NCAA Football Nov 25 – Panthers versus West Virginia

22nd November, 2011 - Posted by writer - No Comments

The day after Thanksgiving could bring mania to shopping centers around the country, but it will furthermore bring a distinct kind of frenzy in West Virginia. On November 25th when the Pitt Panthers face the West Virginia Mountaineers in this Big East fight, the 104th annual Backyard Brawl comes to Morgantown. Only 75 miles of Interstate 79 separate these 2 fantastic schools adding energy to this heated rivalry. Both squads have a few things in common with one another; chiefly among the similarities they both have 1st year head coaches with Todd Graham in charge in Pittsburgh and Dana Holgorsen leading the West Virginia Mountaineers. The West Virginia Mountaineers beat Pitt 19-16 on a last 2nd 43-yard FG by Tyler Bitancurt the most recent time this game was held in Morgantown in 2009. Nevertheless at 61 victories, 39 losses, and 3 ties, Pitt holds the edge in the in total series.

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Pittsburgh comes in with a 5-5 record and a 3-2 record in the Big East Conference. They have gone 1-1 versus rated opponents this year with a victory over #16 South Florida and a loss versus the #23 Cincinnati Bearcats. They get the job done even if the offense and defense of the Pittsburgh Panthers aren’t really outstanding. Their opponents are held to 22.8 points per game and the Pittsburgh Panthers average 25.6 points per game. The Pittsburgh Panthers offensive attack is lead by junior Quarterback Tino Sunseri (2,037 passing yards – 63.7 completion pct. – 125.3 rating – 9 TD / 8 INT). The rushing attack is led by junior Ray Graham (958 rushing yards – 5.8 yards per carry – 9 TD) and the receiving core is led by sophomore WR Devin Street (39 catches – 572 yards – 2 TD).

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West Virginia holds court with a 7-3 record and an identical 3-2 record in the Big East Conference. The West Virginia Mountaineers furthermore hold a 1-1 record versus rated opponents this year. They hold a victory over #23 Cincinnati and a loss versus #2 LSU. The West Virginia Mountaineers are offense personified with junior juggernaut Quarterback Geno Smith (3,497 passing yards – 64.5 completion pct. – 151.5 rating – 24 TD / 5 INT) leading the West Virginia attack. WR’s Tavon Austin (72 catches – 907 yards – 4 TD) and Stedman Bailey (57 catches – 1,037 yards – 10 TD’s) place opposing safeties and DB’s on notice. The rushing attack is led by freshman Dustin Garrison (600 rushing yards – 5.5 yards per carry – 5 TD’s).