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PITT’S NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS RATING SYSTEMS YEAR RECORD COACH SELEC­ TOR­ To settle countless ar­gu­ments, Sports Illus­ trat­ ed­ in 1970 1976 12-0 Majors Unani­ mous­ researched the first and only complete and wholly ac­cu­rate list 1937 9-0-1 Sutherland AP, DS, LS, IFA, WS, TFT ever com­piled of college foot­’s myth­i­cal national champions. 1936 8-1-1 Sutherland IFA, TFT Ev­ery rec­og­nized authority that ever presumed to name a No. 1 1934 9-1 Sutherland Davis was included: 1931 8-1 Sutherland Davis 1929 9-1 Sutherland Davis (1936-current): poll of sports­writ­ers and 1918 4-1 Warner Unani­ mous­ broadcast­ ers.­ 1916 8-0 Warner Unani­ mous­ 1915 8-0 Warner Davis Parke H. Davis Ratings (1889-1935): cho­sen by Davis, a player at Princeton in 1889 and a former coach at Wis­consin,­ Amherst and ALL-TIME NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Lafayette, and first published in the 1934 Spalding’s Foot­ball Guide. 1. Notre Dame 17 Dickinson System (1924-40): chosen by Uni­ver­si­ty of 2. Alabama 14 eco­nom­ics professor Frank G. Dickinson; based on system that 3. USC 13 awarded var­i­ous point totals for wins over teams with winning or Yale 13 non-winning­ records. 5. Princeton 12 6. 9 Dunkel System (1929-cur­rent): a power index rating system devised by Dick Dunkel and syn­di­cat­ed to news­pa­pers around the nation. Football Writers Asso­ ci­ a­ tion­ of Ameri­ ca­ (1954-current): chosen by a panel rep­re­sent­ing membership. Helms First Interstate Bank Athletic Foun­da­tion (1889-1982): orig­i­nal­ly found­ed in 1936 as Helms Athletic Foundation and changed in the early 1970s to Citizens Savings Athletic Foun­da­ tion be­fore the most recent name was adopted in 1981. Illustrated Football Annu­ al­ (1924-41): an “azzi ratem” system pub­lished in this highly re­gard­ed magazine by William F. Boand. Litkenhous System (1934-1984): a “dif­fer­ence-by-score” method syn­di­cat­ed by Fred Litkenhouse and his brother Edward. National Football Foun­da­tion and Hall of Fame (1959-1995): chosen annually by commit­ tee­ repre­ sent­ ing­ membership. The Football Thesaurus (1927-58): sys­tem devised by Duke Houlgate and published in book of same title. United Press International (1950-1995): poll of 35 col­lege coaches. (Became the USA TODAY coaches poll.) Williamson System (1932-63): system of syn­di­cat­ed power ratings chosen by Paul Williamson, a geologist and member of the com­mit­tee. The (BCS) (1998–2013): Determined a national champion by matching the country’s two top-rated Pitt’s 1976 national championship was trumpeted on the cover of teams in the BCS Standings against each other in a title game. . Playoff: For the third consecutive season, the Football Bowl Subdivision will utilize a four-team playoff format to determine the national champion. A selection committee will choose the four playoff teams based on their performance during the regular season, including , head- to-head results, championships won and other factors. The teams will be seeded so that #1 will play #4 in one semifinal and #2 will meet #3 in the other. This year’s semifinal games will be played at the Chick-fil-A and on Dec. 31, 2016. The National Championship will be played on Jan. 9, 2017, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.

142 PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE NATIONAL INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

JOHN W. HEISMAN MEMORIAL TROPHY BILETNIKOFF AWARD Presented to the nation’s most Presented to the nation’s outstanding Presented to the nation’s most MEDIA INFORMATION outstanding player by the Heisman college receiver by the Tallahassee outstanding interior lineman by the Trophy Trust Club Foundation Football Writers Association of America 1976 2000 Antonio Bryant 1980 2003 2013 Aaron Donald Presented to the college player of the year TROPHY ROTARY by the Maxwell Football Club Presented to the nation’s most Presented to the nation’s outstanding 1976 Tony Dorsett outstanding defensive player by the college lineman or linebacker by the 1980 Hugh Green Charlotte Club Rotary Club of Houston 2016 PREVIEW 2013 Aaron Donald 1980 Hugh Green 2013 Aaron Donald AWARD Presented to the nation’s most AWARD outstanding player by the Walter Camp Presented to the college defensive player Foundation of the year by the Maxwell Football Club

1976 Tony Dorsett 2013 Aaron Donald COACHING STAFF 1980 Hugh Green (first defensive player to win the award) 2003 Larry Fitzgerald (first sophomore to win the award) PLAYER PROFILES 2015 SEASON IN REVIEW RECORD BOOK PITT HISTORY PRO FOOTBALL THIS IS PITT

Now an All-Pro with the , Pitt’s Aaron Donald was college football’s most decorated defensive player in 2013.

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LEGENDARY TAILBACK TONY DORSETT WAS SELECTED AS THE WINNER OF THE HEISMAN TROPHY IN 1976, THE SAME SEASON HE LED THE PANTHERS TO THE NATIONAL TITLE WITH A 12-0 RECORD. WHILE DORSETT IS PITT’S LONE WINNER OF THE HEISMAN, THE PANTHERS HAVE HAD EIGHT TOTAL PLAYERS FINISH IN THE TOP FIVE IN THE FINAL BALLOTING. PITT PLAYERS HAVE FINISHED IN THE TOP 10 OF THE HEISMAN VOTING 14 TIMES.

2003 1938 OTHER TOP 10 HEISMAN FINISHES BY 1. Jason White Oklahoma 1. Davey O’Brien TCU PITT PLAYERS: 2. Larry Fitzgerald Pittsburgh 2. Pittsburgh (seventh, 1977) 3. Mississippi 3. Columbia (sixth, 1960) 4. Chris Perry Michigan 4. Bob MacLeod Dartmouth (sixth, 1984; eighth, 1983) 5. Kansas State 5. Edgar “Special Delivery” Jones (seventh, 1941) 1987 1937 (ninth, 1982) 1. Tim Brown Notre Dame 1. Yale 2. Don McPherson Syracuse 2. Colorado 3. Gordon Lockbaum Holy Cross 3. Marshall Goldberg Pittsburgh 4. Michigan State 4. Fordham 5. Craig “Ironhead” 5. Joe Kilgrow Alabama Heyward Pittsburgh

1981 1. Southern California 2. Georgia 3. Jim McMahon Brigham Young 4. Dan Marino Pittsburgh 5. Ohio State

1980 1. George Rogers South Carolina 2. Hugh Green Pittsburgh 3. Herschel Walker Georgia 4. Mark Herrmann Purdue 5. Jim McMahon Brigham Young

1976 1. Tony Dorsett Pittsburgh 2. Ricky Bell Southern California 3. Michigan 4. Terry Miller Oklahoma State 5. Tom Kramer Rice

1975 1. Ohio State 2. California 3. Ricky Bell Southern California 4. Tony Dorsett Pittsburgh 5. Oklahoma

Tony Dorsett was the runaway winner in the 1976 Heisman Trophy balloting with 2,357 points.

144 PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE ALL-AMERICANS

THE FOLLOWING LIST OF PITT’S FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS WAS COMPILED­ FROM VARIOUS SOURCES,­ MEDIA INFORMATION INCLUDING THE NCAA FOOTBALL­ GUIDE, AND CONSISTS OF PLAYERS WHO WERE FIRST-TEAM SELECTIONS ON ONE OR MORE OF THE ALL-AMERI­CAN­ TEAMS. OVER THE YEARS, THESE SELECTIONS WERE MADE BY WALTER CAMP, , CASPER WHITNEY, INS, AP, UPI, NANA, NEA, THE FOOTBALL WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, THE FOOTBALL COACHES ASSO­ CI­ A­ ­TION, THE ALL-AMERI­CA­ BOARD, NEWSWEEK, THE SPORTING­ NEWS AND SPORTS ILLUSTRATED.

Year Name Pos. Year Name Pos. Year Name Pos. 2016 PREVIEW 1914 Robert­ Peck C 1936 Averell Daniell* T 1980 Hugh Green# DE 1915 Robert­ Peck* C 1936 Willi­ am­ Glassford G 1980 Mark May# OT 1916 Robert­ Peck* C 1937 E 1981 * LB

1916 James Herron* E 1937 E 1981 Jimbo Covert OT COACHING STAFF 1916 F 1937 * T 1981 Dan Marino QB 1916 Claude Thornhill G 1937 Marshall Goldberg* B 1981 Julius Dawkins SE 1917 H.C. Carlson E 1938 Marshall Goldberg# B 1982 Jimbo Covert* OT 1917 * G 1938 Bill Daddio E 1982 DT 1917 Dale Sies* G 1941 Ralph Fife G 1982 Bill Fralic OT 1917 George McLaren F 1949 Bernie Barkouskie G 1983 Bill Fralic# OT PLAYER PROFILES 1918 * T 1952 Eldred Kraemer T 1984 Bill Fralic# OT 1918 Tom Davies* B 1952 Joe Schmidt LB 1986 Randy Dixon* OT 1918 George McLaren* F 1956 Joe Walton# E 1986 Tony Woods* DE 1920 Tom Davies B 1958 John Guzik* G 1987 Ezekial Gadson LB

1920 * C 1960 Mike Ditka# E 1987 * RB 2015 SEASON IN REVIEW 1921 Herb Stein* C 1963 Paul Martha* B 1988 * OG 1925 Ralph Chase* T 1963 Ernie Borghetti T 1988 Jerry Olsavsky LB 1927 T 1973 Tony Dorsett RB 1989 Marc Spindler DT 1927 Gilbert­ Welch# B 1974 Tony Dorsett RB 1990 Brian Greenfield* P 1928 Mike Getto* T 1974 Gary Burley MG 1994 OT 1929 Joe Donchess# E 1975 Tony Dorsett RB 2000 Antonio Bryant* WR 1929 Ray Montgomery* G 1976 Tony Dorsett# RB 2003 Larry Fitzgerald# WR RECORD BOOK 1929 Toby Uansa H 1976 * MG 2006 H.B. Blades LB 1929 Thomas­ Parkinson B 1977 Matt Cavanaugh QB 2008 Scott McKillop LB 1931 Jesse Quatse* T 1977 * DT 2009 Dorin Dickerson TE

1932 * E 1977 * DB 2010 DE PITT HISTORY 1932 Warren­ Heller# B 1977 * C 2013 Aaron Donald# DT 1933 Joe Skladany* H 1978 Hugh Green* DE 2014 James Conner RB

1934 Charles Hartwig* E 1978 Gordon­ Jones WR * indicates consensus status # indicates unanimous selection

1934 George Shotwell* G 1979 Hugh Green# DE PRO FOOTBALL 1934 Isadore Weinstock C 1935 Art Detzel T THIS IS PITT

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NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION NATIONAL SCHOLAR-ATHLETES YEAR NAME 1988 Mark Stepnoski 1978 1974 Todd Toerper 1973 David Blandino 1963 Al Grigaliunas OL DAVID BLANDINO DL VINCE CROCHUNIS E DICK DEITRICK NFF AA AA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS YEAR NAME 2008 Conor Lee 2004 Vince Crochunis 2004 Dan Stephens 2003 Vince Crochunis 2003 Dan Stephens 2002 Vince Crochunis 1990 1989 Louis Riddick 1988 Mark Stepnoski DB JEFF DELANEY OL ROB FADA E AL GRIGALIUNAS AA, NFF AA NFF 1986 Mark Stepnoski 1982 J.C. Pelusi 1982 Rob Fada 1981 Rob Fada 1980 Greg Meisner 1979 Greg Meisner 1978 Jeff Delaney 1976 Jeff Delaney 1959 Bill Lindner 1958 John Guzik

1956 Joe Walton G JOHN GUZIK PK CONOR LEE T BILL LINDNER 1954 Lou Palatella AA AA AA 1952 Dick Deitrick

DL GREG MEISNER T LOU PALATELLA DL J.C. PELUSI DB LOUIS RIDDICK AA AA AA AA

DL DAN STEPHENS OL MARK STEPNOSKI WR TODD TOERPER E JOE WALTON AA AA, NFF NFF AA

146 PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE HALL OF FAMERS

COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME MEDIA INFORMATION Twenty-four men associated with Pitt have The fourth-overall pick of the 1985 by the , played 15 seasons been elected into the College Football Hall of in the NFL and holds status as one of the most productive pass rushers of all time. A defensive Fame. Eligibility requirements for players: and outside linebacker, Doleman was an eight-time Pro Bowler, earning six berths as a member of the must be at least 10 years past grad­uation Vikings and one each as a member of the and . He was a first team date and cannot presently be playing All-Pro three times and was named to the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1990s. Upon his retirement in professional football. 1999, Doleman’s 150.5 career sacks ranked fourth in league history and he was tied for third with eight seasons in which he recorded 10 or more sacks. Doleman received his enshrinement in 2012. Ruben Brown • 1990-94 MIKE DITKA became the first elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame when he received • 1950 (Coach) enshrinement in 1988. ’s No. 1 draft pick in 1961, Ditka would play 12 professional seasons, 2016 PREVIEW Jimbo Covert • 1979-82 including six with the Bears (1961-66), two with the Eagles (1967-68) and four with the Averell Daniell • 1934-36 (1969-72). The 1961 NFL Rookie of the Year, he earned All-NFL in each of his first four seasons and was a Pro Bowler his first five years. He was part of Chicago’s 1963 NFL title team and the Tom Davies • 1918-21 Cowboys’ 1971 squad that won VI. Ditka worked as an assistant coach at Dallas for nine Mike Ditka • 1958-60 seasons, spent 11 seasons as Chicago’s (winning Super Bowl XX) and

Joseph Donchess • 1927-29 spent three seasons as head coach of the Saints. COACHING STAFF Tony Dorsett • 1973-76 When TONY DORSETT retired from the NFL after 12 seasons (1977-88), he was the league’s second Bill Fralic • 1981-84 all-time leading rusher with 12,739 yards. He became the first player to win the Heisman Trophy, a collegiate national championship and a Super Bowl, and receive Hall of Fame enshrinement on both Marshall Goldberg • 1936-38 the college and pro levels. Taken by the Dallas Cowboys with the second overall pick of the 1977 draft, Hugh Green • 1977-80 Dorsett rushed for more than 1,000 yards in eight of his first nine seasons­—the lone exception being • 1954-56* the strike-shortened 1982 campaign which, ironically, saw him earn the NFC rushing title. He played in two Super Bowls (helping Dallas to victory in Super Bowl XII) and four Pro Bowls. Dorsett received his Dan Marino • 1979-82 PLAYER PROFILES “Canton Call” in 1994. Mark May • 1977-80 A third-round draft choice of Washington in 1981, went on to start 11 seasons at guard Herb McCracken • 1918-20 for the Redskins (1981-91). Grimm was an original member of Washington’s famed “Hogs” offensive George McLaren • 1915-18 line, which included another Pitt great, Mark May. The dominating offensive front helped lead the Robert Peck • 1913-16 Redskins to four Super Bowl appearances, including victories in Super Bowls XVII, XXII and XXVI. It was Joe Schmidt • 1950-52 following Washington’s victory over Buffalo in Super Bowl XXVI that Grimm announced his retirement. He was voted to four consecutive Pro Bowls (1983-86) and was a first-team selection to the All- Joe Skladany • 1931-33 Decade Team. Grimm received his Canton induction in 2010. 2015 SEASON IN REVIEW Herb Stein • 1918-21 A 1981 second-round draft pick by New Orleans, spent 15 seasons in the NFL (1981- Dr. John B. Sutherland 95) as one of the most disruptive defenders in the game. Upon his retirement, he ranked third all-time • 1914-17 (Player) in sacks (128), second in recoveries (28) and fourth in forced (41). Jackson made six • 1924-38 (Coach) trips to the and was first team All-Pro four times. He helped elevate the Saints from doormat Joseph Thompson to contender as the franchise never finished below .500 during Jackson’s final seven years in New • 1904-06 (Player) Orleans. His final two seasons were played in San Francisco as he helped the 49ers to a 49-26 victory • 1908-12 (Coach) over San Diego in Super Bowl XXIX. Jackson was a member of the 2010 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. Hube Wagner • 1910-13 When he finished his legendary 17-year career with the ,DAN MARINO was by far the RECORD BOOK Glenn “Pop” Warner • 1915-23 (Coach) most prolific passer in NFL history. Upon his 1999 retirement, Marino held an incredible 25 NFL regular- season records and was the career leader in passing attempts (8,358), completions (4,967), yardage *Majors was inducted for his accomplishments as a (61,361) and (420). The Dolphins’ first-round pick in 1983, Marino earned NFL Rookie of player at Tennessee. the Year. In 1984 he became the first 5,000-yard passer in league history and would record 13 3,000- yard passing seasons in total. Marino also was one of the NFL’s winningest , earning 147 regular-season victories. He was a nine-time Pro Bowler and eight-time All-Pro. Marino was inducted PRO HALL OF FAMERS BY COLLEGE into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005. PITT HISTORY 1. Notre Dame (13) A third-round draft selection of New England in 1995, spent three years with the 2. Southern California (12) Patriots (1995-97) before joining the (1998-2006). He finished his career with an 3. Ohio State (10) astonishing 14,101 yards to rank fourth all-time among the NFL’s career rushing leaders, trailing only 4. Pittsburgh (8) (18,355), (16,726) and (15,269). Martin became only the second player in NFL history to begin his career with 10 consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons. In Alabama (8) PRO FOOTBALL 2004 he was the NFL rushing champion with 1,697 yards. Martin was named a Pro Bowler five times Michigan (8) and All-Pro three times. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2012. Syracuse (8) 8. Minnesota (7) JOE SCHMIDT became the gold standard for NFL middle linebackers during his 13-year career (1953- 65) with the . A seventh-round draft pick, Schmidt would earn All-Pro 10 times, play in 10 9. Illinois (6) Pro Bowl games (tied for the most all-time by a Lions player) and be named to the 1950s All-Decade Miami (Fla.) (6)

Team. His teammates voted him Detroit’s MVP four times. He served as team captain for nine seasons THIS IS PITT and totaled 24 career . The Lions won two NFL championships during Schmidt’s career. He later coached the team for six seasons and led Detroit to its only playoff appearance of the 1970s. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1973.

146 PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 147 PITT RETIRED JERSEYS 1 33 LARRY FITZGERALD TONY DORSETT 2002-03 1973-76 • Named the 2003 Walter Camp Player of the Year, becoming the first • Winner of the 1976 Heisman Trophy, Maxwell Award and Walter sophomore to earn that prestigious honor, and also won the Biletnikoff Camp Award. Award as the country’s top receiver. Was a unanimous first-team All- • Was selected an All-American in each of his four seasons (1973–76). American, becoming the first Pitt sophomore to be selected unanimously. • First player in NCAA history to reach 6,000 career rushing yards. • Was the 2003 Heisman Trophy runner-up, finishing behind Oklahoma Including bowl games, rushed for 6,526 yards. quarterback Jason White by just 128 points. Fitzgerald carried three • His NCAA-recognized total (not including bowls) of 6,082 yards voting regions, an unprecedented achievement for a sophomore. It stood as the Division I record for 22 years (1976-98). was the highest Heisman finish by a wide receiver since Michigan’s • Gained 100 or more yards 36 times, including 20 consecutive games. Desmond Howard won the award in 1991. • Remains Pitt’s all-time leading scorer with 380 points. • Compiled 92 catches for 1,672 yards (18.2 avg.) and 22 touchdowns • Holds Notre Dame opponent records for rushing yards against the in 2003, leading the nation in receiving yards per game (128.62 avg.) Irish in a career (754) and game (303). and TD catches. • Led Pitt to the 1976 national championship with a 12-0 record. • In just 26 collegiate games, Fitzgerald totaled 161 catches for 2,677 • In 1977, was the first-round pick of the Dallas Cowboys where he yards (16.6 avg.) and a Pitt-record 34 touchdowns. played 11 seasons (1977-87), including two Super Bowls and four • His freshman season he had 69 catches for 1,005 yards (14.6 avg.) Pro Bowls. and 12 TDs. Fitzgerald was the first player in Pitt history to compile • Played his final year with the (1988) and finished multiple 1,000-yard receiving seasons. his career as the second all-time leading rusher in NFL history • Caught a touchdown in 18 consecutive games to set an NCAA record. (12,739). In total, he set or tied four NCAA marks, eight Big East records and 11 • Was elected into the College Football Hall of Fame and Pro Football Pitt marks. Hall of Fame in 1994. • Was the third overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft, going to the , and has been selected to nine Pro Bowls. • In 2012, he became the youngest player in NFL history to reach 700 career receptions and joined as the only players in league 42 history to reach 10,000 career receiving yards before the age of 30. MARSHALL GOLDBERG RUNNING BACK 13 1936-38 • Earned back-to-back All-America honors as a halfback (1937) and DAN MARINO fullback (1938). QUARTERBACK • Member of the famed “Dream Backfield” at Pitt, considered one of 1979-82 college football’s greatest back tandems ever. • Was the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy in 1938 and placed third • While at Pitt from 1979-82, broke nearly every major passing record in in the Heisman balloting in 1937. school history, including career marks for passing yards (8,597) and completions (693). • Led Pitt to national championships in 1936 and 1937 with a combined 17-1-2 record. • Thirty-four years after his final collegiate season, still holds Pitt records for touchdown passes in a career (79) and season (37). • Spent seven years in the NFL playing halfback for the Chicago Cardinals (1939-42, 1946-48). • Led Pitt to four consecutive Top 10 finishes, including a pair of No. 2 rankings. • Member of the Cardinals’ 1947 NFL championship team and had his No. 99 jersey retired by the franchise. • Enhanced his reputation for delivering in the clutch in the 1982 Sugar Bowl, when he threw a 33-yard touchdown pass to tight end John • Elected into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1958. Brown with 35 seconds left to give Pitt a come-from-behind 24-20 victory over Georgia. • Named a 1981 All-American and finished fourth in the Heisman Trophy balloting that year. • A first-round draft pick of the Miami Dolphins in 1983, Marino went on to gain recognition as one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history with a record-breaking 17-year career. He retired following the 1999 season as the league’s all-time leader in passing attempts (8,358), completions (4,967), yardage (61,361) and touchdowns (420). • Was elected into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2002 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005. • Named a special trustee for the in June 2008.

