University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Football Travels to Rutgers for Big East Encounter
11/11/2007 12:00:00 AM | Football
Nov. 11, 2007
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GAME STORY
Winners of two of its last three games, Pitt looks to take a step closer to bowl eligibility with a victory at Rutgers.
The Panthers are 19-5 all-time against Rutgers but have lost each of the last two meetings. In 2006, Pitt dropped a 20-10 decision at Heinz Field. The Panthers last visited New Jersey in 2005 and fell 37-29 to the Scarlet Knights.
The game will feature the top two rushers in the Big East Conference, Pitt freshman LeSean McCoy and Rutgers junior Ray Rice. McCoy averages 118.3 yards per game, second in the Big East only to Rice's 150.0 average. Both rank among the country's top 15 ground gainers.
With 11 rushing touchdowns, McCoy is eyeing the Pitt freshman record of 13 set by the legendary Tony Dorsett in 1973.
BROADCAST INFORMATION
TV: The Pitt-Rutgers game will be televised by ESPN Regional and shown locally on WTAE-TV, channel 4, in Pittsburgh. Dave Sims (play-by-play), former Pitt quarterback John Congemi (color) and Sarah Kustok (sideline) form the broadcast crew.
PITT RADIO: 3WS 94.5 (WWSW-FM), Fox Sports Radio 970 (WBGG-AM) and the Pitt 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. The Pitt-Rutgers game can be heard on SIRIUS channel 119.
INTERNET: "Panthers All-Access" at PittsburghPanthers.com.
