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Welcome to this week’s Tale of the Tape where the University of Pittsburgh Panthers take on the Syracuse University Orange.
Born on Date
Pitt: 1787 vs SU: 1870
Otto’s Edge: Pitt... which was founded as Pittsburgh Academy, later became Western University of PA before finally becoming Pitt. They were not a public university until 1966.
School known for
Pitt: UPMC vs SU: Newhouse
Otto’s Edge: Pitt... the polio vaccine was developed there.
By...
Notable educators
Pitt: Jonas Salk, Mr Rogers vs SU: Pat Moynihan, Peter Weller
Otto’s Edge: Pitt... wouldn't be such a beautiful day in the neighborhood without Salk's work
A neighborhood is part of a city…
GPS
Pitt: Pittsburgh vs SU: Syracuse
Otto’s Edge: Pitt… underrated city just don’t ask me to go to a wedding there
City Nickname
Pitt: Steel City vs SU: Salt City
Otto’s Edge: Pitt... we are not bigger than US Steel.
Speaking of steel...
Carnegie
Pitt: Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh vs SU: Carnegie Library
Otto’s Edge: Pitt... but thanks for the gift Mr Carnegie. Andrew Mellon is also an alumn.
Some of that steel was used to build bridges. Pitt is also known as the City of Bridges having 446 of them.
Which are needed to cross…
Bodies of Water
Pitt: three rivers vs SU: finger lakes
Otto’s Edge: Pitt... lake effect snow is no good
And snow is a pain when traveling down the…
Mount
Pitt: Washington vs SU: Olympus
Otto’s Edge: Pitt… they have an inclined rail to travel down in.
At one time in that area panthers used to roam, which is how they got their…
Team Name
Pitt: Panthers vs SU: Orange
Otto’s Edge: SU… panthers are carnivores so we are safe from being devoured
And from the name came the…
Mascot
Pitt: ROC vs SU Otto
Otto’s Edge: SU... Otto cannot be eaten, I mean beaten
Mascots usually chill with the…
Cheerleaders
Pitt: multiple champs including 1992-1994 vs SU: nice to look at
Otto’s Edge: SU… that’s what they are there for.
And they can be seen supporting the team at…
No one, and I mean no one, comes into our house and pushes us around
Pitt: Heinz Field (65k) vs SU: Carrier Dome
Otto’s Edge: Pitt... you can get ketchup at Heinz, you can't get AC in the Dome
Old Home
Pitt: Pitt Stadium 56k 1925-99 (also home of Steelers from 1963-69)
vs SU: Achbold Stadium 40k 1907-78 (3rd concrete stadium built)
Otto’s Edge: SU… at least we are still on campus.
Sticking with history…
1st year of FB
Pitt: 1890 vs SU: 1889
Otto’s Edge: Push... basically the same.
All Time wins
Pitt: 701 vs SU: 707
Otto’s Edge: Pitt… they will pass us soon if Shafer remains HC.
The teams play in the…
ACC Division
Pitt: Coastal vs SU: Atlantic
Otto’s Edge: SU… their side is so bad they might even win it.
But we both used to play in the...
Big East Champs
Pitt: Two vs SU: Five
Otto’s Edge: SU… that will never change
From conference to…
National Championships
Pitt: depends on who you ask vs SU: one
Otto’s Edge: Pitt... 2 came after polls started (1937 and 1976)
The teams also compete for the…
Lambert Trophy
Pitt: Six time winner vs SU: Six time winner
Otto’s Edge: Push… both are tied for 3rd all time, one behind Army and many behind PSU. Pitt hasn’t won since 1980, SU since 1992.
Also marking success is one's…
Bowl record
Pitt: 13-18 vs SU: 15-9-1
Otto’s Edge: SU... we need to beat Pitt to make another
Sticking with Bowls…
Sugar Bowl Shenanigans
Pitt: 1956 Bobby Grier was the first black man to play in the game
vs SU: 1987 Auburn went for the tie ruining SUs perfect season
Otto’s Edge: Push… there are no winners here.
In that 1956 game GTech threatened not to play because of Grier. Props to Pitt for holding their ground and demanding that Grier play. In the game (a 7-0 loss), Grier was called for a controversial pass interference call in the end zone. After the game Louisiana outlawed integrated competition and no black players participated in the Sugar Bowl until a Floyd Little and Jim Nance led SU team played in 1965.