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65 79 MEDIA INFORMATION JOE SCHMIDT BILL FRALIC LINEBACKER OFFENSIVE 1950-52 1981-84 • Earned All-America honors as a senior linebacker in 1952. • A three-time first team All-American, including unanimous status • As both a collegian and professional, Schmidt was considered the era’s as a junior and senior. prototype for linebacker play—instinctive, aggressive and smart. • Became the first offensive lineman to twice finish in the top 10 of the 2016 PREVIEW • Played in 10 Pro Bowls during his 13-year career (1953-65) with the Heisman Trophy balloting, placing sixth in 1984 and eighth in 1983. Detroit Lions, which included two NFL championships. • His collegiate career led to the creation of the “Pancake,” • Served as the Lions’ head coach from 1967-72, leading Detroit to its only a statistical barometer for each time Fralic put an opposing playoff appearance in the 1970s. defensive lineman on his back. • Elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1973 and College Football • The second player taken overall in the 1985 NFL Draft, Fralic went on to an exceptional pro career from 1985-93, playing eight years

Hall of Fame in 2000. COACHING STAFF with the Atlanta Falcons and his final season with the Detroit Lions. He was selected to the Pro Bowl four times. 73 • Was elected into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1998. MARK MAY 89 OFFENSIVE TACKLE 1977-80 MIKE DITKA PLAYER PROFILES • In 1980 was named a unanimous All-American and Pitt’s first winner END of the prestigious Outland Trophy. 1958-60 • Did not give up a sack his final two collegiate seasons. • Was a unanimous All-America selection at end in 1960. • Was Pitt’s “go-to” player on third-and-short situations, earning him • Led Pitt in receiving three consecutive years and was also a the nickname “May Day.” standout defender and . He additionally played and • Helped lead Pitt to a four-year record of 39-8-1, including four bowl at Pitt and was the intramural wrestling champion.

games and three Top 10 finishes. 2015 SEASON IN REVIEW • In 1961 he was a first-round draft choice of the • Was selected by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the and was a member of their 1963 NFL Championship team. He was 1981 NFL Draft and was a standout member of the team’s “Hogs” also a member of the Dallas Cowboys when they won Super Bowl offensive line from 1981-90. Helped the Redskins to three Super VI and earned All-Pro four times. Bowls (1982, 1983 and 1987), including world championships in ’82 • Spent 11 seasons as the head coach of the Chicago Bears, and ’87. Finished his pro career with the San Diego Chargers (1991) leading them to victory in Super Bowl XX, and later coached the and Arizona Cardinals (1992-93). . • Elected into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2005. • Elected into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1986 and Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988. 75 RECORD BOOK JIMBO COVERT 99 OFFENSIVE TACKLE HUGH GREEN 1978-82 DEFENSIVE END PITT HISTORY • A fixture on Pitt’s punishing offensive front from 1980-82, 1977-80 surrendering just three sacks during that span. As a senior, he did • A three-time first team All-American and won the 1980 Lombardi not give up a single sack. Award, Maxwell Award and the . • Was a two-time first team All-American, earning consensus status • Finished second in the 1980 Heisman Trophy balloting, an as a senior. unprecedented finish for a purely defensive player. • Pitt went 31-5 during Covert’s three years as a starting offensive tackle, • Was the first-ever defensive player to win the Walter Camp Award. PRO FOOTBALL finishing in the nation’s Top 10 each season. The 1980 and 1981 teams • Named to Pitt’s All-Time Team after just his sophomore year. each went 11-1 and finished as high as No. 2 in the national polls. • Thirty-six years following his final collegiate season, remains Pitt’s • Was chosen in the first round of the 1983 NFL Draft (sixth overall) by the all-time sack leader with 49. Chicago Bears and was a consensus All-Rookie pick. He played eight • Helped lead Pitt to a four-year record of 39-8-1, including four seasons in Chicago (1983-90), earning All-Pro honors four times, two bowl games and three Top 10 finishes. first-team All-NFL selections, two Pro Bowl invitations and was twice • First-round selection by the in 1981 and

named the NFL Offensive Lineman of the Year (1985 and 1986). THIS IS PITT played 11 years in the NFL. • With Covert as a spearhead, the Bears led the NFL in rushing four • Elected into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1996. consecutive years (1983-86). He was named to the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1980s. • Elected into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2003.

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ACC PLAYER OF THE YEAR ALL-ACC TEAM HONOREES 2009 2014 James Conner, RB (coaches and media) * before name denotes unanimous selection Jon Baldwin, WR (first team) 2015 COACHES TEAM Aaron Berry, CB (first team) ACC OFFENSIVE PLAYER *Tyler Boyd, WR (first team) Dorin Dickerson, TE (first team) OF THE YEAR Ejuan Price, DL (first team) Adam Gunn, LB (first team) 2014 James Conner, RB (coaches and media) Adam Bisnowaty, OL (first team) *, RB (first team) Dorian Johnson, OL (second team) John Malecki, OL (first team) ACC DEFENSIVE PLAYER Qadree Ollison, RB (second team) Jason Pinkston, OL (first team) OF THE YEAR J.P. Holtz, TE (third team) *Greg Romeus, DL (first team) 2013 Aaron Donald, DT Nicholas Grigsby, LB (third team) , QB (first team) (coaches and media) Darryl Render, DL (third team) Mick Williams, DL (first team) Jordan Whitehead, S (third team) Nate Byham, TE (second team) ACC ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Dom DeCicco, S (second team) 2015 Jordan Whitehead, S (media) 2015 MEDIA TEAM Dan Hutchins, K (second team) 2015 Jordan Whitehead, S, and Tyler Boyd, WR (first team) Gus Mustakas, DL (second team) Ejuan Price, DL (first team) 2008 Qadree Ollison, RB (coaches co-winners) Adam Bisnowaty, OL (second team) Nate Byham, TE (first team) ACC OFFENSIVE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Dorian Johnson, OL (second team) Qadree Ollison, RB (second team) C.J. Davis, OL (first team) 2015 Qadree Ollison, RB Darryl Render, DL (third team) Conor Lee, PK (first team) (coaches and media) Jordan Whitehead, S (third team) *LeSean McCoy, RB (first team) Avonte Maddox, CB (honorable mention) *Scott McKillop, LB (first team) ACC DEFENSIVE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Aaron Berry, CB (second team) 2015 Jordan Whitehead, S 2014 COACHES TEAM Greg Romeus, DL (second team) (coaches and media) Tyler Boyd, WR (first team); 2007 KR (second team) BIG EAST OFFENSIVE T.J. Clemmings, OL (first team) LeSean McCoy, RB (first team) PLAYER OF THE YEAR *James Conner, RB (first team) *Scott McKillop, LB (first team) Matt Rotheram, OL (second team) , OL (first team) 2009 Dion Lewis, RB Joe Clermond, DL (second team) 2003 Larry Fitzgerald, WR Anthony Gonzalez, LB (honorable mention) 2014 MEDIA TEAM 2006 2000 Antonio Bryant, WR H.B. Blades, LB (first team) (Tri-Player of the Year with Miami Tyler Boyd, WR (first team); KR (second team) T.J. Clemmings, OL (first team) Derek Kinder, WR (first team) WR Santana Moss and Virginia Tech Darrelle Revis, CB (first team) RB Lee Suggs) *James Conner, RB (first team) Matt Rotheram, OL (third team) Joe Clermond, DL (second team) 1994 Billy West, RB Adam Graessle, P (second team) 2013 COACHES TEAM 2005 BIG EAST DEFENSIVE Aaron Donald, DL (first team) PLAYER OF THE YEAR Tyler Boyd, WR (third team) H.B. Blades, LB (first team) Devin Street, WR (honorable mention) Bernard “Josh” Lay, CB (first team) 2010 Jabaal Sheard, DE Greg Lee, WR (first team) 2009 Greg Romeus, DE (Co-POY) 2013 MEDIA TEAM Darrelle Revis, CB (first team) 2009 Mick Williams, DT (Co-POY) Aaron Donald, DL (first team) Josh Cummings, PK (second team) 2008 Scott McKillop, LB Tyler Boyd, WR (second team) Tez Morris, S (second team) 2006 H.B. Blades, LB Devin Street, WR (third team) , QB (second team) Jason Hendricks, S (honorable mention) Charles Spencer, OL (second team) BIG EAST SPECIAL TEAMS Matt Rotheram, OL (honorable mention) 2004 Ray Vinopal, S (honorable mention) PLAYER OF THE YEAR H.B. Blades, LB (first team) 2003 Andy Lee, P Vince Crochunis, DL (first team) (Co-Player of the Year with Virginia ALL-BIG EAST TEAM HONOREES Josh Cummings, PK (first team) Tech PR DeAngelo Hall) * before name denotes unanimous selection Adam Graessle, P (first team) 2002 Andy Lee, P 2012 *Rob Petitti, OL (first team) (Co-Player of the Year with Rutgers Ray Graham, RB (first team) Bernard “Josh” Lay, CB (second team) KR Nate Jones) Aaron Donald, DL (first team) Greg Lee, WR (second team) Jason Hendricks, S (second team) Tyler Palko, QB (second team) BIG EAST ROOKIE OF THE YEAR , WR (second team) Charles Spencer, OL (second team) 2009 Dion Lewis, RB Devin Street, WR (second team) Dan Stephens, DL (second team) 2007 LeSean McCoy, RB Ryan Turnley, C (second team) 2003 2002 Larry Fitzgerald, WR 2011 *Larry Fitzgerald, WR (first team) 1991 Tom Tumulty, LB Ray Graham, RB (first team) *Andy Lee, P (first team) Jarred Holley, S (first team) Rob Petitti, OL (first team) BIG EAST COACH OF THE YEAR Chas Alecxih, DL (second team) *, QB (first team) 2004 Aaron Donald, DL (second team) Kris Wilson, TE (second team) 1997 Walt Harris Max Gruder, LB (second team) 2002 Antwuan Reed, CB (second team) Bryan Anderson, OL (first team) BIG EAST FOOTBALL SCHOLAR- 2010 *Torrie Cox, CB (first team) ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Jon Baldwin, WR (first team) *Larry Fitzgerald, WR (first team) 2008 Conor Lee, PK Dom DeCicco, S (first team) Claude Harriott, DE (first team) 2004 Vince Crochunis, DL Dan Hutchins, P (first team) Gerald Hayes, LB (first team) Jason Pinkston, OL (first team) Andy Lee, P (first team) *Jabaal Sheard, DL (first team) Rob Petitti, OL (second team) Jarred Holley, CB (second team) Rod Rutherford, QB (second team) Brandon Lindsey, DL (second team)

150 PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE CONFERENCE HONORS

2001 ACC ALL-ACADEMIC FOOTBALL TEAM 2007 *Antonio Bryant, WR (first team) HONOREES Mark Estermyer, LS , QB MEDIA INFORMATION Gerald Hayes, LB (first team) To be eligible for consideration, a student-athlete Adam Gunn, LB Lucas Stone, P Ramon Walker, S (first team) must be a significant athletic contributor, earn a Conor Lee, PK Tyler Tkach, DL Bryan Knight, DL (second team) 3.00 GPA for the previous semester and maintain John Pelusi, TE Dustin Walters, TE Austin Ransom, WR 2000 a 3.00 cumulative GPA. Graduate students must 2006 Antonio Bryant, WR (first team) maintain a 3.5 GPA. Jeff McCurley, C (first team) 2015 Brian Bennett, LB Gus Mustakas, DL Adam Bisnowaty, OL Scott Orndoff, TE Mark Estermyer, LS Tyler Palko, QB Bryan Knight, DL (first team) Adam Gunn, LB LaRod Stephens- Gerald Hayes, LB (second team) Dontez Ford, WR Jordan Whitehead, DB Avonte Maddox, DB Conor Lee, PK Howling, RB Ramon Walker, S (second team) Joe Villani, C 2016 PREVIEW 1999 2014 2005 Latef Grim, WR (first team) Adam Bisnowaty, OL Matt Rotheram, OL Justin Acierno, FB Tyler Palko, QB Hank Poteat, CB (first team) David Durham, DL Ray Vinopal, DB Mark Estermyer, LS Doug Roseberry, LB Avonte Maddox, DB , QB Ronald Idoko, DL Dale Williams, OL Ramon Walker, S (first team) Reggie Mitchell, DB Ryan Winslow, P Kevan Barlow, RB (second team) 2004 Demond Gibson, DL (second team) 2013 Justin Acierno, FB Doug Roseberry, LB Adam Bisnowaty, OL Ray Vinopal, DB Greg DeBolt, P (second team) Justin Belarski, C Dan Stephens, DL COACHING STAFF Scott Orndoff, TE Terrish Webb, DB 1998 Brian Bennett, LB Dale Williams, OL Tom Savage, QB Matt Yoklic, P Vince Crochunis, DL Latef Grim, WR (first team) 2003 Hank Poteat, CB (first team) BIG EAST ALL-ACADEMIC FOOTBALL Phil Clarke, LB (second team) Justin Belarski, OL Brandon Miree, RB TEAM HONOREES Brian Bennett, LB Yogi Roth, WR 1997 Recognized student-athletes who posted a Vince Crochunis, DL Jon Schall, OL Tony Orlandini, OL (first team) cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better over the Luke Getsy, QB Dan Stephens, DL , QB (second team) prior academic year. Dan LaCarte, OL Kris Wilson, TE Dwayne Schulters, RB (second team) 2012 2002 PLAYER PROFILES Terry Murphy, WR (second team) Kevin Barthelemy, LS Jahmahl Pardner, DB Brian Beinecke, LB Chad Reed, OL Jon Marzoch, OL (second team) Adam Bisnowaty, OL Devon Porchia, LB Vince Crochunis, DL Yogi Roth, WR Frank Moore, DL (second team) Bam Bradley, LB Anthony Rippole, FB Brian Guzek, DL Dan Stephens, DL Phil Clarke, LB (second team) Keegan Buck, DL Gabe Roberts, OL Dan LaCarte, OL Gary Urschler, DB 1996 Devin Cook, DL Artie Rowell, OL Brandon Miree, RB Kris Wilson, TE Nate Cochran, P (first team) Jacob Craig, LB Mike Shanahan, WR 2001 David Durham, FB Andrew Taglianetti, DB 1995 Brian Beinecke, LB Mark Ponko, DB Patrick Fisher, DB Joe Trebitz, LB Vince Crochunis, DL Chad Reed, C Chris Ferencik, PK (first team) John Guy, OL Ray Vinopal, DB

Brian Guzek, DL Dan Stephens, DL 2015 SEASON IN REVIEW Tom Tumulty, LB (first team) Kevin Harper, PK Chad Voytik, QB Bryan Knight, DL Gary Urschler, DB Dietrich Jells, WR (second team) Jarred Holley, DB Chris Wuestner, WR Nick Lotz, PK Kris Wilson, TE Mike Halapin, DL (second team) J.P. Holtz, TE Matt Yoklic, P Nate Cochran, P (second team) Adam Lazenga, FB Brett Zuck, WR 2000 Brad Lukasak, PK Brian Beinecke, LB Nick Lotz, PK 1994 2011 Mark Browne, OL Joseph Manganello, OL *Billy West, RB (first team) Christopher Curd, WR Kody Miller, LB *Ruben Brown, OT (first team) Joshua Brinson, WR Mike Shanahan, WR Brian Guzek, LB Mark Ponko, DB Billy Davis, WR (second team) Desmond Brown, RB Andrew Taglianetti, DB Dan LaCarte, DL Chad Reed, C Myles Caragein, DT Joe Trebitz, LB Tom Barndt, DL (second team) Drake Greer, K/P Ray Vinopal, DB 1999 1993 Kevin Harper, PK Kris Wildman, FB Brian Beinecke, LB Scott McCurley, LB Curtis Martin, RB (first team) Jarred Holley, DB Chris Yankoski, K/P Seth Hornack, DB Matt O’Connor, QB RECORD BOOK Tom Tumulty, LB (first team) Adam Lazenga, LB Matt Yoklic, P Nick Lotz, PK Mark Ponko, DB Ruben Brown, OT (second team) Marco Pecora, DB Brett Zuck, WR Joseph Manganello, OL Gary Urschler, DB Tom Barndt, DL (second team) 2010 1998 Maurice Williams, CB (second team) Pat Bostick, QB Chris Mike, FB Andrew Grischow, C Jeff McCurley, OL 1992 Myles Caragein, DL Marco Pecora, DB Seth Hornack, DB Mark Ponko, DB Ruben Brown, OL (second team) Pat Costello, DB Mike Shanahan, WR 1997 Dom DeCicco, DB , QB Grant Coffield, P Joe Holland, WR PITT HISTORY Chris Sestili, OL (second team) Kolby Gray, DB Andrew Taglianetti, DB Vernon Lewis, CB (second team) Andrew Grischow, C Jason Sepkowski, OL Max Gruder, LB Tyler Tkach, DL Seth Hornack, DB 1991 Kevin Harper, PK Joe Trebitz, LB Jeff Christy, OG (first team) Henry Hynoski, FB Matt Yoklic, P 1996 , DL (first team) Andrew Janocko, QB Andrew Grischow, C Keith Hamilton, DL (first team) 2009 1995

*Steve Israel, CB (first team) Jonathan Baldwin, WR Adam Gunn, LB Zatiti Moody, DE John Ryan, QB PRO FOOTBALL , QB (second team) Luke Briggs, K Henry Hynoski, FB Tony Orlandini, OL Chris Bouyer, WR (second team) Myles Caragein, DL Andrew Janocko, QB 1994 David Moore, TE (second team) Pat Costello, P John Malecki, OL Tony Orlandini, OL Jason Sepkowski, OL Ricardo McDonald, LB (second team) Steve Dell, LB Mike Shanahan, WR John Ryan, QB Billy West, RB 2008 1993 Pat Bostick, QB Conor Lee, PK John Ryan, QB , DB

Luke Briggs, PK John Malecki, OL THIS IS PITT Myles Caragein, DL John Pelusi, TE 1992 Mark Estermyer, LS Austin Ransom, LB Sean Conley, PK James Morrison, LB Max Gruder, LB Tristan Roberts, LB Doug Kautter, LB Doug Whaley, DB Henry Hynoski, FB Tyler Tkach, DL Andrew Janocko, QB

