. He also spent two years apiece on the basketball and track teams. Tom Davies, 1918-20, back Tom Davies was a two-time All-American, in- cluding his freshman season of 1918 and also in 1920. He weighed less than 155 pounds, but had great speed and physical abilities. in 1918, he led Pitt in rushing, passing and receiving. He was Pitt’s al|—purpose yardage leader all four years that he played. In Pitt’s 27-21 victory over Penn in 1920, Davies threw atouchdown pass, rushed foratouch- down, returned a kickoff for a touchdown and inter- cepted a pass to set up another touchdown. He is sixth on Pitt’s all-time scoring list with 181 points and eighth in all-purpose yards with 3,931. Davies played one year in the NFL with the Hammond Pros and also briefly played baseball with the New York Giants. 1996 Pitt J-'oot6af( ISI Leonard Hilty, 1918, tackle Leonard Hilty became an All-America tackle in 1918 after spending a year in the Navy. He played for Pitt in 1 91 6 and then spent 1 91 7 in the Navy. Hilty, who went to Peabody High School, was ordered back to Pitt by the naval authorities to complete his education. He didn’t tell anybody he was coming back and just showed up for practice atthe beginning of the 1 91 8 season. He was bigger, stronger and in perfect physical condition leading to his All-America season. Herb Stein, 1920-21, center Herb Stein was a consensus All-American for Pitt in both his junior and senior seasons. Stein, who served as the team captain in 1920, was regarded as one of Pitt’s greatest offensive and defensive centers. His efforts at Pitt earned him induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. After leaving Pitt he went on tothe NFL, where he played six seasons with Buffalo, Toledo, Frankford and Pottsville. While playing with Toledo in 1922, he was selected as an All-Pro. His brother, Russ, was an All-America tackle at Washington and Jefferson. Ralph "Horse” Chase, 1925, tackle Ralph "Horse” Chase became a consensus All- American for his play at tackle in 1925. He was a three-yearletterman forthe Panthers who was very strong and agile. Following Pitt he spent one year in the NFL playing tackle for the Akron Indians. Bill Kern, 1927, tackle Bill Kern was selected as an All-America tackle in 1927. His relentless enthusiasm made him a team leader both on and off the field. Following his All-America season, he spent two years in the NFL playing tackle for the Green Bay Packers. Gilbert "Gibby” Welch, 1927, running back Gilbert "Gibby” Welch, who was known as a two- way offensive weapon with his running and passing ability, was selected as an All-American in 1927. In 1925, he led Pitt in rushing and passing. in 1926, he led the Panthers in rushing, passing, receiving and scoring. In 1927, Welch was the leading rusher in the nation. He ranks 11th on Pitt’s all-time rushing list with 1,880 yards. He is in a three-way tie for Pitt’s longest kickoff return with his 105-yard runback against West Virginia in 1927. He spent two years in the NFL with the New York Yankees and the Providence Steamroller. Mike Getto, 1928, tackle In 1928, Mike Getto was a unanimous choice as an All-America tackle. He was picked as the Outstanding Panther of the Year and played in the East-West Shrine Game. Toby Uansa, 1929, halfback Toby Uansa earned All-America honors in 1929 after leading Pitt in rushing, interceptions and scoring. The previous season he led the Panthers in passing and interceptions. Uansa grew up in McKees Rocks, where he earned 16 letters in high school. He was a fast halfback who was very hard to stop. His speed was utilized on special teams where he twice won games for Pitt on kickoff returns. I998 PITT FIIIITBALL All-Americans Joe Donchess, 1929, end Joe Donchess earned All-America honors in 1929 after leading Pitt in receiving for the second consecutive year. He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame. While attending Pitt’s Medical School he was a coach with the Pitt football team from 1930-32. He then coached the ends at Dartmouth from 1933-37 while attending its school of medicine. Donchess, who became an orthopedic surgeon, was a generous contributorto Pittfor more than 30 years and from 1960-62 was Chairman of the Pitt Annual Giving Fund. The Pitt football training room inside Gate 3 at Pitt Stadium was dedicated in his memory after he died in 1978. Ray Montgomery, 1929, guard In 1929, Ray Montgomery was selected as a consensus All-American. He was also a defensive standoutand labeled "the perfectguard” by Coach Jock Sutherland. In histime Montgomerywas hailed as one ofthe greatest linemen Pitt had ever produced. Thomas Parkinson, 1929, fullback Thomas Parkinson was an All-America fullback for Pitt in 1929. He was known as a triple-threat man for his ability to pass, catch and run with the ball. He was often used on short-yardage situations to plunge forward forthefirstdown. His All-America selection was greatly aided by a 182-yard rushing performance against Penn State. After leaving Pitt, Parkinson spent one year in the NFL with the Staten Island Stapletons. Jesse Quatse, 1931 , tackle Jesse Quatse was a consensus All-America tackle in 1931. He wentonto play with three different NFL teams. He was a member of the Green Bay Packers in 1933. Quatse played the end ofthe 1933 season and all of 1934 with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He finished his career with the New York Giants in 1935. Joe Skladany, 1932-33, end Joe Skladany was a two-time consensus All- America end in 1932 and 1933. He was a good pass receiver and also known for his tough defensive play. He stolethe defensive show in the 1 933 Rose Bowl against Stanford. In 1932, Skladany led Pitt in receiving. He played in both the East-West Shrine Game and the College All-Star Game in 1934. He spent one season in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and was laterelected to the College Football Hall of Fame. Warren Heller, 1932, back Warren Heller became aconsensus All-American for Pitt in 1932 after leading the Panthers in both rushing and passing forthethird consecutive season. He was able to kick, pass, run the ball, block and play defensive back. He ranks ninth on the all-time Pitt rushing list with 1,949 yards. Heller rushed for 200 yards in Pitt’s 19-12 win against Penn State in 1930. He went on to play three seasons in the NFL at halfback forthe Pittsburgh Steelers. Charles Hartwig, 1934, guard In 1934, Charles Hartwig was an All-America guard as Pitt’s team captain. The following season his picture was put on a Wheaties cereal box for being a football hero. He battled backfrom an injury which caused him to miss his entire sophomore year. A media guide referred to him as a brilliant defensive player and workmanlike on offense. He played brilliantly in the 1933 Rose Bowl. In 1935, Hartwig played in the East-West Shrine Game. His grandson, Craig Erickson, later played quarterback for the University of Miami and is currently with the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers. George Shotwell, 1934, center George Shotwell became an All-American for his offensive line play in 1934. He was highly regarded for his all-around skills. Shotwell was an intelligent football player known as a keen diagnostician of plays. ’’I have never seen his superior in this respect, and only a coach knows how valuable this quality is,” said Coach Jock Sutherland. Isadore Weinstock, 1934, fullback Isadore Weinstock was a smart and aggressive fullback who became an All-American in 1934. He was known as a crack ball-handler, especially on trick plays such as double passes and fake reverses. Weinstock was a fine blocker who also played defensive back, and kicked extra points and kickoffs. After suffering a broken nose he became one of the first players to wear aface mask. He led the Panthers in scoring in 1934 with 63 points. After Pitt he went on to the NFL, where he played three seasons at quarterback for Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Art Detzel, 1935, tackle Art Detzel made the shiftfrom guard to tackle and became an All-American. He was an aggressive, active playerwho was one ofthe strongest men on the squad. He was a fast and smart player on the offensive line. Detzel was also a member of the wrestling team, for which he served as captain in 1935. William Glassford, 1936, guard William Glassford switched from fullbackto guard and became an All-American in 1936. He was a very good blockerwho charged hard offthe line. He was a rugged player who was also known for his aggressiveness on defense. G|assford’steammates looked to him as a leader on the field. Averell Daniell, 1936, tackle In 1936, Averell Daniell became a walk-on All- American. Daniell, who wasfrom Mt. Lebanon High School, was known as a thinking man’s tackle. When asked to comment on Daniell, Coach Jock Sutherland called him, "one ofthe smartest tackles Pitt has produced - he has no bad habits and learned how to play his position the right way.” He was later elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. 1996 Pitt Footfiaff 152 Frank Souchak, 1937, end Frank Souchakwas an All-America end in 1937. In 1935, he led Pitt in both receiving and interceptions. He played in the 1938 East-West Shrine Game. He was a sure pass receiver who also blocked well. Hewasthe numberone playeron Pitt’s golfteam. Souchak spentone yearinthe NFL playing end forthe Pittsburgh Steelers. Bill Daddio, 1937-38, end Bill Daddio was an All-America end in both 1937 and 1938. He was known for his great speed and also handled the placekicking duties. He led Pitt in receiving yardage in 1936. In the 1 937 Rose Bowl, Daddio returned an interception 71 yards for a touchdown. He played in the 1 939 East-West Shrine Game. He went on to the NFL where he spent two seasons with the Chicago Cardinals and one with the Buffalo Bills. Tony Matisi, 1937, tackle Tony Matisi was picked as a consensus All- American in 1937 for his fine play on the offensive line. He wasafasttackle with atremendous capacity and affection for his work. Matisi was a big, aggressive player. He was alsoashotputteronthe trackteam. He spentone yearplayingtackleforthe Detroit Lions. Marshall Goldberg, 1937-38, running back Marshall Goldberg earned back-to-back All- America honors as a halfback (1937) and fullback (1938). He was an accomplished quick kicker, passer and blocker. He was always the first one on the practice field. His 1 ,957 yards rushing place him eighth on the all-time Pitt rushing list. Goldberg led the Panthers in rushing and passing in both 1936 and 1937. In 1937 he also led Pitt in intercep- tions. He spent eight years in the NFL playing halfback forthe Chicago Cardinals. Goldberg was later elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. Marshall Goldberg won All-America honors and was a Heisman Trophy finalist in 1938. I998 PITT FIIIJTBALL All-Americans Ralph Fife, 1941, guard Although Ralph Fife was an All-America guard more than 50 years ago in 1941 he is still remem- bered at Pitt. He was a fast and smart playerwith a keen sense of the playing field. Fife also handled the placekicking duties forthe Panthers. In 1942, he played in the East-West Shrine Game. He went on to the NFL to play two seasons with the Chicago Cardinals and one with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and was a high school coach in the Pittsburgh area for many years. Bernie Barkouskie, 1949, guard Bernie Barkouskie became an All-American in 1949 after being the starting left guard for four years. He helped himself reach that status by block- ing a punt that led to a dramatic 22-21 comeback victory against Penn. Following the 1949 season Barkouskie played in the Blue-Gray All-Star Clas- SIC. Eldred Kraemer, 1952, tackle Eldred Kraemer became an All-American in 1952 as a sophomore despite never playing high school football. He established himself during his fresh- man season when he intercepted a lateral pass and ran 49 yards and also blocked a punt. "Eldred Kraemer is as worthy an All-American as you will find,” said Pitt Coach Red Dawson. ”He is the fastest-reacting tackle I have ever coached and a great competitorwho neverseemsto tire.” Kraemer played in the 1 954 East-West Shrine game and the 1955 College All-Star Game. He spent one year in the NFL playing with the San Francisco 49ers. Kraemer died in an automobile accident in 1992. Joe Schmidt, 1952, linebacker In 1952, team captain Joe Schmidt became an All-America linebacker. He played in the 1952 North- South Game and the 1953 Senior Bowl. He often played hurt with his many knee, rib and shoulder injuries. He wenton to play with the Detroit Lionsfor 13seasons which included two NFL championship teams. He was an All-Pro eight times. He later coached the Detroit Lionsfor six seasons. Schmidt was the first Pitt player to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Joe Walton, 1956, end In 1956, Joe Walton became an All-American after leading Pitt in receiving for the second consecutive year. He was known for his great hands and abilityto run exceptionallyfine pass patterns. He used his small size to his advantage to block lower and more effectively. In 1956, he was named to the Academic All-America team. Walton played in the 1957 College All-StarGame. He spentfourseasons with the Washington Redskins and two with the New York Giants in the NFL. He coached the New York Jets from 1983-1989 and was formerly the offensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Walton is now the head coach for nearby Robert Morris College. John Guzik, 1958, guard John Guzik, who was an All-America guard in 1958, was known as "Bull” forthe way he would hit people on the field. He was the only Panther in 1958 to play over4OO minutes, averaging 42 minutes per game. He played in the 1958 East-West Shrine Game and was also named to the Academic All- America Team. He played in the 1959 College All- Star Game and the Hula Bowl. Guzik played two years with the Los Angeles Rams and one with the Houston Oilers. Mike Ditka, 1960, end Mike Ditka became an All-Americanin 1960 after leading Pitt in receiving for the third consecutive year. He was also an excellent linebacker and punter. Ditka, who was called "The Hammer” while at Pitt, was selected the winner of the Charles C. Hartwig Award as the seniorwho did the most to promotethe cause of athletics at Pitt. He also spent two years apiece on the basketball and baseball teams. In 1961 he was a first-round draft choice of the Chicago Bears and was a member oftheir 1 963 NFLChampionshipteam. Hewasalsoamemberof the Dallas Cowboys when they won Super Bowl Vl. He was an All-Profourtimes. Ditka becamethe second Pitt player to join the Pro Football Hall of Fame and is the only Pitt alumnus to be enshrined in both the pro and college Halls of Fame. He spent 11 seasons as head coach of the Chicago Bears where he led them to victory in Super Bowl XX. Paul Martha, 1963, running back After playing quarterback in 1961, Paul Martha moved to running back where he became an All- American in his second season atthe new position. In 1962, he led Pitt in both receiving and scoring. Following the 1963 season Martha played in the East-West Shrine Game, the Hula Bowl and the College All-Stargame. He wasthe number-one draft pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1964. He played six years with Pittsburgh and one with the Denver Broncos. Martha retired after the 1970 season and began practicing law. He has long been active in executive capacities with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Matt Cavanaugh was the Most Valuable Player of the 1976 Sugar Bowl, leading Pitt to the National Championship. 1 996 Pitt ,Foot6al'f Ernie Borghetti, 1963, tackle In 1963, Ernie Borghetti was an All-America tackle and played in several post-season games. He was in the East-West Shrine Game, the College All- Star Game and the Hula Bowl. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs but injured his knee during his first preseason. He retired from football to attend dental school and became a dentist in Youngstown, Ohio. Tony Dorsett, 1973-76, running back Tony Dorsett is the onlyfour-time Al|—American in the history of Pittfootball. He holds nearly every Pitt rushing record, such as 6,256 careeryards rushing and 2,150 yards in a season. He gained 100 yards or more 36 times including 20 consecutive games. He is Pltt’s al|—time leading scorer with 380 points. In 1976, he became the only Pitt player to win the Heisman Trophy. He also won the Walter Camp and Maxwell Awards. Dorsett became the first player in NCAA history to reach the 6,000-yard mark. His No. 33 has been retired by Pitt. In 1977, he was the first-round pick of the Dallas Cowboys and played 11 seasons with the Cowboys including two Super Bowls. He is in second place on the all- time NFL rushing list and holds the record for the longest run from scrimmage (99 yards). He played in four Pro Bowls with Dallas before finishing his careerwith the Denver Broncos. His son—Anthony Jr.—was a four-year letterman for the Panthers from 1992-95. Gary Burley, 1974, middle guard Gary Burley was an All-America middle guard known for his brute strength, quickness, speed, and desire to hit. He transferred to Pitt from Wharton Junior College in Texas after being a two-time JuniorCo|lege All-American. He played in the 1974 All-American Bowl and the 1 975 East-West Shrine Game. He played eight years with the Cincinnati Bengals, including Super Bowl XVI, and one with the Atlanta Falcons. Al Romano, 1976, middle guard |n1976 not only was Al Romano an All-American but he was regarded by many as the best nose- guard in the country. He was strong, quick and blessed with tremendous instincts. Romano, who was a three-year starter, was picked as the most outstanding lineman in Pitt’s 33-19 win over Kansas in the 1975 Sun Bowl. Following the 1976 season he played in the Hula Bowl and the Japan Bowl. Matt Cavanaugh, 1977, quarterback Matt Cavanaugh became an All-America quarterback in 1977, despite missing part of the season with a broken wrist. His 3,378 yards passing rank sixth on Pitt’s all-time passing list. in the 1977 Gator Bowl, Cavanaugh completed 23 of 36 passes for387yards andfourtouchdowns. lnthe previous season he helped lead Pitt to the national championship with a 27-3 victory over Georgia in the SugarBowl. Hewas namedthe game’s MVP. He was in the NFL since 1978, playing for the New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, and finally the New York Giants. After serving on Coach John Majors‘ staff as tight ends coach for one season, Cavanaugh returned to the NFL and is currently the quarerbacks coach forthe San Francisco 49ers. I998 PITT FOOTBALL All-Americans Randy Holloway, 1977, tackle Randy Holloway followed up his honorable mention All-Americajuniorseason by being selected as a first-team All-American his senior year. He was quiet, Iikeable, and one of the most active Pitt players when it came to charitable affairs. He was very agile and often used his 6-6 height to knock down passes. Holloway is second on Pitt’s all time sack list with 33.5 sacks. He was a first—round draft choice of the Minnesota Vikings where he spent seven seasons. He finished his career with the St. Louis Cardinals. Bob Jury, 1977, safety Bob Jury became an All-America safety in 1977 after becoming Pitt’s all-time interception leader with 21. He also holds Pitt interception records for a season with 10 and return yardage of 266. Jury was the leaderofthe Pitt secondary and was known for making the big play. He had two interceptions in Pitt’s 34-3 victory over Clemson in the 1977 Gator Bowl. Followingthe 1 977 season Jury played inthe Hula Bowl and the Japan Bowl. He played one season in the NFL with the San Francisco 49ers. Tom Brzoza, 1977, center Tom Brzoza made the move from guard to center and became an All-American in 1977. He became a starter in the fourth game of his freshman yearand held that position for the rest of his Pitt career. He was a smart playerwith great speed, quickness and attitude. As one of Pitt’s captains, Brzoza always accepted his leadership role. Following the 1977 season he played in the Hula Bowl and the Japan Bowl. He was an 11th-round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Gordon Jones, 1978, split end Gordon Jones became an All-American in 1978 as he became Pitt’s all-time receiving yardage leader with 2,230 yards. He currently ranks second. He was nicknamed "Too Much” for his ability to escape swarms of defenders and the way he made impossible catches look routine. He started his career in 1975 with a bang when he made 22 catches, four of which were for touchdowns. He played in bowl games all fouryears. After playing in the Senior Bowl and the Hula Bowl, Jones became a second-round draft pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers where he played four years. He then played his last two years with the Los Angeles Raiders, including their Super Bowl XVl|| season. Hugh Green, 1978-80, defensive end Hugh Green was a three-time All-American for Pitt and was a strong contenderforthe1980 Heisman Trophy. He finished second behind George Rogers. in 1980, Green won the Lombardi Award (outstanding college lineman or linebacker), the Maxwell Award (top college player in the nation), and the Walter Camp Award (college player of the year). He is the only defensive player to win the Walter Camp Award since its inception in 1969. Green was named to Pitt’s All-Time team afteronly his sophomore year. He was discovered by Pitt when their coaches watched films of a running back (Rooster Jones) they were recruiting and noticed that Green was making many of the tackles forthe otherteam. |n1980,Green’sNo. 99 was retired and he was named Dapper Dan Man of the Year. He was a first—round draft choice of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers where he played five years before joining the Miami Dolphins. He was a Pro Bowl linebacker in 1983 and 1984. Tom Brzoza moved frm guard to center in 1977, a move that earned him All-America hon- ors that same season. Mark May was an All-American and Outland Trophy winner in 1980. He is currently a studio host for TNT's NFL football coverage. 1996 Pitt Foottialf Mark May, 1980, offensive tackle In 1980, Mark May ended his Pitt careerby being selected as an All-America offensive tackle. He also won the Outland Trophy, which goes to the outstanding collegiate interior lineman in the nation. He was called "May Day”forthe distress of defensive tackles lining up against him and because he was the blocker Pitt would call upon in third-and- short running situations. May hadacombination of strength, agility and the ability to think under pressure. He was bright and articulate and represented Pitt at a number of community events. He played in the 1980 Hula Bowl and Japan Bowl. May was a first-round draft choice of the Washington Redskins, where he played from 1981 through the 1990 season. He played in Super Bowls XVll, XV|ll, and XXII, and in the 1989 Pro Bowl. He finished his career with the San Diego Chargers and Arizona Cardinals. He is currently the studio host forTNT Network. Julius Dawkins, 1981 , split end Julius Dawkins became an All-American as a junior when he led Pitt in receiving with 46 catches for 767 yards and 16 touchdowns. He is fifth on Pitt’s all-time receiving list with 1,457 yards and 13th in scoring with 138 points. He holds the Pitt record forfourtouchdown catches in a game, which he did twice in 1981. Dawkins also has the school record fortouchdowns in a season with 16 in 1981. In 1982, he played in the Senior Bowl and the Hula Bowl. He spent two seasons in the NFL, playing wide receiverforthe Buffalo Bills. Dan Marino, 1981, quarterback Dan Marino became an All-American in 1981 as ajunior, afterthrowing for 37touchdowns and 2,876 yards. He finished fourth in the Heisman Trophy voting. He finished the season by throwing the winning touchdown pass to John Brown in Pitt’s come-from-behind victoryoverGeorgiainthe Sugar Bowl. Marino became Pitt’s all-time leading passer after onlythree years and finished with 8,597 yards. He threw a touchdown pass in 19 consecutive games. His No. 13 has been retired by Pitt. In 1983, he wasthefirst-round pickofthe Miami Dolphins. He holds NFL records for yards passing in a season with 5,084 and for48 touchdown passesthrown. He led the Dolphins to Super Bowl XIX and has been a consistent Pro Bowl performer. Sal Sunseri, 1981, linebacker Sal Sunseri, a four-year letterman from nearby Central Catholic High School, became an All- American in 1 981 . He was an enthusiastic leaderas the heart and soul of the Pitt defense. He was like another coach on the field and was known for his bone-crushing tackles. In his three years at Pitt, the Panthers were 33-3 with three bowl victories while the defense allowed an average of only 11 points per game. In 1981, he played in the East-West Shrine Game and the Senior Bowl. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1982 and suffered a training camp injury which ended his career. Sunseri returned to Pitt where he spent eight years as an assistant coach, including the 1992 season as assistant head coach. I996 PITT FIIIJTBALI. All-Americans Jimbo Covert, 1981-82, offensive tackle Jimbo Covert was atwo-time All-American playing on the offensive line for Pitt. In 1982, he was one of four Panther team captains. Following the 1982 season Covert played in the Senior Bowl and the Hula Bowl. In 1983, he was a first-round draft pick of the Chicago Bears, where he played until his retirement followingthe 1 991 season. He played in the 1986 and 1987 Pro Bowls. Covert was a member of the Bears when they won Super Bowl XX, and retired from football this past spring. Bill Maas, 1982, defensive tackle Bill Maas gave up promising careers in both wrestling and track to concentrate on football, and became an All-American. He didn’t even play organized football until his freshman year in high school and then fully devoted himselfto the sport. He established himself early when, as a freshman, he blocked a punt and recorded a sack in Pitt’s Gator Bowl vlctoryoverSouth Carolina. He then became a starter for his remaining three years at Pitt. He played in the 1983 East-West Shrine Game. In 1984 Maas was a first-round draft choice of the Kansas City Chiefs and made most NFL All-Rookie teams. In 1986 and 1987, he started inthe Pro Bowl. Bill Fralic, 1982-84, offensive tackle Bill Fralic became athree-time All-American while earning a reputation as one of the greatest college linemen ever. NFL scout George Karras said Fralic was the most awesome offensive lineman he ever graded. Syracuse Coach Dick MacPherson said he was the best offensive lineman he had ever seen. Fralic became the first offensive lineman to twice finish in the top 10 of the Heisman Trophy voting with his eighth-place finish in 1983 followed bya sixth-place finish in 1984. His No. 79 has been retired by Pitt. In 1985, he was a first-round draft choice bythe Atlanta Falcons. He has been selected to the Pro Bowl four times in his career . Offensive tackle Bill Fralic was a three-time All- American and was regarded as one of the best offensive linemen ever in college football. Randy Dixon, 1986, offensive tackle In 1986 Randy Dixon was named first-team All- American by Kodak, The Sporting News, the Walter Camp Foundation, UPI and the Football News. He was a formidable pass blocker and run blocker, and started three and one-half years for the Panthers. Dixon was an exceptional athlete who would often use finesse to beat his man. He was known as a determined, ambitious, strong worker. He was a starter in the Senior Bowl. In 1987, Dixon was drafted in the fourth round by the Indianapolis Colts, where he is still currently playing. Tony Woods, 1986, defensive end When Tony Woods was picked as an honorable mention All-American his junior year it made him very determined for his seniorseason. Woods was a consistent all-around player who was good in all phases ofthe game. He battled backfrom two years of injuries to become an All-American. He led Pitt in sacks for two years in a row and his four-year total of 31 places him in third place on Pitt’s all-time list. In 1987, he was a first-round draft pick of the Seattle Seahawks and is currently in his seventh season with them. Ezekial Gadson, 1987, linebacker Zeke Gadson made the move from running back to linebacker and became an All-American in his senior season. In his only season as a full-time starter, he set a Pitt record with 24% sacks. His career total of 26% sacks ranks fourth on Pitt’s all- time list. He had 137tackles in 1987, including two 17-tackle performances. Following the season he played in the East-West Shrine Game. He was a fifth-round draft choice of the Buffalo Bills. Craig Heyward, 1987, running back Craig "|ronhead” Heyward became an All- American in 1987. His 1,791 yards rushing that season was the second-best season everfor a Pitt runner. Hejoined Tony Dorsett as the only otherPitt player to rush for 100 yards or more in all 12 games. He rushed for a career-high 259 yards against Kent State. In 1987, he set Pitt records for most rushing attempts in a game (42) and for a season (387). Heyward finished fifth in the Heisman Trophy voting. He is second on the all-time Pitt rushing list with 3,086 yards. In 1987, he wasafirst- round pick of the New Orleans Saints, forwhom he played for five seasons (1988-92). He signed with the Atlanta Falcons in 1994. Jerry Olsavsky, 1988, linebacker Jerry Olsavsky followed up an outstanding junior season when he was an honorable mention All- American, by becoming a first-team All-American in his senior year. He was a punishing defender who made upfor his lack ofsize with strength, intelligence and aggressiveness. Olsavsky became the first Panther since Hugh Green (1978-80) to record more than 100 tackles in three straight seasons. He played in the East-West Shrine Game where he returned an interception 75 yards for a touchdown. He was the 10th-round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers and was a key figure in the Steelers’ 1995 Super Bowl season. 1996 ,17'itt Foottiafr , '5 Mark Stepnoski, 1988, guard In 1988, Mark Stepnoski picked up numerous awards in addition to becoming an All-America guard. He was given the Pitt Blue-Gold Award which is presented to the graduating athlete with the best combination of academic and athletic achievement, leadership qualities, and citizenship. He was a recipient of the NCAA's Top Six Award, given annually to six senior student athletes based on academics, character, leadership and achievement. He was a National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete Award Winner. Stepnoski became an Academic All- American for the second time and played in the East-West Shrine Game. He was one of three finalists forthe Outland Trophy which is given to the outstanding lineman in college football. He was a third-round pick ofthe Dallas Cowboys and was the starting center for two of the Super Bowl championship teams before leaving forthe Houston Oilers in 1995. Marc Spindler, 1989, defensive tackle After missing the last half ofthe 1 988 season with a knee injury, Spindler came back strong his junior year and turned in an All-America performance. He was selected as one of 12 semifina|istsforthe1989 Lombardi Award. Spindler was one of the hardest workers on the team, and was remembered by many opponents for hisjarring hits. Spindlerled the Panthers with 78 tackles in 1989 and added fourand a half sacks. In 1987 he started every game and set a Pitt record for most tackles as a freshman with 106. In 1989 he left Pitt a year early and was picked in the third round by the Detroit Lions. Brian Greenfield, 1990, punter Brian Greenfield was an All-America selection by UPI, The Walter Camp Foundation, The Football Writers Association of America, and The Sporting News. Greenfield cameto Pitt in 1989from Glendale Community College in California, and was the Panthers’ regular punter for the 1989 and 1990 seasons. In 1990, he finished the season as the second-ranked punter in the nation with a 45.6 yards per punt average. He holds the Pitt record for longest punt, a 79-yard boomer against Boston College on September8, 1990. Ruben Brown, 1994, offensive tackle Ruben Brown was named to the American Football Coaches Association and Football News’ first-team All-America squads in 1994. A highly regarded defensive line prospect, Brown switched to offensive tackle during his redshirt freshman season and was a mainstay on the offensive line for four straight years. He was selected and played in both the Senior Bowl and Blue-Gray All-StarC|assic in 1994. Brown was drafted by the Buffalo Bills, the 14th pick overall, in the first-round of the 1 995 NFL Draft. I996 PITT FOOTBALL Postseason and All-Star Players East- West Shrine Game 1925.”. 1928._. 1930.“. 1932.”. 1934.”. 1934.". 1934._. 1935.”. 1935.”. 1935.“. 1938.". 1938._. 1939.”. 1939.”. 1939.“. 1940.". 1940.”. 1941.”. 1942.”. 1942.”. 1945.". 1946.”. 1949.”. 1950.”. 1952.”. 1954.". 1954.”. 1957.m 1957.". 1958.“. 1958.”. 1958.”. 1959.”. 1959.“. 1960.". 1961 "H 1961 H“ 1962.”. 1963.“. 1963.“. 1963.". 1964.”. 1965.”. 1965.”. 1969.“. 1972.”. 1975.”. 1978.“. 1979.”. 1980.“. 1980.”. 1981.“. 1981 H“ 1982.". 1982.”. 1983._. 1983.“. 1984.". 1984.“. 1984.”. 1985.". 1985.". 1987.”. 1987.m 1988.”. 1988.”. 1988.“. 1988.". 1989.”. 1989.". 1990.“. 1991 U” 1991._. 1995.". Horse L. Chase ............ .. tackle Mike Getto ................... .. tackle Eddie Baker ................. .. quarterback James MacMurdo ........ .. tackle Michael Sebastian ........ .. halfback Joseph Skladany ......... .. end Frank Walton ................ .. tackle Charles Hartwig ........... .. guard Mil|erMunjas ................ .. quarterback Izzy Weinstock ............. .. halfback John Michelosen .......... .. quarterback Frank Souchak ............. .. end BillDaddio .................... .. end Marshal|Goldberg ........ .. halfback Harold Stebbins ........... .. halfback Richard Cassiano ........ .. halfback Ben Kish ...................... .. fullback George Kracum ............ .. fullback Ralph Fife ..................... .. guard Stan Gervelis ............... .. end George Ranii ................ .. guard Leo Skladany ............... .. end William McPeak ........... .. end Nicholas Bolkovac ....... .. tackle William Reynolds ......... .. halfback Eldred Kraemer ............ .. tackle Robert McQuaide ......... .. end Charley Brueckman ..... .. center Jim McCusker .............. .. tackle John Guzik ................... .. guard Dick Haley ................... .. halfback Art Gob ........................ .. end Ivan Toncic .................. .. quarterback Bi||Lindner ................... .. tackle Mike Ditka .................... .. end Fred Cox ...................... .. halfback Steve Jastrzembski ..... .. end John Draksler ............... .. guard PaulMartha .................. .. halfback Rick Leeson ................. .. fullback Ernie Borghetti ............. .. tackle Fred Mazurek ............... .. quarterback Eric Crabtree ................ .. halfback Joe Novogratz .............. .. fullback GeoffBrown ................. .. linebacker Bob Kuziel .................... .. center Gary Burley .................. .. m. guard AlChesley .................... .. linebacker Jo Jo Heath .................. .. safety Russ Grimm ................. .. center Rickey Jackson ........... .. end Emil Boures ................. .. center Sal Sunseri .................. .. linebacker Rob Fada ..................... .. guard Tim Lewis ..................... .. def. back Bi||Maas ...................... .. .def. tackle Tom Flynn .................... .. def. back Troy Benson ................ .. linebacker Chris Doleman ............. .. end BillWallace .................. .. end Bob Buczkowski .......... .. def. end Barry Pettyjohn ............ .. center EzekialGadson ............ .. linebacker Gary Richard ................ .. cornerback Burt Grossman ............. .. def. end Tom Ricketts ................ .. tackle Jerry Olsavsky ............. .. linebacker Mark Stepnoski ............ .. guard Alonzo Hampton .......... .. cornerback Roman Matusz ............. .. off. tackle Louis Riddick ............... .. def. back Steve Israel .................. .. def. back Ricardo McDonald ....... .. linebacker Anthony Dorsett ........... .. def. back Qrk an Toncic in the 95 M East-West Shrine Game. Senior Bowl 1953.“. 1956..” 1956.”. 1956.“. 1957.”. 1957.“. 1958.._ 1958.". 1965.“. 1965..“ 1967.". 1977.". 1977.". 1977.“. 1977.”. 1978.”. 1978._. 1978.“. 1979.”. 1980.”. 1980.“. 1980.“. 1980.". 1981.”. 1981 an 1982.”. 1982.“. 1982._. 1982.". 1982.“. 1982.”. 1983.“. 1983.“. 1983.“. 1983._. 1984.“. 1986.". 1991._. 1992._. 1994.”. 1994.”. 1995._. 1995.”. Joe Schmidt ................. .. guard-center John Cenci ................... .. center Lou Cimarolli ................ .. halfback John Paluck ................. .. end Bob Pollock .................. .. tackle Vince Scorsone ............ .. guard Charley Brueckman ..... .. center Jim McCusker .............. .. tackle Marty Schottenheimer center PaulCercel .................. .. center Jim Flanigan ................. .. linebacker MattCavanaugh ........... .. quarterback Randy Holloway ........... .. tackle ElliottWalker ................ .. halfback J.C. Wilson ................... .. cornerback Al Chesley .................... .. linebacker Gordon Jones .............. .. end Jeff Delaney ................. .. safety Jo Jo Heath .................. .. safety Rickey Jackson ........... .. def. end Lynn Thomas ............... .. def. back Randy McMillan ........... .. fullback Benjie Pryor ................. .. end Emil Boures ................. .. center Sal Sunseri .................. .. linebacker Jimbo Covert ................ .. tackle Julius Dawkins ............. .. end Tim Lewis ..................... .. def. back Dan Marino .................. .. quarterback Ron Sams .................... .. guard Bryan Thomas ............. .. halfback Jim Sweeney ............... .. center Bill Maas ...................... .. def. tackle Tom Flynn .................... .. def. back DwightCollins .............. .. end Chris Doleman ............. .. def. end Randy Dixon ................ .. tackle Jeff Christy ................... .. guard Alex Van Pelt ............... .. quarterback Ruben Brown ............... .. off. tackle Curtis Martin ................. .. halfback Tom Tumulty ................ .. linebacker Dietrich Jells ................ .. wide receiver I56 College All-Star Game l 1934 Michaelsebastian ........ .. halfback 1934 Joseph Skladany ......... .. end 1934 FrankWalton ................ .. tackle 1935 Mi||erMunjas ................ .. quarterback 1935 George Shotwell .......... .. guard 1937 Averell Daniell .............. .. tackle 1937 BillGlassford ................ .. guard 1937 Robert LaRue ............... .. halfback 1938 Frank Patrick ................ .. fullback 1939 BillDaddio .................... .. end 1939 MarshallGo|dberg ........ .. halfback 1940 Richard Cassiano ........ .. halfback 1940 Ben Kish ...................... .. fullback 1941 George Kracum ............ .. fullback 1945 Ernest Bonelli ............... .. fullback 1953 Billy Reynolds .............. .. halfback 1954 Dick Deitrick ................. .. end 1955 Eldred Kraemer ............ .. tackle 1956 John Paluck ................. .. end 1957 Vince Scorsone ............ .. guard 1957 Joe Walton ................... .. end 1958 Jim McCusker .............. .. tackle 1959 Dick Haley ................... .. halfback 1959 John Guzik ................... .. guard 1961 Mike Ditka .................... .. end 1961 Ed Sharockman ........... .. halfback 1964 PaulMartha .................. .. halfback 1964 Ernie Borghetti ............. .. tackle 1964 John Maczuzak ............ .. tackle 1965 MartySchottenheimer center 1967 Jim Flanigan ................. .. linebacker 1971 Charles Hall ................. .. def. back 1972 Bob Kuziel .................... .. center Blue-Gra y All-Star Classic 1939 Steve Petro .................. .. guard 1939 John Chickerneo .......... .. quarterback 1940 BobThurbon ................ .. halfback 1944 Ernie Bonelli ................. .. halfback 1945 Francis Mattioll ............. .. guard 1945 John Kosh .................... .. center 1948 Leo Skladany ............... .. end 1949 Bernie Barkouskie ........ .. guard 1949 Carl DePasqua ............. .. fullback 1951 Bob Bestwick ............... .. quarterback 1951 ChrisWarriner .............. .. end 1952 Joe Bozek .................... .. end 1953 Dick Deitrick ................. .. end 1957 Richard Scherer ........... .. end 1959 Fred Riddle .................. .. fullback 1961 Larryvignali ................. .. guard 1963 John Maczuzak ............ .. tackle 1969 Bob Ellis ....................... .. end 1969 Dave Dibbley ............... .. halfback 1971 Charles Hall ................. .. def. back 1974 Mike Bulino .................. .. def. back 1984 Marlon Mclntyre ........... .. fullback 1984 Melvin Dean ................. .. def. back 1986 Tom Brown .................. .. fullback 1988 Burt Grossman ............. .. def. end 1988 Cornel|Ho||oway .......... .. def. back 1988 Troywashington .......... .. safety 1990 Louis Riddick ............... .. clef. back 1991 Jeff Christy ................... .. guard 1991 Ricardo McDonald ....... .. linebacker 1991 ScottMi||er ................... .. tackle 1992 Alex Van Pelt ............... .. quarterback 1994 Tom Barndt .................. .. def. end 1994 Ruben Brown ............... .. off. tackle 1994 Curtis Martin ................. .. halfback 1994 Lawson Mollica ............ .. center 1994 John Majors ................. .. head coach 1994 Charlie Coe .................. .. asst. coach 1995 TomTumulty ................ .. linebacker 1995 Anthony Dorsett ........... .. def. back 1996 Pitt Footfiaff I998 PITT FOOTBALL Postseason and All-Star Players Hula Bowl 1953 Billy Reynolds .............. .. halfback 1957 Joe Walton ................... .. end 1958 Charley Brueckman ..... .. center 1959 John Guzik ................... .. guard 1960 Bill Lindner ................... .. tackle 1961 Mike Ditka .................... .. end 1962 Fred Cox ...................... .. halfback 1964 Paul Martha .................. .. halfback 1964 Rick Leeson ................. .. fullback 1964 Ernie Borghetti ............. .. tackle 1965 Eric Crabtree ................ .. tackle 1965 Joe Novogratz .............. .. linebacker 1969 GeoffBrown ................. .. linebacker 1971 Charles Hall ................. .. def. back 1972 Bob Kuziel .................... .. center 1973 Jim Buckmon ............... .. def. end 1975 Torn Perko ................... .. linebacker 1976 Tony Dorsett ................ .. running back 1976 Al Romano ................... .. middleguard 1976 Jim Corbett .................. .. tightend 1977 Torn Brzoza ................. .. center 1977 Bob Jury ....................... .. safety 1978 Jeff Delaney ................. .. safety 1978 Matt Carroll .................. .. guard 1978 Gordon Jones .............. .. end 1978 Dave Logan .................. .. tackle 1979 Jeff Pelusi .................... .. linebacker 1980 Hugh Green ................. .. def. end 1980 Mark May ..................... .. tackle 1980 Randy McMillan ........... .. fullback 1980 Benjie Pryor ................. .. end 1981 PappyThomas ............. .. def. back 1982 Jimbo Covert ................ .. tackle 1982 Julius Dawkins ............. .. end 1982 Dan Marino .................. .. quarterback 1983 Jim Sweeney ............... .. center 1984 Bill Fralic ...................... .. tackle 1985 Bi|lCallahan ................. .. safety 1987 Jon Carter .................... .. end 1987 Quintin Jones ............... .. cornerback 1988 Burt Grossman ............. .. def. end 1989 Tony Siragusa .............. .. def. tackle 1991 Steve Israel .................. .. def. back Coaches’ All-American Game 1974 Rod Kirby ..................... .. linebacker 1974 Jim Buckmon ............... .. def. end 1974 Glenn Hyde .................. .. def. tackle All-American Bowl 1973 Rod Kirby ..................... .. linebacker 1974 Gary Burley .................. .. middleguard 1974 Mike Bulino .................. .. def. back 1974 Mike Carey ................... .. center Martin Luther King All-America Classic 1989 Bi||Cherpak ................. .. off. guard 1989 Chris Goetz .................. .. off. guard 1989 Tom Sims ..................... .. def. tackle 1989 Tony Siragusa .............. .. def. tackle 1989 CarnelSmith ................ .. def. end North-South Game 1949 Lou Cecconi ................. .. halfback 1952 Joe Schmidt ................. .. guard-center 1958 Bi|lKaliden ................... .. quarterback 1958 Ed Michaels ................. .. guard 1959 Serafino Fazio .............. .. center 1960 Ron Delfine .................. .. end 1960 PaulHodge .................. .. guard 1962 Ed Clark ....................... .. halfback 1962 Gary Kaltenbach .......... .. tackle 1962 Tom Brown .................. .. guard 1963 A|Grigaliunas ............... .. end 1963 Jeff Ware ..................... .. guard 1965 Ken Lucas .................... .. quarterback 1965 Fred Hoaglin ................ .. center 1971 RalphCindrich ............. .. linebacker Japan Bowl 1975 Tom Perko ................... .. linebacker 1976 Tony Dorsett ................ .. running back 1976 Al Romano ................... .. middleguard 1976 Jim Corbett .................. .. tight end 1977 Tom Brzoza ................. .. center 1977 Bob Jury ....................... .. safety 1978 MattCarro|l .................. .. guard 1978 Dave Logan .................. .. tackle 1979 Ralph Still ..................... .. end 1980 Hugh Green ................. .. def. end 1980 Russ Grimm ................. .. center 1980 Mark May ..................... .. tackle 1980 Terry White .................. .. def. back 1981 Wayne DiBarto|a .......... .. running back 1981 PappyThomas ............. .. def. back 1982 J.C. Pelusi .................... .. middleguard 1987 Gary Richard ................ .. cornerback 1989 Roman Matusz ............. .. off. tackle 1989 Dan Crossman ............. .. def. back 1992 Alex Van Pelt ............... .. quarterback Tim Lewis, a former Pitt player and coach who is currently the Pittsburgh Steelers defensive backs coach, played in the 1982 East-West Shrine game and Senior Bowl. I 996 J-‘itt ,FootL%ai’1' Churchmen’s All-American Team 1973 ......................... .. Dave Blandino 1974 ......................... .. Mike Carey (2nd team) 1975 ......................... .. Al Romano 1976 ......................... .. Al Romano 1977 ......................... .. Jeff Delaney 1977 ......................... .. Dave Trout (H. Mention) 1978 ......................... .. Jeff Delaney 1978 ......................... .. Dave Trout Academic All-American Team 1952 ................... .. Dick Deitrick 1954 ................... .. Lou Palatella 1956 ................... .. Joe Walton 1958 ................... .. John Guzik 1959 ................... .. Bill Lindner 1976 ................... .. Jeff Delaney 1978 ................... .. Jeff Delaney 1980 ................... .. Greg Meisner 1981 ................... .. Rob Fada SPECIAL AWARDS John W. Heisman Memorial Trophy Awarded annually to the outstanding college football player by the Downtown Athletic Club of New York. »1 976 Tony Dorsett Lombardi Award Presented each year to the outstanding col- lege lineman or linebackerby the Rotary Club of Houston. »1980 Hugh Green Outland Trophy - Presented each year by the Football Writers Association of America to the outstanding colle- giate interior lineman. »1980 Mark May Maxwell Award Highlights the top college player in the nation and is presented by the Maxwell Club of Phila- delphia. »1 976 Tony Dorsett »1980 Hugh Green Walter Camp Award Presented bythe WalterCamp Football Foun- dation to the college player of the year. »1 976 Tony Dorsett »1980 Hugh Green (Only defensive player to win the award since its inception in 1969.) »1 988 Mark Stepnoski Timmie Award Presented by the Washington D.C. Down- town Athletic Club to the college lineman of the yean »1994 Ruben Brown T998 PITT FOOTBALL Panther Depth chart g Punter 38-Nate Cochran r 7 I A ( QB FB NA -Grant Coffield 8—Matt Lytle 32-Chris Schneider 22-Karim Thompson FL 23-Curtis Anderson 9-Jake Hoffart ( ( ( RT RG 71-Mike SCTTUITZ 60—Jeff Craig 78-Justin Wade 65-Tim Robbins TE C 86-John Jones 88-Kirk McMu|len 56-Reggie Thomas 54-Andrew Grischow \\ PK 7 I l\ ( TB 10-Pete Gonzalez 20-Billy West 24-Dwayne Schulters LG LT 76-Jon Marzoch 72-Jason Sepkowski 61-Ethan Weidle 36-Chris Ferencik NA -Chris Burnett 77-Tony Orlandini f 7 l\ SE 87-Mark Butler 25-Demetrius Harris ( ( LE LT ' ’ 58-Jason Chavls 98-Mike Mohring 92-Marlin Young 62-Kenny Pegram , , OLB 95-Phillip Clarke NA-Ken Konek ( 9 LCB 33 _ 4_ChuCk Brown 35'CUrt|S MCGhee 34-E.C. Varoutsos 19‘JimmY Wmiams MLB RT 70-Frank Moore 55-Jared Miller 96-Chris Dilba 97-Jason Soboleski OLB 53-Ken Kashubara NA -Nnamdi Nkwou 51 -Rod Humphrey 45-Julian Graham FS 15-John Jenkins 5-Eric Kasperowicz ( RE lll RCB 2-Rasshad Whitmill 34-E.C. Varoutsos 1996 .T~‘itt ,T"oot6al'l' I998 PITT FIITBALL V I5 I nantaIns A A Year Captain(s) 1905 Joe Thompson 1906 Gilbert Miller 1907 Calvin Marshall 1908 Quincy Banbury 1909 Homer Roe 1910 Tex Richards 1911 Jack Lindsay 1912 Polly Galvin 1913 Hube Wagner 1914 Wayne Smith 1915 Guy Williamson 1916 Bob Peck 1917 H.C. Carlson 1918 George McLaren 1919 Jimmy DeHart 1920 Herbert Stein 1921 Tom Davies 1922 Tom Holleran 1923 Lloyd Jordan 1924 Noble Frank 1925 Ralph Chase 1926 Blair McMillan 1927 Gibby Welch 1928 Alex Fox 1929 Luby DiMeo|o 1930 Eddie Baker 1931 Eddie Hirshberg 1932 Paul Reider 1933 None 1934 Charles Hartwig 1935 Nick Kliskey 1936 None 1937 John Michelosen 1938 Game Captains 1939 Game Captains 1940 Game Captains 1941 Game Captains 1942 Game Captains 1943 Game Captains 1944 Game Captains 1945 Game Captains 1946 Jack Durisham, Bill McPeak 1947 Game Captains 1948 Bill McPeak 1949 Lou Cecconi 1950 Nick Bolkovac 1951 Rudy Andabaker, Bob Brennan 1952 Joe Schmidt 1953 Dick Deitrick 1954 Henry Ford, Lou Palatella 1955 Hal Hunter, John Cenci 1956 Joe Walton, Bob Pollock 1957 Charley Brueckman Jim McCusker 1958 Ed Micheals, Don Crafton 1959 Bill Lindner, Ken Montanari 1960 Mike Ditka 1961 Game Captains 1962 Tom Brown, Gary Kaltenbach 1963 Al Grigaliunas 1964 Ray Popp Year 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 Captian(s) Phil Dahar Jim Flanigan Dave Drake Harry Orszulak, Ed Gallin, Ed Whitaker Game Captains Game Captains Jack Dykes, John Simpson John Moss, Rick Lozier, Reggie Frye Dave Wannstedt, Rodney Kirby, Jim Buckmon Mike Carey, Bill Daniels, Kelcy Daviston Dennis Moorhead, Tom Perko Tony Dorsett, Jim Corbett, Arnie Weatherington Tom Brzoza, Matt Cavanaugh, Randy Holloway, Bob Jury Gordon Jones, Jeff Delaney, Al Chesley, Matt Carroll Jeff Pelusi, Jo Jo Heath, Dan Fidler Hugh Green, Rickey Jackson, Bill Neill, Rick Trocano, Mark May, Russ Grimm Sal Sunseri, Emil Boures Dan Marino, Jimbo Covert, J.C. Pelusi, Yogi Jones Dave Wannstedt, now the coach of the Chi- cago Bears, captained the 1973 Panthers. 1996 Putt Footfiaff Year 1983 1 984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 Captain(s) Tom Flynn, Troy Hill, Jim Sweeney Bill Fralic, Chris Doleman, Troy Benson John Congemi, Bill Callahan, Dennis Atiyeh Steve Apke, Randy Dixon, Tony Woods Jon Carter, Ed Miller, Billy Owens Jerry Olsavsky, Tom Ricketts, Mark Stepnoski, Troy Washington Robert Bradley, Dan Crossman, Roman Matusz Alex Van Pelt, Craig Gob, Louis Riddick, Eric Holzworth Alex Van Pelt, Ricardo McDonald, Sean Gilbert, Eric Seaman Game Captains Tom Barndt, Doug Whaley, Curtis Martin Tom Barndt, Ruben Brown, Lawson Mollica Tom Tumulty (Captain), Mike Halapin, David Sumner, Jon McCray » Chris Doleman was one of the Panthers‘ cap- tains during the 1984 season. T996 PITT FOOTBALL Rose Bowl January 2, 1928 Pasadena, California The Rose Bowl STANFORD 0 0 7 0 -- 7 PITT 0 0 6 0 -- e Pltt’sfirst bowl trip resembled a po|itician’s whistle- stop tour-- whereverPitt was atlunchtime during its trek west, it practiced. The routine was simple: deboard the train around 11:15; explore the day's town until noon; lunch at 12; walk lunch off, then practice; reboard the train. So it was that Pitt prac- ticed in Dodge City, Albuquerque and Winslow, Arizona, on the way to Pasadena. The game had a sentimental storyline: the coach against his mentor. PantherCoach John B. ”Jock” Sutherland had played for Stanford Coach Glenn "Pop” Warner when the latterwas at Pitt. Amidst all that, the game, although close, was controlled by Stanford. Pitt grabbeda6-Othird-quarterlead when Jimmy Hagan scooped up a Cardinal fumble and ran 20 yards for atouchdown. The extra pointwas missed. Stanford, which made several marches deep into Pitt terri- tory, finally scored on an unusual play. On fourth- and-goal at the two, Stanford quarterback Biff Hoffman completed a pass to Bob Sims, but it was short ofthe goal line. Sims was hit and fumbled, but Frank Wilton picked up the loose ball and carried it in to tie the game. Hoffman’s extra point won it, 7- 6. Pitt, aslightfavorite entering the game, mustered very little offense in its first of four Rose Bowl games. Year Bowl Opponent Pitt Opp Record 1927* ..... .. Rose Bowl ............... .. Stanford ..................... .. 6 ............... .. 7 .................... .. 8-1-1 1929* ..... ..Rose Bowl ............... .. U.S.C ....................... .. 14 ............. ..47 ....................... .. 9-1 1932* ..... ..Rose Bowl ............... .. U.S.C. ........................ .. 0 ............. .. 35 .................... .. 8-1-2 1936* ..... .. Rose Bowl ............... .. Washington .............. .. 21 ............... .. 0 .................... .. 8-1-1 1955* ..... ..Sugar Bowl .............. .. GeorgiaTech ............. .. 0 ............... .. 7 ....................... .. 7-4 1956 ...... ..GatorBowl ............... .. GeorgiaTech ........... .. 14 ............. .. 21 .................... .. 7-3-1 1973 ...... .. Fiesta Bowl .............. .. Arizona State ............. .. 7 ............. .. 28 .................... .. 6-5-1 1975 ...... ..Sun Bowl .................. .. Kansas ..................... .. 33 ............. .. 19 ....................... .. 8-4 1976* ..... ..Sugar Bowl .............. .. Georgia .................... .. 27 ............... ..3 ..................... .. 12-0 1977 ...... ..GatorBowl ............... .. Clemson ................... .. 34 ............... .. 3 .................... .. 9-2-1 1978 ...... ..Tangerine Bowl ........ .. N.C. State ................ .. 17 ............. .. 30 ....................... .. 8-4 1979 ...... ..Fiesta Bowl .............. .. Arizona ..................... .. 16 ............. .. 10 ..................... .. 11-1 1980 ...... ..Gator Bowl ............... .. South Carolina ......... .. 37 ............... ..9 ..................... .. 11-1 1981* ..... ..SugarBow| .............. .. Georgia .................... .. 24 ............. .. 20 ..................... .. 11-1 1982* ..... ..Cotton Bowl ............. .. S.M.U. ........................ .. 3 ............... ..7 ....................... .. 9-3 1983* ..... ..Fiesta Bowl .............. .. Ohio State ................ .. 23 ............. .. 28 .................... .. 8-3-1 1987 ...... ..B|uebonnet Bowl ...... .. Texas ....................... .. 27 ............. .. 32 ....................... .. 8-4 1989 ...... ..John Hancock Bowl Texas A&M .............. .. 31 ............. .. 28 .................... .. 8-3-1 *Game played on New Year’s Day, or January 2 of following calendar year Total Points: Pitt 334, Opponents 334 Rose Bowl January 1, 1930 Pasadena, California The Rose Bowl SOUTHERN CAL13 13 14 7 -- 47 PITT O 0 7 7 -- 14 if vintage football films give you the impression that the game of the 20s and 30s was run, run, and run again, think again. USC’s Trojans bombed Pitt with an all—out passing attack. The game started on a bright note for "Jock" Sutherland’s team when Toby Uansa rushed 68 yards on Pitt’s first play. Pitt failed to score, then the walls caved in. Gaius Shaverconnected with Henry Edelson fora 55-yard touchdown. Later in the quarter, Shaver hit Ernest Pinckert for a 28-yard score, capitalizing on a Pitt fumble. Another fumble led to USC’s third touch- down, a short run which opened the score to 19- 0. Two Jesses set up the Trojans’ next score when Jesse Mortensen and Jesse Hill teamed for a 51- yard pass play. Russell Saunders helped convert a USC interception into a 33-0 lead with his 13-yard scoring run. Pitt finally broke through in the third quarter when Uansa threw a 28-yard pass to Wil- liam Wallinchus. Southern Cal sandwiched two more long touchdown passes (38 and 62 yards) around a Tom Parkinson-to-Paul Collins 36-yard TD pass for Pitt to arrive atthe final score. In all, the Trojans scored the most points against Pitt since 1903. ltwould be Sutherland’s second-worst margin of defeat in his 15 seasons at Pitt; the worst would come three years later, also against USC in the Rose Bowl. Pitt's Bowl Game History I59 Rose Bowl January 2, 1933 Pasadena, California The Rose Bowl SOUTHERN CAL 7 0 7 21 -- 35 PITT 0 0 0 0 -- o Pitt’s coach, John B. ”Jock” Sutherland, would try a new ploy after two Rose Bowl losses, so he took the team to Tucson to practice for its first Rose Bowl win. Instead Sutherland suffered the worst loss in his Pitt career. ltwasthefirsttime since 1928 that Pitt was shut out and actually lost the game; it had played four scoreless ties since a 6-0 loss to Carnegie Tech. With 83,000 in attendance, the Pan- thers stayed close until the fourth quarter before collapsing. USC’s Homer Griffith threw, and later caught, a touchdown pass as the Trojans built a 1 4- Olead throughthree quarters. Afterlrvine Warburton scored to make the score 21-0, Pitt fumbled the kickoff, and Warburton scored again shortly thereafter. A blocked punt set up the final touchdown. Several Panthers were singled out by the crowd with standing ovations: ends Ted Dailey and Joe Skladany, guard Charles Hartwig, and back Warren Heller, who rushed for 63 yards in the final game of his brilliant Pitt career. Rose Bowl January 1, 1937 Pasadena, California The Rose Bowl WASHINGTON O O O PlTT 7 O 7 , -- o 21 .‘4C) x S "Jock” Sutherland was intent on winning the Rose Bowl in his fourth try. To that end, Pitt spent two weeks working out on the west coast, for Sutherland was not going to accept 0-4 in Rose Bowl play. His tactics worked, and captain Bobby LaRue|ed Pitttoa21-0 victory. LaRue’s running set up the first touchdown of the game, which, fittingly, he scored. LaRue’s 50-yard run in the third quarter, which would have gone 75 yards forthe touchdown if not for a diving tackle, set up Frank Patrick’s touchdown. Pittled, 14-0, afterthree quarters. The defense added a late touchdown, returning an interception. So elated was Sutherland that he substituted every player who made the trip, so each could forever relate the experience of playing in a Rose Bowl victory. After four tries, the coach had finally overcome one of the few obstacles in his remarkable career. 1996 Pitt Footfnff I998 PITT FIJIJTBALL Sugar Bowl January 2, 1956 New Orleans, Louisiana The Sugar Bowl 7 --o GEORGIA TECH 7 O 0 PITT O O O 3 © I I A controversial pass interference penalty against Pitt’s Bobby Grier, the first black man everto play in the Sugar Bowl, put Georgia Tech on the doorstep for the game’s only touchdown. Pitt, under new Head Coach John Michelosen -- the only man in Pitt history to play and coach in bowl games (he was a quarterback on the 1936 Rose Bowl team) -- had several chances to tie the game but hit a wall of futility. Grier’s penalty gave Tech the ball on the 1, from where Wade Mitchell snuck in forthe score. A fumble killed afirst-quarterdrive, then quarterback Corny Salvaterra was stopped on afourth—and-goal just before halftime. Pitt’s Ray DiPasqua|e intercepted a pass to squelch a fourth quarterthreat by Tech. In the final moments, Pitt made a furious attempt to tie the game. The Panthers, who were penalized twice on the last drive, were on Tech’s 5- yard line when time ran out. Corny Salvaterra quarterbacked the Panters in a pair of bowl games against Georgia Tech. Gator Bowl December 29, 1956 Jacksonville, Florida The Gator Bowl GEORGIATECH 7 7 7 0 ~~ 21 PITT O 7 7 O -- 14 Coach John Michelosen’s team had wanted a rematch with Georgia Tech, but the result was the same -- a seven-point loss. Pitt outgained Tech by 106 yards, 313-207, butwas plagued byturnovers. Georgia Tech converted an early interception into a touchdown and a 7-0 lead. Pitt was stopped on a goal-line stand at the start of the second quarter, and Tech increased its lead late in the quarter with a halfback-option TD pass. Pitt quarterback Corny Salvaterra hit Dick Bowen with a 36-yard scoring pass just before the half, and Pitt trailed, 14- 7. Bowen’s fumble on the second-half kickoff set up the clinching touchdown. Pitt pulled to within seven on SaIvaterra’s sneak, but could draw no closer. Fiesta Bowl December 21, 1973 Tempe, Arizona Sun Devil Stadium ARIZONA STATE 7 0 3 ‘I8 -- 28 PITT 7 O O 0 -- 7 A new era in Pitt football was ushered in with the Panthers’ first bowl appearance in 17years. Coach- of-the-YearJohnny Majors had revived a struggling program and Pitt was 6-4-1 entering this game. Freshman Tony Dorsett was a big part of the turnaround, rushingfor 1 ,686 yards. Pitt struckfirst, with Dorsett scoring two plays after Tom Perko recovered Arizona State quarterback Danny White’s tumble on the first play of the game. But the Sun Devils, playing on their own field, proved too tough. Woody Green scored four plays after Dorsett’s touchdown to tie the game. Arizona State scoredthreetouchdownsin6:04ofthefouithquarter, and although Pitt blocked all three extra points, the game ended one-sided after being tied at halftime. Dorsett rushed for 100 yards, but Pitt turned the balloverseventimes. Both quarterbacks, White and Pitt’s Billy Daniels, threw three interceptions, but White completed 14 of 19for269 yards. Daniels was 7-20 for just 57 yards. Elliott Walker rushed for I23 yards on I I carries in Pitt's 33- I 9victory against Kansas in the 1975 Sun Bowl. 1996 Pitt .Foot6cif( Sun Bowl December 26, 1975 El Paso, Texas Sun Bowl Stadium KANSAS 0 0 7 12 -- 19 PITT 7 12 0 14 -- 33 Aplayer rushingfor1OO yards isimpressive. Two players on the same team is remarkable. Three is unheard of, butthat is how Pitt knocked off Kansas. Elliott WaIker(11 carries for 1 23 yards, 1 1 .2 average) got the ball rolling with a 60-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. Tony Dorsett (27-142) scored two touchdowns in the second quarter. Pitt had nearly 300 rushing yards atthe intermission. Quarterback Robert Haygood ran the veeroffense to perfection, rushing for 101 yards (14 carries) when he wasn’t busy pitching outto Dorsett. Haygood also connected with Gordon Jones for a touchdown after Walker scored his second of the game. Jones set up his own touchdown with a 63-yard kickoff return. With eight wins, Pitt had its best season since 1963. Dorsett rushed for1 ,686 yards on the season, matching his 1973 total. Sugar Bowl January 1, 1977 New Orleans, Louisiana The Superdome GEORGIA 0 O 3 O -- 3 PITT 7 14 3 3 ~~ 27 The many remarkable accomplishments Tony Dorsett achieved in his four years at Pitt were punctuated by his role in this win, one that gave Pitt itsfirstnationalchampionshipin 39 years. Dorsett, quarterback Matt Cavanaugh, and a marauding defense just would not be denied in the first indoor Sugar Bowl game. Cavanaugh, namedthegame’s MVP, scored from 6 yards out to give Pitt a 7-0 lead. The celebration of that touchdown became a Sports Illustrated cover that can be seen at several sites around Pitt’s campus. The photo headline simply read: "PITT IS |T!” Gordon Jones turned a short pass into a 59-yard touchdown excursion in the second quarter. Dorsett’s 10-yard score late in the half cemented the victory. He was far from through, however. Aftergaining 65 yards in thefirst half, the Heisman Trophy winner exploded in the second to finish with a Sugar Bowl record 202 yards rushing, including 67 on one run that set up one of Carson Long’s two second-half field goals. The defense created six turnovers, and limited the Bulldogsto 181 yards. Pittdefenders actuallycaught more Georgia passes than did Georgia receivers (four interceptions, compared to three completions in 22 attempts). Vince Dooley, Georgia’s head coach, said this about the 12-0 Panthers: "They proved today they are the best in the country. They have amazing balance; they are the best defensive team we’ve seen -- I think that is obvious. They are also the best offensive team we’ve faced.” Pitt coach Johnny Majors, who completed his four-year stint at Pitt with a 33-13-1 record (after a combined 13-29 mark in the previous fouryears) was named Coach-of-the-Year for the second time at Pitt. I998 PITT FOOTBALL Gator Bowl December 30, 1977 Jacksonville, Florida The Gator Bowl CLEMSON o 3 o o —- 3 Pl'l‘l' 10 7 710 --34 Pitt set five Gator Bowl records for offensive proficiency in an astounding demolition of the highly regarded Clemson Tigers. Matt Cavanaugh completed 23 of 36 passes for 387 yards and four touchdowns as Pitt outgained Clemson, 566-268. Three scoring tosses went to fullback Elliott Walker, who joined Tony Dorsett as the second Pitt back ever to rush for 1,000 yards in a season. Gordon Jones scored the other TD on one of his 10 receptions for 1 63 yards. Cavanaugh threwfor211 yards and two touchdowns in the first half alone. C|emson’s vaunted passing combination of Steve Fuller-to-Jerry Butlerwas rendered ineffective by a Pitt secondary which swooped in for four interceptions, two by senior safety Bob Jury. Cavanaugh, an All-American in 1977, missed part of the season after suffering a broken wrist against Notre Dame in the first game of the year. ’’I shudder to think what he could have done had he stayed healthy,” said Panther Coach Jackie Sherrill, who finished his first year at Pitt with a 9-2-1 mark. Tangerine Bowl December 23, 1978 Orlando, Florida Tangerine Bowl N.C.STATE 7 10 3 10 -- 30 PITT O O 3 14 -- 17 The Panthers saved their worst performance of the season for this bowl outing with North Carolina State. Primarily a running team in 1978, Pitt attempted to open it up on this night, throwing 48 passes. Four were intercepted, however. The Wolfpack, led by star running back Ted Brown, rolled up a 23-3 fourth quarter lead before Pitt quarterback Rick Trocano tried to bring the Panthers back. An 18-play drive featured four fourth-down conversions, the last of which resulted in a Freddie Jacobs touchdown. Pitt moved to State’s 34-yard line with five minutes remaining, but an interception settled the issue. Trocano was intercepted twice more before the game ended, but he also led Pitt to the game’sfina|touchdown. ”Execution on ourpart was our biggest problem,” Coach Jackie Sherrill said. ”We didn’t play well. . .and the turnovers hurt us.” Pitt finished 8-4. Fiesta Bowl December 25, 1979 Tempe, Arizona Sun Devil Stadium ARIZONA 0 0 3 PITT 3 3 7 -- 10 16 CID \l I I Pitt finished the 1979 season with a ten-game winning streak, built in part around the arm of freshman quarterback Dan Marino. The season finale came on Christmas Day, with the Panthers rounding out an 11-1 campaign with a 16-10 win overArizona. The Wildcats, coached byformer Pitt radio commentator Tony Mason, threatened often but did not score a touchdown until the game’s waning moments. Junior cornerback Terry White intercepted two passes. One set up the second of three Mark Schubert field goals; the other allowed Pitt to run out the clock. Two of Schubert’s kicks were from 46 yards out. Pitt’s onlytouchdown came aftera 12-play drive, with Marino hitting Benjie Pryor from 12 yards out. The last three plays of the drive: Marino to Mike Dombrowski for 34 yards, Marino to Ralph Still for 24 yards, and the touchdown. Game program from 1979 Fiesta Bowl. John Brown I81 Gator Bowl December 29, 1980 Jacksonville, Florida The Gator Bowl S.CAROLlNA 0 3 0 6 -- 9 PITT 10 7 17 3 -- 37 Pitt’s defense wanted this game badly. Its leader for four years, Hugh Green, finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting behind South Carolina’s George Rogers. With the chance to avenge that result, Pitt smothered the Gamecocks with a swarming defense and an efficient offense. Rick Trocano and Dan Marino split time at quarterback; each threw a touchdown pass and Trocano added a short TD run. Although Rogers gained 1 13 yards, his two fumbles were more of a factor in the game than his rushing output. Torn Flynn recovered Rogers’ fumble onthefirstplay ofthe game, leading to Trocano’s score. Randy McMillan scored two touchdowns as Pitt rolled to a 37-3 lead. The defense was led by Rickey Jackson, who made 19 tackles (14 solos). Pitt finished the season 11-1. Sugar Bowl January 1, 1982 New Orleans, Louisiana The Superdome GEORGIA O 7 6 7 -- 20 PITT 0 3 7 14” -- 24 One ofthe most dramatic finishes in Pitt football history gave Pitt its second Sugar Bowl win over Georgia. Pitt trailed, 20-17, with 42 seconds remaining. ltfaced afourth-and-5 atthe Bulldog 33. Coach Jackie Sherrill disdained the potential 50- yard field goal attempt. ”With five minutes to go I said we were not here to tie, we were here to win,” Sherrill said. Dan Marino wanted to throw a short pass to a running back to get the first down, but a Georgia blitz left tight end John Brown in single coverage down the middle. Marino was right on target forthe touchdown, his third ofthe game. The Panther defense limited Herschel Walker to 84 yards on 25 carries. (left) and Dan Marino celebrate their game-winnin minutes of the 1982 Sugar Bowl. Pitt beat Georgia, 24-20. 