Just looking about at stories before the 7pm game on ESPN-U.

Gorman talks to former Pitt coach Mike Gottfried who will be doing color for the game tonight.

Smizik points out that after this season, Coach Wannstedt will only have two years left on his 5-year contract. So that makes this game vital if he expects an extension. Actually, that’s part of why this whole season might be vital. Honestly, there’s no way — regardless of how the season goes — an extension will (should) even be considered until 2008 gets underway. I’d rather “risk” a slow start to recruiting then extend a contract foolishly.

Virginia media takes notice  that Pitt will be starting a freshman at QB.

The Virginia O-line is big and good at opening holes.

Big recruiting night for Virginia. Including Shayne Hale and Cameron Saddler from Gateway (Monroeville).

Another story on the theme of payback by Virginia for last year. Oh, and as a key to the game — go after Pat Bostick.
Virginia beat writers have a man-crush on Jeff Fitzgerald. That or their tired of writing glowingly about Chris Long.

Coach Wannstedt speaks positively about Bostick starting.

Beat writer in Virginia tries to figure out how Pitt can win after knowing why Virginia can win.