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[QUOTE="orangecuse, post: 5215154, member: 668"]
Yeah, I get the sentiment, especially when considering how the past 2 seasons played out after being 5-0/6-0, etc. and getting into the, let's just say, 'meat' of our schedule as we seemingly are now again this year.

However, I'm looking at this game from a guarded hopeful position, especially after what transpired last Thursday night.  I mean, 3 pick sixes in the first half! I can't recall ever witnessing such a thing in my entire life, not even 3 in an entire game for that matter.  Not to mention that intersection by Pitt's LB as he laid face down like on the ground...you got to be kidding me!

Therefore, due to same, and how so quickly we were down 3 scores, it kind of exacerbated our O's deficiencies, etc. and magnified the (deemed) stoutness of Pitt's D, where they took complete advantage by T'ing up on our O.  It, IMO, made Pitt/their D look far better than it is.  IMO, Pitt is nothing more than a slightly above average team, regardless of being undefeated as they really haven't beaten anyone worth a darn, and likely why they aren't gathering more respect nationally/in the polls, etc..  Additionally, they were quite fortunate escaping with a W in their opening game against Cincy, and could've easily lost to Cal.

So, I view what/how things played out last Thursday night for SU as an statistical outlier type deal.  Just as one of those peculiar/strange actuarial data points that is difficult to or can't really be explained.  At least until further notice, and awaiting to see what actually transpires this Saturday.
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