150 PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 151 POSTSEASON GAMES

EAST-WEST SHRINE GAME 1985 Bob Buczkowski def. end 1982 Julius Dawkins end 1925 Horse L. Chase tackle 1985 Barry Pettyjohn center 1982 def. back 1928 Mike Getto tackle 1987 Ezekial Gadson lineback­ er­ 1982 Dan Marino quarter­ back­ 1930 Eddie Baker quarter­ back­ 1987 Gary Richard 1982 Ron Sams guard 1932 James MacMurdo tackle 1988 Burt Grossman def. end 1982 Bryan Thomas halfback 1934 Michael Sebastian halfback­ 1988 Tom Ricketts tackle 1983 Jim Sweeney center 1934 Joseph Skladany end 1988 Jerry Olsavsky lineback­ er­ 1983 Bill Maas def. tackle 1934 Frank Walton tackle 1988 Mark Stepnoski guard 1983 Tom Flynn def. back 1935 Charles Hartwig guard 1989 Alonzo Hampton cornerback 1983 end 1935 Miller Munjas quarter­ back­ 1989 Roman Matusz off. tackle 1984 Chris Doleman def. end 1935 Izzy Weinstock halfback­ 1990 Louis Riddick def. back 1986 Randy Dixon tackle 1938 quarter­ back­ 1991 Steve Israel def. back 1991 Jeff Christy guard 1938 Frank Souchak end 1991 Ricardo McDonald linebacker 1992 Alex Van Pelt quarterback 1939 Bill Daddio end 1995 Anthony Dorsett def. back 1994 Ruben Brown off. tackle 1939 Marshall Goldberg halfback­ 1997 Tony Orlandini off. tackle 1994 Curtis Martin halfback 1939 Harold Stebbins halfback­ 1997 Jon Marzoch guard 1995 Tom Tumulty linebacker 1940 Richard Cassiano halfback­ 2000 Latef Grim wide receiver 1995 Dietrich Jells wide receiver 1940 Ben Kish fullback­ 2001 Bryan Knight def. end 1999 Hank Poteat def. back 1941 George Kracum fullback­ 2002 Torrie Cox cornerback 2000 Kevan Barlow halfback 1942 Ralph Fife guard 2003 Claude Harriott def. end 2002 Gerald Hayes linebacker 1942 Stan Gervelis end 2003 Walt Harris head coach 2003 Kris Wilson tight end 1945 George Ranii guard 2003 Lewis Moore linebacker 2004 Rob Petitti off. tackle 1946 Leo Skladany end 2003 Lousaka Polite fullback 2005 Charles Spencer guard 1949 William McPeak end 2003 Rod Rutherford quarterback 2006 H.B. Blades linebacker 1950 Nicholas Bolkovac tackle 2005 Bernard “Josh” Lay def. back 2006 Tyler Palko quarterback 1952 William Reynolds halfback­ 2007 Joe Clermond def. end 2007 Mike McGlynn off. tackle 1954 Eldred Kraemer tackle 2009 Nate Byham tight end 2007 Jeff Otah off. tackle 1954 Robert McQuaide end 2009 Aaron Berry cornerback 2008 Mark Estermyer long snapper 1957 Charley Brueckman center 2011 Max Gruder linebacker 2008 Scott McKillop linebacker 1957 Jim McCusker tackle 2011 Brandon Lindsey linebacker 2009 Dorin Dickerson tight end 1958 John Guzik guard 2012 Ray Graham running back 2010 Jason Pinkston off. tackle 1958 Dick Haley halfback­ 2012 Ryan Turnley center 2013 Aaron Donald def. tackle 1958 Art Gob end 2014 T.J. Clemmings off. tackle 1959 Ivan Toncic quarter­ back­ 1953 Joe Schmidt guard-center 1959 Bill Lindner tackle COLLEGE ALL-STAR GAME 1956 John Cenci center 1934 Michael Sebastian halfback­ 1960 Mike Ditka end 1956 Lou Cimarolli halfback­ 1934 Joseph Skladany end 1961 Fred Cox halfback­ 1956 John Paluck end 1934 Frank Walton tackle 1961 Steve Jastrzembski end 1957 Bob Pollock tackle 1935 Miller Munjas quarter­ back­ 1962 John Draksler guard 1957 Vince Scorsone guard 1935 George Shotwell guard 1963 Paul Martha halfback­ 1958 Charley Brueckman center 1937 Averell Daniell tackle 1963 Rick Leeson fullback­ 1958 Jim McCusker tackle 1937 guard 1963 Ernie Borghetti tackle 1965 center 1937 Robert LaRue halfback­ 1964 Fred Mazurek quarter­ back­ 1965 Paul Cercel center 1938 Frank Patrick fullback­ 1965 Eric Crabtree halfback­ 1967 lineback­ er­ 1939 Bill Daddio end 1965 Joe Novogratz fullback­ 1977 Matt Cavanaugh quarter­ back­ 1939 Marshall Goldberg halfback 1969 Geoff Brown lineback­ er­ 1977 Randy Holloway tackle 1940 Richard Cassiano halfback 1972 Bob Kuziel center 1977 halfback­ 1940 Ben Kish fullback 1975 Gary Burley middle guard 1977 J.C. Wilson cornerback 1941 George Kracum fullback 1978 lineback­ er­ 1978 Al Chesley lineback­ er­ 1945 Ernest Bonelli fullback 1979 safety 1978 Gordon Jones end 1953 Billy Reynolds halfback 1980 Russ Grimm center 1978 Jeff Delaney safety 1954 Dick Deitrick end 1980 Rickey Jackson end 1979 Jo Jo Heath safety 1955 Eldred Kraemer tackle 1981 Emil Boures center 1980 Rickey Jackson def. end 1956 John Paluck end 1981 Sal Sunseri lineback­ er­ 1980 def. back 1957 Vince Scorsone guard 1982 Rob Fada guard 1980 Randy McMillan fullback­ 1957 Joe Walton end 1982 Tim Lewis def. back 1980 Benjie Pryor end 1958 Jim McCusker tackle 1983 Bill Maas def. tackle 1981 Emil Boures center 1959 Dick Haley halfback 1983 Tom Flynn def. back 1981 Sal Sunseri lineback­ er­ 1959 John Guzik guard 1984 Troy Benson lineback­ er­ 1982 Jimbo Covert tackle 1961 Mike Ditka end 1984 Chris Doleman end 1984 Bill Wallace end

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1961 halfback 1961 Mike Ditka end NORTH-SOUTH GAME MEDIA INFORMATION 1964 Paul Martha halfback 1962 Fred Cox halfback 1949 Lou Cecconi halfback 1964 Ernie Borghetti tackle 1964 Paul Martha halfback 1952 Joe Schmidt guard-center 1964 John Maczuzak tackle 1964 Rick Leeson fullback 1958 Bill Kaliden quarter­ back­ 1965 Marty Schottenheimer center 1964 Ernie Borghetti tackle 1958 Ed Michaels guard 1967 Jim Flanigan linebacker 1965 Eric Crabtree tackle 1959 Serafino Fazio center 1971 Charles Hall def. back 1965 Joe Novogratz linebacker 1960 Ron Delfine end 1972 Bob Kuziel center 1969 Geoff Brown linebacker 1960 Paul Hodge guard 1971 Charles Hall def. back 1962 Ed Clark halfback

BLUE-GRAY ALL-STAR CLASSIC 1972 Bob Kuziel center 1962 Gary Kaltenbach tackle 2016 PREVIEW 1939 guard 1973 Jim Buckmon def. end 1962 guard 1939 John Chickerneo quarterback 1975 Tom Perko linebacker 1963 Al Grigaliunas end 1963 Jeff Ware guard 1940 Bob Thurbon halfback 1976 Tony Dorsett running back 1965 Ken Lucas quarterback 1944 Ernie Bonelli halfback 1976 Al Romano middle guard 1965 Fred Hoaglin center 1945 Francis Mattioll guard 1976 Jim Corbett tight end 1945 John Kosh center 1971 Ralph Cindrich linebacker 1977 Tom Brzoza center COACHING STAFF 1948 Leo Skladany end 1977 Bob Jury safety INTA JUICE NORTH-SOUTH ALL-STAR CLASSIC 1949 Bernie Barkouskie guard 1978 Jeff Delaney safety 2006 Steve Buches tight end 1949 Carl DePasqua fullback 1978 Matt Carroll guard 2006 Adam Graessle punter 1951 Bob Bestwick quarterback 1978 Gordon Jones end 1951 Chris Warriner end 1978 Dave Logan tackle LAS VEGAS ALL-AMERICAN CLASSIC 1952 Joe Bozek end 1979 Jeff Pelusi linebacker 2005 Vince Crochunis def. tackle 1953 Dick Deitrick end 1980 Hugh Green def. end

JAPAN BOWL PLAYER PROFILES 1957 Richard Scherer end 1980 Mark May tackle 1975 Tom Perko linebacker 1959 Fred Riddle fullback 1980 Randy McMillan fullback 1961 Larry Vignali guard 1976 Tony Dorsett running back 1980 Benjie Pryor end 1976 Al Romano middle guard 1963 John Maczuzak tackle 1981 Pappy Thomas def. back 1976 Jim Corbett tight end 1969 Bob Ellis end 1982 Jimbo Covert tackle 1977 Tom Brzoza center 1969 Dave Dibbley halfback 1982 Julius Dawkins end 1977 Bob Jury safety 1971 Charles Hall def. back 1982 Dan Marino quarter­ back­ 1978 Matt Carroll guard 1974 Mike Bulino def. back 1983 Jim Sweeney center 1978 Dave Logan tackle 2015 SEASON IN REVIEW 1984 Marlon McIntyre fullback 1984 Bill Fralic tackle 1979 Ralph Still end 1984 Melvin Dean def. back 1985 Bill Callahan safety 1980 Hugh Green def. end 1986 Tom Brown fullback 1987 Jon Carter end 1980 Russ Grimm center 1988 Burt Grossman def. end 1987 Quintin Jones cornerback 1980 Mark May tackle 1988 Cornell Holloway def. back 1988 Burt Grossman def. end 1980 Terry White def. back 1988 Troy Washington safety 1989 Tony Siragusa def. tackle 1981 Wayne DiBartola running back 1990 Louis Riddick def. back 1991 Steve Israel def. back 1981 Pappy Thomas def. back 1991 Jeff Christy guard 2006 Clint Session linebacker 1982 J.C. Pelusi middle guard 1987 Gary Richard cornerback 1991 Ricardo McDonald linebacker 2006 Joe Villani center 1989 Roman Matusz off. tackle RECORD BOOK 1991 Scott Miller tackle 2007 cornerback 1989 Dan Crossman def. back 1992 Alex Van Pelt quarterback 2007 Darrell Strong tight end 1994 Tom Barndt def. end 1992 Alex Van Pelt quarterback 1994 Ruben Brown off. tackle COACHES’ ALL-AMERICAN GAME ALL-STAR GRIDIRON CLASSIC 1994 Curtis Martin halfback 1974 Rod Kirby linebacker 1999 Phil Clarke linebacker 1994 Lawson Mollica center 1974 Jim Buckmon def. end

2003 Brandon Miree running back PITT HISTORY 1994 John Majors head coach 1974 Glenn Hyde def. tackle 2003 Matt Morgan off. tackle 1994 Charlie Coe asst. coach 1995 Tom Tumulty linebacker ALL-AMERICAN BOWL TEXAS VS. THE NATION ALL-STAR CHALLENGE 1995 Anthony Dorsett def. back 1973 Rod Kirby linebacker 2008 Conredge Collins fullback 1999 Kirk McMullen tight end 1974 Gary Burley middle guard 2008 C. J. Davis off. guard 1999 Ethan Weidle off. tackle 1974 Mike Bulino def. back 2010 Dom DeCicco def. back PRO FOOTBALL 1999 Walt Harris off. head coach 1974 Mike Carey center 1999 Tom Freeman asst. coach CASINO DEL SOL COLLEGE ALL-STAR GAME MARTIN LUTHER KING CLASSIC 2011 Antwuan Reed def. back 1989 Bill Cherpak off. guard 2012 Chris Jacobson off. guard 1953 Billy Reynolds halfback 1989 Chris Goetz off. guard 2012 Mike Shanahan wide receiver 1957 Joe Walton end 1989 Tom Sims def. tackle

RAYCOM ALL-STAR CLASSIC THIS IS PITT 1958 Charley Brueckman center 1989 Tony Siragusa def. tackle 2012 Tino Sunseri quarterback 1959 John Guzik guard 1989 Carnel Smith def. end 1960 Bill Lindner tackle NFLPA COLLEGIATE BOWL 2015 J.P. Holtz tight end

152 PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 153 TEAM CAPTAINS

Year Captain(s) Year Captain(s) 1905 Joe Thompson­ 1999 Latef Grim 1906 Gilbert Miller Karim Thompson 1907 Calvin Marshall Hank Poteat 1908 Quincy Banbury 2000 Latef Grim Bryan Knight 1909 Homer Roe Torrie Cox 1910 Tex Richards 2001 Lousaka Polite 1911 Jack Lindsay Ramon Walker 1912 Polly Galvin Torrie Cox 1913 Hube Wagner 2002 Lousaka Polite 1914 Wayne Smith Gerald Hayes 1915 Fullback Lousaka Polite (32) was a three-time offensive captain for the Torrie Cox 1916 Bob Peck Panthers from 2001-03. 2003 Lousaka Polite 1917 H.C. Carlson Lewis Moore Year Captain(s) Year Captain(s) William “Tutu” 1918 George McLaren 1960 Mike Ditka 1982 Dan Marino Ferguson 1919 Jimmy DeHart 1961 Game Captains Jimbo Covert 2004 Tyler Palko 1920 Herbert Stein 1962 Tom Brown J.C. Pelusi Vince Crochunis 1921 Tom Davies Gary Kaltenbach Yogi Jones Doug Roseberry 1922 Tom Holleran 1963 Al Grigaliunas 1983 Tom Flynn 2005 H.B. Blades 1923 1964 Ray Popp Troy Hill Raymond Kirkley Jim Sweeney 1924 Noble Frank 1965 Phil Dahar Tez Morris 1984 Bill Fralic Tyler Palko 1925 Ralph Chase 1966 Jim Flanigan Chris Doleman 1926 Blair McMillan 2006 H.B. Blades 1967 Dave Drake Troy Benson Steve Buches 1927 Gibby Welch 1968 Harry Orszulak 1985 Adam Graessle 1928 Alex Fox Ed Gallin Bill Callahan Tyler Palko 1929 Luby DiMeolo Ed Whitaker Dennis Atiyeh Clint Session 1930 Eddie Baker 1969 Game Captains 1986 Steve Apke 2007 Joe Clermond 1931 Eddie Hirshberg 1970 Game Captains Randy Dixon Jeff Otah 1932 Paul Reider 1971 Jack Dykes Tony Woods Austin Ransom 1933 None John Simpson 1987 Jon Carter 2008 C. J. Davis 1934 Charles Hartwig 1972 John Moss Ed Miller Rashaad Duncan Conor Lee 1935 Nick Kliskey Rick Lozier Billy Owens Reggie Frye Scott McKillop 1936 None 1988 Jerry Olsavsky 1973 LaRod Stephens-Howling 1937 John Michelosen Tom Ricketts Rodney Kirby Mark Stepnoski 2009 Nate Byham 1938 Game Captains Jim Buckmon Troy Washington Adam Gunn 1939 Game Captains 1974 Mike Carey John Malecki 1989 Robert Bradley Cedric McGee 1940 Game Captains Bill Daniels Dan Crossman Gus Mustakas 1941 Game Captains Kelcy Daviston Roman Matusz Mick Williams 1942 Game Captains 1975 Dennis Moorhead 1990 Alex Van Pelt 2010 Dom DeCicco 1943 Game Captains Tom Perko Craig Gob Jason Pinkston 1944 Game Captains 1976 Tony Dorsett Louis Riddick Jabaal Sheard 1945 Game Captains Jim Corbett Eric Holzworth 2011 Myles Caragein 1946 Jack Durisham Arnie Weatherington 1991 Alex Van Pelt Jarred Holley Bill McPeak 1977 Tom Brzoza Ricardo McDonald Chris Jacobson 1947 Game Captains Matt Cavanaugh Sean Gilbert Antwuan Reed 1948 Bill McPeak Randy Holloway Eric Seaman Mike Shanahan Bob Jury 1949 Lou Cecconi 1992 Game Captains Tino Sunseri 1978 Gordon Jones Andrew Taglianetti 1950 Nick Bolkovac 1993 Tom Barndt Jeff Delaney Doug Whaley 2012 Aaron Donald 1951 Rudy Andabaker Al Chesley Curtis Martin Jarred Holley Bob Brennan Matt Carroll 1994 Tom Barndt Cameron Saddler 1952 Joe Schmidt 1979 Jeff Pelusi Ruben Brown Mike Shanahan 1953 Dick Deitrick Jo Jo Heath Lawson Mollica Ryan Turnley 1954 Henry Ford Dan Fidler 1995 Tom Tumulty 2013 Aaron Donald Lou Palatella 1980 Hugh Green Mike Halapin Tyrone Ezell 1955 Hal Hunter­ Rickey Jackson David Sumner Jason Hendricks John Cenci Bill Neill Jon McCray Tom Savage Devin Street 1956 Joe Walton 1996 Jason Chavis K’Waun Williams Bob Pollock Mark May Billy West 1957 Charley Brueckman Russ Grimm Curtis Anderson 2014 T.J. Clemmings Jim McCusker 1981 Sal Sunseri Nicholas Grigsby 1997 Pete Gonzalez Ray Vinopal 1958 Ed Micheals Emil Boures Curtis McGhee 2015 J.P. Holtz Don Crafton 1998 Phil Clarke Lafayette Pitts 1959 Bill Lindner Terry Murphy Darryl Render Ken Montanari Hank Poteat Artie Rowell

154 PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE ED CONWAY AWARD

Until his passing in 1974, Ed Conway was the radio voice of Pitt football for four years and a tremendous MEDIA INFORMATION friend and supporter of the Panthers program. In appreciation of his work, the football team presents an annual award in his honor to the most improved players each spring. 1975 Offense: John Pelusi (C) Defense: Randy Cozens (DE)

1976 Offense: Bob Hutton (HB) Defense: LeRoy Felder (DB) 2016 PREVIEW 1977 Offense: Randy Reutershan (FL), George Link (OG) Defense: Dave Logan (MG)

1978 Offense: Ray “Rooster” Jones (HB)

Defense: Lynn Thomas (DB) COACHING STAFF

1979 Offense: Russ Grimm (C) Defense: Charles “Yogi” Jones (LB) Pitt’s 2016 Ed Conway Award winners Jester Weah (left) and Shakir Soto 1980 Offense: Emil Boures (OG) Defense: (SS) 1993 Offense: Raymond Belvin (TE) 2004 Offense: Mike McGlynn (OL), Defense: Tom Barndt (DL), Tim Murphy (RB) 1981 Offense: Wayne DiBartola (FB) Jason Chavis (LB), Defense: Charles Sallet (DL), Defense: Wallace “Pappy” Jay Jones (DB) Clint Session (LB) PLAYER PROFILES Thomas (CB) 1994 Offense: Brian Curran (OL) 2005 Offense: Mike McGlynn (OL) 1982 Offense: Marlon McIntyre (FB) Defense: Mike Mohring (DL) Defense: Chris McKillop (DL) Defense: Dan “Peep” Short (SS) 1995 Offense: John Jones (TE) 2006 Offense: C.J. Davis (OL) 1983 Offense: Mike Dahl (OG) Defense: David Sumner (LB) Defense: Clint Session (LB) Defense: Melvin Dean (CB), Special Teams: Kennard Cox (DB) Troy Benson (LB) 1996 Offense: Kirk McMullen (TE) 2015 SEASON IN REVIEW Defense: Rasshad Whitmill (DB) 2007 Offense: Jeff Otah (OL) 1984 Offense: Dwayne Milloy (FL) Defense: Gus Mustakas (DL) Defense: Steve Apke (LB) 1997 Offense: Ethan Weidle (OL) Defense: Frank Moore (DL) 2008 Offense: Dorin Dickerson (TE), 1985 Offense: Dave Shuck (TE) Cedric McGee (WR) Defense: Lee Hetrick (LB), 1998 Offense: (QB) Defense: Mick Williams (DL) John Lewis (CB) Defense: Nick Cole (LB) 2009 Offense: Pat Bostick (QB) 1999 Offense: Jeff McCurley (OL)

1986 Offense: Darrin Gillaspie (WR) Defense: Max Gruder (LB) RECORD BOOK Defense: Jerry Olsavsky (LB) Defense: Ryan Smith (DL), Mark Ponko (DB) 2010 Offense: Greg Cross (WR) 1987 Offense: Nate Heyward (RB) Defense: Antwuan Reed (DB) Defense: Carnel Smith (DE) 2000 Offense: Mike Bosnic (TE) Defense: Bryan Knight (DL), 2011 Offense: Anthony Gonzalez (QB) 1988 Offense: Adam Walker (RB) Amir Purifoy (LB) Defense: Tyrone Ezell (DL), Defense: Louis Riddick (SS) Buddy Jackson (DB) PITT HISTORY 2001 Offense: Kris Wilson (TE) 1989 Offense: Mike LiVorio (OL) Defense: Torrie Cox (DB), 2012 Offense: Ryan Turnley (OL) Defense: Dave Coleman (CB) Lewis Moore (LB) Defense: Shayne Hale (DL)

1990 Offense: Scott Stark (QB) 2002 Offense: Brandon Miree (RB), 2013 Offense: T.J. Clemmings (OL) Defense: Anthony Jagers (SS) Tim Murphy (RB) Defense: Tyrone Ezell (DL) PRO FOOTBALL Defense: Vince Crochunis (DL), 1991 Offense: Dan Anderson (OL) Tez Morris (DB), 2014 Offense: T.J. Clemmings (OL) Defense: Jeff Esters (DL) Malcolm Postell (LB) Defense: David Durham (DL) Special Teams: Todd Thomas (LB) 1992 Offense: Mark Fely (OL) 2003 Offense: Chris Curd (WR) Defense: Mike Halapin (DL) Defense: Bernard “Josh” Lay (DB), 2015 Offense: Dontez Ford (WR) THIS IS PITT Malcolm Pinder (DL) Defense: Tyrique Jarrett (DL) 2016 Offense: Jester Weah (WR) Defense: Shakir Soto (DL)

