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April 15, 2010

Dessert After Football (and Beer)

Filed under: Alumni,Football,Good — Chas @ 10:08 am

After the Blue-Gold game and requisite tailgating, this seems like fun and for a good cause.

For that reason, Cox and former Panthers Kris Wilson, Shawn Robinson and Yogi Roth have teamed up for Dessert Tasting for a Cause, a charity event at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Olive or Twist on 6th Street in the Cultural District.

Participants will be able to sample a number of desserts from a variety of places, including All In Good Taste, Cookie Connection, Godiva, Fernando’s Cafe and Shallot.

Roth will serve as the host for the event, which will include a silent auction, giveaways and raffles.

The proceeds will go to the Boys & Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania as well as Kris Wilson’s foundation, which supports a program that uses an Internet-based curriculum to improve reading skills of middle school children.

It’s quite a gathering of Pitt players mainly from the Walt Harris time, that still love Pitt.

“And let’s face it, Pittsburgh is the place where we all got our opportunity, and so it is fitting for us to give back as much as we can. The response has been overwhelming.”

Cox, who lives in his hometown of Miami and is currently a free agent, said other former Pitt players expected to attend are LaRod Stephens-Howling (Cardinals), Antonio Bryant (Browns), Darrelle Revis (Jets), H.B. Blades (Redskins), Clint Session (Colts), Scott McKillop (49ers), Gerald Hayes (Cardinals), Jeff Otah (Panthers), Darnell Dinkins (Saints), Nick Goings, Rob Pettiti and Hank Poteat.

And maybe Hank can bring along another Poteat along for an extra visit.





Torrie had his off-field issues while here playing for the Bucs, but he was loved for his hard-nosed special teams play. He just couldn’t stay healthy the past few years, and the Bucs are on a youth movement. I’m sure he’ll find work somewhere as a nickle and/or special teams guy.

Good to see all these guys giving back to Pittsburgh and their love for Pitt. One name missing is Larry Fitz. Maybe it’s because instead of being a Panther, he’s now “a Phoenix.” Ha-ha!

At least in the player intros, Larry still says he played for Pitt, unlike Gerald Hayes who always uses his high school, which drives me crazy. If anyone goes to this event, please ask Gerald to stop doing that, nicely of course. 🙂

Comment by TampaT 04.15.10 @ 10:54 am

Another defection in the women’s basketball program…what the heck is that coach doing that she alienates half the players and coaches?

Comment by Marco 04.16.10 @ 11:25 am

Dick Groat was one of the answers to the Phillies Stump the Fan Trivia question.

Comment by Todd Gack 04.16.10 @ 8:58 pm

I just got done reading the article..is that true, is Dion eligible for the draft after next season? I don’t think he is, but poteat said it with such conviction that I decided to look into it

Comment by Corey 04.17.10 @ 3:09 pm

Corey – yes he can leave after this season – see Chas’ article “4/17: Open Thread” for discussion.

Comment by Reed 04.19.10 @ 4:43 am

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