Pitt Beats Tech

It had been bound to happen eventually: Tech fell in way too deep of a hole, falling behind Pitt 28-0 on Saturday night. Seemed like play calling could’ve been better. Perhaps an effort to keep QB King to take an early beating. Lots of little things contributed to the lopsided first half: dropped passes, dumb penalties, missed tackles. Then the 99 yard pick six was the killer – a 14 point swing. Jackets mounted an admirable comeback. RB Hayes ran well. Good pressure on the freshman Pitt QB, but then another long Pitt TD run was the nail in the coffin.

So Tech’s ACC and playoff hopes are all but down the drain. Finishing the season 9-3 won’t give them the great bowl game, though perhaps better than the 4 and 5 loss teams. GT QB Haynes King deserves Heisman consideration, but too many other candidates from better teams will make it to NYC ahead of King. Hopefully Key will have another good recruiting season. Not sure if the 2026 schedule will be as easy for Tech.

Dawgs had an easy time with Charlotte. QB Gunner Stockton threw two interceptions, which hurt his highly ranked QBR. Georgia’s run game will give Tech fits. Shivonne and Millie's first game at Sanford Stadium.

Clemson played three QBs and routed Furman. The Paladins wore purple helmets and pants, making for a purple fest with Clemson’s purple jerseys and pants.

Big day for Arch. Many expect the Longhorns to play well this coming weekend against A&M, and they might. I’m not high on the Aggie QB, a supposed Heisman candidate. Arch’s stats are comparable to many of the Heisman contenders.

Mercer led Auburn 14-7 before the War Eagles righted the ship. The Tigers were playing their backup QB so their starter wouldn’t burn his redshirt season.

Carson Beck had a big way, leading the Canes to a win over Virginia Tech. Notre Dame ran up the score on Navy. Are the Irish peaking at the right time?

Falcons cruised to a win in New Orleans. QB Kirk Cousins threw two TD passes. The Falcons new kicker Zane Gonzalez made three field goals – two from 50+ yards.

Cowboys edged the Eagles with a last second long distance field goals. Chiefs were down 20-9 in the third quarter but came back to beat the Colts in overtime. Browns (3-8) beat the 2-9 Raiders.

TRIS SPEAKER  [SABR Bio] is the only outfielder to turn an unassisted double play in the World Series. Playing for BOS in the 9th inning of Game 7 of the 1912 WS, Speaker, who liked to play shallow, grabbed a line drive off the bat of Art Fletcher then beat baserunner Art Wilson to second base. During his career he played with Babe Ruth, Walter Johnson, Ty Cobb, Cy Young, Mickey Cochrane, Jimmie Foxx, Jack Chesbro, Lefty Grove, Harry Hooper, Joe Sewell, Stan Kovaleski, Al Simmons, Sam Rice, Jimmy Collins, & Herb Pennock. Speaker ranks in the Top Ten in: WAR (9th overall, 6th for position players), average 9th, hits 5th, singles 10th, doubles 1st, triples 6th, total bases 8th.

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