1996 Put J’oot6af( I998 PITT FOOTBALL Bowl History Cotton Bowl January 1, 1983 Dallas, Texas The Cotton Bowl SMU 0 0 O 7 -- 7 PITT 0 O 3 O -- 3 The Panthers’ season came to a dismal end as Pitt lost to Southern Methodist in the Mustangs’ own backyard. Dan Marino, in his last game at Pitt, was plagued by dropped passes on the cold, rainy day. He completed 1 90f 37for181 yards. Fumbles were the story of the first quarter. Joe McCall lost one at the SMU one-yard line, but Mustang QB Lance Mcllhenny returned the favor with a fumble at the Pitt seven. Eric Schubert’s missed field goal attempt left the game scoreless at the half. Marino completed five straight short passes to set up Schubert’s 43- yard kick which gave Pitt its only points. SMU’s "Pony Express” backfield (Eric Dickerson and Craig James) led an 80-yard drive, which Mcllhenny capped off with a nine-yard run. Pitt’s last chance ended when a Marino pass was tipped and intercepted in the end zone. Fiesta Bowl January 2, 1984 Tempe, Arizona Sun Devil Stadium OHIBSTATE‘ . 7’ 7 F0 PITT o 7 0 .14. .".f_w.g8. 16 -- 23 John Congemi completed a school-record 31 passes for 341 yards, but a late Ohio State touchdown pass spoiled Congemi’s, and Pitt’s, afternoon. Congemi’s second—quarter touchdown pass to tight end Clint Wilson tied the score at 7-7, but the Buckeyes led, 14-7, entering the fourth quarter. Wilson fell on Joe McCa||’s fumble in the end zone to tie the score early in the fourth quarter. Ohio State’s Keith Byars scored his second touchdown by returningthe ensuing kickoff 99 yards. Congemi was six-for-six on Pitt’s next touchdown drive, which culminated with an 11-yard pass to Dwight Collins. Congemi, who completed 19-of-27 in the second half, had his conversion pass broken up, and Pitttrailed, 21 -20. A 1 7-play drive laterinthe quarter ended with Snuffy Everett’s 37-yard field goal to put the Panthers on top. Quarterback Mike Tomczak led Ohio State back, ending an 89-yard drive with a 39-yard bomb to Thad Jemison, who scored with 39 seconds remaining. Head Coach Foge Fazio’s Panthers drove tothe Buckeye 24, but could get no further. Bluebonnet Bowl December 31, 1987 Houston, Texas The Astrodome TEXAS 14 3 3 12 —- 32 PITT 7 O 7 13 -- 27 Despite late heroics from Larry Wanke, Pitt was grounded in this aerial circus, as Texas quarterback Brett Stafford and split end Tony Jones set Bluebonnet Bowl records. The New Year’s Eve crowd was treated to an action-packed game from the start. Stafford connected with Jones for a 77- yard touchdown on thefirst playfrom scrimmage. Pitt retaliated quickly: Billy Owens returned the kickoff 45 yards, Billy Osborn hit Reggie Williams for 45 more yards on atrick play; then Craig Heyward tied the score with a four-yard burst. Six plays later, the Longhorns took the lead for good as Stafford hit Jones on a short pass that he broke for a 60-yard touchdown. Stafford finished the first quarter with 202 yards passing on the way to a 368-yard night. Jones set records for receiving yards and longest reception. Wanke replaced Darnell Dickerson early in the third quarter after Dickerson suffered a knee injury. Wanke completed 8 of 20 passes for 172 yards and three touchdowns, including two late in the fourth quarter that cut the Longhorns’ lead to five. Heyward rushed for 136 yards, winning his personal battle with Texas star Eric Metcalf, who finished with 95 yards rushing. Heyward ended the season with 1,791 yards, second-best in Pitt history. Pitt finished the year at 8-4, their most successful season since 1983. Larry Wanke le an impressive comeback, but Pitt fell short against Texas, 32- 27, in the 1987 Bluebonnet Bowl. 1996 Fla Footéalf I62 Alex Van Pelt was named MVP of the l 989 John Hancock Bowl, when the Panthers defeated Texas A&M, 31-28. John Hancock Bowl December 30, 1989 El Paso, Texas Sun Bowl Stadium TEXASA&M 7 3 12 6 -- 28 PlTT .7 10 "7 7 F --l 31 Led by bowl MVP Alex Van Pe|t’s 354 yards passing, Pitt parlayed aJohn Hancock Bowl-record 530 yards in offense into a 31 -28 come-from-behind victory overTexas A&M. ltwasadayoffirstsforthe Panthers. Paul Hackett, named head coach moments before kickoff, won his first game as a head coach. It also was Pitt’s first bowl win since the Panthers’ 24-20 Sugar Bowl victory over Georgia in 1982. Van Pelt, who completed 20 of 40 passes and threwfortwo touchdowns, ralliedthe Panthersfrom a 28-24 deficit, when he connected with Henry Tuten on a 44-yard touchdown strike with just 2:1 9 remaining in the game, giving Pitt a 31-28 lead. TailbackCurvin Richards rushed for 1 56 yards on 23 carries and scored the first points ofthe game with a 12-yard TD. Texas A&M countered with a nine-yard touchdown run by quarterback Lance Pavlas, tying the score at 7-7 to end the first quarter. With the score tied at 10 late in the first half, Van Pelt threw an eight-yard touchdown pass to Ronald Redmon, giving Pitta 17-10 halftime lead. Flanker Olanda Truitt completed his freshman season in stellarfashion, catching four passes for 1 24 yards, including a key 59-yard reception that set up Redmon’s score. Carnel Smith finished the game with 10 tackles and Barry Threats had a game- ending interception, which ended Texas A&M’s final drive and secured the Panthers’ victory. The Hancock Bowl win marked the end of another decade in Pitt football history and the dawn of the Hackett coaching era. The Panthers finished the 1989 season with an 8-3-1 record. I998 PITT rnorsnu Pi“ (III TEIBIliSiIIII Score Opponent Pitt/Opp. Coverage Network 1951 Sept. 29 ........... .. Duke ..................... .. 14-19 ............. .. R 1953 Oct. 31 ............. .. Minnesota ............. .. 14-35 ............. .. N 1954 Oct. 23 ............. .. Northwestern .......... .. 14-7 ............. .. N ...... .. ABC 1955 Sept. 24 ........... ..at Syracuse .......... ..22-12 ............. .. R ...... .. NBC Jan.2, 1956* Georgia Tech .......... ..0-7. ............. .. N ...... .. NBC *Sugar Bowl 1956 Dec. 8 .............. ..atMiami (Fla.) ......... ..14-7 ............. .. N ...... .. NBC Dec. 29* .......... .. GeorgiaTech ........ .. 14-21 ............. .. N ...... .. CBS *Gator Bowl l1957 Dec. 7 .............. .. at Miami (Fla.) ....... .. 13-28 ............. .. N ...... .. NBC 1958 Oct. 25 ............. ..Army ..................... .. 14-14 ............. .. R ...... .. NBC Nov. 8 .............. .. Notre Dame .......... ..29-26 ............. .. R ...... .. NBC 1959 Nov. 7 .............. ..at B. College ........ ..22-14 ............. .. N ...... .. NBC Nov. 14 ............ .. Notre Dame .......... ..28-13 ............. .. R ...... .. NBC 1960 Sept. 2 ............. .. Michigan State ......... .. 7-7 ............. .. N ...... .. ABC 1961 Sept. 1 ............. ..atMiami (Fla.) ......... .. 10-7 ............. .. N ...... .. ABC 1962 Sept.15 ............ .. Miami(F|a.). .......... .. 14-23 ............. .. N ...... .. CBS 1963 Oct. 19 ............. .. at W. Virginia ........ .. 13-10 ............. .. R ...... .. CBS 1964 Sept.12 ............ .. UCLA .................... .. 12-17 ............. .. N ...... .. NBC Oct. 31 ............. ..at Syracuse ............ ..6-21 ............. .. R ...... .. NBC 1965 Oct. 9 .............. ..at Duke ................. .. 13-21 ............. .. N ...... .. NBC 1973 Dec. 21#* ........ ..Arizona State .......... ..7-28 ............. .. N ...... .. MIZLOU #*Fiesta Bowl. 1974 Nov. 2 .............. .. Penn State” ......... .. 10-31 ............. .. N ...... .. ABC 1975 Nov. 8 .............. ..atW. Virginia ........ .. 14-17 ............. .. R ...... .. ABC Nov. 2 .............. .. Penn State** ............ .. 6-7 ............. .. N ...... .. ABC Dec. 26* .......... .. Kansas ................. ..33-19 ............. .. N ...... .. CBS *Sun Bowl. Pitt's Television Records Pitt's All-Time TV Record: (130) 61 -64-5 Pitt’s TV Record in Night Games: (23) 12-10-1 USA: (8) 5-3-0 MIZLOU: (3) 1-2-0 WTBS: (1) 0-1-0 T.E.N./'l'.V.E.N.: (5) 4-1-0 Katz: (3) 1-2-0 TNT: (1) 1-0-0 TCS: (1) 0-0-1 Prime Sports: (1)1-0-0 Jefferson-Pilot: (1 1) 7-3-1 NESN:(1)1-0-0 Big East: (15) 3-12-0 National Cable: (36) 17-18-1 National Network: (43) 15-27-1 Regional Network: (19) 14-4-1 Regional Cable:(37) 19-16-2 Home Games: (59) 27-30-2 Away Games: (57) 27-27-3 Bowl Games: (14) 7-7-0 ABC: (33) 18-14-1 CBS: (14) 5-9 NBC: (15) 6-8-1 ESPN: (26) 13-12-1 Key: TCS—-Total Communication Systems T.E.N.--Television Enterprise Network TNT--Turner Network Television T.V.E.N.--Television Enterprise Network NESN--New England Sports Network ESPN--Entertainment Sports Programming Network I 996 ,7-‘itt ,Foot6al'l' Score Date .4 Opponent Pitt/Opp. Coverage Network 1976 Sept. 11 ........... .. at Notre Dame ...... ..31-10 ............. .. R ...... .. ABC Nov. 1 .............. ..WestVirginia ........ ..24-16 ............. .. R ...... .. ABC #Nov. 26 .......... .. Penn State” ........... ..24-7 ............. .. N ...... .. ABC Jan. 1, 1977* .....Georgia ................... ..27-3 ............. .. N ...... .. ABC *Sugar Bowl 1977 Sept. 1 ............. .. Notre Dame ............ ..9-19 ............. .. N ...... .. ABC Nov. 2 .............. .. Penn State ............ .. 13-15 ............. .. N ...... .. ABC Dec. 30#* ........ .. Clemson ................. ..34-3 ............. .. N ...... .. ABC *Gator Bowl 1978 Sept. 3 ............. .. N.Carolina ............ ..20-16 ............. .. R ...... .. ABC Oct. 1 .............. .. at Notre Dame ...... .. 17-26 ............. .. N ...... .. ABC Nov. 2 .............. .. at Penn State ........ .. 10-17 ............. .. N ...... .. ABC Dec. 23* .......... .. N.C. State ............. .. 17-30 ............. .. N ...... .. MIZLOU *Tangerine Bowl 1979 Nov. 3 .............. .. Syracuse .............. ..28-21 ............. .. R ...... .. ABC Dec. 1 .............. ..at Penn State ........ ..29-14 ............. .. N ...... .. ABC Dec. 25* .......... ..Arizona ................. .. 16-10 ............. .. N ...... .. NBC *Fiesta Bowl 1980 Sept. 13 ........... .. Boston College ....... .. 14-6 ............. .. R ...... .. ABC Nov. 1 .............. .. at Syracuse ............ ..43-6 ............. .. R ...... .. ABC Nov. 28 ............ .. at Penn State .......... .. 14-9 ............. .. N ...... .. ABC Dec. 29* .......... .. South Carolina ........ ..37-9 ............. .. N ...... .. ABC *Gator Bowl I398 PITT rnnrsnu on TE|E"i5inn Score Date Opponent Pitt/Opp. Coverage Network 1981 Oct. 3 .............. .. atS. Carolina ........ ..42-28 ............. .. N ...... .. ESPN (TD) R ...... .. ABC Oct. 24 .............. ..Syracuse ............. ..23-10 ............. .. R ...... .. USA Nov. 21 ............ ..atTemp|e ................ ..35-0 ............. .. N ...... .. USA (TD) Nov. 28 ............ .. .Penn State ........... .. 14-48 ............. .. N ...... .. ABC Jan. 1, 1982* Georgia ................. ..24-20 ............. .. N ...... .. ABC *Sugar Bowl 1982 Sept.9.# .......... .. North Carollna** ....... .. 7-6 ............. .. N ...... .. CBS Oct. 2 .............. ..WestVirginia ........ .. 16-13 ............. .. R ...... .. ABC Nov. 13 ............ ..at Army ................... ..24-6 ............. .. N ...... .. ESPN (TD) Nov. 20 ............ .. Rutgers ................... ..52-6 ............. .. N ...... .. ESPN (TD) Nov. 26 ............ .. at Penn State ........ .. 10-19 ............. .. N ...... .. ABC Jan. 1,1983* .....SMU ........................ .. 3-7 ............. .. N ...... .. CBS *Cotton Bowl 1983 Oct. 1 .............. ..atW. Virginia ........ ..21-24 ............. .. R ...... .. CBS Nov. 5 .............. ..atNotre Dame ...... ..21-16 ............. .. R ...... .. CBS Jan. 1, 1984* Ohio State ............. ..23-28 ............. .. N ...... .. NBC *Fiesta Bowl 1984 Sept. 1 ............. .. BYU ...................... .. 14-20 ............. .. N ...... .. ESPN Sept. 15 ........... .. Oklahoma ............. .. 10-42 ............. .. N ...... .. ABC Oct. 6 .............. .. East Carolina ........ .. 17-10 ............. .. R ...... .. Katz Oct. 13 ............. ..atS. Carolina ........ ..21-45 ............. .. R ...... .. Katz Oct. 20 ............. ..atMiami (F|a.) ......... ..7-27 ............. .. N ...... .. USA R ...... .. Katz 1985 ‘ 1 #Aug. 31 .......... .. Purdue .................. ..31-30 ............. .. N ...... .. ESPN #Sept. 14 ......... .. atOhio State ........... ..7-10 ............. .. N ...... .. WTBS Sept. 21 ........... .. Boston College ..... ..22-29 ............. .. N ...... .. USA R T.E.N Sept. 28 ........... .. atW. Virginia ........ .. 10-10 ............. .. R ...... .. TCS Oct. 5. ............. ..South Carolina ........ ..42-7 ............. .. N ...... .. USA R ...... .. T.E.N Oct. 12 ............. .. N.C. State ............. ..24-10 ............. .. N ...... .. USA R ...... .. T.N. #Nov. 23 .......... .. Penn State .............. ..0-31 ............. .. N ...... .. ESPN 1986 #Sept. 1 ........... .. Maryland ................. ..7-10 ............. .. N ...... .. ESPN Sept. 20 ........... .. atPurdue .............. ..41-26 ............. .. R ...... .. TNT Sept. 27 ........... .. Westvirginia ........ ..48-16 ............. .. R ...... .. T.E.N. Oct. 11 ............. .. at Notre Dame ........ .. 10-9 ............. .. N ...... .. USA R ...... .. T.V.E.N. Nov. 1 .............. .. at Syracuse .......... ..20-24 ............. .. R ...... .. T.V.E.N. Nov. 8 .............. .. Miami(F|a.) ........... .. 10-37 ............. .. SN ABC Nov. 22 ............ .. at Penn State ........ .. 14-34 ............. .. N ...... .. USA 1987 #Sept. 2 ........... .. at BYU .................. ..27-17 ............. .. N ...... .. ESPN Sept. 26 ........... .. at West Virginia ........ .. 6-3 ............. .. R ...... .. Jeff.-Pilot #Oct. 10 ........... .. Notre Dame .......... ..30-22 ............. .. N ...... .. ESPN Oct. 24 ............. .. at Navy ................... .. 10-6 ............. .. R ...... .. Jeff.-Pilot Oct. 31 ............. .. Syracuse .............. .. 10-24 ............. .. N ...... .. CBS #Nov. 14 .......... .. Penn State .............. .. 10-0 ............. .. N ...... .. ESPN #Dec. 3* .......... ..Texas .................... ..27-32 ............. .. N ...... .. MlZLOU *Bluebonnet Bowl **-Games played at Three Rivers Stadium #-Night Games N-National R-Regional SN-split National 1111- Tape Delay Major networks have covered regular season football the foliowing years: ABC-1954, 60- 61, 66-present; NBC-1952-53, 55-59, 64-65; CBS-1962-63, B2-present. I 996 Pitt }’oot6nl'( Score Date Opponent Pittlopp. Coverage Network 1988 #Sept. 17 ......... .. Ohio State ............. ..42-10 ............. .. N ...... .. ESPN Sept. 24 ........... .. Westvirginia ........ .. 10-31 ............. .. R ...... .. Jeff.-Pilot Oct. 1 .............. .. at B. College ......... ..31-34 ............. .. R ...... .. Jeff.-Pilot #Oct.8 ............. .. Notre Dame .......... ..20-30 ............. .. N ...... .. ESPN Nov. 5 .............. .. Rutgers ................. ..20-10 ............. .. R ...... .. Jeff.-Pilot Nov. 12 ............ .. at Penn State .......... .. 14-7 ............. .. N ...... .. ESPN Nov. 19 ............ ..atN.C. State ........... ..3-14 ............. .. R ...... .. Jeff.-Pilot Dec. 3 .............. .. at Syracuse ............ ..7-24 ............. .. N ...... .. ESPN 1989 Sept. 9 ............. ..at B. College ......... ..29-10 ............. .. R ...... .. NESN #Sept. 23 ......... .. at Syracuse .......... ..30-23 ............. .. N ...... .. ESPN #Sept. 30 ......... .. at West Virginia ..... ..31-31 ............. .. N ...... .. ESPN Oct. 7 .............. .. atTemple ................ ..27-3 ............. .. R ...... .. Jeff.-Pilot Oct. 14 ............. .. Navy ..................... ..31-14 ............. .. R ...... .. Jeff.-Pilot #Oct. 28 ........... .. Notre Dame ............ .. 7-45 ............. .. N ...... .. ESPN Nov. 11 ............ .. Miami ...................... ..3-24 ............. .. N ...... .. CBS Nov. 25 ............ .. Penn State ............ .. 13-16 ............. .. N ...... .. CBS Dec. 2 .............. .. Rutgers ................. ..46-29 ............. .. R ...... .. Prime Sports Network *Dec. 30 .......... ..Texas A&M ........... ..31-28 ............. .. N ...... .. CBS *John Hancock Bowl 1990 Sept. 8 ............. .. Boston College ....... ..29-6 ............. .. R ...... .. Jeff.-Pilot Sept. 15 ........... ..atOk|ahoma ......... .. 10-52 ............. .. N ...... .. CBS Sept. 22 ........... .. at Syracuse .......... ..20-20 ............. .. R ...... .. Jeff.-Pilot #Oct. 27 ........... .. Notre Dame .......... ..20-32 ............. .. N ...... .. ESPN Nov. 10 ............ ..Temp|e .................. .. 18-28 ............. .. R ...... .. Jeff.-Pilot Nov. 24 ............ .. at Penn State ........ .. 17-22 ............. .. N ...... .. CBS 1991 Aug. 31 ............ ..at West Virginia ....... ..34-3 ............. .. N ...... .. ESPN Sept. 14 ........... ..Temple .................... ..26-7 ............. .. R ...... .. Big East Sept. 28 ........... .. atMinnesota ......... .. 14-13 ............. .. R ...... .. ABC Oct. 12 ............. .. at Notre Dame ........ ..7-42 ............. .. N ...... .. NBC Nov. 2 .............. .. at Boston College 12-38 ............. .. R ...... .. Big East Nov. 9 .............. .. Rutgers ................. ..22-17 ............. .. R ...... .. Big East Nov. 28 ............ .. Penn State ............ .. 20-32 ............. .. N ...... .. ABC 1992 #Sept. 12 ......... ..WestVirginia .......... ..6-44 ............. .. R ...... .. Big East #Sept. 17 ......... ..atRutgers ............. .. 16-21 ............. .. N ...... .. ESPN #Oct. 10 ........... .. Notre Dame .......... ..21-52 ............. .. N ...... .. ESPN Oct. 31 ............. .. at Syracuse .......... .. 10-41 ............. .. R ...... .. Big East Nov. 21 ............ .. at Penn State ........ .. 13-57 ............. .. N ...... .. ESPN 1993 #Sept.2 ........... ..atS. Mississippi .... .. 14-10 ............. .. N ...... .. ESPN Sept. 18 ........... .. Ohio State ............. ..28-63 ............. .. R ...... .. Big East Oct. 9 .............. .. at Notre Dame ........ ..0-44 ............. .. N ...... .. NBC Oct. 16 ............. .. Syracuse .............. ..21-24 ............. .. R ...... .. Big East Oct. 23 ............. .. at West Virginia ..... ..21-42 ............. .. R ...... .. Big East #Oct. 28 ........... ..at Rutgers ............. ..21-10 ............. .. N ...... .. ESPN Nov. 20 ............ .. atTemple .............. ..28-18 ............. .. R ...... .. Big East 1994 Sept. 3 ............. ..Texas .................... ..28-30 ............. .. R ...... .. Raycom R ...... .. WTAE Sept. 17 ........... .. at Ohio State ........... ..3-27 ............. .. N ...... .. ESPN Sept. 24 ........... .. Boston College ....... ..9-21 ............. .. R ...... .. Big East Oct. 8 .............. .. at Syracuse ............ ..7-31 ............. .. R ...... .. Big East Oct. 15 ............. ..WestVirginia ........ ..41-47 ............. .. R ...... .. Big East 1995 Sept. 16 ........... .. at Texas ................ ..27-38 ............. .. R ...... .. ABC Sept. 23 ........... .. Ohio State ............. .. 14-54 ............. .. R ...... .. ABC Sept. 30 ........... .. VirginiaTech ......... .. 16-26 ............. .. R ...... .. Big East Oct. 7 .............. .. at B. College ........... ..0-17 ............. .. R ...... .. Big East Oct. 21 ............. .. Miami .................... .. 16-17 ............. .. R ...... .. Big East Nov. 24 ............ ..atWestVirglnia ....... ..0-21 ............. .. N ...... .. ESPN I998 PITT FOOTBALL Pitt In The Polls Associated Press (AP) 1936 :L ‘L —- to .O$°.°°.\‘.°°9".4>.°’!°."§} .C'S°9°.\‘9‘S".4>-9-’!\>.‘ A 10 C0 % 4 F6 01 01 —L—A. 1956 1. .".Of~°9°.“F”.°‘.4‘.°°!°." .O$°9°.“.°’.°‘.4‘.°°!°.‘ 2 3 4 5. 6. 7 8 9 O 3 1. 1. Minnesota LSU PITTSBURGH Alabama Washington Santa Clara Northwestern Notre Dame Nebraska Pennsylvania PITTSBURGH California Fordham Alabama Minnesota Villanova Dartmouth LSU Notre Dame Santa Clara TCU Tennessee Duke Oklahoma Notre Dame Carnegie Tech USC PITTSBURGH Holy Cross Minnesota Oklahoma Michigan State Maryland UCLA Ohio State TCU Georgia Tech Auburn Notre Dame Mississippi PITTSBURGH Oklahoma Tennessee Iowa Georgia Tech Texas A&M Miami (Fla.) 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Nebraska Auburn Georgia Texas Florida Brigham Young Ohio State Michigan Illinois PITTSBURGH Miami Florida State Notre Dame Colorado Tennessee Auburn Alabama Michigan Southern Cal Illinois PITTSBURGH The New York Times Computer —L_L S-°.°S°.°°.“.°7.°‘:“.°’!°" 1979 1L .O.‘°P°.“.°79‘:'>9°!‘3." 1L PS°9°.“.°’.‘".4‘.°°!°.“ 1L .°.‘°9°.“.‘”.°‘.4>.°°!"." Alabama USC Oklahoma Ohio State PITTSBURGH Nebraska Houston Arkansas Texas Florida State Brigham Young PITTSBURGH Nebraska Florida State Alabama Penn State Michigan Georgia Oklahoma North Carolina UCLA —L_.L —L—L E S-°.°$°.°°.“.°7."'.4‘."°!\"‘ P-".°$°.°°.“F”.°‘:'>.‘-°!\’."§ I996 I-‘itt Footéaff The 1963 Panthers finished the season at 9-1 and were ranked third in the nation. Two key members of that team were quarterback Fred Mazurek (left) and halfback Paul Martha (right). Both are now attorneys. Clemson Penn State PITTSBURGH Nebraska SMU Texas Georgia Michigan Miami (Fla.) Arizona State Penn State Nebraska Georgia SMU UCLA Arizona State USC Florida State Clemson Arkansas PITTSBURGH Auburn Miami (Fla.) Florida Nebraska Texas Georgia UCLA Alabama Brigham Young Ohio State PITTSBURGH Fit! In The Polls USA Today --Cable News Network 1983 Miami (Fla.) Auburn Nebraska Georgia Texas Brigham Young Michigan Ohio State Florida Clemson PITTSBURGH —L_L .‘°.°.‘°.°°."F”.°‘:'>n°°!‘3." 1989 Miami (Fla.) Notre Dame Florida State Colorado Tennessee Auburn Southern Cal Michigan Alabama 10. Illinois 19. PITTSBURGH Sports Illustrated 1 983 S°9°.“.°7.°‘:‘>.°°!°.“ Miami (Fla.) Nebraska $°.°°.".°’.°‘:“.°°l°.“ Auburn Georgia Texas Brigham Young Clemson Florida Illinois 10. SMU 20. PITTSBURGH The Sporting News 1989 Miami Notre Dame Colorado Tennessee Florida State Michigan Illinois Alabama Southern Cal 10. Auburn 18. PITTSBURGH Football News 1989 . Notre Dame Miami Florida State Colorado Tennessee Southern Cal Michigan Alabama Illinois Auburn PITTSBURGH —L_L .°°.OF°9°.\‘.°’.°‘.4>.°°!‘3“ $°.°°.“.°7S".4>‘.°°!‘3.‘* I995 PITT FOOTBALL Football Letterman [1890-1995] The following list was compiled from various sources duringthe summerof 1981 , and has been updated and cor- rected annually since then. Although all cautions were taken to avoid er- rors, we do realize that names were most likely omitted due to the immen- sity of the task. If you have additions, orfind errors in the list, please contact the Sports Information Office. .A- Abinet, Shawn 1989-92 Abraham, William 1946-49 Abrams, Kenny 1990 Abromitis, William 1943 Adamchik, Ed 1961-63 Adams, Dave 1951 Adams, Henry 1935-37 Adams, William 1951-52 Adams, William 1971 Agafon, David 1955 Ahlborn, Charles 1961-63 Akins, H.P. 1923-24 Aldisert, Caesar 1981 -84 Aldisert, CaesarD. 1939 Alford, Henry 1969-70 Allen, Richard 1988-90 Allen, Warren 1967, 69 Allshouse,C.V. 1917-18 Allshouse,G.H. 1917-18 Allshouse, George 1941-42 Alman, William 1926 Alois, Arthur 1966-68 Altsman, Mark 1988-89 Amann, Alfred M. 1933 Ammons, Earl 1913 Andabaker, Rudy 1949-51 Anderson, Axe|J. 1925 Anderson, Curtis 1993-95 Anderson, Dan 1990 Anderson, John 1920-22 Antonelli, Vincent 1940-42 Apke, Steve 1983-86 Arena, Joseph 1936 Arthur, William 1906 Artman, Bernard 1951 Asbaugh,W.D. 1922-24 Ashman, Gus 1919 Askew, Chad 1991-92, 94 Assid, Edwin 1965 Atiyeh, Dennis 1983-85 Atkins, H.P. 1923-24 Austin, Teryl 1984-87 Ayers, James 1969 .3. Babie, Walter 1929 Backauskas, Albert 1985-87 Baer, Jack 1958 Bagamery, Ambrose 1954-56 Baierl, Lee 1979-80 Baierl, Robert 1969-70 Bailey,G. 1908-10 Bai|ey,John W. 1937 Bailey, Marc 1981, 83-84 Baker, Edward 1928-30 Baker, John 1942 Baker, Jon 1990 Baldwin, Jeffrey 1981-82 Ba|dwin,J.M. 1915 Ballard, Dennis 1979-80 Ballock, Robert 1952-54 Balzer, Mike 1975-78 Banasick, Michael 1944-45 Banbury, Quincy 1905, 07-08 Banbury,W. 1905,07-08 Bannan, Michael T. 1968-69 Baranick, Joseph 1969-70 Bardzil, Joseph 1960 Barkouskie, Bernard 1946-49 Barndt, Tom 1991-94 Barnes, Markley 1926, 28-29 Barr, Albert 1937 Barr, W. Jeffrey 1967-68 Barrett, Frank 1908 Barton, Todd 1994-95 Baxter, Frank 1908 Baxter, Verne 1934 Bazylak, Robert 1965-67 Beach, William 1981-83 Beachler, John S. 1965 Beamon, Andrew 1 966-68 Beasley, Chris 1995 Beattie,T.P. 1915 Becker, Robert 1948-49 Becker, Todd, 1981-82 Beinecke, William 1968-70 Belvin, Ray 1992-95 Benedict, Frank 1925 Benghouser, William 1940-41 Benson, Troy 1981-84 Bentley, Randy 1979-80 Benz, John 1939-40 Bernard,W.E. 1914 Bernick, Dennis 1964 Berry, Shaon 1989 Bertagna, Bert 1978 Bestwick, Bob 1949-51 Bielich, Walter 1 954-55 Billey, Peter 1961-63 Billy, Ed 1962 Binion, Terrence 1 993 Black, Thomas 1963 B|air,A.J. 1910-12 Blair, Henry A. 1909,11-12 Blair, John 1912 Blair, William 1936 Blanda, Paul 1951-53 Blandino, David 1971-73 Bleacher, Jake 1990 Block, Leslie 1971-72 Bloom, Matt 1992-94 Bodle, Bill 1962-64 Bohren, Karl 1922-23 Boisseau, Charles 1904-05 Boldin, Michael 1948-50 Bolkovac, Al 1954 Bolkovac, Nick 1948-50 Bonasorte, Charles 1974-76 Bonelli, Earnest 1939-40 Booth,A. A. 1925-27 Borghetti, Earnest 1961-63 Bortnick, Art 1977 Bose, Ed 1953-55 Bosnjak, Frank 1942 1996 .7’itt Footfiaff Bossart, Wendell B. 1950 Both, Fred 1950 Boucek, William 1965 Boulton, Ralph 1923 Boures, Emil 1978-81 Bouyer, Chris 1988,90-92 Bowen, Reginald 1927 Bowen, Richard 1955-56 Bower, Joseph 1926,29 Bowser, Charles 1922 Bowles, Ken 1978-79 Boyarsky, Jerry 1977-80 Boyarsky, Stan 1983 Boyd, Michael 1983 Boykin, Bobby 1990 Boykin, Michael 1988-90 Bozek, Joe 1950-52 Bradley, Matt 1986 Bradley, Robert 1986-89 Braner, Loren 1944 Brasco, Mark 1984-85 Bray, Curtis 1988-91 Brechbill, Kurt 1976-79 Bremen,AlvinJ. 1919 Brennen, Bob 1949-51 Broadhead, Howard 1969-71 Brooks, Lyron 1992-93 Brooks, Michael 1981-82 Brosky, Ed 1976 Broudy, Joe 1941 Brown,A. B. 1985 Brown, Art 1974 Brown, Bob 1983-84 Brown, Charles 1983 Brown, Charles V. 1936 Brown, Chuck 1995 Brown,Clifford V. 1919 Brown, Dale 1955-56 Brown, Geoff 1969 Brown, George 191 0-11 Brown, Jay, Jr. 1943-45 Brown, Jesse J. 1923-25 Brown, John 1980-82 Brown, Ruben 1991-94 Brown, Richard 1967-69 Brown, Tom 1960-62 Brown, Tom 1983-86 Brown, Tony 1983-85 Brown, Walt 1976-78 Brueckman, Charles 1955-57 Bruno,G.C. 1946-48 Bryce, Clifford B. 1925 Brzoza, Tom 1974-77 Bubnis, Brian 1966 Bucklew, Dave 1978-80 Buckmon, James 1971-73 Buczkowski, Bob 1983-85 Budavich, Bob 1960 Budd, Norman,Jr. 1908-10 Buford, Marcus 1993 Bulino, Mike 1972-74 Bundy, Jimmer1989 Bunty, Rick 1974 Buoy, Jim 1975,77 Burley, Gary 1973-74 Burnett, Chris 1995 Burns, Gene 1961 Burns, Jack (Mgr.) 1976-79 Butler, Mark 1995 Butler, R.B. 1909-10 Byers, Franklin 1920, 23 -3. Caito, John 1983 Caliguire, Dean 1986-89 Callahan, Bill 1982-85 Camball, Joe 1938 Campbell, Anthony 1980 Campbel|,J.F. 1907-08 Campbell, James 1949-51 Canil, Herman 1954-56 Capello, Frank 1947 Capp, Joseph 1950-53 Capwell, l.P. 1905 Cardinali, Rick 1992, 94 Carey, Dean 1943 Carey, Mike 1972-74 Carlaccini, Angelo 1942-44 Car|son,H.C. 1914-17 Carr, Dick 1956-57 Carroll, Joseph 1969-71 Carroll, Matt 1975-78 Carson,G.l. 1922 Carter, Jon 1984-87 Carter, Russell 1978 Casanova, Lou 1992-93 Cash, Daryl 1994-95 Casper, Jeff 1982-84 Cassiano, Richard 1937-39 Castordale, Velton 1947-48 Cavanaugh, D.J. 1983 Cavanaugh, Matt 1975-77 Cecconi, Louis 1946-49 Cecconi, Louis Jr. 1971-72 Cenci, John 1953-55 Cercel, Paul 1962-64 Cerrone, Daniel 1945 Cessar, William 1952-54 Chalenski, Michael 1988 Chase, Ralph 1923-25 Chatham,E.T. 1907 Chatman, John 1971 -72 Chavis, Jason 1992-94 Chelko, Louis 1942-43 Cherpak, Bill 1986-89 Cherry, Gerald 1963 Chesley, Al 1975-78 Chess, Paul 1951-52 Chester, Dewey 1965-66 Chianese, Richard 1966-67 Chickerneo, John 1936-38 Chillinsky, Dennis 1961 Chisdak, John 1961 Chobany, Michael 1980 Christ, Mike 1979-80 Christy, Greg 1980-81, 83-84 Christy, Jeff 1987, 90-91 Chuffi, Anthony 1945 Cimarolli, Louis 1951-54 Cimino, Ron 1962-65 Cindrich, Ralph 1969, 71 Ciper, Anthony 1930 Ciper, Ralph 1955 Clancy, Charles 1906 Clark, Ed 1961-62 Clark, Darryl 1982-83 @IIl3[%[|[|[N]E3 $‘U’[EX[FF Head Coach John Majors 16 Majors‘ Head Coaching Record.. 17 2 N Assistant Coaches 2 Q Football Support Staff W’ "U": 1;’//1/W‘/ln’r‘ , / / V","',;. - 'm.,{':,,, ’m um».-,-, I}, u ‘ WI 5'' W«v .1 . W,» 3;». . an-__,4~....’:...... :l:|\11S EIN|H.'.|\1lJ{| I998 PITT FIJIITBALI. LEIIEIIIIEII Clark, Hayes 1991-94 Clark, James 1929-31 Clark, John W 1920-22 Clark, Rodney 1973-75 Clarke, John 1920-22 Clarke, Phillip 1995 Clemens, Robert 1959-61 Clemons, Stephen 1976 Clougherty, Henry 1945-46 Clowes, James 1942 Cochran, Nate 1993-95 Colella, Sam 1961 Coleman, Dave 1989-91 Coleman, Michael 1967 Coleman, Ralph 1944, 47-48 Colicchlo, Tim 1991-94 Collier, Willie 1977-80 Co||ingwood,A.K. 1914-15 Collins, Dwight 1980-83 Co|lins,J. Lee 1913-14 Collins, Paul 1929-31 Colonna, Lewis N. 1921-23 Compton, Barry 1979-82 Congemi, John 1983-86 Conley, Sean 1992 Conlon, Joe 1990 Connell, Joseph 1939-41 Connelly, Bill 1961 Connelly, William 1971 Conne||y,Wi||iam S. 1911-12 Conrad, Ralph 1960, 62 Conway, Ray 1962-63 Coons, Rob 1992 Cooper, Eugene T. 1952 Cooper, John N. 1962 Corace, Arthur 1939-40 Corbett, Jim 1973-75 Corboy, Frank 1912 Cornelius, Edgar 1942 Corson,A. L. 1928 Cost, Charles 1954-56 Costello, Bob 1942 Costy, Scott 1987 Coury, William 1946 Coustillac, Regis 1959-61 Covert, Jim 1979-82 Cox, Fred 1959-61 Don Crossmon Randy Dixon Cozens, Randy 1974-75 Crabtree, Eric 1963-65 Crafton, Don 1957-58 Craig, Jeff 1993-95 Cramer, Gary 1967-69 Cramer, Jim 1975-76 Crawford, Tom 1983 Crissman, Robert 1941 Crosby, Thomas 1955 Crossman, Dan 1987-89 Cuba, Paul 1932 Cu||en,John L. 1963 Culpepper, Thad 1994-95 Cummings, John 1983 Cummins, Walter 1946-48 Cunningham, James 1 958-60 Curran, Brian 1992-95 Curtin, Joseph 1965-67 Cutler, Andrew 1 926-27 Cutri, Rocco 1931 -9. Daddio, William 1936-38 Dahar, Phil 1964-65 Dahl, Mike 1983 Dailey, Theodore 1930-32 Da|leTezze, Dante 1938 Dallenback, Kar|1910 Dambaugh,Wm. 1973-76 Daniell,Averel| 1934-36 Daniels, Bill 1972-74 Daniels, Daniel 1980-82 Dannies, Robert 1937-38 Davidek, Ed 1942 Davies, Thomas 1918-21 Davis, Billy 1991-94 Davis, Brian 1985 Daviston, Kelcy 1973-74 Davis, Myles 1993-94 Dawkins, Julius 1979-82 Dazio, John 1949-51 Dean, Melvin 1982-84 DeFede, Sam 1950 DeFrank, Joseph 1943-45 DeHart, James 1914-1916, 1918 Deitrick, Richard 1951-53 Delaney, Jeff 1975-78 Delaney, Lindsay 1977-78 Delazio, Tony 1989-90 Delfine, Ronald 1958-60 Delich, George 1935-37 DeLuca, Merle 1950-52 DeMe|fi, Thomas 1966 DeMoise, Felix 1925-27 DePasqua, Carl 1946, 49 Depp, James Michael 1965-67 DeRosa, Nick 1948-50 DeStefano, Rocky 1977-78 Detzel, Arthur 1933-35 Deward, Herbert 1 909-11 Deveaux, Glenn 1988-91 DiBartola,Wayne 1979-81 Dibbley, David 1967-69 DiCiccio, Dave 1976-78 Dickerson, Darnell 1987-88-90 Dickey, Robert 1944 Dickinson, John 1938-39 DiFonso, Armand 1949-50 Dillon, Glen 1952-54 Dillon, Jack 1964 Dillon, Phillp1912-14 Di|lon,S.V. 1911 Dillon, William 1941 -42 DiMatteo, Anthony 1942, 47-48 DiMeo|o, Albert 1926, 28-29 Dimitroff, James 1944-49 DlPasqua|e, Ray 1953, 55-56 Dltka, Michael 1958-60 1 996 J’itt Footfmft Dixon, Dave 1988-90 Dixon, Randy 1983-86 Dobrowolski, Richard 1963 Dodaro, James 1964 Dodson, Ron 1962-64 Doleman, Chris 1981-84 Dombroski, Darren 1994-95 Dombrowski, Mike 1979-80 Donchess, Joseph 1927, 29 Dorsett, Anthony Jr. 1992-95 Dorsett, Tony 1973-76 Dorundo, Mike 1983-85 Dougert, John 1936 Dougherty, Ralph 1929-31 Douglas, Herb 1945 Douthitt, Jack 1944 Drake, David 1965-67 Draksler, John 1960-62 Dukes, Chad 1992-94 Dukovich, Richard 1979-82 Dunn, Paul 1980-82 Durham, Sadiq 1993, 95 Durisham, Jack 1941-42, 46 Dutton, William 1941-42 Dvorak, Cathy (Mgr.) 1995 Dvorchak, Dennis 1961 Dyer, Robert 1964-66 Dykes, Jack 1969-71 -5. East, Walter 1904-05 Easterday, R.A. 1917-18 Ebert, Wilton 1943 Eckardt, Robert 1920 Eckert, Frank 1919 Edgar,A.W. 1920 Edgar, Joseph C. 1904-05 Edmonds, Dexter 1983-84 Edwards, Charles 1927-29 Egbert,J.A. 1912 Elliott, Michael D. 1966 Elliott, Samuel 1907-08 Ellis, Bob 1967-69 Ellis, Gregory 1966-68 Englert, William 1971-72 Ent, Harry U. 1908-09 Epps, Robert 1951-53 Esposito, Anthony 1 968-70 Esposito, Tony 1954 Esters, Jeff 1988-89-91 -92 Evans, David 1970 Everett, Raymond 1981 -84 Ewing, Fred 1919-21 .p. Fada, Robert 1979-82 Falcone, Louis 1944 Farley, Jim, 1974-75 Farmer, Karl 1974-75 Fazio, Serafino 1958-59 Fedell, Steve 1977-80 Fedorchak, Rodney 1967-69 Feeney, Michael 1987 Feeney, Terry 1991 Fegley, Bill 1986 Feher, George 1970-72 Feightnew, R.R. 1909-11 Felder, Leroy 1974-77 Felinczak, Paul 1971 Felitsky, Joe 1986 Felton, Larry 1973-76 Fely, Mark 1990,1992 Feniello, Gary 1943 Ferdinand, Ed 1961 Ferencik, Chris 1995 Ferguson, Ken 1993 Ferguson, Ray 1951-53 Ferraco, James S. 1966 Ferris, Dennis 1968-70 Fettiman, George (Mgr.) 1929 Fidler, Dan 1978-79 Fife, Ralph 1939-41 Finley, Frank E. 1918 Fisher, Donald 1943-45, 48 Fisher, Harry 1955 Fisher, Paul 1926-27 Fitzgerald, Sean 1994-95 F|anagan,W.H. 1922-23 Flanigan, James 1964-66 Flanigan, R.G.T. 1974 Flara, John 1957-58 Fleming, Charles 1936-37 Flynn, Regis 1935 Flynn, Thomas 1980-83 Foley, James 1945 Ford, Henry 1951-54 Fornadel, Ed 1960 Forsythe, Wilbur 1946-48 Foster,W.J. 1919 Fox, Alex 1927-28 Fralic, Bill 1981-84 Frank, Noble L. 1922-24 Frankel, John 1909 Frasca, Mike 1960 Frazier, Ed 1989 Fredette, H.E. 1921-22 Freeman, Lorenzo 1983-86 Fresse, George 1944 Fridley, Walter 1941 Friedberg, Ryan 1993 Friedl, Jim 1969 Frock, David 1950 Frost, Robert 1939 Fry,G.K.1914-15 Frye, James M. 1904-07 Frye, Reginald 1970-72 Fuderich, Peter 1947-48 Fuhrman, Mark 1982 Fullerton, Richard 1938-39 Furin, Jack 1943-45 Fyock, David A. 1950 Fyock, DwightF. 1926-27 -3- Gadson, Ezekial 1984-87 Galand, William 1943 Gallagher, Ed 1977-79 Gallin, Edwinl. 1966-68 Gallo, Frank 1943-44 Galvin, Ralph M. 1909-12 Ganzer, Gregory 1981-82 Garnett, David E. 1968-70 Gasparovlc, Joseph 1977-78 Gasparovlc, William 1 949-51 Gates, John 1940 I996 PITT FIJIJTBALL Letterman Gatz, Rich 1952-53 Gaugler, Gene 1948 Gaustad, Steve 1976-78 Gazda, Michael 1980 Gebel, Mathias 1942 Gehlert,G.A. 1910-11 Gembarosky, Gabe 1950-52 Generalovich, Brian 1964 Genilla, Sal 1986-87 Genter, Richard 1965-66 Geremsky, Thaddeus 1948-50 Gervelis, Stanley 1939-41 Gestner, Norbert 1942 Getto, Michael 1927-28 Getty, Matt 1991 Gilbert, Sean 1990-91 Gillaspie, Darrin 1986 Gilman, Dean 1981 Gindin, Doug 1970-71 Giovanetti, Mike 1978-79 Gladman, Charles 1984-86 Glagola, George 1950-52 Glass, Samuel 1968 Glass, Tim 1993-95 Glassford, William 1935-36 Glatz, Fred 1955-56 Gleich, Pat 1974 Glesky, John 1987-88 Gob, Art 1957-58 Gob, Craig 1987-90 Goetz, Chris 1986-89 Goldberg, Marshall 1936-38 Goldberg, Phillip 1923 Goldberg, Phillip D. 1975 Goldberg, Richard 1926-28 Goldsmith, M.F. 1907-08 Gonzalez, Pete 1995 Goodell, Frank 1939 Goodridge, Jack 1939-40 Goodwin, Scott 1984 Gorajewski, Gary 1989-92 Gordon, Paul 1967 Gougler, Ralph A. 1916-18 Gour|ey,W.D. 1919 Gradisek, Richard 1973-76 Gradisek, Rudolph 1938-40 Graham, John 1983 Green, Flint 1948-50 Green, Hugh 1977-80 Green, Junior1989-91 , 93 Greene, Arnold 1934-36 Greenfield, Brian 1989-90 Grier, Robert W. 1955-57 Griffin, Eryck 1987 Griga|iunas,A| 1961-63 Griggs, Arthur 1905 Grillo, David 1981, 84 Grimm, Russ 1978-80 Grossman, Burt 1985-88 Grossman, David 1912-14 Gruber, Bob 1976-79 Guarino,A|bert1926-28 Gunn, Mark 1989-90 Gurczenski, Albert A. 1940 Gurson, Al 1940 Gustafson,Andrew 1923-25 Gustine, Frank 1967-69 Guzik, John 1957-58 Guzik, Robert 1959-61 Guzinsky, Robert 1964-65 Gwosden, Milo 1922-24 -H. Haddad, Sam 1946 Hadley, Michael 1985-88 Hafer, Ralph 1939 Hagan, James 1 925-27 Hagins, Carl 1990, 1992 Hahn, Ed 1971 Halapin, Mike 1992-95 Haley, Dick 1956-58 Hall, Charles 1968-70 Hall, Ricky 1984 Hamberger,T.C. 1919 Hamilton, Keith 1989-91 Hamlin, Carlos 1972 Hammond, Ralph 1941 , 43-44 Hampton, Alonzo 1988-89 Hangartner, Uhlhardt1924-25 Hanhauser, John 1975-76 Hankey, Stacey 1903 Hanley, Edward 1914 Harding, Jack 1924-25 Hardisty, William 1947-49 Harkiewicz, Bruce 1968-70 Harman, Harvey1918-21 Harrington,W.E. 1914,17-18 Harris, Demetrius 1995 Harris, lllie 1924 Harris, Maurice 1995 Harris, Tinker 1990-91 Harris, Steve 1978 Hartenstein, Harold 1926 Hartin, Jeff 1973 Hartman, D. Scott 1977 Hartnett,Michae|J. 1921 Hartwig, Charles 1932-34 Hartz, Frank 1966 Hasbach, Thomas 1970-71 Haser, Heywood 1960-61 Hastings, C.E. 1914, 16,19 Hauser, Brian 1989 Havern, David 1968, 70-71 Hawkins, Artrell 1979-80 Hawkins, Harris 1939-40 Hawkins, Robert 1944 Haygood, Robert 1 973-76 Hea|y,T.F. 1914-15 Heard, Hosea 1986-87-90 Heath, Jo Jo 1976-79 Heil,R. 1913-14 Heit, Howard 1966 Heller, Warren 1930-32 Helsing, Ted 1927 Hendrick, John 1979-81 Henry, F.E. 1917 Hensley, Donald 1935-37 Hepler, David 1980-81 Herndon,Joseph 1971-72 Herron, James 1913-16 Hetrick, Lee 1984-86 Hetzler, Doug 1986, 88-90 Hewitt, Orville M. 1920-22 Heyward, Craig 1984, 86-87 Heyward, Nate 1984-85 Hieber, Mike 1972 Hill, Troy 1980-83 1996 Pitt Footfmff Hi|ty,Leonard1916-18 Hirshberg, Edward 1929-31 Hittner, William 1910 Hoag, Mark R. 1912-13 Hoaglin, Fred 1964-65 Hoban, Walter 1927 Hoblitzel, R.D. 1927 Hockensmith, W.D. Hodge, Glenn 1972-74 Hodge, Paul 1959-60 Hoel, Robert 1932-34 Hofan, James 1963 Hoffman, Fabian 1936-38 Hoffman,Wm. 1953-54 Hogan, James L. 1963 Hogan, John 1970-72 Hogan, Robert 1931-33 Holleran, Thomas 1920-22 Hollihan, Harry 1950 Holloway, Cornell 1987-88 Holloway, Randy 1974-77 Holzbach, John 1960-62 Holzworth, Eric 1987-90 Hood, Franklin 1930 Hoover, Terrance 1966-67 Horner,W.W. 1918 Hornish, Tim 1971-72 Horton, Steve 1942 Hosilyk, Matt 1992-95 Howley, Bill 1962-64 Huck, Frank 1993-94 Huebner, Tom 1986-89 Humeston, Ed 1957 Humphrey, Rod 1994-95 Hunter, Harold 1953-55 Hupko, Chris 1991-92 Hurbanek, James 1964 Hurst, Bill 1990 Hutchko, Chuck 1967 Huth, Conrad 1977 Huth, Rod 1972 Hutton, Bob 1974-76 Huwar, Michael 1981 Hyde, Glenn 1971-73 .1. Irwin, Jim 1962-64 Irwin, R.D. 1924-25 lsrael, Steve 1991 ltzel, John 1926 .J. Jackson, Baron 1988-89 Jackson, Rickey 1977-80 Jacobs, Fred 1976-79 Jacobs, John 1952-54 Jagers, Anthony 1987-90 James, Edward 1966 Janasek, Dave 1972-74 Jancisin, Dave 1972-74 Jastrzembski, Steve 1959-61 Jelic, Chris 1983-84 Jelic, Ralph 1955-56 Jells, Dietrich 1991-92, 94-95 Jenkins, H.F. 1913 Jenkins, John 1962-63 Jenkins, John 1994-95 Jenkins, Tom 1962-63 Jenner, Scott 1978-79 Jennings, Jim 1950 Johnson, Cecil 1973-76 Johnson, Ed 1953 Johnson, Eric 1992 Johnson, George R. 1945 Johnson, Marshall 1922-24 Johnson, Thomas 1 980-81 Johnson, Walter 1983-86 Jones, Christy 1933 Jones, Edgar 1939-41 Jones, Edward 1963-66 Jones, Gordon 1975-78 Jones, James 1913-14 Jones, James R. 1963-65 Jones, Jay 1992-95 Jones, John 1994 Jones, Joseph 1966-67 Jones, Quintin 1984-87 Jones, Ray 1978-80 Jones, Yogi 1978-80, 82 Jordan, Lloyd 1921-23 Joseph, Vital 1994-95 Joyce, F.W. 1912 Julian, Louis 1971 Jury, Bob 1975-77 -K. Kaliden, William 1957-58 Kalmakir, Thomas 1943 Kalmanides, Steve 1993 Kaltenbach, Gary 1960-62 Kaplan, Scott 1988, 90-92 Karanovich, David 1947, 49-50 Kashubara, Ken 1995 Kasperowicz, Eric 1994-95 Kautter, Doug 1991-92 Kautter, Rich 1990 Kearney, Walter 1930 Keiser, Allyn 1964-65 Kel|,Thaddeus L. 1941 Keller, Gregory 1965-66 Kelly, Jack 1930 Kelly, Mike 1991-92 Kendrick, R.T. 1918 Kennedy, Robert 1952 Kenney, Shannon 1991 Kern, William 1925, 27 Kernochan,RoyH. 1911-12 Kielb, Joseph 1943 Kiesel, Bob 1956 Kifer, John J. 1924-25 Killen, Ron 1983 Killian, Paul 1966-67 Kincard, Elmer D. 1942 Kindelberger, Harry 1940-41 Kingdom, Roger 1982 Kirby, Rod 1972 Kirk, Vernon 1986-88 Kirkwood, Ernie 1986 Kish, Ben 1938-39 Kisiday, Andrew 1950 Kisiday, Paul 1962-64 Kissel, Rod 1955-57 Klawhun, F. 1938-39 Klein, Harold 1938-39 Klimek, Joel 1970-71 169 I996 PITT FOOTBALL Letterman Kline, Stuart 1950-52 Klinestiver, L.l. 1921 Kliskey, Nicholas 1933-35 Knight, David 1970 Knisley, Eric 1971-72 Knisley, Frank 1943 Kohut, George 1944 Kondis, Jeff 1973-76 Konetsky, Ted 1938-40 Korp, Henry 1941 Kosh, John 1944-46 Kovach, Kurt 1974-76 Kovacic, Joseph 1970-72 Kozic, Harry 1941 Kracum, George 1939-40 Kraemer, Eldred 1951-54 Kramer, Alex J. (Mgr.) 1950-52. Kramer, Blair 1951 Kratzert, C.A. 1919 Kratzery, Oscar 1919 Kraus, Dave 1959-60 Kraynak, Rich 1979-82 Kristofic, Dave 1992-93 Kristufek, Frank 1938-39 Kucharik, Ed 1975 Kukalis, John 1984-85 Kunkel, Albert1941 Kuprok, John 1961 Kutz, Frank 1933-34 Kuziel, Robert 1969-71 Kuzneski, Andy 1959-61 Kuzneski, Anthony 1972 Kuzneski, Joe 1962-63 Kuzneski, Paul 1963 Kyle, William 1942 6 “L- LaFrankie, John 1946 Labriola, John (Mgr.) 1991-92 Lally, Edward T. 1963 LaMonaca, Art 1941 Lang, Ralph 1943-45 Lao, Ray 1979-81 LaQuinta, Bernie 1962-64 LaRue, Robert 1934-36 Lauro, Lindaro 1946-49 LaVigna, Matt 1984-87 Lawrence, Theodore 1973-74 Laws, Joseph 1967-68 Lawson, Bob 1985 Leahy,W.J. 1909-11 Leary, Jerry 1970 Leber, Al 1938 Lee, Robert 1946-49 Leeson, Al 1936-38 Leeson, Richard 1961-63 Lehner, Glen 1961-63 Leidenroth, C. F. 1904-05 Lenhart, James 1957 Lenosky, Mike 1977-78 Leitera, Jim 1982-85 Leon, Kevin 1993 Lewis, Darrell 1954-56 Lewis, Derrick 1989 Lewis, ErnestT. 1930-31 Lewis, James 1971 Lewis, John 1982, 84-85 Lewis, John D. 1968-70 Lewis, LeRoy 1932 Lewis, Tim 1979-82 Lewis, Vernon 1990-92 Lezouski, Albin 1936-38 Liggett, Lamont 1993 Linaburg, Ronald 1962-64 Lindner, William 1957-59 Lindsay, John V. 1908-10 Linelli, George 1944 Link, George 1973-76-77 Linn, Howard 1924-26 Linn, Howard 1953-54 Lippincott, Marvin 1963 Little, Keith 1991-92 Littlehales, H. Bradley 1966 LiVorio, Mike 1989-90, 1992 Logan, Dave 1976-78 Long, Bob 1961-63 Long, Carson 1973-76 Longfellow, Robert 1958-59 Longo, Robert 1965-67 Los, Joe 1953 Loughran, John 191 9 Love, John 1931 Lovera, Chris 1992 Lowery, Art 1981-82 Lozar, John 1944 Lozier, Richard 1971-72 Lucas, Kenneth 1963-65 Luch, John 1931 Lurie, Herb 1943 Luthy, Wally 1954 Lynn, Dan 1969-71 Lytle, Matt 1995 ; ,~4M~~ Maas,Wi|liam 1981-83 Macerelli, Joe 1973 Macko, George 1965 MacKre||, John 8. 1906-08 MacMurdo, James 1929-31 Maczuzak, John 1961-63 Magne||i,Tony 1980-82 Magyar, David 1967-69 Malarkey, Leo 1935-36 Malarkey, Tay 1943 Maloney, James 1943 Mancuso, David 1967-68 Mancuso, Michael 1967 Manson, Dick 1953 Randy McMillan Rick Leeson Maragas, Todd 1983 Mariano, Paul 1972 Marino, Dan 1979-82 Markel, Lance 1990 Marrangoni, Albert 1942-43 Marsh, Willie 1976-78 1996 Pitt Footficiif Marsha||,C.C. 1904-07 Marstellar, Ed 1971-72 Martha, Paul 1961-63 Martin, Curtis 1991-93 Maryott,H. 1926 Marzoch, Jon 1993, 95 Massey, Paul 1943 Mastro, Dave 1960 Mastrovich, Mark 1946-49 Masucci, Mario 1995 Matesic, Richard 1933 Mathews, Donald 1943-45 Mathieson, Eric 1989 Matich, George 1947-50 Matisi, Anthony 1935-37 Matson, Joseph 1914-16 Mattioli, Francis 1944 Mattioli, Rudy 1 952-54 Matusz, Roman 1986-89 Matyus, Dick 1960 Maxwell, Lindsey 1991 May, Mark 1977-80 Mazurek, Fred 1962-64 McAwley, Steward 1935 McBride, Russell 1952-53 McBride, William 1938 McCabe, Rich 1951-54 McCain, Joseph 1967-68 McCall, Joseph 1980-83 McCarter,H.C. 1917-19 McClain, Clifton 1934 McC|ean, John 1919-21 McClel|and,W.D. 1917 McClure, John 1972 McClure, Robert 1934-37 McCormick, Bill 1983-85 McCormick, James 1904-06 McCracken,G.H. 1918-20 McCrady, John 1920 McCray, Jon 1992-95 McCrory,John T. 1919-20 McCusker, Jim 1955-57 McCutcheon, C.W. 1924-25 McDermott, Chuck 1961 McDonald, Ricardo 1988-90 McDonough, James 1943, 46 McE||roy,W.S. 1912 McFarland, William 1945-48 McGhee, Curtis 1993-94 McGrath, Dave 1969-70 McGraw, Andrew 1965 Mclntyre, Marlon 1981-84 . McKee, William 1927 McKinney,C.R. 1905-06 McKnight, Barry 1963-65 McLaren, George W. 1915-18 McLean, Bill 1986 McMillan, Randy 1979-80 McMil|in,B.V. 1924-26 McNish, Bernard 1936 McNu|ty, Frank 1915-16 McPeak, Bill 1945-48 McQuaide, Patrick 1980-81 McQuaide, Robert 1952-54 Meadown, Eric 1916-17 Meanor,A. 1919 Medich, George 1967-69 Medwid, Robert 1971-72, 74 Mehl,O.H. 1904-07 Meier, Ted 1928 Meisner, Greg 1977-80 Melillo, Louis 1948-49 Mercer, Bill 1972 Merchant, Chris 1985 Meredith, John 1931 -35 Merkovsky, Elmer 1961 Merkovsky, Elmer 1936-38 Merrick, David 1994 Mervis, Louis 1918-19 Messich, George 1975-76 Metich, George 1947 Meyer, Glenn 1977-80 Miale, Richard 1965-66 Michaels, Ed 1956-58 Michelosen, John 1935-37 Mickinac, Gregory 1970 Middleman, Bob 1972-75 Migliore, David A. 1976 Mihm, Robert 1948 Mihm, William 1945-47 Miller, Donald 1987 Miller, Ed 1984-87 Mi||er,GilbertR. 1905-06 Miller, Jared 1993-95 Miller, John F. 1922 Miller, Scott 1988-91 Mi||er,W.E. 1914-17 Miller, Walter 1935 Mil|igan,Wa|ter 1930-32 Mills, Richard 1958-60 Mitchel,C.L. 1918 Mitchell, George 1940-41 Mitrakos,Thomas 1965-67 Mocha, Joseph 1943 Moffa, Remo1944 Mohring, George 1994 Mohring, Mike 1993-95 Mollica, Lawson 1991-94 Mollura, Andy 1970-71 Moncrief, Cliff 1991-92 Montana, John 1942 Montanari, Ken 1957-59 Montgomery, Ray 1927-29 Montrella, David J. 1968 Moody, Zatiti 1992-95 Moore, Cliff 1978-79 Moore, David 1988-91 Moore, Frank 1994-95 Moorhead, Dennis 1972-75 Morris, Hart 1929-31 Morris, Robert 1932 Morrison, Jim 1992 Morrow, James 1949 Morrow, James 1914, 16,19 Morrow, K.C. 1914 Morsillo, Jim 1977-79 Mosley, Denorse1993-94 Moss, John 1970-72 Moyer, Steve 1969-71 Munjas, Miller 1932-34 Murdock, Thomas 1923-24 Murphy, Bruce 1972-74 Murphy, Thomas 1940 Musulin, George 1936 Myers, Rusty 1972 I996 PITT FIIIJTBALL Letterman Joseph Pohl ..~.. Nalli, Albert 1968 Naponick, Paul 1967-69 Narick, Emil 1938-39 Neft, Peter 1952-53, 55 Neill, Bill 1977-80 Newman, Denver 1944 Newsletter, Wilbur 1942 Nicksick, Mike 1933-84 Nico|e||a,John S. 1957 Nixon, Donald 1976 Noble, Dan 1978 Nock, John 1969 Novak, Francis 1962 Nottoli, David 1992 Novogratz, Joseph 1964-65 -0. Obara, Joseph M. 1952 Odell, Howard 1932-33 O’Korn, George 1974-76 Oldshue, David 1970 Olenn, Stanley 1934 Oliver, Gordon 1958 Olsavsky, Jerry 1985-88 Olsen, Ray 1972 Onder, Tarciscio 1931-33 Or|andini,Tony 1994-95 Ormiston, Kenneth 1933-35 Orszulak, Harry 1966-68 Osborn, Bill 1985-88 Osterhout, Robert 1950 Ostrosky, Bob 1961 Ostrowski, Stanley 1971 -72 O’Sul|ivan, James 1905 O’Too|e, Mark E. 1976 Owens, Billy 1983, 85-87 Ozimek, John 1961-63 .p. Paieski, Ken 1972 Palatalla, Louis 1951-52, 54 Palla, Charles 1958 Paluck, John 1953-55 Parker, Derrick 1991-94 Parkinson,T.E. (Mgr.)1970 Parkinson, Tom 1927-29 Parrish, Don 1973-76 Parros, James 1970 Parrott, Louis 1966-67 Passodelis, Nick 1954-56 Patrick, Frank 1935-37 Patterson, Gary 1970-72 Patton, Chris 1993-95 Patton, Jack 1944 Peace, Lawrence 1937-38 Peacock, R.J. 1909-10 Pearlman, |.R. 1917 Chris Sestili V Peck, Robert 1913-16 Pecman, Frank 1965-67 Pegram, Ken 1995 Pelusi, Jay 1979-82 Pelusi, Jeff 1976-79 Pelusi, John 1974-76 Pennington, Jess 1934 Pepper, Victor1944 Perkins, Joe 1949 Perkins, Lex 1991-92 Perko, Tom 1972-75 Perry, Ken 1964 Perry, Theodore 1904-07 Persin, Dennis 1969 Peters,F.C. 1921 Peters, Fred (Mgr.) 1972 Petley, James F. (Mgr.) 1974 Petro, Stephen 1936-38 Pettyjohn, Barry 1983-85 Phi||ips,A|bert1943-44 Picciano, Dan 1964 Pierce, Lawrence 1950 Pierre, Joseph 1943 Pi|conis,Wi|liamT. 1968-70 Pipkin, Todd 1989 Pitler, Dave 1918 Plazak, Cy 1942-43 Plotz, Robert 1946-49 Plowman, Curt 1957-59 Poggi, Francis 1979 Pohl, Joseph 1964-66 Polach, Steven 1943-45 Polanco, Juan 1982-83 Pollock, Bob 1954-56 Popovich, Andy 1974-78 Popp, Ray 1963-64 Porreca, Thomas S. 1968-70 Pratt, Enock 1912 Priatko, William 1952 Pribish, George 1967-69 Price, John 1962 Prince, Peter 1959 Prokopovich, Mike 1975 Pryor, Benjie 1977-80 Pullekines, Joe 1957-58 Puzzuoli, David 1980-83 .Q.. Qualey, C. 1910-11 Qualey, C. Thomas 1965 Quarantillo, Edward 1934 Quatse, Jess 1929-31 Quense, Tim 1982-84 Quirin, Terry 1979-81 .3. Rabinek, Ray 1941 Radakovich, Ray 1966-67 Rader, Emil 1949 Radinick, Ken 1988-91 Radnor, Leonard 1947-49 Radosevich, George 1948-50 Raiko, Edmund 1945 Raklewicz, Michael 1965-67 Ramos, William 1969-70 Randour, David 1965-66 Randour, Herbert 1933-35 Ranii, George 1943-46 Raskowski, Walter 1936-38 Rasp, John 1986-87 Rathi, Bob 1957-59 1996 fpitt Footfsaff Raudman, David 1966 Raymond, Thomas 1964-65 Razzano, Anthony 1947-48 Reardon, Tony 1992-93 Reber, James 1943 Recchia, Anthony 1982-83 Rector, Leonard R. 1936 Redmon, Ronald 1988-90 Reece, Michael 1993 Reed, Harry 1944 Rees, John 1983 Reese, Charles 8. 1912-14 Reese, Edward 1943-44 Reichard, Mark 1977-80 Reider, Paul 1930-32 Reinhold, Chuck 1958-60 Rettenger, Joseph 1950-52 Reutershan, Randy 1975-77 Reynolds, William 1950-52 Rice, Chester 1952-54 Rich, Mark 1983-84 Richard, Gary 1986-87 Richards, Curvin 1988-90 Richards, David 1910 Richards, George 1967-69 Richards, Luther 1935 Richards,R.W. 1908-10 Richardson, John E. 1980 Rickards, Paul 1944-47 Ricketts, Tom 1986-88 Riddick, Louis 1987-90 Riddle, Fred 1957-59 Rife, Gerald 1965-66 Ritchie, Walter 1904-06 Ritenbaugh, William 1941 Robbins, Tim 1993, 95 Roberts, John 1925-27 Robb, John 1971-72 Robinson,A.L. 1909 Robinson, Desmond 1974-76 Robinson, James 1945, 47, 48 Robinson, Kenyon 1993-94 Rock, Kevin 1992 Rodgers, Joseph 1935 Rodgers, Lloyd 1971 Roe, Homer 1907-09 Roeder, Robert 1962-63 Romano, Al 1973-76 Romantino, Tony 1950-52 Rooker, Harvey 1932-34 Rooney, James 1926, 28-29 Rosborough, Bob 1955-56 Rosborough, Michael 1964-66 Rosenblum, Elmer 1 932 Rosepink, Martin 1941-43, 46 Ross, Chris 1985-88 Ross, John 1940-41 Roussos, Michael 1944-45 Roxanski, John 1944-45 Royal, Hank 1982 Royal, Jim 1990 Rudison, Bill 1985 Rudoy, William 1943 Ruff, Arthur 1934 Rullo, Dan 1971-73 Ruth, Frank 1904 Ryan, John 1992-95 Ryan, Todd 1991-92 -3. Sabatini, James 1959 Sack, Jack 1920-21 Sadowski, Ed 1966-69 Saksa, Frank J. 1941-42 Sa|ata,A.J. 1925-27 Salocky, William 1969 Salter, Bryant 1968-70 Salvaterra, Corny 1954-56 Salvucci, Joseph 1943 Salwocki, Tom 1956 Samer, William 1949 Sams, Ron 1979-82 Sanker, Dick 1961 Sankey, Robert 1961 Sapio,Wi|liam 1982-85 Sares, Harvey 1944 Sauer, Carl 1922-24 Savariau, Donsvil|e1991 Scales, Chuck 1983-86 Scanlon,J.A. 1928 Scherer, Dick 1956-57 Schilken, Robert 1982-85 Schipani, Pat 1983-85 Schmidt,A.T. 1904-05 Schmidt, Joe 1950-52 Schmidt, John 1965 Schmidt, Joseph 1924-26 Schmitt, Ted 1935-37 Schmitt,William 1952-56 Schneider, Chris 1995 Schottenheimer, Marty 1962-64 Schubert, Eric 1981-83 Schubert, Mark 1977-79 Schuler, Milton 1976 Schultz, Edward 1956 Schultz, Edward 1930 Schultz, Mike 1995 Scisly, Joseph 1957-59 Scorsone, Vincent 1955-56 Scott, Frank 1938 Scott, Howard 1942 Seagraves, Dell 1992-95 Seaman, Eric 1987, 89-90-91 Seaman, Norton 1958-59 Sebastian, Michael 1931,33 Seide|,F.R. 1921-23 Seidelson, Harry 1921-23 Seifert, Ed 1928 Seiffert, Karl 1933-34 Seigel, Francis 1931-32 Sekela, Michael 1939-40 Sekey, Arthur 1932 Sepkowski, Jason 1995 Sepsi, Andy 1957-59 Sestili, Chris 1989-92 Sgrignoli, Philip 1968-70 Shae, Charles 1938 Shaffer, Mike 1974-75 Sharockman, Ed 1958-60 Shaw, Paul 1935-37 Shedlosky, Leon 1933-35 Shemanski, Mark 1991 Shepira, Isadora 1912-15 Shields, Brian 1983-85 Shockley, Jeff 1985 Short, Dan 1980-82 Short, Ralph N. 1950 Shotwell, George 1932-34 Shriver, Jim 1983 Shuck, Dave 1984, 87 Shuler, Nick 1921-23 Shumaker, Ken 1969-70 Shuman,John 1906-08 Sichko, William 1949-51 Siermine, Dan (Mgr.) 1988 I996 PITT FOOTBALL leltermen Sies, Dale 1915-17 Sign, Bob 1984-86 Silvestri, Don 1990-91 Silvestri, Gary 1975, 77 Simantel, Rona|dJ. 1964 Simile, Tony 1950 Simms, Jim 1932 Simon, Dennis 1966-67 Simpson, Gerald 1991-94 Simpson, John 1969-71 Simpson, Richard N. 1922-23 Sims, Larry 1976-78 Sims, Tom 1988-89 Sinclair, Stephen 1939-40 Sindewald, Tom 1976 Siragusa, Anthony 1986-87, 89 Sites, Vincent 1934-35 Skiba, John 1992 Skladany, Joseph 1931-33 Skladany, Leo 1945-48 Skrocki, Chad 1993 Slaby, Lou 1960-62 Smalara, Alfred 1951 -52 Smakosz, Mike 1991 Smith, Carnel 1986-89 Smith, Curtis, 1973-75 Smith, Dan 1972 Smith, Donald 1980-81 Smith, Edward 1945 Smith, Eugene 1945 Smith, Norman 1970 Smith, Reggie 1983-86 Smith, RobertW. 1942 Smith, Tim 1979 Smith,Wayne1911-14 Smodic, Jack 1945, 47-48 Snell, Heath 1989-90 Sniscak, Bernard 1944 Sobolewski, Gene 1962-63 So|es,C.D. 1911 So|ter,A.E. 1907 Soppitt, Randall 1913-16 Sorochak, Bob 1962, 64 Sotak, Michael 1942 Souchak, Frank 1935-37 Spates, David 1973-74 Spears, Robert P. 1976 Spicko, Joseph 1968-70 Spindler, Marc 1987-89 Spiranic, Dan 1978 Sporio, Carmen 1965 Spotts, Ed 1938 Springer, Charles 1904, 06-07 Stahl, John 1940-41 Stah|man,H.A. 1916 Stanton, Richard J. 1961 Stapulis,Wi|liamT. 1936-38 Stark, Bob 1958 Stark, Marwood 1936 Stark, Scott 1990 Stebbins, Harold 1936-38 Steele, Wendell 1924-25 Stein, HerbA. 1918-21 Steingraver, George 1948 Stennett, Matt 1983-85 Stepnoski, Mark 1985-88 Steratore, Gene 1953 Stetler, Jack 1940-42 Stevens, John 1968-70 Stevenson,J.W. 1908-11 Stewart, Dale 1963-65 Stewart, Michael 1985-87 Still, Ralph 1977-79 Stitt, Dick 1941 Stocak, Mike 1942 Stone, Darnell 1982, 84-85 Stone, John 1988 Stone, Joseph 1974-76 Stoner, Fred 1972 Stoner, Reynold 1972-74 Strorn, John 1972 Suffoletta, Henry 1958 Su||ivan,John L. 1957-58 Sumner, David 1992, 94-95 Sumpter, Earl 1947-49 Sunseri, Sal 1979-81 Surina, Charles 1941 Stowe, Ed 1953 Suther|and,John B. 1914-17 Sweeney, James 1980-83 Sweeney, Pat 1980-83 Swenson, K.J. 1905-07 Swider, Larry 1973-76 Swink, Charles 1986-87 Sykes, Lionel 1989-90 Sylvester, Walter 1980 -1: Takacs, John 1977 Tamburino, Gabriel 1965 Tanczos, David 1987-88 Tarasi, Ray 1959 Taylor, Robert 1966 Taylor, Willie 1975 Teitt, Robert 1946 Telesky, John 1961-63 Templeton, Paul 1923 Theodore, Jim 1955-57 Theodorou, Leon 1991-92 Thomas, Bryan 1981-82 Thomas, Charles 1948-50 Thomas, Lynn 1977-79 Thomas, Reggie 1994-95 Thomas, R.J. 1919 Thomas, Wallace 1978-81 Thompson, Joseph M. 1904-06 Thompson,T.M. 1916 Thornhill,C.E. 1913-16 Threats, Barry 1989 Throckmorton,J. 1981-83 Thurbon, Robert 1938-40 Timmons, Robert 1933, 35 Tinsley, Keith 1983-86 Toerper, Todd 1972-74 Tolbert, Willie 1 974-76 Tolhurst, Fred 1970 Tommins,Joseph 1931-32 Toncic, Ivan 1957-59 Tormey, Joseph 1930-32 Tracok, Richard 1944 Traficant, Jim 1960-62 Trees, Joe 1890-91 Treiber, Dave 1975 Trethaway, Robert 1965 Trimble,T. Lee1917 Trocano, Rick 1977-80 Troglione, Joseph 1937 Trout, Dave 1977-80 Truitt,O|anda1989-90 Truitt, Tony 1968 Tully, Charles 1928-30 Tumulty, Tom 1991, 93-95 Turner, James 1987 Turner, John D. 1905-08 Turner, Ricky 1988-90 1996 Pitt Footfiaff Tuten, Henry 1987-89 Tyra, Gary 1975 -u. Uajko, Eugene 1967-68 Uansa, Octavius 1927-29 Urban, John 1937 -V. Van Doren, F. 1907-09 VanHorne, Jeff 1986-89 Van Pelt, Alex 1989-92 Varischetti, Pete 1991 Varoutsos, E.C. 1995 Ventura, James 1950 Venzin, Art 1971-72 Verkleeren, John 1963-65 Viancourt, Pat 1983-85 Vidunas, Paul 1981 Vignali, Larry 1959-61 Vitale, Bill 1974 Voytell, Ken 1952 -w. Waddill, Leslie 1905-06 Wagner, Harry 1930 Wagner,J. Huber1910-13 Walinchus, William 1928-30 Walker, Adam 1987-89 Walker, Dave 1959-60 Walker, Elliott 1974-77 Walker, Nelson 1987-90 Wall, Jerry 1984-87 Wall, Lance 1971 Wallace, William 1981 , 83-84 Waller, Midford 1930 Walmsley, John 1935 Walton, Albert 1935 Walton, Frank 1932-33 Walton, Joe 1954-56 Walton, Joseph 1974 Wanke, Larry 1987-88 Wannstedt, Dave 1971-73 Ward,F.F. 1912-14 Ward, Stephen 1946-48 Ware, Jeffrey 1962-63 Warriner, Chris 1949-51 Washington, Marcus 1986-88, 90 Washington, Maurice 1992-94 Washington, Troy 1 985-88 Washington, Yusef1988 Washinko, Rich 1972 Wasmuth, Chester 1 926-27 Watkins, Bryan 1981 Wazniak, John A. 1968 Weatherington, Arnie 1973-76 Weatherspoon, Ray 1982-83 Webster, Alan 1974 Webster, Ernest 1971-72 Weinberger, Ellis 1965 Weinstock, Isadore 1932-34 Weisenbaugh, Henry 1932-34 Welch, Gilbert 1925-27 Wenglikowski, Alan 1979, 81-83 Wertman, Harold 1945 Wertz, Silas G. 1922 Wesber, Darius 1995 West, Billy 1993-94 West, Henry 1942 West, Leonard 1943 West, Wa|ter1922 Weston, Lloyd 1968-70 Westwood, Ernest 1957-59 Whaley, Doug 1990-93 Whatley, Chris 1982-83 White, John 1972 White, Robert A. 1968 White, Terry 1978-80 Whittaker, Edward 1966-68 Whitmill,Rasshad1995 Wilamowski, Ed 1974-76 Wiley, Dante 1984 Wiley, John 1969 Williams, Charles 1921 Williams, Charles 1990-92 Williams, Chuck 1984-87 Williams, Frank1922 Williams, Harold 1920-22 Williams, Jermaine 1989, 91-92 Williams, Jim 1993-95 Williams, Keith 1981-82 Williams, Kevin 1990-91 Williams, Maurice 1992-94 Williams, Reggie 1985, 87-89 Williams, Vince 1991 , 94-95 Williamson, Carlton 1977-80 Wi||iamson,GuyM. 1913-15 Wilps, Ralph 1926-29 Wilson, Clair 1972 Wilson, Clint 1981-83, 85 Wilson, Dale 1985 Wilson,J.C. 1975-77 Windt, Bernard 1931 Winterburn,J. Charles 1921-22 Winters, Charles 1969 Wisler, Dwayne 1984 Wisniewski, Dan 1956-57 Wissinger,Z.A. 1923-25 Wohler, Mark 1983 Wolfarth, Harry 1950 Wolff, William 1945 Wood, John 1935-36 Woods, Darrel 1985-86 Woods, Michael 1979-82 Woods, Stanley 1985 Woods, Tony 1983-86 Wortham, Kevin 1984 Wrabley, Robert 1951-52, 54 Wright, Prentiss 1987-90 Wycoff, Robert S. (Mgr.) 1950 ..y.. Yaccino, John 1959-61 Yacopec, Louis 1944 Yajko, Eugene 1967-68 Yatron, George 1972 Yeilding, A.T. 1905-06 Yewcic, Thomas 1976 Yost, Charles 1948-49, 51 Young, Marlin 1995 Young, Tyler 1994-95 Yuna, Paul 1972 .2‘. Zalnasky, Mitchell 1964-65 Zanos, Jim 1957-58 Zeig, Waldemer 1904-07 Zelahy, Daniel 1976 Ze|lman,A| 1944-45 Zito, William F. 1961 Zombek, Joe 1951-53 Zortea, Aldo 1966 Zurzolo, William 1967 I72 @|F@ Pitt Players in the NFL. . 174 NFL First-Round Draft Choices 174 Current Players in 175 NFL Draft Through the Years 175 All-Time NFL Roster .. Pitt Players in the Super Bowl .. I998 PITT FOOTBALL Pitt Players In The NFL During the past two decades, few schools can match the number and quality quo- tient of players the University of Pittsburgh has fon/varded to the National Football League. Of course, Pitt through the years has been a fertile talent source for the NFL, both for players and coaches. Standouts such as Marshall Goldberg, Jock Sutherland, Joe Schmidt, Joe Walton, Fred Cox, MartySchottenheimer, and Mike Ditka are among the prominent names in a long roll call of Panthers who have gained fame in pro football. But in the past 19 years, there has been a dramatic surge of top Pitt-bred talent in the NFL. Currently, Marty Schottenheimer is the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, and Dave Wannstedt replaced Ditka as coach of the Chicago Bears. Pitt’s recent NFL players have made dramatic impact. Of Pitt’s 17 first-round picks since 1981, 14 became starters as rookies. The great Pitt teams of the late 1970s and early 1980s began providing this motherlode of impact talent to the NFL. Heisman Trophy running back Tony Dorsett started the stream when the Dal- las Cowboys traded up with the Seattle Seahawks to select him with the second pick of the 1977 draft. A year later a pair of Dorsett’s teammates on Pitt’s 1976 na- tional championship team, defensive end Randy Holloway (a Minnesota Vikings first- round pick) and quarterback Matt Cavanaugh (second round by the New England Patriots), joined Dorsett in the NFL. Three consecutive 11-1 seasons (1979, 1980, and 1981) provided another rich haul of future professional talent. The 1980 squad, in particular, was blessed with an extraordinary number of future NFL stars. Twelve players were drafted from Pitt’s 1980 squad, including three first-round picks: defensive end Hugh Green (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), tackle Mark May (Wash- ington Redskins), and running back Randy McMillan (Baltimore Colts). Defensive end Rickey Jackson (second round, New Orleans Saints), guard Russ Grimm (third round, Washington Redskins), safety Carlton Williamson (third round, San Fran- cisco 49ers), tight end Benjie Pryor (fifth round, Cincinnati Bengals), defensive tackle Jerry Boyarsky (fifth round, New Orleans Saints), defensive tackle Bill Neill Ruben Brown, a 1995 first-round pick of the Buffalo Bills, started every game of his rookie season for the Bills. (fifth round, New York Giants), and quar- terback Rick Trocano (11th round, Pitts- burgh Steelers) were the other draftees; seven additional seniors on the 1 980 squad signed free agentcontracts with NFL clubs. Among the underclassmen on that fabu- lous 1980 team were three players who also would all become NFL first-round draftees in 1 983—quarterback Dan Marino (Miami Dolphins), tackle Jim Covert (Chi- cago Bears), and defensive back Tim Lewis (Green Bay Packers) — as well as defen- sive tackle Bill Maas, whom the Kansas City Chiefs chose in the first round in 1984. Two other underclassmen in 1980, center Jim Sweeney and defensive back Tom Flynn, went on to fine NFL careers. All told, 28 players on Pitt's 1980 roster were eventual NFL draft selections. The Pitt player pipeline to the NFL has continued throughoutthe rest ofthe 1980s. Subsequent first-round draft picks have included guard Bill Fralic (drafted by the Atlanta Falcons) and defensive end Chris Doleman (Minnesota Vikings) in 1985; defensive tackle Bob Buczkowski (Los Angeles Raiders) in 1986; |inebackerTony Woods (Seattle Seahawks) in 1987; run- ning back Craig Heyward (New Orleans Saints) in 1988; defensive end Burt Grossman (San Diego Chargers) and of- fensive tackle Tom Ricketts (Pittsburgh Steelers) in 1989; and defensive end Sean Gilbert (Los Angeles Rams) in 1992. NFL talent scouts echo one another 174 when they discuss Pitt prospects. “Pitt players are a known commodity,” said Les Miller, former college personnel director for the San Diego Chargers. “You hardly see any failures there. They all seem to have the right work ethic and a desire to be the best.” According to a former Pitt great, hard work and skillful coaching are also part of the mix. “At Pitt, most of the players come from Western Pennsylvania and havethat West- ern Pennsylvania work ethic,” says Jim Covert, who was named the NFL Offen- sive Lineman of the Year in 1986. “You work as hard as you possibly can, and then you work a little harder.” In 1996, Pitt was once again represent- ed in the NFL Draft, and interestingly, the three players selected were chosen on concecutive picks in the sixth round. Wide receiver Dietrich Jells was the first Pitt player drafted and was reunited with former Pitt Coach Paul Hackett, who re- cruited Jells out of high school, when Kansas City selected Jells with the 176th overall pick. Jells was followed by defen- sive back Anthony Dorsett, who was se- lected 177th overall by the Houston Oilers. Linebacker Tom Tumulty was selected on the very next pick—178th overall—by the Cincinnati Bengals, where he joins former Pitt teammate Ricardo McDonald. 