154 PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 155 BOWL HISTORY

ROSE BOWL • JAN. 2, 1928 • JAN. 2, 1933 Bowl team)—had several chances to tie the Pasadena, Calif., Rose Bowl Pasadena, Calif., Rose but hit a wall of futility. Grier’s penalty gave Tech the ball on the 1, from where Wade STANFORD 0 0 7 0 — 7 SOUTHERN CAL 7 0 7 21 — 35 Mitchell snuck in for the score. A fumble killed PITTSBURGH 0 0 6 0 — 6 PITTSBURGH 0 0 0 0 — 0 a first-quarter drive, then quarterback Corny Pitt’s first bowl trip resembled a politician’s­ Pitt’s coach, John B. “Jock’’ Sutherland, would Salvaterra was stopped on a fourth-and-goal whis­tle-stop tour—wherever Pitt was at try a new ploy after two Rose Bowl losses, so he just before halftime. Pitt’s Ray DiPasquale lunch­time during its trek west, it practiced. The took the team to Tucson to practice for its first intercepted a pass to squelch a fourth quarter routine was simple: deboard the train around Rose Bowl win. Instead Sutherland suffered the threat by Tech. In the final moments, Pitt made 11:15; explore the day’s town until noon; lunch worst loss in his Pitt career. It was the first time a furious attempt to tie the game. The Panthers, at 12; walk lunch off, then practice; reboard since 1928 that Pitt was shut out and actually who were penalized twice on the last drive, were the train. So it was that Pitt prac­ticed in Dodge lost the game; it had played four scoreless ties on Tech’s 5-yard line when time ran out. City, Albu­ ­quer­que and Winslow, Arizona, on the since a 6-0 loss to Car­negie Tech. With 83,000 in way to Pasadena. The game had a sentimental at­ten­dance, the Pan­thers stayed close until the • DEC. 29, 1956 storyline: the coach against his mentor. Panther fourth quarter before collapsing. USC’s Homer Jacksonville, Fla., Gator Bowl Head Coach John B. “Jock” Sutherland had Griffith threw, and later caught, a touchdown­ played for Stanford Coach Glenn “Pop” Warner pass as the Trojans built a 14-0 lead through GEORGIA TECH 7 7 7 0 — 21 when the latter was at Pitt. Amidst all that, three quarters. After Irvine ­Warburton scored to PITTSBURGH 0 7 7 0 — 14 the game, although close, was controlled­ by make the score 21-0, Pitt fumbled the kickoff, Coach John Michelosen’s team had wanted a Stanford. Pitt grabbed a 6-0 third-quarter lead and Warburton scored again shortly thereafter. rematch with Georgia Tech, but the result was when Jim­my Hagan scooped up a Cardinal fum­ A blocked set up the final touchdown. the same—a seven-point loss. Pitt outgained ble and ran 20 yards for a touch­down. The extra Several Panthers were singled out by the crowd Tech by 106 yards, 313-207, but was plagued by point was missed. Stanford, which made several with standing ovations: ends Ted Dailey and turn­overs. Georgia Tech converted an early inter­ march­es deep into Pitt ter­ri­to­ry, finally scored on Joe Skladany, guard Charles Hartwig and back ception into a touchdown and a 7-0 lead. Pitt an unusual play. On fourth-and-goal at the Warren­ Heller, who rushed for 63 yards in the was stopped on a goal-line stand at the start of two, Stanford quar­terback final game of his brilliant Pitt career. the second quarter, and Tech increased its lead completed a pass to Bob Sims, but it was short late in the quarter with a halfback-option TD of the goal line. Sims was hit and fumbled, but ROSE BOWL • JAN. 1, 1937 pass. Pitt quarter­back Corny Salvaterra hit Dick picked up the loose ball and carried Pasadena, Calif., Rose Bowl Bowen with a 36-yard scoring pass just before it in to tie the game. Hoffman’s extra point won the half, and Pitt trailed, 14-7. Bowen’s fumble it, 7-6. Pitt, a slight favorite entering the game, WASHINGTON 0 0 0 0 — 0 on the second-half kickoff set up the clinching mus­tered very little offense in its first of four PITTSBURGH 7 0 7 7 — 21 touchdown. Pitt pulled to within seven on Rose Bowl games. “Jock” Sutherland was intent on win­ning the Salvaterra’s sneak, but could draw no closer. Rose Bowl in his fourth try. To that end, Pitt ROSE BOWL • JAN. 1, 1930 spent two weeks working out on the west coast, FIESTA BOWL • DEC. 21, 1973 Pasadena, Calif., Rose Bowl for Sutherland was not going to accept 0-4 in Tempe, Ariz., Rose Bowl play. His tactics worked, and captain SOUTHERN CAL 13 13 14 7 — 47 Bobby LaRue led Pitt to a 21-0 victory. LaRue’s ARIZONA STATE 7 0 3 18 — 28 PITTSBURGH 0 0 7 7 — 14 running set up the first touchdown of the game, PITTSBURGH 7 0 0 0 — 7 If vintage football films give you the impres­ ­sion which, fittingly, he scored. LaRue’s 50-yard run A new era in Pitt football was ushered in with that the game of the 20s and 30s was run, in the third quarter, which would have gone the Panthers’ first bowl appearance in 17 years. run, and run again, think again. USC’s Trojans 75 yards for the touch­down if not for a diving Coach of the Year Johnny Majors had revived a bombed Pitt with an all-out passing attack. tackle, set up Frank Patrick’s touchdown. Pitt struggling program and Pitt was 6-4-1 entering The game start­ed on a bright note for “Jock” led, 14-0, after three quarters. The defense this game. Freshman Tony Dorsett was a big part Sutherland’s team when Toby Uansa rushed 68 added a late touchdown, returning an intercep­ of the turnaround, rushing for 1,686 yards. Pitt yards on Pitt’s first play. Pitt failed to score, then tion. So elated was Sutherland that he substituted struck first, with Dorsett scoring two plays after the walls caved in. Gaius Shaver connect­ ­ed with every player who made the trip, so each could Tom Perko recovered Arizona State quarterback Hen­ry Edelson for a 55-yard touchdown. Later forever relate the experience of playing in a ’s fumble on the first play of the in the quarter, Shaver hit Ernest Pinckert for Rose Bowl ­victory. After four tries, the coach had game. But the Sun Devils, playing on their own a 28-yard score, capi­­tal­iz­ing on a Pitt fumble. finally overcome one of the few obstacles in his field, proved too tough. Woody Green scored four Another fumble led to USC’s third touchdown,­ a remarkable career. plays after Dorsett’s touchdown to tie the game. short run which opened the score to 19-0. Two Arizona State scored three touch­downs in 6:04 Jesses set up the Trojans’­ next score when Jesse SUGAR BOWL • JAN. 2, 1956 of the fourth quarter, and although Pitt blocked Mortensen and Jesse Hill teamed for a 51-yard New Orleans, La., Tulane Stadium all three extra points, the game ended one-sided pass play. Russell Saunders helped convert­ a after being tied at half­time. Dorsett rushed for USC in­ter­cep­tion into a 33-0 lead with his 13- GEORGIA TECH 7 0 0 0 — 7 100 yards, but Pitt turned the ball over seven yard scoring run. Pitt finally broke through in the PITTSBURGH 0 0 0 0 — 0 times. Both quarterbacks, White and Pitt’s Billy third quarter when Uansa threw a 28-yard pass A controversial pass interference pen­alty against Daniels, threw three inter­ceptions, but White to Wil­li­am Wallinchus. Southern Cal sandwiched­ Pitt’s Bobby Grier, the first black man ever to completed 14-of-19 for 269 yards. Daniels was two more long touch­down passes (38 and 62 play in the Sugar Bowl, put Georgia Tech on the 7-of-20 for just 57 yards. yards) around a Tom Parkinson-to-Paul Collins doorstep for the game’s only touchdown. Pitt, 36-yard TD pass for Pitt to arrive at the final under new Head Coach John Michelosen—the score. In all, the Trojans scored the most points first man in Pitt history to play and coach in bowl against Pitt since 1903. It would be Sutherland’s games (he was a quarterback on the 1936 Rose second-worst margin­ of defeat in his 15 seasons at Pitt; the worst would come three years later, also against USC in the Rose Bowl.

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SUN BOWL • DEC. 26, 1975 GATOR BOWL • DEC. 30, 1977 cornerback Terry White intercepted two passes. MEDIA INFORMATION El Paso, Texas, Stadium Jacksonville, Fla., Gator Bowl One set up the second of three Mark Schubert field goals; the other allowed Pitt to run out the KANSAS 0 0 7 12 — 19 CLEMSON 0 3 0 0 — 3 clock. Two of Schubert’s kicks were from 46 PITTSBURGH 7 12 0 14 — 33 PITTSBURGH 10 7 7 10 — 34 yards out. Pitt’s only touchdown came after a 12- A player rushing for 100 yards is impressive. Two Pitt set five Gator Bowl records for offensive play drive, with Marino hitting Benjie Pryor from players on the same team is remarkable. Three proficiency in an astounding demolition of 12 yards out. The last three plays of the drive: is unheard of, but that is how Pitt knocked off the highly regarded Clemson Tigers. Matt Marino to Mike Dombrowski for 34 yards, Marino Kansas. Elliott Walker (11 carries for 123 yards, Cavanaugh completed 23-of-36 passes for 387 to Ralph Still for 24 yards, and the touchdown. 11.2 average) got the ball rolling with a 60-yard yards and four touchdowns as Pitt outgained touchdown run in the first quarter.­ Tony Dorsett Clemson, 566-268. Three scoring tosses went GATOR BOWL • DEC. 29, 1980 2016 PREVIEW (27-142) scored two touchdowns in the second to fullback Elliott Walker, who joined Tony Jacksonville, Fla., Gator Bowl quarter. Pitt had nearly 300 rushing yards at Dorsett as the second Pitt back ever to for the inter­mission. Quarterback Robert Haygood 1,000 yards in a season. Gordon Jones scored S. CAROLINA 0 3 0 6 — 9 ran the veer offense to perfection, rush­ing for the other TD on one of his 10 receptions for PITTSBURGH 10 7 17 3 — 37 101 yards (14 carries) when he wasn’t busy 163 yards. Cavanaugh threw for 211 yards Pitt’s defense wanted this game badly. Its leader pitching out to Dorsett. Haygood also connected and two touchdowns in the first half alone. for four years, Hugh Green, finished second in the with Gordon Jones for a touchdown after Walker Clemson’s vaunted passing combination of Steve Heisman Trophy voting behind South Carolina’s COACHING STAFF scored his second of the game. Jones set up his Fuller-to-Jerry Butler was rendered ineffective George Rogers. With the chance to avenge that own touchdown with a 63-yard kickoff return. by a Pitt secondary which swooped in for four result, Pitt smothered the Gamecocks with a With eight wins, Pitt had its best season since interceptions, two by senior safety Bob Jury. swarming defense and an efficient offense. Rick 1963. Dorsett rushed for 1,686 yards on the Cavanaugh, an All-American in 1977, missed Trocano and Dan Marino split time at quarter­ season, matching his 1973 total. part of the season after suffering a broken wrist back; each threw a touchdown pass and Trocano against Notre Dame in the first game of the year. added a short TD run. Although Rogers gained SUGAR BOWL • JAN. 1, 1977 “I shudder to think what he could have done had 113 yards, his two fumbles were more of a factor he stayed healthy,” said Panther Coach Jackie New Orleans, La., Superdome in the game than his rushing output.­ Tom Flynn PLAYER PROFILES Sherrill, who finished his first year at Pitt with recov­ered Rogers’ fumble on the first play of the GEORGIA 0 0 3 0 — 3 a 9-2-1 mark. game, leading to Trocano’s score. Randy McMillan PITTSBURGH 7 14 3 3 — 27 scored two touchdowns as Pitt rolled to a 37-3 The many remarkable accomplishments Tony TANGERINE BOWL • DEC. 23, 1978 lead. The defense was led by Rickey Jackson, Dorsett achieved in his four years at Pitt were Orlando, Fla., Tangerine Bowl who made 19 tackles (14 solos). Pitt finished the punctuated by his role in this win, one that gave season 11-1. Pitt its first national championship in 39 years. NC STATE 7 10 3 10 — 30 Dorsett, quarterback Matt Cavanaugh and a PITTSBURGH 0 0 3 14 — 17 SUGAR BOWL • JAN. 1, 1982 marauding defense just would not be denied in The Panthers saved their worst per­formance New Orleans, La., Superdome 2015 SEASON IN REVIEW the first indoor Sugar Bowl game. Cavanaugh, of the season for this bowl out­ing with North named the game’s MVP, scored from six yards Carolina State. Primarily a running team in GEORGIA 0 7 6 7 — 20 out to give Pitt a 7-0 lead. The celebration of 1978, Pitt attempted to open it up on this night, PITTSBURGH 0 3 7 14 — 24 that touchdown became a Sports Illustrated throwing 48 passes. Four were intercepted, One of the most dramatic finishes in Pitt football cover that can be seen at several sites around however. The Wolfpack, led by star running history gave Pitt its second Sugar Bowl win over Pitt’s campus. The photo headline simply read: back Ted Brown, rolled up a 23-3 fourth quarter Georgia. Pitt trailed, 20-17, with 42 seconds “PITT IS IT!” Gordon Jones turned a short pass lead before Pitt quarterback Rick Trocano tried remaining. It faced a fourth-and-5 at the into a 59-yard touchdown excursion in the to bring the Panthers back. An 18-play drive Bulldog 33. Coach second quarter. Dorsett’s 10-yard score late in featured four fourth-down conversions, the last disdained the poten­tial 50-yard the half cemented the victory. He was far from of which resulted in a Freddie Jacobs touchdown. attempt. “With five minutes to go I said we were RECORD BOOK through, however. After gaining 65 yards in the Pitt moved to State’s 34-yard line with five not here to tie, we were here to win,” Sherrill first half, the Heisman Trophy winner exploded minutes remaining, but an settled­ said. Dan Marino wanted to throw a short pass in the second to finish with a Sugar Bowl record the issue. Trocano was intercepted twice more to a running back to get the first down, but a 202 yards rushing, including 67 on one run that before the game ended, but he also led Pitt to Georgia blitz left tight end John Brown in single set up one of ’s two second-half field the game’s final touch­down. “Execution on our coverage down the middle. Marino was right on goals. The defense created six turnovers and part was our biggest problem,” Coach Jackie

target for the touchdown, his third of the game. PITT HISTORY limited the Bulldogs to 181 yards. Pitt defenders Sherrill said. “We didn’t play well...and the The Panther defense limited Herschel Walker to actually caught more Georgia passes than did turnovers hurt us.’’ Pitt finished 8-4. 84 yards on 25 carries. Georgia receivers (four interceptions, compared to three completions in 22 attempts). Vince FIESTA BOWL • DEC. 25, 1979 COTTON BOWL • JAN. 1, 1983 Dooley, Georgia’s head coach, said this about the Tempe, Ariz., Sun Devil Stadium Dallas, Texas, Cotton Bowl 12-0 Panthers: “They proved today they are the

best in the country. They have amazing balance; ARIZONA 0 0 3 7 — 10 SMU 0 0 0 7 — 7 PRO FOOTBALL they are the best defensive team we’ve seen. PITTSBURGH 3 3 7 3 — 16 PITTSBURGH 0 0 3 0 — 3 I think that is obvious. They are also the best Pitt finished the 1979 season with a 10-game The Panthers’ season came to a dismal end as offensive team we’ve faced.” Pitt coach Johnny winning streak, built in part around the arm Pitt lost to Southern Methodist in the Mustangs’ Majors, who completed his four-year stint at Pitt of freshman quarterback Dan Marino. The own backyard. Dan Marino, in his last game with a 33-13-1 record (after a combined 13-29 season finale came on Christmas Day, with the at Pitt, was plagued by dropped passes on mark in the previous four years) was named Panthers ­rounding out an 11-1 campaign with a the cold, rainy day. He completed 19-of-37 for THIS IS PITT Coach of the Year for the second time at Pitt. 16-10 win over Arizona. The Wildcats, coached 181 yards. Fumbles were the story of the first by former Pitt radio commentator Tony Mason, quarter. Joe McCall lost one at the SMU one-yard threatened often but did not score a touchdown line, but Mustang QB Lance McIlhenny returned until the game’s wan­ing moments. Junior the favor with a fumble at the Pitt seven. Eric

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Schubert’s missed field goal attempt left the personal battle with Texas star , who fin­ished with five catches for 121 yards, set a game scoreless at the half. Marino completed fin­ished with 95 yards rushing. Heyward ended record with his touch­down catch. five straight short passes to set up Schubert’s the season with 1,791 yards, the second-best The Pan­thers, how­ev­er, would come no closer. 43-yard kick, which gave Pitt its only points. in Pitt history. Pitt finished the year at 8-4, their USM’s de­fense re­turned a fum­ble and two inter­ ­ SMU’s “Pony Express” backfield ( most success­ful season since 1983. cep­tions for touch­downs in the sec­ond half to and Craig James) led an 80-yard drive, which roll to its first victory ever over Pitt. McIlhenny capped off with a nine-yard run. Pitt’s JOHN HANCOCK BOWL • DEC. 30, 1989 last chance ended when a Marino pass was El Paso, Texas, Sun Bowl Stadium INSIGHT.COM BOWL • DEC. 28, 2000 tipped and intercepted in the . Phoenix, Ariz., Bank One Ballpark TEXAS A&M 7 3 12 6 — 28 FIESTA BOWL • JAN. 2, 1984 PITTSBURGH 7 10 7 7 — 31 IOWA STATE 7 20 0 10 — 37 Tempe, Ariz., Sun Devil Stadium Led by bowl MVP Alex Van Pelt’s 354 yards PITTSBURGH 7 0 13 9 — 29 passing, Pitt parlayed a John Hancock­ Bowl- Making its second postseason appearance under OHIO STATE 7 7 0 14 — 28 record 530 yards in offense into a 31-28 come- Walt Harris, Pitt rolled up big offensive numbers PITTSBURGH 0 7 0 16 — 23 from-behind victory over Texas A&M. It was a day but fell in a shootout to Iowa State, 37-29, in the John Congemi completed a school-record 31 of firsts for the Panthers. Paul Hackett, named Insight.com Bowl. The Panthers held statistical passes for 341 yards, but a late Ohio State head coach moments before kick­off, won his advantages in total offense (491 yards to 375), touchdown pass spoiled Congemi’s, and Pitt’s, first game as a head coach. It also was Pitt’s passing (347 to 308) and rushing (164 to 107). afternoon. Congemi’s second-quarter touchdown first bowl win since the Panthers’ 24-20 Sugar The Panthers struck on their very first possession pass to tight end Clint Wilson tied the score at Bowl victory over Georgia in 1982. Van Pelt, who of the game when John Turman hit a streaking 7-7, but the Buckeyes led, 14-7, entering the completed 20-of-40 passes and threw for two Antonio Bryant for a 72-yard touchdown and 7-0 fourth quarter. Wilson fell on Joe McCall’s fumble­ touchdowns, rallied the Panthers from a 28-24 lead. The Cyclones, however, responded with 27 in the end zone to tie the score early in the deficit, when he connected with Henry Tuten unanswered points, including 20 in the second fourth quarter. Ohio State’s scored on a 44-yard touchdown strike with just 2:19 period. Pitt pulled within 27-14 when Rod his second touchdown by returning the ensuing remaining in the game, giving Pitt a 31-28 lead. Rutherford snuck in from two yards out. Bryant kickoff 99 yards. Congemi was six-for-six on Tailback Curvin Richards rushed for 156 yards then made a brilliant diving catch for a 44-yard Pitt’s next touchdown drive, which culminated on 23 carries and scored the first points of the touchdown and the Panthers trailed 27-20 with with an 11-yard pass to Dwight Collins. game with a 12-yard TD. Texas A&M countered 2:05 left in the third. The Panthers’ momentum ­Congemi, who completed 19-of-27 in the second with a nine-yard touchdown run by quarterback was slowed when Iowa State’s JaMain Billups half, had his conversion pass bro­ken up, and Lance Pavlas, tying the score at 7-7 to end returned a punt 72 yards for a score early in the Pitt trailed, 21-20. A 17-play drive later in the the first quarter. With the score tied at 10 late fourth. Kevan Barlow, who finished with 114 quarter ended with Snuffy Everett’s 37-yard field in the first half, Van Pelt threw an eight-yard rushing yards, bulled in from the three to make goal to put the Panthers on top. Quarterback touch­down pass to Ronald Redmon, giving Pitt it 34-29 at the 9:45 mark. But the Panthers led Ohio State back, ending an 89- a 17-10 halftime lead. Flanker Olanda Truitt could draw no closer. The contest marked the yard drive with a 39-yard bomb to Thad Jemison, completed his freshman season in stellar first football game ever played in Bank One who scored with 39 seconds remaining. Head fashion, catching four passes for 124 yards, Ballpark, home of Major League Baseball’s Coach ’s Panthers drove to the Buckeye including a key 59-yard reception­ that Arizona Diamondbacks. 24, but could get no further. set up Redmon’s score. Carnel Smith finished the game with 10 tackles and Barry Threats had VISIT TANGERINE BOWL • BLUEBONNET BOWL • DEC. 31, 1987 a game-ending interception, which ended Texas DEC. 20, 2001 A&M’s final drive and secured the Panthers’ Houston, Texas, Astrodome Orlando, Fla., Florida ­victory. The Hancock Bowl win marked the end TEXAS 14 3 3 12 — 32 of another decade in Pitt football history and the NC STATE 3 7 0 9 — 19 PITTSBURGH 7 0 7 13 — 27 dawn of the Hackett coaching era. The Panthers PITTSBURGH 3 21 3 7 — 34 Despite late heroics from Larry Wanke, Pitt finished the 1989 season with an 8-3-1 record. Pitt captured its first bowl victory since 1989 was grounded in this aerial circus, as Texas with a 34-19 win over NC State in the Visit quarterback Brett Stafford and split end Tony AXA/EQUITABLE LIBERTY BOWL • Florida Tangerine Bowl. The victory gave the Jones set Bluebonnet Bowl records. The New DEC. 31, 1997 Panthers their strongest close to a season since Year’s Eve crowd was treated to an action- Memphis, Tenn., Liberty Bowl 1980 by winning their final six games. Hobbled packed game from the start. Stafford connected by an ankle injury, Antonio Bryant went on to with Jones for a 77-yard touchdown on the first SO. MISS. 7 7 14 13 — 41 earn Most Valuable Player honors after catching play from scrimmage. Pitt retaliated quickly: PITTSBURGH 0 7 0 0 — 7 seven passes for 101 yards and two touchdowns. Billy Owens returned the kickoff 45 yards, Billy Playing its first postseason game in eight sea­ David Priestley put up MVP-like statistics Osborn hit Reggie Williams for 45 more yards sons, Pitt fell victim to an opportunistic South­ern himself, completing 18-of-32 passes for 271 on a ; then Craig Heyward tied the Mis­sis­sip­pi defense and suffered a 41-7 defeat yards and the two scoring strikes to Bryant. The score with a four-yard burst. Six plays later, the in the 1997 AXA/Equitable Liberty Bowl. It was duo propelled the Panthers to a 24-10 halftime Long­horns took the lead for good as Stafford the Pan­thers’ first-ever ap­pear­ance in the Liberty lead. The Pitt defense held strong and limited hit Jones on a short pass that he broke for a Bowl and their first bowl game since a 31-28 Wolfpack quarterback to just 189 60-yard touchdown. Stafford finished the first victory over Texas A&M in the 1989 John Hancock yards through the air and sacked him four times. quarter with 202 yards passing on the way to a Bowl. Pitt threat­ened ear­ly, driving­ to the Gold­en NC State closed to 27-19 in the fourth quarter 368-yard night. Jones set records for receiving Ea­gles’ 13 on its initial series, but failed to score but blitzing Lewis Moore quelled the threat when yards and longest recep­tion. Wanke replaced any points. Southern Miss re­spond­ed with a pair he sacked Rivers and forced a fumble. Tyre Young Darnell Dickerson early in the third quarter of touch­down drives for a 14-0 second-quarter picked it up and ran 16 yards untouched for the after Dickerson suffered a knee injury. Wanke lead. The Panther offense, held in check for most clinching TD. Moore, who finished with seven completed 8-of-20 passes for 172 yards and of the game, had its lone shining moment when tackles (all solo), including two for losses, was three touchdowns, including two late in the quar­ter­back Pete Gonzalez con­nect­ed with Jake named Pitt’s Defensive MVP. fourth quarter that cut the Long­horns’ lead to Hoffart on an 89-yard pass-and-run touchdown­ five. Heyward rushed for 136 yards, winning his as Pitt trailed 14-7 at half­time. Hoffart, who

