Okay, last year Pitt finally took it out on USF for that debacle back in 2001. Not sure if they’ll be breaking out these pins and t-shirts again. Now, Pitt has to show that it can handle the Bulls at home. I think there should be little chance of the team taking USF lightly after the way they handled Louisville.

Game notes from Pitt are out (PDF).

On the depth chart, C.J. Davis will start once more at Left Guard. John Bachman is now behind Charles Spencer at Left Tackle. Ray Kirkley is still listed as the starter at Tailback with Stephens-Howling or Jennings backing-up. Not sure whether Stephens-Howling will be ready or not. He is no longer listed on the depth chart at Kick Returner — Terrell Allen and Marcel Pestano have the spots. Conredge Collins is listed behind Murphy at Fullback.

Now, the real downside for this game is the time of the year. I think for home games with USF, Pitt needs to schedule it for as early as possible. Warmer weather is important.

One other note. The Syracuse game on October 22, Homecoming, is now scheduled for a noon start. That means it will be on ESPN Regional and GamePlan. The game will be aired by WTAE locally.