1992 Sean 1995 Ruben , L.A. Rams OL, Buffalo Bills (14th) ( )-pick overall I 996fPitt Footfiaff I998 PITT FOOTBALL Panther-NFL Drafts Thruuh The Years CURRENT PANTHERS IN THE PROS [As or JULY 1, 1996] s 8 Ricardo McDonald Tony Sircigus National Football League Ruben Brown, OG ................. .. Buffalo Bills Jeff Christy, C ........................ .. Minnesota Vikings Rob Coons, TE ...................... .. Buffalo Bills Billy Davis, WR ...................... .. Dallas Cowboys Chris Doleman, DE ................ .. San Francisco 49ers Anthony Dorsett, DB .............. .. Houston Oilers Elbert Ellis, WR ...................... .. Kansas City Chiefs Sean Gilbert, DT .................... ..Washington Redskins Brian Greenfield, P ................ ..San Diego Chargers Mark Gunn, DT ...................... .. Philadelphia Eagles Mike Halapin, DT ................... .. Houston Oilers Keith Hamilton, DE ................ .. New York Giants Craig Heyward, RB ................ ..Atlanta Falcons Steve Israel, DB .................... ..San Francisco 49ers Rickey Jackson, LB ............... .. New Orleans Saints Dietrich Jells, WR .................. .. Kansas City Chiefs Vernon Lewis, DB .................. .. New England Patriots Dan Marino, QB ..................... .. Miami Dolphins Curtis Martin, RB ................... .. New England Patriots Ricardo McDonald, LB .......... ..Cincinnati Bengals Dave Moore, TE .................... ..Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jerry Olsavsky, LB ................ .. Pittsburgh Steelers Louis Riddick, DB .................. ..Atlanta Falcons Dell Seagraves, TE ................ ..Washington Redskins Tom Sims, DT ........................ .. Indianapolis Colts Don Silvestri, PK .................... .. New York Jets Tony Siragusa, DT ................. .. Indianapolis Colts Marc Spindler, DT .................. .. New York Jets Mark Stepnoski, C ................. .. Houston Oilers Jim Sweeney, C ..................... .. Seattle Seahawks Tom Tumulty, LB ................... .. Cincinnati Bengals Alex Van Pelt, QB .................. .. Buffalo Bills Adam Walker, RB .................. .. Philadelphia Eagles Ia Chris Doleman Tony Woods, DE ................... ..Washington Redskins Sean Gilbert Round Name 03030) —L—-L —*—*COO3-l>-l>(D OLD-l>-l> \l-D-l>-D-I\)—* —L—L —L_L —‘$\1U1U1l\3—* -* \l-I3-D-—* 1996 Pitt J-'oot6a(f 1996 Dietrich Jells Anthony Dorsett Tom Tumulty 1995 Ruben Brown Curtis Martin Tom Barndt 1993 Alex Van Pelt 1992 Sean Gilbert Steve Israel Jeff Christy Keith Hamilton Ricardo McDonald Dave Moore 1991 Mark Gunn Curvin Richards Louis Riddick Brian Greenfield 1990 Marc Spindler Dean Caliguire Alonzo Hampton Tom Sims Chris Goetz Roman Matusz Camel Smith 1989 Burt Grossman Tom Ricketts Mark Stepnoski Vernon Kirk Cornell Holloway Jerry Olsavsky 1988 Craig Heyward Quintin Jones Jon Carter Zeke Gadson Gary Richard Billy Owens Ed Miller 1987 Tony Woods Randy Dixon Lorenzo Freeman Tom Brown 1986 Bob Buczkowski Bill Callahan Pos WR DB LB OG RB QB DE DB OL DE LB TE DE RB DB DT CB DT OG OT DE DE OT OL TE CB LB RB CB DE DB CB DB LB OT DT RB DT F8 Team Kansas City Chiefs Houston Oilers Cincinnati Bengals Buffalo Bills New England Patriots Kansas City Chiefs Pittsburgh Steelers Los Angeles Rams Los Angeles Rams Phoenix Cardinals New York Giants Cincinnati Bengals Miami Dolphins New York Jets Dallas Cowboys San Francisco 49ers Cleveland Browns Detroit Lions San Francisco 49ers Minnesota Vikings Kansas City Chiefs San Diego Chargers Chicago Bears Indianapolis Colts San Diego Chargers Pittsburgh Steelers Dallas Cowboys Los Angeles Rams Cincinnati Bengals Pittsburgh Steelers New Orleans Saints Houston Oilers New York Giants Buffalo Bills Green Bay Packers Dallas Cowboys San Diego Chargers Seattle Seahawks Indianapolis Colts Green Bay Packers Miami Dolphins Los Angeles Raiders Pittsburgh Steelers I75 I998 PITT FOOTBALL Panther-NFI. Drafts Through The Years Round Name 1985 Chris Doleman Bill Fralic Troy Benson Marlon Mclntyre Bill Wallace l\JG)U'1—‘-3 1984 Bill Maas Jim Sweeney Joe McCall Tom Flynn Dwight Collins Al Wenglikowski OO3U'|(aOl\)—* 1983 Jim Covert Tim Lewis Dan Marino Bryan Thomas Dave Puzzuoli Ron Sams Rich Kraynak Rob Fada Julius Dawkins 15 f\)CO®O303U‘|-*—*—* 1982 Emil Boures Sal Sunseri Sam Clancy —L—L |\JO\J 1981 Hugh Green Randy McMillan Mark May Rickey Jackson Greg Meisner Carlton Williamson Russ Grimm Bill Neill Benjie Pryor Lynn Thomas Jerry Boyarsky Rick Trocano 1L —*U1U'|U'1O'l0)OD0O|\)-*-‘-3 1980 Jo Jo Heath 0) 1979 Gordon Jones Walt Brown Jeff Delaney Al Chesley David Logan —L—L l\)-*\lU"||\) 1978 Randy Holloway Matt Cavanaugh Bob Jury Elliott Walker Randy Reutershan J.C. Wilson Willie Taylor Tom Brzoza 1L —*(OCDO30300f\)—* Pos Team DE Minnesota Vikings OT Atlanta Falcons LB New York Jets RB Los Angeles Rams WR New York Jets DT Kansas City Chiefs C New York Jets RB Los Angeles Raiders FS Green Bay Packers WR Minnesota Vikings DE Kansas City Chiefs OT Chicago Bears DB Green Bay Packers QB Miami Dolphins RB Green Bay Packers DL Cleveland Browns OG Green Bay Packers LB Philadelphia Eagles OG Chicago Bears WR Buffalo Bills C Pittsburgh Steelers LB Pittsburgh Steelers DT Seattle Seahawks LB Tampa Bay Buccaneers FB Baltimore Colts OT Washington Redskins LB New Orleans Saints DT Los Angeles Rams DB San Francisco 49ers C Washington Redskins DT New York Giants TE Cincinnati Bengals DB San Francisco 49ers DT New Orleans Saints QB Pittsburgh Steelers DB Cincinnati Bengals WR Tampa Bay Buccaneers C Detroit Lions DB Los Angeles Rams LB Philadelphia Eagles DT Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Minnesota Vikings QB New England Patriots DB Seattle Seahawks RB San Francisco 49ers WR Pittsburgh Steelers DB Houston Oilers WR Tampa Bay Buccaneers C Pittsburgh Steelers I 996J~‘itt Footfiafl Round Name 1977 1 Tony Dorsett 7 Jim Corbett 7 Larry Swider 11 Carson Long 11 Al Romano 1976 Tom Perko Karl Farmer \l-|> 1975 3 Gary Burley 17 Mike Bulino 1974 11 Rod Kirby 12 James Buckmon 15 Dave Wannstedt 1973 12 Ernie Webster 13 John Moss 1972 3 Bob Kuziel 5 Ralph Cindrich 11 Joe Carroll 15 Joel Klimek 16 Henry Alford Giants the past three years. Keith Hamilton has been a sta Pos RB TE LB LB WR DE DB LB DE OG LB LB LB TE DE * /s«*ja,,jx I 1 I78 Team Dallas Cowboys Cincinnati Bengals Denver Broncos Los Angeles Rams Houston Oilers Green Bay Packers Atlanta Falcons Cincinnati Bengals Kansas City Chiefs Buffalo Bills New Orleans Saints Green Bay Packers Washington Redskins Detroit Lions New Orleans Saints Atlanta Falcons Oakland Raiders New England Patriots St. Louis Cardinals zfimv , ’*“” -4% / rting defensive tackle for the New York I998 PITT FDDTBALL Panthers-NFL raft Through The Years Round Name :L—J l\3l\)(DU'I0) (0 CD\l-P 1971 Charlie Hall Bryant Salter Dave Garnett Tony Esposito Bill Pilconis 1970 Geoff Brown Rod Fedorchak 1969 Harry Orszulak 1968 Bob Longo Tom Mitrakos 1966 Fred Hoaglin Dale Stewart* Eric Crabtree* Dale Stewart* Eric Crabtree* Joe Novogratz* Ken Lucas Joe Novogratz* 1965 Marty Schottenheimer* Marty Schottenheimer* Bill Howley 1964 Paul Martha* Ray Popp* Paul Martha* Rick Leeson Jeff Ware Paul Cercel* Ray Popp* Paul Cercel* Brian Generalovich* Brian Generalovich* 1963 Lou Slaby* Gary Kaltenbach* Lou Slaby* Ernie Borghetti* John Maczuzak* Tom Brown Ed Adamchik* Jim Traficant Ed Adamchik* Ernie Borghetti* John Maczuzak* Gary Kaltenbach* Pos DB DB RB RB WR LB OG FL DE HB HB DB LB QB OG LB LB HB HB HB LB LB C/LB TE TE —|—|-l—|UJG)G)-I-15 Team Green Bay Packers San Diego Chargers Oakland Raiders Kansas City Chiefs Detroit Lions Cleveland Browns Kansas City Chiefs San Diego Chargers Houston Oilers San Francisco 49ers Cleveland (NFL) Pittsburgh (NFL) Baltimore (NFL) Buffalo (AFL) Denver (AFL) Pittsburgh (NFL) Pittsburgh (NFL) Boston (AFL) Baltimore (NFL) Buffalo (AFL) Pittsburgh (NFL) Pittsburgh (NFL) New York Giants (NFL) Buffalo (AFL) Washington (NFL) New York Jets (AFL) Dallas (NFL) New York Jets (AFL) San Diego (AFL) Pittsburgh (NFL) Boston (AFL) Denver (AFL) Minnesota (NFL) New York Giants (NFL) Cleveland (NFL) San Francisco (NFL) Houston (AFL) New York Giants (NFL) Pittsburgh (NFL) Buffalo (AFL) Dallas Texans (AFL) Dallas Texans (AFL) Houston (AFL) I77 Fred Cox, a Pitt standout from 1959-61, went on to a brilliant 15- year NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings and appeared in four Super Bowls. 1962 10 Regis Coustillac G 10 Larry Vignali G 19 John Kuprok* E 23 John Kuprok* E 30 Bob Clemens HB 33 Steve Jastrzembski*** E 1961 1 Mike Ditka* E 1 Mike Ditka* E 3 Jim Cunningham* B 3 Dick Mills* T 5 Ed Sharockman* HB 8 Fred Cox* HB 9 Dick Mills* T 10 Bob Clemens B 13 Paul Hodge LB 14 Jim Cunningham* FB 17 Steve Jastrzembski*** B 22 Ed Sharockman* HB 28 Fred Cox* HB 1959 9 Dick Haley B 15 Tom Salwocki C 24 Fred Riddle B 29 Jack Flara B 1958 2 Jim McCusker T 4 John Guzic G 9 Ron Kissell T 30 Dick Scherer E 1996 Pitt Footfiaff San Francisco (NFL) Pittsburgh (NFL) Pittsburgh (NFL) New York Titans (AFL) Houston (AFL) Boston (AFL) Chicago (NFL) Houston (AFL) Washington (NFL) Detroit (NFL) Minnesota (NFL) Cleveland (NFL) Dallas Texans (AFL) Baltimore (NFL) Detroit (NFL) New York Titans (AFL) Baltimore (NFL) Dallas Texans (AFL) New York Titans (AFL) Washington Cleveland Detroit Green Bay Chicago Cardinals Los Angeles Rams New York Giants Pittsburgh I996 PITT FDIJTBALL Head coach John Majors In a profession where longevity is elusive, John Majors has enjoyed a remarkably lengthy and successful collegiate head coaching career. Beginning his 29th season, Majors has posted an overall record of 181 -1 30-1 0 (.568), including a116-62-8 mark (.645) at Tennessee (1 977-92), a 41 -38-1 mark at Pitt (1973-76, ’93- ’95), and a 24-30-1 record at Iowa State (1968-72). Sixteen of his 28 teams have earned bowl invitations. His overall record in bowl games is 9-7. Majors is currently ranked 11th all-time among collegiate head coaches with 321 games coached, and only four other active coaches — Hayden Fry (Iowa, 385), Joe Paterno (Penn State, 353), Jim Sweeney (Fresno State, 346), and Bobby Bowden (Florida State, 344) — have coached in more games than Majors. He is eight games shy of moving ahead of Grant Teaff (1960-92) into the NCAA’s Top 10 coaching longevity list. He also is ranked 23rd on the all-time Division IA coaching victories list with 181 career wins, three victories shy of 22nd place, held by Darrell Royal (1954-76). Over his 28-year head coaching career, Majors has coached or recruited a total of 23 All-Americans (14 at Tennessee and nine at Pitt), and atotal of 23 number-one NFL Draft picks, (1 9 at Tennessee, three at Pitt, and two at Iowa State). But the trademark of John Majors’ coaching career is his ability to elevate football programs to new heights. Majors has forged a reputation as a football program builder. And, every football program that Majors has inherited has reached new- found successes. In his first head football coaching position, Majors took over a downtrodden Iowa State program and guided the team to its first two bowl games in school history. From there, Majors went to the University of Pittsburgh, where he reached the pinnacle of his coaching career. Inher- iting a Pitt squad that had finished 1-10 in 1972, Majors surrounded himself with a young, hard-working and talented coaching staff, and in just four seasons, transformed Pitt’s struggling football program into the 1976 national champion. His first prize recruit—Tony Dorsett—had a spectacular ca- reerat Pitt, which included being honored with college football’s most treasured award—the Heisman Trophy. In what he still considers one of the most difficult decisions of his professional career, Majors returned to his alma mater to help rejuvenate a stagnant Tennessee football team. He quickly revived the Volunteers into an SEC and national power. Nearly 20 years to the day Majors arrived at Pitt the first time, Athletic Director Oval Jaynes summoned him back to Pittsburgh to once again work his magic on a proud football program. On a cold, wintery Dec. 11, 1992 day, Jaynes introduced Majors as Pitt’s 32nd head football coach and charged him with the task of rebuilding yet another football program. “Coming back to coach at Pitt was one of the most exciting challenges a person could have,” Majors said. “Ourwork is still cut out for us, and to achieve success, it will take a concerted 1996 Pitt J’oot6al'f effort from everyone who loves Pitt. “We are in the fourth year of our rebuilding program. Certainly, last year was disappointing in terms of our won-lost record, and we need to improve in every area. At the time, and now after reflecting on the season, we made too many crucial mistakes at key points in the games. Our opponents had far too many opportunities to win games from our mistakes. This was especially true in our kicking game, where we operated at the lowest efficiency of my career, and with our interceptions. We certainly need to address those areas as well as improve in virtually every area of our football team. “Now, even though we have lost some very good football players with good experience, we as a staff and team need to find ways to win. We need to do it with a dearth of seniors- good senior leadership is always at a premium on successful teams—and we have the best group of young players that we have had since my return. “The attitude duringthe offseason was outstanding. lstrongly believe there is a unanimous commitment among the staff and players to make considerable improvement on the field and on the scoreboard.” Majors’ return to Pitt was not nearly as dramatic as his first tour. Even though the 1993 football team showed some improvement, it exceeded most people’s expectations by k; The Years I tvvittu - vs Round Name Pos Team 1957 2 Joe Walton E Washington 9 Charlie Brueckman C San Francisco 10 Ralph Jelic B Pittsburgh 15 Canii Herman T Pittsburgh 17 Corny Salvaterra QB Pittsburgh 17 Dan Wisnieski G Baltimore 23 Bob Pollock T Pittsburgh 1956 2 John Paluck E Washington 17 Bill Schmitt G Pittsburgh 20 Fred Glatz E Pittsburgh 22 Ray DiPasqua|e B Pittsburgh 23 Pete Neft QB Pittsburgh 25 Glen Tunning G Los Angeles Rams 1955 5 Eldred Kraemer T San Francisco 9 Henry Ford B Cleveland 10 Glen Dillon E Cleveland 12 Lou paiateiia 1' San Francisco Jack Durishan was 0 fifth-round draft choice of the New York 22 Richie McCabe B Pittsburgh Vankeesin 1947- 27 Paul Blanda B New York Giants 1943 2 Bill Dutton B Washington 1954 , 26 Jack Stetler B Cleveland 9 J09 Z°mbe'< '5 Plllsbulgh 27 Jack Durishan** T Pittsburgh 11 LOU Cimarolli B Pittsburgh A” h B ki 14 Bobby Epps B New York Giants 30 George S Ouse C mo yn 29 Dick Dietrick E Los Angeles Rams 1942 1953 12 Stan Gervells E Brooklyn 17 B h’ 2 Billy Reynolds B Cleveland Edgar Jones C ‘Cage Bears 7 J06 Schmidt C Detroit 1941 1952 8 George Kracum B Chicago Cardinals 24 Bob Bestwick B Pittsburgh 1949 29 Chris Warriner E Pittsburgh 4 Dick Cassiaho 3 Green Bay 1951 8 Ben Kish B Chicago Cardinals 16 Ted Geremsky E Pittsburgh 1939 30 N'°k B°”<°V<'=‘° T WaS“'“9‘°“ 2 John Chickerneo B New York Giants 2 Marshall Goldberg B Chicago Cardinals 1.950 . 4 Hal (Curly) Stebblns B Chicago Cardinals 3 Jimmy Joe Robinson B Cleveland 5 Bob Dahhies C Chicago Bears 11 Bob P'9tZ . G Clevdand. 9 Steve Petro G Pittsburgh 13 Lou (_Bimbo) Cecconi B San Francisco 13 Fabian Hottmah E Pittsburgh 16 Bernie Barkouskie G Pittsburgh 16 Ai Lezouski G Pittsburgh 29 Carl DePasqua B Pittsburgh 1938 1949 2 Tony Matisi T Pittsburgh 1: teo gflagany E Br9°k'yn (AFL) 2 Frank Patrick B Chicago Cardinals e0 3 “W E Ph"ad9'ph'a (NFL) 4 Frank Souchak E New York Giants 1948 10 John Michelosen B Philadelphia 14 Bill McPeak E Pittsburgh 1937 30 Tony DeMatteo B Pittsburgh 2 Ave Dame" .1. Green Bay 1947 4 Bill Glassford G Detroit 5 J k D ' h ** T N Y k Y k ac “"8 an ew or an ees * In the 1960s, the AFL established the same draft format as the 1945 NFL by drafting in an inverse order of finish. Each league had its 22 George Johnson T Pittsburgh own draft allowing for athletes to be drafted by the AFL and the NFL. 29 John ltzel B Philadelphia ** Jack Durishan was drafted in 1943 by Pittsburgh. He served in 1945 the armed forces and after returning was drafted again in 1947 by 12 Frank Mattioli G Chicago Bears the New York Yankees. 17 John ltzel B Pittsburgh 25 A”9e'° Carlaccmi 3 Pittsburgh ***Steve Jastrzembski was drafted by Boston (AFL) in 1962 and 30 Loren Braner C Philadelphia Bairirnoro (NFL) in 1951_ l996J7‘itt Footficiff I996 PITT FOOTBALL All-Time NFI. Roster Ed Adamchik, C ......................... .. Henry Adams, C ......................... .. Rudy Andabaker, G .................... .. Steve Apke, LB .......................... .. Bill Ashbaugh, FB ....................... .. Tom Barndt, C ............................ .. Troy Benson, LB ........................ .. Karl Bohren, HB ......................... .. Nick Bolkovac, DT ...................... .. Jim Bond, G ............................... .. Ernie Bonelli, HB ........................ .. Emil Boures, C-G ....................... .. Jerry Boyarsky, NT .................... .. Jesse Brown, HB ....................... .. Ruben Brown, OG .................... .. Tom Brown, RB .......................... .. Tony Brown, T ............................ .. Charlie Brueckman, C ................ .. Bob Buczkowski, DE .................. .. Gary Burley, NT ......................... .. Dean Caliguire, C ....................... .. Bill Callahan, S ........................... .. Joe Carroll, LB ........................... .. Jon Carter, DE ........................... .. Dick Cassiano, HB ..................... .. Matt Cavanaugh, QB .................. .. John Cenci, C ............................. .. Ralph Chase, T .......................... .. Al Chesley, LB ............................ .. John Chickerneo, QB ................. .. Jeff Christy, C ........................... .. Greg Christy, T ........................... .. Ralph Cindrich, LB ..................... .. Sam Clancy, DE ......................... .. Jimmy Clark, HB ........................ .. Bob Clemens, HB ....................... .. Dwight Collins, WR .................... .. Paul Collins, E ............................ .. Rob Coons, TE ......................... .. Jim Corbett, TE .......................... .. Jim Covert, T .............................. .. Fred Cox, K ................................ .. Eric Crabtree, WR ...................... .. N.Y. Giants, 1965 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1965 Chicago Cardinals, 1939 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1952, 54 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1987 Rock Island Independents, 1924 Kansas City Cowboys, 1924-25 Kansas City Chiefs, 1995 N.Y. Jets, 1986-89 Buffalo Bisons, 1927 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1953-54 Brooklyn Horsemen, 1926 Chicago Cardinals, 1945 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1946 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1982-86 Cleveland Browns, 1987 New Orleans, 1981 Cincinnati Bengals, 1982-85 Buffalo Bills, 1986 Green Bay Packers, 1986-87 Pottsville Maroons, 1926 Buffalo Bills, 1995- Miami Dolphins, 1987-89 Buffalo Bills, 1987-89 Washington Redskins, 1958 L.A. Chargers, 1960 L.A. Raiders, 1987-88 San Diego Chargers, 1989 Cleveland Browns, 1990 Seattle Seahawks, 1990 Cincinnati Bengals, 1976-83 Atlanta Falcons, 1984 San Francisco 49ers, 1990 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1991-92 Buffalo Bills, 1987 Oakland Raiders, 1972-73 N.Y. Giants, 1988-89 Dallas Cowboys, 1989 Brooklyn Dodgers, 1940 New England Patriots, 1978-82 San Francisco 49ers, 1983-1985 Philadelphia Eagles, 1986-89 New York Giants, 1990-92 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1956 Akron Indians, 1926 Philadelphia Eagles, 1979-82 Chicago Bears, 1982 N.Y. Giants, 1942 Arizona Cardinals, 1992 Minnesota Vikings, 1993- Buffalo Bills, 1985 New England Patriots, 1972 Houston Oilers, 1973-75 Denver Broncos, 1974 Seattle Seahawks, 1983 Cleveland Browns, 1985-88 Indianapolis Colts, 1989-93 Pittsburgh Pirates, 1933-34 Baltimore Colts, 1962 Minnesota Vikings, 1984 Boston Redskins, 1932-35 Miami Dolphins, 1993-94 Buffalo Bills, 1995- Cincinnati Bengals, 1977-81 Chicago Bears, 1983-91 Minnesota Vikings, 1963-77 Denver Broncos, 1966-68 Cincinnati Bengals, 1969-71 New England Patriots, 1971 I 996 Pitt Footéall Paul Cuba, T .............................. .. Jim Cunningham, HB ................. .. Bill Daddio, E .............................. .. Ted Dailey, E .............................. .. Averell Daniell, T ........................ .. Tommy Davies, HB .................... .. Julius Dawkins, WR ................... .. Jeff Delaney, S ........................... .. Mike Ditka, TE ............................ .. Randy Dixon, T .......................... .. Chris Doleman, DE ................... .. Anthony Dorsett, DB ................ .. Tony Dorsett, RB ........................ .. Jack Durishan, T ........................ .. Bill Dutton, HB ............................ .. Elbert Ellis, WR ......................... .. Bobby Epps, HB ......................... .. Jeff Esters, DL ........................... .. Rob Fada, G ............................... .. Karl Farmer, WR ........................ .. Ralph Fife, G .............................. .. William Flanagan, HB ................. .. Jim Flanigan, LB ......................... .. Torn Flynn, S .............................. .. Henry Ford, DB .......................... .. Bill Fralic, OL .............................. .. Lorenzo Freeman, DT ................ .. Sean Gilbert, DE ....................... .. Charles Gladman, RB ................ .. Fred Glatz, DE ........................... .. Art Gob, WR ............................... .. Chris Goetz, OG ........................ .. Marshall Goldberg, HB ............... .. Hugh Green, LB ......................... .. Brian Greenfield, P ..................... .. Russ Grimm, G .......................... .. Burt Grossman, DE .................... .. Bob Gruber, T ............................ .. Mark Gunn, DE ......................... .. John Guzik, LB ........................... .. 179 Philadelphia Eagles, 1933-35 Washington Redskins, 1961-63 Chicago Cardinals, 1941-42 Buffalo Bisons, 1946 Pittsburgh Pirates, 1933 Green Bay Packers, 1937 Brooklyn Dodgers, 1937 Hammond Pros, 1922 Buffalo Bills, 1983-84 L.A. Rams, 1980 Detroit Lions, 1981 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1981 Baltimore Colts, 1982-83 Chicago Bears, 1961-66 Philadelphia Eagles, 1967-68 Dallas Cowboys, 1969-72 Indianapolis Colts, 1987-1995 Minnesota Vikings, 1985-93 Atlanta Falcons, 1994-95 San Francisco 49ers, 1996- Houston Oilers, 1996- Dallas Cowboys, 1977-87 Denver Broncos, 1988-89 N.Y. Yankees, 1947 (AAFC) Pittsburgh Steelers, 1946 Kansas City Chiefs, 1996- N.Y. Giants, 1954-55, 57 Los Angeles Rams 1993-1995 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1995 Chicago Bears, 1983-84 Kansas City Chiefs, 1985 Atlanta Falcons, 1976-77 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1978 Chicago Cardinals, 1942, 45 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1946 Pottsville Maroons, 1925-26 Green Bay Packers, 1967-70 New Orleans Saints, 1971 Green Bay Packers, 1984-86 N.Y. Giants, 1986-1989 Cleveland Browns, 1955 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1956 Atlanta Falcons, 1985-93 Detroit Lions 1993 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1987-89 Los Angeles Rams, 1992-95 Washington Redskins, 1996- Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1987, 89 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1956 Washington Redskins, 1959-60 L.A. Chargers, 1960 San Diego Chargers, 1990 N. Y. Jets, 1991 Chicago Cardinals, 1939-43, 1946-48 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1981-85 Miami Dolphins, 1985-1991 Cleveland Browns, 1991 San Diego Chargers, 1996 Washington Redskins, 1981-91 San Diego Chargers, 1989-93 Philadelphia Eagles, 1994 Cleveland Browns, 1986 Green Bay Packers, 1987 Miami Dolphins, 1987 Washington Redskins, 1987 New York Jets, 1991-95 Philadelphia Eagles, 1996- L.A. Rams, 1959-60 Houston Oilers, 1961 ISSB PITT FOOTBALL All-Time NFL Buster Rickey Jackson, a second- round draft pick in 1981, has been a perennial All-Pro linebacker. He won his first Super Bowl ring in the 1994 season with the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XXIX. Milo Gwosden, E ........................ .. Dick Haley, DB ........................... .. Mike Halapin ............................. .. Charles Hall, DB ......................... .. Keith Hamilton, DE ................... .. Alonzo Hampton, CB .................. .. Charlie Hastings, HB .................. .. Jo Jo Heath, CB ......................... .. Warren Heller, HB ...................... .. Pat Herron, E ............................. .. Craig Heyward, RB .................... .. Harold Hinte, E ........................... .. Fred Hoaglin, C .......................... .. Bob Hoel, G ................................ .. Tom Holleran, FB ....................... .. Cornell Holloway, CB ................. .. Randy Holloway, DE .................. .. Frank Hood, HB ......................... .. Glenn Hyde, C ............................ .. Steve Israel, DB ........................ .. John ltzel, HB ............................. .. Rickey Jackson, LB .................. .. Dietrich Jells, WR .................... .. Cecil Johnson, LB ...................... .. Wa|terJohnson, DT .................... .. EdgarJones, HB ........................ .. Gordon Jones, WR ..................... .. Quintin Jones, CB ...................... .. Buffalo Bisons, 1925 Washington Redskins, 1959-60 Minnesota Vikings, 1961 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1961-64 Houston Oilers, 1996- Green Bay Packers, 1971-76 New York Giants, 1992- Minnesota Vikings, 1990 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1991 Cleveland Browns, 1992 Cleveland Tigers, 1920 Cincinnati Bengals, 1980 Philadelphia Eagles, 1981 N.Y. Jets, 1987 Pittsburgh Pirates, 1934-36 Cleveland Tigers, 1920 New Orleans Saints, 1988-92 Chicago Bears, 1993 Atlanta Falcons, 1994- Green Bay Packers, 1942 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1942 Cleveland Browns, 1966-72 Baltimore Colts, 1973 Houston Oilers, 1974-75 Seattle Seahawks, 1976 Pittsburgh Pirates, 1935 Chicago Cardinals, 1937-38 Toledo Maroons, 1922 Buffalo All-Americans, 1923 Indianapolis Colts, 1989-92 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1993 Minnesota Vikings, 1978-84 St. Louis Cardinals, 1984 Pittsburgh Pirates, 1933 Denver Broncos, 1976-81, 85 Baltimore Colts, 1982 Seattle Seahawks, 1986 Kansas City Chiefs, 1987 Los Angeles Rams, 1992-1995 San Francisco 49ers, 1996- Pittsburgh Steelers, 1945 New Orleans Saints, 1981-94 San Francisco49ers, 1995 New Orleans Saints, 1996- Kansas City Chiefs, 1996- Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1977-85 Dallas Cowboys, 1987 Chicago Bears, 1945 Cleveland Browns, 1946-49 (AAFC) Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1979-82 L.A. Raiders, 1983-84 Houston Oilers, 1988-90 1996.Pitt J’oot6a(( Bob Jury, S ................................ .. San Francisco 49ers, 1978 Scott Kaplan, PK ........................ .. Detroit Lions, 1994-1995 Chicago Bears, 1995 Bill Kern, T .................................. .. Green Bay Packers, 1929-30 Vernon Kirk, TE .......................... .. L.A. Rams, 1989 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1990 Ben Kish, FB .............................. .. Brooklyn Dodgers, 1940-41 Phil—Pitt, 1943 Philadelphia Eagles, 1944-49 George Kracum, FB ................... .. Brooklyn Dodgers, 1941 Eldred Kraemer, G ..................... .. San Francisco 49ers, 1955 Rich Kraynak, LB ....................... .. Philadelphia Eagles, 1983-86 Atlanta Falcons, 1987 Indianapolis Colts, 1989-91 Frank Kristutek, T ....................... .. Brooklyn Dodgers, 1940-41 Bob Kuziel, C ............................. .. New Orleans Saints, 1972 Washington Redskins, 1975-80 Lindy Lauro, DB .......................... .. Chicago Cardinals, 1951 Tim Lewis, CB ............................ .. Green Bay Packers, 1983-86 Vernon Lewis, DB ..................... .. New England Patriots, 1993- David Logan, NT ........................ .. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1979-86 Green Bay Packers, 1987 Carson Long, K .......................... .. Buffalo Bills, 1977 Bill Maas, NT .............................. .. Kansas City Chiefs, 1984-92 Green Bay Packers, 1993 Jim MacMurdo, T ........................ .. Boston Redskins, 1932-33 Philadelphia Eagles, 1934-37 John Maczuzak, DT ................... .. Kansas City Chiefs, 1964 Dan Marino, QB ........................ .. Miami Dolphins, 1983- Curtis Martin, RB ...................... .. New England Patriots, 1995- Paul Martha, S ............................ .. Pittsburgh Steelers, 1964-69 Denver Broncos, 1970 Ed Matesic, HB .......................... .. Philadelphia Eagles, 1934-35 Pittsburgh Pirates, 1936 Tony Matisi, T ............................. .. Detroit Lions, 1938 Frank Mattioli, G ......................... .. Pittsburgh Steelers, 1946 Roman Matusz, DE .................... .. Chicago Bears, 1990 Mark May, T ............................... .. Washington Redskins, 1981-90 San Diego Chargers, 1991 Phoenix Cardinals, 1992-93 Fred Mazurek, WR ..................... .. Washington Redskins, 1965-66 Richie McCabe, DB .................... .. Pittsburgh Steelers, 1955, 57-58 Washington Redskins, 1959 Buffalo Bills, 1960-61 Joe McCall, RB .......................... .. L.A. Raiders, 1984 Jim McCusker, T ........................ .. Chicago Cardinals, 1958 Philadelphia Eagles, 1959-62 Cleveland Browns, 1963 N.Y. Jets, 1964 Ricardo McDonald, LB ............. .. Cincinnati Bengals, 1992- Randy McMillan, RB ................... .. Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts 1981-86 Bill McPeak, DE ......................... .. Pittsburgh Steelers, 1949-57 Eric Meadows, HB ...................... .. Milwaukee Badgers, 1923 Greg Meisner, NT ....................... .. L.A. Rams, 1981-88 Kansas City Chiefs, 1989-90 Elmer Merkovsky, T ................... .. Chicago Cardinals, 1944 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1945-46 Ed Miller, C ................................. .. Cleveland Browns, 1989 Dick Mills, G ............................... .. Detroit Lions, 1961-62 Dave Moore, TE ........................ .. Miami Dolphins 1992 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1992- Jim Morrow, HB .......................... .. Canton Bulldogs, 1921 Buffalo All-Americans, 1922 Bill Neill, NT ................................ .. N.Y. Giants, 1981-83 Green Bay Packers, 1984 Mike Nixon, (Nicksick), HB ......... .. Pittsburgh Pirates, 1935 Brooklyn Dodgers, 1942 Stan Olenjiniczak, T ................... .. Pittsburgh Pirates, 1935 Jerry Olsavsky, LB ................... .. Pittsburgh Steelers,1989- I996 PITT FIJIITBALL All-Time NFL Buster Al Olszewski, E .......................... .. Pittsburgh Steelers, 1945 Billy Osborn, WR ........................ .. Philadelphia Eagles, 1989 Billy Owens, 8 ............................ .. Dallas Cowboys, 1988-89 Lou Palatella, G .......................... .. San Francisco 49ers, 1955-58 John Paluck, DE ......................... .. Washington Redskins, 1956, 59-65 Tom Parkinson, FB .................... .. Don Parrish, DE ......................... .. Frank Patrick, FB ....................... .. Larry Peace, HB ......................... .. Red Pearlman, G ........................ .. Tom Perko, LB ........................... .. Steve Petro, G ............................ .. Barry Pettyjohn, C ...................... .. John Pierre, E ............................ .. Bill Priatko, LB ............................ .. Dave Puzzuoli, NT ..................... .. Jess Quatse, T ........................... .. George Radosevich, C ............... .. John Reger, LB .......................... .. Randy Reutershan, WR ............. .. Billy Reynolds, HB ...................... .. Gary Richard, CB ....................... .. Curvin Richards, RB ................... .. Paul Rickards, QB ...................... .. Tom Ricketts, T .......................... .. Louis Riddick, DB ..................... .. Mike Roussos, T ........................ .. John Sack, G ............................. .. Andy Salata, G ........................... .. Bryant Salter, S .......................... .. Ron Sams, G .............................. .. Joe Schmidt, LB ......................... .. Ted Schmitt, C ........................... .. Marty Schottenheimer, LB .......... .. Eric Schubert, K ......................... .. Mike Sebastian, HB .................... .. Fred Seidel, G ............................ .. Harry Seidelson, G ..................... .. Ed Sharockman, CB ................... .. Dale Sies, QB ............................. .. Don Silvestri, PK ...................... .. Staten Island Stapletons, 1931 Kansas City Chiefs, 1978 Chicago Cardinals, 1938-39 Brooklyn Dodgers, 1941 Cleveland Tigers, 1920 Cleveland Indians, 1921 Green Bay Packers,1976 Brooklyn Dodgers, 1940-41 Houston Oilers, 1987 Miami Dolphins, 1989 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1945 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1957 Cleveland Browns, 1983-87 Indianapolis Colts, 1989 Green Bay Packers, 1933 Pittsburgh Pirates, 1933-34 N.Y.Giants, 1935 Baltimore Colts, 1954-56 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1955-63 Washington Redskins, 1964-66 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1978 Cleveland Browns, 1953-54, 57 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1958 Oakland Raiders, 1960 Green Bay Packers, 1988 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1989 Dallas Cowboys, 1991-92 L.A. Rams, 1948 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1989-91 New Orleans Saints, 1994-95 San Francisco 49ers, 1991-92 Cleveland Browns, 1993-95 Atlanta Falcons, 1996 Washington Redskins, 1948-49 Detroit Lions, 1949 Columbus Tigers, 1923-25 Canton Bulldogs, 1926 Orange Tornadoes, 1929 Newark Tornadoes, 1930 San Diego Chargers, 1971-73 Washington Redskins, 1974-75 Baltimore Colts, 1976 Miami Dolphins, 1976 Green Bay Packers, 1983 Minnesota Vikings, 1984 N.Y. Jets, 1986 Detroit Lions, 1953-65 Philadelphia Eagles, 1938-40 Buffalo Bills, 1965-68 Boston Patriots, 1969-70 N.Y. Giants, 1985 St. Louis Cardinals, 1986 New England Patriots, 1987 Philadelphia Eagles, 1935 Pittsburgh Pirates, 1935 Boston Redskins, 1935 Canton Bulldogs, 1921 Frankford Yellowjackets, 1925 Akron Indians, 1926 Minnesota Vikings, 1962-72 Cleveland Tigers, 1920 Dayton Triangles, 1921-22, 1924 Rock Island Independents, 1923 Kenosha Maroons, 1924 New York Jets, 1995- 1996 .7-‘itt Iootfiaff Tom Sims, DT ........................... .. Tony Siragusa, DE .................... .. Vinnie Sites, E ............................ .. Joe Skladany, E ......................... .. Leo Skladany, DE ...................... .. Lou Slaby, LB ............................. .. Frank Souchak, E ....................... .. Marc Spindler, DT ..................... .. Ed Stahl, G ................................. .. Herb Stein, C .............................. .. Mark Stepnoski, C .................... .. John Stock, WR ......................... .. Jim Sweeney, C ........................ .. Larry Swider, P ........................... .. Willie Taylor, WR ........................ .. Lynn Thomas, CB ...................... .. Claude Thornhill, T ..................... .. Bob Thurbon, B .......................... .. Keith Tinsley, WR ....................... .. Rick Trocano, QB ....................... .. David Trout, K ............................ .. Tom Tumulty, LB ...................... .. Alex Van Pelt, QB ..................... .. Adam Walker, RB ..................... .. Elliott Walker, RB ....................... .. Frank Walton, G ......................... .. Joe Walton, TE ........................... .. Troy Washington, DB ................. .. Izzy Weinstock, QB .................... .. Henry Weisenbaugh, HB ............ .. Gibby Welch, HB ........................ .. Al Wenglikowski, LB ................... .. Walt West, QB ............................ .. Reggie Williams, WR .................. .. Carlton Williamson, S ................. .. J.C. Wilson, CB .......................... .. ZonarWissinger, G .................... .. Jim Woodruff, E .......................... .. Tony Woods, LB ....................... .. John Yaccino, DB ....................... .. Joe Zombek, DE ........................ .. Kansas City Chiefs, 1990-93 Indianapolis Colts, 1994-95 Kansas City Chiefs, 1996- Indianapolis Colts, 1990- Pittsburgh Pirates, 1936-38 Pittsburgh Pirates, 1934 Philadelphia Eagles, 1949 N.Y. Giants, 1950 N.Y. Giants, 1964-65 Detroit Lions, 1966 Pittsburgh Pirates, 1939 Detroit Lions, 1990-94 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1995 New York Jets, 1996- Cleveland Tigers, 1920 Dayton Triangles, 1921 Buffalo All-Americans, 1921 Toledo Maroons, 1922 Frankford Yellowjackets, 1924 Pottsville Maroons, 1925-26, 28 Dallas Cowboys, 1989-1995 Houston Oilers,1995- Pittsburgh Steelers, 1956 N. Y. Jets, 1984-94 Seattle Seahawks, 1995- Detroit Lions, 1979 St. Louis Cardinals, 1980 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1981-82 Green Bay Packers, 1978 San Francisco 49ers, 1981-82 Cleveland Tigers, 1920 Buffalo All-Americans, 1920 Philadelphia-Pittsburgh, 1943 Cards-Pittsburgh, 1944 Buffalo Bisons, 1946 (AAFC) Cleveland Browns, 1987 Cleveland Browns, 1981-83 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1981,87 Cincinati Bengals, 1996 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1993 Kansas City Chiefs, 1994-1995 Buffalo Bills, 1995- San Francisco 49ers, 1993-95 Philadelphia Eagles, 1996- San Francisco 49ers, 1978 Boston Redskins, 1934 Washington Redskins, 1944-45 Washington Redskins, 1957-60 N.Y. Giants, 1962-63 Phoenix Cardinals, 1989 Philadelphia Eagles, 1935 Pittsburgh Pirates, 1937-38 Pittsburgh Pirates, 1935 Boston Redskins, 1935-36 N.Y. Yankees, 1928 Providence Steamroller, 1929 Buffalo Bills, 1984, 87 Cleveland Rams, 1944 New Orleans Saints, 1991 San Francisco 49ers, 1981-88 Houston Oilers, 1978-83 Pottsville Maroons, 1926 Chicago Cardinals, 1926 Buffalo Bisons, 1929 Seattle Seahawks, 1987-92 Los Angeles Rams, 1993 Washington Redskins, 1994- Buffalo Bills, 1962 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1954 I998 PITT FOOTBALL I82 Pitt Players in the Super Bowl The Super Bowl is without a doubt the biggest annual one-day event in American sports. A number of former Pitt players have played (and coached) in the Super Bowl, and many wear the ring of victory; in fact, at least one Pitt alumnus has been associated with the winning team in 14 of the last 15 Super Bowls (the exception was Super Bowl XXIV in 1990). Most recently, linebackerJerry Olsavsky ofthe Pittsburgh Steelers, and Billy Davis, a free agent wide receiver and special teams player for the Dallas Cowboys, continued Pitt's impressive string of players in the Super Bowl, when they battled in Super Bowl XXX. Other recent Pitt players appearing in the Super Bowl were Adam Walker and Rickey Jackson, claiming Super Bowl rings as members of the San Francisco 49ers in 1994; and Mark Stepnoski appeared as the starting center for the Super Bowl XXVII Champion Dallas Cowboys. Mike Ditka is the only Pitt man to win the Super Bowl as both a player and head coach. Ditka was a member of the Dallas Cowboys when they defeated Miami in Super Bowl VI. In 1986, Ditka coached the Chicago Bears to victory in Super Bowl XX against the New England Patriots. Among the Bears’ starters that day was tackle Jim Covert, a former Pitt All-American. Carlton Williamson added a third Super Bowl ring to his collection five years ago as a member of the NFL Champion San Francisco 49ers. The first Pitt alumnus to accomplish this feat, Williamson also earned rings in Super Bowls XVI and XIX. Only two other former Panthers, Russ Grimm and Mark May, have captured the coveted prize more than once. Grimm and May both received rings for the Washington Redskins’ triumphs in Super Bowls XVII, XXII, and XXVI. Grimm received another ring in 1991. No Pitt player was more fortunate to get to the Super Bowl than Tom Flynn, who began the 1986 season with Green Bay. The Packers released him, and later in the same season he signed with the New York Giants, who captured Super Bowl XXI. On the flipside, Fred Cox, a star at Pitt in the late 1950s and early 1960s and a placekicker with the Minnesota Vikings, endured the agony of Super Bowl defeat four times. Dan Marino had arguably the best season everfor a pro quarterback in 1984, but his Dolphins lost to San Francisco in Super Bowl XIX. A comgtate list of Pitt’s Supe; Bowl participants; Gary surrey, Cincinnati, XVI , or I ~ I Matt Cavanaugh,’San Francisco, XIX; New York Giants, XXV AI Chesiey, Philadelphia, XV Jim. Corbett, Cincinnati, XVI Jim Covert, Chicago, XX . Fred Cox, Minnesota, IV, VIII, IX, XI‘ Bill Davis, Dallas, XXX . , Mike Ditka, Datlas, V, VI; Chicago (Head Coach) XXI Tony Dorseit, Daiias, XII, Xlii , I ‘ Tom Flynn, New York Giants, XXI , V Russ Grimnmtwashington, XVII, XVIII, XXII, XXVI ‘ I Glenn Hyde, Denver, Xll I “ I Rickey Jackson, San Francisco, XXIX Gordon Jones, Los Angeles Raiders, XVIII Dan Marino, Miami, XIX I Mark May, Washington, XVII, XVIII, XXII Jerry Olsavsky, Pittsburgh, XXX I . Mark Stepnoski, Daiias, XXVII, XXVi|E. I « . Lynn Thomas, San Francisco, XVI X . , ; Adam Watker, San Francisco, XXSX I I Carlton Williamson, San Francisco Xvi, XIX, XXIII I 996fPitt Footfiaff .3’ Jerry Olsavsky is one of Pitt's most-recent Super Bowl participants as a linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XXX. Russ Grimm, currently an assistant coach for the Washington Redskis, was a standout center for the Panthers who went on to play in four Super Bowls as a member of the Redskins before his retirement in 1991. |?@ IFLEXEBHEHTTU Duratz Athletic Complex 184 Pitt Stadium History.. . 190 A Guide to Pitt Stadium 192 S!|1|'||3V:l '|'l\1fl10[l:| I998 PITT FOOTBALL Duratz Athletic complex As pedestrians walk up legendary DeSoto Street, known by Pitt students and football fans as "Cardiac Hill," one may notice a recent facelift to Pitt Sta- dium. The tinted, paned windows en- casing the upper portion of the Pitt Sta- dium outerwalis, may seem subtleto the outside viewer, but what lies behind that glass is spectacular. Behind those windows situates one of the finest athletic training and condition- ing facilities in the country, the Duratz Athletic Complex. The $5.87 million complex was the first phase of a mas- sive modernization project scheduled for Pitt Stadium over the next five years. The Phase I portion, which was com- pleted in early August 1995, included primary expansion of the preceding foot- ball facilities, including demolition of the Stadium's interior from Gate 1 to Gate 3. The primary project in the initial phase was the construction of a new and en- larged home locker room for 1 25 student athletes with a new player tunnel en- trance to the field; new training, weight and equipment rooms; and a state-of- the-art injury rehabilitation area com- plete with a hydrotherapy pool. One of the showpieces of the renova- tion project is Pitt's impressive new player entrance which cuts through a portion of the Section 7 seating area. This immaculate glass enclosed en- trance tunnel leads to the player locker room and a corridor which serves as a hallway passage throughout the entire football complex. A concrete roof with "Pitt Panthers" chisled into the headboard serves as a magnificant threshold through which the Panthers enter and exit the field. The premise forthe Pitt Stadium reno- vations was simple. The Pitt football program's needs had signficantly out- grown and surpassed the existing facili- ties in Pitt Stadium. Yet, Pitt Stadium had much valuable space that was pre- viously unused. There was enough avail- able space inside Pitt Stadium to ac- commodate its transformation into one of the best, most contemporary facilities in the country...a facility that will better allow Pitt's student athletes to flourish and grow. The successful completion of this project will serve as a tribute to the achievements of the exceptional stu- dent athletes and coaches who have distinguished the University of Pittsburgh for more than a century, as well as a commitment to those who will wear the blue and gold in the century to come. But Pitt's glittering new locker room, weight room, training room and equip- ment room is only the beginning. Among the planned projects for the second phase of the construction is an expanded academic support area. Pitt's new players‘ entrance tunnel is ct showpiece for the new Pitt football complex. I84 Pitt student athletes deserve the best during their academic and athletic ca- reers at the University. With increas- ingly difficult schedules and challenging academic demands, student athletes require special academic support. The main emphasis of the Phase II portion of the project is the construction of a greatly expanded facility for the Academic Support Services Office, more than quadrupling the space currently available to the student athletes and augmenting their opportunities for aca- demic growth and development. Featuring classrooms, individual tuto- 1996 .7-‘itt }’oot6<1fl' I998 PITT FOOTBALL I85 Duratz Athletic complex rial and small group meeting rooms, a library and media resource center, audi- torium, computer lab, and a large study lounge, this facility will keep Pitt at the forefront in academic support programs for student athletes. In addition, the construction of a new football office complex, including coaches‘ offices, meeting rooms, and locker rooms, is planned in the next portion of the project. The new complex also will contain a permanent home in Pitt Stadium for the marching band, a comprehensive com- plex that will include a main rehearsal hall and five individual rehearsal areas, uniform and instrument storage areas, a music library, a reception area, and locker rooms for band members. Additional components of the renova- tion project will address gameday opera- tion needs, including the reconfiguration of the interior concourses into a spec- tacular atrium space which will permit easier access throughout the stadium; new restroom and concession facilities; a multi-purpose room, and an expanded ticket office. Additionally, the present Gate 3 area will be completely refur- bished into a new spectator entrance. One of the features. of the new Pitt locker room is the encased lockers, which serve asashrinefor the only A four players in Pitt football history who have had their jersey numbers retired by the University. Pitt's expansive locker room contains individual locker cubicles for up to 125 student- athletes. A corridor allows access to all areas of the Duratz Athletic Complex and provides a field-side view of Pltl Stadium. I 996 Pitt ,T-'oot6nl'l' I998 PITT roorsnu 186 "The ITO“ wnfks" The University of Pittsburgh football weight room, known as "The Iron Works” has been a symbol for the Pitt football program for more than a decade. Now the Pitt football team can boast a new and improved "Iron Works," which is even more impressive than before. The philosophy of Head Football Coach John Majors isto develop a betterfootball playerthrough proper nutriition, strength training, speed development, and developing a more explosive athlete. Part of the initial phase of the Pitt Stadium renovation project, the new "Iron Works" is a state-of-the-art facility in which the Pitt football team can train to achieve those training goals. There are more than 70 pieces of assorted weight equipment and approximately 7.69 tons Of Weight at the Pia}/eisi di5P033i- Althoughthereisanimpressiveview An attractive new record board, of the Pitt campus from inside, the constructed in 1994, is a showpiece for View inside 0' "ie ""0" W°'i '.Student~4S-srvices Bill Bryant joined the Pitt staff six years ago and currently serves as Pitt's assistant athletic director for student services and director of Pitt's CHAMPS/ Life Skills Program. Bryant's career in college athletics began in 1970 as the defensive coordinator of the freshman football squad at Cal-Davis, after serving two years in the U.S. Army in Germany. He spent the next 12 years serving as an assistant football coach at the University of California-Berke- ley, Oregon, Indiana State, Weber State, Northern Arizona, and New Mexico State. In 1984, Bryant took the position of assistant athletic director for student services at Oregon. He moved in 1987 to Arizona State University, where he served as NCAA Compliance Coordinator for three years. Bryant is a 1970 graduate of the University of California- Davis, where he received a bachelor's degree in physical education. He also earned a master's degree in the same field at the University of Oregon in 1984. He and his wife JoAnn have two children, Christy (18) and Bobby (15). I 996 Pitt Footfinff T98 Larry Eldridge Jr. Assistant Athletic Director/ Marketing and Public Relations Larry Eldridge Jr. became Pitt's sports information director in 1987, af- terworking asapub|icistatABC Sports. He was promoted to assistant athletic director for public relations in 1988. In his current capacity, Eldridge co- ordinates the marketing and public relations initiatives for the Department of Athletics. He also initiates corporate sales and sponsorship activities, coordinates advertising and special video projects, and assists in the development and operation of local television and radio packages. Following graduation from Villanova University with a bachelor's degree in English in 1975, Eldridge wasthe director of sports information and assistant news bureau director at LaSa||e University, before being named sports information director at Yale University in 1978. Eldridge joined National Football League Properties |nc., in 1981, as associate editor for the Creative Services Division. In that capacity his responsibilities were conceptual develop- ment, writing, and editorial supervision for NFL publications. Eldridge and his wife Jill have three children: Jeffrey (8), Rebecca (6), and Gregory (4). Rex Hough Ticket Manager Named Pitt's ticket manager in July of 1993, Rex Hough begins his sixth year in the Pitt Ticket Office. In his current position, he is responsible for all sales and distribution of tickets forall Pitt athletic events. This pastspring, Hough'sdutieswere expanded. He now assists in the marketing activities of the athletic department and has been instrumental in the imple- mentation of a group ticket sales program. Before joining the staff at Pitt, Hough did similar work as the administrative assistant in the ticket office at the United States Military Academy. Hough graduated from West Virginia University in 1988 with a degree in business administration. Married to the former Jill Donofrio, Hough resides in North Versailles. I998 PITT FOOTBALL Athletics Administration John Novey Director of Development for Athletics John Novey was appointed director of development for athletics on Novem- ber 9, 1994, after serving the previous two years as assistant director. Prior to joining the Pitt staff in No- vember of 1 992 as an assistant director for athletics development, Novey was the director of the Pitt Ambassadors program. In that capacity, he was responsible for managing Pitt’s relationships with 130 businesses which volunteerfinancial support to the University of Pittsburgh through donor-given contributions. Prior to coming to Pitt, Novey had 17 years experience in the sales and marketing profession. A former professional bas- ketball player, Novey played with the Virginia Squires (ABA), and the Baltimore Bullets (NBA) during the early 1970s. Novey is a 1971 graduate of Mt. St. Mary’s College in Emmitsburg, Maryland, with a bachelor of science degree in secondary education. He and his wife Maria reside in the North Hills with theirson Michael (7) and daughter Carolyn (1 ). iR,«ichCole"‘f ‘ P ‘:7 ‘ * Assistant Director for (Varsity, Sports Rich Cole begins his second year in the Pitt Athletics Department after be- ing appointed Pitt's assistant director of varsity sports in September of 1996. In his positon, Cole assists the var- sity coaches and senior associate ath- letic director Carol Sprague with the administration of Pitt's 16 olympic sports programs. His main responsibilities are game operations, budget preparation and monitoring, event planning, scheduling, and assisting with sponsorships, marketing, promotions, and alumni develop- ment for those programs. Cole brings a wealth of athletic administration experience to his position, and previously worked at Miami (Fla.) for nine years in various positions, including business manager for football and director of athletic services. He also was a instructor in the graduate school of sports administration for three years. Prior to Miami, Cole was a teacher and coach at the junior and senior high school levels in North Carolina. Cole received his bachelor's degree from Mansfield College in 1976, where he played basketball and golf, and he earned his master's degree from Miami (Fla.). Cole and his wife B.J. have two children: Ricki Lee (14) and Tyler (12). I 996 Pitt ,Foot6atl’ T99 Martin Kennedy Assistant Director for Athletics Development ‘ Marty Kennedy joined the Pitt Golden Panthers staff in 1995. He coordinates the Panther Rep program, serves as liaison to all local Golden Panther Chapters, and oversees the annual scholarship fund drive. Prior to joining the athletic department staff, Kennedy held development positions at Pitt's School of Dental Medicine, the Katz Graduate School of Business, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Western Pennsylvania. He also worked forfour years as Director of Annual Giving at his alma mater, Westminster College. Kennedy and his wife Maureen reside in Oakmont with their daughter Erin (2). Sam sciiillo Jr. : ~ Assistant -Sports information regret : 1- Sam Sciullo Jr. begins his sixth year in the Pitt Sports Information Office. He is primarily responsible for coordinating production of athletic department publi- cations, and for generating publicity ef- forts for Pitt’s women's basketball, track/ cross country, women's gymnastics, ten- nis, and soccer teams. A member of CoS|DA, he edited the 1991 Pitt Football Media Guide which received one district and two national awards. Sciullo also co-edited a book, "Greatest Moments In Pitt Football History," published two years ago. Prior to his arrival at Pitt, Sciullo was sports information director at Robert Morris College from 1987-90. He was athletics publications director from 1982-87 at Texas A&M University. In 1981-82, Sciullo was information director for the Eastern Athletic Association (now the Atlantic 10 Conference). A1981 Pitt graduate with a B.A. in English, Sciullo wrote for The Pitt News, The Owl, and was a spotter/statistician for Pitt’s football radio network from 1979-81. I998 PITT FIJIJTBALL Athletics Administration 1 Joan Shinavski Gifts and Events Coordinator Joan Shinavski joined the Pitt Golden Panther Office in the spring of 1995 as the gifts and events coordinator. Shinavski, an alumna of Carlow College, is in charge of managing the donor database, accounting for gifts, and planning and coordinating Golden Pantherevents. She also isthe liaison with the Beaver/Moon and Southwest Golden Panther Chapters. Additionally, she edits the Pitt Varsity Letter Club's newletter. Prior to her Pitt appointment, she served the previous 12 years as an office administrator in the construction and chemical industries. Kilmbaiinnssitiiiif 3? i t T I * i A I I Coordinator" of Facilities! 1 Event Management Director Kimball Smith is in his 20th year in the Pitt Athletic Department. A 1975 graduate of Cornell Univer- sity, Smith earned his master’s degree _ in athletic administration from Massa- chusetts in 1976. He came to Pitt as a graduate intern in the fall of 1976 and worked extensively with the 1976 national championship squad before being hired as the University's first full-time marketing director in 1977. In his current position, Smith is responsible for scheduling and managing the University's athletic and recreational facili- ties, as well as directing game operations in both football and basketball. During his time as marketing director, Pitt football enjoyed nine of the top 10 attendance years in its history, while the basketball program had similar attendance successes at Fitzgerald Field House and the Civic Arena. Smith and his wife Nancy have a daughter, Kelly (18), and two sons, Kyle (10) and Kameron (8). Jim Thomas is in his 22nd year in the Pitt Athletic Department. Thomas helps coordinate purchas- ing and numerous financial transac- tions for the athletic department. He is a 1973 graduate of Robert Morris College with a degree in busi- ness administration. Thomas is also known as a diehard golfer. Thomas and his wife Fran have two children, Jimmy (19) and Shannon (17). I 996 Pitt Footfiaff 200 Donna Sloan , Assistant Coordinator of Student Affairs for Athletes An employee of the University of Pittsburgh for 16 years, Donna Sloan begins her eighth year in the Athletic Department as the assistant coordina- tor for financial aid. She transferred from Pitt’s Office of Student Accounts in July 1988, where she was an administrative aide. Sloan helps to process student-athlete financial aid, monitor athletic eligibility, and monitor student athletes’ registration. She earned an associate’s degree in business from Duff’s School of Business in 1978. Sloan's interests outside the Athletic Department involve music. She is a soloist and choir director at the Christ Missionary Baptist Church of Homewood. Ron Wahl Sports Information Director, Ron Wahl is in his ninth year as a member of the Pitt Sports Information staff. Promoted to sports information director in August 1994, Wahl is re- sponsible for managing the sports in- formation operations at Pitt and for coordinatingday-to-daypublicity efforts for the football and men’s basketball teams. A member of CoSlDA, Wahl edited the 1989-90 Pitt Varsity Sports Yearbook that was selected as the Best in the Nation. Wahl joined the Pitt Sports Information staff in August 1988 and has co-edited several of Pitt's nationally recognized athletic publications. Prior to his Pitt appointment, he served as sports information director and assistant media relations director at Point Park College. Wahl received a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (where he also played football for three years) in 1982, and worked as an intern in the IUP Sports Information office. He earned his master's degree in journalism and communications in May 1993 from Point Park College. Wahl and his wife Elaine have a daughter, Erika (6). I996 PITT FOOTBALL . 201 Athletic Department Support Staff Debbie Asmctn Les Banos Sandy Bayus sandy Blum Cindy Brendel Student 5eI'ViCeS/ Band Videographer secretary for the navel Coordinmo, Golden Panthers Secretary 5e°iet°tY Director of Athletics Laura Blackman Arlene Briski Mary Lou Cucchiara HCtttY Ettnt-5 Pei‘tnY Heat" Ticket Office Compliance/Student Ticket Office Sports Information Assistant Varsity Sports Secretary Services Secretary Lydia Howard Susan Kennedy Joe Lafferty |(e||y Mccormick Jeannie Monahan coordinator of Compfiance Varsity Sports Secretary Athletic Marketing Assistant sports |nformafion/Marketing Business Office Assistant Secretary ,,, Barb Osman Amy Patterson Ann Schmitt Kristen Siegel Elaine Tatka Women's Baskefba||/ Administrative Assistant/ Administrative Assistant/ Marketing 8: Development Business Office Secretary Varsity Sports Secretary Business Office External Affairs Assistant wt‘ Martha Turner Dianne Williams Don Ireland Ron Morris JOY AbbeY Photo C0F>ief/ Mail C|erk Business Office Assistant PA Announcer Scoreboard Operator Stfidium 5eCUt“Y 1996 Pitt Footéaff T998 PITT FOOTBALL Pitt Athletics Department Directory Area Code--(412) Information .................................................................... .. 648-8200 Fax ...................................................................... .. 648-8248 Press Box ........................................................... .. 648-9172 Director of Athletics L. Oval Jaynes .................................................... .. 648-8230 Senior Associate Athletic Director/Internal Operations Carol Sprague ..................................................... .. 648-8280 Associate Athletic Director/External Affairs Tim Fitzpatrick .................................................... .. 648-8220 Associate Athletic Director/Administration Joe Phillips .......................................................... .. 648-8203 Associate Athletic Director/Student Affairs & Compliance Donna Sanft ........................................................ .. 648-8218 Assistant Athletic Director/Student Services Bill Bryant ............................................................ .. 648-8701 Assistant Athletic Director/Football Operations Jim Earle ............................................................. .. 648-8700 Assistant Athletic Director/Public Relations & Promotions Larry Eldridge Jr. ................................................. .. 648-8240 Director of Development/Athletics John Novey ......................................................... .. 648-8889 Administrative Assistant to the Athletic Director Maria Novey (Basketball) .................................... .. 648-8350 Assistant Business Manager Jim Thomas ........................................................ .. 648-8206 Assistant Coordinator/Student Affairs Donna Sloan ....................................................... .. 648-8218 Assistant DirectorlAthletics Development Martin Kennedy ................................................... .. 648-8889 Athletic Gifts and Events Coordinator Joan Shivanski .................................................... .. 648-8889 Sports Information Director Ron Wahl ............................................................ .. 648-8240 Assistant Sports Information Director Sam Sciullo Jr. .................................................... .. 648-8240 Coordinator of Facilities and Event Management Kimball Smith ...................................................... .. 648-8204 Program Coordinator for Varsity Sports Rich Cole ............................................................ .. 648-8226 Ticket Manager Rex Hough .......................................................... .. 648-8300 Travel Coordinator Sandy Blum ........................................................ .. 648-8214 University Bands/Director Jack Anderson .................................................... .. 648-8249 \Coacites Baseball Mark Jackson ..................................................... .. 648-8208 Basketball Men’s—Ra|ph Willard .......................................... .. 648-8350 Women’s——Kirk Bruce ......................................... .. 648-8347 Football John Majors ........................................................ .. 648-8700 Women's Gymnastics Debbie Yohman .................................................. .. 648-8328 Soccer Men's—Joe Luxbacher ....................................... .. 648-8217 Women's—Ro|and Sturk ..................................... .. 648-8232 Swimming Men’s—Chuck Knoles ........................................ .. 648-8342 Women’s—Marian Cassidy Keen ....................... .. 648-8341 Diving—Ju|ian Krug ............................................ .. 648-8299 Women's Tennis George Dieffenbach ............................................ .. 648-8214 Track and Field (Men's and Women's) Steve Lewis ........................................................ .. 648-8212 Volleyball Cindy Alvear ....................................................... .. 648-8337 Wrestling Rande Stottlemyer .............................................. .. 648-9176 1996 Pitt Footfiaif Mark Jackson Baseball Debbie Yohman Women's Gymnastics 202 Kirk Bruce Women's Basketball Ralph Willard Men's Basketball Roland Sturk Women's Soccer Joe Luxbacher Soccer Marian Cassidy Keen Women's Swimming Cindy Alvear Volleyball Rande Stottlemyer Wrestling Chuck Knoles Julian Krug Men's Swimming Diving Steve Lewis Men's and Women's Track George Dieffenbach Women's Tennis Theresa Nuzzo Cheerleaders John Majors Football I998 PITT FOOTBALL More than 500 University of Pitts- burgh student athletes receive medical care provided by the University's athletic training program. Pitt is one of only 73 colleges and universities which offers an undergradu- ate athletic training education program approved by the National Athletic Train- ers' Association (N.A.T.A.). Established in 1975, the athletic training program prepares students for a career in the multidisciplinary field of sports medi- cine. Upon completion of the athletic training education program, the student is eligible for the N.A.T.A.-administered certification examination. The athletic training curriculum has 40 undergraduate and 15 graduate students enrolled and is staffed by six faculty certified athletic trainers who operate the University's sports medicine pro- gram. Pitt's athletes are cared for in three athletictraining rooms on campus. Each sport has a full-time trainer or graduate assistant and student trainers assigned to provide medical coverage during all practices and games. The staff is ded- icated to providing all aspects of preven- tion, evaluation, management, and re- habilitation of injuries and illnesses. The sports medicine staff also runs a sports medicine clinic in Pitt Stadium for all athletes to be evaluated by one of the sports medicine physicians. This clinic provides the athletes with an opportunity to be seen by specialists as well as providingthe studentathletictrainerwith an outstanding learning environment. The clinic is staffed by Dr. Freddie H. Fu, and is assisted by Dr. Christopher Harner (orthopaedic surgeon), Dr. Jon P. Warner (orthopaedic surgeon), Dr. David Stone (rehabilitation and primary care), Dr. James Moeller (primary care), Dr. Donald Marion (neurosurgery), and the three sports medicine fellows, Dr. Grian Cole, Dr. James Dalton, and Dr. Paul Dowdy. in addition, a staff of consulting specialists is available at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center to assist in providing top quality medical treatment for Pitt athletes. Hospital care is provided at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). Dr. Freddie Fu Team Physician Dr. Freddie H. Fu begins his tenth year of service to the Pitt athletics program as team physician and orthopaedic surgeon. He graduated summa cum laude from Dartmouth College in 1974, and received his B.M.S. in 1975from Dartmouth Med- ical School. Fu earned his medical degree in 1977 at Pitt, and completed his general surgery internship at Brown Uni- versity. He then returned to Pitt to study under an orthopaedic research fellow- ship, and completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery. During that time, Fu studied under an A..O. International Fellowship at the Hannover Trauma Center in West Germany, and studied orthopaedic surgery at East Lansing, Michigan. Fu is currently the inaugural holder of the Blue Cross of Western Pennsylvania Professor; Executive Vice Chairman and Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh; and medical director of the Center for Sports Medicine. In addition, Dr. Fu serves as an adjunct professor in the School of Health Related Professions and School of Edu- cation. 20 Fu is a member and has held offices in numerous academic organizations including the prestigious Herodicus Society, the American Shoulder& Elbow Surgeons, the American Academy of Sports Medicine, and the American Orthopaedic Association. He is the former President of the Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society. In addition, he recently received the National Athletic Trainers‘ Association Presidential Challenge Award for his significant contribution to athletic training, and was alsojust honored as a co-recipient of the Kappa Delta Award, the highest distinction in orthopaedic research, for his research contributions on the shoulder. Not only is Fu prominent in many of the city's scientific and health-related societies, he is an avid supporter of numerous community athletic programs and Pittsburgh fine arts in general. He is the Chairman ofthe Board and Executive Medical Director of the Giant Eagle city of Pittsburgh Marathon and 10K, a member of the Board of Trustees, and Team Physician forthe Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. He is past president and current CEO of the OED Children's Festival Chorus of Pittsburgh, is a member ofthe Western Pennsylvania Olympic Committee, and is a perennial contributor to many local high school athletic organizations. Pitt's student-athletes receive medical care through the sports medicine program. The University of Pittsburgh is one of 73 universities across the country with this curriculum. 1996 Pitt J’oot6a(( T998 PITT FOOTBALL Academic Support Services In the 1970s, when the University of Pittsburgh committed itself to regaining its position as one of America’s leading collegiate athletic programs, the Univer- sity also made a commitment of perhaps even greater significance: to set stan- dards in the education of its student athletes. From this commitment came the Support Service for Student Ath- letes, established in 1976. This office had one major mission: furthering the academic goals of the men and women who make up Pitt’s varsity athletic teams. In the 1990s, as Pitt football once again reaches for the top, the University has rededicated itself to its original commitment to see that its male and female athletes get a quality and meaningful education. New offices, equipment and additional personnel are evidence that Pitt is continuing its tradi- tion of placing academics at the top of its priorities for its athletes. Since its beginning, the Support Ser- vice for Student Athletes office has of- fered several important services to Pitt’s athletic community. Contact between the Office and the student athlete begins early, at University orientation, where Support Service personnel administer tests and assist in class scheduling. Learning skills and study habits are strengthened throughout the freshman year through regular meetings with the office staff and organized study sessions. Tutors are provided for those who requestthem, and assigned tothose the staff feels may need additional help. Class performance and attendance are monitored throughout the term. Ac- ademic and career counseling, as well as personal counseling, are all important parts of the program. The goal of the office is to build long-term skills to en- able the athlete to be an independent and successful student, skills which will be carried on long after an athletic ca- reer has ended. Since 1987, Support Services has been located on the fifth floor of Pitt Stadium. A second facility was added in 1995 in Fitzgerald Field House. Both facilities feature a computer/learning lab, indi- vidual meeting rooms for study and tutotrials. Plans have been formalized for the completion of a new academic support facility as part of the eight-phase renovation project for the Pitt Stadium Complex. The staff of the Support Service Office is currently made up ofsixfull-time mem- bers, three graduate assistants, and numerous part-time tutors. Since early 1991 , the office has been directed by Dr. Ron Brown. Brown came to Pitt from Oklahoma State, where he headed the University's academic efforts to help athletes. The staff of student services specialists who provide direct assistance to student ath- letes includes Michael Farabaugh, Jan McMannis, and David Pistolesi. Addi- tionally, Pamela Allan serves as the program's administrator for information services and academic compliance. Dr. Toby Chapman, chairman Dr.. Jessie Van Swearingen Dr. David Bartholomae Dr. E. Blanche Woolls Dr. Donafd T. Martin SENATE ATHLETIC COMMITTEE Dr. Ron Brown = Director of Academic Support Services Dr. Frederick J. Gottlieb Dr. Maureen w. McClure Dr. Seth Spauiding Dr. Susan Albrecht 1 996 ,T-‘itt Footfinff I998 PITT FIJIJTBALI. GIIIIIEII Panthers 205 Pitt Golden Panthers: Supporting Academic and Athletic Excellence The Pitt Golden Panthers organization, founded in 1970, has a two-fold purpose: first, to provide financial aid for deserving and qualified student athletes, and second, to improve the quality of athletics at the University of Pittsburgh. The Pitt Golden Panthers isthe only official athletic fundraising organization recognized by the University of Pittsburgh. Funds raised in any other respect could jeopardize the purpose for which the organization was established. The foremost goal of the Pitt Golden Panthers is to provide a base of professional fundraising services, athletic com- munications and other assistance through which alumni, students, friends, corporations, parents, faculty, staff, and others may enhance the development of Pitt athletics. The Pitt Golden Panthers organization operates with the approval of the administration ofthe University and is subject to the regulations of the University of Pittsburgh, the Big East Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Intercollegiate athletics today depend on support from the private sector more than ever before. The expansion of the Pitt Golden Panthers through a larger membership base and increased funding for athletic scholarships will contribute to the future successes of our storied teams. Our ultimate goal is to completely underwrite the entire annual scholarship expense through private funding. Additionally, the Pitt Golden Panther organization is striving to provide its membership with the opportunity to share in programs of distinction for endowments and capital improvements that will create better facilities and provide state-of-the—art equipment and a way to a more fulfilled education for Pitt student athletes well into the 21st century. All members of the Pitt Golden Panthers receive a variety of benefits to recognize their contributions. These benefits include football and basketball ticket purchase priority; Golden Panther mailings; invitations to numerous meetings, outings and trips; and a complimentary subscription for the Panthersports Journal. Donors also receive credit in the University of Pittsburgh's Annual Giving Fund and its various giving groups. We invite you to join our growing family of supporters, thereby playing a more active role in the education of the more than 400 male and female student athletes who represent the University of Pittsburgh. Pitt Golden Panthers Board of Directors Dennis L. Doyle ............... .. Arthur Bloom ................... .. Dr. Richard J.Gradisek .... .. Harry Guidotti .................. .. Andrew J. Kuzneski, Jr. Terms Expire 1996 Raymond M. Cappelli Wiltiam G. Daniels Roslyn M. Munsch David Scarnati ......................................... .. President ......................................... .. Vice President ......................................... .. Secretary ......................................... .. Treasurer ......................................... .. Past President Terms Expire 1997 Dr. John R. Bush Dr. Richard J. Gradisek Joan M. Smith Jeffrey A. Martin Thomas S. Baily, ll Terms Expire 1998 Ralph Dallier Carl Hagins Douglas K. Oakley. Sally Sheerer I996 J-‘itt ,Foot6nl't' Golden Panthers Chapter Presidents Beaver/Moon ................. .. Dick Shirra Delaware Valley ............. .. Bob Greenberg Harrisburg ...................... .. Harry Patchin Johnstown ...................... .. Doug Oakley Lancaster ....................... .. Dennis Dvorchak Laurel ............................. .. Bob Rhodes Mon Valley ..................... .. Dave Rellis Northern Virginia/ Washington D.C. ........ .. Larry Ake Scranton ......................... .. Drew Voinski South Florida .................. .. Bob Schwartz Southwest PA ................ .. Armand Dellovade Wilkes-Barre .................. .. Sam Falcone York ................................ .. Bill Barnett Tom Lupinetti T998 PITT FOOTBALL DEIJHITIIIEIIT OT Bands Jack Anderson Director of Bands Jack R. Anderson was named the 12th Director of Bands at the University of Pittsburgh this past March. His association with the Pitt Band, however, began almost at birth. He grew up on the sidelines of Pitt Stadium following his father, Dr. Jack B. "Doc" Anderson, assistant director of the Pitt Bandfrom 1948 to 1 970. Jack began marching in the Pitt Band as an undergraduate student in September, 1965. Since the early 70's he has held staff positions with the Pitt Band as percussion instructor, Assistant Director and as interim Director in 1995. Anderson has very close ties with the Pitt Band Alumni having served terms as President, Vice-President, Director of Alumni Bands and Leader of the Alumni Dance Band. In addition to his work at Pitt, he has taught 24 years in Pennsylvania as Director of Bands at Greenville and Keystone Oaks School districts and currently directs the South Hills Community Concert Band. He is co-director of the Premier Summer Camps at the University of Pittsburgh and has been a guest conductor and adjuducator thoughout Western Pennsylvania. ''I am honored to be able to serve my University in this capacity, and I intend to do everything possible to maintain our rich traditions and to continue to make the University, its students and alumni, and the City of Pittsburgh proud of the Pitt Band." Anderson and his wife, Peggy, reside in Scott Township and have two daughters, Carrie (21), a 1996 graduate of Pitt, and Katie (19), a sophomore at Pitt. Graduate Assistant Staff Drill Percussion Alex Alspach Todd Hartman Dakon Brodmerkel Steve Melby John Blasco Administrative/ Librarian Operations Christy Slifkey Andy Boguslawski Stuart Sostmann Pitt Band Staff (From left to righ): E. Michael Baldauf, Dan Yadesky, Lou Rusiski, Linda Rittenhouse, Harry Bloomberg, Jack Anderson, and Mel Orange. Missing from photo are Clayton Hartman, and Debra Asmann. Dr. Mel Orange Assistant . ;... .1 Director of Bands , .s- ' Mel Orange begins his 12th year as an assistant band director at Pitt. His duties have included music arranging, drill design, brass instruction and general administration responsibilities. He is also the current choir director and music department chairperson in the Greensburg Salem School District, where he has worked since 1979. Orange has taught and played trumpet professionally for the past 20 years, has been an active music arrangerfor marching and jazz bands and has served as an adjudicator and clinician. As the music director for numerous high school musical productions, his credits include: "My Fair Lady", "Fidd|erOn The Roof", "Hello Dolly'', "South Pacific", "Music Man", "Anything Goes" and Li'l Abner". Most recently, Orange arranged and performed the Birthday Song heard in The Italian Oven restaurants. A graduate of Trafford High School and Duquesne, where he received his bachelors and master's degrees in music education, he is also a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh. 1 996 J-‘itt }"oot6afl' 20 PITT BAND STAFF , Director of Bands Jack R. Anderson I Assistant Director Mel Orange Percussion Dan Yadesky Color Guard Linda Flittenhouse Golden Girl Choreographers L l. E. Michael Baldauf 9 Secretary Debra A. Asmann General Operations Director Lou Rusiski Announcer Clayton Hartman Photographer Harry Bloomberg Video Photographer Larry Weber I996 PITT FIJIJTBALL 2:: Pill cheerleaders The 1996 University of Pittsburgh cheerleading squad is entertaining, talented, and a motivating factor at Pitt football games. It is a colorful addition to the wide range of festiv- ities surrounding a college football game. The Pitt cheerleaders have forged a reputation as one of the nation's best cheerleading units during the pastdecade. Since 1990, Pitt's cheer- leaders have won several national competitions. in April 1994, they won the Universal Cheerleaders‘ Associ- ation College Cheerleading Champi- onships at Sea World in San Diego. The Pitt cheerleaders also won two national cheerleading championships at competitions in Dallas, Texas. In addition to their performances at Panthers athletic events, the cheerleaders are active at various Golden Panther and charitable func- tions in and around the Pittsburgh community. The Pitt cheerleaders have been coached for the past 13 years by - Theresa and Michael Nuzzo, who The 1996 PI“ chaeflaaders were Pitt cheerleaders themselves. They are founders and owners of the Elite Cheerleading Organization, the largest personalized cheerleading instruction company in the United States. The organization annually instructs more than 25,000 cheer- leaders in approximately 40 states. The Panther (Felis concolor) was adopted as the University of Pittsburghfs mascot at a meeting of students and alumni in the autumn of 1909. Accord- ‘ ‘ ing to George M. P. Baird, ‘O9, who .. made the suggestion, it was chosen for the foilowing reasons: (1) the Panther was the most formidable creature once PMS official mascot "Roe H indigenous to the Pittsburgh region; (2) is a fan favoma He”; he i’s y it had ancient, heraldic standing as a pictured with one of PMS ‘ . g noble animal; (3) the happy accident of young fans, Maria Munsch. , ’ alliteration; (4) the ctose approximation ' of its hue tothe old gold of the University’s colors (old gold and blue), hence its easy adaptability in decoration; and (5) the fact that no other cotlege or univer- sity then employed it as a symbol. Kneeling, left to right: Yvette Booth, Emily Harms, Celine Crouse, Danielle Oleksa, Leslie Davey, Heather Frymyer, Cindy Morell, Lori Temperato and Rhonda Bruno. Standing, left to right: Dan Razum, Brent Murphy, Erik Williams, Mark Paliotta and Kevin Sprinker. Seated in front: Michael Nuzzo 1996 .7-‘itt ,7"oot£'\cil'f I998 PITT FUOTBALL Is John Mainrs Majors was twice named MVP in the SEC, and in 1975 was 2i‘;‘2"fe‘ii£3359?§ilEZ'r§i1}i§,§’e§iiaa'iér‘3§?;Z7"'H” a PERSONAL DATA ' Following his brilliant playing career at Tennessee, Majors began his coaching career as an assistant at his alma mater. Born: May 21, 1935 He served additional stints as an assistant at Mississippi State (1959-62) and Arkansas (1963-67) before taking the headjob Wiiei Mary Lynn Befnweii Majors at Iowa State in 1968, where in just five years took the Cyclones to their first two bowl games in school history, ea”‘_i“9 i_3i9 Eight C°a°h °i the Yea’ i‘°“°'S by b°"‘ Wire High School Education: Huntland High School, Huntland, services in 1971. Tennessee Last December, Majors received another of many awards iauding his Outstanding C°aCi'ii“Q C3i'eei- He Was SeieCieCi T0 College Education: University of Tennessee, 1957, Physical the Sun Bowl Hall of Fame, “Legends of the Sun Bowl,” and Education. was recognized during halftime ceremonies of the Dec. 30 Sun Bowl game between Iowa and Washington. Majors isthe Ceeehing Career: Tennessee. 1957-59: Mississippi Sieie, only coach in the history ofthe Sun Bowl to take three different 1950639 Aikansass i954'57? Head C°a°h~ '°""a State’ 1958' T - h f- 72; Head Coach, Pittsburgh, 1973-76; Head Coach, Tennes- igabrgsirtghtflieil :::%’_]eeSX::’§:VV&l|| a:r|i|1:’f:r;drr|]Set e irstcoach see, 1977-1992; Head Coach, Pittsburgh, 1993-Present. John Terri” Maiorsl 61’ was born on May 21’ 1935 in Coach of the Year Honors: National Coach of the Year 1973 Lynenburg. Tennessee He and his Wife, Mary Lynn, have a (Football Writers and Walter Camp); 1976 (Football Writers son, John; a daughter, Mary; and one grandson, Brandon. and Coaches); Big Eight Coach of the Year 1971 (AP and UPI); and Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year, 1985 (AP, UPI, Nashville Banner and Knoxville Journal). Children: John (born Sept. 23, 1964), Mary (born Oct. 26, 1966). Other Honors: Sun Bowl “Legends of the Sun Bowl” Hall of Fame (Dec. 30, 1994). College Football Hall of Fame (for his playing career at Tennessee). The lvlaioirs Family Coach John Majors, Mary Lynn Majors, grandson I ‘ Brandon (9), and Blinard , I 1996 Pitt Footfialf I998 PITT FIJIITBALL The BIG EAST Fnnthall cnnlerenee When The BIG EAST Football Conference was born in 1991, Commissioner Michael Tranghese said the new group wanted to compete at the highest level immediately. The league has enjoyed a national presence since its inception. A BIG EAST team battled for a claim to the national championship on New Year’s Day each of the league’s first four years. Off the field, Tranghese wanted the conference to be a leader as well, especially with television and bowl relationships. The BIG EAST was a charter member of the Bowl Coalition which improved the quality of major bowl match-ups and increased the chances of a national title game. The Bowl Alliance, which began in 1995, is a hybrid of the Bowl Coalition. Again, the BIG EAST is an original partner. Television prominence has always been a staple of The BIG EAST. The league established its own regional television package for football in 1991 before the first conference game. The BIG EAST Television Network immediately was the largest regional college football network in the country. In 1996, the BIG EAST begins new deals with CBS and ESPN. CBS will telecast up to 12 games per year. ESPN and ESPN2 will carry at least 12 games each season. Both agreements, which run through 2000, will mean that CBS and ESPN will telecast a BIG EAST game every week of the season. The BIG EAST assigned rights to all games not telecast by CBS or ESPN to Creative Sports of Charlotte, N.C., a subsidiary of ESPN. Forthe second year, Creative Sports will produce and distribute additional games for syndication, local markets and pay-per- view. The BIG EAST has always assured itself of prestigious bowl invitations. The league champion will attend the Fiesta, Orange or Sugar Bowls as part of its membership in the Bowl Alliance. An agreementwith the Toyota Gator Bowl will allow that bowl to choose a second BIG EAST team. For the fourth straight season, the Carquest Bowl will select athird BIG EAST team. Last fall, the league signed a contract with the St. Jude Liberty Bowl which will choose a fourth BIG EAST team. The BIG EAST fared well in the bowls last season. League co-champion Virginia Tech won the Nokia Sugar Bowl and Syracuse captured the Toyota Gator Bowl. BIG EAST teams have enjoyed plenty of success in recent years. Miami won national titles in ’83, ’87, ’89 and '91. The Hurricanes played on New Year’s Day every year from 1984 to 1995. Syracuse has been to the postseason in seven of the last nine years. Virginia Tech is on a three-year bowl streak for the first time in school history. Boston College has gone “bowling” three of the past four years. West Virginia has gone to bowl games in two of the past three seasons. Some of the same elements that were in place when The BIG EAST Conference was born in 1979 are present in BIG EAST football. The football members are a group of schools that, for the most part, were traditional rivals, but were never a formal 208 league. The BIG EAST Football Conference alignment includes six schools that are full members of The BIG EAST Conference. Four have always been members: Boston College, University of Miami, University of Pittsburgh and Syracuse University, and Rutgers University and West Virginia University (along with Notre Dame) became full members July 1 , 1995. Temple University and Virginia Tech are also members of the football group. The BIG EAST Football Conference is a partner in the unique “Bowl Alliance” which was formed in 1995 to create a mechanism which would produce the best possible bowl matchups and enhance the opportunities for a national championship. The Tostitos Fiesta, FedEx Orange and Nokia Sugar Bowls have joined with the BIG EAST, Atlantic Coast, Big 12, Big Ten, Pacific-10 and Southeastern Conferences and the University of Notre Dame to form the Alliance. The champions ofThe BIG EAST, Atlantic Coast, Big 12 and Southeastern Conferences will appear in one of the three aforementioned bowl games following the 1996 regular season. The remaining two at-large positions may be filled by any Division I-A college football team eligible for postseason competition, excluding the Big Ten and Pacific-10 Champions, that meets any one of the following requirements: 1. Has won at least eight college football games during the most recently completed regular season; not to include wins in either the Pigskin and/or Kickoff Classic. 2. Is ranked among the Top 12 bowl eligible teams in either the Associated Press or the CNN/USA Today final reg- ular season polls. 3. ls ranked no lower in either the AP or the CNN/USA Today Poll than the lowest ranked team selected by a Bowl from the Conference Champions. In the event that two or more teams tie for the championship of The BIG EAST or Atlantic Coast conferences and remain tied for the championship after all tie- breaking procedures employed by such Conference have been exhausted, the tied team with the highest ranking in both the AP and CNN/USA Today Polls shall be included in the Conference Champions Pool. If the tied teams have the same ranking or should the Polls disagree as to the highest-ranked team, then all such tied teams will be eligible and the selecting THE BIG EASTAND THE BOWL ALLIANGE bowl shall have the right to select which team it desires. Team selection shall occur no later than Sunday, Dec. 8, 1996. The selection order shall be as follows: Q>SeIections 1 and 2: Nokia Sugar Bowl %Selections 3 and 5: Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Q>SeIections 4 and 6: FedEx Orange Bowl The Nokia Sugar Bowl shall select any team ranked No. 1 in the AP Poll and any team ranked No. 1 in the CNN/USA Today Poll if the teams so ranked are different and two such teams are available. In any other case, the Nokia Sugar Bowl shall select any team ranked No. 1 in either the AP Poll or the CNN/ USA Today Poll or any team ranked No. 2 in either the Poll if those two teams are available. All other team selections shall come from the pool of teams specified above and will be at the discretion of the participating bowls. The BIG EAST regular-season champion will be a part of the Alliance tie-in. In addition, the BIG EAST has secured agreements with the Toyota Gator, Carquest and St. Jude Liberty bowls for the 1996 football season and beyond. The conference is in the second year of a three-year agreement with the Toyota Gator Bowl, which is played at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Bowl has the right to choose a second BIG EAST team after the Bowl Alliance selects the league champion. The BIG EAST team will be matched up against the second team from the ACC. The BIG EAST and the Carquest Bowl secured a five—year agreement in 1993. This year’s game will match the Carquest Bowl’s third selection from the BIG EAST against the fourth selection from the Atlantic Coast Conference. The St. Jude Liberty Bowl, the BIG EAST and Conference USA announced a multi- year agreement in September 1995. The deal includes the Liberty Bowl’s selection of the BIG EAST’s fourth team and the champion from Conference USA. 1996 fpitt Football T998 PITT FOOTBALL The BIG EAST Football conference 5 V A.Tranghese Michael Commissioner The BIG EAST Football Conference is only in its sixth year of existence. Mike Tranghese made sure the league became a national player immediately in the world of college football and maintained that status. The league was born Feb. 5, 1991. Since then college football has undergone significant changes in conference membership, bowl agreements and television. Tranghese has positioned the BIG EAST to be a proactive participant in all facets of the sport. He initiated the formation of BIG EAST football and immediately went to work making the BIG EAST part of the unique Bowl Coalition which guarantees prestigious bowl appearances for two conference teams. That agreement began in the 1992 season and ran through the 1994 season. Now the BIG EAST is part of the Bowl Alliance, which is a hybrid of the Bowl Coalition. The Bowl Alliance guarantees the league champion a bid to the Fiesta, Orange or Sugar Bowls.Toyota Gator Bowl and the Carquest Bowl which assures the conference of two more prestigious bowl invitations. In 1994, he negotiated a deal with the St. Jude Liberty Bowl for a fourth BIG EAST team to land in the postseason. Tranghese has long been considered one of the industry’s foreward thinkers in television. When BIG EAST football began, the league started the BIG EAST Football Television Network which immediately became the nation’s largest regional college football network. In positioning the league forthe second half of this decade, Tranghese made new deals with CBS and ESPN which will begin in the 1996 season. Both agreements, which run through 2000, will mean that CBS and ESPN will telecast a BIG EAST game every week of the season. In 1995, Creative Sports of Charlotte, N.C., began producing and distributing additional games for syndication, local markets and pay-per-view. The BIG EAST has assigned the rights to all games not telecast this season by ABC, CBS or ESPN to Creative Sports, a subsidiary of ESPN Inc. Tranghese, 52, became Commissioner of The BIG EAST Conference June 21, 1990, and promptly was faced with an unprecedented membership realignment among some major collegiate conferences. He responded by coordinating an expansion which included the University of Miami becoming a full member of the BIG EAST and being a key addition to the new and unique BIG EAST Football Conference. In 1994, Tranghese guided the league through what many thought to be a critical stage that could have resulted in a permanent split among its members. In March, the conference added Rutgers University and West Virginia University as its 11th and 12th members and maintained its structure. Just four months later, Tranghese and The BIG EAST added the University of Notre Dame. All three new members began BIG EAST competition in 1995-96. BIG EAST athletic directors were unanimous in their decision to choose Tranghese as Commissioner after his 11years of impressive service to the league, I 996 Pitt Tootfiaif Michael A. Tranghese ....... .. ........ ...;...~ ...... ..;, ....... ............................. .....Corrimissio‘ner Thomas P. McElroy ................................................. .. Senior Associate Commissioner Tom Odjakjianp. .................. ., ......... ....... ....... ...... ......... .. Associate Commissioner John Paquette ............................... .......Assistant Commissioner for"F’ublic Relations Donna DeMarco ........................... ... ...... .. Assistant Commissioner for Championships, Stan Wiicox .............................. .;.; ..... Assistantcommissioner‘for Comprliance Susan Shelvin ................... ............................. .. Assistant commissioner for Finances Joe Gomes ........................... ................ .... ... ......... Director of Service Bureau Dan Weoldridge ................................................... .. Coordinator of Footbali Officiating Barbara Jacobs .................... ..... Coofdinaior of Women's Basketbaii Officiating Dan Egan ..... .. ......... ... ....... ...... ..i...t.‘ ......... .; ....... .. Assistant Director cfécharrifoionships Lisa Zanecchia ............................................................ .. Assistant to the Commissioner Lois DeBlois .................. ............... .. Assistant, to Senior Assoociats Commissioner Heidi Mattos ......................................... .;...Championship and Compiiancs Assistant Gwen Lostocco ............................................ .. Basketbali and Football Office Assistant Kathy Stone ........ ... ........................................................................ .... .. Receptionist The Big East Football Conference 56 Exchange Terrace Providence, RI 02903 (401) 272-9108 Media Relations: (401) 453-43660 E .§.'..°.‘é.°E’;.:Q; Fax: (401)751-8540 209 the last nine as associate commissioner. Tranghese was the BIG EAST’s first full-time employee in 1979. Tranghese has lived up to his promise of keeping the BIG EAST an aggressive consortium while adhering to the principles which have marked the league’s explosive rise to prominence: a cohesive structure, a “dare to be different” administrative approach, a staunch commitmentto excellence in performance and a continuing emphasis on academic integrity. Tranghese’s career has flourished over the last two decades, coinciding with the focus upon Eastern college basketball and the proliferation of sports events on television. His first athletic department position was at American International College in Springfield, Mass. As the sports information director at Providence College, he publicized the immensely successful Friar teams of the ’70s. Upon moving to the BIG EAST in 1979 as assistant commissionerfor public relations and marketing, he engineered the tremendous campaigns in radio and television which made the league - and its marquee coaches and players - household names. Under his direction, the BIG EAST championship slate expanded from seven men’s championships in 1979 to 18 men’s and women’s events in 1989 and 19 in 1993. Tranghese, who is single, is a 1965 graduate of St. Michael’s College in Winooski, Vt. I998 PITT FOOTBALL 210 The Varsity Walk On the University of Pittsburgh campus, between the Cathedral of Learning and Heinz Chapel, is a sidewalk known as the Varsity Walk. There, embedded in the stones, are the names of former Pitt athletes who have promoted the University through their athletic or academic achievements. The Varsity Walk was conceived in 1950 as a way to honor athletes, and new members are added each year. The distinctive hand-carved stones were first presented as the Athletic Committee Award and the Charles C. Hartwig Award. The Athletic Committee recognized the best athlete from any sport. The Charles Hartwig Award was given to the seniorathletewho promoted and sponsored the best interests of Pitt athletics, in honor of the 1934 All- America tight end. in 1971 the awards were changed to the Panther and Blue-Gold awards, respectively. The Panther Award is presented to the graduating senior athlete who has promoted Pitt athletics through his/her outstanding athletic achievement. The Blue-Gold Award is given to the seniors who represents the student-athlete ideal based on academic scholarship, athletic achievement, leadership qualities and citizenship. The awards were expanded to include females in 1975. Pictured with Pitt Athletic Director Oval Jaynes (top) are winners of the 1995-96 Blue-Gold and Panther Awards: (top to bottom) Tom Tumulty, football (Panther Award); Chris Perry, swimming and diving (Blue-Gold Award); Jill Fletcher, swimming and diving (Blue-Gold Award); Naiuma Fletcher, track and field (Blue-Gold and Panther awards); and J.J. Fasnachf, wrestling (Panther Award). Year Athletic Committee Award Charles C. Hartwig Award 1949-50 ____ __ Louis Ceccgni (F3, BK) 1960-61 .... .. Calvin Smith (SC) ..................... .. Michael K. Ditka (FB, BS) 1950-51 ____ __ George Radosevgch (BK, TR) Samuel Shapiro (33) 1961-62 .... .. Richard W. Clark (TR) .............. .. Anthony J. Sarsfield (SW) 1951-52 ____ __ RobertT_ Bremen (FB) ____________ __JaCk H_ Hardman (TN, SW) 1962-63 .... ..John J. Cioffi (BS) ..................... ..James C. Harrison (WR) 1952-53 .... .. Donald Virostek (BK) ................ .. Michael Zernich (BK) 1963-64 ---- --A| A- Grigaliuhas (FB) --------------- -. Joseph N. Friend (TR) 1953-54 ____ __ Richard E_ Deitrick (FB, BK, 33) R Hugh pee,-y (WR) 1964-65 .... .. PeterJ. Billey (FB) .................... .. William W. Bodle (FB, WR, BS) 1954-55 .... .. Milton G. Emery (BS) ................ .. Roy Kaupe (SW) 1965-66 .... .. Kenneth G. Lucas (FB) ............. .. Ferdinand S. Sauer (SC, BS) 1955-55 .... .. William c. Schmitt (FB, BS) ...... .. Arnold Sowell (TR, xc) 1966-67 ---- -~ Richard D. Hulme (SW) ------------ -. James M. Flahigah (FB. TR) 1956-57 .... .. Joseph Walton (FB, BS) ........... .. Edwin Peery (WR) & 1967-68 .... .. Robert Bazylak (FB) ................. .. Terrance Hoover (FB, WR) Robert Rosborough (FB) 1968-69 .... .. Harry Orszulak (FB) ................. .. Edward Whittaker (FB) 1957-53 .... .. Jerome Bressanelli (sc) ........... .. Julius Pegues (BK) 1969-70 .... .. W. Jeff Barr (FB, BS) ---------------- -- George Medich (FB, BS) 1958-59 .... .. William Kaliden (FB) ................. .. Donald L. Hennon (BK) -- Names were changed to the Blue-Gold & Panther Award in 1971 -- 1959-60 .... .. Richard Chadwick (TR) ............. .. Wilbert Wm. Lindner(FB) 1996 J’-‘itt Footfiaft I998 PITT FIJIJTBALL 211 The Varsity Walk Year Blue-Gold Award Panther Award Year Blue-Gold Award Panther Award 1970-71 .... ..Wil|iam Downes (BK) ................ .. P. Jerry Richey (XC, TR) 1981-82 .... ..Al Adelmann (SC) ..................... .. Sal Sunseri (FB) 1971-72 .... .. Kent Scott (BK) ......................... .. Ralph Cindrich (FB, WR) Amy Jackson (WS) ................... .. Carol Dugan (WB) 1972-73 .... .. Craig Tritch (WR) ...................... .. Joseph Luxbacher (SC) 1982-83 J.C. Pe1USi(FB) ........................ .. Rob Fad<’=1(FB) 1973-74 .... .. David Blandino (FB) .................. .. William Knight (BK) Jan Ujevich (WS) ...................... .. Diane Zack (WV) 1974-75 .... .. Peter Martorelli (BS) ................. .. Kirk Bruce (BK) & 1983-84 .... .. Clyde Vaughan (BK) ................. .. Tom Flynn (FB) Bruce Murphy (FB) Lisa Shirk (WG) ........................ .. Karen Martin (WG) Mary E. Klobchar (BK) .............. .. Mary E. Heretick (WS) 1984-85 .... .. Ed Miller (GY) ........................... .. Bill Fralic (FB) 1975-76 .... ..Thomas Richards (BK) ............. .. Karl Farmer (FB, TR) Pat Beicher (WV) ...................... .. Jennifer Bruce (WB) & Sheila A. Barber (WG) .............. .. Fran Baskin (TN) Sue Heon (WS) 1976-77 .... .. Gerard De Muro (SW) ............... .. Anthony Dorsett (FB) 1985-86 .... .. Robert Schilken (FB) ................ .. Kristy Pieters (WG) Katherine Hudgens (WV) .......... .. Diane Baumgartner (WG) Kyle Nellis (WR) & 1977-78 .... .. Rande Stottlemyer (WR) ........... .. Matthew Cavanaugh (FB) Judy Young (WV) ...................... .. Mark Klafter (GY) Patricia Montgomery (WV&B) Michelle Bressant (WK) 1986-87 .... .. Tom Shaulinski (SW) ................ .. John Congemi (FB) & 1978-79 .... ..Jeff Delaney (FB) ...................... .. Jeff Delaney (FB) Curtis Aiken (BK) Marie Ribik (WK) ....................... .. Kathy Stetler (WS) Alisa Spector (WG) ................... .. Sue Hickman (WS) 1979-80 .... ..Thomas Libenguth (TN) ............ .. Jeff Pelusi (FB) 1987-88 .... .. Chris Blair (SW) ........................ .. Charles Smith (BK) & Alison Hoburg (WG) .................. .. Cindy Chambers (WV) Lee MCRae (TR) 1980-81 .... .. Stuart Swanson (SW) ............... .. Hugh Green (FB) Noreen Coughlin (WV) .............. .. Lisa Stewart (WV) & Myra Bachuchin (WG) .............. .. Suzanne Pulley (WS) Tricia Ney (WS) 1988-89 .... .. Mark Stepnoski (FB) & Dave Tanczos (FB) ................... .. Pat Santoro (WR) Bonnie Kartzman (TN) .............. .. Denise Frawley (WV) 1989-90 .... ..Alan Utter (WR) ........................ .. Mike Kozlina (SW) JenniferShingler(WB) .............. .. Lorri Johnson (WB) 1990-91 .... .. Eric Holzworth (FB) .................. .. Keisha Demas (WT) Louis Riddick (FB) .................... .. Darelle Porter (BK) Clarissa Dudley (WK) & ............ .. Brian Shorter (BK) Jenelle Lantagne (WV) 1991-92 .... .. Kyle MacBeth (GY) ................... .. Sean Miller (BK) Perry Miller (WR) ...................... .. Laura-Lee Sullivan (WS) & Dee MacAu|ay (WV) 1992-93 .... .. Don Boyd (SW) ......................... .. Alex Van Pelt (FB) Mary Allison Williams (WT) ....... .. Ronise Crumpler (WT) 1993-94 .... .. Doug Whaley (FB) .................... .. Genaro Severino (GY) Jennifer Burns (WS) ................. .. Ann Marie Lucanie (WV) & Jonna Huemrich (WB) 1994-95 .... ..MattBrady (SW) .......................... ..Ruben Brown (FB) Staci Suggs (WT) ........................ ..Caro| Morton(WB) 1995-96 .... .. Chris Perry (SW) ...................... .. J.J. Fasnacht (WR) Tom Tumulty (FB) Jill Fletcher (SW) ...................... .. Najuma F|etcher(WT) Najuma Fletcher (WT) Sports Abbreviation Code 1 F8 = Footbatl « BK m Mews Basketball WB = Women’s Basketball B8 = Basebaii SW = Men’s Swimming ‘ WS = Women’s Swimming TR = Men’s Track WT = Women's Track GY : Men’s Gymnastics WG: Women's Gymnastics SC = Soccer WR = Wrestling XC = Cross Country TN = Tennis 1, WV = Women’s Volleyball Former Pitt football great and Heisman Trophy winner Tony Dorsett was the 1976-77 recipient of the male Panther Award, and he, along with all Blue-Gold and PantherAward winners, have their names etched on the stone walkway between the Cathedral of Learning and Heinz Chapel, called the Varsity Walk. 1 996 Pitt Footfiaff I998 PITT FOOTBALL Team PITT One of Pitt's newest programs is the Athleteic Department's community service and outreach program for student athletes- Team PITT. Although student athletes at Pitt have been performing community service for years, the official launching of Team PITT, which is a merger of all of Pitt’s previous community service activities for student athletes, was announced in conjunction with the NCAA’s Ninth Annual National Student- Athlete Day on April 6. Team PITT comprises student athletes from all of Pitt's varsity sports teams. Its mission is to promote leadership, service, teamwork and education. Amongthe groups‘ regularactivities are visiting nearby Children's Hospital, which is a part of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Last year, members of Team PITT collected donations fromtheirfellowstudentathletesand student trainers for the hospital and raised $662. One of the groups‘ regular activities is ‘ oderrhip Team Education womwoei V [ervice speaking at area schools. The logo for Team PITT (above) contains four words: leadership, service, teamwork, and education. Team PITT members develop and exercise leadership through community service projects. A strong emphasis is placed on teamwork, as student athletes from avariety of teams worktogether to accomplish the organization's mission. As Team PITT members participate in community service activities, they share (Pictured above) Jared Miller, a senior defensive end on the Pitt football team, and Pitt gymnast Lori Buck plays bumper pool with a patient during one of Team PlTT's visits to Children's Hospital. (Top right photo) Team PITT members sign autographs for a Children's Hospital patient during one of their visits . Pictured are (I-r): diver Amy Spinnenweber, gymnast Sara Claire Campesino, gymnast Tracy Brown, football player Billy West, and basketball player Gerald Jordan. (Bottom right) Student trainer Scott Ross presents a check from money collected by the student trainers in conjunction with Team PITT to Denise Esposlo, Children's Hospital child life specialist, and patient Jen Rubin. 212 experiences overcoming obstacles in pursuit of academic, personal, and athletic goals. This promotes the importance of education to the young people to whom Team PITT members speak, while at the same time, Team PITT members are learning from the students, teachers, and patients with whom they interact. ‘‘I am extremely proud of the community service work our student athletes have done over the years,” said Pitt Director of Athletics Oval Jaynes. “Our student athletes have always been pro—active in community service, especially when it comes to the youth of the Pittsburgh community. Hearingthe personal stories from our student athletes and observing the way they interact with the various groups is remarkable.” Team PITT is coordinated by Jim Earle, assistant athletic director for football operations, and Donna DeMarino Sanft, associate athletic director for student affairs and compliance. 1996 ,'Pitt Footfiaff ,&Mra ‘=1! wzatu-.& , .mw.z Ilflcw ":1? - .4:-.w; .45, A .44 ul ms-7:, nu, ~«: vq<~sv%.r.m.'1-.‘y- .. 1., ,..,,.,,‘,».‘...w-mg-~.».«.~--~‘» ‘ v‘ , ;,:_‘.,:,e%, M____,, .Mm4w»»~~.— aw 9‘ 1996 Pitt Football schedule “ 1976 National Champions 1,. - . Date opponent V *1 ,,. 9:1 ~ ,_ vs » 1-. 11-17‘ . <,"‘ Aug 31 West Virginia* Sept. 7 Kent Sept. 14 Houston g ‘ Sepw 21 at Ohio State1 ‘Sept. 28 at Miami (Fla. *1, Tem|)|e*(Homecom|ng) at Syracuse* at Virginia 1'ecII* Boston Co||ege*+ Jr-nit‘. . 16 at Notre Dame . 30 Rutgers* e Games in Gold 9 notes Big East Games + Thursday Night ~‘-..» 11;.‘ l 1 1“ i¢,_ 1 '-,e1§\\1 1:11: M.-1,-‘1 ‘ ‘->11 1 o 1 1 1\\11\1,\1 11111 1 1 1 11 . ‘ ‘ ‘ g “ ‘ “ ‘ “ ‘ _ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ 1 - 1 ,1.1- 1 ‘ ‘*1 1 W 1 \ \ 1}.» ' * .1 11: 1W‘\1\‘._j;§%\\ W1. 9 _ ‘ M 11 ‘—11.«,«.1“§‘1\'m1\111\\‘ ;‘1‘;1?‘1\\1\\1'f1"\1;i\\‘1‘,-1»11\\1‘ W111 -1 M1; ‘1 . 1 I11 w‘i‘e;‘1‘11\\‘~\'1\ 11“.- “ .1. ‘A1, " 1- . -‘-‘$4 1-1-13‘ A 1- as 4»-iv _ wécfi may *4” ‘ 11- V‘ “v .11¢;~‘v-1‘:i1L.j;§ 11 pa 1 1,1”. ;,~1_\1-V -:1 “ V; 1,111 \'':r 7 .1’. » 1. ‘ -‘1111\1'11 . 1 .. \11,-1\,,1.1-~,1 1,‘, H 3‘ v . -1.. 1 1\‘\\\\1\§ 1 \ 111W\1\ii11‘<:1=v1~-1111 1‘1\1~‘- 111111 ‘- 1 v 111 111mm. \1 1)\ l1, L .\‘ _ ‘.\1..«.,;1 . 3‘ 1* \ 1. fr 1 1! 1-. ‘wt 1&1 I998 PITT ruurnnu 20 Jllhll Mainrs IIAIIH JOHN MAJOBS'g All.-TIME All-AMERICA YB Matt Cavonciugh Gordon Jones All-Americans coached by Mainrs Year Name Position College 1973 .... .. Tony Dorsett ........ .. Running Back ............................... .. Pittsburgh 1974 .... .. Tony Dorsett ........ .. Running Back ............................... .. Pittsburgh Gary Burley .......... .. Defensive Lineman ....................... .. Pittsburgh 1975 .... .. Tony Dorsett ........ .. Running Back ............................... .. Pittsburgh 1976 .... .. Tony Dorsett ........ .. Running Back ............................... .. Pittsburgh Al Romano ........... .. Defensive Lineman ....................... .. Pittsburgh 1977 .... .. Mattcavanaugh Quarterback* ................................ .. Pittsburgh Randy Holloway Defensive Tackle* ........................ .. Pittsburgh Bob Jury ............... .. Safety’ ......................................... .. Pittsburgh Tom Brzoza ......... .. Center* ......................................... .. Pittsburgh , .- __ 1978 .... .. Gordon Jones ...... .. Defensive End* ............................ .. Pittsburgh wmie Gaul; " 1979 .... .. RolandJames ...... .. Running Back ............................... .. Tennessee 1982 .... .. WiIlieGauIt ......... Wide Receiver .............................. .. Tennessee Jimmy Colquitt ..... .. Punter ........................................... .. Tennessee 1983 .... .. Reggie White ....... .. Defensive Tackle ......................... .. Tennessee JimmyCo|quitt ..... .. Punter ........................................... .. Tennessee 1984 .... .. Bill Mayo .............. .. Offensive Guard ........................... .. Tennessee 1985 .... .. Tim McGee .......... .. Wide Receiver .............................. .. Tennessee Chris White .......... .. Defensive Back ............................ .. Tennessee 1987 .... .. Harry Galbreath Offensive Guard ........................... .. Tennessee 1988 .... .. Keith DeLong ....... .. Linebacker .................................... .. Tennessee 1989 .... .. Eric Still ................ .. Offensive Guard ........................... .. Tennessee 1990 .... .. Antone Davis ....... .. Offensive Tackle .......................... .. Tennessee Dale Carter ........... .. Defensive Back/Kick Returner ..... .. Tennessee 1991 .... .. Dale Carter ........... .. Defensive Back ............................ .. Tennessee Carl Pickens ........ .. Wide Receiver .............................. .. Tennessee 1993 .... .. John Becksvoort Placekicker* ................................. .. Tennessee 1994 .... .. Ruben Brown ....... .. Offensive Tackle .......................... .. Pittsburgh Carl Pickens * Playerwas recruited and played for Majors, but went on to become All-Americans after he left the school. 1996 Pitt ,FootC\al'l' lass PITT ronrsnu 21 .|Ilhl1 Mainrs NFL FIRST-BCIJNIJ DRAFT PICKS CCACHES BY MAJCBS Name Year Drafted Team College Otto Stowe ............... .. 1971 ........ .. MiamiDolphins ..................... .. Iowa State GeorgeAmundson 1973 ........ .. Houston Oilers ..................... .. Iowa State Tony Dorsett ............. .. 1977 ........ .. Dallas Cowboys ................... .. Pittsburgh Randy Holloway ....... .. 1978 ........ .. Minnesota Vikings* .............. .. Pittsburgh Robert Shaw ............ .. 1979 ........ .. Dallas Cowboys ................... .. Tennessee Roland James .......... .. 1980 ........ .. New England Patriots ........... .. Tennessee Anthony Hancock ..... .. 1982 ........ .. Kansas City Chiefs .............. .. Tennessee Willie Gault ............... .. 1983 ........ .. Chicago Bears ..................... .. Tennessee Clyde Duncan ........... .. 1984 ........ .. St. Louis Cardinals ............... .. Tennessee uben Brown Reggie White ............ .. 1984 ........ .. Philadelphia Eagles .............. .. Tennessee Alvin Toles ................ .. 1985 ........ .. New Orleans Saints ............. .. Tennessee Tim McGee ............... .. 1986 ........ .. Cincinatti Bengals ................ .. Tennessee 9 A “‘ Anthony Miller ........... .. 1988 ........ .. San Diego Chargers ............. .. Tennessee fig *5 1 Terry McDaniels ....... .. 1988 ........ .. Los Angeles Raiders ............ .. Tennessee Keith DeLong ............ .. 1989 ........ .. San Francisco 49ers ............ .. Tennessee Antone Davis ............ .. 1991 ........ .. Philadelphia Eagles .............. .. Tennessee Charles McRae ........ .. 1991 ........ .. Tampa Bay Buccanneers ..... .. Tennessee Alvin Harper ............. .. 1991 ........ .. Dallas Cowboys ................... .. Tennessee Dale Carter ............... .. 1992 ........ .. Kansas City Chiefs .............. .. Tennessee Chris Mims ............... .. 1992 ........ .. San Diego Chargers ............. .. Tennessee Todd Kelly ................ .. 1993 ........ .. San Francisco 49ers* ........... .. Tennessee Heath Shuler ............ .. 1994 ........ .. Washington Redskins* ......... .. Tennessee Ruben Brown ............ .. 1995 ........ .. Buffalo Bills .......................... .. Pittsburgh * Players were recruited and played for Coach Majors, but were drafted after Majors left the school. Randy Holloway Reggie White Alvin Harper 1 996 ,T~‘itt ,Foot6nl'l' I998 PITT FOOTBALL Assistant coaches BHABLIE BIJE Assistant Head Coach/ Running Backs ~ ”_. Kansas State, '73 Charlie Coe begins hisfourth season at Pitt and the second year as the Panthers‘ assistant head coach. After spending his first sea- son at Pitt as the Panthers‘ run offense coordinator, Charlie Coe, who also serves as running backs coach, was promoted by Head Coach John Majors to assistant head coach in March of 1994. Coe has served on Majors‘ coaching staff since 1990 and soon after Majors was hired at Pitt, Majors brought Coe with him to Pittsburgh as the Panthers‘ run offense coordinator. In each of Coe‘s first two seasons at Pitt, the Panthers had a 1 ,000-yard rusher—— Curtis Martin in 1993 and Billy West in 1994; West that season led the Big East in rushing and was selected the conference's Offensive Player of the Year. Martin was drafted in 1995 by the New England Patriots and proceeded to be selected as the NFL‘s 1995 Rookie of the Year. Priorto Tennessee, where he served as the receivers and running backs coach for Majors, Coe held assistant coaching positions at his alma mater Kansas State (1989); Missouri (1985-88); Louisville (1983-84); Ball State (1982); Cincinnati (1977-79); and Iowa (1976). A native of St. Louis, Coe starred as a defensive back and return man for the Kansas State Wildcats, also garnering All- Big Eight honors as a second baseman for the Wildcat baseball team. Coe then was selected in the first round of the 1971 Major League baseball draft by the Detroit Tigers and spent two years in their system. He also spent part of the 1974 season with the St. Louis Cardinals of the National Football League. r-—: aaaehing Experience 4 College: Iowa, 1976; Cincinnati, 1977-79; Ball State, 1982; Louisville, 1983-84; Missouri, 1985-88; Kansas State, 1989; Tennessee, receivers and running backs, 1990-92; Pittsburgh, 1993, run offense coordinator; Pittsburgh, 1994- present, assistant head coach/running backs. Persanal Information Born: 10/31/49. Hometown: St. Louis, MO. Alma Mater: Kansas State ’73. Married to the former Debbie Moore and is the father of Chuck (21), Cecily (18), Michael (12), and kAsh|ey (6). J 1996 Pitt Footl'\al'l' 393 Mme" Linebackersl Special Teams Tulsa, '84 Aliquippa native Bob Babich _ begins his third season as Pitt's inebackercoach and has helped in the development of several outstanding linebackers in his brief career at Pitt. Babich has been charged with additional duties by Head Coach John Majors this season, when Majors named him the special teams coach prior to spring drills. Since his arrival the Panthers‘ linebacker unit has been one of Pitt's strongest defensive areas. Last year's linebacker trio of Tom Tumulty, a 1996 sixth-round draft pick of the Cincinnati Bengals; David Sumner; and Jon McCray was regarded as one of the best in the Big East. He also has been a positive influence on returning veterans such as Rod Humphrey, and agroup of promising prospects, including Ken Kashubara, Phillip Clarke and Julian Graham. Babich came to Pitt after serving two seasons as the linebacker coach at East Carolina. Prior to his East Carolina appointment, Babich was the linebacker coach at Bowling Green for one year. He also held assistant coaching positions at his alma mater, Tulsa (1984-87, 1990), and Wisconsin (1988-89). He helped coach Tulsa to two Missouri Valley Conference championships in 1984 and 1985. Babich matriculated at Tulsa aftera stellarcareer at Mesa (Ariz.) Community College, where he earned All-America honors in 1979 and was the team’s MVP and captain in 1980. At Tulsa, Babich was the leading tackler and captain on the 1982 Hurricane team that finished with a 10-1 record. naaehing Experience College: Tulsa, 1984, graduate assistant, linebackers; Tulsa, 1985-86, offensive line; Tulsa, 1987, strong safe- ties/special teams; Wisconsin, 1988-89, offensive line/ tight ends; Tulsa, 1990, offensive line; Bowling Green, 1991, inside linebackers; East Carolina, 1992, inside line- backers; University of Pittsburgh, linebackers, 1994-95; University of Pittsburgh, linebackers/special teams, 1995- present. Persanal lnlarmatinn Born: 2/10/61. Hometown: Aliquippa, PA. Alma Mater: Tulsa ’84. Married to the former Nancy Sisson and is the father of Bobby (13) and Janie (10). ; J I998 PITT FOOTBALL Assistant coaches BURT BIGIIETII Tight Ends/ Recruiting Coordinator West Virginia, '82 Curt Cignetti begins his fourth year on the Pitt football staff. In addition to his coaching duties, Cignetti continues to su- pervise Pitt football's recruiting efforts, and has been instru- mental in assembling the Panthers‘ last two recruiting classes that have been rated number one in the Big East by recruiting analysts. In his second stint at Pitt, Cignetti worked as a graduate assistant under Foge Fazio in 1983 and 1984. The 1983 Pitt team finished with an 8-3-1 record and participated in the Fiesta Bowl. Cignetti left Pitt prior to the 1985 season to coach the quarterbacks at Davidson College. He then moved on to join Jerry Berndt’s staff in the same capacity at Rice University, where he coached for three seasons. In 1989, Cignetti joined Berndt’s staff at Temple, where he coached the quarterbacks forfour seasons, through 1992, before accepting Majors’ offer to return to Pitt as recruiting coordinator. Interestingly, Cignetti's father Frank, the head football coach and athletic director at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and brother Frank Jr., currently an assistant at IUP, have both coached at Pitt. A two-year football letterman at West Virginia, Cignetti was a member of two consecutive bowl teams — the 1981 Peach, and the 1982 Gator— and earned the Lewis D. Meisel Award for academics and the A.C. Whitney Gwynn Award for char- acter. p:— Coaching Experience F College: Pittsburgh, 1983-84, graduate assistant; Davidson, 1985, quarterbacks and receivers; Rice, 1986- 88, quarterbacks; Temple, 1989-92, quarterbacks; Pitts- burgh, 1993, recruiting coordinator; Pittsburgh, 1994- present, tight ends/recruiting coordinator. Personal Information Born: 6/2/61. Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA. Alma Mater: West Virginia '82. Married to the former Manette Lawer, and is the father of Curtis John Jr. (5), and Carly Ann (3). 4 J I 996 fpitt J:ootl3al'l' 23 an: n'ALEssANnnis Offensive Line Western Carolina, '79 IIIIIIIIIIIIII Joe D’Alessandris, named the Pitt offensive line coach this past December, is one of two new assistant coaches to join the Pitt football staff during the ofiseason. An Aliquippa native, D’Alessandris brings nearly 20 years of professional and collegiate coaching experience to Pitt. He most recently served as the offensive line coach forthe Memphis Mad Dogs of the Canadian Football League (CFL) since June of 1995. Prior to his Memphis position, he served as the offensive line coach at Texas A&M for one season and helped guide the Aggies to a 10-0-1 record in 1994—Texas A&M’s best record since 1956—and an eighth-place finish in the Associated Press final poll. As a Collegian, D’Alessandris was a four-year football letterman and three-year starting offensive guard at Western Carolina University. He was the team captain and most valuable player during his senior year in 1976. D’Alessandris began his coaching careerthe following season as a graduate assistant at Western Carolina. After two seasons, he then was appointed offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at Livingston University from 1979-84. D’Alessandris also has served as an assistant coach at Memphis State (1984-86), Tennessee-Chattanooga (1986- 90), Samford (1993-94) and Texas A&M (1994-95). His professional assistant coaching experiences included posi- tions with the Ottawa Rough Riders (1990-January 1991), Birmingham Fire of the World League of American Football (1991-93), and the Memphis Mad Dogs (June 1995-present). re coaching Experience —-% College: Livingston University, offensive coordinator and offensive line, 1979-84; Memphis State, offensive line, 1984-86; Tennessee-Chattanooga, offensive coordinator, 1986-90; Samford, assistant offensive/offensive line, 1993- 94; and Texas A&M, offensive line, 1994-95. Professional: Ottawa Rough Riders, offensive line 1990-January 1991; Birmingham Fire (WLAF), offensive line, 1991-93; and the Memphis Mad Dogs (CFL), offen- sive line, 1995. Perscnal Inlcrmaticn Born: 4/29/54. Hometown: Aliquippa, PA. Alma Mater: Western Carolina, '79. Married to formerToni Lynn Mayfield and they have three daughters: Anna (12), Kelly (10), and Emily (8). K J I998 PITT FOOTBALL A55iSIant Coaches BHUIIK DHIESBAGH Defensive Coordinator Villanova, '75 Beginning his fourth season as Pitt's defensive coordinator, Chuck Driesbach has accumu- lated a wealth of football knowledge during a career of more than 20 years of Division 1-A coaching experience. Under Driesbach, Pitt's defense has shown steady im- provement each year. Last year, the Panthers yielded their lowest rushing average in the past three years, allowing just 158.5 yards a game, which ranked in the Top 50 in the country. Prior to his Pitt appointment, Driesbach served as the defensive coordinator for the Cornell Big Red. He also held assistant coaching positions at Mississippi (1989), coaching the defensive secondary; East Carolina (1987-88), where he coached the running backs; Wake Forest (1 984-86), coaching the tight ends and receivers; and at Kansas State (1976-83), where he coached tight ends, receivers, offensive tackles and defensive backs. Beforejoining the coaching ranks, Driesbach was athree- year starter at Villanova, serving as team captain in his senior season in 1974. He then played one year forthe Philadelphia Bell of the World Football League in 1975, before the league folded. ,4 coaching Experience 4 College: Kansas State, 1976-83 tight ends, receivers, offensive tackles, defensive backs; Wake Forest, 1984- 86, tight ends and receivers; East Carolina, 1987-88, running backs; Mississippi, 1989, defensive secondary; Cornell, 1989-91 , defensive secondary, defensive coordi- nator; Pittsburgh, 1993-present, defensive coordinator. Personal Information Born: 8/9/52. Hometown: Doylestown, PA. Alma Mater: Villanova '75. Married to the former Kim Widmer and is the father of Lindsay (13) and Kate (11). L J 1996 Pitt ,T"oot6alf 24 KEN KABGHEB Offensive Coordinatorl Quarterbacks Tulane, '86 A former college and NFL i quarterback, Ken Karcher of- fers both playing and coaching experience as he begins his second season as Pitt's offen- sive coordinator. Karcher begins his fourth year overall at Pitt, joining the Pitt staff in December of 1992 as the quarterbacks coach and pass offense coordinator. He was promoted to offensive coordinator in 1994 by Head Coach John Majors. Under Karcher's guidance, the Panthers have been a formidable offensive force, despite losing their two biggest offensive weapons in each of the past two years—Curtis Martin in 1994 and Billy West in 1995. He also was instrumen- tal in the development of recent Pitt quarterbacks, including John Flyan, the most efficient passer in the Big East in 1994, and returning quarterbacks Pete Gonzalez, Matt Lytle, Leon Murray, and D.J. Dinkins. Prior to his Pitt appointment, Karcher served as the offensive coordinator for the 1992 World League of American Football runner-up Orlando Thunder. He also served as an assistant coach at Idaho State (1989) and North Texas (1991) After an outstanding scholastic career at Pittsburgh's Shaler High School, Karcher matriculated at Notre Dame before transferring to Tulane University, where he finished his illustrious career for the Green Wave as the school's second all-time leading passer with 3,332 yards. In 1986, Karchersigned with the Denver Broncos as afree agent and then with the New Orleans Saints. After being released by the Broncos and the Saints, he re-signed with the Broncos in 1987. He remained there through the 1988 season, and in 1990 he signed with the Kansas City Chiefs. re coaching Experience j-a College: Idaho State University, 1989, quarterbacks; University of North Texas, 1991, quarterbacks and receiv- ers; Pittsburgh, 1993, pass offense coordinator; Pittsburgh, 1994-present, offensive coordinator/quarterbacks. Professional: Orlando Thunder, World League of Amer- ican Football, 1992, offensive coordinator. Personal Information Born: 7/1/63. Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA.A|ma Mater: Tulane '86. Married to the former Pauline Termini and is the father of Austin (7), Kelly (5), Katie (3), and Clayton (born L4/9/96). J 1998 PITT FOOTBALL Assistant coaches BABY NIJBD Wide Receivers Louisville, '80 Gary Nord is one of two new ; assistants to jointhe Pitt coach- 5 ’ ing staff this offseason. Named Pitt's wide receivers coach this past February, Nord spent the 1995 football season as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Oklahoma, where he served under Howard Schnellenberger. Prior to that, he was an assistant coach at his alma mater, Louisville, for 12 years (1983-94). His last six years at Louisville he spent as the Cardinals’ offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. At Louisville, Nord was instrumental in the development of some of the top offensive teams and players in the nation. Among the quarterbacks he coached were Jay Gruden, Louisville's all-time passing leader; Jeff Brohm of the NFL’s San Diego Chargers; and Browning Nagle, a fifth-year NFL quarterback. He also coached Ernest Givens, the Houston Oilers' all-time leading receiver who was one of only nine rookies in the NFL to produce a 1,000-yard season (1,062). A standout tight end for the Cardinals, Nord helped lead his team to a 1977 Independence Bowl appearance. He earned his bachelor's degree in communications from Louisville in 1980. naanning Experience 4 College: Louisville, 1981-82, graduate assistant; 1983, tight ends; 1984, recruiting coordinator/running backs; 1985-89, passing coordinator/receivers; 1990-94, offen- sive coordinator/quarterbacks; Oklahoma, 1995, offensive coordinator/quarterbacks; Pittsburgh, 1995-, wide receiv- ers. Personal Information Born: 1/12/57. Hometown: Louisville, KY. Alma Mater: Louisville '80. Married to the former Kathy Bradford and his the father of three children Colleen (11), Nicole (9) and Nathan (5). 