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INSIGHT BOWL • DEC. 26, 2002 rush in a 35-7 defeat. Tyler Palko was sacked a Pitt records for single-season field goals (23) MEDIA INFORMATION Phoenix, Ariz., Bank One Ballpark Fiesta Bowl-record nine times and the Panthers’ and kick scoring (115). His four field goals also offense was grounded most of the evening. The set a Meineke Car Care Bowl record. Linebacker PITTSBURGH 7 3 14 14 — 38 Utes finished the 2004 season with a 12-0 record Max Gruder had a game-high 11 tackles, while OREGON STATE 7 3 3 0 — 13 and ranked as high as fourth in the final polls. defensive tackle Mick Williams had two sacks. Pitt achieved its finest season in two decades Pitt finished with an 8-4 mark and ranked No. Freshman linebacker Dan Mason, making a with a 38-13 triumph over Oregon State in the 25. Utah scored touchdowns on five of its first surprise start, had a key interception on the Insight Bowl. The Panthers finished 9-4, their seven possessions, including all three in the goal line late in the first half. As a unit, the Pitt winningest season since 1982, and secured third quarter. Pitt advanced into Utah territory defense limited the Tar Heels to just 264 total a spot in the final national polls for the first three times in the first half but four sacks and yards, including a mere 81 on the ground. It was time since 1989. The win marked the Panthers’ a blocked field goal kept the Panthers off the Pitt’s first postseason victory since the 2002 2016 PREVIEW second consecutive postseason victory. A stifling scoreboard. The Panthers’ lone score came on a Insight Bowl. The win clinched a final national defensive effort, efficient offense as well as a beautiful over-the-shoulder grab by Greg Lee that ranking of No. 15 in both polls for Pitt, its highest special teams gem keyed the result. Tied at 10 went for a 31-yard touchdown with 4:28 left in since 1982. The Tar Heels finished 8-5. at halftime, OSU quarterback Derek Anderson the third quarter. Lee had seven receptions for 93 was intercepted by Tez Morris, who returned the yards, while fellow wideout Joe DelSardo had nine BBVA COMPASS BOWL • JAN. 8, 2011 ball 36 yards to the Beavers’ 23 early in the third catches for 109 yards. Birmingham, Ala., Legion Field quarter. Rod Rutherford completed a 22-yard COACHING STAFF pass to Larry Fitzgerald to the one before rushing BRUT SUN BOWL • DEC. 31, 2008 PITTSBURGH 0 13 7 7 — 27 up the middle for a 17-10 lead just three minutes El Paso, Texas, Sun Bowl Stadium KENTUCKY 3 0 7 0 — 10 into the second half. The Panthers broke open the Pitt utilized a punishing running game and contest later in the third when Shawn Robinson OREGON STATE 0 3 0 0 — 3 forced two Kentucky punting miscues to defeat fielded a punt at the Panthers’ 34, ran wide to PITTSBURGH 0 0 0 0 — 0 the Wildcats, 27-10, in the BBVA Compass Bowl the right and sprinted down the sideline for a Making its first bowl appearance since the played at historic Legion Field in Birmingham, 66-yard touchdown. It was the first punt return 2004 season, Pitt failed to take advantage of Ala. Andrew Taglianetti blocked a punt to set up for a TD in Pitt’s bowl history. Pitt iced the game

a masterful defensive performance, falling to Pitt’s first touchdown late in the second quarter, PLAYER PROFILES with a 44-yard touchdown drive climaxed by Oregon State, 3-0, in the Sun Bowl. The Panthers giving the Panthers a 13-3 lead. Pitt then Brandon Miree’s seven-yard burst. Miree, who (9-4) held the Beavers to 273 yards and forced forced an incomplete pass on a Kentucky fake earned the game’s Offensive MVP honor, finished three turnovers. Unfortunately Pitt’s offense punt early in the third, setting up Tino Sunseri’s with 113 yards rushing on 20 carries (5.7 avg.). was also bottled up, managing only 178 yards 13-yard TD pass to Brock DeCicco that made In contrast, OSU tailback —who and never penetrating Oregon State’s 36-yard it 20-3. The Wildcats countered with their only entered the game as the nation’s fifth-leading line. The Panthers appeared poised to pull out touchdown, a one-yard run by Moncell Allen later rusher—was held to a season-low 34 yards. another fourth-quarter comeback when T.J. Porter in the period that cut the deficit to 10. But the returned a punt 36 yards to the OSU 42 with Panthers answered with a long drive that was CONTINENTAL TIRE BOWL • DEC. 27, 2003 12:39 left in the game. A sack and forced fumble capped by a two-yard touchdown run by Dion 2015 SEASON IN REVIEW Charlotte, N.C., Ericsson Stadium by the Beavers’ Victor Butler, however, ended the Lewis to seal the result. Lewis rushed for 105 threat. Pitt’s final scoring opportunity came with yards and a TD to earn his second consecutive PITTSBURGH 0 13 3 0 — 16 2:02 remaining when Conor Lee attempted a 57- bowl MVP award. Defensively the Panthers held VIRGINIA 7 10 3 3 — 23 yard field goal, but the kick fell just short of the Kentucky well below its average of 33 points per A skillful and methodical opening drive that crossbar. Linebackers Scott McKillop and Austin game. Defensive backs Dom DeCicco and K’Waun moved 69 yards to the Virginia one-yard line Ransom led Pitt with 11 tackles each. McKillop Williams had nine tackles each. Pitt, playing the ultimately failed to produce any points, setting also had an interception in the end zone to end game under acting head coach Phil Bennett, the tone in Pitt’s 23-16 loss in the Continental the first half. Greg Romeus was named the Jimmy finished 8-5, while the Wildcats fell to 6-7. Tire Bowl. Virginia scored the game’s first Rogers Jr. Most Valuable Lineman after collecting touchdown four plays later and went on to four tackles and two sacks. Oregon State (9-4) BBVA COMPASS BOWL • JAN. 7, 2012 RECORD BOOK win its second consecutive Continental Tire Justin Kahut accounted for the lone Birmingham, Ala., Legion Field Bowl. Missed opportunities were the theme for points of the day on a 44-yard field goal with Pitt, which finished 8-5 for the season, with 2:18 left in the second quarter. It was the lowest SMU 21 0 7 0 — 28 a missed extra point, missed field goal, an scoring bowl game since 1959, a 0-0 tie between PITTSBURGH 0 3 3 0 — 6 interception and a lost fumble on a potential Air Force and TCU in the Cotton Bowl. Playing in Birmingham’s BBVA Compass Bowl game-tying drive. Heisman Trophy runner-up

for the second consecutive season, Pitt fell into PITT HISTORY Larry Fitzgerald saw his NCAA record touchdown MEINEKE CAR CARE BOWL • a big first-quarter hole and never recovered in a streak end at 18 games, but the All-American DEC. 26, 2009 28-6 loss to Southern Methodist. SMU led 21-0 still led the Panthers with five catches for 77 Charlotte, N.C., Bank of America Stadium after one period with quarterback J.J. McDermott yards. Brandon Miree rushed for 110 yards throwing for one TD and rushing for another. The and added four receptions, including one for a PITTSBURGH 0 13 3 3 — 19 Mustangs’ third score of the opening quarter, a 17-yard touchdown. The scoring pass from Rod NORTH CAROLINA 7 3 7 0 — 17 two-yard run by Rishaad Wimbley, came after

Rutherford was his 37th of the season, tying Dan Dan Hutchins kicked four field goals, including a Pitt fumble at its own 27. Placekicker Kevin PRO FOOTBALL Marino’s school record set in 1981. a 33-yarder with 52 seconds left, to lift Pitt past Harper accounted for all of Pitt’s points with a North Carolina in the Meineke Car Care Bowl. The pair of field goals. The Panthers produced just TOSTITOS FIESTA BOWL • JAN. 1, 2005 victory climaxed a 10-3 season for the Panthers, 205 yards in offense on the day and gave up Tempe, Ariz., Sun Devil Stadium their winningest campaign since 1981. Freshman seven sacks. SMU managed 300 yards but was running back Dion Lewis was named the bowl’s sparked by the passing combo of McDermott and PITTSBURGH 0 0 7 0 — 7 MVP after rushing for 159 yards and a touchdown receiver Darius Johnson, who had seven catches UTAH 7 7 21 0 — 35 against the nation’s No. 6 overall defense. Lewis for 120 yards, including a 50-yard TD to open THIS IS PITT Making its first appearance in the Fiesta Bowl finished his spectacular debut season with a Pitt the game’s scoring. Pitt was led by interim head since the 1983 season, Pitt fell victim to a lethal freshman-record 1,799 yards, surpassing Tony coach . The Panthers finished Utah passing game and equally potent pass Dorsett’s 1973 frosh total (1,686). Hutchins set 6-7 on the year. SMU improved to 8-5. It was

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the first meeting between Pitt and SMU since LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA BOWL • LOCKHEED MARTIN ARMED FORCES the Jan. 1, 1983 Cotton Bowl (also won by the DEC. 26, 2013 BOWL • JAN. 2, 2015 Mustangs, 7-3). Detroit, Mich., Ford Field Fort Worth, Texas, Amon G. Carter Stadium BBVA COMPASS BOWL • JAN. 5, 2013 PITTSBURGH 7 10 3 10 — 30 HOUSTON 0 6 0 29 — 35 Birmingham, Ala., Legion Field BOWLING GREEN 3 7 10 7 — 27 PITTSBURGH 0 17 7 10 — 34 Sparked by freshmen James Conner and Tyler Pitt fell victim to a furious fourth-quarter rally PITTSBURGH 0 10 0 7 — 17 Boyd, Pitt edged Mid-American Conference champ in a 35-34 loss to Houston in the Lockheed MISSISSIPPI 14 10 7 7 — 38 Bowling Green, 30-27, in Detroit. Conner rushed Martin . The Panthers (6-7) Bo Wallace threw three touchdown passes to for 229 yards, while Boyd caught eight passes held leads of 31-6 and 34-13 in the final period. lead Mississippi to a 38-17 victory over Pitt in for 173 yards and also scored on a punt return. Houston quarterback Greg Ward fueled the rally the BBVA Compass Bowl, the first-ever meeting Conner broke Pitt’s bowl rushing record held by by throwing three touchdown passes in the final between the two schools. Wallace, the game’s Tony Dorsett (202 vs. Georgia in the Jan. 1, 1977, 3:41—the last two after the Cougars (8-5) MVP, skillfully directed the Rebels’ no-, Sugar Bowl). Conner also played on defense as a recovered onside kicks—and then completed the up-tempo attack. Ole Miss rolled up 23 first pass rusher—drawing a key holding penalty on game-winning two-point conversion to cap the downs and 387 yards. Pitt was held to 266 Bowling Green’s final possession—and was named largest comeback in an FBS game in 2014 and yards, its second-lowest total of the season. the game’s MVP. Boyd broke Pitt’s bowl record for largest ever in a bowl game that didn’t go into Pitt’s 1,000-yard rusher, Ray Graham, did receiving yards (surpassing Gordon Jones’ 163 vs. overtime. Ward finished with 274 passing yards not play due to a hamstring injury. Fielding a Clemson in the Dec. 30, 1977, Gator Bowl) and had and also rushed for 92. The Panthers led by 21 shuffled offensive line, the Panthers mustered the Panthers’ first punt return TD since 2006. A points with 6:14 left when Chris Blewitt kicked a just 81 rushing yards. Pitt (6-7) fell behind early third freshman, Chris Blewitt, provided the winning 29-yard field goal. Blewitt also had a career-long after Tino Sunseri threw his first interception points on a 39-yard field goal with 1:17 remaining. 52-yarder as time expired in the first half to since September and Ole Miss capitalized with Chad Voytik, playing the entire second half in relief give Pitt a 17-6 lead. The Panthers were under a TD pass less than five minutes into the game. of injured Tom Savage, completed 5-of-9 passes the direction of interim coach , who The Rebels built leads of 14-0, 31-10 and, by for 108 yards and had a five-yard TD run. In his replaced the departing . the final period, 38-10. As a unit, Pitt’s defense final Pitt appearance, Aaron Donald had a game- struggled to slow Ole Miss (7-6) down, but safety clinching sack in the final minute and was named • DEC. 28, 2015 Jason Hendricks had an exceptional day, collecting the bowl’s Most Valuable Lineman. With its first bowl Annapolis, Md., Navy-Marine Corps Memorial 17 tackles, two TFLs and an interception. win since 2010, Pitt finished 7-6 and dropped the Falcons to 10-4. Stadium PITTSBURGH 7 0 14 7 — 28 PITT BOWL GAME HISTORY NAVY 14 7 10 13 — 44 YEAR BOWL OPPONENT PITT OPP. RECORD Navy’s record-setting quarterback Keenan 1927* Rose Bowl Stanford 6 7 8-1-1 Reynolds ran for three scores and threw for 1929* Rose Bowl USC 14 47 9-1 another to lead the Midshipmen to a 44-28 win over Pitt in the Military Bowl. Reynolds rushed 1932* Rose Bowl USC 0 35 8-1-2 for 144 yards, threw for 126 and even had a 1936* Rose Bowl Washington 21 0 8-1-1 47-yard reception on a trick play. Pitt began the 1955* Sugar Bowl Georgia Tech 0 7 7-4 game in exciting fashion as Quadree Henderson 1956 Gator Bowl Georgia Tech 14 21 7-3-1 returned the opening kickoff 100 yards for a 7-0 1973 Fiesta Bowl Arizona State 7 28 6-5-1 lead. Navy responded with three unanswered 1975 Sun Bowl Kansas 33 19 8-4 touchdowns to seize a 21-7 halftime lead. The 1976* Sugar Bowl Georgia 27 3 12-0 advantage swelled to 31-7 midway through the 1977 Gator Bowl Clemson 34 3 9-2-1 third quarter before the Panthers struck back. 1978 Tangerine Bowl NC State 17 30 8-4 Pitt scored two touchdowns in 17 seconds—a 1979 Fiesta Bowl Arizona 16 10 11-1 four-yard catch by Qadree Ollison and 22-yard 1980 Gator Bowl South Carolina 37 9 11-1 fumble return by Jordan Whitehead—to close 1981* Sugar Bowl Georgia 24 20 11-1 to 31-21 entering the final quarter. After Navy 1982* Cotton Bowl SMU 3 7 9-3 scored another TD, Ollison ran for a 45-yard 1983* Fiesta Bowl Ohio State 23 28 8-3-1 score to make it 38-28 with 9:35 left. That would 1987 Bluebonnet Bowl Texas 27 32 8-4 be as close as Pitt would get as Reynolds iced 1989 John Hancock Bowl Texas A&M 31 28 8-3-1 the game with a nine-yard TD run on Navy’s subsequent possession. The game was played 1997 Liberty Bowl Southern Mississippi 7 41 6-6 before an overflow crowd of 36,352 in the 2000 Insight.com Bowl Iowa State 29 37 7-5 Midshipmen’s home stadium. Pitt completed Pat 2001 Tangerine Bowl NC State 34 19 7-5 Narduzzi’s inaugural season with an 8-5 record, 2002 Insight Bowl Oregon State 38 13 9-4 its best mark since 2010. Navy finished 11-2 2003 Continental Tire Bowl Virginia 16 23 8-5 and earned a No. 18 ranking in the final polls. 2004* Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Utah 7 35 8-4 2008 Brut Sun Bowl Oregon State 0 3 9-4 2009 Meineke Car Care Bowl North Carolina 19 17 10-3 2010* BBVA Compass Bowl Kentucky 27 10 8-5 2011* BBVA Compass Bowl SMU 6 28 6-7 2012* BBVA Compass Bowl Mississippi 17 38 6-7 2013 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl Bowling Green 30 27 7-6 2014* Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl Houston 34 35 6-7 2015 Military Bowl Navy 28 44 8-5 *Game played the following calendar year

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A B Barndt, Tom 1991-94 Bertagna, Bert 1978 MEDIA INFORMATION Abdul, David 2002-03 Babie, Walter 1929 Barnes, Markley 1926, 28-29 Bestwick, Bob 1949-51 Abinet, Shawn 1989-92 Bachman, John 2005, 2007-08 Barr, Albert 1937 Bever, Kevin 1998 Abraham, William 1946-49 Backauskas, Albert 1985-87 Barr, W. Jeffrey 1967-68 Bielich, Walter 1954-55 Abrams, Kenny 1990 Baer, Jack 1958 Barrett, Frank 1908 Billey, Peter 1961-63 Abromitis, William 1943 Bagamery, Ambrose 1954-56 Barthelemy, Kevin 2011-12 Billy, Ed 1962 Acierno, Justin 2003-05 Baierl, Lee 1979-80 Barton, Todd 1994-95 Binion, Terrence 1993 Adamchik, Ed 1961-63 Baierl, Robert 1969-70 Baxter, Frank 1908 Bisnowaty, Adam 2013-15 Adams, Dave 1951 Bailey, G. 1908-10 Baxter, Verne 1934 Black, Thomas 1963 Adams, Henry 1935-37 Bailey, John W. 1937 Bazylak, Robert 1965-67 Blades, H.B. 2003-06 2016 PREVIEW Adams, Kevin 2010-11 Bailey, Marc 1981, 83-84 Beach, William 1981-83 Blair, A.J. 1910-12 Adams, William 1951-52 Baker, Carson 2014-15 Beachler, John S. 1965 Blair, Henry A. 1909, 11-12 Adams, William 1971 Baker, Edward 1928-30 Beagnyam, Azzie 2003 Blair, John 1912 Agafon, David 1955 Baker, John 1942 Beamon, Andrew 1966-68 Blair, Rori 2014-15 Ahlborn, Charles 1961-63 Baker, Jon 1990 Beasley, Chris 1995 Blair, William 1936-37 Akins, H.P. 1923-24 Baldwin, Jeffrey 1981-82 Beattie, T.P. 1915 Blanda, Paul 1951-53 COACHING STAFF Aldisert, Caesar 1981-84 Baldwin, J.M. 1915 Becker, Robert 1948-49 Blandino, David 1971-73 Aldisert, Caesar D. 1939 Baldwin, Jon 2008-10 Becker, Todd, 1981-82 Bleacher, Jake 1990 Alecxih, Chas 2008-11 Ballard, Branden 2005-06 Beinecke, Brian 1999-2002 Blewitt, Chris 2013-15 Alford, Henry 1969-70 Ballard, Dennis 1979-80 Beinecke, William 1968-70 Block, Leslie 1971-72 Alleman, Andy 2002-03 Ballas, Matt (Mgr.) 2000 Belarski, Justin 2001-04 Bloom, Matt 1992-94 Allen, Chiffon 1997-99 Ballock, Robert 1952-54 Belvin, Ray 1992-95 Bodle, Bill 1962-64

Allen, Richard 1988-90 Balzer, Mike 1975-78 Benedict, Frank 1925 Bohren, Karl 1922-23 PLAYER PROFILES Allen, Terrell 2003, 05 Banasick, Michael 1944-45 Benghouser, William 1940-41 Boisseau, Charles 1904-05 Allen, Warren 1967, 69 Banbury, Quincy 1905, 07-08 Bennett, Brian 2003-06 Bokor, Craig 2006, 2009 Allshouse, C.V. 1917-18 Banbury, W. 1905, 07-08 Bennett, Isaac 2011-14 Boldin, Michael 1948-50 Allshouse, G.H. 1917-18 Banks, E.J. 2012 Benson, Troy 1981-84 Bolkovac, Al 1954-55 Allshouse, George 1941-42 Bannan, Michael T. 1968-69 Bentley, Randy 1979-80 Bolkovac, Nick 1948-50 Alman, William 1926 Banner, Troy 2001 Benz, John 1939-40 Bonasorte, Charles 1974-76 Alois, Arthur 1966-68 Baranick, Joseph 1969-70 Bernard, W.E. 1914 Bonelli, Earnest 1939-40 2015 SEASON IN REVIEW Altsman, Mark 1988-89 Bardzil, Joseph 1960 Bernick, Dennis 1964 Bookser, Alex 2015 Amann, Alfred M. 1933 Barkouskie, Bernard 1946-49 Berry, Aaron 2006-09 Booth, A.A. 1925-27 Amara, Pat 2014-15 Barlow, Kevan 1997-2000 Berry, Shaon 1989 Borghetti, Ernest 1961-63 Ammons, Earl 1913 Andabaker, Rudy 1949-51 Anderson, Axel J. 1925 Anderson, Bryan 1999-2002 Anderson, Curtis 1993-96

Anderson, Dan 1990 RECORD BOOK Anderson, John 1920-22 Anderson, Trey 2011 Antonelli, Vincent 1940-42 Apke, Steve 1983-86 Arena, Joseph 1936

Arthur, William 1906 PITT HISTORY Artman, Bernard 1951 Asbaugh, W.D. 1922-24 Ashman, Gus 1919 Askew, Chad 1991-92, 94 Assid, Edwin 1965 Aston, George 2015 PRO FOOTBALL Atiyeh, Dennis 1983-85 Atkins, H.P. 1923-24 Austin, Teryl 1984-87 Ayers, James 1969 THIS IS PITT

Pat Bostick quarterbacked the Panthers to a 36-33 win in four overtimes at Notre Dame in 2008.

