The ACC started dribbling out some game times for the upcoming football season. As their TV rights are wholly controlled by ESPN, most of the gametimes are going to be held until two weeks or so before the game.
Pitt had three games times formally announced. Really, only one. The Thursday night game hosting VT (7:30) was a given. As was their Friday night road game at BC (7 pm). The season opener against Delaware will be a nooner that will be shown on ESPN3.com.
We can thank MLB for that time. The Pirates play that same day. Their game was originally slated for a 7 pm start time. Given the Pirates success last year, MLB decided to make that a potential FOX game of the week game. That meant they moved the start time to 4pm. The sweet spot in screwing with parking and fans when the two facilities share parking and so much else.
And even though, just past the quarter point of baseball season, the Pirates sit in 4th place and 8 games under .500. Well, MLB isn’t changing their game times now.
MLB’s brilliant idea was to have Pitt play at 10 or 11 am. AD Steve Pederson didn’t go for that one (and depending on your level of hatred for Pederson ranges from giving him no credit because it was obviously a bad idea to even listen to at least he didn’t screw this up).
No one is wild about noon starts, but it is the best of bad options. Frankly it will be those going to the Pirate game that will have the real problem. They have to show up while the football game is still happening. They will be frustrated by the parking problems and trying to get to the ballpark. Pitt fans can wait them out.
H2P
“Another Cavelier First Down!” Was the phrase of the game uttered over and over by the stadium announcer.
The Omni in C’ville is great because it is at one end of “the mall”, a pedestrian mall that has a number of good places to eat and drink.
One West Main, there’s is a Marriott Courtyard and a Hampton Inn – both are close to the Grounds, “the Corner” and “the mall”.
A number of B&Bs in town as well.
I concur with the view on the Boars Head Inn – overpriced.
Looking forward to trip, hope to see a nice Pitt contingency there.
Early October, should be nice weather, just need Coach Chryst and the boys to do their part.
Hail to Pitt!
You asked about places to stay in C’ville for the UVA game. Omni and Doubletree are fine. Lots of smaller motels also good on US 29 north of town.
Some people like the Boar’s Head Inn. It is nothing more than a standard motel with a fance name and a cool old main building for its restaurant.
Much more “romantic” (if you are coming with your squeeze) are the Clifton Inn and the Keswick Inn. Keswick is pricey.
C’ville is a great place. Lots of great restaurants, etc.
H2P