9 4 I 996 Pitt Footfiaff TONY PIERCE Defensive Backs Gettysburg, '83 Tony Pierce begins his sec- ond season at Pitt after being named the Panthers‘ defensive backs coach in March of 1995. Pierce has been instrumen- tal in the development of what could be a fine defensive secondary for the Panthers in 1996, which includes All-Star candidate Denorse Mosley, starting free safety John Jenkins, and sophomore cornerback Rasshad Whitmill, all promising prospects for the Panthers. Prior to his Pitt appointment, Pierce was the defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach at Delaware State University for a year, and served as the head football coach and defensive coordinator at Oberlin College in Ohio for two seasons prior to his stint at Delaware State. Additionally, Pierce was the defensive backs coach at Bucknell University (1990-92) and defensive backs coach at St. Peter's College in Jersey City, New Jersey. From 1987- 1990, Pierce was the head coach and offensive coordinator at East Orange High School in New Jersey. As a collegian, Pierce played in 41 consecutive varsity games at Gettysburg College, where he set a school record with 16 career interceptions and was a team tri-captain his senior year. Following graduation, Pierce was an All-Conference defen- sive back for the semi-professional football New Jersey Rams (1983). He also signed a professional contract with the Philadelphia Stars of the USFL in 1984. He earned a master's degree in physical education in 1989 from Montclair State. aaaening Experience F College: Delaware State, 1994, defensive coordinator/ defensive backs; Oberlin College, 1992-93, head coach and defensive coordinator; Bucknell, 1990-91, defensive backs; St. Peter's (NJ) College, 1986-86, defensive backs. High School: East Orange (NJ), 1987-90, head coach and offensive coordinator. Personal Inlnrmatian Born: 1/20/61. Hometown: East Orange, NJ. Alma Mater: Gettysburg '83. Married to the former Michelle Byers and is the father of Christian (8), Jordan (3), and Alanna Grace (born 11/28/95). L 4 I998 PITT FOOTBALL Assistant coaches TOM TUBGHETTA Defensive Line Miami, '72 Defensive line coach Tom Turchetta returns for his fifth season on the Panthers’ coach- ing staff and will continue to direct the defensive front for Coach John Majors. An Altoona, Pennsylvania, native, Turchetta joined the Pitt staff in March of 1992, after two seasons as the defensive line coach at Texas-El Paso. Turchetta has helped in the development of recent Pitt defensive linemen such as former linemen Tyler Young and Mike Halapin, and current Panthers Mike Mohring, Jared Miller, Marlin Young, Maurice Harris, and Frank Moore. Halapin capped his four-year career last year as a second- team All-Big East selection. The defensive line was an integral part of Pitt's rushing defense, which has improved in each of the last three sea- sons. The Panthers‘ defensive unit was ranked 55th in the country last year in rushing defense. He also played a key role in the emergence of former Pitt defensive lineman Tom Barndt, now an offensive lineman with the Kansas City Chiefs, as one of the best defensive linemen in the Big East. In addition to Texas-El Paso, Turchetta also held assis- tant coaching positions at Memphis State, Temple, Kentucky State, East Tennessee State and Kentucky. Priorto coaching on the college level, Turchetta was the head football and wrestling coach at North Miami Beach High School, as well as the school librarian. A former college star at the University of Miami, Turchetta won the Jack Harding Award as the Hurri- canes’ Most Valuable Player in 1971. r—— Dnaehing Experience T College: Miami, 1972, graduate assistant; Kentucky, 1978-81, tight ends and offensive line; East Tennessee State, 1982, defensive line; Kentucky State, 1983, assis- tant head coach and offensive coordinator; Temple, 1984-85, offensive and defensive lines; Memphis State, 1986-89, running backs and defensive line; UTEP, 1990- 91, defensive line; Pittsburgh, 1992-present, defensive line. Persanal Inlarmalinn Born: 3/7/49. Hometown: Altoona, PA. Alma Mater: Miami ’72. Married to the former Deborah Harris. L J 1996 Pitt Footfistff ANDY BONDFAU Graduate Assistant Syracuse, '91 Andy Rondeau joined the Pitt staff as a graduate assistant in July of 1994 after spending the previous three years as an assistant coach at Northeastern. In addition to assisting with the overall defensive opera- tion, Rondeau helps coach the defensive secondary and is responsible for the offensive scout team during the fall. A 1991 Syracuse graduate, Rondeau has made an im- pressive ascent in the football coaching ranks, beginning back in his days as an undergraduate at Syracuse, when he served as a team manager and student assistant coach. Rondeau then joined the staff at Northeastern in 1991 following graduation. Rondeau earned his bachelor's degree in English from Syracuse. He is currently working on his master's degree in policy studies at Pitt. amnu cllllllflllll - Graduate Assistant Eastern Illinois, '92 Brian Callahan isthe newest mem- ber ofthe Pitt football coaching staff, joining the Panthers this past April as a graduate assistant coach. His primary duties will be on offense and assisting with the offensive line. Prior to his Pitt appointment, Callahan served the previous two seasons with Head Coach Howard Schnellenberger, one season each at Louisville (1994) and Oklahoma (last year). Additionally, he served as the tight ends and offensive line coach at his alma mater Eastern Illinois University for one season (1993). A 1992 graduate of EIU with a degree in history, Callahan was a three-year letterman at offensive tackle and helped lead the Panthers to a 9-3 record in 1989 and advance to the finals of quarterfinals of the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs. During his senior campaign, Callahan was selected to the Gateway All- Conference team. He also was a two-time member of the league's academic honor roll. lass PITT ruutnnu Football Staff JIM EMILE Assistant Athletic Director/ Football Operations In his fourth year with the Pitt Athletics Department, Jim Earle begins his second year as Pitt's assistant athletic director for foot- ball operations. Earle, who joined the Athletics Department as the assistant director of varsity sports, is responsible for assisting with team travel, serving as the football program’s liaison with other offices and departments within the university, and expanding the services that Pitt football players provide to the community. In addition to his involvement with the football program, Earle serves as the director of Pitt's community service program for student- athletes, Team PITT. Prior to his arrival at Pitt, Earle was a buyer for Kaufmann’s Department Store for six years. Earle received his bachelor’s degree in marketing from Miami (Ohio) in 1988, and his M.B.A. from Pitt in June 1995. He and his wife Heather reside in the North Hills area of Pittsburgh. The couple has a son Andrew James Earle (born 11/7/95). Johnny Majors‘ 1997 Pitt Football camps Jl/IIEZZ-25 8' Jl/[I529-Jlll 73. I997 For more information, call the Pitt Football Office (412) 648-8700. I 996 .7-‘itt Footfiaff 27 B0B BIANI3 Head Athletic Trainer Rob Blanc is in his eighth season as Pitt's head football trainer. Blanc was promoted to head trainer for the entire Pitt Athletic Department in 1993 and is respon- sible for equipment and inventory purchases, drug education and test- ing, as well as coordinating all clinical services for the athletic department. Blanc graduated from Slippery Rock in 1982, and earned a master's degree in athletic training in 1984 at Ohio University. He is a certified paramedic, and works in that capacity in nearby Bethel Park. He also is a certified member of the National Athletic Trainers Association. Prior to Pitt, Blanc served as head athletic trainer at nearby Duquesne University for two years. Blanc began his training career as the head athletictrainer at New Lexington (OH) High School in 1983. A year later, he began working for the Pittsburgh Steelers on a part-time basis. in that capacity, Blanc worked at training camp and at home games in all aspects of sports medicine. Blanc, 36, and his wife Margie reside in Whitehall. The couple have three children, Jason (5), Jordan (3) and Shan- non Marie (1). mmcutrv Assistant Athletic Trainer Kevin Conley begins his fourth sea- - . son as assistant athletic trainer for the Pitt football team. His responsi- bilities include assisting Head Trainer Rob Blanc in all areas of football coverage, as well as assisting in the supervision of eight student trainers. in addition to his clinical assignments, Conley is a faculty member in the School of Education, providing classroom instruction to students en- rolled in the sports medicine curriculum. A native of Troy, New York, Conley received a bachelor’s degree in health education and athletic training from SUNY Cortland in 1990 and his master’s degree in exercise physiol- ogyfrom Pitt in 1993. Priorto Pitt, Conley wasthe head trainer at Cazenovia High School in Syracuse, New York. He is a certified member ofthe National Athletic Trainers Association. I996 PITT FOOTBALL I Table III CIIIIIBINS Quick Facts ............................................................................................... .. 2 Memo to the Media/Road Headquarters .................................................... .. 3 Media Outlets ............................................................................................ .. 4 Pitt Radio Network/Coach Majors‘ Television Show .................................. .. 5 1996-97 Bowl Games ................................................................................ .. 6 1996 Preview ....................................................................................... .. 7-14 Pitt Personnel at a Glance ................................................................. .. 8 1996 Outlook ................................................................................ .. 9-13 All-Star Players/Preseason Honors ................................................. .. 13 Depth Chart ..................................................................................... .. 14 Coaches ............................................................................................ .. 15-28 Head Coach John Majors ........................................................... .. 16-21 Assistant Coaches ..................................................................... .. 22-28 Football Support Staff ...................................................................... .. 28 Players .............................................................................................. .. 29-72 Upperclassmen Biographies ...................................................... .. 30-67 Pronunciation Guide ........................................................................ .. 65 1996 Recruits ............................................................................. .. 59-65 Class Distribution ............................................................................ .. 67 Alphabetical Roster .................................................................... .. 66-67 Numerical Roster ....................................................................... .. 68-69 Geographical Distribution by State .................................................. .. 67 SeniorTribute .................................................................................. .. 72 1996 Opponents ............................................................................... .. 73-86 Westvirginia ................................................................................... .. 74 Kent ................................................................................................. .. 75 Houston ........................................................................................... .. 76 Ohio State ....................................................................................... .. 77 Miami .............................................................................................. .. 78 Temple ............................................................................................ .. 79 Syracuse ......................................................................................... .. 80 Virginia Tech ................................................................................... .. 81 Boston College ................................................................................ .. 82 Notre Dame ..................................................................................... .. 83 Rutgers ........................................................................................... .. 84 Pitt vs. All Opponents ...................................................................... .. 85 Opponents Week-by-Week ............................................................. .. 86 1995 Review .................................................................................... .. 87-100 1995 Final Statistics ........................................................................ .. 88 Game-by-Game Summaries ...................................................... .. 94-99 Postseason Honors/Spring Awards .............................................. .. 100 Records ......................................................................................... .. 101-126 All-Time Records ................................................................... .. 102-104 The Last Time it Happened .................................................... .. 105-106 All-Time Statistical Leaders .................................................... .. 107-111 Annual Leaders ...................................................................... .. 112-116 Coaches Records ......................................................................... .. 117 Pitt Footba||Year-by-Year ............................................................. .. 118 Game-by-Game Scores ......................................................... .. 119-126 History ........................................................................................... .. 127-172 The 20th Anniversary '76 National Championship team ........ .. 128-129 A Legacy of Success .................................................................... .. 130 Pitt Ranks Sixth in National Championships ................................. .. 131 Origins of Pitt Football ................................................................... .. 132 The Pop Warner Era ..................................................................... .. 133 Jock Sutherland ..................................................................... .. 134-135 The Dream Backfield ..................................................................... .. 136 A Different Proving Ground ........................................................... .. 137 The Legend of Mike Ditka ............................................................. .. 138 The 1963 Season .......................................................................... .. 139 A Major Change ..................................................................... .. 140-142 Sherri||’s Panthers ......................................................................... .. 143 Pitt's Retired Jerseys ............................................................. .. 144-147 Pitt Hall of Famers ......................................................................... .. 148 Pitt’s College of Coaches .............................................................. .. 149 All-Americans Listing ..................................................................... .. 150 Al|—American Profiles .............................................................. .. 151-155 Postseason and All-Star Players ............................................ .. 156-157 Captains ........................................................................................ .. 158 Bowl History ........................................................................... .. 159-162 Pitt on Television .................................................................... .. 163-164 Pitt in the Polls ....................................................................... .. 165-166 Football Lettermen ................................................................. .. 167-172 Pro Football .................................................................................. .. 173-182 Pitt Players in the NFL ........................................................... .. 174-175 Drafts Through the Years ....................................................... .. 176-178 All-Time NFL Roster (Alphabetical) ........................................ .. 179-182 Pitt Players in the Super Bowl ....................................................... .. 182 Pitt Football Facilities .................................................................. .. 183-190 Duratz Athletic Complex ......................................................... .. 184-185 The Pitt "iron Works" ..................................................................... .. 186 Athletic Training Facilities .............................................................. .. 187 Gameday at Pitt Stadium .................... ........................................ .. 188 Stewart Auditorium and Charles L. Cost Center ............................ .. 189 Pitt Stadium History ................................................................ .. 190-191 A Guide to Pitt Stadium ................................................................. .. 192 University of Pittsburgh ............................................................... .. 193-212 University of Pittsburgh ................................................................. .. 194 Chancellor Mark A. Nordenberg .................................................... .. 195 Director of Athletics L. Oval Jaynes .............................................. .. 196 Athletic Administration ............................................................ .. 197-200 Athletic Department Support Staff ................................................. .. 201 Athletic Department Directory ....................................................... .. 202 Medical Staff ................................................................................. .. 203 Academic Support Services .......................................................... .. 204 Golden Panthers ........................................................................... .. 205 Bands ............................................................................................ .. 206 Cheerleaders ................................................................................. .. 207 Varsity Walk ................................................... .; ...................... .. 208-209 Team PITT .................................................................................... ..212 The Big East Football Conference ............................................. .. 210-211 .. , -——.— -7- -1 Acknnwledemems Editor ' I 4 . .1 Ron Wahl . 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JOHN HATFIELD Equipment Supervisor John Hatfield is in his eighth year as equipment supervisorforthe Pitt athletics department. His responsi- bilities include the purchasing, re- conditioning, repairmentand inven- tory for all of Pitt's 18 sports teams, as well as assisting in general game operations, and supervising Pitt’s student managers. A native of Canton, Ohio, he graduated from the University of Maryland in 1970, and his college years included a three- year stint with the United States Army. Prior to Pitt, Hatfield was athletic equipment manager at Kent State University (1 979-85); John Carroll University (1 986- 87); and the College of Wooster (1987-89). He also worked part-time with the Cleveland Browns from 1978-87 as an equipment and operations assistant. Married, Hatfield’s wife’s name is Mary. TIM WILSON Strength and Conditioning Coach Football training and conditioning have made the sport virtually a year- round proposition, and the proper strength and conditioning coach is vital X to a team's overall performance. Pitt I I has a skilled professional in Tim Wil- son, who begins his sixth season at Pitt. In five years under Wilson's guidance, the Panthers have made considerable improvement in their strength and condi- tioning. This past winter, there were more conditioning records set by the team than at any time during Majors's second tour at Pitt. Prior to his Pitt appointment, Wilson worked at the Univer- sity of Nevada-Las Vegas during the 1989-90 season. He had also worked at UNLV from 1982-85, before joining the Chi- cago White Sox baseball team as strength coach from 1987- 89. Additionally in 1986 and 1987, Wilson worked for Vermeil Sports and Fitness of Chicago, which provided strength and conditioning consulting services to the Chicago Bulls and White Sox. A 1981 graduate of the University of Nebraska with a bachelor's degree in physical education, Wilson is married to the former Retta Small and is the father of Sara (10) and Whitney (7). 1996 Pitt J"'ootl'\cil'i MIIBK KOSTEII Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Mark Kostek begins his first sea- son as the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Pitt foot- ball team, but he has served a few different roles since first arriving at Pitt in May of 1995. Kostek began his tenure at Pitt as an intern for the Pitt football team. He was promoted to assistant strength coach for varsity sports in September of 1995, and this past January rejoined the football staff to assist Head Strength and Condi- tioning Coach Tim Wilson. A 1990 graduate of Clarion University, Kostek received his bachelor’s degree in accounting. He also earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology from Slippery Rock in 1995. Kostek is a Pittsburgh area native and graduated from nearby Baldwin High School. He and his wife Jodi have one daughter, Emily. Lynnie Koontz Stephanie Joyce Salsbury Armstrong Recruiting Secretary Assistant Coaches’ Coach Majors’ Secretary Secretary Im Erigt Equipment Aide Robyn Getsy Receptionist Ken Bashioum Office Volunteer l]@$'][$ P|.IY?EE3$ 1996 Player Bios.......................30 1996 Recruits............................59 Pronunciation Guide................65 Alphabetical Roster ..66 Numerical Roster............. .68 Geographical Distribution .. .66 Class Distribution .67 Senior Tribute. .72 SlflM1'|d SBBI T998 PITT FOOTBALL 1996 Pitt Football Players Curtis Anderson*** Senior* WR/6- 1/190 L ynchburg, VA Curtis Anderson will be expected to make his most significant contribution for the Panthers as he enters his final season in 1996...is one of only three returners among a very thin wide receiver corps...has always been a threat because of his outstanding speed...now must elevate his receiving skills to their highest level...is projected as the starting flanker heading into fall camp...concentrated solely on football this past spring and did not compete in track for the first time in three years...had two catches for 32 yards in the spring Blue-Gold game and returned a kickoff 90 yards for a TD...is one of Pitt's fastest players, running a 4.49 in the 40-yard dash...could also compete for kickoff return duties. 1995: Had his best season at Pitt, catching 25 passes for 264 yards, both career highs...started in eight of Pitt's 11 games...collected a career-high seven receptions for 98 yards in the Rutgers game...he|ped set a school-record in the indoor 4x200-meter relay, along with football teammate Dietrich Jells, at U.S. Mobil Invitational with a time of 1 :27.00...captured first place in the pentathlon at the 1995 Big East Indoor Championships (3,793 points), and was third in the long jump (23—6)...a|so finished second in the long jump (23-7%) at the 1995 Big East Outdoor Championships. 1994: Finished strongly and collected all 11 of his receptions in the final six games of the season...earned his second |etter...played in eight games and started in three contests...recorded career-highs in both receptions (11) and receiving yardage (138 yards)...averaged 12.5 yards a catch with a career-long 33-yard reception versus Syracuse...had five catches for 53 yards in the West Virginia contest...contributed to Pitt's 1994 Outdoor Big East championships by placing third in the 400 meters...qualified for the |C4A Championships in the long jump. 1993: Earned his first Pitt letter after sitting out the entire 1992 season as a redshirt...started three games (Miami, Boston College, and Temple)...bothered early in the season with a shoulder sprain but finished the season strongly...caught five passes in Pitt's last three games, his first career receptions at Pitt...had his best game in the season finale versus Temple, catching two passes for 43 yards, including a 23- yard reception. High School: Caught 14 passes for 250 yards and had eight touchdowns as a senior at E.C. Glass High School...played in the Virginia East-West All-Star Game as a senior...was a high school preseason All-American...earned two letters for Coach Bo Henson...was a three-time state triple jump champion and ranked second in the country in the triple jump (49-8 1/4), according to USA Today's listing of top high school track and field performers...was also the 1992 200-meters district champion and the 1991 100- meters regional champion...lettered four times in track and twice in basketball...was a high school honor roll student. Personal: Anderson is majoring in legal studies...has one brother...Jerome Curtis Anderson, born 9/29/73, is the son of Evonne Anderson. I 996 Pitt Footfiaff Anderson's 1995 Game-By-Game Statistics G# Receiving G/GS Rec. Yards Avg. Long TDs 1 Washington State 1/1 6 27 4.5 12 0 2 E. Michigan 1/1 1 30 30.0 30 0 3 at Texas 1/1 2 21 10.5 16 O 4 Ohio State 0/0 -- -— -- -- -- 5 VirginiaTech 1/0 1 12 12.0 12 O 6 at Boston College 1/1 3 34 11.3 15 0 7 atTemple 1/1 1 5 5.0 5 0 8 Miami 1/0 0 0 0.0 -- 0 9 at Rutgers 1/1 7 98 14.0 16 0 10 Syracuse 1/1 4 37 9.3 19 O 11 at West Virginia 1/1 0 0 0.0 -- 0 Totals 10/8 25 264 10.6 30 0 Big East 7/5 16 186 1 1.6 19 0 Anderson's Career Statistics: G/GS Rec. Yards Avg. Long TDs Pts. 1993 6/3 5 76 15.2 23 O 0 1 994 8/3 1 1 138 12.5 33 0 0 1995 10/8 25 264 10.6 30 0 0 Totals 24/14 41 478 11.7 33 0 0 Senior Curtis Anderson, who has developed into a solid receiver for the Panthers the last three years, is also one of Pitt's top sprinters and jumpers on the Panther track team. I998 PITT FOOTBALL I996 Players Chris Beasley* Senior RB/5-10/205 Pottstown, PA Beasley has been a good role player for the Panthers the past two seasons and has helped provide depth atthe running back position...is a bruising runner and is very powerful for his size...has impressed the coaching staff with his running ability and hard-nosed style...has good speed and excellent power for his size...can bench press 420 pounds and squat lift 560 pounds, both among the top five on the team. 1995: Earned his first letter and proved to be a valuable reserve when injuries decimated the running back position...rushed for 41 yards on nine carries...had his most productive game against Eastern Michigan, totaling 35 yards on six carries, including a long run of 14 yards. High School: Was third- team All-State for Coach Rick Perrypacker at Pottsgrove High Schoo|...rushed for 1,450 yards and 18 TDs during his senior season...also earned first-team All—Conference and second-All Southeast Pennsylvania honors...was an excellent wrestler...twice finished third in the state championships...earned three letters in football and wrestling. Personal: Beasley is majoring in economics...has one brother and one sister...is the cousin of former West Virginia defensive back and 1996 third-round draft pick of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Aaron Beasley...Charles Christopher Beasley, born 12/11/73, is the son of Phylis Flagg. Beas|ey’s Care‘erf7Statistics:*? ‘ G/GS Att. Yards Avg. Long TDs Pts. 1995 3/0 9 41 4.6 14 0 0 I 996 .1-‘itt Footfsaff Chuck Brown* Sophomore* DB/5-1 1/185 Bradenton, FL Brown is a versatile and highly regarded defensive back who could compete for playing time at either safety or cornerback...began spring drills as the starting strong safety but was moved to cornerback...wil| begin fall camp as Denorse Mosley's backup at left corner...has excellent athletic ability and speed...has all the tools to develop into a solid defensive back with more experience...can vertical jump an impressive 38 inches...has been plagued by injuries his first two seasons...served a medical redshirt in 1994. 1995: Played in nine games for the Panthers and started in four contests to earn his first |etter...finished the year with 20 total tackles, including 13 solo stops...also had five pass deflections and collected thefirstinterception ofhiscareerinthe WestVirginiacontest...caused a fumble in the Syracuse game...had his best game of the season against Temple, registering seven tackles (six solos) and deflecting one pass. High School: Was a first-team All-Florida selection... named to Florida’s Super 24 team and played in the Florida-Georgia All-Star game...also named second team All-America by the USA Today...recorded three interceptions and a fumble recovery during his senior season...helped lead Southeast High School to a victory in the Florida Quad-A Championship...was a three-year letterman for Coach Paul Maechtle...was also an outstanding track athlete and has been timed at 11.02 seconds in the 100 meters...competed in the state 4x100 relays three times...placed 10th in the 200 meters...earned three letters in track and one letter in basketba|l...named first team All-Area twice. Personal: Brown has one sister... Charlie Brown, born 12/27/75, is the son of Charles and Carol Brown. ‘Brown’s Career Statistics: G/GS Sacks Fum. Rec. PBU Int. UT AT TFL TOT 1995 9/4 0.0 0 5 1 13 7 0 20 Hampered by injuries the past two years, redshirt sophomore Chuck Brown is a versatile player who should be a key contributor to the defensive secondary in 1996 at cornerback or safety. I998 PITT FIJDTBALL I996 Players Chris Burnett* Senior PK/6-0/175 Pittsburgh, PA Burnett is a solid kicker who will provide the Panthers with uncommon depth at piacekicker...is a strong-legged kicker who will also compete for the starting kickoff duties...joined the team in the fall of 1993...earned his first letter in 1995, serving as Chris Ferencik's backup and a kickoff specia|ist...transferred from New Mexico State...learned most of his kicking skills from former Pitts- burgh Steeler placekicker Roy Gerela. High School: Was a four- sport athlete at Baldwin, earning three letters for soccer, two for football, one for wrestling, and three for indoor track...was an All- Conference kicker for Don Yannessa. Personal: Burnett is majoring in political science...has two brothers...Christopher M. Burnett, born 2/6/74, is the son of Raymond Burnett and Ernesta Steele. 87 Mark Butler* Senior* WR/5-10/175 West Covina, CA Butler has the capablility to be a big-play receiver and kick returner for the Panthers in 1996...must recover from a fractured ankle that he suffered in the Blue-Gold game this past spring...was having the best spring of his Pitt career...has demonstrated the ability to be a big-time receiver but needs to be more consistent...has been timed at 4.5 seconds in the 40-yard dash...is an accomplished receiver with exceptional speed and could be a key weapon forthe Panthers in 1996. 1995: Was Pitt's fourth-leading receiver in 1995, catching 18 passes for 290 yards and one TD...earned his first Pitt letter...had the third-highest receiving yardage total on the team and compiled the second-highest reception average on the team...also returned a team-high 18 kickoffs for 356 yards, a 19.8-yard average...had a team-high 20 punt returns for 174 yards, including a season-long 76 yarder versus Temple...nearly broke a kickoff for a touchdown with a team-long 39-yard return versus Miami...collected a career-high five receptions for 68 yards in the Virginia Tech contest...had three catches for a career-high 89 yards versus Eastern Michigan. 1994: Had six receptions for 100 yards (16.7 yards a catch) and one TD before suffering his injury...a|so was one of the top-rated punt and kick returners in the Big East prior to his injury...averaged 23.4 and 6.5 yards in kickoff and punt returns, respectively...averaged 129.8 yards in all-purpose yardage...produced Pitt's longest kickoff return of the season with his 40-yarder versus Ohio State. 1993 (Junior College): Caught 31 passes for 327 yards at Mt. San Antonio Junior Senior Mark Butler should be c key receiver and kick returner for th Panthers in 1996. College...was a two-year letterman and was named first team All- State Region 4...also earned first team Junior College All-America honors. High School: Received two letters for Coach Mark Paredes at Bishop Amat High School...also received two letters in track...won the Coach’s Award in varsity football and was named to the All-Angelus League team...selected as the most valuable athlete for his high school track team...finished first in the 400-meter relay, and the 100 meters. Personal: Butler is majoring in social sciences...has two sisters...Mark Benjamin Butler IV, born 1/24/74, is the son of Sidney and Vera Butler. Butler's Career Statistics: Receiving G/GS Rec. Yards Avg. Long TDs Pts. 1994 3/1 6 100 16.7 24 1 6 1995 11/4 18 290 16.1 39 1 6 Totals 14/5 24 390 1 6.3 39 2 12 Kickoff Returns No. Yards Avg. Long TDs 1994 11 257 23.4 40 0 1995 18 356 19.8 39 0 Totals 29 613 21.1 40 0 Punt Returns No. Yards Avg. Long TDs 1994 4 26 6.5 15 0 1995 20 174 8.7 76 0 Totals 24 200 8.3 76 0 Mark Butler's 1995 Game-By-Game Statistics G# Receiving GIGS Rec. Yards Avg. Long TDs 1 Washington State 1/0 2 16 8.0 10 0 2 E.Michigan 1/0 3 89 29.7 39 O 3 at Texas 1/0 0 0 0.0 -- 0 4 Ohio State 1/0 3 47 15.7 21 0 5 VirginiaTech 1/1 5 68 13.6 38 0 6 at Boston College 1/1 1 17 17.0 17 0 7 atTemp|e 1/1 2 24 12.0 15 1 8 Miami 1/1 0 0 0.0 -- 0 9 at Rutgers‘ 1/0 1 7 7.0 7 0 10 Syracuse 1/0 0 0 0.0 -- 0 11 at West Virginia 1/0 1 22 22.0 22 0 Totals 11/4 18 290 16.1 39 1 Big East 7/4 10 138 13.8 38 1 I 996 Pitt J’oott’»cu’l‘ I998 PITT FOIJTBALI. I996 Players ‘ I 7 ~ g ' Jason Chavis*** Senior* DL/6-2/245 McKeesport, PA Chavis has blossomed into an excellent defender over his career and will be a key component of the 1996 Pitt defense...sat out the 1995 season as a redshirt...will move to defensive end in 1996...is projected as the left (rush) end heading into fall camp. 1995: Sat out the season as a redshirt. 1994: Regained his starting middle linebacker position early in fall camp and went on to have his finest season at Pitt...started all 11 games and earned his third Pitt letter...finished the season with a team-high 98 tackles, including 59 solo tackles, which tied David Sumnerforthe most on the team...a|so registered 1‘/2 sacks and one tackle for a |oss...caused a fumble and recovered two fumbles...collected two interceptions (Ohio Univer- sity and West Virginia)...had five double-figure tackle games, includ- ing a 15-tackle performance against Syracuse...a|so recorded double-figure tackling totals versus Louisville (14), Ohio State (13), Ohio University (10), and Texas (10). 1993: Played in 10 games for the Panthers to earn his second Pitt |etter...received most of his playing time on special teams when Pitt switched to its 4-3 defensive scheme, after starting most of the 1992 season as one of two inside |inebackers...registered 28 tackles, including 19 solo stops...was one of three defensive recipients of the 1993 Ed Conway Award, presented annually to the most improved offensive and defensive players during spring drills. 1992: Earned his first letter for the Panthers and eventually worked his way into a starting role...started Pitt’s final three games...finished the season with 48 tackles, including 31 solo stops, the second-highest total among freshman players (David Sumner led all freshmen with 52 total tackles)...also caused a fumble and deflected two passes...had his best perfor- mance of the season against Syracuse, registering a team season- high of 12 total tack|es...recorded eight tackles versus Notre Dame, including six solo stops. High School: Led McKeesport to a 10-2 record and the WPIAL Quad-A semifinal game as a senior...was chosen first-team All-State...recorded 1 1 1 tackles and four sacks as a senior...was the recipient of the McKeesport “Lineman of the Year” Award...was a member of The Pittsburgh Press Finest 44 and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fabulous 22 teams...was chosen to play in the Big 33 Classic...earned three letters for Coach George Smith...also lettered twice for basketball. Personal: Chavis is majoring in communications...has one brother...is the nephew of Pittsburgh radio personality, Ron “Nighttime Dog” Chavis...Jason Sterling Chavis, born 11/1/73, is the son of Jimmie Fennell and Lisa Chavis. 1996 Pitt Footfiaff Fifth-year senior Jason Chavis , who led the Panthers in tackles in 1994, will be a pivotal player in the Panthers defense in 1996, after sitting out last year as a medical redshirt. ‘Gamer satisfies; G/GS Sacks Fum. Rec. PBU Int. UT AT TFL TOT 1992 12/3 0.0 0 2 O 31 17 1 48 1993 10/0 0.0 0 0 0 19 9 0 28 1994 11/11 1.5 2 1 2 59 39 1 98 1995 ——-T DNP Totals 33/14 1 .5 2 3 2 109 65 2 174 1998 PITT FOOTBALL 1996 Players Phillip C|arke* Sophomore LB/6-0/230 Miami, FL Clarke was having a solid season and accrued some valuable playing time during his freshman campaign until a knee injury in the next-to-last game of the season (Syracuse) ended his season...had reconstructive surgery in the offseason that forced him to miss all of spring drl|ls...should be fully recovered by fall camp...wl|| challenge for a starting outside linebacker spot. 1995: Was having a solid freshman season, until suffering a knee injury in the Syracuse contest...earned his first Pitt letter...finished the season with 26 total tackles, including 15 solo stops...also had two tackles for a loss and a sack...forced a fumble in the Syracuse contest...had his best game of the season against Ohio State, registering nine tackles (four solos) and a tackle for a |oss...was credited with his only sack of the season in the Boston College contest. High School: Earned three letters for Coach Otis Collier at South Miami Senior High Schoo|...finished career with 427 tackles, including 147 during his senior campaign, which led the county...also had 13 sacks and six fumble recoveries...se|ected as third-team All-State his senior year...was a two-time All—County and team MVP...se|ected as Defensive Player of the Year three times...also played fu||back...rushed for 620 yards and four touchdowns during his senior year and was named the Most Outstanding Offensive Back...se|ected as team captain for his junior and senior seasons. . .selected first—team Pig Skin Magazine Elite Team . ..named MVP of Stan Marks Dade Memorial All-Star game...se|ected to play in the Florida-Georgia All-Star game and FACA North/South Coca- Cola All—Star game...was ranked as one of the top 10 prospects in the state and one of the top 15 linebackers in the nation...listed in the Who's Who in American High School Sports...earned one letter in track and was the state discus champion (1 97 feet) as a freshman. Personal: Clarke has five brothers and eight sisters...Phillip Clarke, born 1/19/77, is the son of Eustace Sr. and Emily Clarke. Clan-ke’s Career Statistics: G/GS Sacks Fum.Rec.PBU Int. UT AT TFL TOT 1995 10/0 1.0 O O O 15 11 2 26 1996 Pitt ,T"ootl'wil'f Nate Cochran*** Senior P/6-5/230 Greenville, SC Cochran will once again assume the punting duties for the Panthers and should be primed to have an All-Star caliber season in 1996...has an extremely powerful leg and is capable of hitting a long punt on any given attempt...produces excellent hang time on his punts...is expected to develop more consistency in 1996...has all the physical skills and potential to be an All-Star—caliber player and the ability to be one of the top punters in the country. 1995: Had one of his best seasons in 1995...finished the campaign ranked 14th in the country in punting with a 42.9-yard average and helped Pitt compile the 16th-best net punting average in the nation (38.2)...his punting average suffered somewhat because he had eight short punts that he nailed inside the 20-yard line on his first 19 attempts...booted 19 of his 71 punts inside the 20-yard line...had three punts of 60 or more yards (69, 68 and 65), and had seven punts of 50 or more yards (59, 55, 54, three for 53, and 51). 1994: Served as Pitt's starting punter in all 11 games...ranked fifth in the Big East with a 41 .8—yard punting average...booted a season-long 64-yard punt in the Boston College game. 1993: Claimed the starting punting duties the fourth game of the season before giving way to senior Kevin Leon in the final two contests...averaged an impressive 43.7 yards a punt, which would have ranked among the Top 10 in the country and second in the Big East Conference, but he did not compete in enough games... booted a 70-yard punt in the Miami game...had nine punts of more than 50 yards and two kicks of 60 or more yards. High School: Averaged 43.9 yards a kick over the course of his high school career...earned four letters for Coach Neville Files at West Florence High Schoo|...also was a two-year letterwinner in track...produced a career—best 6-4 high jump...booted a 75-yard punt during his senior season...has a career-average hang time of above four seconds...selected as a member of the Greenville News All-State team...was a four—time A|l—Conference selection...won four letters in basketball, and one for baseba|l...was a Blue Chip All-Region selection. Personal: Cochran is majoring in social sciences...has two brothers...Nathan John Cochran, born 4/ 26/75, is the son of Earle and Gracie Cochran. Cochran's Career Statistics: G Att. Yards Avg. Long 1993 7 46 2,010 43.7 70 1994 11 65 2,719 41.8 64 1995 11 71 3,047 42.9 69 Totals 29 182 7,776 42.7 70 I998 PITT FOOTBALL 1996 Players Senior Nate Cochran should emerge as one of the premier punters in the country in 1996. Jeff Craig*** Senior* 0L/6-5/295 Connells ville, PA Craig has blossomed into a solid offensive lineman over the past three seasons and will enter fall camp as the starting right guard for the second straight season....has the ability to play both guard and tack|e...is very intelligent and an excellent student... has an intense work ethic...spent his freshman year in 1992 as a redshirt...was one of 19 Pitt football players (and 148 total Pitt athletes) selected to the inauguaral Bell of Pennsylvania Scholar-Athlete team in February of 1993. 1995: Started in nine games for the Panthers at right guard...missed the final two games of the season because of a hamstring injury. 1994: Played in all 11 games and started at right guard for the final three contests...helped Pitt finish second in the Big East for total offense. 1993: Saw limited playing time as a reserve guard and tackle for the Panthers...logged most of his action on short-yardage and goal-line situations. High School: Was considered one of the top offensive line prospects in the country as a senior...named second-team USA Today All- American...he|ped lead his team to a 13-1 record and the 1991 WPIAL Quad-A Championship...named to The Pittsburgh Press Finest 44 and Pittsburgh Post—Gazette Fabulous 22 teams...was ranked first academically in his high school class with a 4.0 G PA. . .was The Pittsburgh Press Thom McAn ScholarlAthlete award recipient...was an ESPN Scholastic Sports America Award recipient...earned three letters for Coach Dan Spanish at Connellsville 1996 ,1?itt J’oot6cu‘i 35 High School...was also the 1992 WPIAL heavyweight runner-up and earned a berth in the PIAA state championship...finished fourth in the PIAA state wrestling championships as a junior and lettered three times for wrestling...was captain for both his football and wrestling teams as a senior...was selected to play in the Big 33 Classic. Personal: Craig is majoring in history...has two brothers and a sister...Jeffrey Scott Craig, born 5/18/74, is the son of Thomas Jr. and Cheryl Craig. Fifth-year senior Jeff Craig is one of four returning starters along the offensive line for Pitt in 1996. M, A 4 Bill Craver Freshman* 0L/6-3/300 Pittsburgh, PA Craver is a big, strong offensive line prospect who sat out the 1995 season as a redshirt...was forced to miss all spring after having back surgery during the offseason, which hampered his progress...is expected to be fully recovered for fall camp...is extremely powerful...can bench press 400 pounds. High School: Was an Associated Press Big School first-team All-State se|ection...se|ected to play in the prestigious Big 33 Football Classic...was a member of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fabulous 22 team...named WPIAL first-team All-Conference...selected to Athlon’s Football “National Elite Fifty”...was named to the National College Recruiting Associa- tion All-American team...was a Blue Chip Illustrated preseason All- American...selected as one of the top players in the Mid-Atlantic Region by Lemmings Football...won three letters for Coach Neil Gordon at Penn Hills High School. Personal: Craver has two brothers...Wil|iam Bartholomew Craver, born 1/22/77, is the son of Glenn and Marian Craver. I996 PITT FOOTBALL I996 Players Chris Dilba Freshman* DL/6-3/275 Cherry Hill, NJ Dilba is one of several young defensive linemen who could surface as key reserves in 1996...made good progress this spring...will challenge for playing time at left defensive end or tack|e...was a linebacker in high school before converting to defensive end...has excellent size and athletic ability...sat out the 1995 season as a redshirt. High School: Was a two-time first-team All—O|ympic Conference se|ection...also earned first-team All-Group IV South honors...earned two letters for Coach Ike Smith at Cherry Hill West High Schoo|...was named his high school’s Defensive Player of the Year...also served as the team’s punter and kicker his last three seasons...also earned two letters in wrestling and played lacrosse. Personal: Dilba is majoring in pre-medical careers...has one brother and one sister...Christopher R. Dilba, born 4/3/77, is the son of Rimgaudas and Patricia Dilba. Darnell Dinkins Freshman * QB/6-4/200 Pittsburgh, PA Dinkins is an excellent athlete and has the athletic ability to develop into the "slash" of the Panthers, similar to the role Kordell Stewart perfected for the Pittsburgh Stee|ers...wil| compete for playing time at quarterback, but will also see some action at wide receiver...experimented at wide receiver this spring and showed enough potential to get another look there during fall camp... completed five of 10 passes for 23 yards in the spring game...has the best bench press of any quarterback on the team (324 pounds). . .is an extremely gifted athlete with an incredibly strong throwing arm...was the recipient of the 1995 Watkins Memorial Trophy Award, presented by the National Alliance of African American Athletes, to the premier African American Male Athlete in the nation...sat out as a redshirt in 1995. High School: Selected as Pittsburgh Post-Gazette City League Player of the Year...was a member of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fabulous 22...led Schenley to its first City League Championship game since 1950...was a three-year starter and passed for 1,127 yards and rushed for 422 yards during his senior year...also played linebacker and recorded 86 tackles...se|ected to play in the prestigious Big 33 Football Classic as a linebacker...earned three letters for Coach James Trent at Schenley High Schoo|...also earned four letters in basketball and one in volleyball. Personal: Dinkins is majoring in pre—education...has four sisters...nicknamed “DJ”...Darnell Joseph Dinkins, born 1/20/ 77, is the son of Joseph Smith and Lillie McKinley. I 996 Pitt Foot6a1'1' Jason Dugger Sophomore* OL/6-4/285 New Wilmington, PA Dugger has made steady progress over the past two seasons and could move into a reserve role for the Panthers in 1996...possesses outstanding leg strength and explosiveness...can squat lift 635 pounds, which ranks first on the team...is projected as a backup at right tack|e...sat out the 1994 season as a redshirt. 1995: Did not play in any games. High School: Was a two-year starter at Wilmington Area High School...played both offensive tackle and defensive end for Coach Terry Verrelli...was a first-team All-Confer- ence selection two consecutive years...named the recipient of the Mack Truck Bulldog Award...was team captain his senior season...selected the Lawrence County Athlete of the Year during his senior year...won three letters in track...captured the Tri-County shot put title his senior year...was the captain of his high school track team. Personal: Dugger has one sister...Jason Andrew Dugger, born 6/14/76, is the son of Jonathan and Gwen Dugger. Rodney Epps Senior 0L/6- 1/265 St. Louis, MO After experimenting at fullback last season and the first part of spring drills, Epps will move back to the offensive line for the 1996 season...is projected as a backup at left guard...has quick feet for his size...spent his entire freshman campaign in 1993 as a medical redshirt, after injuring his shoulder in fall camp...had reconstructive surgery on his shoulder prior to the start of the 1993 season and spent the entire year rehabilitating...returned to active duty in the spring of 1994 but has yet to play in any games during his Pitt career. High School: Was a three-year starter on two state high school championship teams for Coach Lawrence Walls at Summer High School...named first-team All-Conference twice...played offensive tackle and defensive end, earning three varsity letters...named All- District and All-Metro as a senior. Personal: Epps is majoring in socio|ogy...has one brother and three sisters...Rodney Teo Epps, born 9/3/75, is the son of Rodney Sr., and Carol Epps. 1996 PITT FIJIJTBALL 1996 Players Chris Feola Freshman* FB/6-0/220 Pittsburgh, PA Feola joined the Panthers last fall and served as a valuable role and practice player for the team...began the season as a linebacker but moved to fullback to help bolster that position...began spring drills at linebacker but moved back to fullback early in the season because of the dearth of players at that position...could develop into a solid role player for the Panthers...is a solid blocker out of the backfield...had one carry for four yards and one reception for two yards in the Blue-Gold game...could see some action on special teams in 1996. High School: Was a four-year letterman for Coach Jack McCurry at North Hills High School...was a member of North Hills’ 1994 state championship team and a teammate of Pitt free safety Eric Kasperowicz...selected first team All-Area...named the most valuable player of the 1995 team...also earned three letters for baskeball and four for baseball. Personal: Feola is majoring in business...has one sister...Chris Joseph Feola, born 8/12/77, is the son of T. J. and Lori Feola. Sophomore Chris Ferencik had a near perfect season during his freshman campaign in 1995, missing just two placekicks, and finished as one of five finalists for the Lou Groza Award, presented annually to the top placekicker in the country. 1996 .1~‘itt Footfiafi Chris Ferencik* Sophomore PK/5- 1 0/1 75 Strongsville, OH Ferencik had a near perfect freshman season in 1995, and should be one of the top placekickers in the country in 1996...earned the starting placekicking duties on the final day of fall camp after struggling with a strained groin muscle...developed into a top p|acekicker...has an extremely strong leg and has an unusual kicking style for a soccer-style kicker that allows him to keep the ball straight after making contact. 1995: Missed only two placekicks all season, a PAT attempt against Temple and a field goal attempt in Pitt's final game of the year against West Virginia...was one of five finalists forthe Lou Groza Award, given annually to the top collegiate placekicker, and was the only freshman among the group...was named Pitt's starting placekicker just the day before the season- opener...earned Big East Special Teams Player of the Week honors for his performance in Pitt's Oct. 21 Miami game in which he connected on three field goals and converted his only PAT attempt for 10 points...converted 18 straight PATs before his miss against Temple...connected on 23 of 24 PAT attempts for the season...was 12-for-13 in field goal attempts...finished the season as the 16th- ranked kicker in the country (1.2 field goals per game)....finished third in the Big East Conference in kick scoring and fourth in overall scoring with 59 points (5.9 points a game)...scored 12 points (nine PATs and a field goal) in Pitt's 66-30 victory against Eastern Michigan...in his Pitt debut, Ferencik kicked a 38-yard field goal and added two PATs to help propel Pitt to a 17-13 win against Washing- ton State...had a season-long field goal of 41 yards (versus Eastern Michigan)...kicked a 40-yard field goal in the Virginia Tech contest. High School: Was a two—time All-Ohio Division 1 first-team kickerl punter...was a two-time member of The Cleveland Plain Dealer’s All-Star team...scored 165 points during his three-year career, including 23 of 27 field goals and 96 of 99 extra points...also averaged 41.3 yards per punt...earned three letters for Coach Russ Jacques at Strongsville High School...was the best kicker at the National Kicking Camp held at Kent State University. Personal: Chris Edward Ferencik, born 4/21/77, is the son of Richard and Paula Ferencik. Ferem:-ik’s "Career Statistics: " G PAT Att. PATs FG Att. FGs Pts Long 1995 10 24 23 12 13 59 41 Field Goal Efficiency 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ FGs Att. Percent Long 1995 0-0 4-5 6-6 2-2 0 12 13 .923 41 Quick Facts Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Pitt’s 1995 Record: 2-9 Enrollment: 32,107 Head Coach: John Majors Chancellor: Mark A. Nordenberg Alma Mater: Tennessee (1957) Director of Athletics: L. Oval Jaynes Majors’ Record at Pitt: (Seven years) 41-38-1 1996 Season: Pitt’s 106th Overall Collegiate Record: (28 years) 181-130-10 Home Stadium: Pitt Stadium (56,150) Lettermen/Starters Returning: 38/12 Nickname: Panthers Lettermen/Starters Lost: 25/12 Colors: Blue and Gold Offensive System: Multiple Conference: Big East Defensive System: Multiple 4-3 I996 PITT FOOTBALL SBHEDIJLE DATE OPPONENT TIME SITE Aug. 31 ............. .. WEST VIRGINIA* (ESPN) ............................ .. 7:30 p.m. ......... .. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Sept. 7 ............. .. KENT ............................................................ .. 7 p.m. ............... .. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Sept. 14 ............. .. HOUSTON .................................................... .. 7 p.m. ............... .. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Sept. 21 ............. .. at Ohio State (ESPN) .................................... .. 12:30 p.m. ........ .. Columbus, Ohio Sept. 28 ............. .. at Miami* (Big East TV) ................................. .. Noon ................. .. Miami, Florida Oct. 5 ............. .. TEMPLE*+ .................................................... .. 1:30 p.m. ......... .. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Oct. 12 ............. .. at Syracuse* (Big East TV) ........................... .. Noon ................. .. Syracuse, New York Oct. 26 ............. .. at Virginia Tech* (Big East TV) ..................... .. Noon ................. .. Blacksburg, Virginia Oct. 31 ............. .. BOSTON COLLEGE*# (ESPN) .................... .. 8 p.m. ............... .. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Nov. 16 ............. .. at Notre Dame* (NBC-TV) ............................. .. 1:30 p.m. .......... .. South Bend, Indiana Nov. 30 ............. .. RUTGERS* (ESPN) ...................................... .. Noon ................ .. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania * Big East Conference games + Homecoming # Thursday Night Game I995 BEBBIIIJ PITT IIS. I998 OPPOIIEIITS —:_ [2-9] I 1stGameW L T Pitt 17 Washington State 13 West Virginia 1995 55 so 3 Pitt 66 Eastern Michigan 30 Kent 1979 3 o 0 PITT 27 @ Texas 38 Houston -- 0 0 0 Pitt 14 Ohio State 54 Ohio State 1929 5 18 1 Pitt 16 Virginia Tech 26 Miami 1950 3 14 1 Pitt 0 @ Boston College 17 Tempje 1933 19 5 1 Pitt 27 @ Temple 29 Syracuse 1916 25 23 3 Pm 15 Miami 17 Virginia Tech 1993 0 3 0 Pl“ 24 @ Rutgers 42 Boston College 1959 11 9 0 Pitt 10 Syracuse 42 Notre Dame 1909 16 38 1 Pitt 0 @ West Virginia 21 Rutgers 1931 11 2 0 PITT BIJABHIIIG STAFF John Majors, Head Coach, Tennessee, 1957 Charles Coe, Assistant Head Coach/Running Backs, Kansas State, 1973 Bob Babich, Linebackers/Special Teams, Tulsa, 1982 Gary Nord, Wide Receivers, Louisville, 1980 Curt Cignetti, Tight Ends/Recruiting Coordinator, West Virginia, 1983 Joe D'AIessandris, Offensive Line, Western Carolina, 1979 Chuck Driesbach (DRIZZ back), Defensive Coordinator, Villanova, 1975 Ken Karcher, Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks, Tulane, 1986 Tony Pierce, Defensive Secondary, Gettysburg, 1983 Tom Turchetta, Defensive Line, Miami, 1972 Jim Earle, Assistant Athletic Director for Football Operations, Miami (Ohio), 1988 Brian Callahan, Offensive Graduate Assistant, Eastern Illinois, 1992 Andy Rondeau (RON-dough), Defensive Graduate Assistant, Syracuse, 1991 Tim Wilson, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Nebraska, 1981 Mark Kostek, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, Slippery Rock,1995 FDDTEALL GDNFEFIENIZE I 996 Pitt ,Footl3c1l'l' I998 PITT FOOTBALL 1996 Players Pete Gonzalez* Junior* OB/6- 1/205 Miami, FL An outstanding athlete, Gonzalez enters fall camp in a heated battle with first-string quarterback Matt Lytle, who won the quarter- back derby during spring dri||s...entered spring drills as the number- one signal caller, but gave way to Lyt|e...possesses a rifle arm and has improved his accuracy since his arrival to Pitt...is an excellent athlete and is an excellent scrambler...has been timed in the 40-yard dash under 4.8 seconds...has the best vertical jump of all the quarterback candidates (33 inches)...completed one of four passes for seven yards and rushed for 28 yards on three carries in the Blue- Gold scrimmage. 1995: Developed nicely during the 1995 season and even started two games before being sidelined by a knee injury the final two games of the season...completed 30 of 76 passes for 478 yards and three TDs for the year...threw five interceptions...had his best game against Rutgers, completing 18 of 36 passes for 258 yards and 1 TD. 1994: Played in one game for the Panthers (Virginia Tech)...comp|eted four of six passes for 53 yards...scored his first career touchdown on a 12-yard quarterback draw to spoil Virginia Tech's shutout bid. 1993: Was impressive in practices with his powerful arm, but a sore elbow kept him from realizing his full potential...played in only one game (Notre Dame) and attempted three passes with one interception...also ran four times for minus- two yards. High School: Was a Blue Chip All-American and three- year letterman for Coach Clark Eakes at Coral Park High Schoo|...selected team MVP twice...earned second-team All-Dade honors and was named a Deep South All-American...passed for more than 1,200 yards in three straight seasons...threw nine TDs during his senior season...also lettered in baseball and volleyball...p|ayed in the Florida North—South Shrine Bowl and the Florida-Georgia All-Star games. Personal: Gonzalez is majoring in history...has one brother and two sisters...Pete Gonzalez, born 7/ 4/74, is the son of Vilma and the late Jose Gonzalez. Gonzalez’s Career Statistics: G/GS Att. Comp. Pct. Yards Int. TDs Efficiency 1993 1/0 3 0 .000 0 1 0 -66.7 1 994 1/0 6 4 .667 53 0 0 1 40.8 1 995 6/2 76 30 .395 478 5 3 92.2 Totals 8/2 85 34 .400 531 6 3 66.5 Gonzalez’s 1995 Game-By-Game Statistics G# Passing G/GS Att. Comp.Pct.Ints. Yards TDs Rating Lg. 2 E.Michigan 1/0 4 2 .500 0 45 1 227.0 39 3 Ohiostate 1/0 2 1 .500 1 15 0 13.0 15 6 atB.Co|lege1/0 2 1 .500 1 15 0 13.0 15 7 atTemple 1/0 12 4 .333 1 45 1 75.7 15 8 Miami 1/1 20 4 .200 1 100 0 52.0 45 9 Rutgers 1/1 36 18 .500 1 258 1 113.8 51 Totals 6/2 76 30 .395 5 478 3 92.2 51 Big East 4/2 27 70 .386 4 418 2 86.7 51 I 996 Pitt }"oot6al'l' A gifted athlete, Pete Gonzalez will once again create strong competition for the starting quarterback position in 1996. Julian Graham Freshman* LB/6-3/240 Philadelphia, PA Graham, a highly regarded prospect, is coming off an excellent spring and should be a solid contributor for the Panthers in 1996...is a fast, hard-hitting linebacker who could also contribute on several special teams...will begin fall camp as the backup to Rod Humphrey at the inside linebacker position...sat out the 1995 campaign as a redshirt. High School: Selected to the Philadelphia Public League All-Star team...named to the Philadelphia /nquirer’s A||—Area team...recorded 340 career tackles, including 105 during his senior year, also registered 55 career sacks in his four-year varsity career...p|ayed fullback and gained 715 yards (6.5 yards per, carry)...selected to play in the prestigious Big 33 Football Classic...was a four-year letterman for Coach Torn Bazis at John Bartram High School...a|so received four letters in track and one in basketball. Personal: Graham is majoring in business...has two brothers...Julian Lavon Graham, born 4/19/77, is the son of Johnny and Wilhelmina Graham. I998 PITT FIJUTBALI. 1996 Players 54 Andrew Grischow Sophomore* OL/6-3/270 Lake Milton, OH Grischow has made significant progress over the past two seasons and could serve his most important role to this point of his Pitt career in 1996 as center Reggie Thomas‘ backup...began his career at guard and could play there if needed....is an aggressive player with excellent agility and good strength...has one of the top five squat lifts and bench presses on the team....can bench press 430 pounds, which ranks second on the team and can squat 550 pounds, which is fifth best on the team...has not played in any games yet in his career....is an excellent student...has been named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll and the Bell Atlantic Scholar Athlete team. High School: Was a standout at perennial football- power Harding High School in Warren, Ohio...named to the All-Steel Valley Conference team...was All-Ohio Honorable Mention...named first-team All-Trumbull County...p|ayed in the Ohio North-South All- Star game...also played defensive tackle, recording three sacks and recovering a fumble....earned three letters for Coach Phil Annarella at Harding...was a member of the National Honor Society...kicked off and snapped for punts and PATs for his high school team...a|so lettered in track...was Warren Harding’s nominee for Trumbull County Player ofthe Year. Personal: Grischow has one brother...his father played football at Mt. Union (Ohio) College...Andrew Gregory Grishchow, born 10/10/75, is the son of Andrew and Ann Lynn Grischow. Sophomore Demetrius Harris proved to be a valuable addition in 1995, rushing for a team-high 610 yards. Demetrius Harris* Sophomore RB/5- 1 0/1 90 Brunswick, OH Harris surged into the spotlight quicker than expected when injuries decimated the Pitt running back position, most notably Billy West...is a solid running back with exceptional speed to match...has been timed at 4.48 seconds in the 40-yard dash, one of the top three times on the team...with the addition of junior-college transfer Dwayne Schulters and some reinforcements from the freshman class, Harris moved to wide receiver this spring...will begin fall camp as the starting split end...will continue to play some running back...could return kickoffs for the Panthers. 1995: Proved to be a key recruit for the Panthers when injuries severely afflicted the running back corps...was very productive and finished the season with a team-high 610 yards on 137 carries...recorded two 100-yard rushing performances, including his season-high 149-yard effort versus Eastern Michigan...exploded for a 74-yard TD run, Pitt's longest TD run of the season, in the Rutgers game...finished that contest with 135 yards on 17 carries...received the AT&T Long Distance Award for the run...also was named the ABC Chevrolet Player of the game in the Texas contest in which he rushed for 77 yards on 22 carries and caught two passes for 23 yards...also had 14 receptions for 89 yards in 1995. High School: Chosen as the Northeast Ohio Player of the Year...selected All-County and All Conference...earned second—team All-State honors...rushed for more than 1,200 yards and recorded 17 touchdowns during his senior year...also participated in track...was selected Most Valuable Performer in track. Personal: Harris has two brothers and a sister...Demetrius O’Nea| Harris, born 4/30/76, is the son of H. Terry Harris and Jewell McCapline—Hamner. Harris‘ career Statistics: ‘ V . 