Looks like RB Brandon Mason may be finished for the season. No one actually knows if Mason is a good back or not. Paul Zeise, the P-G’s Pitt beat reporter, has been pimping him in Q&As often, based on what he’s seen in practices. He’s been bitten by the injury bug for the second straight year, though, to keep him out of the mix.

DE Charles Sallet looks a little more questionable as he’s missed 2 straight days of practice with his twisted knee.

Senior Tight End, Eric Gill, had DUI charges dismissed. These charges were initially filed shortly before the season opener against ND. What made it look so bad, was that there were additional charges brought against his father for trying to cover it up. Looks like Coach Wannstedt made the right call in not disciplining him right away. I guess. It would appear that the charges were dismissed because the investigating officer did not appear at a scheduled preliminary hearing. There are plenty of details about the incident, from what would seem to be the police report.

Our Pennsylvania Criminal Law expert, Pat, can answer better than I could, but it seems mildly surprising that a continuance wasn’t granted or something from the preliminary hearing.