Panthers and Mountaineers Ready to Brawl

Nov. 20, 2005

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One of the nation's longest running rivalries, Pitt and West Virginia renew ties for the 98th time in the "Backyard Brawl" series.

Pitt-West Virginia is the most-played rivalry in the Big East and ranks 29th all-time among NCAA I-A series.

With a 5-5 record, Pitt needs a victory at West Virginia to keep its postseason hopes alive, while the Mountaineers are eyeing a potential Big East title with a win.

The Panthers have won 22 of their last 30 Big East games (.733), dating back to a 33-7 victory over Temple on Oct. 27, 2001.

TELEVISION: The Pitt-West Virginia game will be nationally televised by ESPN. Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (color) and Erin Andrews (sideline) form the broadcast crew.

PITT RADIO: FM NewsTalk 104.7 (WPGB-FM), Fox Sports Radio 970 (WBGG-AM) and the Pittsburgh ISP Sports Network. Bill Hillgrove calls the action, three-time Pitt All-American Bill Fralic provides color analysis and former Pitt offensive lineman Penny Semaia gives sideline reports.

SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO: Every Pitt football game is available via SIRIUS Satellite Radio.

INTERNET: www.PittsburghPanthers.com

Panthers and Mountaineers Ready to Brawl

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