1» 1 Avg. TDs Pts. Rushing G/GS Att. Yards Long 1995 1 1/4 137 610 4.5 74t 5 30 Receiving G/GS Rec. Yards Avg. Long TDs Pts. 1995 11/4 14 89 6.4 17 0 0 Harris'1995 Game—By-Game Rushing Statistics G# G/GS Att. Yards Loss Net Avg. TDs L9. 1 Wash. State 1/0 5 32 0 32 6.4 0 12 2 E. Michigan 1/0 11 153 4 149 13.5 3 55t 3 at Texas 1/0 22 79 2 77 3.5 1 18 4 OhioState 1/0 17 71 15 56 3.3 0 13 5 VirginiaTech 1/0 10 28 0 28 2.8 0 11 6 atB. College 1/1 7 10 9 1 0.1 0 5 7 atTemp|e 1/0 6 37 1 36 6.0 0 26 8 Miami 1/0 14 40 4 36 2.6 0 11 9 atRutgers 1/1 17 142 7 135 7.9 1 74t 10 Syracuse 1/1 14 30 10 20 1.4 0 7 11 atW.Virginia 1/1 14 53 13 40 2.9 0 13 Totals 1 1/4 1 37 675 65 610 4.5 5 74t Big East 7/4 82 340 44 296 3.6 1 74t 1 996 ,T-‘itt ,Foot6al'f I998 PITT FIJUTBALL 1996 Players Maurice Harris* Senior DL/6-4/255 Leonia, NJ Harris has excellent speed and athletic ability and could help solve some depth and inexperience deficiencies along the defensive line...was hampered by shoulder problems last year and missed all of spring drills following offseason shoulder surgery...should be fully recovered by the start of fall camp. 1995: Served as a solid reserve for the Panthers along the defensive line, despite battling through shoulder problems throughout the season...played in nine games...registered six tackles (four solos) and had a half sack (versus Eastern Michigan)...a|so had one pass defelection and a tackle for a loss. Junior College (1994): Was selected first-team All-Jayhawk Conference for Coach Andy Hill at Hutchinson Junior (Kan.) Co|lege...played in the Valley ofthe Sun Bowl game...registered 76 tackles and recorded four sacks during his final year at Hutchinson...was listed among the Top 150 junior college players in the country by Blue Chip Illustrated. Personal: Harris is majoring in social sciences...Maurice Harris, born 2/11/74, is the son of Bernard Bivins and Rose Harris. Harris’ Career Statistics: Defensive G/GSSacks Fum. Rec. PBU Int. UT AT TFL TOT 1995 9/0 0.5 O 1 0 4 2 1 6 Jake Hoffart Junior WR/6-1/198 Yuba City, CA Hoffart could be a key player for the Panthers and should provide some immediate help to a thin receiving corps...came on strong at the end of spring drills and had an excellent Blue-Gold game, catching a team-high five receptions for 41 yards...transferred in January from Pacific, after it dropped its football program...also spent two seasons at Sacramento College and was the first freshman to start there in more than 10 years. 1995 (Pacific): Played in four games for the Tigers, catching five passes for 40 yards and one TD. High School: Was a two-year All-Conference player at Yuba City High School in both football and basketball...was coached in football by Mic Maxwell...had his best game against Valley H.S., catching six passes for 183 yards...was a California Scholastic Federation Gold Seal winner. Personal: Hoffart is majoring in communications....has two sisters...Arno|d Jacob Hoffart, born 6/24/75, is the son of Arnold and Mandy Hoffart I 996 Pitt Footfiaff Roderick Humphrey** Junior* LB/6- 1/225 Tulsa, OK Humphrey has developed into a solid linebacker for the Panthers during his career at Pitt and could assume a starting role in 1996...is one of Pitt's most experienced returning linebackers...has displayed big-play capabilities in his two active seasons...is projected as the starting inside linebacker heading into fall camp...possesses an exemplary work ethic...has excellent lower body strength...can squat lift 555 pounds, which ranks among the top 10 on the team...also has excellent speed...has been timed at 4.65 in the 40- yard dash. 1995: Had the most productive season of his brief career and established himself as a solid linebacker and capable starter...started in two games (Texas and Boston College) for the injured Jon McCray...finished the season with 31 total tackles (17 solo stops)...had his best game in the Boston College contest in which he was credited with seven total tackles, including four solo stops...had his only sack of the season in the Texas game...also had two tackles for losses...collected his first career interception in the West Virginia game. 1994: Earned his first Pitt letter as a special teams player and reserve outside linebacker...registered 18 total tackles, including 15 solo stops...also had two sacks (one each against Boston College and Miami)...recorded one tackle for a loss...had his best games of the season against Boston College and Miami, registering four tackles in each of those contests. High School: Was a three-year letterman for Coach Ted Alexander at Booker T. Washington High School...named first-team All-Confer- ence his senior year...also garnered All-District and All-State honors...was considered one of the top 25 players in Oklahoma ...selected to play in the Greater Tulsa Bowl, the Shrine Bowl, and the Tulsa All-Star games...also lettered in wrestling and track...returned an interception for a TD his senior year...was a team captain...was a varsity starter at the age of 14. Personal: Humphrey is majoring in economics...has a brother and sister, who are twins...his father, Al, was selected in the 1975 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers...his father was also his position coach in high school...Roderick Al Humphrey, born 11/12/75, is the son of Al and Melodi Humphrey. 1-!Aumphrey’s Career Statistics: G/GS Sacks Fum.Rec. PBU Int. UT AT TFL TOT 1994 11/0 2 0 1 0 15 3 1 18 1995 11/2 1 O 0 1 17 14 2 31 Totals 22/2 3 O 1 1 32 17 3 49 Hoffart’s Career Statistics: Receiving G/GS Rec. Yards Avg. Long TDs Pts. 1995 (Pacific) 4/0 5 40 8.0 18 1 6 I996 PITT FDIJTBALI. 1996 Players John Jenkins** Junior* DB/6-2/185 EastMcKeesport, PA Jenkins is an athletic and versatile defensive back who has developed into a solid free safety for Pitt...is the projected starting free safety heading into the 1996 season...has been a valuable special teams player for Pitt and should contribute on several special teams in 1996...could also see playing time as a kick returner...sat out his freshman season as a redshirt...was moved to wide receiver in the middle of his freshman year season, but moved back to defensive back for the 1995 season...missed all of spring drills prior to the 1994 season after fracturing his hand during a non- football incident in the offseason. 1995: Started all 11 games for the Panthers at free safety and was an integral part of the the special teams units...had the two best games of his career in the season- opener against Washington State and in the season-finale against West Virginia...registered a career-best six solo tackles in the Washington State game, including the game-clinching interception at the final horn...registered two interceptions and returned four punts for 55 yards (had returns of 30, 12, eight, and five yards) in the season-finale against West Virginia...finished as the team's fourth- leading tackler with 54 stops (34 so|o)...had six games with five or more tackles...registered a career-high nine tackles against Ohio State (four solo and five assists) and Boston College (five solo and four assists)...|ed the Panthers in interceptions (4) on the year for a total 51 yards...tied for 47th nationally and third in the Big East Conference in interceptions (0.36 interceptions per game average)...returned nine punts during the season for an 11.2 yard average (would have ranked 20th nationally if he had enough returns to qualify)...was one of seven players on defense to start every game. 1994: Played in all 11 games as a reserve defensive back and special teams player...earned his first Pitt letter...registered 24 total tackles (16 solo stops)...also caused one fumble and registered one pass deflection...returned four punts for 30 yards, a 7.5-yard average...recorded a long return of 13 yards...a|so had one kickoff return for 15 yards. High School: Was considered one of the top athletes in the WPIAL during his senior year...was a three- sport star at East Allegheny High School...selected team MVP in football (1992), basketball (1991 -92, 1992-93), and baseball (1992- 93)...earned three letters in football for Coach Tom Organ...broke former Panther star Gordon Jones’ school record of 14 interceptions by collecting 23 career interceptions...selected to play in the pres- tigious Big 33 All-Star Classic...played wide receiver on offense...earned All-State honors as a defensive back...also was selected first-team All-Conference...was a three-year starter at safety...also named first-team All-Conference in basketball and baseball...was a captain ofthe football and basketball teams...earned four letters in basketball and baseba|l...once won first place in a science fair...was a high school Honor Roll student...served on the Student Council. Personal: Jenkins is majoring in sociology...has one brother...John Eric Jenkins, born 5/11/75, is the son of Joseph M. Jenkins, Jr. 1996 Pitt Footfiaff Jenkins’ Career Statistics: . Defensive G/GS Sacks Fum. Rec. PBU Int. UT AT TFL TOT 1994 11/0 0.0 1 1 0 16 8 0 24 1995 11/11 0.0 O 4 4 34 20 1 54 Totals 22/1 1 0.0 1 5 4 50 28 1 78 Punt Returns Returns Yards Avg. Long TDs 1994 4 30 7.5 13 0 1995 9 101 11.2 30 0 Totals 13 131 10.1 30 0 Kickoff Returns Returns Yards Avg. Long TDs 1994 1 15 15.0 15 0 1995 4 38 9.5 15 0 Totals 4 38 9.5 15 0 After a solid season in 1995, junior John Jenkins will be expected to elevate his performance even higher in 1996 as well as emerge as a team leader. T998 PITT FOOTBALL I995 Planers Raheem Johnson Freshman OL/6-3/280 Hyatts ville, MD Johnson has the size and speed to challenge for playing time on the offensive line this season...sat out all of last year because of a knee injury suffered during fall camp...is projected as a reserve at right guard heading into fall camp...enrolled as a part—time student last year after suffering his knee injury and will have five more years to use his four seasons of eligibility. High School: Named first- team All-State by Associated Press...received All—County first-team honors...selected to the Washington Post’s All-Metropolitan Wash- ington D.C. team...was a Blue Chip All-American...earned four letters for Coach Bill McGregor...played in the Chesapeake Classic Maryland-Virginia game...graded out at 98 percent for blocking and had 67 pancake blocks during his senior year at DeMatha Catholic High School...also participated in track and wrestling. Personal: Johnson has one brother...Raheem Omari Johnson, born 7/19/77, is the son of Keith and Mischelle Johnson. John Jones* Sophomore* TE/6-4/240 Cleveland, OH Jones is a physically impressive player, who has unlimited potential, but has suffered from injuries during his first two years at Pitt...fractured his wrist in the Eastern Michigan contest that forced him to miss the entire season...is a good athlete with excellent size and speed...has the physical build to grow even more...has re- corded a vertical jump of 38.5 inches...projected as the starting tight end heading into fall camp...could also contribute on special teams. 1995: Was developing nicely as a tight end for the Panthers until he fractured his wrist in the Eastern Michigan game...recorded two solo tackles on special teams...was the 1995 recipient of the offensive Ed Conway Award, presented annually to the most improved player on both offense and defense. 1994: Played in nine games and started in three contests to earn his first Pitt |etter...caught four passes for 60 yards, including a 25-yard reception against Syracuse...was one of five first-year freshmen who played during the 1994 season. High School: Had 21 receptions for 402 yards and four TDs as a senior...named to the SuperPrep All-American team...was an All Del-Val selection...played in the Hero Bowl All-Star game...was a two—year letterman for Coach Ken Banks at Glen Mills School, near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania... also lettered in track and basketball 1 996 Pitt ,Foot6cu't' Vital Joseph** Junior WF?/6-3/205 Miami,FL Joseph is a versatile receiver who could serve in a couple different capacities...was used mostly as the third receiver in an H-back position...may be tested at tight end as well...has excellent strength...can bench press 365 pounds, the highest total of any receiver on the team...has good speed for his size...missed most of spring drills because of a back injury...is expected to be 100 percent by fall camp. 1995: Played mostly as the third receiver in Pltt's three- receiver set...p|ayed in five games...collected three catches for 45 yards...had two of his receptions against Rutgers, including a 23- yard catch...earned his second Pitt letter. 1994: Was one of only four first-year freshman wide receivers who was not redshirted...played in seven games for the Panthers to earn his first letter...had five receptions for 58 yards...averaged 11.6 yards a catch...had a season-long 23-yard catch in the Ohio State game. High School: Caught 23 passes for 483 yards and four TDs as a senior...named first-team All-Dade County as a senior...was a Blue Chip All-American...was a team captain his senior year...made the Honor Roll four consecutive years...was a four—time letterwinner for Coach Ernest Perkins at Edison High School...played tight end, wide receiver and kicker...also lettered in track. Personal: Joseph has one brother and four sisters...Vital Joseph, born 5/30/76, is the son of Regulis Joseph and Fernande St. Victor. Joseph's Career Statistics: G/GS Rec. Yards Avg. Long TDs Pts. 1 994 7/0 5 58 1 1 .6 23 0 0 1 995 5/0 3 45 1 5.0 23 0 0 Totals 5 12/0 8 103 12.9 23 0 0 ...named Most Improved Player for basketball...won Glen Mills’ Athletic Scholarship award. Personal: Jones has one brother and one sister...John La’Vel|e Jones, born 4/4/75, is the son of John Barrow and Laureen Jones. Jones’ Career Statistics: G/GS Rec. Yards Avg. Long TDs Pts. 1994 10/0 4 60 15.0 25 0 0 1 995 2/0 0 0 0.0 -- 0 0 Totals 12/0 4 60 15.0 25 0 0 I998 PITT FOOTBALL 1996 Players Sophomore Ken Kashubara gained valuable playing experience in 1995 and will give Pitt some depth at linebacker as well as contribute on the special teams. Steve Kalmanides* Junior* PK/6-0/185 Norwalk, CT Kalmanides, Pitt's starting placekicker during his freshman cam- paign in 1993, will challenge for the starting placekicking duties with returning starter Chris Ferencik...did not play in any games during the 1995 season...sat out the 1994 season as a redshirt...may also battle for the starting kickoff duties...is a Bell Atlantic Scholar Athlete recipient. 1993: Quickly won the starting placekicking duties early in fall camp and did not relinquish them all season...converted all 20 of his PAT attempts...made 4 of 8 field—goal attempts...had two field goals of 35 yards or longer...kicked four PATs in both the Ohio State and Temple contests...booted a season-long 36-yard field goal against Virginia Tech...was Pitt's third-leading scorer with a total of 32 points. High School: Was a two-year letterman for Jay Minton at Boca Raton (Fla.) Community High School...booted 86 percent of his kickoffs into the end zone...named first-team All-Conference and second—team All-County as a senior...also was a second—team All- Area selection...had a career-long 42-yard field goal...made 36 consecutive extra-points...also lettered in track. Personal: Kalmanides is majoring in architectural studies...has two sisters...Steve Kalmanides, born 10/2/75, is the son of Daniel and Eugenia Kalmanides. Kalmanides‘ Career Statistics: G PAT Att. PATs FG Att. FGs Pts Long 1993 1 1 20 20 8 4 32 36 Field Goal Efficiency 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ FGs Att. Percent Long 1993 0-0 1-1 3-5 0-2 0 4 8 50.0 36 1996 Pitt Footficrff Ken Kashubara* Sophomore LB/6-4/230 New Castle, PA Kashubara developed into a solid linebacker and special teams player during his freshman season...is a tough, physical player who is the starting weakside linebacker heading into fall camp...missed the Blue-Gold game this spring because of a knee injury but is expected to be fully recovered by fall camp...wi|| also compete for the long snapping duties. 1995: Contributed as a reserve line- backer and a special teams player for the Panthers...p|ayed in eight games to earn his first Pitt letter...finished the season with 10 total tackles (seven solo)...also forced a fumble in the Eastern Michigan contest...had four solo tackles versus nationally ranked Ohio State...was credited with a tackle for a loss and three quarterback pressures in the Syracuse game. High School: Was a two-time first-team All-Mercer County Conference defensive lineman...played in the West-Penn Coaches North-South All-Star game...was a four- year letterman for Coach Jim Wildman at Sharon...also played tight end and was the team’s long snapperfor punts and extra-points...also won two letters in basketball. Personal: Kashubara has two brothers and one sister...Ken Andrew Kashubara, born 12/1/76, is the son of Amy Underwood. ‘ Kashubara’s Career» Statistics: G/GS Sacks Fum.Ftec. PBU Int. UT AT TFL TOT 1995 8 O O 0 0 7 3 1 10 Pitt's starting placekicker in 1993, junior Steve Kalmanides could surface as Pitt's kickoff specialist in 1996. I998 PIIT FOOTBALL 1995 Players Eric Kasperowicz** Junior DB/6-0/205 Pittsburgh, PA After some experimenting at quarterback, Kasperowicz returned to the defensive secondary full-time in 1995 and has been a solid contributor there the past two years...has excellent athletic ability and a knack for the football...shou|d see a lot of action on the special teams...has been timed at 4.6 seconds in the 40-yard dash, which ranks among the fastest on the team...also has one of the highest squat lift totals on the team (540 pounds)...is projected as the backup free safety heading into fall camp...could also see action as a punt returner...is a Bell Atlantic Scholar-Athlete honoree...missed the Blue-Gold game this past spring because of knee injury that he suffered in the final few days of spring drills. 1995: Had a solid year for the Panthers as a reserve defensive back and regular special teams player...earned his second Pitt letter...played in 11 games...collected his first career interception at Pitt versus Eastern Michigan and returned it 27 yards...had a season-high four tackles in the Virginia Tech contest and recovered a fumble against Miami. 1994: Switched tothe defensive secondaryearlyinfallcamp...played in 10 games, accumulating most of his playing time on special teams...also played some as a nickel back...earned his first Pitt letter...forced a fumble and recovered a fumble (versus West Virginia). High School: Was one of the most highly regarded prospects in the state of Pennsylvania...was a four-year starter for Coach Jack McCurry at North Hills High School...totaled 6,865 passing and rushing yards and scored 83 TDs in his career...led his team to a 15-0 season and the PIAA Quad A state championship as a senior...passed for 2,781 yards and 21 TDs in 1993...selected as a Parade All-American in his senior year...a|so played safety and was named North Hills’ Most Valuable Defensive Back...was named the Associated Press Pennsylvania High School Player of the Year. . .was selected as aBIue Chip I//ustratedAll-American. . .selected to play in the prestigious Big 33 Football Classic...named USA Today Pennsylvania Football Player of the Year...was also the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Quad-A Player of the Year...selected as the Pennsylvania Coaches Association Big 33 Player of the Year...named North Hills team MVP for his junior and senior seasons...also won three letters for track...was a Honor Roll student...was a 1994 YMCA Scholar Athlete...was a Dapper Dan Quad-A Football Player of the Year...listed as one of Street and Smith's “Seniors to Watch”...listed in the Who’s Who in American High School Sports as a junior and senior. Personal: Kasperowicz is majoring in pre-medical careers...has one brother and one sister...his brother Mark Kasperowicz plays football at Carnegie- Mellon...Eric John Kasperowicz, born 6/30/76, is the son of Mark and Cynthia Kasperowicz. Kasperowicz’s Career Statistics: G/GS Sacks Fum. Rec. PBU Int. UT AT TFL TOT 1994 10/0 0 1 0 0 3 O 0 3 1995 11/0 0 1 1 1 10 2 0 12 Totals 21/0 0 2 1 1 13 2 0 15 I 996 ,T~‘itt ,Foot6aif A converted quarterback, junior Eric Kasperowicz has settled into his defensive back position and will be one of Pitt's seasoned safeties heading into the 1996 season. Chris Kauffman Junior 0L/6-3/280 Reading, PA Since joining the team in the fall of 1994, Kauffman has perse- vered through a series of injuries and has impressed the coaching staff with his toughness and work ethic...is an excellent role model...has excellent credentials in the classroom...is a Bell Atlantic Scholar Athlete honoree...is also an Athletic Director's Honor Roll and Dean's List student...missed all of spring drills this past year because of pneumonia. High School: Was a two-year letterman for Coach Mick Vecchio at Governor Mifflin High School...also earned two letters in bowling...was an honor roll student. Personal: Kauffman is majoring in exercise science...has one brother...Christopher John Kauffman, born 12/18/74, is the son of Jeffrey and Kathy Kauffman. T998 PITT FOOTBALL I996 Players Ken Konek Junior LB/5-9/205 Charleroi, PA Konek is a tough, hard-nosed player who may have found a position where he could contribute in 1996——at linebacker...moved to linebacker this spring from fullback and climbed to the top of the depth chart at the strongside linebacker position...is projected as the backup at that position heading into fall camp, behind Phil Clarke who missed spring drills because of knee surgery...is in his second year as a walk-on member of the Pitt football team...joined the team prior to fall camp in 1994, but did not play in any games...has been timed at 4.7 seconds in the 40-yard dash...was one of the leading tacklers for the Panthers in the Blue-Gold game this past spring, registering five total tackles...has yet to play in a Pitt game...is a Bell Atlantic Scholar-Athlete honoree. High School: Was a four-year letterman for Coach Bob Hodgson at Charleroi High School...rushed for 1,392 yards and 21 TDs during his senior season..was selected to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fabulous 22 team his senior year... also earned Century All-Conference honors all four years and was a Tribune Review All-Conference selection two seasons...was named to the Washington Observer's All-Conference team three years. Personal: Konek is majoring in administration ofjustice...has one brother...Kenneth Scott Konek, born 1/24/76, is the son of Frank and Charlene Konek. Redshirt sophomore Matt Lytle begins fall camp as the starting quarterback after edging Pete Gonzalez during spring drills. 1996 Pitt J-'oot6<1(l' Matt Lytle* Sophomore* OB/6-4/225 Wyomissing Hills, PA An extremely talented athlete, Lytle has surfaced as the starting quarterback entering fall camp after winning a heated battle with Pete Gonzalez this past spring...had a solid spring but will be challenged by one of Pitt's deepest group of quarterbacks in recent years...has a ballistic arm...is very elusive in the pocket and has good running ability...holds the Pitt record for quarterbacks in squat lift (425 pounds) and power clean lift (275 pounds). 1995: Battled Gonzalez strongly throughout the season for the number-two quarterback position...started the final two games for Gonzalez, who eventually supplanted starter John Ryan, after Gonzalez suffered a season-ending knee injury...played in a total of three games...performed admirably in his two starting appearances... completed 20 of 38 passes for 200 yards and one TD versus Syracuse...also was 17 of 29 for 99 yards in the season-finale against West Virginia...finished the season by completing 37 of 71 passes for 299 yards, one TD and four interceptions. High School: Named second-team All-State (small school) after passing for 1 ,187 yards as a senior...made the USA Today honorable mention All- American team...se|ected second-team All-America by Blue Chip Illustrated National College Recruiting Association...his high school team won two PIAA District lll Football Championships and com- piled a 30-5-1 record with Lytle as a starting quarterback...was the winning pitcher in the 1993 Pennsylvania East-West Legion All-Star Game...ranked 37th in Baseball America’s top 100 high school baseball prospects during his senior year. Personal: Lytle is majoring in pre-law...has one brother and one sister...Matt Robert Lytle, born 9/4/75, is the son of Marshall and Cheryl Lytle. G/GS Att. Comp. 1 995 3/2 71 37 Yards lnt. TDs 299 4 1 Pct. .521 Efficiency 80.9 I998 PITT FOOTBALL 1996 Players 76 Jon Marzoch** Junior* 0L/6-3/280 McKeesport, PA Marzoch has blossomed into a solid offensive lineman and begins his second year as a starter in 1996...earned his first Pitt letter in 1993 as a defensive |ineman...is projected as the starting left guard heading into fall camp, but is versatile enough that he could playcenterifneeded...hasexcellentmobilityandtoughness..sat out the 1994 season as a redshirt. 1995: Returned from his redshirt year in 1994 and developed into a durable frontline offensive lineman forthe Panthers...started all 11 games at left guard and was one of Pitt's most consistent offensive linemen. 1993: Earned his first letter at Pitt as a defensive lineman after moving from offense early in the season...finished the season with 14 total tackles, including nine solo stops...also recorded two sacks and forced a fumble...had his best game of the season against Miami, registering five solo tackles and one sack...also had a sack in the Rutgers game. High School: Was considered one of the top line prospects in the WPIAL in 1992...was an Associated Press All-State selection for Coach George Smith at McKeesport...also named to the WPIAL Quad East first-team All-Star squad...selected team MVP...helped pave the way for an offense that averaged 213 yards per game on the ground...selected to play in the prestigious Big 33 All-Star game...named to the USA Today honorable mention All—America list...was a two-year starter and a three-year letterman. Personal: Marzoch is majoring in social sciences...has two sisters...Jon Michael Marzoch, born 2/28/75, is the son of Diana Marzoch. Trey McCray Ill Freshman* DL/6-2/240 Fort Lauderdale, FL McCray progressed nicely during spring drills and has positioned himself where he may contribute as a reserve defensive lineman in 1996...is a relative newcomer to the sport of football...did not begin playing football until his senior year in high school...is a good athlete with a lot of potential...sat out the 1995 season as a redshirt. High School: Was an honorable mention Broward County All-Star... earned one letterfor Coach Mike Counsel at Piper High School...also participated in basketball and was named the team’s Most Valuable Player. Personal: McCray has one sister...is an FCC-licensed disc jockey...Embry McCray Ill, born 3/24/77, is the son of Embry Jr. and Shirley McCray. I 996 .7-‘itt ,T-'oott'x1f( Curtis McGhee** Junior* DB/5-10/180 Bridgeport, OH McGhee will be a welcome addition to the defensive secondary after missing the entire 1995 season because of reconstructive knee surgery...returned this spring and seized the starting strong safety position from Chuck Brown, who eventually was moved to cornerback...is very versatile and can play either safety or cornerback...has a knack for making big plays, especially in blitzing situations...missed the Blue-Gold game after injuring his ankle in the final few days of spring drills...should be 100 percent for fall camp...has been an excellent special teams player for the Panthers and should contribute there in 1996...was awarded a scholarship by Head Coach John Majors in the spring of 1994. 1995: Missed the entire season following reconstructive knee surgery. 1994: Played in nine games for the Panthers and started in three contests, playing both cornerback and safety...missed the Louisville and Syracuse contests because of a sprained knee...finished the season with 34 total tackles, including 25 solo stops and six tackles for losses...also had five quarterback pressures...registered the first sack of his Pitt career in the season-opener versus Texas...recorded a season- high seven tackles against Temple, including a tackle for a loss. 1993: Earned his first letter after joining the team just prior to the beginning of fall camp...played mostly on special teams, registering four tackles. High School: Was a four—year letterman for Coach Jim Thomas at Wheeling (W.Va.) Central Catholic...earned All-Star honors in football...also was a three-year letterwinner in both basketball and baseball. Personal: McGhee is majoring in administration ofjustice...has two brothers...Curtis Casvell McGhee, born 6/11/75, is the son of Curtis Sr. and Shelia McGhee. l\llcGliiee’s Career Statistics: , 1 G/GS Sacks Fum.Rec. PBU Int. UT AT TFL TOT 1993 8/2 0.0 O 0 O 2 2 0 4 1994 9/3 1.0 O O O 25 9 6 34 1995 0/0 0.0 0 0 O 0 0 0 0 Totals 17/5 1 .0 0 0 O 27 1 1 6 38 I993 PITT FOOTBALL I996 Players Kirk McMullen Freshman* TE/6-4/255 Imperial, PA McMullen is a promising prospect who could help fill a large void at the tight end position forthe Panthers in 1996...sat out last season as a redshirt that allowed him to develop physically and learn the offense...has excellent athletic ability and is one of the strongest players on the team...can bench press 385 pounds and squat lift 545 pounds, both among the top 10 lifts on the team...has good hands for his size and has the ability to be more than just a blocking tight end...had an excellent spring and was named the offensive recipient of the Ed Conway Memorial Award, presented annually to the most improved offensive and defensive players of spring drills...caught one pass for 20 yards in the Blue-Gold scrimmage this past spring...will also compete for the team's starting long snapper duties. High School: Was three-year letterman for Coach Terry George at West Allegheny High School...earned All-Section honors in football and basketball his senior year...was a three-year letterwinner in basketball. Personal: McMullen is majoring in special education...has one brother and one sister...Kirk Lawrence McMullen, born 7/19/77, is the son of Tom and Roberta McMullen. 1 996 .7-‘itt Footfiaff 47 Jared Mil|er*** Senior* DL/6-3/250 Kittanning, PA Miller will return for his senior year as one of Pitt's most experi- enced defensive linemen...is projected as the starting left end, switching from right end where he played most of last season...has been a solid and durable contributor for the Panthers throughout his career...had an excellent Blue-Gold game this past spring, register- ing six total tackles (four solos), including two sacks and two tackles for losses...is an excellent athlete with good quickness for his size...should also contribute on several special teams...was an offensive guard for his first active season at Pitt in 1993...sat out as a redshirt during his freshman campaign...is a Bell Atlantic Scholar Athlete honoree. 1995: Started the first eight games of the season at right defensive end before giving way to Mike Mohring...finished the season with 16 total tackles (nine so|os)...a|so was credited for a caused fumble, a fumble recovery, two sacks and a tackle for a loss...recorded his two sacks against Washington State and Texas...had four assists in the West Virginia game, his highest tackling total of the season...recovered his fumble versus Syracuse. 1994: Played in 10 games for the Panthers as a reserve defensive end...finished the season with eight total tackles, including seven solo stops...registered one sack (versus Temple) and two tackles for losses...also was credited with two quarterback pressures. 1993: Earned his first letter as a part-time starter at right guard ...started the final seven games of the season in place of Lamont Liggett, who suffered a severely sprained ankle in the Louisville game. High School: Was an Allegheny-Kiski All-Star in both his junior and senior years at Armstrong Central High School...led his team in tackles both seasons...earned first-team All-Conference honors at tight end two straight years...was voted the best defensive player by his teammates in his senior year...was a three-year letterman for Coach Harry Beckwith. Personal: Miller is majoring in health and physical education...has one sister...Jared John Miller, born 7/23/74, is the son of Polly Miller and the late John Miller. ljjmiisrfmiréér statists;=s% G/GS Sacks Fum. Rec. PBU Int. UT AT TFL TOT 1993 11/7 0.0 0 0 O 0 0 0 0 1994 9/0 1.0 0 0 0 7 1 2 8 1995 11/8 2.0 1 0 0 9 7 1 16 Totals 31/15 3.0 1 0 0 16 8 3 24 Senior Jared Miller is G three-year letterman and will be one of Pitt's most experienced defensive linemen in 1996. Memo To The Media This book has been prepared for mem- bers of the working media who will cover the Pitt football team during the 1996 season, as well as Pitt fans, friends and alumni. Addi- tions to the contents of this book; changes in personnel, plans and policy; and supple- mental information will be provided prior to and during the football season by the sports information department. If you desire addi- tional information, please contact: Sports Information Department, University of Pittsburgh, P.O. Box 7436, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Phone: (412) 648-8240. The office is located on the third floor of Pitt Stadium, via the Gate 2 entrance. Media Beverage Pnlicu Pratice Coverage: Media representa- tives are welcome to cover Pitt football practice, but they should notify Ron Wahl of the Pitt Sports Information Office in advance for proper clearance. For interviews, please allow at least 24 hours for requests. 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Franklin Street V Michigan City, W 46360 6 (219) 879-0311 Important Phone Numbers Sports information Office: (412) 648-8240 Ticket Office: (412) 648-8300 Football Press Box: (412) 648-9172 Football Office: (412) 648-8700 Ron Wahl (H): (412) 864-6627 Sam Sciullo (H): (412) 561-0743 I998 PITT FOIJTBALL I993 PIHLIEIS Mike Mohring*** Senior* DL/6-5/280 West Chester, PA Mohring will return for his final season at Pitt and will be expected to be one of the leaders of a very young and inexperienced defensive front...posseses excellent size and athletic ability...has played both inside and outside during his career, but will be stationed at the left tackle position heading into fall camp...can squat lift 620 pounds, which ranks second on the team, and bench presses 415 pounds, which is the fourth-best lift on the squad...also has excellent speed for his size...has been timed at 4.89 in the 40-yard dash...sat out his freshman season as a redshirt. 1995: Started the final three games of the season at right defensive end...also started one game at left tackle for the injured Mike Ha|apin...finished the season with 26 total tackles, including 20 solo stops...was also credited with one tackle for a loss, six quarterback pressures, and one pass deflection. 1994: Played in all 11 games for the Panthers and started in six contests...registered 25 total tackles for the season, including 14 solo stops...also was credited with 11/2 sacks and 11 quarterback pressures...had a seven-tackle performance versus Ohio State, which included one sack...was credited for a half sack in the West Virginia contest...recovered a tumble in the Temple game and also forced two fumbles during the season...was selected as the defen- sive recipient of the 1994 Ed Conway Award, presented annually to the most improved offensive and defensive player during spring drills. 1993: Earned his first Pitt letter for the Panthers at defensive end...started in two games (Ohio State and Temple)... finished the season with 24 total tackles, including 12 solo stops...also had three tackles for losses...recovered a fumble in the Rutgers game...registered a season-high four tackles against West Virginia. High School: Was a first-team Chesmont All-Conference defen- sive lineman his senior year...was also named to The (West Chester) Daily Local News’ offensive and defensive first-team All- Star squads...earned three letters as a two-way performer for Coach Joe Carroll at West Chester East High School...received East High School’s “Viking” Award for his outstanding performance in football...chosen for the All-Chesmont Best Offensive and Defen- sive Tackle awards...played in the prestigious Big 33 All-Star Game...was team captain and MVP his senior year...also earned a letter in track. Personal: Mohring is majoring in social sciences...has four brothers and five sisters...his brother George was a reserve linebacker for Pitt during the 1993 and 1994 seasons...his cousin, John Mohring, played professional football for the Cleveland Browns...Michael Joseph Mohring, born 3/22/74, is the son of Raymond and Elizabeth Mohring. I 996 ,'Pitt J-'oot6al'f Senior Mike Mohring, one of P|tt's most experienced defensive linemen, will be one of the keys to the defensive line in 1996. Mom-ing’s Career Statistics: G/GS Sacks Fum. Rec. PBU Int. UT AT TFL TOT 1993 11/2 0.0 1 0 0 12 12 3 24 1994 11/6 1.5 1 O 0 14 11 3 25 1995 11/4 0.0 0 1 O 20 6 1 26 Total 33/12 1.5 2 2 0 46 29 7 75 I998 PITT FOOTBALL 49 Frank Moore** Junior DL/6-3/275 Cape May Court House, NJ Moore's return from reconstructive knee surgery this past spring will be a key for the Panthers defensive front in 1996...is projected as the starting right tackle heading into fall camp...has excellent overall athletic ability...is extremely quick for his size and has the strength to battle inside...has improved his strength and explosive- ness significantly since arriving at Pitt...can bench press 400 pounds and squat lift 585 pounds, both among the top 10 efforts on the team...has an excellent vertical jump of 321/2 inches, which is a team record for defensive tackles...missed all of spring drills after suffer- ing a knee injury the day before the start of practice...is a Bell Atlantic Scholar Athlete honoree. 1995: Played in all 11 games for the Panthers to earn his second Pitt letter...finished the season with 11 tackles, including eight solo stops...had the first sack of his career versus Eastern Michigan...was credited with a pass deflection in the Texas contest. 1994: Played in nine games for Pitt as a reserve defensive lineman...registered three solo tackles. High School: Was selected as a first-team All-Conference offensive tackle and first-team South Jersey at defensive tackle...was a three-year letterman for Coach Frank Riggitano at Middle Township High School...a|so earned third-team All—State honors at defensive tack|e...received three letters in track and was the state champion in the discus...selected Cape May Gazette Reader’s track Athlete of the Year in his junior year. Personal: Moore has five brothers and two sisters...his brother Jason is a Pitt teammate...Frank Lewis Moore, born 3/15/76, is the son of Frank and Karen Moore. Mooreitsj 1 , ;¥ 1 5‘ ; I . G Sacks Fum. Rec. PBU Int. UT AT TFL TOT 1994 9/0 0.0 0 0 0 3 O 0 3 1995 11/0 1.0 0 1 0 8 3 0 11 Totals 20/0 1 .0 0 1 0 1 1 3 0 14 Expected to be a key player along the defensive front in 1996, Frank Moore will have to overcome knee surgery he had during the spring as a result of an injury he suffered the day before spring drills opened. 1996 Pitt J’oot6aff 49 Jason Moore Freshman* LB/6-2/190 Cape May Court House, NJ Moore, the brother of Pitt defensive lineman Frank Moore, is a talented prospect who has been hampered by injuries during his first year at Pitt...missed the entire 1995 season with a shoulder injury and then missed spring drills with a knee prob|em...is projected as a weakside linebacker heading into fall camp...ls an excellent athlete who could be a key addition for the Panthers...could also contribute on special teams. High School: Was an Associated Press first-team A||—State selection for Coach Frank Riggitano at Middle Township High School...selected first-team All-Conference... earned first-team All-South Jersey honors...recorded 150 tackles and two interceptions as a senior...also played basketball and ran track. Personal: Moore has five brothers and two sisters...Jason Evans Moore, born 12/25/76, is the son of Franklin Moore and Karen Williams. T998 PITT FOOTBALL 1998 Players Leon Murray Freshman* QB/6-3/195 Shreveport, LA Murray is a richly talented athlete who will challenge for the starting quarterback position...moved to wide receiver during spring drills to help solidify a very thin unit and developed well enough that he will compete for playing time there as well...completed two passes on five attempts for 29 yards and two interceptions in the Blue-Gold game...was a standout basketball player and may play basketball at some point in his Pitt career. High School: Was an honorable mention All-State selection...named All-City two times and All-District three times...won three letters for Coach Alan Carter at C.E. Byrd High School, where he broke the school's career passing yardage record...named Street & Smith honorable mention All-American...was named All-State and Most Valuable Player in the district...selected to play in the state basketball all-star game...his father, Leon, played football at the University of Kentucky. Per- sonal: Murray has one brother and three sisters...Everett Leon Murray Jr., born 1/10/77, is the son of Leon and Regina Murray. Nnamdi Nkwuo Senior LB/5-10/200 Freehold, NJ Nkwuo has been a valuable role player for the Panthers the past three years...showed his most significant progress this past spring and moved into a position where he could contribute as a reserve linebacker and special teams player in 1996...has excellent speed...has been timed at 4.65 seconds in the 40-yard dash, one of the top 10 times among returning p|ayers...also is an excellent student...is a Bell Atlantic Scholar Athlete honoree. Personal: Nkwuo is majoring in biology...has three brothers and one sister...Nnamdi Edward Nkwuo, born 8/20/74, is the son of Ereka and Ngozi Nkwuo. 1996 Pitt Footfiaff 17 Tony Orlandini** Junior 0L/6-5/300 West Wyoming, PA Orlandini will once again assume a starting offensive tackle position for the Panthers in 1996...will move from right tackle to the left side. . .missed all of spring drills while recuperating from offseason knee surgery...is expected to be 100 percent for the start of fall camp...has developed into a top offensive lineman...will also be expected to provide leadership for a relatively inexperienced offen- sive unit...has excellent quickness and speed for his size...is also one of Pitt's strongest players...can bench press 470 pounds, which is the best on the team, and can squat lift 605 pounds, which ranks second on the team...also has the best power clean lift (315 pounds) and vertical jump (32 inches) of any of Pitt's offensive tackles...sat out the 1993 season while recuperating from a serious knee injury that required a ligament transplant...enro|led at Pitt in January of 1994 and was eligible to participate in spring drills that year...is an excellent student...is a two-time selection to the Big East All- Academic football team and is a Bell Atlantic Scholar Athlete honoree. 1995: Had an excellent season forthe Panthers in his first year as a full-time starter, despite missing two games (Virginia Tech and Boston College) because of a knee injury...started in nine of Pitt's 11 games...registered 39 intimidation ("pancake") blocks and compiled a 77 blocking percentage...was selected to the District ll GTE/CoSlDA Academic All—America team. 1994: Played in 10 of 11 games and started in three contests to earn his first Pitt letter. . .played most of the season as a backup right tackle...was named to the 1994 Big East Football All-Academic team. High School: Anchored the line for an offense that averaged 300 yards rushing per game during his senior year...was a first-team All—Conference and All-Scholastic se|ection...played on District 2—AA state championship team...won three varsity letters in football, and also earned letters in wrestling and track...was a recipient of the PIAA District ll Scholar-Athlete Award...his brother Roger is an offensive tackle at Eastern Ken- tucky and was selected as a EKU co-captain. Personal: Orlandini is majoring in natural sciences...has a brother and a sister...Anthony John Orlandini, born 8/13/75, is the son of Roger and Connie Orlandini. I998 PITT FUIJTBALL 1996 Players Junior Tony Orlcrndini will once again man one of the offensive tackle positions for the Panthers in 1996. Kenny Pegram* Sophomore* DL/6-2/275 Washington, DC Pegram has spent two years as an understudy at defensive tackle and will now be expected to be a regular contributor along the defensive front in 1996...had a solid spring and is projected as the backup lefttackle, behind Mike Mohring, heading into fall camp...has excellent mobility for his size and strength...can bench press 410 pounds, one of the top 10 lifts on the team. 1995: Played in 10 of Pitt's 11 games to earn his first Pitt |etter...registered four total tackles, including three solo stops...also recovered a fumble (versus Syracuse) and had one tackle for a loss. High School: Was a three- year letterman for Coach Maus Collins at Gonzaga High School... selected WCAC first-team All-Conference and to the Washington Post's All-Met team...also earned honorable mention All-Met hon- ors for two years in track...ranked as one of the Top 20 defensive linemen in SuperPrep magazine... selected to Street and Smith's preseason All-American squad...also was a four-year letterman in track and field. Personal: Pegram is majoring in business...has one brother...Kenny Nelson Pegram, born 3/27/76, is the son of Annie Pegram. Pegram's Career Statistics: G/GS Sacks Fum.Rec. PBU Int. UT AT TFL TOT 1995 10/0 0.0 1 0 O 3 1 1.0 4 I 996 ,'Pitt Footfiafi 51 Tim Robbins** Senior* 0L/6-5/280 North Canton, OH Robbins returns for his final season and could make his greatest contribution in 1996 as a reserve offensive guard...is projected as the backup right guard entering fall camp, behind starter Jeff Craig...was moved to offensive tackle at the beginning of 1995 spring dri|ls...was moved from tackle to guard this past spring...has 23 total tackles in his Pitt career, including 15 solo stops...also has been credited with two fumble recoveries and two tackles for losses. 1995: Earned his second Pitt letter as a backup right tackle...started two games (Virginia Tech and Boston College) for the injured Tony Orlandini. 1994: Played in seven games, primarily as a backup defensive tackle...did not play in Pitt's final four games...recovered a tumble in the Ohio State game. 1993: Earned his first letter as a spot starter for the Panthers...started in two games. High School: Was selected as an Associated Press Division I All-Ohio choice as adefensive tackle at Hoover High School in North Canton, Ohio...also named by the Associated Press as an All-Northeast Inland District All-Star...earned A||—Federal League and All-Stark County honors as a senior...earned one letter in football for Coach Ed Glass...was a standout lineman his senior year recording 36 solo tackles, six tackles for losses, and five sacks during...was also selected to play in the East-West All-Star Classic...was a Honor Roll student. Personal: Robbins is majoring in health and physical education...has one brother and two sisters...Timothy Eric Robbins, born 1/2/74, is the son of Charles and Roberta Robbins. Robbins’ Career Statistics: Defensive G/GS Sacks Fum. Rec. PBU Int. UT AT TFL TOT 1993 11/2 0.0 1 0 0 13 7 2 20 1994 7/0 0.0 1 O O 2 1 1 3 1995 11/2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 294 0.0 2 0 0 15 8 3 23 I998 PITT FOOTBALL T995 PIHLIEIS Chris Schneider* Sophomore* FB/6- 1/240 Trafford, PA Schneider returns for the 1996 season as a proven fullback and the incumbent starter...finished the 1995 season strongly and produced most of his rushing yards in the final two games...continued to make excellent progress this past spring and appears to be headed for a fine career...possesses excellent athletic ability for his size...is a bruising runner with excellent quickness and agility...also has excellent hands and can be a receiving threat out of the backfield...has improved his blocking technique...compiled 24 yards on five carries in the Blue—Go|d game this past spring...sat out the 1994 season as a redshirt. 1995: Developed into a solid fullback for the Panthers in his first year as a starter...started in all 11 games for Pitt...really came on toward the end of the season, rushing for 98 yards in Pitt's final two games, including his season-high 86-yard performance in the season-finale against rival West Virginia...a|so caught a career-high nine passes in that game for 27 yards...finished the season with 155 yards on 53 carries, a 2.9-yard average...had 15 receptions for 68 yards...was thrown for losses just twice all season that totaled just minus-two yards...scored his first career touchdown on a 10-yard pass versus Eastern Michigan...had five TDs during the season and tied for third on the team in scoring with 30 points. High School: Averaged 10 yards per carry and scored 23 TDs in his senior year at Penn-Trafford, where he amassed 3,940 career yards and 74 career TDs...was selected first-team All-State by the Associated Press...named an honorable mention All-Amer- ican by USA Today...selected to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fab- ulous 22 team...was a three—year A||—Conference selection...named to Blue Chip I//ustrated’s preseason All-America team...was a four- year letterman for Coach John Yaccino...selected to WPXI-TV's Fabulous 25 team...was a team captain and voted the team MVP...selected to the Tribune-Reviews first-team All-Star squad at running back...was selected Player of the Year by the Murrysvi//e Star...named to Tom Lemming’s Top 50 Eastern players |ist...lettered four years in basketball and three years in baseball...was a two-year basketball co-captain. Personal: Schneider has two sisters...was a high school teammate of Pitt freshman quarterback Tony Zimmerman....Christopher Martin Schneider, born 8/26/75, is the son of Martin and Donna Schneider. Schneider’s Career Statistics: Rushing G/GS Att. Yards Avg. Long TDs Pts. 1995 11/11 53 155 2.9 14 4 24 Receiving G/GS Rec. Yards Avg. Long TDs Pts. 1995 11/11 15 68 4.5 10t 1 6 Redshirt sophomore Chris Schneider will begin the 1996 season as Pitt's starting fullback after a solid year last season in which he started all I 1 games. Schneider's 1995 Game-By-Game Statistics # Rushing GP/GS CAR GAIN LOSS NET IGM /CA TD LF 1 WASH. ST. 1/1 2 1 0 1 1.0 .5 O 1 2 E. MICHIGAN 1/1 4 14 0 14 14.0 3.5 0 4 3 at Texas 1/1 2 5 0 5 50 2.5 1 4 4 OHIO STATE 1/1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 -- 5 VA.TECH 1/1 2 3 0 3 3.0 15 1 2 6 at 8. College 111 1 0 1 -1 -1.0 - 0 -1 7 at Tempie 1/1 8 15 1 14 14.0 18 2 4 8 MlAMl 1/1 7 21 0 21 21.0 30 0 7 9 at Rutgers 1/1 0 0 0 0 0.0. 0 -- 10 SYRACUSE 1/1 5 12 0 12 12.0 24 0 5 11 atw. Virginia ‘ 1/1 22 86 0 86 86.0 39 0 14 Totals 11/11 53 157 2 155 14.1 29 4 14 Big East 7/7 45 137 2 135 19.3 30 3 14 Schneider's 1995 Receiving Statistics # Receiving GP/GS RECPT YARDS AVG LG TD 1 WASH. ST. 1/1 1 1 1.0 1 0 2 E. MICHIGAN 1/1 1 10 10.0 10: 1 3 at Texas 1/1 0 0 0.0 - 0 4 OHIO STATE 1/1 0 0 0.0 - 0 5 VA.TECH 1/1 0 0 0.0 0 6 atB.Col1ege 1/1 0 0 0.0 —- O 7 atTemp1e 1/1 1 8 8.0 8 0 8 MIAMI 1/1 0 0 0.0 -- 0 9 at Rutgers 1/1 1 4 4.0 4 0 10 SYRACUSE 1/1 2 18 9.0 9 0 11 atw. Virginia 1/1 9 27 3.0 10 0 Totals 11/11 15 68 4.5 10 1 Big East 7/7 13 57 4.4 10 0 I 996 J-‘itt ,Foot6al'1‘ T998 PITT FOOTBALL 1996 Players 24 Dwayne Schulters Junior RB/5-7/180 Brooklyn, NY Schulters was a pleasant surprise for the Panthers this past spring and emerged as a frontline running back...will be an excellent complement to starting tailback Billy West...is a tough runner with excellent quickness and acceleration...has a low center of gravity which makes him tough to tackle...possesses excellent speed...has been timed at 4.44 in the 40-yard dash, which ranks sixth among the returning players... had an impressive Blue-Gold scrimmage, rush- ing for 100 yards and one TD on 12 carries, including a 40-yard burst...transferred from Nassau Community College in January of 1996, which made him eligible for spring practice. 1995 (Junior College): Rushed for 751 yards and 13 TDs at Nassau (N.Y.) Community College. High School: Played for Coach Mike Camaradece at Canarsie High School in Brooklyn...was selected as the coach's MVP his senior year...earned second-team All-State honors...also was a three-time New York Newsday and Daily News All—Star. Personal: Schulters has three brothers and one sister...his brother, Lance, is a standout free safety at Hofstra University... Dwayne Philip Schulters, born 1/8/74, is the son of Philip and Rosemary Schulters. 71 Mike Schultz* Sophomore* 0L/6-5/290 Hampton, VA Schultz will be expected to assume major responsibilities in 1996 as the Panthers‘ projected starting right offensive tackle...has excellent size and quickness and is expected to be a solid offensive lineman...has outstanding growth potential...made steady progress over the past two seasons and should be poised to step in as a regular...runs the 40-yard dash in 5.2 seconds...is an Athletic Director's honor roll and Pitt honor roll student...is a Bell Atlantic Scholar—Athlete honoree. High School: Played on the 1992 high school championship team at Bethel High School in Virginia...named second-team Peninsula All-District...was a two-year starter for Coach Dennis Kozlowski...was recipient of the academic excellence award for three years...named student of the month in May 1993. Personal: Michael Allen Schultz, born 11/28/75, is the son of Cynthia D. Schultz. 1996 Pitt Footfiaff 72 Jason Sepkowski* Junior* 0L/6-2/275 Moscow, PA Sepkowski is a veteran offensive lineman who will add depth to Pitt's offensive front during the 1996 season...missed all of spring drills this year because of a torn chest muscle...should be fully recovered for the start of fall camp...is projected as a backup at left guard heading into fall camp, but is versatile enough to play either side...has excellent explosion...is a good athlete...can squat lift 560 pounds, among the top 10 lifts on the team...a|so has recorded a vertical leap of 31.5 inches, one of the top efforts by an offensive lineman...has seen most of his playing time on field-goal and extra- point protection units...is an Athletic Director's Honor Roll student...also is a Bell Atlantic Scholar-Athlete honoree...was named to the 1995 Big East Football All-Academic team...sat out his freshman season in 1993 as a redshirt. 1995: Earned his first Pitt letter as a reserve offensive lineman. High School: Was a second- team All-State player at North Pocono High School during his senior year...also selected first—team All-Region and All-Conference as a junior and a senior...won the Hockey Reap Award as the county’s most outstanding lineman...earned first-team All-Conference hon- ors as shotput performer...won three letters in football for Coach Nick Donato...also was a two-year letterman in track...was a member of his schoo|’s National Honor Society...played in the 1992 Dream Game All—Star game, held in 1992. Personal: Sepkowski is majoring in physical education...has one brother...Jason J. Sepkowski, born 12/22/74, is the son of Henry and Carol Sepkowski. Redshirf sophomore Mike Schultz could surface as a startiing tackle for the Panthers in 1996. I998 PITT FOOTBALL V 54 1996 Players Jason Soboleski Junior* DL/6-4/255 Berwick, PA After experimenting at several different positions during his first three years, Soboleski has settled in at the defensive end position and could help provide depth along the defensive front... is projected as a backup at right end heading into fall camp...cou|d see playing time on special teams...sat out his freshman year in 1993 as a redshirt. 1995: Played in three games as a reserve defensive end (Eastern Michigan, Texas, and Boston College). 1994: Played in three games for the Panthers and registered three solo tack|es...recorded his first career sack in the Rutgers game. High School: Helped lead his Bervvick team to an undefeated season, winning the USA Today's High School National Championship ...named Associated Press first-team All-State...recorded 81 tack- les and nine sacks as a senior, with five deflected passes...selected to play in the prestigious Big 33 Classic A|l—Star game...was an honorable mention All-American by USA Today...named the Wilkes- Barre Times Defensive Player of the Year...was the recipient of the prestigious Carmen Paulino Award...was a three-year letterman for Coach George Curry. Personal: Soboleski is majoring in social sciences...has four brothers...Jason Matthew Soboleski, born 1/27/ 75, is the son of Stanley and Joyce Soboleski. jsoboieskiés ‘caéeer Statistics:, 1‘ 1 73* ' C G/GS Sacks Fum. Rec. PBU Int. UT AT TFL TOT 1994 3/0 1.0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 1995 3/0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 6/0 1.0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 Center Reggie Thomas will return as one of the stalwarts of the offensive front for Pitt in 1996. I 996 ,1-‘itt ,Foot6af( Reggie Thomas** Junior* OL/6-5/280 Humble, TX Thomas will assume the role of one of Pitt's most experienced offensive linemen in 1996...has been the Panthers‘ starting center for most of the past two seasons...has excellent athletic ability for his size and is an outstanding technician...has been a key compo- nent in Pitt's offense that has produced 1,000—yard rushers in two of the last three years...has started in 20 of Pitt's 22 total games over the past two years...is very versatile and can play all five interior positions along the offensive line...has played both guard and tackle during his Pitt career...worked at tackle in 1993 and was Pitt's starting left guard in 1994...sat out his freshman year in 1993 as a redshirt. 1995: Started in nine of Pitt's 11 games, missing two contests because of a knee injury. 1994: Started in all 11 games to earn his first Pitt letter...was a solid performer on an offensive line that included All-America tackle Ruben Brown and four—year starting center Lawson Mollica...was a key component in the offense that produced the Big East Offensive Player of the Year and leading rusher (Billy West). High School: Received honorable mention All- District honors for Coach Neal Quillan at Humble High School...was a Schutt Sports Group honorable mention All-American...earned two letters in football. Personal: Thomas has one sister...Reggie Burrel Thomas, born 12/14/75, is the son of Burrel and Anthonette Thomas. Karim Thompson Freshman* RB/5-1 1/200 Roanoke, VA Thompson joined the Pitt team just before the start of fall camp in 1995 to add some depth tothe Panthers running back corps...suffered a serious hand injury early in camp that required season-ending surgery...returned to active duty this spring and was impressive...originally came to Pitt as a tailback but moved to fullback during spring drills and was impressive...has excellent speed...has been timed at 4.54 seconds in the 40-yard dash, which ranks among the top five times among returning players on the team. High School: Was a three—sport athlete at North Side High Schoo|...earned fourfootball letters for Coach Jim Hicham...received the Most Athletic award during his senior year...earned three letters for basketball and four for track. Personal: Thompson has one sister...Karim R. Thompson, born 7/19/77, is the son of Andrea and the late Robert Thompson. I998 PITT FOOTBALL 1996 Players E.C. Varoutsos* Sophomore* DB/6- 1/190 Montreal, Quebec, Canada Varoutsos emerged as a special teams contributor in 1995 and will challenge for playing time in the defensive secondary in 1996...should also serve on several special teams...has played both cornerback and safety during his brief career at Pitt...is projected as the backup strong safety behind Curtis McGhee heading into fall camp...spent the 1994 season adjusting to the American style of football...enro|led at Pitt during the 1994 spring semester and participated in spring drills...worked with the Canadian National Bobsled team to develop his speed prior to arriving at Pitt...sat out the 1994 season as redshirt. 1995: Played in six games for the Panthers to earn his first Pitt letter. Prep School: Had nine interceptions during the 1993 season at Vanier Co||ege...helped lead Vanier to the Quebec All-State championship...was a two-year starter for Coach Tim Matejekowski at Vanier. Personal: Varoutsos is majoring in psychology...has one sister...Elias Christos Varoutsos, born 3/25/73, is the son of Spiros and Angela Varoutsos. Varoutsos’ Career Statistics: ~ G/GS Sacks Fum.Rec. PBU Int. UT AT TFL TOT 1995 6/0 0 0 0 ,0 0 0 O 0 Justin Wade Freshman* 0L/6-4/295 Library, PA Wade has excellent potential and could develop into a top offensive lineman for the Panthers in 1996...progressed nicely during spring drills...secured the backup right tackle position...was tried briefly at defensive tackle early in spring drills but moved back to the offense...sat out the 1995 season as a redshirt...has excellent size and athletic ability. High School: Was a small school division first-team All-State selection...selected as a member of the Pitts- burgh Post-Gazette Fabulous 22...earned first-team All-Confer- ence... selected as a member of KBL Television Fabulous 25...won three letters for Coach Tom Loughran at South Park High School...selected as team captain...earned three letters in basketball...was also selected as team captain and MVP in basketball...listed in the Who’s Who in American High School Sports. Personal: Wade has one sister...Justin Wade, born 3/2/ 77, is the son of Arnold and JoAnne Wade. I996 ,T~‘itt Footfiaff 55 Ethan Weidle Freshman* OL/6-6/285 Lebanon, PA Weidle had a slow start to his Pitt career and did not arrive until midwaythrough fall camp last year because of a neck prob|em...spent the 1995 season as a redshirt...had an excellent spring and devel- oped quickly enough that he will be counted on as a backup left takle...has excellent size, athletic ability, and growth potential...has a promising future...can bench press 375 pounds and squats 550 pounds. High School: Selected first-team All-State (Small School Division)...is a two-time All-Lancaster-Lebanon League selection...was named team captain as a senior...earned three letters for Coach Jeff Weachter at Lebanon Catholic High School...selected to play in the prestigious Big 33 Football C|assic...also played in the Lebanon County Senior Bowl...won three letters in basketball. Personal: Weidle has two brothers and two sisters...Ethan Weidle, born 3/16/77, is the son of George F. and Suzanne Weidle. Darius Wesber* Sophomore LB/5-1 1/225 Los Angeles, CA A late signee in 1995, Wesber's acquisition proved to be beneficial for the Panthers in 1995, when he helped provide depth at the linebacker position...is a tough, hard-nosed player who will also vie for playing time on special teams...can play inside or outside linebacker but is projected as a backup at strongside linebacker heading into fall camp...had a solid Blue—Gold game performance, registering five tackles, including three solo stops. 1995: Played in nine games for the Panthers to earn his first Pitt letter...registered four total tackles. High School: Was selected first-team All- City...named All—C|S and All—Conference...was the recipient of the National College Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete award...earned three letters for Coach Paul Knox at Susan Miller Dorsey High School...also earned two letters in baseball. Personal: Darius Deon Wesber, born 3/13/77, is the son of Deon and Deltrice Wesber. Wesber’s Career Statistics: G/GS Sacks Fum. Rec. PBU Int. UT 1995 9/0 0.0 0 0 0 1 AT TFL TOT 3 0.0 4 I996 PITT FIJDTBALL 1996 Players Billy West** Junior* RB/5-10/205 Smithfield, OH West has emerged as one of the premier running backs in the country and is poised for an outstanding season in 1996...has seemingly recovered from his injuries that forced him to miss all but two games of the 1995 season...participated ful|—speed during spring drills...hasadeceivinglyquickand powerfulrunning style...has exceptional leg strength and explosiveness...can squat 535 pounds, the best among any of Pitt's tailbacks, and has a vertical jump of 33.5, one of the top 10 distances on the team...has already compiled 1,736 rushing yards on 341 carries (5.1 yards per carry) for 13 touchdowns, after just 24 games and 12 starts during his career...is a Doak Walker Award and All-America candidate...is an Athletic Director's Honor Roll student and is a Bell Atlantic Scholar-Athlete honoree...also was selected to the 1994 Big East Football All- Academic team. 1995: Missed all but two games of the 1995 season because of two separate injuries...suffered an unusual ligament sprain in his chest in Pitt's season-openerversus Washington State, forcing him to miss the next three games...returned to action in the Sept. 30 Virginia Tech contest and rushed for 113 yards in the first 2% quarters, before suffering a season-ending fractured leg. 1994: Culminated a storybook 1994 season by being named the Big East Offensive Player of the Year...began the season as Curtis Martin's backup, but seized the moment when Martin suffered an ankle injury in the Ohio University game that lingered throughout most of the season...earned first-team All-Big East honors and was selected to the Associated Press’ honorable mention All-American team and the ECAC All-Star squad...was named the Big East Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in the Sept. 10 Ohio University game in which he rushed for 226 yards on 26 carries and scored one TD to lead Pitt to a 30-16 victory...led the Big East in rushing with 1,358 yards on 252 carrries...averaged an impressive 5.4 yards a carry and 123.5 yards a game, which ranked ninth in the country...scored six touchdowns and finished third on the team in scoring with 36 points...a|so had two receptions for 14 yards...compiled the fifth-best season rushing total in Pitt history, passing Curvin Richards’ 1989 total of 1,282 yards...recorded six 100-yard games (seven for his career), including his 160 yards versus Miami, the only 100-yard game allowed by Miami during the 1994 season...missed a seventh when he finished with 95 yards against Syracuse on Oct. 8. 