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Bortnick, Art 1977 Brown, Richard 1967-69 Carey, Dean 1943 Clark, Ed 1961-62 Bose, Ed 1953-55 Brown, Ruben 1991-94 Carey, Mike 1972-74 Clark, Darryl 1982-83 Bosnic, Mike 1998-2001 Brown, Tom 1960-62 Carlaccini, Angelo 1942-44 Clark, Hayes 1991-94 Bosnjak, Frank 1942 Brown, Tom 1983-86 Carlson, H.C. 1914-17 Clark, James 1929-31 Bossart, Wendell B. 1950 Brown, Tony 1983-85 Carozzoni, Brendan 2011 Clark, John W. 1920-22 Bostick, Pat 2007-08, 2010 Brown, Walt 1976-78 Carr, Dick 1956-57 Clark, Rodney 1973-75 Botti, Fred 1950 Brown, Zach 2011 Carrington, Lloyd 2011 Clarke, John 1920-22 Botts, Vernon 2004-06 Browne, Mark 1998, 2000 Carroll, Brennan 1999-2001 Clarke, Phil 1995-98 Boucek, William 1965 Brueckman, Charles 1955-57 Carroll, Joseph 1969-71 Clemens, Robert 1959-61 Boulton, Ralph 1923 Bruno, G.C. 1946-48 Carroll, Matt 1975-78 Clemmings, T.J. 2010, 2012-14 Boures, Emil 1978-81 Bryant, Antonio 1999-2001 Carson, G.I. 1922 Clemons, Stephen 1976 Bouyer, Chris 1988, 90-92 Bryant, Sam 2003-06 Carswell, Drew 2011-12 Clermond, Joe 2004-07 Bowen, Reginald 1927 Bryce, Clifford B. 1925 Carter, Jon 1984-87 Clougherty, Henry 1945-46 Bowen, Richard 1955-56 Brytus, Dave 2007-08 Carter, Reggie 2004-06 Clowes, James 1942 Bower, Joseph 1926, 29 Brzoza, Tom 1974-77 Carter, Russell 1978 Clowser, Chase 2005-08 Bowles, Ken 1978-79 Bubnis, Brian 1966 Casanova, Lou 1992-93 Coakley, Ernest 1996-97 Bowser, Charles 1922 Buches, Steve 2003-06 Cash, Daryl 1994-95 Cochran, Nate 1993-96 Boyarsky, Jerry 1977-80 Bucklew, Dave 1978-80 Casper, Jeff 1980, 1982-84 Coffield, Grant 1997 Boyarsky, Stan 1983 Buckmon, James 1971-73 Cassiano, Richard 1937-39 Cole, Nick 1998-2001 Boyd, Michael 1983 Buczkowski, Bob 1983-85 Castordale, Velton 1947-48 Colella, Sam 1961 Boyd, Tyler 2013-15 Budavich, Bob 1960 Cavanaugh, D.J. 1983 Coleman, Dave 1989-91 Boykin, Bobby 1990 Budd, Norman, Jr. 1908-10 Cavanaugh, Matt 1975-77 Coleman, Michael 1967 Boykin, Michael 1988-90 Buford, Marcus 1993 Cecconi, Louis 1946-49 Coleman, Ralph 1944, 47-48 Bozek, Joe 1950-52 Bulino, Mike 1972-74 Cecconi, Louis Jr. 1971-72 Coles, Trenton 2013 Bradley, Bam 2013-15 Bundy, Jimmer 1989 Cenci, John 1953-55 Colicchio, Tim 1991-94 Bradley, Matt 1986 Bunty, Rick 1974 Cercel, Paul 1962-64 Collier, Kevin 2006 Bradley, Robert 1986-89 Buoy, Jim 1975, 77 Cerrone, Daniel 1945 Collier, Willie 1977-80 Brady, Jemeel 2004-07 Burley, Gary 1973-74 Cessar, William 1952-54 Collingwood, A.K. 1914-15 Braner, Loren 1944 Burnett, Chris 1995-96 Chalenski, Michael 1988 Collins, Conredge 2005-08 Brasco, Mark 1984-85 Burns, Chris 2009-10 Challingsworth, Zach 2014-15 Collins, Dwight 1980-83 Bray, Curtis 1988-91 Burns, Gene 1961 Chandler, Kelvin 2004 Collins, J. Lee 1913-14 Brechbill, Kurt 1976-79 Burns, Jack (Mgr.) 1976-79 Chappel, Jovani 2006-09 Collins, Paul 1929-31 Bremen, Alvin J. 1919 Butler, Mark 1995-96 Chase, Ralph 1923-25 Colonna, Lewis N. 1921-23 Brennen, Bob 1949-51 Butler, R.B. 1909-10 Chatham, E.T. 1907 Compton, Barry 1979-82 Briggs, Dennis 2015 Butler, Robb 1999-2000 Chatman, John 1971-72 Congemi, John 1983-86 Briggs, Luke 2008-09 Byers, Franklin 1920, 23 Chavis, Jason 1992-94, 96 Conley, Sean 1992 Brinson, Josh 2011-12 Byham, Nate 2006-09 Chelko, Louis 1942-43 Conlin, Joe 1998-2001 Broadhead, Howard 1969-71 Bynes, Roosevelt 2001-02 Cherpak, Bill 1986-89 Conlon, Joe 1990 Brockenbrough, Princell 2003 Byrne, Steven (Mgr.) 1996 Cherry, Gerald 1963 Connell, Joseph 1939-41 Brooks, Lyron 1992-93 Chervanick, Mike 2003 Connelly, Bill 1961 Brooks, Michael 1981-82 C Chesley, Al 1975-78 Connelly, William 1971 Brooks, Shane 2006-07 Cafaro, Dan 2008, 2010 Chess, Paul 1951-52 Connelly, William S. 1911-12 Brosky, Ed 1976 Caito, John 1983 Chester, Dewey 1965-66 Conner, James 2013-14 Broudy, Joe 1941 Caliguire, Dean 1986-89 Chianese, Richard 1966-67 Conrad, Ralph 1960, 62 Brown, A.B. 1985 Callahan, Bill 1982-85 Chickerneo, John 1936-38 Conway, Ray 1962-63 Brown, Art 1974 Camball, Joe 1938 Chillinsky, Dennis 1961 Cook, Devin 2012, 14 Brown, Bob 1983-84 Campbell, Anthony 1980 Chisdak, John 1961 Coons, Rob 1992 Brown, Charles 1983 Campbell, J.F. 1907-08 Chobany, Michael 1980 Cooper, Eugene T. 1952 Brown, Charles V. 1936 Campbell, James 1949-51 Christ, Mike 1979-80 Cooper, John N. 1962 Brown, Chuck 1995-98 Campbell, Kellen 2004-05 Christian, Cullen 2012 Corace, Arthur 1939-40 Brown, Clifford V. 1919 Campbell, Tommie 2005-06 Christy, Greg 1980-81, 83-84 Corbett, Jim 1973-76 Brown, Dale 1955-56 Canil, Herman 1954-56 Christy, Jeff 1987, 90-91 Corboy, Frank 1912 Brown, Desmond 2012 Capello, Frank 1947 Chuffi, Anthony 1945 Cornelius, Edgar 1942 Brown, Geoff 1969 Capp, Joe 2009 Cimarolli, Louis 1951-54 Corson, A.L. 1928 Brown, George 1910-11 Capp, Joseph 1950-53 Cimino, Ron 1962-65 Cost, Charles 1954-56 Brown, Irvan 2006-09 Caprara, Mike 2013-15 Cindrich, Ralph 1969, 71 Costello, Bob 1942 Brown, Jay, Jr. 1943-45 Capwell, I.P. 1905 Ciper, Anthony 1930 Costello, Pat 2009-10 Brown, Jesse J. 1923-25 Caragein, Myles 2008-11 Ciper, Ralph 1955 Costy, Scott 1987 Brown, John 1980-82 Cardinali, Rick 1992, 94 Clancy, Charles 1906 Coury, William 1946

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DeHart, James 1914-1916, 1918 Dougert, John 1936 Deitrick, Richard 1951-53 Dougherty, Ralph 1929-31 MEDIA INFORMATION Delaney, Jeff 1975-78 Douglas, Herb 1945 Delaney, Lindsay 1977-78 Douthitt, Jack 1944 Delazio, Tony 1989-90 Downey, Khiawatha 1999-2000 Delfine, Ronald 1958-60 Drake, David 1965-67 Delich, George 1935-37 Draksler, John 1960-62 Dell, Steve 2006-09 Drewery, Kelvin 2006 DelSardo, Joe 2003-06 Dugger, Jason 1997-98 DeLuca, Merle 1950-52 Duhart, Tommie 2007-08 2016 PREVIEW DeMelfi, Thomas 1966 Dukes, Chad 1992-94 Demhasaj, Zenel 2012 Dukovich, Richard 1979-82 DeMoise, Felix 1925-27 Duncan, Rashaad 2005-08 DePasqua, Carl 1946-49 Dunn, Paul 1980-82 Depp, James Michael 1965-67 Durham, David 2013-14 DeRosa, Nick 1948-50 Durham, Sadiq 1993, 95 COACHING STAFF DeStefano, Rocky 1977-78 Durisham, Jack 1941-42, 46 Detzel, Arthur 1933-35 Dutton, William 1941-42 Deveaux, Glenn 1988-91 Dvorak, Cathy (Mgr.) 1995 Devlin, Andrew 2010 Dvorchak, Dennis 1961 Deward, Herbert 1909-11 Dyer, Robert 1964-66 Dewey, Brandon 1998-99 Dykes, Jack 1969-71

DiBartola, Wayne 1979-81 PLAYER PROFILES Dibbley, David 1967-69 E DiCiccio, Dave 1976-78 East, Walter 1904-05 College Football Hall of Fame inductee was a two-time All-America offensive lineman at Pitt. Dickerson, Darnell 1987-88, 90 Easterday, R.A. 1917-18 Dickerson, Dorin 2006-09 Ebert, Wilton 1943 Coustillac, Regis 1959-61 D Dickey, Robert 1944 Eckardt, Robert 1920 Covert, Jim 1979-82 Daddio, William 1936-38 Dickinson, John 1938-39 Eckert, Frank 1919 Cox, Fred 1959-61 Dahar, Phil 1964-65 DiFonso, Armand 1949-50 Edgar, A.W. 1920 2016 SEASON IN REVIEW Cox, Kennard 2004-07 Dahl, Mike 1983 Dilba, Chris 1996 Edgar, Joseph C. 1904-05 Cox, Torrie 1999-2002 Dailey, Theodore 1930-32 Dillon, Glen 1952-54 Edmonds, Dexter 1983-84 Cozens, Randy 1974-75 Dallenback, Karl 1910 Dillon, Jack 1964 Edwards, Charles 1927-29 Crabtree, Eric 1963-65 DalleTezze, Dante 1938 Dillon, Philip 1912-14 Edwards, Devon 2014 Crafton, Don 1957-58 Dambaugh, Wm. 1973-76 Dillon, S.V. 1911 Edwards, Tuazama 2004 Craig, Jeff 1993-96 Daniell, Averell 1934-36 Dillon, William 1941-42 Egbert, J.A. 1912 Cramer, Gary 1967-69 Daniels, Bill 1972-74 DiMatteo, Anthony 1942, 47-48 Elliott, Michael D. 1966 Cramer, Jim 1975-76 Daniels, Daniel 1980-82 DiMeolo, Albert 1926, 28-29 Elliott, Samuel 1907-08 Dimitroff, James 1944-49 Ellis, Bob 1967-69 Crawford, Tom 1983 Dannies, Robert 1937-38 RECORD BOOK Crayton, Tray 1997-98 Davidek, Ed 1942 Dinkins, Darnell 1996-99 Ellis, Gregory 1966-68 Crissman, Robert 1941 Davies, Thomas 1918-21 Dintino, Connor 2015 Englert, William 1971-73 Crochunis, Vince 2001-04 Davis, Billy 1991-94 DiPasquale, Ray 1953, 55-56 English, R.J. 1998-2001 Crockett, Malcolm 2012-13 Davis, Brian 1985 Ditka, Mike 1958-60 Ent, Harry U. 1908-09 Crosby, Thomas 1955 Davis, C.J. 2005-08 Dixon, Dave 1988-90 Epps, Robert 1951-53

Cross, Greg 2010 Davis, Corey 2005-06 Dixon, Julius 1998-99 Epps, Rodney 1996 PITT HISTORY Crossman, Dan 1987-89 Davis, Corey D. 2011-12 Dixon, Randy 1983-86 Esposito, Anthony 1968-70 Cruz, Mike 2009-10 Davis, Jamal 2015 Doakes, Arthur 2011-12 Esposito, Tony 1954 Cuba, Paul 1932 Davis, Jeremiah 2010-11 Dobrowolski, Richard 1963 Estermyer, Mark 2005-08 Cullen, John L. 1963 Davis, Myles 1993-94 Dodaro, James 1964 Esters, Jeff 1988-89, 91-92 Culpepper, Thad 1994-95 Daviston, Kelcy 1973-74 Dodson, Ron 1962-64 Evans, David 1970 Cummings, John 1983 Dawkins, Julius 1979-82 Doleman, Chris 1981-84 Everett, Raymond 1981-84 PRO FOOTBALL Cummings, Josh 2004-05 Dazio, John 1949-51 Dombroski, Darren 1994-95 Ewing, Fred 1919-21 Cummins, Walter 1946-48 Dean, Melvin 1982-84 Dombrowski, Mike 1979-80 Ezell, Tyrone 2010-13 Cunningham, James 1958-60 DeBolt, Greg 1998-99 Don, Djems 1996 Curd, Chris 2000-03 DeCicco, Brock 2010 Donald, Aaron 2010-13 Curran, Brian 1992-95 DeCicco, Dom 2007-10 Donchess, Joseph 1927, 29 THIS IS PITT Curtin, Joseph 1965-67 DeFede, Sam 1950 Dorsett, Anthony Jr. 1992-95 Cutler, Andrew 1926-27 DeFrank, Joseph 1943-45 Dorsett, Tony 1973-76 Cutri, Rocco 1931 DeGenarro, Al (Mgr.) 1997 Dorundo, Mike 1983-85

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F Fields, Elijah 2006, 2008-09 Frederick, Rob 2004 Gillaspie, Darrin 1986 Fada, Robert 1979-82 Fife, Ralph 1939-41 Fredette, H.E. 1921-22 Gilliard, Tyrone 2001-04 Falcone, Louis 1944 Finley, Frank E. 1918 Freeman, Lorenzo 1983-86 Gilman, Dean 1981 Farley, Jim, 1974-75 Fisher, Donald 1943-45, 48 Fresse, George 1944 Gindin, Doug 1970-71 Farmer, Karl 1974-75 Fisher, Harry 1955 Fridley, Walter 1941 Giovanetti, Mike 1978-79 Fazio, Serafino 1958-59 Fisher, Paul 1926-27 Friedberg, Ryan 1993 Giubilato, Mark 2011-13 Fedell, Steve 1977-80 Fitzgerald, Larry 2002-03 Friedl, Jim 1969 Gladman, Charles 1984-86 Fedorchak, Rodney 1967-69 Fitzgerald, Sean 1994-95 Fritz, Eric 2005 Glagola, George 1950-52 Feeney, Michael 1987 Flanagan, W.H. 1922-23 Frock, David 1950 Glass, Samuel 1968 Feeney, Terry 1991 Flanigan, James 1964-66 Frost, Robert 1939 Glass, Tim 1993-95 Fegley, Bill 1986 Flanigan, R.G.T. 1974 Fry, G.K. 1914-15 Glassford, William 1935-36 Feher, George 1970-72 Flara, John 1957-58 Frye, James M. 1904-07 Glatz, Fred 1955-56 Feightnew, R.R. 1909-11 Flaus, Matt 2006 Frye, Reginald 1970-72 Gleich, Pat 1974 Felder, Brendon 2012 Fleming, Carl 2011 Fuderich, Peter 1947-48 Glesky, John 1987-88 Felder, Leroy 1974-77 Fleming, Charles 1936-37 Fuhrman, Mark 1982 Gob, Art 1957-58 Felinczak, Paul 1971 Flynn, Regis 1935 Fullerton, Richard 1938-39 Gob, Craig 1987-90 Felitsky, Joe 1986 Flynn, Thomas 1980-83 Fulmer, Doug 2006-09 Goetz, Chris 1986-89 Felton, Larry 1973-76 Foley, James 1945 Furin, Jack 1943-45 Goings, Nick 1999-2000 Fely, Mark 1990, 1992 Folston, James 2015 Furman, Marcus 2001-02, Goldberg, Marshall 1936-38 Feniello, Gary 1943 Ford, Dontez 2014-15 04-05 Goldberg, Phillip 1923 Feola, Chris 1997-99 Ford, Henry 1951-54 Fyock, David A. 1950 Goldberg, Phillip D. 1975 Ferdinand, Ed 1961 Fornadel, Ed 1960 Fyock, Dwight F. 1926-27 Goldberg, Richard 1926-28 Ferencik, Chris 1995-98 Forsythe, Alan 1974 Goldsmith, M.F. 1907-08 Ferguson, Ken 1993 Forsythe, Wilbur 1946-48 G Gonsales, Ryan 1998-2001 Ferguson, Ray 1951-53 Foster, W.J. 1919 Gadson, Ezekial 1984-87 Gonzalez, Anthony 2011-14 Ferguson, William 2000-03 Fox, Alex 1927-28 Gaines, William 2002 Gonzalez, Pete 1995-97 Ferraco, James S. 1966 Fralic, Bill 1981-84 Galambos, Matt 2013-15 Goodell, Frank 1939 Ferris, Dennis 1968-70 Frank, Noble L. 1922-24 Galand, William 1943 Goodridge, Jack 1939-40 Fettiman, George (Mgr.) 1929 Frankel, John 1909 Gallagher, Ed 1977-79 Goodwin, Scott 1984 Fidler, Dan 1978-79 Frasca, Mike 1960 Gallin, Edwin I. 1966-68 Gorajewski, Gary 1989-92 Fieger, John 2009-10 Frazier, Ed 1989 Gallo, Frank 1943-44 Gordon, Paul 1967 Galvin, Ralph M. 1909-12 Gordon, Shane 2010-13 Ganzer, Gregory 1981-82 Gougler, Ralph A. 1916-18 Garner, Manasseh 2013-14 Gourley, W.D. 1919 Garnett, David E. 1968-70 Gradisek, Richard 1973-76 Gary, Ricky 2007-10 Gradisek, Rudolph 1938-40 Gaskins, Greg 2009-11 Graessle, Adam 2003-06 Gasparovic, William 1949-51 Graham, Hubie 2011-12 Gates, John 1940 Graham, John 1983 Gatz, Rich 1952-53 Graham, Julian 1996-99 Gaugler, Gene 1948 Graham, Ray 2009-12 Gaustad, Steve 1976-78 Gray, Kolby 2010 Gazda, Michael 1980 Gray, Taron 1999-2002 Gebel, Mathias 1942 Green, Flint 1948-50 Gehlert, G.A. 1910-11 Green, Hugh 1977-80 Gembarosky, Gabe 1950-52 Green, Junior 1989-91, 93 Generalovich, Brian 1964 Greene, Arnold 1934-36 Genilla, Sal 1986-87 Greenfield, Brian 1989-90 Genter, Richard 1965-66 Grier, Robert W. 1953-55 Geremsky, Thaddeus 1948-50 Griffin, Eryck 1987 Gervelis, Stanley 1939-41 Grigaliunas, Al 1961-63 Gestner, Norbert 1942 Griggs, Arthur 1905 Getsy, Luke 2003 Grigsby, Nicholas 2012-15 Getto, Michael 1927-28 Grillo, David 1981, 84 Getty, Matt 1991 Grim, Latef 1998-2000 Gibboney, J.B. 2002, 04 Grimm, Russ 1978-80 Gibbs, Jordan 2009-11 Grischow, Andrew 1996-98 Gibson, Demond 1996-99 Grossman, Burt 1985-88 Gilbert, Sean 1990-91 Grossman, David 1912-14 Tom Flynn is Pitt’s all-time leader in punt return yardage with 983 from 1980-83. Gill, Erik 2002-05 Gruber, Bob 1976-79

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Gruder, Max 2008-11 Hasbach, Thomas 1970-71 Holthaus, Jake 2001-04 Jastrzembski, Steve 1959-61 Guarino, Albert 1926-28 Haser, Heywood 1960-61 Holtz, J.P. 2012-15 Jelic, Chris 1983-84 MEDIA INFORMATION Gunn, Adam 2005-07, 2009 Hastings, C.E. 1914, 16, 19 Holzbach, John 1960-62 Jelic, Ralph 1955-56 Gunn, Mark 1989-90 Hauser, Brian 1989 Holzworth, Eric 1987-90 Jells, Dietrich 1991-92, 94-95 Gurczenski, Albert A. 1940 Havern, David 1968, 70-71 Hood, Franklin 1930 Jemison, Mike 2001-02 Gurson, Al 1940 Hawkins, Artrell 1979-80 Hoover, Terrance 1966-67 Jenkins, H.F. 1913 Gustafson, Andrew 1923-25 Hawkins, Harris 1939-40 Hornack, Seth 1996-99 Jenkins, John 1962-63 Gustine, Frank 1967-69 Hawkins, Robert 1944 Horne, J.J. 2002-05 Jenkins, John 1994-97 Guy, John 2014 Hayes, Brandon 2001 Horner, W.W. 1918 Jenkins, Tom 1962-63 Guzek, Brian 2000-02 Hayes, Gerald 1999-2002 Hornish, Tim 1971-72 Jenner, Scott 1978-79 2016 PREVIEW Guzik, John 1957-58 Haygood, Robert 1973-76 Horton, Steve 1942 Jennings, Adonis 2014 Guzik, Robert 1959-61 Healy, T.F. 1914-15 Hosilyk, Matt 1992-95 Jennings, Jim 1950 Guzinsky, Robert 1964-65 Heard, Hosea 1986-87, 90 Houser, Robb 2008-09 Jennings, Rashad 2005 Gwosden, Milo 1922-24 Heath, Jo Jo 1976-79 Howard, Titus 2013 Johnson, Cecil 1973-76 Heil, R. 1913-14 Howley, Bill 1962-64 Johnson, Dorian 2013-15 H Heit, Howard 1966 Huck, Frank 1993-94 Johnson, Ed 1953 COACHING STAFF Haddad, Sam 1946 Heller, Warren 1930-32 Huebner, Tom 1986-89 Johnson, Eric 1992 Hadley, Michael 1985-88 Helsing, Ted 1927 Humeston, Ed 1957 Johnson, George R. 1945 Hafer, Ralph 1939 Henderson, Quadree 2015 Humphrey, Rod 1994-97 Johnson, Kurt 2000-03 Hagan, James 1925-27 Hendrick, John 1979-81 Humphries, Corey 2000-03 Johnson, Marshall 1922-24 Hagins, Carl 1990, 1992 Hendricks, Jason 2010-13 Hunter, Harold 1953-55 Johnson, Ramel 1997 Hahn, Ed 1971 Henry, F.E. 1917 Hupko, Chris 1991-92 Johnson, Shane 2012-13