It is wrong to hate unless its…
Let the hate flow through you - Penn State
Pitt: 42-50-4 vs SU: 23-43-5
Otto’s Edge: Push… we are all winners hating State Penn. Both teams main rival was PSU but no longer play on a yearly basis. Pitt not since 2000 although they have an upcoming series starting next year.
Second biggest rival
Pitt: WV (Backyard Brawl: 61-40-3) vs SU: Colgate (30-31-5)
Otto’s Edge: Pitt... one of these days we will catch Colgate
And we can also consider each other rivals…
Head to Head
Pitt: 36 wins vs SU: 31 wins
Otto’s Edge: Pitt… they have won 11 out of 13
Rivals usually play for a trophy. But trophies can also be for individuals…
Heisman winner
Pitt: Tony Dorsett vs SU: Ernie Davis
Otto’s Edge: Push... both also won a title.
Other RBs
Pitt: Curtis Martin, Ironhead Heyward, Curvin Richards, Kevan Barlow, LeSean McCoy
vs SU: Jim Brown, Floyd Little, Joe Morris, Larry Csonka, Jim Nance, Rob Konrad
Otto’s Edge: SU... easy win.
Handing off to them is the…
QB
Pitt: Dan Marino vs SU: McNabb
Otto’s Edge: Push... neither could win the big one.
QB that lead team to undefeated season
Pitt: Matt Cavanaugh vs SU: Don McPherson
Otto’s Edge: Pitt... he has the ring.
Other QBs
Pitt: Pete Gonzalez, Rod Rutherford, Alex Van Pelt, Tyler Palko
vs SU: Marvin Graves, Wilmeth Sidat-Singh, Todd Philcox, Bill Hurley, Ryan Nassib
Otto’s Edge: SU… by a slim margin.
And they pass it to the…
WR U
Pitt: Latif Grim, Antonio Bryant, Larry Fitzgerald, Greg Lee
vs SU: Ark Monk, Rob Moore, Marvin Harrison, Kevin Johnson, Mike Williams
Otto’s Edge: SU... one is real the other is fake.
TE
Pitt: Mike Ditka vs SU: John Mackey
Otto’s Edge: Push... both were great
Skill players get the credit but just as important is the…
OL
Pitt: Mark May, Russ Grimm, Bill Fralic, Ruben Brown, Mark Stepnoski
vs SU: John Flannery, Craig Wolfley, Jim Ringo, Justin Pugh
Otto’s Edge: Pitt... nice blocking there.
Joining them in the trenches is the…
DL
Pitt: Hugh Green, Chris Doleman, Bill Maas, Aaron Donald
vs SU: Dwight Freeney, Tim Green, Ted Gregory, Rob Burnett, Art Jones, Chandler Jones
Otto’s Edge: Push… quite a list for both.
Behind them filling the holes...
LB
Pitt: Ricky Jackson vs SU: Keith Bulluck
Otto’s Edge: Push… both were underrated.
DB
Pitt: Darelle Revis vs SU: Donovin Darius
Otto’s Edge: Pitt... even though he plays for the Jets.
And leading these players are the…
Coaches
Pitt: Pop Warner, Johnny Majors, Jimmy Johnson, Jackie Sherrill, Mike Gottfried, Marty Shottenheimer, John Gruden, Mike McCarthy, Joe Walton, Mike Ditka, Dave Wannstache
vs SU: Tom Coughlin, Ben Schwartzwalder, Coach Mac, HCRE, Doug Marrone
Otto’s Edge: Pitt... in a landslide.
Former HC
Pitt: Walt Harris vs SU: Coach P
Ottos Edge: SU... both were fired after winning the Big East Title in 2004
Sticking with sports staff...
Ralph Willard
Pitt: former HC vs SU: former Asst
Otto’s Edge: SU… not surprisingly he only had success here, since Pitt has never done a thing in BBall.
Staying with BBall...
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
Pitt: about Pittsburgh team vs SU: Marv Albert appeared in
Otto’s Edge: Pitt… Pisces are the best. This happens to be McNabb’s fav movie.
If they did a remake of the movie you would likely cast a…
Crazy Sports Exec
Pitt: Mark Cuban, Pat Croce vs SU: Al Davis
Otto’s Edge: SU… they also have Art Rooney II
Davis ruled the Raiders like a…
King
Pitt: Friday VIII (Mr Rogers) vs SU: Otto III
Otto’s Edge: SU… what kind of freaking king lives next to the train tracks?