1993: Produced a solid freshman season as a backup tailback and special teams p|ayer...was Pitt's second-leading rusher (244 yards) and scorer (42 points)...rushed for 244 yards on 58 carries, averaging 4.2 yards a carry...scored seven rushing TDs, mostly in goal-line situations...a|so had six receptions for 47 yards...scored two TDs in each of the West Virginia, Rutgers, and Temple contests...rushed for a career-high 108 yards on 20 carries in an ESPN nationally televised game versus Rutgers...made his first start in that game, replacing the injured Curtis Martin. High School: Was a four-year letten/vinner in high school and finished his career as the Ohio Valley's all-time I 996 J-‘itt 70016011 West's 1995 Game-By-Game Rushing Statistics # Rushing GP/GS CAR GAIN LOSS NET /GM /CAR TD LP 1 WASH. ST. 1/1 8 24 3 21 21.0 2.6 0 10 5 VA. TECH 1/1 23 117 4 113 113.0 4.9 0 20 Total 212 31 141 7 134 67.0 4.3 0 20 Big East 1/1 23 117 4 113 113.0 4.9 0 20 West’s1994 Game-By~Game Rushing Statistics # Rushing GP/GS CAR GAIN LOSS NET IGM ICAR TO LP 1 Texas 1/0 2 3 1 2 2.0 1.0 0 2 2 Ohio Univ. 1/0 26 231 5 226 226.0 8.7 1 32 3 at Ohio State 1/1 20 101 14 87 87.0 4.3 0 17 4 8. College 1/1 28 175 5 170 170.0 6.1 O 21 5 at Louisville 1/1 28 185 27 158 158.0 5.6 1 51 6 at Syracuse 1/1 22 102 7 95 95.0 4.3 1 11 7 West Virginia 1/1 17 71 23 48 48.0 2.8 1 18 8 at Va. Tech 1/1 17 81 6 75 75.0 4.4 0 22 9 Temple 1/1 28 150 1 149 149.0 5.3 1 16 10 at Miami 1/1 34 162 2 160 160.0 4.7 0 19 11 RUTGERS 1/1 30 193 5 188 188.0 6.3 1 48 Totals 11/9 252 1,456 96 1,358 123.5 5.4 6 51 BIG EAST 6/6 146 741 44 697 116.2 4.8 3 22 rushing leader, with more than 5,000 yards and 63 rushing TDs in his scholastic career...named to the Division II first-team All-Ohio squad in his junior and senior years...held to fewer than 100 yards just three times in his high school career...named Division II Eastern District Back of the Year...named first-team All-Ohio Valley Athletic Conference (OVAC)...was coached by Ron Pobo|ish...a|so was a standout track performer...is the OVAC record holder in the 100 meters (11.0 seconds)...achieved a 4.0 grade-point average, earn- ing National Honor Society and Merit Scholar status...also won letters in basketball and track. Personal: West is majoring in civil and environmental engineering...has two sisters...his father and three uncles played pro football...William Henry West IV, born 2/7/ 75, is the son of William (III) and Eunice Lawyer West. West's Career Statistics: Rushing G/GS Att. Yards Avg. Long TDs Pts. 1993 11/1 58 244 4.2 18 7 42 1994 1 1/9 252 1 ,358 5.4 51 6 36 1995 2/2 31 134 4.3 9 0 0 Totals 24/12 341 1 ,736 5.1 51 13 78 Receiving G/GS Rec. Yards Avg. Long TDs Pts. 1993 11/1 6 47 7.8 14 0 0 1994 11/9 2 14 7.0 8 O O 1995 2/2 2 15 7.5 9 0 0 Totals 24/12 10 76 7.6 14 0 0 *lnc|udes a two-point conversion I996 Players Rasshad Whitmill* Sophomore DB/5-1 1/190 League City, TX Forced into action because of injuries to Denorse Mosley, Whitmill showed he is a talent who could blossom into an All-Star some day...has all the physical abilities—size, speed and strentgh...is an excellent cover man and is tough against the run...could also return kicks for the Panthers...is the second-fastest returning player on the team (behind Mosley)...has been timed at 4.39 in the 40-yard dash. 1995: Gained valuable playing experience when forced into action in 1995 and developed into a solid cornerback...p|ayed in 10 games and started six contests...was credited with 19 total tackles (14 solo stops and finished second on the team with seven pass deflections ...also had two interceptions, one each in the Temple and Miami contests...returned 10 kickoffs for 138 yards...averaged 13.8 yards a return...a|so had one punt return for a yard. High School: Was named to the All-State team...selected to the All-Greater Houston team...named first-team All-District...finished senior year with five interceptions and returned three for touchdowns...averaged 20.8 yards per punt return...se|ected to play in the California-Texas All- Star game...earned three letters for Coach Jim Hatfield at Clear Brook High School. Personal: Whitmill has two sisters...Rasshad Keith Whitmill, born 4/11/77, is the son of Greg and Bonnie Whitmill. Returning from a season of injuries, Billy West is poised to regain his stature as one of the premier running backs in the country. L T G/GS Sacks Fum. Rec. PBU Int. UT AT TFL TOT 1995 10/6 0.0 O 7 2 14 5 0.0 19 Kickoff Returns No. Yards Avg. Long TDs 1995 10 138 13.8 23 0 Forced into a starting role because of the injury to Denorse Mosley, Whitmill emerged as a prime-time player for the Panthers in 1995. 1996 Pitt ,Foot6aff Pill Fnnthall Primary Media Outlets PI‘iI'II Altoona Mirror, P.O. 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(412)279-8336 1996 .7-‘itt ,Foot6al'l' I998 PITT FIJIJTBALL 1996 Players Jim Williams*** Senior* DB/5-1 1/190 Colmar, PA A special teams standout and part-time starter for the Panthers throughout his Pitt career, Williams enters his final campaign for the Panthers in 1996...has been a solid defensive back for the Panthers the past four years...experimented at outside linebacker at the end of the 1995 season and beginning of spring drills...moved back to safety in the middle of spring practice but was limited because of an ankle injury...missed the Blue-Gold game but should be 100 percent for fall camp...is projected as backup at strong safety heading into fall camp...can bench press 370 pounds, the top bench among the defensive backs on the team...has been timed at 4.69 seconds in the 40-yard dash. 1995: Began the season as the starting strong safety before giving way to Jay Jones and Chuck Brown...started Pitt's first four games...registered 18 total tackles (11 solo stops)...had one pass deflection and recovered one fumble (versus Eastern Michigan)...had a career-high eight tackles in the Texas contest. 1994: Finished the 1994 season as the starting strong safety...p|ayed in 10 games to earn his second Pitt |etter...registered 10 total tackles, including seven solo stops...also had 2‘/2 sacks and had one tackle for a loss...deflected three passes for the season...had his best game of the season in Pitt's season—finale, recording five tackles, deflecting two passes, and registering one sack and a quarterback pressure. 1993: Played in all 11 games forthe Panthers to earn his first Pitt letter...started two games for the Panthers (Louisville and Notre Dame), filling in for injured David Sumner, and had his best games of the season in those contests...finished the year with 27 total tackles (21 solo stops)...also had four pass deflections...registered a season-high seven total tackles (five solo stops) versus Notre Dame with one pass deflection...collected six tackles with five solo stops versus Syracuse...recorded four solo tackles in his first start against Louisville. High School: Becamethe first player in North Penn High School’s history to rush for more than 1,000 yards in a season...accomplished the feat twice, rushing for 1,234 yards as a junior and 1,198 yards as a senior...scored 12 touchdowns in his senior year, and had eight interceptions in two years...was named first-team All-Suburban I in both his junior and senior seasons...was voted The Times Herald Offensive Player of the Year...also was a Philadelphia Inquirer All-Area selection... earned three letters for Coach Bill Travers...was also a standout basketball and track athlete, lettering three times for both sports. . .was voted North Penn Athlete of the Year three consecutive years. Personal: Williams is majoring in economics...has one sister...James Williams, born 10/29/74, is the son of James and Sheila Williams. iillliiltiams’ 0 Career Statistics: G/GS Sacks Fum.Rec. PBU Int. UT AT TFL TOT 1993 11/2 0.0 0 4 0 21 6 0 27 1994 10/1 2.5 0 3 0 7 3 1 10 1995 11/4 0.0 1 1 0 11 7 0 18 Totals 32/7 2.5 1 8 0 39 16 1 55 I 996 Pitt ,Foot6afl' Fifth-yec1rseniorJimmy Williams, a part-time starter throughout his Pitt career, will provide experienced depth in the defensive secondary. Marlin Young* Sophomore* DL/6-2/255 Miami, FL Young showed some positive signs of developing into the excel- lent pass rushing specialist the Pitt coaches expected when he was being recruited...has some impressive physical attributes and could develop into a top defensive lineman for the Panthers in 1996...will challenge converted linebacker Jason Chavis for the starting "rush" end position...had an excellent spring...is especially effective as a pass rusher because of his exceptional speed...has been timed at 4.7 in the 40-yard dash...sat out the 1994 season as a redshirt. 1995: Progressed into a solid pass rushing specialist for the Panthers in 1995...p|ayed in nine games...finished the season with nine total tackles, including eight solo stops...had two tackles for losses, both of which occurred in the Syracuse contest...also had one quarterback pressure...had one of his best games versus Ohio State, registering three solo tackles. High School: Was named second—team All-Dade County...recorded 17 sacks, recovered four fumbles and had one interception as a senior...was a two-year letterman for Coach Lou Sanabra at Miami Senior High School...also earned a letter in bowling. Personal: Young has two brothers and four sisters...Marlin Louis Young, born 10/27/76, is the son of Celestine McKinney. Young's Career Statistics: G/GS Sacks Fum. Rec. PBU Int. UT AT TFL TOT 1995 9/0 0.0 O 0 0 8 1 2.0 9 I998 PITT FOOTBALL I996 REl:I'uilS Chiffon Allen WR/5- 10/1 70 Passaic, NJ Passaic H. S. Allen is an excellent receiver who could emerge as a punt and kick returner for the Panthers...has outstanding speed...rated as one of the top 10 players in the state of New Jersey by SuperPrep Magazine...was rated as the fifth—ranked wide receiver in the All- Eastern Region by B/ueChip I/Iustrated...selected first-team All- County...caught 20 passes his senior year at Passaic High School, the same high school as former Pitt star Craig Heyward...set school records for yards per reception in a season (31.4 avg.) and career (27.2 avg.)...runs the 40-yard dash in 4.4 seconds...rated the No.3 defensive back in the East and named High School All—American by The National Recruiting Advisor...high jumped 6-10 as a junior and will also participate in track at Pitt...was a four-year letterman in football for Coach Frank Pratko...also received four letters in track and fie|d...was an honor roll student...nicknamed “Chiffy”...enjoys making and listening to music and teaching young children...plans to study computer science. Personal: Allen has one brother...Chiffon Bubble Allen, born 7/26/77, is the son of Ernestine Robinson. Marlin Young will be expected to elevate his status and challenge for a starting position in 1996. I 996 ,1-‘itt ,Foot6ait' Creg Bethea RB/5-10/195 Jersey City, NJ Marist H.S. Bethea is a highly regarded running back prospect for the Panthers in 1996...was an All-State running back during his senior year...rushed for 1,400 yards and 16 TDs as a senior at Marist High School...runs the 100-meter dash in 10.8 seconds...was named All- East by The National Recruiting Advisor...selected Back of the Year in Hudson County as a senior...was given the Heisman Trophy of Hudson County as a senior...named first-team All-Hudson County...se|ected honorable mention All-Eastern Region running back by B/ueChip I//ustrated...received three letters in football for Coach Gene Pagnozzi...also earned letters in three other sports...graduated with second honors...enjoys weightlifting, running track and listening to music...p|ans to study business. Personal: Bethea has one brother and sister...Creg Keith Bethea, born 3/22/ 78, is the son of Keith Bethea and Catherine Williams. Ernest Coakley LB/6-2/210 Brooklyn, NY Canasis H.S. Hudson Valley C. C. Coakley is a solid linebacker prospect who could make an immediate contribution in 1996...was a starter at Hudson Valley Community College on a defensive unit that allowed it opponents less than 200 yards a game in total offense and was the No. 1-rated junior-college defense...named to the New York City Coaches All- City Team and All-Borough Team...runs the 40-yard dash in 4.6 seconds...lifted 12 reps of 225 pounds...played for Canasis High School’s team that was 7-1 in 1994 and 13-3 in his first two years for Coach Mike Camardese...nicknamed “Junioi”...enjoys working out and spending time with friends...plans to study sports medicine. Personal: Coakley has three brothers and two sisters...Ernest Samuel Coakley, born 10/17/76, is the son of Ernest Coakley and Alicia Gordon. I998 PITT FOOTBALL Djems Don LB/6-3/230 North Miami, FL North Miami H. S. Don is a big, strong player who will be a solid addition to the Pitt defense...selected first-team All-Dade County Northern Division All- Star as a senior at North Miami High Schoo|...named second-team All-Dade County as a senior...was a three-year football letterman for Coach Jerry Lotito...also earned letters for track and basketball...finished ninth in the state in the shot put...p|ans to study engineering and architecture. Personal: Don has two brothers and one sister...Djems Don, born 3/19/77, is the son of Leonidas Don and Velise Berger. Myke Duck RB/5-8/190 Starkville, MS Starkville H. S. East Mississippi J. C. Duck is another highly regarded running back who could contribute to the Panthers in 1996...rushed for 1,243 yards and scored 10 TDs (on 144 rushes) at East Mississippi Junior College in 1995...named to the J.C. Grid Wire Special Honorable Mention All-American team...runs the 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds...finished in the top five among junior college running backs in the nation in rushing...was a first-team All-State Junior College selection at running back...named tothe Mississippi juniorcollege All-Starteam as a running back...voted MVP on his team. High School: Won three letters at Starkville High School for Coach Tommy Lucas...also lettered in track...enjoys fishing, hunting and caring for animals...p|ans to study psychology. Personal: Duck has two brothers...Christopher Myke Duck, born 7/22/75, is the son of Willie Smith and Eliza Duck. 1996 Pitt Footfmff 48 Paul Fath LB/6-4/250 New Brighton, PA New Brighton H.S. Fath is an outstanding linebacker prospect who could challenge for playing time in 1996...helped New Brighton High School advance to the WPIAL AA semifinals...selected first-team All-State (small school) as a junior and senior...named first-team All-Midwestern Conference selection as a sophomore, junior and senior...chosen the eighth-best defensive line prospect in the All-Eastern Region by BlueChip Illustrated. . . named All— East by The National Recruiting Advisor...was selected to play in the prestigious BIG 33 Football Classic...bench presses 400 presses...was a four-year letterman in football for Coach Joe Greco...also a three—time letterman in track...enjoys movies, music and weightlifting. Personal: Fath has one brother...Paul Michael Fath, born 12/21/77, is the son of Fred and Jane Fath. Demond Gibson DL/6-4/300 Pittsburgh, PA Penn Hills H. S. Gibson is an imposing physical specimen with outstanding strength and size...could contribute immediately on the defensive line...helped lead Penn Hills to the 1995 PIAA Quad—A state Championship and a 15-0 record...rated the second-best defensive line prospect in the Eastern region and selected to the BIG EAST Super 25 team and National Elite 50 High School Seniors list as an offensive lineman by B/ueChip /l/ustrated...rated as one of the top 25 defensive line prospects in the country by SuperPrep Magazine...was ranked as one of the top 10 nose guard prospects and named High School All- American by The National Recruiting Advisor...selected first-team All-Quad East as an offensive lineman in 1995...was selected to play in the prestigious BIG 33 Football Classic...rates as one of the top 100 high school players in the country in Bob Griese’s College Football Magazine...named to the Gateway Press Elite 18 and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fabulous 22...named to Streetand Smith’s seniors to watch...named to Sporting News Prime Prospects and Pennsylvania’s Finest 44...bench presses 425 pounds...was team captain...received three letters in football forCoach Neil Gordon...was president of Peer Mediation Members of the Just Say No program...enjoys playingthedrums...p|anstostudyfamilycounseling. Personal: Gibson has two sisters...Demond Michael Gibson, born 5/25/77, is the son of James and Lynn Dilligham. I996 PITT FOOTBALL Seth Hornack DB/5-10/180 Lower Burrell, PA Burrell H.S. Hornack is a hard-hitting, quick defensive back who impressed the Pitt coaching staff atthe1995 Johnny Majors Football Camp...has excellent speed and quickness... has been timed at 4.4 seconds in the 40-yard dash...was named Tribune-ReviewWPlAL AA Player of the Year...helped Burrell win the 1995 WPIAL title and reach the PlAA AA state finals...was selected as the seventh-best defensive back in the All-Eastern Region by B/ueChip II/ustrated...caught 63 passes for 881 yards and 15 TDs during his senior year as a receiver...selected to play in the prestigious BIG 33 Football C|assic...was a three-year starter...se|ected to the Valley News Dispatch All-Starteam...selected to the 1 995 first—team All-Allegheny Conference squad as a wide receiver and defensive back...was a slotback on offense for two seasons, rushing 138 times for 1,134 yards (8.2 yards per carry) and six TDs...also had 50 receptions for 724 yards (14.5 yards per carry) and five TDs...played a major role in Burrell’s three Class AA Allegheny Conference titles...won four letters in football for Coach Thomas Henderson...also received two letters in baseball, track and basketball...scored more than 1,100 on his SAT’s and was nominated for Who's Who Among American High School Students...plans to study chiropractic medicine. Personal: Hornack has one brother and three sisters ...Seth Joseph Hornack, born 8/20/77, is the son of Thomas and Denise Hornack. Nathan Kirby L B/6_ 1/200 Vienna, WV Parkersburg H. S. Kirby was one of the top defensive line prospects in West Virginia last year...registered 132 total tackles (79 solo) and 15 for a loss as a senior, and 161 total tackles (100 solo) and eight for a loss as a junior at Parkersburg High School...was given the Sam Huff Award as West Virginia’s Defensive Player of the Year...a two-time All- State selection asajuniorand senior...namedfirst-team All-Mountain State Athletic Conference as a junior and senior...selected captain of the All-Mountain State Athletic Conference All-Star team...|ed his team to No. 1 ranking in the state as a senior with an 11-2 record (AAA)...selected as the West Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior...lettered three times for Coach Marshall Burdette ...enjoys lifting weights...plans to study education. Personal: Kirby has three brothers...Nathan Randall Kirby, born 11/22/76, is the son of Kathy Kirby. I 996 ,1-‘itt ,Foot6al'l' 74 Ben Kopp 0L/6-4/275 New Kensington, PA Valley H. S. Kopp has the potential to be an immediate contributer on the offensive line for the Panthers in 1996...also was a top defensive lineman for Valley High School...registered 138 tackles (63 solo), four sacks and two fumble recoveries as a junior...is extremely quick and agile for his size...named to the 1995 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fabulous 22...named second-team High School All-American by the USA Today...selected first-team All-State as a senior...named High School A|l—American and ranked as the 56th high school prospect by The National Recruiting Advisor...selected first-team All-Greater Allegheny Conference as a junior and senior...was a 1994 first-team Valley News Dispatch All-Star offensive tackle selection as a junior...considered the No. 1 prep prospect in Western Pennsylvania...se|ected to play in the prestigious BIG 33 Football Classic in Hershey...selected to the BIG EAST Super 25 team and was rated as the second-best offensive line prospect in All-Eastern Region by B/ueChip ///ustrated...named a member of the 1995 National B/ueChip Illustrated Preseason All-America teams...named as one of Street & Smith’s top 50 recruits in the country...rates as one of the top 25 offensive line prospects in the country by SuperPrep Magazine...named to Tom Lemming’s 1995 All-Amercian team...three-time football letterman at Valley High School for Coach Ray White...also rated second as a heavyweight in WPIAL wrestling (19-0)...earned four letters for wrestling and three for track...achieved a 3.80 GPA...was a member of the National Honor Society...enjoys art and computers...plans to study engineering. Personal: Kopp has five brothers...Benjamin Jacob Kopp, born 8/22/77, is the son of the Rev. Dr. Robert and Leslie Kopp. I998 PITT FOOTBALL I996 Recruits 27 Deshone Mallard DB/5-1 1/175 Jackson, MS Murrah H.S. Hinds C.C. Mallard is expected to develop into a solid defensive back for the Panthers and could provide immediate help in 1996...was a member of the number-one ranked Hinds Community College whose team finished fifth in the country and played in the Texas Shrine Bowl (J.C. National Championship)...was a high school and junior college teammate of Pitt recruit Juan Williams...intercepted three passes in 1995, playing cornerback and safety...runs the 40-yard dash in 4.4 seconds...runs the 400 meters in 47 seconds and the 100 meters in 10.5 seconds. High School: Won three letters in football at Murrah High School for Coach Leon Campbe||...also won three letters in track and was named the top high school track athlete in Mississippi his senior year...nicknamed “D.C.”...enjoys listening to music and working out...p|ans to study studio arts. Personal: Mallard has one brother and four sisters...Deshone Charmetia Mallard, born 1/22/76, is the son of Charles and Betty Mallard. 14 Mike Merchant DB/5-10-165 Houston, TX Clear Brook H. S. Merchant is a lightning-quick defensive back who was rated as one of the top 100 high—school prospects in Texas at Clear Brook High School...was a high school teammate of Pitt defensive back Rasshad Whitmill...selected second-team All—District as a junior and senior...was named the Defensive Back of the Year in the district...runs the 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds...registered five interceptions as a senior and returned two fortouchdowns...received three letters in football for Coach Jim Hatfield...was a team captain...earned threee letters for track. Personal: Michael Dewayne Merchant, born 2/19/78, is the son of Marseen and Charlotte B. Merchant. I 996 ,T-‘itt Footfialf 57, Brian Minehart OL/6-5/285 Butler, PA Butler Area H. S. Minehart, the twin brother of Pitt recruit Jason Minehart, was regarded as one ofthe top offensive line prospects in the WP|AL...was selected first-team Quad—North and third-team All-State as a junior...named first-team Quad—North as a senior...named the 10th- best offensive line prospect in the All-Eastern region by BlueChip //lustrated...was named High School A|l—American by The National Recruiting Advisor. . . named to the Pittsburgh Post—GazetteFabu|ous 22 team as a junior and senior...selected first-team Al|—Quad North (section) as an offensive lineman in 1995...se|ected to play in the prestigious Big 33 Football Classic in Hershey...bench presses 450 pounds...earned three letters in football at Butler for Coach Sam A|bert...a|so lettered two times in track...was nominated to Who’s Who Among American High School Students...enjoys auto mechanics, hunting, fishing, volleyball, basketball and target shooting. Personal: Minehart has a twin brother...Brian Lee Minehart, born 4/12/77, is the son of Jeff and Mary Minehart. Jason Minehart LB/6-3/260 Butler, PA Butler Area H. S. Minehart, the twin brother of Pitt recruit Brian Minehart, is a linebacker prospect who also could challenge for the long snapping duties...was a second-team Quad—North selection as a junior and senior...selected honorable mention All-Eastern region Offensive Lineman by BlueChip lI/ustrated...started three years at Butler Area Senior High...was a three-time football letterman for Coach Sam Albert...enjoys hunting, fishing, target shooting, basketball and vo|leyball...plans to study criminology. Personal: Minehart has a twin brother...Jason Gerard Minehart, born 4/12/77, is the son of Jeff and Mary Minehart. I996 PITT FOOTBALL Andy Molinaro WR/6-1/180 Washington, PA Washington H.S. Molinaro was one of the most prolific receivers in the WPIAL the last two years and could provide immediate help to a very thin Pitt receiving corps in 1996...set a single-season record at Washington High School with 60 receptions for 1,284 yards as a senior...caught 48 passes for 844 yards as a junior...runs the 40-yard dash in 4.6 seconds...is Washington's all-time leader in receptions (131), receiving yards (2,341 yards), and interceptions (19)...had nine interceptions as a junior and six as a sophomore...named first-team All-State...was selected to play in the prestigious Big 33 Football Classic at Hershey...named honorable mention All-Eastern Region byB/ueChip Illustrated. . .was a first-team All-Three Rivers Conference selection at wide receiver and defensive back...was a three-time letterman for Coach Guy Montecalvo...also received letters in baseball (3), basketball (3) and track (2)...was an honor roll student...enjoys basketball, tennis and weightlifting...plans to study journalism. Personal: Molinaro has one brotherand sister...Andrew David Molinaro, born 8/28/77, is the son of George and Patricia Molinaro. Melvin Porter WR/5-9/150 Shreveport, LA Fair Park H. S. Porter is an extremely quick wide receiver who could immediately provide some much-needed help to Pitt's thin receiving corps in 1996...runs the 40-yard dash in 4.4 seconds...named first-team All- District |-AAAAA...had more than 700 yards receiving and 15 TDs as a senior...he|ped lead Fair Park High School to a 7-3 record and finish as the District runner-up...received three letters for coach Husher Calhoun...also was a four-time letterman in track and was a state qualifier with a time of 10.7 seconds in the 100-meters... received three letters for baseball and one for basketball...was an honor roll student...enjoys reading, singing and helping others...plans to study business. Personal: Porter has two brothers and two sisters...Melvin Ray Porter Jr., born 1/26/77, is the son of Melvin and June Porter Sr. 1996 Pitt Footfiaff Hank Poteat RB/5-10/185 Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg H. S. Poteat, who originally signed with Pitt in 1995, will be a welcome addition to the Panthers in 1996 by adding depth to the running back position...attended Maine Central Institute prep school in 1995...was named to The National Recruiting Advisor’s Top 10 prep school list...played in only five games in 1995 at Maine Central because of an ankle injury...was a two-time All-Conference performer on offense and defense at Harrisburg High School...was named as a B/ueChip Illustrated Preseason All-American...selected as a Reebok “Elite 100” Preseason All-American...named to Street and Smith's preseason All-American team...was a team captain during his senior year at Harrisburg High School...earned four football letters for Coach Earl Mos|ey...also was a three-year letterman in track and basketball...was a member of the National Honor Society...enjoys reading, listening to music and physical fitness...plans to study elementary education. Personal: Poteat has four sisters...Henry Major Poteat, born 8/30/77, is the son of Dr. H. Major and Jacqueline Poteat. Timothy Robertson TE/6-3/220 East Orange, NJ Essex Catholic H.S. Robertson is a highly regarded tight end prospect who will add much needed depth at the tight end position in 1996...runs extremely well for his size...has been timed at 4.7 seconds in the 40-yard dash...selected second-team All-County at Essex Catholic High School...was a first-team All-Northern Hills Conference pick...was selected by the league coaches as the No. 1 offensive lineman in the Northern Hills Conference...named first-team All-Oranges...served as a team captain during his senior year...earned three letters in football for Coach Larry Schumacher...also lettered in track, basketball and tennis...was a member of the National Honor Society...enjoys writing poetry and playing tennis...plans to study biology. Personal: Robertson has two brothers...Timothy John Robertson, born 8/8/78, is the son of Troy and Clara Robertson. 1998 PITT FOOTBALL 67 Calvin Robinson DL/6-4/265 Dayton, OH Meadowdale H.S. Robinson is an excellent defensive line prospect who could help provide some immediate depth to a young and inexperienced defensive line in 1 996...registered 13 sacks asaseniorat Meadowdale High School...se|ected first-team All-State Division I (Ohio’s Largest c|assification)...earned All-League honors as a sophomore, junior and senior...named first-team All—League, All-Area and All-State as a senior...received three letters in football for Coach Bosic Mi|iner...a|so lettered twice in basketball...was an honor roll student...enjoys spending time with friends and playing basketball...p|ans to study criminal justice and communications. Personal: Robinson has two brothers...Calvin Dean Robinson Jr., born on March 15, 1978, is the son of Calvin D. Robinson Sr. Tony Thompson FB/5-10/235 Monaca, PA Center H. S. Thompson is a versatile running back who can play either tailback or fu|lback...was a tailback in high school but will probably begin his Pitt career at fullback...rushed for 1 ,153 yards during his senior year at Center High School...named to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fabulous 22...selected as an honorable mention All-Eastern Region running back byB/ueChip I/Iustrated...played in the Austin Foundation All-Star game in October 1995...named All-East by The National Recruiting Advisor...runs the 40-yard dash in 4.6 seconds...can bench press 305 pounds...broke a 13-year-old school record by rushingfor 1 ,000 yards as ajunior...selected to play in the prestigious BIG 33 Football Classic in Hershey...was a four—year letterman for Coach Don Phillips...also lettered three times in basketball and once in track...was an honor roll student. Personal: Thompson has two sisters...Lawrence Anthony Thompson, born 12/15/77, is the son of Lawrence and Grace Thompson. 1 996 ,7-‘itt ,Foot6at't’ 84 Juan Williams TE/6-1/240 Jackson, MS Murrah H. S. Hinds C. C. Williams is another one of Pitt's five junior college recruits who could provide immediate help to the Panthers in 1996...has excellent speed for his size...runs the 40-yard dash in 4.7 seconds...was a member of number one-ranked Hinds Community Col|ege...was a high school and junior college teammate of Pitt recruit Deshone Ma||ard...se|ected second-team All-State at Hinds as a freshman and sophomore...played in the 1995 Texas Shrine Bowl (Junior College National Championship game) on a Hinds team that finished 10-2 and ranked fifth in the junior-college rankings in 1995...the team finished 11-1 his freshman year and played in the Mineral Water Bowl. High School: Won three letters infootballfor Coach Leon Campbel|...was selected as best defensive player and all—around player in 1993 and 1994...served as a team captain two straight years...was an honor student...enjoys weightlifting and playing basketball and flag football. Personal: Williams has two brothers and one sister...Juan Demond Williams, born 2/15/76, is the son of Fredrick and Patricia Williams. LaFann Williams RB/6-0/185 Pahokee, FL Pahokee H.S. Williams is an extremely quick and powerful running back who could challenge for playing time forthe Panthers in 1996...rushed for more than 1,600 yards as a senior at Pahokee...also was an accomplished track star and finished third in the state in the 100- meter dash with a time of 10.5 seconds...earned All-State honors as a running back during his senior year...selected as the Palm Beach Post’s Offensive Player of the Year...was named honorable mention Al|—Southeast Region by B/ueChip ///ustrated...was a three—time letterwinner in football for Coach Joe Marx...also earned four track letters...plans to study criminal justice. Personal: Williams has one brother and one sister...LaFann Demont Williams, born 9/7/76, is the son of Earnestine Williams. I996 PITT FOOTBALL Tony Zimmerman OB/6-3/205 Trafford, PA Penn—Trafford H. S. Zimmerman was one of the most highly regarded quarterbacks in the country his senior year and could challenge for the starting quartback job for the Panthers in 1996...possesses an extremely strong arm and is a natural drop back quarterback...ran the run-and- shoot offense in high school...led the WPIAL in passing yardage (2,429) as a senior (190 of 331 passes, 16 TDs)...se|ected as a high school All—American by The National Fa’ecruitingAdvisor...named to the Pittsburgh Post—Gazette Fabulous 22 as a senior...he|ped lead Penn—Trafford to the Quad—South title with a 9-1 record in 1995...earned first-team Quad-East All-Conference honors in his senior year...named the 1995 WPlAL AAAA Player of the Year...selected to play in the prestigious BIG 33 Football Classic in Hershey...rated the third-best quarterback prospect in the All- Eastern Region by B/ueChip ///ustrated...led the WPIAL in passing yardage (2,618) as a sophomore (191 of 308, 34 TDs)...was one of two sophomores ever selected to the Pittsburgh Post—Gazette Fabulous 22...missed his junior season after undergoing reconstructive knee surgery...led Penn Trafford to the Quad—South title as a sophomore with an 8-2 record...selected as a 1995 Dapper Dan high school honoree...received three letters in football for Coach John Yaccino...also lettered in basketball...was an honor roll student...enjoys art and fishing...plans to study media/business. Personal: Zimmerman has one brother and two sisters...Anthony Jacob Zimmerman, born 4/22/77, is the son of Stanley and Joanne Zimmerman. I 996 ,1-‘itt ,7oot6cil't' Pronunciation Guide Jason Chavis (CHAY-vis) Chris Dilba (DEAL-ba) Chris Ferencik (Fer-EN-sick) Andrew Grischow (GRIS-chaw) Jake Hoffart (HOE-ffort) Raheem Johnson (ra-HEEM) Steve Kalmanides (KAL-muh-knee—thes) Ken Kashubara (CASH-eh—bear-a ) Eric Kasperowicz (cass-per-O-vich) Jon Marzoch (MAR-zock) Mike Mohring (MOORE—ing) Nnamdi Nkwuo (NOM-dee nah-QWOO-o) Kenny Pegram (PEG-rum) Hank Poteat (po—TEET) Jason Sepkowski (Sep-KOW-skee) Jason Soboleski (So-bo—LES-kee) E.C. Varoutsos (Va-ROOT-sis) Ethan Weidle (WIDE-ool) Coaches Joe D‘Alessandris (Dal-le-SAND-ris) Chuck Driesbach (DRIZZ-back) Ken Karcher (CAR-churr) Andy Rondeau (RON-dough) Tom Turchetta (Tur-CHETT-uh) I998 PITT FOOTBALL Genranhical Di5tI'illllIiDI| bu Stale 3 I. ,."yym California (3) Mark Butler* (West Covina/Bishop Amat) Jake Hoffart (Yuba City/Yuba City/Pacific) Darius Wesber* (Los Angeles/ Dorsey) Connecticut (1) Steve Ka|manides* [Norwalk/Community (FL)] District of Columbia (1) Kenny Pegram (Washington/Gonzaga) Florida (9) Chuck Brown* (Bradenton/Southeast) Phil Clarke* (Miami/Miami Senior) Djems Don (North Miami/North Miami) Pete Gonzalez* (Miami/Coral Park) Vital Joseph** (Miami/Miami Edison) David Keller (Sarasota/Sarasota) Trey McCray (Sunrise/Piper) LaFann Williams (Pahokee/Pahokee) Marlin Young* (Miami/Miami Senior) Illinois (2) Eugene Blackwell (Richton Park/Rich South) Maurice Smith [Chicago/Potomac (VA)] Louisiana (2) Leon Murray (Shreveport/C.E. Byrd) Melvin Porter (Shreveport/Fair Park) Maryland (2) Raheem Johnson (Hyattsville/DeMatha Catholic) Damyn Ransom (Brandywine/Gwynn Park) Mississippi (3) Myke Duck (Starkville/Starkville) Deshone Mallard (Jackson/Murrah) Juan Williams (Jackson/Murrah) Missouri (1) Rodney Epps (St. Louis/Sumner) Montreal, Quebec, Canada (1) E.C. Varoutsos* (Montreal, QuebecNanier College) New Jersey (10) Chiffon Allen (Passaic/Passaic) Creg Bethea (Jersey City/Marist) Johnnie Brown (Wi|lingboro/Delran) Chris Dilba (Cherry Hill/Cherry Hill West) Maurice Harris* (Leonia/Leonia) MONTREAL. TIIJE. Nduka Ibekwe (Laurel Springs/Paul Vl) Jason Moore (Cape May Court House/Middle Twp.) Frank Moore** (Cape May Court House/MiddleTwp.) Nnamdi Nkwuo (Freehold/Marlboro) Tim Robertson (East Orange/Essex Catholic) New York (3) Ernest Coakley (Brooklyn/Canarsis) Dwayne Schulters (Brooklyn/Canarsie) Sean Stallings (Brooklyn/Brooklyn Technical) Ohio (9) Chris Ferencik* (Strongsville/Strongsville) Andrew Grischow (Lake Milton/Harding) Demetrius Harris* (Brunswick Hills/Brunswick) John Jones* (Cleveland/Glen Mills [PA]) Curtis McGhee** (Bridgeport/Wheeling (W.Va.) Central Catholic) Keith Pitts (Bellaire/Bellaire) Tim Robbins“ (North Canton/Hoover) Calvin Robinson (Dayton/Meadowdale) Billy West** (Smithfield,/Buckeye Local) Oklahoma (1) Roderick Humphrey“ (Tulsa/Booker T. Washington) 1 996 ,T-‘itt Footfwiff I998 PITT FOOTBALL B Geographical/class Distribution Pennsylvania (41) Chris Beas|ey* (Pottstown/Pottsgrove) Chris Burnett* (Pittsburgh/Baldwin-Whitehall) Jason Chavis*** (McKeesport/McKeesport) Grant Coffield (Greensburg/Latrobe) Jeff Craig*** (Connellsville/Connellsville) Bill Craver (Pittsburgh/Penn Hills) Darnell Dinkins(Pittsburgh/Schenley) Jason Dugger (New Wilmington/Wilmington) Paul Fath (New Brighton/New Brighton) Chris Feola (Pittsburgh/North Hills) Demond Gibson (Pittsburgh/Penn Hills) Julian Graham (Philadelphia/John Bartram) Seth Hornack (Lower Burrell/Burrell) John Jenkins** (East McKeesport/EastAllegheny) Ken Kashubara* (New Castle/Sharon) Eric Kasperowicz“ (Pittsburgh/North Hills) Chris Kaufmann (Reading/Governor Mifflin) Ken Konek (Charleroi/Charleroi) Ben Kopp (New KensingtonNalley) Matt Lytle* (Wyomissing/Wyomissing) Jon Marzoch** (McKeesport/McKeesport) Taje Mayo (Rochester/Rochester Area) Kirk McMullen (Imperial/lNest Allegheny) Jared Miller*** (Kittanning/Armstrong Central) Jason Minehart (Butler/Butler) Brian Minehart (Butler/Butler) Mike Mohring*** (West Chester/East) Andy Molinaro (Washington/Washington) Tony Orlandini** (West Wyoming/\Nyoming) Corey Plis (Johnstown/Bishop McCourt) Hank Poteat (Harrisburg/Harrisburg) Chris Schneider* (Trafford/Penn—Trafford) Jason Sepkowski* (Moscow/North Pocono) John Shikella (Butler/Knoch) Jason Soboleski (Berwick/Berwick Area) Tony Thompson (Monaca/Center) Justin Wade (Library/South Park) Ethan Weidle (Lebanon/Lebanon Catholic) Abu Whittaker(Pittsburgh/Perry Traditional Acad.) Jim Williams*** (Colmar/North Penn) Tony Zimmerman (Trafford/Penn—Trafford) South Carolina (1) Nate Cochran*** (Greenville/West Florence) Texas (3) Mike Merchant (Houston/Clear Brook) Reggie Thomas” (Humble/Humble) Rasshad Whitmill* (Friendstown/Clear Brook) Virginia (3) Curtis Anderson** (Lynchburg/E.C. Glass) Mike Schultz* (Hampton/Bethel) Karim Thompson (Roanoke/Northside) West Virginia (1) Nathan Kirby (Vienna/Parkersburg) Fifth-Year Seniors (7) Curtis Anderson*** ......................... .. WR Jason Chavis*** .............................. .. DL Jeff Craig*** .................................... .. OL Jared Miller*** ................................. .. DL Mike Mohring*** .............................. .. DL Tim Robbins“ ................................. .. OL Jim Williams*** ................................ .. DB Seniors (7) Chris Beasley* ................................ .. RB Chris Burnett* ................................. .. PK Mark Butler* .................................. ..WR Nate Cochran*** ................................ ..P Rodney Epps .................................. .. OL Maurice Harris* ............................... .. DL Nnamdi Nkwuo ............................... .. LB Redshirt Juniors (11) Pete Gonzalez* ............................... ..QB Roderick Humphrey” ..................... .. LB John Jenkins** ................................ .. DB Steve Kalmanides* ......................... .. PK Jon Marzoch** ................................ .. OL Curtis McGhee** ............................. .. DB Dwayne Schulters ........................... .. RB Jason Sepkowski* ........................... .. OL Jason Soboleski ...... .; ...................... .. DL Reggie Thomas” ............................ .. OL Billy West“ ............ ...................... .. RB Juniors (14) Johnnie Brown ................................ .. [)8 Ernest Coakley ............................... .. LB Myke Duck ...................................... .. RB Jake Hoffart ................................... .. WR Vital Joseph“ ................................ .. WR Eric Kasperowicz“ ......................... .. DB Chris Kaufmann .............................. .. OL Ken Konek ...................................... .. LB Deshone Mallard ............................. .. DB Frank Moore** ................................ .. DL Tony Orlandini** .............................. .. OL Maurice Smith ................................. .. RB Juan Williams .................................. .. TE Abu Whittaker ................................. .. DB Redshirt Sophomores (10) Chuck Brown* ................................. .. DB Jason Dugger ................................. .. OL Andrew Grischow ............................ .. OL John Jones* .................................... .. TE Matt Lytle* ....................................... ..QB Kenny Pegram* ............................... .. DL Chris Schneider* ............................. .. FB Mike Schultz* .................................. .. OL E.C. Varoutsos* .............................. .. DB Marlin Young* ................................. .. DL Sophomores (7) Eugene Blackwell ............................ .. DB Phil Clarke* ..................................... .. LB Chris Ferencik* ............................... .. PK Demetrius Harris* ........................... .. RB Ken Kashubara* .............................. .. LB Darius Wesber* ............................... .. LB Rasshad Whitmill* ........................... .. DB Redshirt Freshmen (22) Bill Craver ....................................... .. OL Chris Dilba ...................................... .. DL Darnell Dinkins ................................ .. QB Chris Feola ...................................... .. FB Grant Coftieloi ..................................... .. P Julian Graham ................................ .. LB Noluka lbekwe ................................. .. DB David Keller ..................................... .. FB Taje Mayo ............. .. ....................... .. WR Trey McCray ................................... .. DL Kirk McMullen ................................. .. TE Jason Moore ................................... .. LB Leon Murray .................................... ..QB Keith Pitts ........................................ .. [)8 Corey Plis ........................................ .. PK Damyn Ransom .............................. .. DL John Shikella ................................... .. PK Sean Staliings ................................. .. DB Karim Thompson ............................ .. RB Justin Wade .................................... .. OL Ethan Weidle .... ............................ .. OL Freshmen (20) Chiffon Allen ................................... .. WR Creg Bethea .................................... .. RB Djems Don ...................................... .. LB Paul Fath ......................................... .. LB Demond Gibson .............................. .. DL Seth Hornack .................................. .. DB Raheem Johnson ............................ .. OL Nathan Kirby ................................... .. LB Ben Kopp ........................................ .. OL Mike Merchant ................................ .. DB Jason Minehart ............................... .. LB Brian Minehart ................................ .. OL Andy Molinaro ........................... WR Melvin Porter...’ ............................... .. WR Hank Poteat .................................... .. RB Tim Robertson ................................ .. TE Calvin Robinson .............................. .. DL Tony Thompson .............................. .. RB LaFann Williams ......................... .. RB Tony Zimmerman ........................... ..QB l 996 .7-‘itt J7oot6al'l' Pitt Radio Network Pitt football games, home and away, will once again be broadcast over a network across Pennsylvania with 1250 WTAE-AM operating as the network’s flagship station. Forthe 23rd straightyear, Bill Hillgrove will be the “Voice of the Panthers.” Hillgrove’s concise, accurate, and de- scriptive style truly paints the picture for Pitt fans listening throughout the net- work. He also calls the action for the Pittsburgh Steelers, after being named theirplay-by-playannouncerinthespring of 1994. Prior to taking over the play-by-play duties, Hillgrove served as color analyst from 1970-73 when the late Ed Conway provided play—by-play description. Hillgrove has also been doing play-by- play for Pitt basketball since 1969. A popularand well-known Pittsburgh sports personality, Hillgrove has been WTAE’s sports director since 1979, and has long been a Pitt ambassador of good will. He supports all Pitt athletic teams, attends Golden Panther functions, and emcees numerous events around the city. Hillgrove is a 1962 graduate of Duquesne University. Joining Hillgrove in the booth for his second season is former Pitt wide re- ceiver and three-sport star Billy Osborn. Although his broadcasting career has been brief, Osborn's refreshing prose and analysis has been a hit with Pitt football radio listeners. Osborn, a 1989 Pitt graduate and Pitt 1996 Pitt Football Radio Network At press time, these were the stations com- prising Pitt’s football radio network: WESB (1490 AM) - Bradford, PA WBUT (1050 AM) - Butler, PA W100 (1000 AM) - Carlisle, PA WPDC (1600 AM) - Elizabethtown, PA WDAD (1450 AM) - Indiana, PA WJAC (850 AM) - Johnstown, PA WQTW (1570 AM) - Latrobe, PA WLSW (103.3 FM) - Scottdale, PA WOYL (1340 AM) - Oil City, PA WWDL (104.9 FM) - Scranton, PA WVSC (990 AM) - Somerset, PA WRRN (92.3 FM) - Warren, PA WRKP (96.5 FM) - Moundsville, WV WNJC (1360 AM) - Deptford, NJ Flagship Station WTAE (1250 AM) — Pittsburgh, PA Bill Hillgrove (right), "The Voice of the Panthers" for the 23rd straight season, and Bill Osborn (left), in his second year, provide Pitt football listeners an entertaining and informative broadcast. football team captain in 1988, finished his career with 1,104 career receiving yards and 77 catches, which is 11th on Pitt's all-time receiveing list. Osborn spent one season with the Philadelphia Eagles, and then played part of the following year as a member of the Pitts- burgh Gladiators arena football team. Presently a territory representative for Ethicon, |nc., a Johnson and Johnson Company, Osborn also served as a pro- fessional scout forthe Kansas City Chiefs during the 1992 season. Hillgrove and Osborn will join forces to bring an entertaining post game reportto listeners; Hillgrove will conduct locker room interviews with Coach John Ma- jors and key Panther players, while Osborn, along with studio host Jim Col- ony, will field telephone calls from inter- ested listeners following the post game report. WTAE will once again present the weekly Panther SportsLine call-in show, hosted by Bill Hillgrove and featuring Pitt Head Football Coach John Majors. The show airs each Monday throughout the football season from 8 p.m.-9 p.m., giv- ing football fans an opportunity to talk one-on-one with Coach Majors. Forthefourth straightyearPittHead Football Coach John Majors will con- duct a weekly television show. This year's show, titled "Panther Football With Coach Johnny Majors," will once again be a weekly half-hour television show featuring Pitt Head Football Coach Johnny Majors, the Pitt football program, as well as other aspects of Pitt athletics. This season's show, which will be hosted by Bill Hillgrove, will originate each week from the Pitt campus and will periodically go on location to vari- "Panther Football with coach Johnny Maiors" ous cultural attractions around the City of Pittsburgh, and occasionally to elementary schools throughout Pittsburgh and surrounding commu- nities. "Panther Football With Coach Johnny Majors" is a product of JFS Properties, a television production and marketing company headquar- tered in Columbus, Ohio, and will be produced by Sebal Communica- tions.The program willairon WTAE- TV on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to noon. I 996 J-‘itt J-'oot6al'l' T996 PITT FOOTBALL 1996 Pitt Alphabetical Buster NO. 21 23 29 87 58 95 80 38 60 68 96 59 73 48 37 94 1 0 45 54 25 90 26 15 66 86 89 53 47 43 74 27 76 50 35 88 1 4 NAME Chiffon Allen Curtis Anderson*** Chris Beas|ey* Creg Bethea Eugene Blackwell Johnnie Brown Chuck Brown* Chris Burnett* Mark But|er* Jason Chavis*** Phil Clarke* Ernest Coakley Nate Cochran*** Grant Coffield Jeff Craig*** Bill Craver Chris Dilba Darnell Dinkins Djems Don Myke Duck Jason Dugger Rodney Epps Paul Fath Chris Feola Chris Ferencik* Demond Gibson Pete Gonza|ez* Julian Graham Andrew Grischow Demetrius Harris* Maurice Harris* Jake Hoffart Seth Hornack Roderick Humphrey** Nduka lbekwe John Jenkins** Raheem Johnson John Jones* Vital Joseph** Steve Kalmanides* Ken Kashubara* Eric Kasperowicz** Chris Kauffman David Keller Nathan Kirby Ken Konek Ben Kopp Matt Lyt|e* Deshone Mallard Jon Marzoch** Trey McCray Curtis McGhee** Kirk McMu||en Mike Merchant POS WR WR RB RB DB DB DB PK WR DL LB LB P PK OL OL DL QB LB RB OL OL LB FB PK DL QB LB OL RB DL WR DB LB DB DB OL TE WR PK LB QB OL FB LB LB OL QB DB OL DL DB TE DB CL FR SR* SR FR SO JR SO* SR SR* SR* SO JR SR FR* SR* FR* FR* FR* FR JR SO* SR FR FR* SO FR JR* FR* SO* SO SR JR FR JR* FR JR* FR SO* JR JR* SO JR JR FR FR JR FR SO* JR JR* FR* JR* FR* FR HT 5-10 6-1 5-10 5-10 6-0 5-1 1 5-1 1 6-0 5-10 6-2 6-0 6-2 6-5 6-3 6-5 6-3 6-3 6-4 6-3 5-8 6-4 6-1 6-4 6-0 5-1 0 6-4 6-1 6-3 6-3 5-10 6-4 6-1 5-10 6-1 5-1 0 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-3 6-0 6-4 6-0 6-3 5-9 6-1 5-9 6-4 6-4 5-1 1 6-3 6-2 5-10 6-4 5-10 WT 170 190 205 195 208 1 92 1 85 1 75 1 75 245 230 210 230 205 295 300 275 220 230 190 285 265 250 220 1 85 300 205 240 270 190 255 198 180 225 1 85 1 85 280 240 205 185 230 205 280 204 200 205 275 225 1 75 280 240 180 255 165 1996 Pitt ,Foot6cil'l' HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL/JR. COLLEGE Passaic, NJ/Passaic Lynchburg, VA/E.C. Glass Pottstown, PA/Pottsgrove Jersey City, NJ/Marist Richton Park, lL/Rich South Willingboro, NJ/Delran Bradenton, FL/Southeast Pittsburgh, PA/Baldwin-Whitehall West Covina, CA/Bishop Amat McKeesport, PA /McKeesport Miami, FL/Miami Senior Brooklyn, NY/Canarsis/Hudson Valley Greenville, SC/West Florence Greensburg, PA /Latrobe Connellsville, PA/Connellsville Pittsburgh, PA/Penn Hills Cherry Hill, NJ/Cherry Hill West Pittsburgh, PA/Schenley North Miami, FL/North Miami Starkville, MS/Starkville/East Mississippi New Wilmington, PA/Wilmington St. Louis, MO/Sumner New Brighton, PA/New Brighton Pittsburgh, PA/North Hills Strongsville, OH/Strongsville Pittsburgh, PA/Penn Hills Miami, FL/Coral Park Philadelphia, PA/John Bartram Lake Milton, OH/Warren G. Harding Brunswick Hills, OH/Brunswick Leonia, NJ/Leonia Yuba City, CA/Yuba City/Pacific Lower Burrell, PA/Burrell Tulsa, OK/Booker T. Washington Laurel Springs, NJ/Paul VI East McKeesport, PA/East Allegheny Hyattsville, MD/DeMatha Catholic Cleveland, OH/Glen Mills (PA) Miami, FL/Miami Edison Non/valk, CT/Community (FL) New Castle, PA/Sharon Pittsburgh, PA/North Hills Reading, PA/Governor Mifflin Sarasota, FL/Sarasota Vienna, WV/Parkersburg Charleroi, PA/Charleroi New Kinsington, PA/Valley Wyomissing, PA/Wyomissing Jackson, MS/Murrah/Hinds (MS) McKeesport, PA/McKeesport Ft. Lauderdale, FL/Piper Bridgeport, OH/Wheeling (WV)Central Catholic Imperial, PA/West Allegheny Houston, TX/Clear Brook I998 PITT FOOTBALL I996 Pitt Alphabetical Roster 55 Jared Miller*** DL SR* 6-3 250 Kittanning, PA/Armstrong Central 57 Brian Minehart OL FR 6-5 285 Butler, PA/Butler 52 Jason Minehart LB FR 6-3 260 Butler, PA/Butler 98 Mike Mohring*** DL SR* 6-5 280 West Chester, PA/East 82 Andy Molinaro WR FR 6-1 180 Washington, PA/Washington 70 Frank Moore** DL JR 6-3 275 Cape May Court House, NJ/Middle Township 49 Jason Moore LB FR* 6-2 190 Cape May Court House, NJ/Middle Township ‘ 16 Leon Murray QB FR* 6-3 195 Shreveport, LA/C.E. Byrd u Nnamdi Nkwuo LB SR 5-10 200 Freehold, NJ/Marlboro 77 Tony Orlandini** OL JR 6-5 300 West Wyoming, PA/Wyoming m 62 Kenny Pegram* DL SO* 6-2 275 Washington, DC/Gonzaga Keith Pitts DB FR* 5-10 180 Bellaire, OH/Bellaire m Corey Plis PK FR* 5-9 180 Johnstown, PA/Bishop McCort 18 Melvin Porter WR FR 5-9 150 Shreveport, LA/Fair Park 31 Hank Poteat RB FR 5-10 185 Harrisburg, PA/Harrisburg Damyn Ransom. DL FR* 6-0 247 Brandywine, MD/Gwynn Park 3 65 Tim Robbins** OL SR* 6-5 280 North Canton, OH/Hoover 85 Tim Robertson TE FR 6-3 220 East Orange, NJ/Essex Catholic K 67 Calvin Robinson DL FR 6-4 265 Dayton, OH/Meadowdale = 32 Chris Schneider* FB SO* 6-1 240 Trafford, PA/Penn-Trafford 24 Dwayne Schulters RB JR 5-7 180 Brooklyn, NY/Canarsie/Nassau = 71 Mike Schu|tz* OL SO* 6-5 290 Hampton, VA/Bethel 72 Jason Sepkowski* _ OL JR* 6-2 275 Moscow, PA/North Pocono m John Shikella PK FR* 5-9 205 Butler, PA/Knoch Maurice Smith RB JR 5-10 202 Chicago, IL/Potomac (VA) = 97 Jason Soboleski DL JR* 6-4 255 Berwick, PA/Berwick Area Sean Stallings DB FR* 5-10 176 Brooklyn, NY/Brooklyn Technical m 56 Reggie Thomas** OL JR* 6-5 280 Humble, TX/Humble 22 Karim Thompson RB FR* 5-11 202 Roanoke, VA/Northside j 36 Tony Thompson FB FR 5-10 235 Monaca, PA/Center -I 34 E.C. Varoutsos* DB SO* 6-1 192 Montreal, QuebecNanier College H 78 Justin Wade OL FR* 6-4 295 Library, PA/South Park 61 Ethan Weidle OL FR* 6-6 285 Lebanon, PA/Lebanon Catholic m 40 Darius Wesber* LB SO 5-11 225 Los Angeles, CA/Susan Miller Dorsey 20 Billy West** RB JR* 5-10 205 Smithfield, OH/Buckeye Local — 2 Rasshad Whitmill* DB SO 5-11 190 Friendstown, TX/Clear Brook Abu Whittaker DB JR 6-3 200 Pittsburgh, PA/Perry Traditional Academy 19 Jim Wil|iams*** DB SR* 5-11 190 Colmar, PA/North Penn 5 84 Juan Williams TE JR 6-1 240 Jackson, MS/Murrah/Hinds (MS) 30 LaFann Williams RB FR 6-0 185 Pahokee, FL/Pahokee D 92 Marlin Young* DL SO* 6-2 255 Miami, FL/Miami Senior 12 Tony Zimmerman QB FR 6-3 205 Trafford, PA/Penn-Trafford m *By name denotes letters earned ‘ *By class denotes redshirt m -1 T 1996 Pitt }7ootf\c1fl' I998 PITT FOOTBALL I996 Pitt Numerical Buster NAME Darnell Dinkins Rasshad Whitmi||* Steve Kalmanides* Chuck Brown* Eric Kasperowicz** Myke Duck Matt Lyt|e* Jake Hoffart Pete Gonzalez* Tony Zimmerman Mike Merchant John Jenkins** Leon Murray Melvin Porter Jim Wil|iams*** Billy West** Chiffon Allen Karim Thompson Curtis Anderson*** Dwayne Schulters Demetrius Harris* Seth Hornack Deshone Mallard Creg Bethea LaFann Williams Hank Poteat Chris Schneider* E.C. Varoutsos* Curtis McGhee** Tony Thompson Chris Ferencik* Nate Cochran*** Darius Wesber* Nathan Kirby Julian Graham David Keller Paul Fath Jason Moore Trey McCray Roderick Humphrey** Jason Minehart Ken Kashubara* Andrew Grischow Jared Mi||er*** Reggie Thomas** Brian Minehart Jason Chavis*** Jason Dugger Jeff Craig*** Ethan Weidle Kenny Pegram* Tim Robbins** Raheem Johnson Calvin Robinson POS QB DB PK DB DB RB QB WR QB QB DB DB QB WR DB RB WR RB WR RB RB DB DB RB RB RB FB DB DB RB PK P LB LB LB FB LB LB DL LB LB LB OL DL OL OL DL OL OL OL DL OL OL DL CL FR* SO JR* SO* JR JR SO* JR JR* FR FR JR* FR* FR SR* JR* FR FR* SR* JR SO FR JR FR FR FR SO* SO* JR* FR SO SR SO FR FR* FR FR FR* FR* JR* FR SO SO* SR* JR* FR SR* SO* SR* FR* SO* SR* FR* FR HT 6-4 5-1 1 6-0 5-1 1 6-0 5-8 6-4 6-1 6-1 6-3 5-10 6-4 WT 220 190 185 185 205 1 90 225 198 205 205 165 185 195 150 190 205 1 70 200 1 90 180 190 180 175 1 95 185 185 240 1 90 1 80 235 185 230 225 200 240 204 250 1 90 240 225 260 230 270 250 280 285 245 285 295 285 275 280 280 265 I 996 ,1-‘itt J’oot6al'1’ HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL/JR. COLLEGE Pittsburgh, PA/Schenley Friendstown, TX/Clear Brook Non/valk, CT/Community (FL) Bradenton, FL/Southeast Pittsburgh, PA/North Hills Starkville, MS/Starkville/East Mississippi Wyomissing, PA/Wyomissing Yuba City, CA/Yuba City/Pacific Miami, FL/Coral Park Trafford, PA/Penn-Trafford Houston, TX/Clear Brook East McKeesport, PA/East Allegheny Shreveport, LA/C.E. Byrd Shreveport, LA/Fair Park Colmar, PA/North Penn Smithfield, OH/Buckeye Local Passalc, NJ/Passaic Roanoke, VA/Northside Lynchburg, VA/E.C. Glass Brooklyn, NY/Canarsie/Nassau Brunswick Hills, OH/Brunswick Lower Burrell, PA/Burrell Jackson, MS/Murrah/Hinds (MS) Jersey City, NJ/Marist Pahokee, FL/Pahokee Harrisburg, PA/Harrisburg Trafford, PA/Penn-Trafford Montreal, QuebecNanier College Bridgeport, OH/\Nheeling (WV)Central Catholic Monaca, PA/Center Strongsville, OH/Strongsville Greenville, SC/West Florence Los Angeles, CA/Susan Miller Dorsey Vienna, WV/Parkersburg Philadelphia, PA/John Bartram Sarasota, FL/Sarasota New Brighton, PA/New Brighton Cape May Court House, NJ/Middle Township Ft. Lauderdale, FL/Piper Tulsa, OK/Booker T. Washington Butler, PA/Butler New Castle, PA/Sharon Lake Milton, OH/Warren G. Harding Kittanning, PA/Armstrong Central Humble, TX/Humble Butler, PA/Butler McKeesport, PA /McKeesport New Wilmington, PA/Wilmington Connellsville, PA/Connellsville Lebanon, PA/Lebanon Catholic Washington, DC/Gonzaga North Canton, OH/Hoover Hyattsville, MD/DeMatha Catholic Dayton, OH/Meadowdale I998 PITT FIJIITBALL 1996 Pitt Numerical Buster 68 70 71 72 73 74 76 77 78 80 82 84 85 86 87, 88 89 90 91 92 94 95 96 97 98 Bill Craver OL SO 6-3 300 Pittsburgh, PA/Penn Hills Frank Moore** DL JR 6-3 275 Cape May Court House, NJ/Middle Township Mike Schu|tz* OL SO* 6-5 290 Hampton, VA/Bethel Jason Sepkowski* OL JR* 6-2 275 Moscow, PA/North Pocono Rodney Epps OL SR 6-1 265 St. Louis, MO/Sumner Ben Kopp OL FR 6-4 275 New Kensington, PANalley Jon Marzoch** OL JR* 6-3 280 McKeesport, PA/McKeesport Tony Or|andini** OL JR 6-5 300 West Wyoming, PA/Wyoming ‘ Justin Wade DL FR* 6-4 295 Library, PA/South Park Ernest Coakley LB JR 6-2 210 Brooklyn, NY/Canarsis/Hudson Valley m Andy Molinaro WR FR 6-1 180 Washington, PA/Washington Juan Williams TE JR 6-1 238 Jackson, MS/Murrah/Hinds (MS) a Tim Robertson TE FR 6-3 220 East Orange, NJ/Essex Catholic John Jones* TE SO* 6-4 240 Cleveland, OH/Glen Mills (PA) m Mark Butler* WR SR 5-10 175 West Covina, CA/Bishop Amat Kirk McMullen TE FR* 6-4 255 Imperial, PA/West Allegheny Vital Joseph** WR JR 6-3 205 Miami, FL/Miami Edison Maurice Harris* DL SR 6-4 255 Leonia, NJ/Leonia Djems Don LB FR 6-3 230 North Miami, FL/North Miami Marlin Young* DL SO* 6-2 254 Miami, FL/Miami Senior = Demond Gibson DL FR 6-4 300 Pittsburgh, PA/Penn Hills Phil Clarke* LB SO 6-0 230 Miami, FL /Miami Senior Chris Dilba DL FR* 6-3 275 Cherry Hill, NJ/Cherry Hill West 5 Jason Soboleski DL JR* 6-4 255 Berwick, PA/Berwick Area Mike Mohring*** DL SR* 6-5 280 West Chester, PA/East m Chris Beasley* RB SR 5-10 205 Pottstown, PA/Pottsgrove Eugene Blackwell DB SO 6-0 208 Richton Park, lL/Rich South ‘ Johnnie Brown DB JR 5-11 192 Willingboro, NJ/Delran 1| Chris Burnett* PK SR 6-0 175 Pittsburgh, PA/Baldwin-Whitehall n Grant Coffield PK FR* 6-3 205 Greensburg, PA/Latrobe Chris Feola FB FR* 6-0 220 Pittsburgh, PA/North Hills m Nduka lbekwe DB FR 5-10 185 Laurel Springs, NJ/ Paul VI Chris Kauffman OL JR 6-3 280 Reading, PA/Governor Mifflin 2 Ken Konek LB JR 5-9 205 Charleroi, PA/Charleroi Nnamdi Nkwuo LB SR 5-10 199 Freehold, NJ/Marlboro Keith Pitts DB FR* 5-10 180 Bellaire, OH/Bellaire : Corey Plis PK FR* 5-9 181 Johnstown, PA/Bishop McCort Damyn Ransom DL FR* 6-0 247 Brandywine, MD/Gwynn Park D John Shikella PK FR* 5-9 205 Butler, PA/Knoch Maurice Smith RB JR 5-10 202 Chicago, IL/Potomac (VA) m Sean Stallings DB FR* 5-10 176 Brooklyn, NY/Brooklyn Technical H Abu Whittaker DB JR 6-3 200 Pittsburgh, PA/Perry Traditional Academy m *By name denotes letters earned *By class denotes redshirt ‘ I 996 Pitt J"oot6cil't' I996 PITI FOOTBALL 72 Senior Tribute I 996 Pitt Foot6al'l' ‘Q \\v,\»x\u.\»x» g "I]$'J$][$ [fl]PPI[N]E[N]‘U’$ 1996 Opponents 74 Pitt vs. All Opponents....................85 Pitt Opponents Week-by-Week..... 86 S1NElN0ddIJ 9B6l I998 PITT FOOTBALL I996 opponents WEST VIRGINIA August 31 Pitt Stadium 7:30 p.m., EDT (ESPN) I Chad Johnston Quarterback Don Nehlen Head Coach 1996 Schedule Aug. 31 ........ ..at Pittsburgh Sept. 7 ......... ..WESTERN MICHIGAN Sept. 14 ....... .. EAST CAROLINA Sept. 21 ....... ..at Purdue Sept. 26* ..... .. MARYLAND Oct. 5 .......... ..BOSTON COLLEGE Oct. 19 ........ ..at Temple Oct. 26 ........ .. MIAMI Nov. 2 .......... .. SYRACUSE Nov. 9 .......... ..at Rutgers Nov. 23 ........ .. at Virginia Tech *Thursda y Night 1995 Results (5-6) PURDUE ................................... ..26-24 L TEMPLE .................................... ..24-13 W at Maryland ............................... ..31-17 L KENT .......................................... ..45-6 W at East Carolina ........................ ..23-20 L at Boston College ...................... ..31-19 W at Syracuse ................................. ..22-0 L VIRGINIA TECH ......................... ..27-0 L RUTGERS ................................ ..59-26 W at Miami .................................... ..17-12 L PITTSBURGH ............................. ..21-O W West Virginia Facts: Head Coach: Don Nehlen Alma Mater (Year): Bowling Green (1958) Years at Present School: 16 years (1 15-68-4) Years Coaching (Overall Record): 25 years (168-103-8) Assistant Coaches: Doc Holliday, Asst. Head Coach/Wide Receivers Steve Dunlap, Def. Coordinator/Inside Linebackers Dan Simrell, Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Jerry Holmes, Defensive Secondary Bill Kirelawich, Defensive Line Bill Legg, Offensive Interior Line Dave McMichae|, Offensive Exterior Line Desmond Robinson, Running Backs Donnie Young, Outside Linebackers/Recruiting Coordinator Location:Morgantown, WV Stadium (Capacity): Mountaineer Field (63,500) Playing Surface: OmniTurf Press Box Phone: (304) 293-3799 Nickname: Mountaineers Colors: Old Gold and Blue Conference: Big East Enrollment: 23,000 Director of Athletics: Ed Pastilong AD’s Phone Number: (304) 293-5621 Football Office Phone: (304)293-4194 Best Time To Call Head Coach: Through SID Sports Information Office: Office Phone: (304)293-2821 Fax Phone: (304)293-4105 Sports Information Director/Football Contact: Shelly Poe Home Phone: (304)599-7259 Lettermen Returning (41): 19 Offense, 20 Defense, 2 Specialists Lettermen Lost (17): 12 Offense, 4 Defense, 1 Specialist Starters Returning (16): 6 Offense, 8 Defense, 2 Specialists Starters Lost (7): 3 Offense, 3 Defense, 1 Specialist Offensive System: Multiple I Defensive System: Multiple Fronts Captains: TBA Offensive Starters Returning (6): QB Chad Johnston; WR Rahsaan Vanterpool; WR David Saunders; OG Mike Horn; OG Ted Daniels; OT Bryan Washington Defensive Starters Returning (8): RLB Canute Curtis; DT Henry Slay; DT Kevin Landolt; ILB Bernard Russ; ILB Elige Longino; CB Mike Logan; S Charles Emanuel; S Van Washington Top Returning Rushers: Leroy White, 42 att., 260 yards, 6.2 avg., 1 TD Curtis Keaton, 28 att., 136 yards, 4.9 avg. Top Returning Passer: Chad Johnston, 127-248, 2,01 9yards, 13TDs, 13 int. Top Returning Tacklers: Bernard Russ, 54 solos, 24assists, 78 total, 6 TFL, 2 sacks Charles Emanuel, 24 solos, 39 assists, 63 total, 5 PB All-America Candidates: LB Canute Curtis Top Newcomers: P Jade Stillings, TE Anthony Becht, OT Solomon Page, TB Amos Zereone Pith-West Virginia Series: Date Pitt wvu Date Pitt WVU Date Pitt WVU oc1_ 25, 1595 _________ ,, 0 ,,,,,,,,,, __3 Oct. 12,1935 ....... .. 24 .......... ..6 Oct 7,1967 ........... .. 0 ........ .. 15 oc1_ 27, 1595 _________ ,_ 0 __________ __5 Oct. 3, 1936 ......... .. 34 .......... ..0 Sept 28,1968 ..... .. 15 ........ ..38 Oct. 6, 1900 ........... .. 5 .......... ..6 Oct. 2, 1937 ......... .. 20 .......... ..0 Oct 25,1969 ....... .. 18 ........ ..49 oc1_5, 1901 _________ __ 12 __________ ,,o Sept. 24, 1938 ..... .. 19 .......... ..0 Oct 17,1970 ....... .. 36 ........ ..35 oc1_22, 1902 _________ __ 5 ________ __23 Oct. 7, 1939 ......... .. 20 .......... ..0 Oct 2,1971 ........... .. 