Halapin, Mike 1992-95 Hensley, Donald 1935-37 Hurbanek, James 1964 Johnson, Thomas 1980-81 PLAYER PROFILES Hale, Shayne 2009, 2012 Hepler, David 1980-81 Hurst, Bill 1990 Johnson, Walter 1983-86 Haley, Dick 1956-58 Herndon, Joseph 1971-72 Hutchins, Dan 2009-10 Jones, Christy 1933 Hall, Charles 1968-70 Herndon, Mike 2015 Hutchko, Chuck 1967 Jones, Edgar 1939-41 Hall, Darrin 2015 Herron, James 1913-16 Huth, Conrad 1977 Jones, Edward 1963-66 Hall, Ricky 1984 Hetrick, Lee 1984-86 Huth, Rod 1972 Jones, Gordon 1975-78 Hamberger, T.C. 1919 Hetzler, Doug 1986, 88-90 Hutton, Bob 1974-76 Jones, James 1913-14 Hamilton, Keith 1989-91 Hewitt, Orville M. 1920-22 Huwar, Michael 1981 Jones, James R. 1963-65 Hamlin, Carlos 1972 Heyward, Craig 1984, 86-87 Hyde, Glenn 1971-73 Jones, Jay 1992-95 2015 SEASON IN REVIEW Hammond, Ralph 1941, 43-44 Heyward, Nate 1984-85 Hynoski, Henry 2008-10 Jones, John 1994, 96-97 Hampton, Alonzo 1988-89 Hieber, Mike 1972 Jones, Joseph 1966-67 Hangartner, Uhlhardt 1924-25 Hill, Keith 2003-04 I Jones, Quintin 1984-87 Hanhauser, John 1975-76 Hill, Troy 1980-83 Ibekwe, Nduka 1996 Jones, Ray 1978-80 Hankey, Stacey 1903 Hilty, Leonard 1916-18 Ibrahim, Rachid 2013-14 Jones, Ronald 2011-12, 14 Hanley, Edward 1914 Hirshberg, Edward 1929-31 Idoko, Ron 2004-05 Jones, Yogi 1978-80, 82 Hansen, Ryan 1998-99 Hittner, William 1910 Idowu, Oluwaseun 2015 Jones-Smith, Jaryd 2014 Harding, Jack 1924-25 Hoag, Mark R. 1912-13 Ifill, Brandon 2011-12 Jordan, Lloyd 1921-23 RECORD BOOK Hardisty, William 1947-49 Hoaglin, Fred 1964-65 Imoru, Saheed 2010-11 Joseph, Vital 1994-97 Hargrove, Justin 2008, 2010-11 Hoban, Walter 1927 Irwin, Jim 1962-64 Joyce, F.W. 1912 Harkiewicz, Bruce 1968-70 Hoblitzel, R.D. 1927 Irwin, R.D. 1924-25 Julian, Louis 1971 Harman, Harvey 1918-21 Hockensmith, W.D. Israel, Steve 1991 Junko, Jay 1999-2002 Harper, Kevin 2009-12 Hodge, Glenn 1972-74 Itzel, John 1926 Jury, Bob 1975-77

Harper, Tony 2014 Hodge, Paul 1959-60 PITT HISTORY Harrington, W.E. 1914, 17-18 Hoel, Robert 1932-34 J K Harriott, Claude 2000-03 Hofan, James 1963 Jackson, Baron 1988-89 Kaiser, Brian 2007-08 Harris, Demetrius 1995 Hoffart, Jake 1996-97 Jackson, Buddy 2008-11 Kaliden, William 1957-58 Harris, Illie 1924 Hoffman, Fabian 1936-38 Jackson, Rickey 1977-80 Kalmakir, Thomas 1943 Harris, Kevin 2002 Hoffman, Wm. 1953-54 Jacobs, Bryan 1997-98 Kalmanides, Steve 1993, 96 Harris, Maurice 1995 Hogan, James L. 1963 Jacobs, Fred 1976-79 Kaltenbach, Gary 1960-62 PRO FOOTBALL Harris, Tinker 1990-91 Hogan, John 1970-72 Jacobs, John 1952-54 Kanyok, Tom (Mgr.) 1997 Harris, Shariff 2008-09 Hogan, Robert 1931-33 Jacobson, Chris 2009-10, 2012 Kaplan, Scott 1988, 90-92 Harris, Steve 1978 Holland, Joe 1997 Jagers, Anthony 1987-90 Karabin, Alex 2008-10 Hartenstein, Harold 1926 Holleran, Thomas 1920-22 James, Chris 2014-15 Karanovich, David 1947, 49-50 Hartin, Jeff 1973 Holley, Jarred 2009-12 James, Edward 1966 Kashubara, Ken 1995, 97-99 Hartman, D. Scott 1977 Hollihan, Harry 1950 Janasek, Dave 1972-74 Kasperowicz, Eric 1994-95, 97 THIS IS PITT Hartnett, Michael J. 1921 Hollins, Juantez 2011, 2013 Jancisin, Dave 1972-74 Kauffman, Chris 1996 Hartwig, Charles 1932-34 Holloway, Cornell 1987-88 Janocko, Andrew 2008-10 Kautter, Doug 1991-92 Hartz, Frank 1966 Holloway, Randy 1974-77 Jarrett, Tyrique 2014-15 Kautter, Rich 1990

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Kearney, Walter 1930 Kratzery, Oscar 1919 Leahy, W.J. 1909-11 Lindsey, Brandon 2008-11 Keiser, Allyn 1964-65 Kraus, Dave 1959-60 Leary, Jerry 1970 Linelli, George 1944 Kell, Thaddeus L. 1941 Kraynak, Rich 1979-82 Leber, Al 1938 Link, George 1973, 76-77 Keller, Gregory 1965-66 Kristofic, Dave 1992-93 Lee, Andy 2000-03 Linn, Howard 1924-26 Kelly, Jack 1930 Kristufek, Frank 1938-39 Lee, Conor 2006-08 Linn, Howard 1953-54 Kelly, Mike 1991-92 Kucharik, Ed 1975 Lee, Greg 2003-05 Lippert, Jack 2010 Kendrick, R.T. 1918 Kukalis, John 1984-85 Lee, Robert 1946-49 Lippincott, Marvin 1963 Kennedy, Dan (Mgr.) 1996 Kunkel, Albert 1941 Leeson, Al 1936-38 Little, Keith 1991-92 Kennedy, Robert 1952 Kuprok, John 1961 Leeson, Richard 1961-63 Littlehales, H. Bradley 1966 Kenney, Shannon 1991 Kutz, Frank 1933-34 Lehner, Glen 1961-63 Lively, Colton 2015 Kern, William 1925, 27 Kuziel, Robert 1969-71 Leichty, Shane 2002 LiVorio, Mike 1989-90, 1992 Kernochan, Roy H. 1911-12 Kuzneski, Andy 1959-61 Leidenroth, C.F. 1904-05 Logan, Dave 1976-78 Ketchen, Kenney 1998-99 Kuzneski, Anthony 1972 Leitera, Jim 1982-85 Loheyde, Dan 2007 Kielb, Joseph 1943 Kuzneski, Joe 1962-63 Lenhart, James 1957 Long, Bob 1961-63 Kiesel, Bob 1956 Kyle, William 1942 Lenosky, Mike 1977-78 Long, Carson 1973-76 Kifer, John J. 1924-25 Leon, Kevin 1993 Longfellow, Robert 1958-59 Killen, Ron 1983 L Levy, Darcey 2000-01 Longo, Robert 1965-67 Killian, Paul 1966-67 LaFrankie, John 1946 Lewis, Darrell 1954-56 Los, Joe 1953 Kincard, Elmer D. 1942 Labriola, John (Mgr.) 1991-92 Lewis, Derrick 1989 Lotz, Nick 1998-2001 Kindelberger, Harry 1940-41 LaCarte, Dan 2000-03 Lewis, Dion 2009-10 Loughran, John 1919 Kinder, Derek 2004-06, 2008 Lally, Edward T. 1963 Lewis, Ernest T. 1930-31 Love, John 1931 King, Cory 2011-13 LaMonaca, Art 1941 Lewis, James 1971 Lovera, Chris 1992 Kingdom, Roger 1982 Lang, Ralph 1943-45 Lewis, John 1982, 84-85 Lowery, Art 1981-82 Kirby, Nathan 1996 Lao, Ray 1979-81 Lewis, John D. 1968-70 Lozar, John 1944 Kirby, Rod 1971-73 LaQuinta, Bernie 1962-64 Lewis, LeRoy 1932 Lozier, Richard 1971-72 Kirk, Vernon 1986-88 LaRue, Robert 1934-36 Lewis, Ryan 2013-15 Lucas, Kenneth 1963-65 Kirkley, Raymond 2001-02, LaSala, Pat (Mgr.) 2001 Lewis, Tim 1979-82 Luch, John 1931 2004-05 Lauro, Lindaro 1946-49 Lewis, Vernon 1990-92 Ludwig, Meghan (Mgr.) 1998 Kirkwood, Ernie 1986 LaVigna, Matt 1984-87 Lezouski, Albin 1936-38 Lurie, Herb 1943 Kish, Ben 1938-39 Lawrence, Theodore 1973-74 Liggett, Lamont 1993 Luthy, Wally 1954 Kisiday, Andrew 1950 Laws, Joseph 1967-68 Lightener, Lee 1998 Lynn, Dan 1969-71 Kisiday, Paul 1962-64 Lawson, Bob 1985 Linaburg, Ronald 1962-64 Lytle, Matt 1995-98 Kissel, Rod 1955-57 Lay, Bernard 2002-05 Lindner, William 1957-59 Klawhun, F. 1938-39 Lazenga, Adam 2012-14 Lindsay, John V. 1908-10 Klein, Harold 1938-39 Klimek, Joel 1970-71 Kline, Stuart 1950-52 Klinestiver, L.I. 1921 Kliskey, Nicholas 1933-35 Knight, Bryan 1998-2001 Knight, David 1970 Knight, Scott (Mgr.) 1997 Knisley, Eric 1971-72 Knisley, Frank 1943 Kochin, Frank 2006-08 Kohut, George 1944 Kondis, Jeff 1973-76 Konek, Ken 1996 Konetsky, Ted 1938-40 Kopp, Ben 1996-99 Korp, Henry 1941 Kosh, John 1944-46 Kovach, Kurt 1974-76 Kovacic, Joseph 1970-72 Kozic, Harry 1941 Kracum, George 1939-40 Kraemer, Eldred 1951-54 Kramer, Alex J. (Mgr.) 1950-52 Kramer, Blair 1951 LeSean McCoy (left) and LaRod Stephens-Howling teamed in the Pitt backfield during the 2007 and 2008 seasons. Kratzert, C.A. 1919

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M McCall, Joseph 1980-83 Meredith, John 1931-35 Morrison, Jim 1992 MEDIA INFORMATION Maas, William 1981-83 McCarter, H.C. 1917-19 Merkovsky, Elmer 1936-38 Morrow, James 1914, 16, 19 Macerelli, Joe 1973 McClain, Clifton 1934 Merkovsky, Elmer 1961 Morrow, James 1949 Macko, George 1965 McClean, John 1919-21 Merrick, David 1994 Morrow, K.C. 1914 MacKrell, John S. 1906-08 McClelland, W.D. 1917 Mervis, Louis 1918-19 Morsillo, Jim 1977-79 Maclean, Luke 2014 McClure, John 1972 Messich, George 1975-76 Mosby, Anthony (Mgr.) 2001 MacMurdo, James 1929-31 McClure, Robert 1934-37 Metich, George 1947 Mosby, Brandon (Mgr.) 2001 Maczuzak, John 1961-63 McCormick, Bill 1983-85 Meyer, Glenn 1977-80 Mosley, Denorse 1993-94 Maddox, Avonte 2014-15 McCormick, James 1904-06 Miale, Richard 1965-66 Mosley-Smith, Khaynin Magnelli, Tony 1979, 1981-83 McCoy, LeSean 2007-08 Michaels, Ed 1956-58 2011-12, 2014-15 2016 PREVIEW Magyar, David 1967-69 McCracken, G.H. 1918-20 Michelosen, John 1935-37 Moss, John 1970-72 Maiers, Matt 2004 McCrady, John 1920 Mickinac, Gregory 1970 Motley, Phillipie 2015 Malarkey, Leo 1935-36 McCray, Darren 2004 Middleman, Bob 1972-75 Moyer, Steve 1969-71 Malarkey, Tay 1943 McCray, Jon 1992-95 Migliore, David A. 1976 Munjas, Miller 1932-34 Malecki, John 2006-09 McCray, Trey 1996, 98 Mihm, Robert 1948 Murdock, Thomas 1923-24 Malley, Keith 2005 McCrory, John T. 1919-20 Mihm, William 1945-47 Murphy, Bruce 1972-74 COACHING STAFF Maloney, James 1943 McCurley, Jeff 1997-2000 Mike, Chris 2010 Murphy, Bryan 2010, 2012-13 Mancuso, David 1967-68 McCurley, Scott 1999-2002 Miller, Donald 1987 Murphy, David 2012-15 Mancuso, Michael 1967 McCusker, Jim 1955-57 Miller, Ed 1984-87 Murphy, Terry 1997-98 Manganello, Joe 1999-2001 McCutcheon, C.W. 1924-25 Miller, Gilbert R. 1905-06 Murphy, Thomas 1940 Maniskas, Rich (Mgr.) 1996 McDermott, Chuck 1961 Miller, Jared 1993-96 Murphy, Tim 2002-05 Manson, Dick 1953 McDonald, Ricardo 1988-90 Miller, Jim 2001 Murray, Leon 1996

Maragas, Todd 1983 McDonough, James 1943, 46 Miller, John F. 1922 Murray, Shane 2006-07, 2009 PLAYER PROFILES Mariano, Paul 1972 McEllroy, W.S. 1912 Miller, Kody 1998, 2000 Mustakas, Gus 2005-06, Marino, Dan 1979-82 McFarland, William 1945-48 Miller, Scott 1988-91 2008-09 Markel, Lance 1990-91 McGee, Cedric 2006-09 Miller, W.E. 1914-17 Musulin, George 1936 Marrangoni, Albert 1942-43 McGhee, Curtis 1993-94, 96-97 Miller, Walter 1935 Myers, Mark 2011 Marsh, Willie 1976-78 McGlynn, Mike 2004-07 Milligan, Walter 1930-32 Myers, Rusty 1972 Marshall, C.C. 1904-07 McGrath, Dave 1969-70 Mills, Richard 1958-60 Marstellar, Ed 1971-72 McGraw, Andrew 1965 Minehart, Brian 1996 N 2015 SEASON IN REVIEW Martha, Paul 1961-63 McIntyre, Marlon 1981-84 Miree, Brandon 2002-03 Nalli, Albert 1968 Martin, Curtis 1991-93 McKee, William 1927 Mitchel, C.L. 1918 Naponick, Paul 1967-69 Maryott, Harold L. 1926 McKillop, Chris 2004-07 Mitchell, George 1940-41 Narick, Emil 1938-39 Marzoch, Jon 1993, 95-97 McKillop, Scott 2005-08 Mitchell, Reggie 2014-15 Neal, Nigel 1999-2000 Mason, Brandon 2004 McKinney, C.R. 1905-06 Mitrakos, Thomas 1965-67 Neft, Peter 1952-53, 55 Mason, Dan 2009, 2012 McKnight, Barry 1963-65 Mocha, Joseph 1943 Neill, Bill 1977-80 Massey, Paul 1943 McLaren, George W. 1915-18 Moffa, Remo 1944 Newman, Denver 1944 Mastro, Dave 1960 McLean, Bill 1986 Mohring, George 1994 Newsletter, Wilbur 1942 McMillan, Randy 1979-80 Mohring, Mike 1993-96 Nicksick, Mike 1933-34 Mastrovich, Mark 1946-49 RECORD BOOK Masucci, Mario 1995 McMillin, B.V. 1924-26 Molinaro, Andy 1996-97 Nicolella, John S. 1957 Matesic, Richard 1933 McMinn, Bryce (Mgr.) 2000 Mollica, Lawson 1991-94 Nissley, Matt (Mgr.) 1998 Mathews, Donald 1943-45 McMullen, Kirk 1996-99 Mollura, Andy 1970-71 Nix, Lucas 2008-11 Mathews, McKenzie 2006 McMurray, Darrell 2000-01 Moncrief, Cliff 1991-92 Nix, Nate 2007-10 Mathieson, Eric 1989 McNish, Bernard 1936 Montana, John 1942 Nixon, Donald 1976

Matich, George 1947-50 McNulty, Frank 1915-16 Montanari, Ken 1957-59 Nkwuo, Nnamdi 1996 PITT HISTORY Matisi, Anthony 1935-37 McPeak, Bill 1945-48 Montgomery, Ray 1927-29 Noble, Dan 1978 Matson, Joseph 1914-16 McQuaide, Patrick 1980-81 Montrella, David J. 1968 Nock, John 1969 Mattioli, Francis 1944 McQuaide, Robert 1952-54 Moody, Justin 2014-15 Nottoli, David 1992 Mattioli, Rudy 1952-54 Meadown, Eric 1916-17 Moody, Zatiti 1992-95 Novak, Francis 1962 Matusz, Roman 1986-89 Meanor, A. 1919 Moore, Cliff 1978-79 Novogratz, Joseph 1964-65 Matyus, Dick 1960 Medich, George 1967-69 Moore, David 1988-91 Novotny, Josh 2009 PRO FOOTBALL Maxwell, Lindsey 1991 Medwid, Robert 1971-72, 74 Moore, Frank 1994-97 May, Mark 1977-80 Mefford, Matt 2000-01 Moore, Larry 2005 O Mazurek, Fred 1962-64 Mehl, O.H. 1904-07 Moore, Lewis 2000-03 Obara, Joseph M. 1952 McAlone, Kellen 2015 Meier, Ted 1928 Moorhead, Dennis 1972-75 O’Connor, Matt 1998-99 McAwley, Steward 1935 Meisner, Greg 1977-80 Moothart, Mark 1998-99 Odell, Howard 1932-33 McBride, Russell 1952-53 Melillo, Louis 1948-49 Morgan, Matt 2000-03 Officer, Alex 2014-15 THIS IS PITT McBride, William 1938 Mendenhall, Rickey 1998-99 Morris, Hart 1929-31 O’Korn, George 1974-76 McCabe, Rich 1951-54 Mercer, Bill 1972 Morris, Robert 1932 Oldshue, David 1970 McCain, Joseph 1967-68 Merchant, Chris 1985 Morris, Tez 2002-05 Olenn, Stanley 1934