Instead of a king we have…
Politicians
Pitt: Orrin Hatch, Rich Santorum, James Traficant vs SU: Al D'Amato, Joseph Biden
Otto’s Edge: Push… well they are politicians so.
Santorum is a contributor to Fox News Channel. Fox also employs…
Fox NFL guy
Pitt: Tony Siragusa vs SU: Daryl Johnston
Otto’s Edge: SU... Moose beats the Goose.
Other media guys…
Sports Journalist
Pitt: Beano Cook vs SU: Bob Costas
Otto’s Edge: Pitt… his warped sense of reality is missed.
ESPN CFB guy
Pitt: Mike Gottfried vs SU: Dave Pasch
Otto’s Edge: Push… not a fan of either.
But I am a fan of midgets...
NFL battle
Pitt: a mini Ditka coaching a midget squad of da Bears
vs SU: a Tom Coughlin coached Giants team using real giants
Otto’s Edge: Pitt... a mini Ditka with a mini Fridge would still win.
A mini fridge can store food from…
Let's put the women and children to bed and go lookin' for dinner
Pitt: Primanti Brothers vs SU: Dino BBQ
Otto’s Edge: SU... I will pass on the slaw.
Primanti Bros have famous…
Sandwiches
Pitt: called hoagies vs SU: called subs
Otto’s Edge: Push... as long as it tastes good I don’t care what you call it.
The most important meal of the day…
Breakfast
Pitt: Eatin' Park vs SU: Denny's
Otto’s Edge: Push... it might be better not to go to either.
Staying with chain stores...
Sporting Goods
Pitt: HQ in the Burgh vs SU: started in Binghamton
Otto’s Edge: SU… everything starts in NY.
Singer
Pitt: Christina Aguilera (native) vs SU: Vanessa Williams
Otto’s Edge: Pitt… she was born in Shaolin. Wu Tang is forever.
Let's stick with singing…
Actor
Pitt: Gene Kelly vs SU: Peter Falk
Otto’s Edge: Pitt… famous for singing in the rain.
While we are on movies…
Screenwriter
Pitt: David Dalessandro (Snakes on a Plane) vs SU: Carl Gottlieb (Jaws)
Otto’s Edge: Push… both were scary (SoaP for its acting and Jaws for the shark).
Jaws gave people a fear of…
Swimming
Pitt: several Olympians, won 19 men's & 9 women’s BE Titles vs SU: what swim team?
Otto’s Edge: Pitt… our program is no longer.
But still here is the…
Band
Pitt: Pitt Band vs SU: SUMB
Otto’s Edge: SU… Pitts majorette squad is known as the Golden Girls. Not a good name choice. Do they need to be helped across the field?
While we are on bands…
Elastic Bands are called
Pitt: Gum-Bands vs SU: Rubber Bands
Otto’s Edge: SU… I need help understanding Pittsburghese.
Speaking of help…
Students helping students
Pitt: Pitt Pathfinders (host campus tours) vs SU: Goon Squad (help move new students in)
Otto’s Edge: Push… people helping people, how existential.
These students are there to get an…
Edumacation
Pitt: 66th vs SU: 61st
Otto’s Edge: SU… seems right.
While studying inside…
Famous building
Pitt: Cathedral of Learning vs SU: Hall of Languages
Otto’s Edge: Pitt... it's the tallest educational building in the US at 535 ft, 42 stories.
Also on campus…
Observatory
Pitt: Allegheny (1859) vs SU: Holden (1887)
Otto’s Edge: SU… we moved ours around campus. They built a replacement in 1912.
Statues
Pitt: many Panthers vs SU: Saltine Warrior, Ernie Davis
Otto’s Edge: Pitt… they didn't "accidentally" have Nike shoes on their statues.
Which could be read about in the…
School Paper
Pitt: The Pitt News vs SU: DO
Otto’s Edge: SU… the late great Myron Cope (Steelers radio voice and inventor of the Terrible Towel) once worked at their paper.
Sticking with radio…
Howard Stern
Pitt: wife Beth O is alum vs SU: Baba Booey JR goes to SU
Otto’s Edge: SU... she is not even a 9.
