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Stories are listed roughly in reverse chronological order.
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• Here are your game-day reports from Nebraska:
Huskers.com, OWH (1, 2, 3),
LJS (1,
2,
3,
4),
GI,
and from Pittsburgh: Post-Gazette, Tribune-Review (1, 2),
Daily
News.
• The Nebraska
StatePaper makes it's first ever game-day prediction.
• Bill Callahan isn't hesistant to send freshmen into the fray.
• Pitt's offensive line knows it's in for a test, as NU's blitzes are a worry.
• Two injured Blackshirts
won't
go to Pitt, and Cortney Grixby gets
his first start. He is one
of seven true freshmen to get playing time.
• The Huskers have a good
workout Thursday and will have a light one today in Lincoln
before heading east.
• Pitt backs out on the winning bid to participate in the coin toss because it was made by a Nebraska fan. They should have taken the money as only 7,000 NU fans are expected to show up.
• Pitt hopes last year's defensive lapses are history.
• The injury bug continues to bite Pittsburgh's receivers.
• The Huskers prepare for the likelihood of wet weather in the Keystone State.
• Coach Wagner is pleased with the offensive line performance.
• Don't expect Jordan Adams to contend for the starting QB job just yet.
• Cory Ross reaches new heights in the new offense.
• Two true freshmen are glad to get on the field on special teams
• It's been baptism by fire for Cortney Grixby, who will be up against a struggling Pitt receiving corps.
• It's hard to tell how much red will be in the Heinz Field seats on Saturday.
• Willie Amos will return to practice, and so might QB Jordan Adams. For Pitt, a freshman running back returns.
• The Pitt-Nebraska matchup was hatched by Steve Pederson as a measuring stick for the Panthers. More on the Pederson-Pitt connection: 1, 2, 3, 4
• From the Pittsburgh papers: How a win over NU would help Walt Harris; a look at the Harris-Callahan connection; and a not-so-kind assessment of Steve Pederson.
• Walk-on Brandon Rigoni's fearlessness on kick coverage wins admiration.
• Bill Callahan says it's been a smooth transition on offense and describes Steve Pederson as a boss who "lets you do your job."
• Jay Norvell says there is no need to simplify the offense.
• The O-lineman press ahead without Richie Incognito.
• The Pitt wallpaper is up.
• Pittsburgh tunes up for NU with a 24-3 win over Ohio.
• Pitt single-game tickets are available.
• The heat's on Pittsburgh coach Walt Harris.
• There are five keys to Pitt's season.
• Matt Maiers is the key to Pitt's rebuilt offensive line.
• Pitt is having some injury problems.