The point of no return for Walt Harris with Pitt fans came in the loss to UConn in 2004. The infamous “slide right” call near the end of the first half to set up a field goal. Many still derisively make mention of it. It was a weak, conservative call and a big error.
Not only did the team fail to take one shot at the endzone or the first down, it sent a message to UConn that they had this game. The Huskies proceeded to march down the field before the half ended and kick their own field goal to take the lead at the half. The Huskies proceeded to dominate Pitt in the second half.
Coach Dave Wannstedt may have had that moment late in the 4th quarter when he called timeout on 4th and 4 or 5. Only to decide to punt.