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Oliver, Gordon 1958 Persin, Dennis 1969 Q Richards, Luther 1935 Ollison, Qadree 2015 Pestano, Marcel 2005-07 Qualey, C. 1910-11 Richards, R.W. 1908-10 Olsavsky, Jerry 1985-88 Peterman, Nathan 2015 Qualey, C. Thomas 1965 Richardson, Allen 2004 Olsen, Ray 1972 Peters, F.C. 1921 Quarantillo, Edward 1934 Richardson, John E. 1980 Onder, Tarciscio 1931-33 Peters, Fred (Mgr.) 1972 Quatse, Jess 1929-31 Rickards, Paul 1944-47 O’Neill, Brian 2015 Petitti, Rob 2001-04 Quense, Tim 1982-84 Ricketts, Tom 1986-88 Orlandini, Tony 1994-97 Petley, James F. (Mgr.) 1974 Quirin, Pat 2014-15 Riddick, Louis 1987-90 Ormiston, Kenneth 1933-35 Petro, Stephen 1936-38 Quirin, Terry 1979-81 Riddle, Fred 1957-59 Orndoff, Scott 2013-15 Pettyjohn, Barry 1983-85 Rife, Gerald 1965-66 Orszulak, Harry 1966-68 Phillips, Albert 1943-44 R Ritchie, Walter 1904-06 Osborn, Bill 1985-88 Phillips, Mike 2004, 2006-07 Rabinek, Ray 1941 Ritenbaugh, William 1941 Osterhout, Robert 1950 Picciano, Dan 1964 Rackard, Emanuel 2010-12 Robb, John 1971-72 Ostrosky, Bob 1961 Picciotti, Dustin 2000 Radakovich, Ray 1966-67 Robbins, Tim 1993, 95-96 Ostrowski, Stanley 1971-72 Pierce, Lawrence 1950 Rader, Emil 1949 Roberts, Gabe 2014 O’Sullivan, James 1905 Pierre, Joseph 1943 Radinick, Ken 1988-91 Roberts, John 1925-27 Otah, Jeff 2006-07 Pietracatello, Nick 2002-03 Radnor, Leonard 1947-49 Roberts, Tristan 2008, O’Toole, Mark E. 1976 Pilconis, William T. 1968-70 Radosevich, George 1948-50 2010-11 Owens, Billy 1983, 85-87 Pinder, Malcolm 2003 Raiko, Edmund 1945 Robertson, Tim 1999 Ozimek, John 1961-63 Pinkston, Jason 2006, 2008-10 Raklewicz, Michael 1965-67 Robinson, A.L. 1909 Pinto, Sarah (Mgr.) 2000 Ramos, William 1969-70 Robinson, Calvin 1997 P Pipkin, Todd 1989 Randour, David 1965-66 Robinson, Desmond 1974-76 Paieski, Ken 1972 Pitler, Dave 1918 Randour, Herbert 1933-35 Robinson, James 1945, 47, 48 Palatalla, Louis 1951-52, 54 Pitts, Jevonte 2013-15 Ranii, George 1943-46 Robinson, Kenyon 1993-94 Palko, Tyler 2002, 04-06 Pitts, Lafayette 2012-15 Ransom, Austin 2006-08 Robinson, Lowell 2006-07 Palla, Charles 1958 Plazak, Cy 1942-43 Raskowski, Walter 1936-38 Robinson, Shawn 1999-2002 Paluck, John 1953-55 Plis, Corey 1998 Rasp, John 1986-87 Rock, Kevin 1992 Pardner, Jahmahl 2013 Plotz, Robert 1946-49 Rathi, Bob 1957-59 Rodgers, Joseph 1935 Parker, Derrick 1991-94 Plowman, Curt 1957-59 Raudman, David 1966 Rodgers, Lloyd 1971 Parker, John 1996-99 Poggi, Francis 1979 Raymond, Thomas 1964-65 Roe, Homer 1907-09 Parkinson, T.E. (Mgr.) 1970 Pohl, Joseph 1964-66 Razzano, Anthony 1947-48 Roeder, Robert 1962-63 Parkinson, Tom 1927-29 Poker, Zach 2014-15 Reardon, Tony 1992-93 Romano, Al 1973-76 Parrish, Don 1973-76 Polach, Steven 1943-45 Reber, James 1943 Romantino, Tony 1950-52 Parrish, Jaymar 2013-15 Polanco, Juan 1982-83 Recchia, Anthony 1982-83 Romeus, Greg 2007-10 Parros, James 1970 Polite, Lousaka 2000-03 Rector, Leonard R. 1936 Romito, Kevin 1995 Parrott, Louis 1966-67 Pollock, Bob 1954-56 Redmon, Ronald 1988-90 Rooker, Harvey 1932-34 Passodelis, Nick 1954-56 Ponko, Mark 1998-2001 Reece, Michael 1993 Rooney, James 1926, 28-29 Patrick, Frank 1935-37 Popovich, Andy 1974-78 Reed, Antwuan 2008-11 Rosborough, Bob 1955-56 Patterson, Gary 1970-72 Popp, Ray 1963-64 Reed, Chad 1999-2002 Rosborough, Michael 1964-66 Patton, Chris 1993-95 Porreca, Thomas S. 1968-70 Reed, Harry 1944 Roseberry, Doug 2004-05 Patton, Darius 2011 Porter, T.J. 2006-08 Rees, John 1983 Rosenblum, Elmer 1932 Patton, Jack 1944 Postell, Malcolm 2002-04 Reese, Aaron 2015 Rosepink, Martin 1941-43, 46 Peace, Lawrence 1937-38 Poteat, Hank 1996-99 Reese, Charles S. 1912-14 Ross, Chris 1985-88 Peacock, R.J. 1909-10 Poteat, Jameel 2015 Reese, Edward 1943-44 Ross, John 1940-41 Pearlman, I.R. 1917 Pratt, Enock 1912 Reichard, Mark 1977-80 Roth, Yogi 2001-03 Peck, Robert 1913-16 Priatko, William 1952 Reider, Paul 1930-32 Rotheram, Matt 2011-14 Pecman, Frank 1965-67 Pribish, George 1967-69 Reinhold, Chuck 1958-60 Roussos, Michael 1944-45 Pecora, Marco 2009-12 Price, Aaron 1999 Render, Darryl 2012-15 Routt, David 2000 Pegram, Ken 1995-98 Price, Ejuan 2011, 2013, 2015 Reschoff, Richard 1989 Rowell, Artie 2013, 2015 Pelusi, Jay 1979-82 Price, John 1962 Rettenger, Joseph 1950-52 Roxanski, John 1944-45 Pelusi, Jeff 1976-79 Priestley, David 1999-2001 Reutershan, Randy 1975-77 Royal, Hank 1982 Pelusi Sr., John 1974-76 Prince, Peter 1959 Revis, Darrelle 2004-06 Royal, Jim 1990 Pelusi Jr., John 2005, 2007-08 Prokopovich, Mike 1975 Reynolds, William 1950-52 Rudison, Bill 1985 Pennington, Jess 1934 Pryor, Benjie 1977-80 Rice, Chester 1952-54 Rudoy, William 1943 Pepper, Victor 1944 Pullekines, Joe 1957-58 Rich, Demetrious 1999 Ruff, Arthur 1934 Perkins, Joe 1949 Purifoy, Amir 1998-2001 Rich, Mark 1983-84 Rullo, Dan 1971-73 Perkins, Lex 1991-92 Puzzuoli, David 1980-83 Richard, Gary 1986-87 Ruth, Frank 1904 Perko, Tom 1972-75 Richards, Curvin 1988-90 Rutherford, Rod 2000-03 Perry, Ken 1964 Richards, David 1910 Ruzila, Paul 1997-98 Perry, Theodore 1904-07 Richards, George 1967-69 Ryan, John 1992-95 Ryan, Todd 1991-92

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S MEDIA INFORMATION Sabatini, James 1959 Sack, Jack 1920-21 Saddler, Cameron 2009-12 Sadowski, Ed 1966-69 Saksa, Frank J. 1941-42 Salata, A.J. 1925-27 Sallet, Charles 2003-06 Salocky, William 1969 Salter, Bryant 1968-70 2016 PREVIEW Salvaterra, Corny 1954-56 Salvucci, Joseph 1943 Salwocki, Tom 1956 Samer, William 1949 Sams, Ron 1979-82 Sanker, Dick 1961 COACHING STAFF Sankey, Robert 1961 Sapio, William 1982-85 Sares, Harvey 1944 Sauer, Carl 1922-24 Saunders, Zac (Mgr.) 2005 Savage, Tom 2013

Savariau, Donsville 1991 PLAYER PROFILES Sawhill, Cody 2007 Tony Siragusa played on Pitt’s defensive line from 1985-89 before embarking on a 12-year NFL career. Scales, Chuck 1983-86 Seiffert, Karl 1933-34 Silvestri, Don 1990-91 Smith, Kyle 2004 Scanlon, J.A. 1928 Seigel, Francis 1931-32 Silvestri, Gary 1975, 77 Smith, LaQuentin 2011-14 Scanlon, Kieran 1989 Sekela, Michael 1939-40 Simantel, Ronald J. 1964 Smith, Norman 1970 Scarpinato, Mark 2015 Sekey, Arthur 1932 Simile, Tony 1950 Smith, Reggie 1983-86 Schall, Jon 2000-03 Semaia, Penny 2000-03 Simms, Jim 1932 Smith, Robert W. 1942 Scherer, Dick 1956-57 Sepkowski, Jason 1995-97 Simon, Dennis 1966-67 Smith, Ryan 1999-01 2015 SEASON IN REVIEW Schilken, Robert 1982-85 Sepsi, Andy 1957-59 Simonian, Pete 1998 Smith, Thomas 2002-05 Schipani, Pat 1983-85 Session, Clint 2003-06 Simonitis, John 2003-06 Smith, Tim 1979 Schlieper, Ryan 2011-13 Sestili, Chris 1989-92 Simpson, Gerald 1991-94 Smith, Wayne 1911-14 Schmidt, A.T. 1904-05 Sgrignoli, Philip 1968-70 Simpson, John 1969-71 Smodic, Jack 1945, 47-48 Schmidt, Joe 1950-52 Shae, Charles 1938 Simpson, Richard N. 1922-23 Snell, Heath 1989-90 Schmidt, John 1965 Shaffer, Mike 1974-75 Sims, Larry 1976-78 Sniscak, Bernard 1944 Schmidt, Joseph 1924-26 Shanahan, Mike 2009-12 Sims, Tom 1988-89 Soboleski, Jason 1996-97 Schmitt, Ted 1935-37 Sharockman, Ed 1958-60 Sinclair, Stephen 1939-40 Sobolewski, Gene 1962-63

Schmitt, William 1952-56 Shaw, Paul 1935-37 Sindewald, Thom 1975-76 Soles, C.D. 1911 RECORD BOOK Schneider, Chris 1995-98 Sheard, Jabaal 2007-10 Siragusa, Anthony 1986-87, 89 Solter, A.E. 1907 Schottenheimer, Marty 1962-64 Shedlosky, Leon 1933-35 Sites, Vincent 1934-35 Soppitt, Randall 1913-16 Schubert, Eric 1981-83 Shell, Rushel 2012 Sitter, Jonathan 2000, 02-03 Sorochak, Bob 1962, 64 Schubert, Mark 1977-79 Shemanski, Mark 1991 Skiba, John 1992 Sotak, Michael 1942 Schuler, Milton 1976 Shepira, Isadora 1912-15 Skladany, Joseph 1931-33 Soto, Shakir 2013-15 Schulters, Dwayne 1996-97 Shields, Brian 1983-85 Skladany, Leo 1945-48 Souchak, Frank 1935-37 PITT HISTORY Schultz, Edward 1930 Shockley, Jeff 1985 Skrocki, Chad 1993 Spates, David 1973-74 Schultz, Edward 1956 Short, Dan 1980-82 Slaby, Lou 1960-62 Spears, Robert P. 1976 Schultz, Mike 1995-97 Short, Ralph N. 1950 Slade, Lamar 1999-2002 Spencer, Charles 2002-05 Scisly, Joseph 1957-59 Shotwell, George 1932-34 Slovick, Chris (Mgr.) 2002 Spencer, Shawntae 2000-03 Scorsone, Vincent 1955-56

Shrake, Scott 2008 Smakosz, Mike 1991 Spicko, Joseph 1968-70 PRO FOOTBALL Scott, Frank 1938 Shriver, Jim 1983 Smalara, Alfred 1951-52 Spindler, Marc 1987-89 Scott, Howard 1942 Shuck, Dave 1984, 87 Smith, Aaron 2009 Spiranic, Dan 1978 Seagraves, Dell 1992-95 Shuler, Nick 1921-23 Smith, Carnel 1986-89 Sporio, Carmen 1965 Seaman, Eric 1987, 89-91 Shumaker, Ken 1969-70 Smith, Curtis, 1973-75 Spotts, Ed 1938 Seaman, Norton 1958-59 Shuman, John 1906-08 Smith, Dan 1972 Springer, Charles 1904, 06-07 Sebastian, Michael 1931, 33 Sichko, William 1949-51 Smith, Donald 1978-79, 81 Stahl, John 1940-41 THIS IS PITT Seidel, F.R. 1921-23 Siermine, Dan (Mgr.) 1988 Smith, Edward 1945 Stahlman, H.A. 1916 Seidelson, Harry 1921-23 Sies, Dale 1915-17 Smith, Eugene 1945 Stanton, Richard J. 1961 Seifert, Ed 1928 Sign, Bob 1984-86 Smith, Kevan 2007 Stapulis, William T. 1936-38

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Stark, Bob 1958 Stark, Marwood 1936 Stark, Scott 1990 Stebbins, Harold 1936-38 Steele, Wendell 1924-25 Steffy, Charles 2000-02 Stein, Herb A. 1918-21 Stein, Tim 1998-2000 Steinbeck, Matt 2015 Steingraver, George 1948 Stennett, Matt 1983-85 Stephens, Dan 2001-04 Stephens, Joe 2002-03 Stephens-Howling, LaRod 2005-08 Stepnoski, Mark 1985-88 Steratore, Gene 1953 Stetler, Jack 1940-42 Devin Street was an All-ACC receiver and the first Pitt player to reach 200 career receptions. Stevens, John 1968-70 Teitt, Robert 1946 Trees, Joe 1890-91 Stevenson, J.W. 1908-11 Telesky, John 1961-63 Treiber, Dave 1975 Stewart, Dale 1963-65 Templeton, Paul 1923 Trethaway, Robert 1965 Stewart, Michael 1985-87 Thatcher, Eric 2005-08 Trimble, T. Lee 1917 Still, Ralph 1977-79 Theodore, Jim 1955-57 Trocano, Rick 1977-80 Stitt, Dick 1941 Theodorou, Leon 1991-92 Troglione, Joseph 1937 Stocak, Mike 1942 Thomas, Bryan 1981-82 Trout, Dave 1977-80 Stone, Darnell 1982, 84-85 Thomas, Charles 1948-50 Truitt, Olanda 1989-90 Stone, John 1988 Thomas, Derron 2004-05 Truitt, Tony 1968 Stone, Joseph 1974-76 Thomas, Joe 2006-09 Tucker, Tony 2008 Stone, Lucas 2007 Thomas, Lynn 1977-79 Tully, Charles 1928-30 Stoner, Fred 1972 Thomas, Reggie 1994-97 Tumulty, Tom 1991, 93-95 Stoner, Reynold 1972-74 Thomas, R.J. 1919 Turman, John 1999-2000 Stowe, Ed 1953 Thomas, Todd 2011-14 Turner, James 1987 Street, Devin 2010-13 Thomas, Wallace 1978-81 Turner, John D. 1905-08 Strom, John 1972 Thompson, Joseph M. 1904-06 Turner, Oderick 2006-09 Strong, Darrell 2004-07 Thompson, Karim 1996-99 Turner, Ricky 1988-90 Stull, Bill 2006, 2008-09 Thompson, T.M. 1916 Turnley, Ryan 2009-12 Suffoletta, Henry 1958 Thompson, Tony 1997 Tuten, Henry 1987-89 Sullivan, John L. 1957-58 Thornhill, C.E. 1913-16 Tyra, Gary 1975 Sumner, David 1992, 94-95 Threats, Barry 1989 Sumpter, Earl 1947-49 Throckmorton, J. 1981-83 U Sunseri, Sal 1979-81 Thurbon, Robert 1938-40 Uajko, Eugene 1967-68 Sunseri, Tino 2009-12 Tillman, Phil 2004-05 Uansa, Octavius 1927-29 Surina, Charles 1941 Timmons, Robert 1933, 35 Urban, John 1937 Sutherland, John B. 1914-17 Tinker, Ed 2010, 2012-13 Urschler, Gary 1999-2002 Sweeney, James 1980-83 Tinsley, Keith 1983-86 Sweeney, Pat 1980-83 Tipton, Tre 2015 V Swenson, K.J. 1905-07 Tipton, Tyler 2005 Vaglia, Joe 1997, 2001 Swider, Larry 1973-76 Tkach, Tyler 2007-08, 2010 Van Doren, F. 1907-09 Swink, Charles 1986-87 Toerper, Mike 2006-08 Vangas, Chris 2004-07 Sykes, Lionel 1989-90 Toerper, Todd 1972-74 VanHorne, Jeff 1986-89 Sylvester, Walter 1980 Tolbert, Willie 1974-76 Van Pelt, Alex 1989-92 Varischetti, Pete 1991 T Tolhurst, Fred 1970 Tommins, Joseph 1931-32 Varoutsos, E.C. 1995-97 Taglianetti, Andrew 2008, 2010-12 Toncic, Ivan 1957-59 Ventura, James 1950 Takacs, John 1977 Tonio, Garrett 2011 Venzin, Art 1971-72 Taleni, Jeremiah 2014-15 Tormey, Joseph 1930-32 Verkleeren, John 1963-65 Tamburino, Gabriel 1965 Tracey, Neal 2005 Viancourt, Pat 1983-85 Tanczos, David 1987-88 Tracok, Richard 1944 Vidunas, Paul 1981 Tarasi, Ray 1959 Traficant, Jim 1960-62 Vignali, Larry 1959-61 Taylor, Robert 1966 Trebitz, Joe 2009-12 Villani, Joe 2004-06 Taylor, Willie 1975

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Vinopal, Ray 2012-14 West, Leonard 1943 Wolff, William 1945 Virbitsky, Justin 2009, 2011-12 West, Walter 1922 Wood, John 1935-36 MEDIA INFORMATION Vitale, Bill 1974 Weston, Lloyd 1968-70 Woods, Darrel 1985-86 Voytell, Ken 1952 Westwood, Ernest 1957-59 Woods, Michael 1979-82 Voytik, Chad 2013-15 Whaley, Doug 1990-93 Woods, Stanley 1985 Whatley, Chris 1982-83 Woods, Tony 1983-86 W White, John 1972 Wortham, Kevin 1984 Waddill, Leslie 1905-06 White, Mike 1998-2000 Wrabley, Robert 1951-52, 54 Wade, Justin 1996-98 White, Robert A. 1968 Wright, Aundre 2008-09 Wagner, Harry 1930 White, Terry 1978-80 Wright, Prentiss 1987-90 2016 PREVIEW Wagner, J. Huber 1910-13 Whitehead, Jordan 2015 Wuestner, Chris 2013-14 Walinchus, William 1928-30 Whittaker, Edward 1966-68 Wycoff, Robert S. (Mgr.) 1950 Walker, Adam 1987-89 Whitmill, Rasshad 1995-96 Walker, Dave 1959-60 Wilamowski, Ed 1974-76 Y Walker, Elliott 1974-77 Wildman, Kris 2012 Yaccino, John 1959-61 Walker, Jawan 2003 Wiley, Dante 1984 Yacopec, Louis 1944 COACHING STAFF Walker, Nelson 1987-90 Wiley, John 1969 Yajko, Eugene 1967-68 Walker, Ramon 1999-2001 Williams, Brandon 1998-2001 Yankoski, Chris 2011 Wall, Jerry 1984-87 Williams, Charles 1921 Yatron, George 1972 Wall, Lance 1971 Williams, Charles 1990-92 Yeilding, A.T. 1905-06 Wallace, William 1981, 83-84 Williams, Chuck 1984-87 Yewcic, Thomas 1976 Waller, Midford 1930 Williams, Dale 2002-05 Yezovich, Mark 2006

Walmsley, John 1935 Williams, Dominic 2005-08 Yoklic, Matt 2011-13 PLAYER PROFILES Walters, Dustin 2007 Williams, Eric 2012 Yost, Charles 1948-49, 51 Walton, Albert 1935 Williams, Frank 1922 Young, Marlin 1995-98 Walton, Frank 1932-33 Williams, Greg 2008-11 Young, Tyler 1994-95 Walton, Joe 1954-56 Williams, Harold 1920-22 Young, Tyre 2001 Walton, Joseph 1974 Williams, Jermaine 1989, 91-92 Yuna, Paul 1972 Wanke, Larry 1987-88 Williams, Jim 1993-96 Wannstedt, Dave 1971-73 Williams, Juan 1997-98 Z Ward, F.F. 1912-14 Williams, Keith 1981-82 Zalnasky, Mitchell 1964-65 2015 SEASON IN REVIEW Ward, Stephen 1946-48 Williams, Kevin 1990-91 Zanos, Jim 1957-58 Ware, Jeffrey 1962-63 Williams, K’Waun 2010-13 Zeig, Waldemer 1904-07 Warriner, Chris 1949-51 Williams, LaFann 1996-97 Zeise, Elijah 2015 Washington, Marcus 1986-88, 90 Williams, Manny 2009, 2011-12 Zelahy, Daniel 1976 Washington, Maurice 1992-94 Williams, Maurice 1992-94 Zellman, Al 1944-45 Washington, Troy 1985-88 Williams, Maurice 2007 Zimmerman, Tony 1996 Washington, Yusef 1988 Williams, Mick 2007-09 Zito, William F. 1961 Washinko, Rich 1972 Williams, Nick 2005 Zombek, Joe 1951-53 RECORD BOOK Wasmuth, Chester 1926-27 Williams, Reggie 1985, 87-89 Zortea, Aldo 1966 Watkins, Bryan 1981 Williams, Salath 2011 Zurzolo, William 1967 Wazniak, John A. 1968 Williams, Vince 1991, 94-95 Weah, Jester 2014-15 Williamson, Carlton 1977-80 HONORARY LETTERWINNERS Weatherington, Arnie 1973-76 Williamson, Guy M. 1913-15 Hope Bielich J Connolly Weatherspoon, Kevin 2013-14 Wilps, Ralph 1926-29 PITT HISTORY Jim Duratz Weatherspoon, Ray 1982-83 Wilson, Clair 1972 Dick Groat Webb, Terrish 2013-15 Wilson, Clint 1981-83, 85 Webster, Alan 1974 Wilson, Dale 1985 L. Oval Jaynes Webster, Ernest 1971-72 Wilson, J.C. 1975-77 Bob Junko Weidle, Ethan 1996-99 Wilson, Kris 2000-03

Dr. Bernard J. Kobosky PRO FOOTBALL Weinberger, Ellis 1965 Windt, Bernard 1931 Bernard P. Koperek Weinstock, Isadore 1932-34 Winslow, Ryan 2014-15 C. Robert Miller Weisenbaugh, Henry 1932-34 Winterburn, J. Charles 1921-22 Casimir Myslinski Welch, Gilbert 1925-27 Winters, Charles 1969 Chancellor Emeritus Mark A. Nordenberg Wenglikowski, Alan 1979, 81-83 Wirginis, Quintin 2014-15 Dr. Wesley W. Posvar Wertman, Harold 1945 Wisler, Dwayne 1984 Tony Salesi THIS IS PITT Wertz, Silas G. 1922 Wisniewski, Dan 1956-57 Sam Sciullo Sr., Esq. Wesber, Darius 1995 Wissinger, Z.A. 1923-25 Carol Sprague West, Billy 1993-94, 96-97 Wohler, Mark 1983 John Vasvary West, Henry 1942 Wolfarth, Harry 1950

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