9 ........ ..20 oc1_ 3, 1903 ___________ __ 5 ________ ,_24 Oct. 9, 1943 ......... .. 20 .......... ..0 Nov 4,1972 ........ .. 20 ........ ..38 N01/,5, 1904 ________ _, 53 __________ __0 Sept. 23, 1944 ..... .. 26 ........ .. 13 Oct 13,1973 ....... .. 35 .......... ..7 N017 10, 1905 ______ __ 17 __________ ,,0 Sept. 29, 1945 ..... .. 20 .......... ..0 Oct. 12, 1974 ....... .. 31 ........ .. 14 N01/,9, 1907 ________ __ 10 __________ __0 Sept.28, 1946 ..... .. 33 .......... ..7 Nov. 8, 1975 ........ .. 14 ........ ..17 NoV_7, 1903 ________ __ 11 __________ ,_0 Nov. 29, 1947 ........ .. 2 ........ .. 17 Nov. 13,1976 ...... .. 24 ........ .. 16 N01/_5, 1909 __________ __ 0 __________ __0 Oct. 9, 1948 ......... .. 16 .......... ..6 Nov. 5, 1977 ........ .. 44 .......... ..3 Nov. 5, 1910 ........ .. 38 .......... ..0 Oct. 8, 1949 ......... .. 20 .......... ..7 Nov. 11, 1978 ...... .. 52 .......... ..7 001 11,1913 _______ ,, 40 __________ ,_0 Nov. 4, 1950 ........ .. 21 .......... ..7 Nov. 10, 1979 ...... .. 24 ........ .. 17 sep1 29, 1917 _____ __ 14 __________ _,9 Nov. 17,1951 ...... .. 32 ........ .. 12 Oct. 18, 1980 ....... .. 42 ........ .. 14 oct 11,1919 _______ ,, 25 __________ __0 Oct. 25, 1952 ......... .. O ........ .. 16 Oct. 10, 1981 ....... .. 17 .......... ..0 Oct 9,1920 ......... .. 34 ........ _. 13 Sept.26, 1953 ....... .. 7 ........ .. 17 Oct 2,1982 ......... .. 16 ........ .. 13 Oct 8,1921 ......... .. 21 ........ .. 14 Oct. 30, 1954 ....... .. 13 ........ .. 10 Oct 1,1983 ......... .. 21 ........ ..24 051 14, 1922 _________ __ 5 __________ _,9 Nov. 12, 1955 ...... .. 26 .......... ..7 Sept 29,1984 ..... .. 10 ........ ..28 Oct 13,1923 ......... .. 7 ........ .. 13 Sept.22, 1956 ..... .. 14 ........ ..13 Sept 28,1985 ..... .. 10 ........ ..10 0131 11,1924 _______ ,, 14 ,,,,,,,,,, ,,7 Nov. 9, 1957 .......... .. 6 .......... ..7 Sept.27, 1986 ..... .. 48 ........ .. 16 Oct 10,1925 ....... .. 15 .......... ..7 Oct. 18, 1958 ....... .. 15 .......... ..8 Sept.26, 1987 ....... .. 6 .......... ..3 Nov 5,1925 ________ __ 40 __________ __0 Oct. 17, 1959 ....... .. 15 ........ ..23 Sept. 24, 1988 ..... .. 10 ........ ..31 Oct 8,1927 ......... .. 40 .......... ..0 Oct. 15, 1960 ....... .. 42 .......... ..0 Sept. 30, 1989 ..... .. 31 ........ ..31 oct 13,1923 ,,,,,,,,, __ 5 __________ ,,9 Oct.14, 1961 ......... .. 6 ........ ..20 Sept. 29, 1990 ..... .. 24 ........ ..38 oct 12,1929 ,,,,,,, ,_ 27 ,,,,,,,,,, ,,7 Oct. 13, 1962 ......... .. 8 ........ .. 15 Aug. 31, 1991 ...... .. 34 .......... ..3 Oct 4,1930 ......... .. 16 .......... ..0 Oct. 19,1963 ....... .. 13 ........ ..10 Sept. 12, 1992 ....... .. 6 ........ ..44 oct 10,1931 _______ ,, 34 __________ __0 Oct. 10, 1964 ....... .. 14 .......... ..0 Oct. 23, 1993 ....... .. 21 ........ ..42 Oct 1,1932 ......... .. 40 .......... ..0 Oct. 2, 1965 ......... .. 48 ........ ..63 Oct. 15, 1994 ....... .. 41 ........ ..47 oct 7,1933 ,,,,,,,,, ,, 21 ,,,,,,,,,, ,,0 Oct. 8, 1966 ......... .. 17 ........ .. 14 Nov. 24, 1995 ........ .. 0 ........ ..21 Oct 6,1934 ......... .. 27 .......... ..6 TOTALS: Pitt 55, WVU 30, Tied 3 — Total Points: Pitt 1,796, WVU 1,100 I996 Pitt Footliaff L YOUNGSTOWN STATE ........... .. 17-14 1998 PITT FOOTBALL I(£lllT September 7 Pitt Stadium 7 p.m., EDT Jim Corrigall Head Coach Astron Whcrfley Tciilbock 1996 Schedule Aug. 31 ........ ..at Miami Sept. 7 ......... ..at Pittsburgh Sept. 14 ....... ..YOUNGSTOWN STATE Sept. 28 ....... ..at Nevada Oct. 5 .......... ..AKRON Oct. 12 ........ ..at Bowling Green Oct. 19 ........ ..OHIO Oct. 26 ........ ..at Eastern Michigan Nov. 2 .......... ..CENTRAL MICHIGAN Nov. 9 .......... ..at Ball State Nov. 16 ........ ..at Western Michigan 1995 Results (1-9-1) W MIAMI .......................................... ..39-0 L at Ohio ...................................... ..28-28 T at West Virginia ........................... ..45-6 L WESTERN MICHIGAN ............... ..52-6 L at South Carolina ...................... ..77-14 L at Central Michigan ................... ..27-16 L at Akron ....................................... ..14-6 L BALL STATE ............................. ..28-13 L BOWLING GREEN ................... ..26-15 L EASTERN MICHIGAN ................ ..40-7 L 75 Kent Facts: Head Coach: Jim Corrigall Alma Mater (Year): Kent (1970) Years at Present School (Record): Two years (3-18-1) Years Coaching (Overall Record): Two years (3-18-1) Assistant Coaches: Bob Junko, Defensive Coordinator/Inside Line- backers Charles Molnar, Off. Coordinator/Quarterbacks Steve Bird, Tight Ends/Special Teams Tony Alford, Running Backs/Minority Affairs Forrest Gregg Jr., Offensive Line Tom Jones, Defensive Ends Jerry Lasko, Defensive Tackles Todd Murgatroyd, Recruiting Coordinator Eric Studesville, Defensive Backs Location: Kent, OH Stadium (Capacity): Dix Stadium (30,520) Playing Surface: Natural Grass Press Box Phone: (330)672-2036 Nickname: Golden Flashes Colors: Navy Blue and Gold Conference: Mid-American Enrollment: 29,785 Director of Athletics: Laing Kennedy AD’s Phone Number: (330) 672-3120 Football Office Phone: (330)672-3350 Best Time to Call Head Coach: Sports Information Office: Office Phone: (330) 672-2110 Fax Phone: (330)672-2112 Sports Information Director/Football Contact: Dale Gallagher Home Phone: (330)686-0517 Lettermen Returning (39): 18 Offense, 19 Defense, 2 Specialists Lettermen Lost (12): 7 Offense, 5 Defense, 0 Specialists Starters Returning (17): 9 Offense, 6 Defense, 2 Specialists Starters Lost (7): 2 Offense, 5 Defense Offensive System: I-Formation Defensive System: Multiple Captains: TBA Offensive Starters Returning (9): C Bob Hallen; QB Todd Goebbel; WR Lance Hansen; OT Doug Morgan; TE O.J. Santiago; WR Kantroy Walker; TB Astron Whatley; OL Donny White; OT Steve Zahursky Defensive Starters Returning (6): DB Tony Britt; LB Brad Hartman; FS Joe Karr; DB AI Phillips; LB Justin Sanford; DT Shawn Thompson Top Returning Rushers : Astron Whatley, 231 att., 978 yards, 4.2 avg., 60 long, 5 TDs Todd Goebbel, 59 att., 90 yards, 1.5 avg., 45 long, 3 TDs Top Returning Passers: Todd Goebbel, 75-164, .457, 792 yards, 3 TDs,11 ints Top Returning Tacklers: Justin Sanford, 56 solos, 80 assists, 136 total, 7 TFL, 3 sacks Joe Karr, 54 solos, 70 assists, 124 total, 3 TFL Top Newcomers: OL Ron White, RB Frankie Sinclair, QB Jose Davis Pitt~Kent Series: Date Pitt KSU Oct. 3, 1970 .......................................... .. 27 ........................ .. 6 Nov. 21, 1987 ....................................... .. 28 ........................ .. 5 Sept. 5, 1992 ........................................ .. 51 ...................... .. 10 TOTALS: Pitt 3, Kent 0 —— Total Points: Pitt 106, Kent 21 I 996 Pitt ,Foot6al'l' I998 PITT FIJEITBALL IIUUSTUIII September 14 Pitt Stadium 7 p.m., EDT Head coach Quarterback 1996 Schedule Aug. 31 ........ ..SAM HOUSTON Sept. 7 ......... ..at Louisiana State Sept. 14 ....... ..at Pittsburgh Sept. 21 ....... ..SOUTHERN CAL+ Oct. 12 ........ ..MEMPH|S*+ Oct. 19 ........ ..at Cincinnati* Oct. 26 ........ ..NORTH CAROLlNA+ Nov. 2 .......... .. at Tulane* Nov. 11 ........ ..Southern Mississippi* Nov. 16 ........ ..LOUlSV|LLE*+ +Astrodome Chuck Clements Oct. 5 .......... ..at Southwestern Louisiana 1995 Results (2-9) , at Florida .............................. .. 45-21 LOUISIANA TECH ................. .. 19-7 at Southern Cal .................... .. 45-10 at Kansas ............................. ..20-13 T» at Texas Christian ................ ..31-21 BAYLOR ................................ ..47-7 - S. METHODIST ................... ..38-15 at Texas A&M ........................ .. 31-7 TEXAS ................................. .. 52-2o TEXAS TECH ...................... ..38-26 ’ atRice .................................. ..18-17 El—T|—E|"'l—l—l—l"'|— Houston Facts: Head Coach: Kim Helton Alma Mater (Year): Florida (1970) Years at Present School (Record): Three years (4-28-1) Years Coaching (Overall Record): Three years (4-28-1) Assistant Coaches: Neil Gallaway, Assistant Head Coach/ Offensive Coordinator Gene Smith, Def. Coordinator/Linebackers Gary Bartel, Defensive Backs Tyrone Dixon, Wide Receivers Tony Fitzpatrick, Defensive Tackles Frank Ganz Jr., Tight Ends/Special Teams Dan Lounsbury, Quarterbacks Danny Palmer, Running Backs Tony Tademy, Defensive Ends Location: Houston, TX Stadium :Astrodome (60,000)/ Robertson Stadium (22,000) Playing Surface: AstroTurf/Grass Press Box Phone: NA Nickname: Cougars Colors: Scarlet and White Conference: Conference USA Enrollment: 29,461 Director of Athletics: Bill Carr AD’s Phone Number: (713) 743-9370 Football Office Phone: (713) 743-9388 Best Time to Call Head Coach: Mon-Thurs.,11:3O a.m. -1 p.m., CT Sports Information Office: Office Phone: (713) 743-9404 Fax Phone: (713)743-9411 Assistant AD for Sports lnformationl Football Contact: Donna Turner Home Phone: (71 3) 980-8572 Letterman Returning (45): 21 Offense, 21 Defense, 3 Specialists Lettermen Lost (17): 9 Offense, 8 Defense Starters Returning (19): 8 Offense, 8 Defense, 3 Specialist Starters Lost (7): 3 Offense, 3 Defense, 1 Specialist Offensive System: Multiple Pro Defensive System: Multiple 4-3 Captains: Game Captains Offensive Starters Returning (8): OG Greg Brown; QB Chuck Clements; C Ben Fricks; TE Rodney Griffin; WR Damion Johnson; RB Antowain Smith; OT Marcus Spriggs; WR Charles West Defensive Starters Returning (8): LB Reggie Davis; DE Rusty Foster; CB Thomathan Good; DT Gary Haynes; CB Delmonico Mont- gomery; LB Mike Parker; LB James Reddish; DT Leonta Rheams Top Returning Rusher: Antowain Smith, 152 Att., 608 Yds., 4.0 Avg., 5 TDs, 65 long Top Returning Passer: Chuck Clements (245-437, .561 , 2, 641 yards, 15 TDs, 11 Int. Top Returning Tacklers: Mike Parker, 61 solos, 46 assists, 107 total, 7TFL, 2 sacks, 1 Int. Thomathan Good, 39 solos, 16 assists, 55 total, 7 PBU, 2 TFL Leonta Rheams, 23 solos, 17 assists, 40 total, 3 TFL All-America Candidates: QB Chuck Clements, LB Mike Parker, OT Marcus Spriggs Top Newcomers: OT Ryan Hendrickson, DB Devon Pender, LB Vaughn Washington, DB Damon Harris, DL Antoine Simpson Pitt-Houston Series: First meeting between the schools 1996 Pitt .Foot6a(l' I996 PITT FOOTBALL UIIIO STATE September 21 Ohio Stadium 12:30 p.m., EDT (ESPN) Orlando Pace I M Offensive Tockle John Cooper Head Coach 1996 Schedule Sept. 7 ......... .. RICE Sept. 21 ....... .. PITTSBURGH Sept. 28 ....... ..at Notre Dame Oct. 5 .......... .. PENN STATE Oct. 12 ........ ..WISCONSlN Oct. 19 ........ ..at Purdue Oct. 26 ........ ..at Iowa Nov. 2 .......... .. MINNESOTA Nov. 9 .......... ..at Illinois Nov. 16 ........ ..at Indiana Nov. 23 ........ ..MlCHIGAN 1995 Results (11-2) Boston CoI|Iege* .......................... ..38-6 W WASHINGTON ......................... ..30-20 W at Pittsburgh .............................. ..54-14 W NOTRE DAME .......................... ..45-26 W at Penn State ............................ ..28-25 W at Wisconsin .............................. ..27-16 W PURDUE ..................................... ..28-0 W IOWA ........................................ ..56-35 W at Minnesota ............................. ..49-21 W ILLINOIS ..................................... ..41-3 W INDIANA ..................................... ..42-3 W at Michigan ................................ ..31-23 L Tennessee+ .............................. ..20-14 L *Kickoff Classic +CompUSA Florida Citrus Bowl Ohio State Facts: Head Coach: John Cooper Alma Mater (Year): Iowa State (1962) Years at Present School (Record): Eight Years (65-28-4) Years Coaching (Overall Record): 19 Years (147-68-6) Assistant Coaches: Joe Hollis, Offensive Coordinator Fred Pagac, Defensive Coordinator Bill Conley, Defensive Ends Walt Harris, Quarterbacks Jim Heacock, Defensive Line Mike Jacobs, Offensive Tackles/Tight Ends Tim Spencer, Running Backs Chuck Stobart, Wide Receivers Jon Tenuta, Defensive Backs Location: Columbus, OH Stadium (Capacity): Ohio Stadium (89,841) Playing Surface: PrescriptionAth|eticTurf(Natural) Press Box Phone: (614) 292-1812 Nickname: Buckeyes Colors: Scarlet and Gray Conference: Big Ten Enrollment: 49,542 Director of Athletics: Andy Geiger AD’s Phone Number: (614) 292-7572 Football Office Phone: (614) 292-2531 Best Time to Call Head Coach: Contact Julie Bonfini in Football Office Sports Information Office: Office Phone: (614) 292-6861 Fax Phone: (614) 292-8547 Sports Information Director/Football Contact: Steve Snapp Home Phone: (614) 791-9675 Asst. Director of Media Relations: Gerry Emig Home Phone: TBA Lettermen Returning (40): 12 Offense, 25 Defense, 3 Specialists Lettermen Lost (16): 9 Offense, 6 Defense, 1 Specialist Starters Returning (19): 6 Offense, 10 Defense, 3 Specialists Starters Lost (6): 5 Offense, 1 Defense Offensive System: ‘‘I’’ with variations Defensive System: 4-3 Captains: TBA Offensive Starters Returning (6): LT Orlando Pace; C Juan Porter; RG LeShun Daniels; RT Eric Gohlstin; SE Buster Tillman; FB Nicky Sualua Defensive Starters Returning (10): DE Mike Vrabel; DE Mat Finkes; NT Luke Fickell; LB Kevin Johnson; LB Ryan Miller; LB Greg Bellisari; CB Shawn Springs; CB Ty Howard; FS Anthony Gwinn; SS Rob Kelly Top Returning Rushers: Pepe Pearson, 82 att., 385 yards, 4.7 avg., 3TDs Jermon Jackson, 38 att., 169 yards, 4.4 avg., 0 TD Top Returning Passers: Stanley Jackson, 16-25-1, 202 yards, .640, 2 TDs Top Returning Tacklers: Mike Vrabel, 44 solos, 19 assists, 63 total, 26 TFL, 13 sacks, 1 PBU Ryan Miller, 48 solos, 44 assists, 92 total, 4 TFL Greg Bellisari, 54 solos, 44 assists, 98 total, 5 TFL, 1 sack All-America Candidates: LT Orlando Pace, DE Matt Finkes, DE Mike Vrabel, CB Shawn Springs Top Newcomers: LB Andy Katzenmoyer, L Jefferson Kelley Pitt-Ohio State Series: Date Pitt OSU Nov.2, 1929. ................ .. 18 .................. .. 2 Nov. 15, 1930 ................. .. 7 ................ .. 16 Oct. 22, 1932 .................. .. O .................. .. 0 Oct. 10, 1936 .................. .. 6 .................. .. 0 Sept. 28, 1940 ................ .. 7 ................ .. 30 Nov. 1, 1941. ................ .. 14 ................ .. 21 Nov. 7, 1942. ................ .. 19 ................ .. 59 Nov. 6, 1943 ................... .. 6 ................ .. 46 Nov. 11, 1944 ............... .. 19 ................ .. 54 Nov. 10, 1945 ................. .. 0 ................ .. 14 Nov. 9, 1946 ................. .. 13 ................ .. 20 Oct. 25, 1947 ................ .. 12 .................. .. 0 Totals: Pitt 5, Ohio State 18, Tied 1 -— Points: Pitt 290, Ohio State 507 Date Pitt OSU Nov. 6, 1948 ................... .. 0 ................ .. 41 Nov. 5, 1949 ................. .. 10 ................ .. 14 Oct. 7, 1950 .................... .. 7 ................ .. 41 Nov. 10, 1951 ............... .. 14 ................ .. 16 Nov. 8, 1952 ................. .. 21 ................ .. 14 Nov. 6, 1954 ................... .. 0 ................ .. 26 Jan. 2, 1984 .................. .. 23 ................ .. 28 Sept. 14, 1985 ................ .. 7 ................ ..1O Sept. 17, 1988 .............. .. 42 ................ .. 10 Sept. 17, 1993 .............. .. 28 ................ .. 63 Sept. 18, 1994 ................ .. 3 ................ .. 27 Sept. 23, 1995 .............. .. 14 ................ .. 54 I 996 Pitt ,Footl3al'f CompUSA Florid Citrus Bowl Norwest Su Kickoff: TB “W. Tuesday, Sun Bowl .. 31,1996 L (407) .. 4:- - Last Year: Ten ee 20 Ohio State 14 FedEx ange I Kicko Mond , _ 1996 Joe Fl ' ' Miami TV: C Las Vegas Bwl » Kickoff: 9 p. .— Thursda . - \ Jackso L (904) 9 ‘- V - Ww#¥»~*:”°‘ Last Year: Syracuse 41 Clemson O 3‘; a 27 Last Year: iriginia 34 eorgi Kickoff: T Tuesday 9. mber 1996 Indepe - - ’ = Shrev _b M TV: E $3 P.O. B . 7 9 Shreve % (318) 221- 4» Last Year L ichigan State 26 Rose Bowl Kickoff: 5 p.;:rir.;3;1‘. £%<,>,»,,f Wednesday, A ‘,: 1997 Rose Bowl Pasadena‘, « (818) 449-420 ,5 A Last Year: U ‘ifilZi.;;N6rthwestern 32 Last Year: Kansas 51 UCLA 30 I996 .7-‘itt Footfiaff Poulan Weed r lnde endence Bowl 1 Friday, Ii‘ Liberty Bowl Memphis, T : (901) 79 Carolina 20 Arkansas 10 Plymouth Holiday Bowl Kickoff- Mondayé, " 30, 1996 Jack Morphy aflaim San Diego,C.,A TV: ESPN ‘ P.O. Bo>g §Q1fl0Q ,_ San Diego“, CA 92160 (619) 283-5808 a Last Year: Kansas St. 54 Colorado St. 21 Nokia Sugar Bowl Kickoff: 7 pm” , Thursday, J Superdome‘ New Orleans,,|$; -*—l ?,‘.< 03> cnw (5o4i,;: ._ , Last Year. Virginia Tech 28 Texas 10 Copper Bowl Kickoff: 8 ' :‘V__H_B,. ,_.. .. ichigan 20 *All times are local times at game sites I998 PITT Ffl[lTBA|.|. I995 Opponents MIAMI /I-'Ia./ September 28 Orange Bowl Ryan Cleent Quarterback Butch Davis Head Coach Ll MIAMI ; 1996 Schedule $2’ Aug. 31 ........ ..at Memphis Sept. 7 ......... ..THE CITADEL Sept. 12 ....... ..at Rutgers Sept. 28 ....... .. PITTSBURGH Oct. 12 ........ .. FLORIDA STATE ;, Oct. 19 ........ ..EAST CAROLINA Oct. 26 ........ ..at West Virginia Nov. 2 .......... ..at Temple Nov. 16 ........ ..VlRGINlA TECH Nov. 23 ........ ..BOSTON COLLEGE Nov. 30 ........ ..at Syracuse «jg avatar, no ;.4/~V,. 1995 Results (8-3) at UCLA ...................................... ..31-8 L FLORIDA A&M ............................ ..49-3 W at Virginia Tech ........................... ..13-7 L j; at Florida State .......................... ..41-17 L RUTGERS ................................ ..56-21 w at Pittsburgh .............................. ..17-16 W TEMPLE .................................... ..36-12 W 3 BAYLOR ................................... ..35-14 w at Boston College ...................... ..17-14 W WEST VIRGINIA ....................... ..17-12 W SYRACUSE .............................. ..35-24 W Noon, EDT (Big East TV) Miami Facts: Head Coach: Butch Davis Alma Mater (Year): Arkansas (1974) Years at Present School (Record): One Year (8-3) Years Coaching (Overall Record): One Year (8-3) Assistant Coaches: Larry Coker, Offensive Coordinator Bill Miller, Defensive Coordinator Art Kehoe, Offensive Line Chuck Pagano, Defensive Backs Greg Mark, Defensive Line Randy Shannon, Linebackers Don Soldinger, Running Backs Curtis Johnson, Wide Receivers Rob Chudzinski, Tight Ends Location: Coral Gables, FL Stadium (Capacity): Orange Bowl (74,476) Playing Surface: Prescription Athletic Turf (Natural) Press Box Phone: TBA Nickname:Hurricanes Colors: Orange, Green and White Conference: Big East Enro|Iment:13,842 Director of Athletics: Paul Dee AD’s Phone Number: (305) 284-2673 Football Office Phone: (305) 284-2674 Best Time to Call Head Coach: Arrange inten/iews through SID Office Sports Information Office: Office Phone: (305) 284-3244 Fax Phone: (305)284-2807 Asst. Athletic Director for Communications: Linda Britton Home Phone: (305) 247-6783 Sports Information Director/Football Contact: Bob Burda Home Phone: (305)596-7192 Lettermen Returning (59): 25 Offense, 30 Defense, 4 Specialists Lettermen Lost (8): 5 Offense, 1 Defense, 2 Specialists Starters Returning (17): 7 Offense, 10 Defense, 0 Specialists Starters Lost (6): 3 Offense, 1 Defense, 2 Specialists Offensive System: Pro Set Defensive System:4-3 Multiple Captains: TBA Offensive Starters Returning (7): OT Kerlin Blaise/J. Johnson; OTJ. Johnson; QB Ryan Clement; TB Danyell Ferguson/Dyral McMillan; WR Yatil Green; OT J Ina/Shabaka Abdul-Majid; C K.C. Jones/Mike Wehner; RB Ricky Perry/Richard Mercier Defensive Starters Returning (10): LE Kenard Lang; LTMarvin Davis/Chad Pegues; RT Denny Fortney; RE Kenny Holmes; WLB James Burgess; SLB Twan Russell; CB Carlos Jones; CB Earl Little; FS Tremain Mack; SS Chris Gibson Top Returning Rushers: Danyell Ferguson, 212 att., 1,069 yards, 5.0 avg.,12 TDs Dyral McMillan, 81 att., 322 yards, 4.0 avg., 3 TDs Trent Jones 28 att., 125 yards, 4.5 avg., 2 TDs Top Returning Passer: Ryan Clement, 119-201, .592, 1,638 yards, 7 TDs, 10 int. Top Returning Tacklers: James Burgess, 32 solos, 55 assists, 87 total Kenny Holmes, 39 solos, 40 assists, 79 total Earl Little, 42 solos, 35 assists, 77 total Marvin Davis, 33 solos, 43 assists, 76 total All-America Candidates: MLB James Burgess; QB Ryan Clement; TB Danyell Ferguson; DE Kenny Holmes; C K.C. Jones; OG Ricky Perry; LB Twan Russell Top Newcomers: TB James Jackson; LB Nathaniel Webster; CB Duane Starks, K Andy Crosland Pitt-Miami Series: Date Pitt Miami Oct. 28, 1950 ............ .. 0 ........................... .. 28 Dec. 7, 1951 ........... .. 21 ............................. .. 7 Oct. 29, 1955 ............ .. 7 ........................... .. 21 Dec. 8, 1956 ........... .. 14 ............................. .. 7 Dec. 7, 1957 ........... .. 13 ........................... .. 28 Oct. 8, 1960 ............ .. 17 ............................. .. 6 Sept. 16, 1961 ........ .. 10 ............................. .. 7 Sept. 15,1962 ........ .. 14 ........................... .. 23 Nov. 30, 1963 ......... .. 31 ........................... .. 20 Oct. 17, 1964 .......... .. 20 ........................... .. 20 Oct. 23, 1965 .......... .. 28 ........................... .. 14 Nov. 11, 1966 ......... .. 14 ........................... .. 38 TOTALS: Pitt 8, Miami 14, Tied 1—TotaI Points: Pitt 308, Miami 563 Date Pitt Miami Oct. 21, 1967 ............ .. 0 ........................... .. 58 Nov. 1,1968 ............. .. 0 ........................... .. 48 Oct. 24, 1970 .......... .. 28 ........................... .. 17 Oct. 16,1976 .......... .. 36 ........................... .. 19 Oct. 22, 1984 ............ .. 7 ........................... .. 27 Nov. 8, 1986 ........... .. 10 ........................... .. 37 Nov. 11, 1989 ........... .. 3 ........................... .. 24 Nov. 3, 1990 ............. .. 0 ........................... .. 45 Nov. 6, 1993 ............. .. 7 ........................... .. 35 Nov. 12,1994 ......... .. 12 ........................... .. 17 Oct. 21, 1995 .......... .. 16 ........................... .. 17 I 996 Pitt Footfvaff I996 PITT FOOTBALL Tl-‘MPH-' October 5 Pitt Stadium 1:30 p.m., EST (Homecoming) Henry Burris Quarterback l'—"| Ron Dickerson Head Coach TEMPLE UNIVERSITY 1996 Schedule Aug. 31 ........ ..at Eastern Michigan jff Sept. 7 ......... ..WASHINGTON STATE Sept. 14 ....... ..at Bowling Green Sept. 21 ....... .. PENN STATE (Giants Stadium) Oct. 5 .......... ..at Pittsburgh [.17 Oct. 12 ........ ..at Virginia Tech Oct. 19 ........ ..wEsT VIRGINIA if Oct. 26 ........ ..at Rutgers Nov.2 .......... ..MlAM| Nov. 16 ....... ..at Boston College 77 Nov. 23 ........ ..SYRACUSE 1995 Results (1-10) at Kansas State ........................... ..34-7 L at West Virginia ......................... ..24-13 L at Penn State ............................ ..66-14 L BOWLING GREEN ................... ..37-31 L at Syracuse ............................... ..31-14 L PITTSBURGH ........................... ..29-27 W at East Carolina ........................ ..32-22 L at Miami .................................... ..36-12 L BOSTON COLLEGE ................... ..10-9 L VIRGINIA TECH+ ..................... ..38-16 L RUTGERS ................................ ..23-20 W +at RFK Stadium L Temple Facts: Head Coach: Ron Dickerson Alma Mater (Year): Kansas State (1971) Years at Present School (Record): Three years (4-29) Years Coaching (Overall): Three years (4-29) Assistant Coaches: Steve Goldman, Assistant Head Coach/ Quarterbacks Nick Gasparato, Offensive Coordinator/ Tight Ends Dale Strahm, Def. Coordinator/Linebackers Eric Gudger, Wide Receivers Ted Heath, Outside Linebackers Ron McCrone, Defensive Backs Daryl Patterson, Defensive Tackles Chris Roulhac, Running Backs Bob Stanley, Offensive Line Location:Phi|ade|phia, PA Stadium (Capacity):Veterans Stadium (66,592) Press Box Phone: (215) 271 -1015 Nickname:Ow|s Colors: Cherry and White Conference: Big East Enro|lment:32,000 Director of Athletics: Dave O'Brien AD’s Phone Number: (215) 204-7447 Football Office Phone: (215) 204-7441 Best Time to Call Head Coach: 11:30 a.m. Sports Information Office: Office Phone: (215) 204-7445 Fax Phone: (215) 204-7499 Asst. AD for Comm./Football Contact: Scott Cathcart Home Phone: TBA Lettermen Returning (37): 19 Offense, 18 Defense, 1 Specialist Lettermen Lost (9): 4 Offense, 5 Defense, 2 Specialists Starters Returning (16): 9 Offense, 7 Defense Starters Lost (7): 3 Offense, 4 Defense Offensive System: Pro-Set Defensive System:4-3 Captains: Henry Burris, Tim Terry, Al Singleton, Eric Johnson Offensive Starters Returning (9): LG Ed Bowen; RT Eric Johnson; FL Van Johnson; QB Henry Burris; OT Roger Chanoine; RB Ramond Lee; FB Frank Carter; SE Troy Kersey; SE Kevin Walker Defensive Starters Returning (7): DE Tim Terry; LB Al Singleton; DE Jason Davis; FS Ted McDuffie; NT Tealang Lloyd; CB Lamond Adams; CD Deadrake Epps Top Returning Rushers: Eugene Culbreath, 103 att., 451 yards, 4.4 avg., 2 TDs Ramod Lee, 88 att., 329 yards, 3.7 avg., 6 TDs Frank Carter, 32 att., 120 yards, 3.8 avg., 1 TD Top Returning Passer: Henry Burris, 139-300, .463, 2,004 yards, 11 TDs, 17 Int. Top Returning Tacklersz Al Singleton, 101 solos, 50 assists, 151 total, 6 TFL, 1 sack Ted McDuffie, 75 solos, 11 assists, 86 total, 2 PBU Tim Terry, 33 solos, 39 assists, 72 total, 8 TFL, 4 sacks All-America Candidates: QB Henry Burris, LB Al Singleton, WR Van Johnson, FS Ted McDuffie, DE Tim Terry, NT Tealang Lloyd Top Newcomers: DL Dan Mayer, P Josh Boles, WR Kenyatta Carter Pitt-Temple Series: Date Pitt Temple OCt.1,1938 .......... ..28 .................. .. 6 Nov.4, 1939 ......... .. 13 .................. .. 7 Oct. 27, 1945 .......... .. O .................. .. 6 Oct.12,1946 .......... ..0 .................. .. O Nov.9, 1974 ......... .. 35 ................. ..24 OCt.11,1975 ........ ..55 .................. .. 6 Sept.25, 1976 ...... .. 21 .................. .. 7 Sept.24, 1977 ...... .. 76 .................. .. O Sept.23, 1978 ...... .. 20 ................. .. 12 Sept.29, 1979 ...... .. 10 .................. .. 9 Sept.27, 1980 ...... .. 36 .................. .. 2 Nov.21, 1981 ....... .. 35 .................. .. 0 OCt.16,1982 ........ ..38 ................. ..17 TOTALS: Pitt 19, Temple 6, Tied 1 — Total Points: Pitt 709, Temple 292 Date Pitt Temple Sept. 10,1983 ...... .. 35 .................. .. 0 Sept.22, 1984 ...... .. 12 ................. .. 13 Nov.9, 1985 ......... .. 21 ................. .. 17 Oct.4,1986 .......... ..13 ................. ..19 Sept. 19, 1987 ...... .. 21 ................. ..24 Oct.15,1988 ........ ..42 .................. .. 7 Oct.7, 1989 .......... .. 27 .................. .. 3 Nov. 10, 1990 ....... .. 18 ................. ..28 Sept.14,1991 ...... .. 26 .................. .. 7 Oct.17,1992 ........ .. 27 ................. ..20 Nov.20, 1993 ....... .. 28 ................. .. 10 Oct.29, 1994 ........ .. 45 ................. .. 19 Oct.14,1995 ........ .. 27 ................. ..29 I 996 fpitt .Foot6cIII' I998 PITT FOOTBALL SW?/lDll5l-' October 12 Carrier Dome Noon, EDT (Big East TV) onovdn McNc:bb Quarterback PoiulPasquciIoni Head Coach SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY I-8-7-O 1996 Schedule Sept. 7 ......... ..NORTH CAROLINA Sept. 21 ....... ..at Minnesota 3:‘ Sept. 28 ....... ..VIRG|N|A TECH* Oct. 5 .......... .. RUTGERS* Oct. 12 ........ ..PlTTSBURGH* Oct. 26 ........ ..at Boston College* Nov.2 .......... ..at West Virginia* Nov.9 .......... ..at Tulane Nov. 16 ........ ..ARMY Nov. 23 ........ ..atTempIe* NOV. 30 ........ ..M|AM|* 1995 Results (9-3) at North Carolina .................... .. 20-9 W EAST CAROLINA ................ .. 27-24 L MINNESOTA ........................ ..27-17 W at Rutgers ............................ .. 27-17 W TEMPLE ............................... .. 31-14 W EASTERN MICHIGAN ......... ..52-24 W WEST VIRGINIA .................... .. 22-0 W at Virginia Tech ...................... .. 31-7 L at Pittsburgh ......................... .. 42-10 W BOSTON COLLEGE ............ ..58-29 W at Miami ............................... .. 35-24 L vs. C|emson+ ......................... .. 41-0 W +Toyota Gator Bowl Syracuse Facts: Head Coach: Paul Pasqualoni Alma Mater (Year): Penn State (1972) Years at Present School: Five years (42-15-1) Years Coaching (Overall Record): 10 years (76-32-1) Assistant Coaches: Kevin Rogers, Assistant Head Coach/Quarter- backs George DeLeone, Offensive Coordinator/Offen- sive Line Steve Addazio, Tight Ends/Tackles Teryl Austin, Secondary Norm Gerber, Defensive Coordinator/ Inside Line- backers Bob Griffin, Wide Receivers Ed Orgeron, Defensive Line Chris Rippon, Outside Linebackers/Special Teams David Walker, Running Backs Location: Syracuse, NY Stadium (Capacity): Carrier Dome (50,000) Playing Surface: AstroTurf Press Box Phone: (315)443-4241 Nickname: Orangemen Colors: Orange Conference: Big East Enrollment: 10,200 Director of Athletics: Jake Crouthamel AD’s Phone Number: (315) 444-2385 Football Office Phone: (315) 443-4791 Best Time to Call Head Coach: Contact SID office Sports Information Office: Office Phone: (315) 443-2608 Fax Phone: (315) 443-2076 Sports Information Director/Football Contact: Larry Kimball Home Phone: (315) 637-8716 Assistant Sports Information Director: Bill Dyer Home Phone: (315) 637-2312 Lettermen Returning (35): 17 Offense, 17 Defense, 1 Specialist Lettermen Lost (15): 10 Offense, 4 Defense, 1 Specialist Starters Returning (16): 7 Offense, 8 Defense, 1 Specialist Starters Lost (7): 4 Offense, 3 Defense Offensive System: Pro Option Defensive System: 3-4 Multiple, 4-3 Captains: Harvey Pennybacker, Malcolm Tho- mas, Kevin Abrams Offensive Starters Returning (7): C Harvey Pennypacker; OT Shelton Prescott;OT Brent Warren; TE Roland Will- iams; QB Donovan McNabb; TB Malcolm Thomas; FB Terry Morris Defensive Starters Returning (8): DT Scott Freeney; NG-DT Jason Walters; ILB Mike Brown; ILB Dana Cottrell; OLB Nate Hemsley; CB Kevin Abrams; CB Rod Gadson; FS Donovin Darius Top Returning Rusher: Malcolm Thomas, 124 att., 609 yards, 4.9 avg. 8 TDs Rob Konrad, 63 att., 433 yards, 6.9 avg., 7 TDs Top Returning Passer: Donovan McNabb, 128-207, .618, 1 ,991 yards, 16 TDs, 6 Int. Top Returning Tacklers: FS Donovin Darius, 79 solos, 52 assists, 131 total, 2 TFL, 2 Int. OLB Nate Hemsley, 86 solos, 33 assists, 119 total, 3% sacks, 2 TFL, 1 Int. All-America Candidates: DB Kevin Abrams, P Sean Reali, QB Donovan McNabb Top Newcomers: OT John Wellington, OT Jeff Pilon, C Cory Bowen, FB Nick Sudano, DT Donald Dinkins, DB Vernon Banks, DB Keith Bulluck Pitt-Syracuse Series: Date Pitt Syr. Date Pitt Syr. Date Pitt Syr. Oct.21,1916 ..... .. 30 .... .. 0 Nov.3, 1962 ....... .. 24 .... .. 6 Nov.3, 1979 ....... .. 28 .... .. 21 Oct.20,1917 ..... .. 28 .... .. 0 Nov.2, 1963 ....... .. 35 27 Nov.1,1980 ....... .. 43 ...... .. 6 Oct. 18, 1919 ...... .. 3 24 Oct. 31, 1964 ........ .. 6 21 Oct. 24, 1981 ...... .. 23 .... .. 10 Oct. 20, 1920 ...... .. 7 .... .. 7 Oct. 30, 1965 ...... .. 13 51 Oct. 23, 1982 ...... .. 14 ...... .. 0 Oct. 22, 1921 .... .. 35 .... .. 0 Oct. 8, 1966 .......... .. 7 33 Oct. 29, 1983 ...... .. 13 .... .. 10 Oct. 21, 1922 .... ..21 14 Nov.4, 1967 ......... .. 7 14 Nov.3, 1984 ......... .. 7 .... .. 13 Oct. 20, 1923 ...... .. 0 .... .. 3 Oct. 12, 1968 ...... .. 17 50 Nov.2, 1985 ......... .. 0 .... .. 12 Nov.1,1924 ....... .. 7 .... .. 7 Nov.1,1969 ....... .. 21 20 Nov.1, 1986 ........ .. 20 .... .. 24 Nov.3, 1928 ..... .. 18 .... .. O Oct. 31, 1970 ...... .. 13 43 Oct. 31, 1987 ...... .. 10 .... .. 24 Oct.18,1930 .... ..14 .... ..0 Oct. 30,1971 ...... ..31 21 Dec. 3,1988 ......... ..7 .... ..24 Sept.24, 1955 22 12 Oct.28, 1972 ........ .. 6 10 Sept.23, 1989 .... .. 30 .... .. 23 Sept.29, 1956 14 .... .. 7 Nov.3, 1973 ....... .. 28 14 Sept. 22, 1990 .... .. 20 .... .. 20 Nov.2, 1957 ..... .. 21 24 Nov.2, 1974 ........ .. 21 13 Oct.19,1991 ...... .. 27 .... .. 31 Nov.1,1958 ..... ..13 16 Nov.1,1975 ....... ..38 .... ..0 Oct. 31,1992 ...... .. 10 .... .. 41 Oct. 31, 1959 ...... .. 0 35 Oct. 30, 1976 ...... .. 23 13 OCt.16, 1993 ....... .. 21 .... .. 24 Oct.29, 1960 ..... .. 10 .... .. 0 Oct. 22, 1977 ...... .. 28 21 Oct.4, 1994 .......... .. 7 .... .. 31 Nov.4, 1961 ....... .. 9 28 Nov.4, 1978 ....... .. 18 17 Nov. 11,1995 ..... .. 10 .... .. 42 TOTALS: Pitt 25, Syracuse 23, Tied 3 — Total Points: Pitt 878, Syracuse 907 1996 Pitt J"oot6cil'l' I998 PITT FOOTBALL Fronk Beamer ‘* Head Coach *Fridaygame 1995 Results (10-2) j BOSTON COLLEGE ............ ..20-14 L 5” CINCINNATI .......................... ..16-O L MIAMI ..................................... ..13-7 W , at Pittsburgh ......................... ..26-16 W at Navy ................................... ..14-0 W AKRON ................................ ..77-27 W at Rutgers ............................ ..45-17 W ° at West Virginia ...................... ..27-O W SYRACUSE ........................... ..31-7 W TempIe* ................................ .. 38-16 W I atvirginia ............................. ..36-29 W Texas+ ................................. ..28-10 W VIRGINIA TEHII October 26 Lane Stadium Noon, EDT (Big East TV) Cornell Brown Defensive End 1996 Schedule Sept. 7 ......... .. at Akron Sept. 14 ....... ..at Boston College Sept. 21 ....... .. RUTGERS Sept. 28 ....... .. at Syracuse Oct. 12 ........ ..TEMPLE Oct. 26 ........ .. PITTSBURGH Nov. 2 .......... ..S.W. LOUISIANA Nov. 9 .......... .. EAST CAROLINA Nov. 16 ........ ..at Miami Nov. 23 ........ ..WEST VIRGINIA Nov. 29 ........ ..VIRGINIA* *at Washington, DC +Nokia Sugar Bowl Virginia Tech Facts: Head Coach: Frank Beamer Alma Mater (Year): Virginia Tech (1969) Years at Present School: 9 years (51 -49-2) Years Coaching (Overall Record): 15 years (93-72-4) Assistant Coaches: Billy Hite, Assistant Head Coach/Running Backs Rick Bustle, Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Bud Foster, Def. Coordinator/Inside Linebackers Jim Cavanaugh, Outside Linebackersi Strong Safeties J.B. Grimes, Offensive Line Bryan Stinespring, Tight Ends/Offensive Line Terry Strock, Wide Receivers Lou West, Defensive Backs Charley Wiles, Defensive Line Location: Blacksburg, VA Stadium (Capacity): Lane Stadiumi Worsham Field (51 ,00O) Playing Surface: Natural Grass Press Box Phone: (540) 231-4905 Nickname: Hokies, Fighting Gobblers Colors: Chicago Maroon, Burnt Orange Conference: Big East Enrollment: 22,873 Director of Athletics: Dave Braine AD’s Phone Number: (540)231-3977 Football Office Phone: (540)231-4132 Best Time to Call Head Coach: Contact SID Office Sports Information Office Office Phone: (540)231-6726 Fax Phone: (540)231-6984 Director of Media Relations/Football Contact: Jack Williams Home Phone: (540)951-0963 Sports Information Director: Dave Smith Home Phone: (540)951-8024 Lettermen Returning (40): 19 Offense, 20 Defense, 1 Specialist Lettermen Lost (16): 7 Offense, 8 Defense, 1 Specialist Starters Returning (13): 6 Offense, 6 Defense, 1 Specialist Starters Lost (1 1): 5 Offense, 5 Defense, 1 Specialist Offensive System: Multiple Defensive System: 4-3-4 Captains: Game captains Offensive Starters Returning (6): TE Bryan Jennings; OT Jay Hagood; OG Gennaro Dinapoli; C Billy Conaty; QB Jim Druckenmiller; FB Brian Edmonds Defensive Starters Returning (6): E Cornell Brown; LB Myron Newsome, LB Brandon Semones, CB Larry Green, CB Loren Johnson; FS Torrian Gray Top Returning Rushers: Ken Oxendine, 106 att., 593 yards, 5.6 avg., 4 TDs Marcus Parker, 46 att., 267 yards, 5.8 avg., 5 TDs Top Returning Passer: Jim Druckenmiller, 151 -294, 2,103yards, .514, 14TDs, 11 Ints Top Returning Tacklers: Cornell Brown, 53 solos, 50 assists, 1 03 total, 14 sacks, 25 TFL Torrian Gray, 53 solos, 34 assists, 87 total, 1 sack, 2 TFL All—America Candidates: DE Cornell Brown; C Bill Conaty; OT Jay Hagood; QB Jim Duckmiller Top Newcomers: DL Robert Adams; DL Carl Bradley; DB Ike Charlton; DB Lorenzo Ferguson; PK Shayne Graham Pitt-Virginia Tech Series: Date Pitt VT Sept. 11,1993 .................. .. 21 ................. .. 63 Oct. 22, 1994 ...................... .. 7 ................. .. 45 Totals: Pitt 0, Virginia Tech 3 — Points: Pitt 44, Virginia Tech 134 Date Pitt Sept. 30, 1995 .................. .. 16 ................. .. 26 I 996 Pitt J-'oot6al'f I998 PITT FOOTBALL 82 I996 opponents 1 Boston ciollege-Facts: October Head Coach: Dan Henning Lettermen Returning (41): . . Alma Mater (Year): William & Mary (1964) 18 Offense, 22 Defense, 1 Specialist Pltt I U m Years at Present School (Record): Lettermen Lost (15): T 11-12-1 90ff ,5Df ,1S '|'t 8 p'rn'! (ESPN) Yea\rVs0C)::1ac:tSIi(r1g (Ovei)'a|l Record): Starter:rRS:turni:§§): pecla '8 Two years (11-12-1); 7 years in NFL (22-41 -1) 8 Offense, 7 Defense, 1 Specialist 3 Assistant Coaches: Starters Lost (12): 3 A " Phil Elmassian, Def. Coordinator/Secondary 3 Offense, 4 Defense, 1 Specialist Jerry Azzinaro, Defensive Line Offensive System: Multiple Bob Harrison, Wide Receivers Defensive System: "46" Steve Kragthorpe, Quarterbacks Captains: TBA Terry Malone, Offensive Line Offensive Starters Returnin 8 : 9 Bill McGovern,Outside Linebackers FB Omari Walker: WR Kenyatta Watson; WR John McGregor, Running Backs Steve Everson; TE Todd Follack; TE Michael Al Paquette, Tight Ends/Special Teams Hemmert; OG Mark Nori; OG Doug Brezezinskl; Tom Throckmorton, Inside Linebackers OT Dan Oriskovich Location: Chestnut Hill, MA Defensive Starters Returning (7): 1» .: — . . .: Stadium (Capacity): Alumni Stadium (44,500) DL Nick Gianacakos; DL Stalin Colinet; LB Matt ’ Dan Henning Dan Oriskovich Playing Surface: Po|yNit Haff; LB Markell Blount; LB Bobby Edmonds; S Head Coach Offensive '|'ac|(|e :re:s Box lghoine: (617) 552-4747 T Eiqeiryl Po_rter|;qCBrl‘<1ernan Spelght 1c name: ag es op e urnmg us ers: " Colors: Maroon and Gold Mike Cloud, 102 att., 626 yards, 6.1 avg., 2 TDs Conference: Big East Omari Walker, 124 att., 538 yards, 4.3 avg., 6 Enrollment: 8,894 TDs Director of Athletics: Chet Gladchuk Jamall Anderson, 27 att., 126 yards, 4.7 avg., 1 AD’s Phone Number: (617) 552-4860 TD Football Office Phone: (617) 552-3010 Top Returning Passer: Best Time to Call Head Coach: Matt Hasselbeck, 27-60, 280 yards, .450, 2 TDs, Teleconference 12:30 p.m. Tuesday 7 Int. Sports Information Office: Top Returning Tacklers: 1996 schedule Office Phone: (617) 552-3004 Matt Haff, 74 solos, 20 assists, 94 total A 31 t H .. Fax Phone: (617) 552-4903 Daryl Porter, 50 solos, 24 assists, 74 total U9" """" " a awa" Associate AD/Sports Info./Football Contact: Kernan Speight, 56 solos, 12 assists, 68 total N, Sept. 14 ------- --VIRGINIA TECH Reid Oslin Bobby Edmonds, 41 solos, 26 assists, 67 total ” Sept 21 _______ __ at Michigan Home Phone: (617) 826-6661 All-America Candidates: S Daryl Porter, OT Dan Sept 28 NAVY Oriskovich, OG Mark Nori ' """" " . . . Top Newcomers: Oct’ 5 """"" " at West V'rgm'a C Damien Woody, WR Anthony DiCosmo Oct. 12 ........ .. at Cincinnati Oct. 19 ........ .. RUTGERS Oct. 26 ........ ..SYRACUSE §":*“”"»‘““‘*§"53“\"’~“*?1\”“‘?‘»"@§‘<*«§§*?' j§V;&§»@*&®‘ wm;9;@:ai., , ~: - T ; V Oct. 31* ....... ..at Pittsburgh , A 1 Nov. 9 .......... ..NOTRE DAME ’1""**">3°$.*°;" Cotiseesem Nov. 16 ........ ..TEMPLE Nov.23 ......... .. at Miami Date Pitt BC gate Pitt BC *T'hurSday Night E19396 .................... .. 23 ...................... .. 8:1. 31, 1981 .................... .. 29 ...................... .. 24 . , ............................................. .. pt. 21, 1985 .................. ..22 ...................... .. 29 Oct. 23, 1971 .................... .. 22 ...................... .. 40 Oct. 3, 1987 ...................... ..1o ...................... .. 13 1995 Results (4-8) Oct. 21, 1972 .................... .. 35 ...................... .. 20 Oct. 1,1988 ...................... .. 31 ...................... .. 34 Vs_ Ohio state» ____________________________ __33.5 L Oct. 20, 1973 .................... ..28 ...................... .. 14 Sept. 9, 1989 .................... ..29 ...................... ..1o at Virginia Tech _________________________ __ 20_14 W got. ................... .. ...................... .. 1; :ept.28,1199991O .................... .. ........................ .. 6 I I I I I I I I I I I - I I I I I I I I I - I . - I I I . . 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L 7, ..................... .. ........................ .................... .. 0 ...................... .. at Michigan State ---------------------- --25-21 L Oct. 5’ 1979 ::::::::::::'“:":::::: 28 :::::::::i::;::::::;:::; 7 Sept. 24’ 1994':::;::::::::::::::;“19 """""""""""" " 21 PITTSBURGH ............................. .. 17-0 W Sept. 13,1980 ........III.II .... -14 ........................ -1; Oct. 7, 1995 oIllililllliiiiiiiiifliii 17 WEST VIRGINIA ....................... ..31-19 L ARMY """"""""""""""""""""""""""" "49'7 L Totals: Pitt 11, Boston College 9, — Total Points: Pitt 438, Boston College 380 at Notre Dame ........................... ..20-10 L at Temple .................................... ..10-9 W MIAMI ........................................ ..17-14 L at Syracuse ............................... ..58-29 L at Rutgers ................................. ..41-38 W *Kickoff 1,~>««««1'~1:19%,,,-,, ,3, .4 . , , .3, Classic XIII (Giants Stadium) 1996 J7‘itt Footfinff I996 PITT FOOTBALL 83 I996 opponents Notre Dame Facts: IIIUTBE DAME November 16 Notre Dame Stadium 1:30 p.m., EST (NBC) Lettermen Returning (37): 19 Offense, 16 Defense, 2 Specialists Lettermen Lost (19 ): 10 Offense, 9 Defense Starters Returning (16): 7 Offense, 7 Defense, 2 Specialists Starters Lost (7): 3 Offense, 4 Defense Offensive System: Multiple Defensive System: 3-4 Captains: Lyron Cobbins, Marc Edwards, Ron Powlus Offensive Starters Returning (7): QB Ron Powlus; RB Autry Denson; FB Marc Edwards; TE Pete Chryplewicz; C Rick Head Coach: Lou Holtz Alma Mater (Year): Kent State (1959) Years at Present School (Record): 10 years (92-27-2) Years Coaching (Overall Record): 26 years (208-92-7) Assistant Coaches: Bob Davie, Defensive Coordinator Dave Roberts, Off. Coordinator/Quarterbacks Bob Chmiel, Tight Ends/Recruiting Coordinator Kirk Doll, Outside Linebackers/Special Teams Tom McMahon, Defensive Secondary Urban Meyer, Receivers Joe Moore, Offensive Line Earle Mosley, Running Backs Charlie Strong, Defensive Line Kaczenski; OT Chris Clevenger; OT Mike Location: Notre Dame, IN Doughty Stadium (Capacity): Defensive Starters Returning (7): , Lou Hoflz Ron p0w|u5 Notre Dame Stadium (59,075) DE Renaldo Wynn; DE Corey Bennett; OLB Bert ; Head Coach Qugne.-back Playing Surface: Natural Grass Berry; OLB Kory Minor; ILB Lyron Cobbins; ILB Kinnon Tatum; CB Allen Rossum Top Returning Rusher: Randy Kinder, 143 att., 809 yards, 5.7 avg., 9 Press Box Phone: (219) 631-7810 Nickname: Fighting Irish Colors: Blue and Gold Conference: independent TDs, 52 long Enrollment: 10,126 Autry Denson, 137 att., 695 yards, 5.1 avg., 8 Director of Athletics: Mike Wadsworth TDs, 25 long AD’s Phone Number: (219) 631-6107 Football Office Phone: (219) 631-7475 Best Time to Call Head Coach: Tuesday Teleconference Sports Information Office: Office Phone: (219) 631-7516 Fax Phone: (219) 631-7941 Sports Information Director/Football Contact: John Heisler Home Phone: (219) 277-3523 Top Returning Passer: Ron Powlus, 124-217, 1,853 yards, .571, 12 TDs, 7 Int. Top Returning Tacklersz Lyron Cobbins, 82 solos, 23 assists, 105 total, 3 TFL, 1 sack, 5 Int. Kinnon Tatum, 53 solos, 29 assists, 82 total, 3 TFL, 0.5 sack, 1 int. All-America Candidate: QB Ron Powlus, LB Lyron Cobbins, FB Marc 1996 Schedule Sept. 5 ......... .. at Vanderbilt Sept. 14 ....... ..PURDUE Sept. 21 ....... .. at Texas I 996 Pitt J‘-'oot6a1'1' Sept. 28 ------- --OHIO STATE Assistant Sportslnformation Director: Edwards Oct. 12 ........ ..WASH|NGTON Mike Enright T0PNeWC0me|'S= Oct 19 AIR FORCE Home Phone: (219)287-8624 DL Jason Ching, TE Dan O'Leary, DL Brad ........ .. I Williams Nov. 2 .......... ..at Navy (Dublin, Ireland) Nov. 9 .......... ..at Boston College Nov. 16 ........ .. PITTSBURGH Pitt-Notre Dame Series: NOV‘ 23 """" "RUTGERS Y P'tt ND Year P'tt ND Y P'tt ND ear I I ear I N°V- 30 -------- --USO Oct. 25,1909 ...... ..o .... ..6 Oct.11,1952 .... ..22 18 Nov.6, 1971 ....... ..7 56 Oct.24,1911 ....... ..o .... ..o Oct.17,1953 .... ..14 ....23 Oct.14,1972 .... .. 16 ....42 Nov.2, 1912 ....... ..o .... ..3 Oct.9, 1954. ....... ..o 33 Oct. 10, 1973 .... .. 1o 31 1995 Results (9-3) Oct. 25, 1930 .... .. 19 35 Oct. 10, 1956 .... ..26 13 Nov. 16, 1974 10 14 NORTHWESTERN ______________ __ 17-15 L Oct. 23, 1931 .... .. 12 25 Oct.26,1957 ....... .. 7 13 Nov. 15, 1975 34 20 H3 ______________________________ _. _ W Oct. 29,1932 .... .. 12 .... ..o Nov. 8,1958 ..... ..29 ....26 Sept.11,1976 ....31 1o 3/ANu[;dE”; I T 3:12: W Oct.28,1933 .... ..14 .... ..o Nov.14,1959.....28....13 Sept.10,1977 .... ..9.... 19 BL ------------------------ -- ' Nov. 3,1934 ..... .. 19 .... ..o Nov.5,196O ..... ..2o 13 Oct.14,1978 .... .. 17 ....26 TEXAS ................................. ..56-27 W Oct.19,1935 ...... ..6 .... ..9 Nov.11,1961.....20....26 Nov. 6,1982 ..... .. 16 ....31 atohio state ________________________ __45-25 L Oct. 24,1936 .... ..26 .... ..o Oct.10,1962 .... ..22 ....43 Nov. 5,1983 ..... ..21 16 - _ Nov. 6,1937 ..... ..21 .... ..6 Nov. 9,1963 ..... ..27 .... ..7 Oct.11, 1986 .... ..1o .... .. 9 it We,‘,Sh'ngt°n """"""""""" "2: a Sept. 25, 1943 .... .. 0 41 Nov.7, 1964 ..... .. 15 17 Oct.10, 1987 .... .. 30 22 ‘ml’ ----------------------------------- --2 ' Sept.30,1944 .... ..o ....58 Nov. 6,1965 ..... ..13 ....69 Oct. 8,1988 ...... ..2o ....3o USC ..................................... .. 38-10 W Oct. 20, 1945 ...... .. 9 39 Nov.5,1966 ....... .. 0 40 Oct. 27, 1990 .... .. 22 31 BOSTON COLLEGE ____________ _,2o-1o w Oct. 5, 1946 ........ ..o 33 Nov.11,1967 ..... ..o 38 Oct. 12, 1991 ...... ..7 42 NA ___________________________________ H _17 W Oct.4,1947 ........ ..6 ....4o Nov. 9,1968 ....... ..7 ....56 Oct.10,1992 .... ..21 52 U:/.YF 14 W Oct.2, 1948 ........ ..o 40 Nov. 8,1969 ...... ..7 49 Oct.9, 1993 ........ ..o 44 3 I" 0'99 --------------------------- -- ' Nov.11,1950 ..... ..7 18 Nov. 7,1970 ..... ..14 46 Florida State+ ....................... .. 31-26 L oct_ 20, 1951 ______ __ o 33 *G’a”’5 3’ad’“’" flange BOW’ TOTALS: Pitt16, Notre Dame 38, Tied1 — Points: Pitt 703, Notre Dame1,414 I996 PITT FOOTBALL 84 numz-'35 “"*9e'sFa°*s= Head Coach: Terry Shea Lettermen Returning (35): N?vembe_r Alma Mater (Year): Oregon (1968) 13 Offense, 20 Defense, 2 Specialists | um Years at Present School: First year Lettermen Lost (22): Years Coaching (Overall Record): 14 Offense, 6 Defense, 2 Specialists NOON, (ESPN) Two years (15-6-2) Starters Returning (11): Assistant Coaches: 3 Offense, 6 Defense, 2 Specialists Rod Sharpless, Defensive Coordinator Starters Lost (13): “ * Jim Benedict, Wide Receivers 8 Offense, 4 Defense, 1 Specialist Skip Fuller, Strength and Speed Enhancement Offensive System: Multiple Wally Gaskins, Running Back Defensive System: 4-4-3 Mike Gibson, Special Teamsffight Ends Captains: TBA Mike Gillhamer, Defensive Backs Offensive Starters Returning (3): Bill Laveroni, Offensive Line OT Jack McKiernan; WR Steve Harper; WR Dave Steckel, Defensive Line Reggie Funderburk Billy Thompson, Linebackers Defensive Starters Returning (6): Mario Verduzco, Recruiting and Evaluation OLB Rusty Swartz/Charles Woolridge; DT Location: New Brunswick, NJ Rashod Swinger; CB Derek Ward; FS Thomas Stadium (Capacity): Rutgers Stadium (42,000); Kelly; LB Brian Sheridan; CB Cameron Brian Sheridan Giants Stadium (76,000) Chadwick Linebacker Playing Surface: Natural Grass; Specialist Starters Returning (2): Giants Stadium (Artificial) PK Nick Mike-Mayer; P Jared Slovan Press Box Phone: (908) 445-0535; Top Returning Rushers: Giants Stadium—(201 ) 842-5211 Chad Bosch, 71 att. 356 yards, 5.0 avg, 2 TDs Nickname: Scarlet Knights Top Returning Passers: Colors: Scarlet NA ' Conference: Big East Top Returning Tacklers: Enrollment: 33,000 Brian Sheridan, 76 solos, 56 assists, 112 totals Director of Athletics: Frederick E. Gruninger Rashod Swinger, 23 solos, 28 assists, 51 totals F AD’s Phone Number: (908)932-8610 All-America Candidates: Football Office Phone:(908) 445-51 00 NA 3, 1996 schec|u|e Best Time to Call Head Coach: Top Newcomers: :53 _ 1 ________ H VILLAN VA Monday Big East Teleconference TE Marcus Luna, WR Andy Holland, RB Melvin éug 37 N AVY 0 Sports Information Office: Cobbs, WR Jason Smith, LB Art Dreher GP? --------- -- Office Phone: (908)445-4200 Sept. 12 ....... .. M|AM| Fax Phone:(908) 445-3053 Se t_ 21 _______ __ at Vir inia Tech Sports Information Director/Football Contact: (1 . p g Oct 5 at Syracuse Pete’ K°""a'Sk‘ Oct. 12 ........ .. ARMY Oct. 19 ........ ..at Boston College Oct. 26 ........ ..TEMPLE Nov. 9 .......... ..WEST VIRGINIA Nov. 23 ........ ..at Notre Dame V Nov. 30 ........ ..at Pittsburgh Pm'RUT99"5 393933 Date Pitt Rutgers Date Pitt Rutgers N0v.7, 1981 .......... .. 47 ................. .. 3 Oct. 13, 1990 ......... .. 45 ................ ..21 Nov.20, 1982 ........ .. 52 ................. .. 6 Nov.9, 1991 .......... .. 22 ................ ..17 1995 Results (4-7) Oct. 19, 1985 ......... .. 38 ................ ..1o Sept. 17, 1992 ....... .. 15 ................ ..21 at Duke ______________________________________ __24-14 L Nov.15,1986 ........ .. 2o ................. .. 5 Oct. 28, 1993 ......... .. 21 ................ ..1o Nov.7, 1987 .......... .. 17 ................. .. O Nov.19, 1994 ........ .. 35 ................ ..21 NAVY """"""""""""""""""""" " 27 17 W Nov.5, 1988 .......... .. 20 ................ .. 10 Oct. 28, 1995 ......... .. 24 ................ ..42 PENN STATE --------------------------- -- 59'34 L Dec. 2, 1989 .......... .. 45 ................ ..29 SYRACUSE .............................. .. 27-17 L at Miami ____________________________________ H 5621 L TOTALS: Pitt 11, Rutgers 2 — Total Points: Pitt 403, Rutgers 196 VIRGINIA TECH ....................... .. 45-21 L PITTSBURGH ........................... .. 42-24 w .-,4 at West Virginia ......................... .. 59-26 L at Tulane ................................... .. 45-40 W at Temple .................................. .. 23-20 W BOSTON COLLEGE ................. .. 41-38 L 1996 Pitt ,Foot6cIl'l' I998 PITT FOOTBALL Pitt us. All Opponents W L T W L T W L T Air Force ............................. .. 0 2 0 Gettysburg .......................... .. 2 0 0 Pacific ................................ .. 1 0 0 Akron (Buchtel) .................. .. 1 0 0 Great Lakes ........................ .. 0 2 0 Pennsylvania .................... .. 10 1 1 Allegheny ........................... .. 8 2 0 Greensburg A.A. ................ .. 1 2 0 Penn State ........................ .. 41 47 4 Allegheny A.A. .................... .. 1 2 0 Grove City .......................... .. 8 2 1 Pittsburgh A.C. ................... .. 0 3 0 AlleghenyA.C. .................... .. 1 0 0 Hawaii ................................ .. 0 1 0 Pittsburgh Academy ........... .. 1 0 0 Arizona State ...................... .. 0 1 0 Hiram .................................. .. 1 0 0 Pittsburgh H.S. ................... .. 1 0 0 Arizona ............................... .. 1 0 0 Holy Cross ......................... .. 1 O 0 Purdue ................................ .. 3 4 0 Army ................................. .. 19 6 2 lllinois ................................. .. 2 6 0 Rice .................................... .. 0 2 0 Baylor ................................. .. 2 2 0 lndiana ................................ .. 2 7 0 Rutgers ............................. .. 11 2 0 Bellevueouting .................. .. 0 1 0 lndianaTeachers ................ .. 1 2 1 Sewickley A.A. ................... .. 1 0 0 Bethany .............................. .. 8 0 0 lowa .................................... .. 2 1 0 Sewickley A.C. ................... .. 1 0 0 Boston College ................. .. 11 9 0 JF. Lalus A.C. .................... .. 0 1 0 Shady Side Academy ......... .. 0 1 0 Brigham Young ................... .. 1 1 0 Johns Hopkins .................... .. 2 0 0 Southern Methodist ............ .. 2 2 1 Bucknell .............................. .. 7 2 0 Kansas ............................... .. 3 0 0 South Carolina .................... .. 3 1 0 But|erY. ............................. .. 1 0 0 Kent State ........................... .. 3 0 0 Southern Mississippi .......... .. 2 0 0 California ............................ .. 3 2 0 Kiski ................................... .. 1 0 0 Stanford .............................. .. 2 1 0 California N. ........................ .. 2 0 0 Lafayette ............................ .. 3 5 0 St. Louis ............................. .. 1 0 0 CaliforniaTeachers ............ .. 3 0 0 Latrobe ............................... .. 0 2 0 Susquehanna ..................... .. 1 0 0 Camp Lee All-Stars ............ .. 1 0 0 Lehigh ................................. .. 2 0 0 Swissvale A.C. ................... .. 1 0 0 Carlisle ............................... .. 4 4 0 Louisville ............................ .. 4 4 0 Syracuse .......................... .. 25 23 3 CarnegieA.C. ..................... .. 0 1 0 ManchesterA.C. ................ .. 0 1 0 Temple ............................. .. 19 6 1 Carnegie Tech. ................. .. 24 5 1 Marietta .............................. .. 3 1 0 Tennessee ......................... .. 2 0 0 Centre ................................ .. 1 0 O Marquette ........................... .. 3 0 0 Texas ................................. .. 0 3 O Chatham Field .................... .. 1 0 0 Maryland ............................ .. 3 3 0 Texas A&M ........................ .. 1 0 0 Cincinnati ........................... .. 4 0 0 Miami (Fla.) ........................ .. 8 14 1 Texas Christian .................. .. O 1 1 Clemson ............................. .. 1 0 0 Miami(Ohio) ....................... .. 2 0 0 Thiel ................................... .. 4 0 0 Cleveland Naval Res. ......... .. 0 1 0 Michigan ............................. .. 0 2 0 Tulane ................................ .. 3 4 0 Colgate ............................... .. 1 0 0 Michigan State .................... .. 0 4 1 UCLA ................................. .. 5 9 0 Cornell ................................ .. 2 4 0 Minnesota ........................... .. 3 9 0 USC ................................... .. 4 6 0 D.C. &A.C. ......................... .. 0 3 0 Missouri .............................. .. 1 0 0 Villanova ............................. .. 1 0 0 Dickinson ........................... .. 2 0 0 Mt. Union ............................ .. 5 0 7 0 Virginia ............................... .. 2 0 O Drake ................................. .. 1 0 0 Muskingum ......................... .. 1 0 0 VirginiaTech ...................... .. 0 3 0 Duke ................................... .. 9 8 0 Natrona A.C. ...................... .. 1 0 0 Washington ........................ .. 4 1 0 Duquesne ........................... .. 5 2 0 Navy ................................. .. 20 12 3 Washington&Jefferson 18 13 2 DuquesneA.C. ................... .. 1 0 0 Nebraska .......................... .. 15 4 3 Washington&Lee .............. .. 1 0 0 East Carolina ...................... .. 2 2 0 New Castle Terrors ............ .. 0 0 1 Washington State ............... .. 1 0 0 East End A.A. ..................... .. 0 1 0 North Carolina .................... .. 2 2 0 Waynesburg ....................... .. 5 1 0 East End Gym .................... .. 0 2 0 N. Carolina State ................ .. 4 2 1 W. Penn. Med ..................... .. 1 O 0 Eastern Michigan ................ .. 1 O 0 Northern Iowa ..................... .. 1 0 0 Western Reserve ............... .. 3 0 0 Emerald A.A. ...................... .. 1 O 0 Northwestern ...................... .. 3 3 O W. Theological Seminary .... .. 1 0 0 Florida ................................ .. 0 0 1 Notre Dame ...................... .. 16 38 1 Westminster ..................... .. 15 0 2 Florida State ....................... .. 5 3 0 Ohio Med. U. ...................... .. 2 0 0 West Virginia .................... .. 55 30 3 Fordham ............................. .. 2 2 3 Ohio Northern ..................... .. 7 0 0 WheelingTigers ................. .. 0 0 2 0 Franklin & Marshall ............. .. 1 0 0 Ohio State .......................... .. 5 18 1 William and Mary ................ .. 5 0 0 Geneva ............................. .. 12 6 0 Ohio U. ............................... .. 3 0 0 Wisconsin ........................... .. 3 0 0 Georgetown ........................ .. 2 0 1 Ohio Wesleyan ................... .. 2 0 0 Wooster .............................. .. 1 0 0 Georgia .............................. .. 3 0 1 Oklahoma ........................... .. 1 9 1 TOTAL ........................... .. 572 401 42 Georgia Tech ..................... .. 5 2 0 Oregon ............................... .. 2 2 0 All-Time Victories (as of July, 1996) Rank Division 1-A School Years Played Victories Rank Division 1-A School Years Played Victories 1 Michigan ................................. .. 116 ................ .. 756 11 Georgia ......................................... .. 102 .......... .. 601 2 Notre Dame ............................ .. 107 ................ .. 738 12 Army ............................................. .. 106 .......... .. 596 3 Alabama .................................. .. 101 ................ .. 711 13 Syracuse ...................................... .. 106 .......... .. 598 4 Texas ...................................... .. 103 ................ .. 705 14 Louisiana State ............................. .. 102 .......... .. 583 5 Nebraska ................................ .. 106 ................ .. 698 15 Colorado ....................................... .. 106 .......... .. 578 6 Penn State .............................. .. 109 ................ .. 695 16 Washington ................................... .. 106 .......... .. 576 7 Ohio State ............................... .. 106 ................ .. 679 17 Auburn .......................................... .. 103 .......... .. 575 8 Oklahoma ............................... .. 101 ................ .. 670 18 Pittsburgh .................................... ..106 .......... .. 572 9 Tennessee ................................ .. 99 ................ .. 655 19 West Virginia ................................. .. 103 .......... .. 569 10 Southern Cal ........................... .. 103 ................ .. 646 20 Texas A&M ................................... .. 101 .......... .. 567 * I 996 Pitt ,Foot6ai'i' I998 PITT FOOTBALL I996 Opponents Week-Bu-Week I WEST OHIO VIRGINIA BOSTON NOTRE Q IIIIIGIIIIA KENT IIousToN STATE MIAMI TEMPLE SYRACUSE TECH COLLEGE DAME IRUTGERS PITT Miami(OH) SAM Memphis E.Michigan Hawaii VILLANOVA Am-;_ HOUSTON OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN at at at at at at 3| Pittsburgh Miami Houston Memphis Ypsilanti Honolulu Piscataway WESTERN PITT La. State RICE TheCitade| WASH. ST NORTH Akron sepI.5 ; NAVY SEPT. MICHIGAN CAROLINA OPEN Vanderbilt at at at at at at at at at at 7 Morgantown Pittsburgh Baton Rouge Columbus MIAMI Philadelphia Syracuse Akron Nashville Piscataway EAST Youngstown PITT Rutgers Bowling B.Co||ege VA TECH PURDUE Sept-12 SEPT CAROLINA State OPEN Green OPEN M|AM|(FL) ' at 5“ at at at at at at at '4 MOTQBTITOWB Kent Pittsbllfgh Piscataway Bowling Green Chestnut Hill Chestnut Hill South Bend PISCBTBWBY Purdue USC [PITT PENN STATE Minnesota RUTGERS Michigan Texas Va.TeCh SEPT. at OPEN OPEN 2] West at at at at at at at at Lafayette Houston ‘Columbus Giants stadium Minneapolis Blacksburg Ann Arbor Austin Blacksburg MARYLAND UNLV Notre Dame PITT VA TECH Syracuse NAVY OHIO STATE . OPEN at at OPEN at at at at at at OPEN 28 Morgantown Las Vegas south Bend Miami Syracuse Syracuse Chestnut Hill South Bend BOSTON AKRON S.Loulsiana PENN ST. “ FITT RUTGERS W.Virginia Syracuse 001'. COLLEGE OPEN OPEN OPEN 5 at at at at at at at at MOTQBNIOWTI Kent Lafayette Columbus Pittsburgh Syracuse Morgantown Syracuse Bowling MEMPHIS WISCONSIN QEQIBEDA Va. Tech PITT TEMPLE Cincinnati WASHINGTON ARMY “GT. OPEN Green t at at at at 8 at at at at '2 B-Green HOUSTON Columbus Miami BIaCksburg Syracuse Blacksburg Cincinnati South Bend Piscataway Temple OHIO Cincinnati Purdue EAST W.V|FIG|N|A RUTGER3 AIR FORCE I3_Co||ege CAROLINA OPEN OPEN OCT. '9 at I at at at at at at at at Philadelphia Kent Cincinnati w. Lafayette Miami Philadelphia Chestnut Hill south Bend ChestnutHi|l MlAM|(FL) E.Michigan NORTH Iowa W.Virglnia Rutgers B.College PITT SYRACUSE TEMPLE ac]; CAROLINA I ’ OPEN at an at I at at at at 26 Morgantown Ypsilanti Houston Iaowa city Morgantown PISCBTSWBY CTTSSTTTUTHIII 3I3°k$b“"9 Chestnut Hill Piscataway SYRACUSE CENTRAL Tulane MINNESOTA Temple M|AM|(FL) Westvirginia SW. LA oet, 31 Navy MICHIGAN PITT OPEN ' at at at at at at at at at 2 Morgantown Kent New Orleans Columbus Philadelphia Philadelphia Morgantown Blacksburg pmsburgh Dubm IIe_ IIIJII Rutgers BallState Nov.11 Illinois Tulane E-CAROLINA NOTRE DAME B. College w. VIRGINIA - S. Missislppl OPEN OPEN 9 at at at at _ at at at at at Piscataway Muncie Houston C“a"‘F’a'9“ New Orleans Blacksbtltg Chestnut Hill Chestnut Hill Piscataway Western LOUISVILLE ltidlatla VA. TECH B.CO||ege ARMY Miami(FL) TEMPLE PITT I IIOII. OPEN Michigan OPEN at at at _ at at at at at at '6 Kalamazoo HOUSTOTI B'°°m'”9t°” Miami CheStnutHll| Syracuse Miami Chestnut Hill South Bend vlrglnlaTech MICHIGAN 3- COLLEGE SYRACUSE Temple W. VIRGINIA Miami(FL) RUTGERS NotreDame m]u_ OPEN OPEN at Mlaml atPhiladelphia at Blacksburg atS. Bend atS. Bend 23 at at Nov. 30 Nov. 30 Nov. 29 aI Nov. 30 Nov. 30 Blacksburg Annmbor Styrsaltlcrlzfilse Philadelphia ar\II|/St!‘/Arlancuse 2:1/’t|Fé|c:1|(:r\Il(?I‘)Urg Miami :tJtSSC.:Bend SIPI-ttsburgh I 996 .T~‘itt ,Foot6aI’i <~\‘&<éjn 180-1414;2 l¥%rri; 6-3:; 12 F‘ to 20 onzaez - ; 0 Del er - ; ; yan - _ "5 °w"s _ (-21). TU-Lee 21-89, 3 TD; Culbreath 13-71, 1 33 108 Rushes-Yards 48 202 . . TD; F. Carter 10-30, Burris 4-12. 3'11“ A“'°°"‘F"'"‘ 3“‘2'2 Passing: Pitt-Ryan 19-7-o, 74 yards 1 TD; “9 "a55'"9 Yards 157 Gonzalez 12-4-1, 45 yards 1 TD. TU- Burris 30- 227 T°taI Yards 359 12-2, 157 yards; Baxter 1-0-0. 9-463 Punts-Avera9e 6-443 Receiving: Pitt-Jells 3-57, 1 TD; Butler 2- 11-98 Penalties-Yards 7-83 24, 1 TD; Bryant 2-21: Schneider 1-8; Durham 5-84 Kickoff Returns-Yards 4-83 1-6; Anderson 1-5; TU-Baxter4-57; Canzater3- 3.77 punt Retu.-n5.ya.-ds 7-34 37; Walker3-39; Johnson 1-13; Whitehead 1-1 1 . 4-14 Third Down Conversions 7-18 24:36 Possession Time 35:24 I 996 Pitt ,Foot6a1’1' Miami 17 Pitt 16 October 21,1995 PlTTSBURGH—For the second consecutive year, Pitt nearly upset heavily favored Miami only to lose in the final minutes of the game. This year the Panthers allowed a TD with 5:49 remaining in the contest and suffered a 17-16 Homecoming defeat to the Hurricanes at Pitt Stadium. One of the keys to Pitt's defeat was its inability to fully capitalize on five Miami turnovers, managing just six points from those miscues. Pitt parlayed a muffed punt by Miami's Magic Benton that gave the Panthers possession at the Miami 23-yard line into the first score of the game, a 34-yard field goal by freshman Chris Ferencik. Ferencik, one of the bright spots for Pitt, kicked three field goals and converted his only PAT of the game for a 10-point performance. Benton redeemed himself on the ensuing kickoff, returning it 47 yards to give Miami excellent field position at its own 47-yard line, and four plays later Miami took a 7-3 lead. The Panthers produced two more scores with less than two minutes left in the first half to build a 13-7 halftime lead. Quarterback Pete Gonzalez capped Pitt's most impressive drive of the game on a two—yard bootleg with 1:34 remaining in the half to give the Panthers a 10-7 advantage. Benton mishandled another kick on the ensuing kickoff and defensive back Eric Kasperowicz recovered the fumble at the Miami 14-yard line. The Panthers managed only a field goal from the miscue, but held a 13-7 lead at intermission. Leading 16-10 midway through the fourth quarter, Pitt appeared in position for an upset victory. Miami, though, responded with its best drive of the game, marching 80 yards on six plays (aided by a 15-yard personal foul penalty against the Panthers) for a touch- down. Pitt marched into Miami territory on its next series but Gonzalez threw his only interception of the game, thwarting the drive and the Panthers‘ chances for an upset. Defensively, the Panthers intercepted two passes, including linebacker David Sumner's interception, his second of the season. .\m\miwiwnrW " . . \m , . MIAMI 7 O 3 7 17 PITT 3 10 3 0 16 FIRST QUARTER: Pitt- Ferencik 34 field goal, 6:21; Miami- Tucker 15 pass from Clement (Prewitt kick), 5:17. SECOND QUARTER: Pitt- Gonzalez 2 run (Ferencik kick), 1:08; Pitt- Ferencik 26 field goal, :04. THIRD QUARTER: Miami- Prewitt 47 field goal, 9:08; Pitt- Ferencik 39 field goal, 2:04. FOURTH QUARTER: Miami- Ferguson 16 run (Prewitt kick), 5:49. A-28,794. GAME STATISTICS INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS MIAMI PITT Rushing: Miami-Ferguson 12-45, 1 TD; 23 First Downs 12 McMillan 11-39; Clement 2-18; Harris 3-9. Pitt- 28-110 Rushes-Yards 44-123 Patton 11-44; Harris 14-36; Schneider 7-21; 37-22-2 Att-Comp-Int 20-4-1 Gonzalez 11-20, 1TD; Belvin 1-2. 280 Passing Yards 100 Passing: Miami- Clement 28-18-1 , 1 TD, 237 390 Total Yards 223 yards; Covington 9-4-1, 43 yards. Pitt-Gonzalez 3-39.3 Punts-Average 8-42.1 20-4-1, 100 yards. 8-48 Penalties-Yards 6-55 Receiving: Miami-German 8-111; Ferguson 4-75 Kickoff Returns-Yards 4-105 4-43; Tucker2-26; Rolle 2-21 ; Joseph 2-14; Green 7-14 Punt Returns-Yards 3-16 1-43; McMi|lian 1-12; Harris 1-5; Benton 1-5; Pitt- 5-14 Third Down Conversions 2-16 Jells 3-85; Harris 1-15. 26:30 Possession Time 33:30