Disc Jockey
Pitt: Adrian Cronauer (inspiration for Good Morning, Vietnam) vs SU: Bob Shannon
Otto’s Edge: SU… Bob was big in the Burgh. He originated and hosted “The Sunday Night Oldies Party”. The show became the highest-rated in Pittsburgh radio history.
While we are on parties…
Festivus
Pitt: Bigelow Bash vs SU: Mayfest
Otto’s Edge: Push… we are all winners here. The Bigelow Bash is a spring festival and has nothing to do with the memory of Bam Bam Bigelow (although that would be cool).
Speaking of guys who kick ass...
Manly Man
Pitt: Charles Bronson (native of Pittsburgh) vs SU: Thom Filicia
Otto’s Edge: Pitt… I don't have a death wish.
It is better to decorate with…
Colors
Pitt: Blue & Gold vs SU: Orange
Otto’s Edge: SU… they care more about the script than the colors
Which are worn by the…
Students
Pitt: 18.7k vs SU: 15k
Otto’s Edge: Pitt… bigger but not too big.
In BBall they sit in the…
Student Section
Pitt: Oakland Zoo vs SU: Boeheimsburg
Otto’s Edge: SU… they are such wannabees.
Where they sing the…
This is my fight song
Pitt: Hail to Pitt vs SU: Down the Field
Otto’s Edge: SU… has Pitt ever brought their band to SU?
Also played on a field…
Other Sport
Pitt: Ultimate Frisbee vs SU: Lax
Otto’s Edge: SU… they have 2 national titles so I guess it is possible for Pitt to win something.
Not a sport but a game...
Survivor
Pitt: Jenna Morasca vs SU: Eliza Orlins
Otto’s Edge: Push… how is that still a show?
And finally the category of the year…
Sports Family - Father & Son
Pitt: Sal & Tino Sunseri vs SU: Leo & Andy Rautins
Otto’s Edge: SU… oh Canada.
And there you have it folks the Orange will win this one 29-27, and remember the numbers never lie.
Born on Date
Pitt: 1787 vs SU: 1870
Otto’s Edge: Pitt... which was founded as Pittsburgh Academy, later became Western University of PA before finally becoming Pitt. They were not a public university until 1966.
School known for
Pitt: UPMC vs SU: Newhouse
Otto’s Edge: Pitt... the polio vaccine was developed there.
By...
Notable educators
Pitt: Jonas Salk, Mr Rogers vs SU: Pat Moynihan, Peter Weller
Otto’s Edge: Pitt... wouldn't be such a beautiful day in the neighborhood without Salk's work
A neighborhood is part of a city…
GPS
Pitt: Pittsburgh vs SU: Syracuse
Otto’s Edge: Pitt… underrated city just don’t ask me to go to a wedding there
City Nickname
Pitt: Steel City vs SU: Salt City
Otto’s Edge: Pitt... we are not bigger than US Steel.
Speaking of steel...
Carnegie
Pitt: Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh vs SU: Carnegie Library
Otto’s Edge: Pitt... but thanks for the gift Mr Carnegie. Andrew Mellon is also an alumn.
Some of that steel was used to build bridges. Pitt is also known as the City of Bridges having 446 of them.
Which are needed to cross…
Bodies of Water
Pitt: three rivers vs SU: finger lakes
Otto’s Edge: Pitt... lake effect snow is no good
And snow is a pain when traveling down the…
Mount
Pitt: Washington vs SU: Olympus
Otto’s Edge: Pitt… they have an inclined rail to travel down in.
At one time in that area panthers used to roam, which is how they got their…
Team Name
Pitt: Panthers vs SU: Orange
Otto’s Edge: SU… panthers are carnivores so we are safe from being devoured
And from the name came the…
Mascot
Pitt: ROC vs SU Otto
Otto’s Edge: SU... Otto cannot be eaten, I mean beaten
Mascots usually chill with the…
Cheerleaders
Pitt: multiple champs including 1992-1994 vs SU: nice to look at
Otto’s Edge: SU… that’s what they are there for.
And they can be seen supporting the team at…
No one, and I mean no one, comes into our house and pushes us around
Pitt: Heinz Field (65k) vs SU: Carrier Dome
Otto’s Edge: Pitt... you can get ketchup at Heinz, you can't get AC in the Dome
Old Home
Pitt: Pitt Stadium 56k 1925-99 (also home of Steelers from 1963-69)
vs SU: Achbold Stadium 40k 1907-78 (3rd concrete stadium built)
Otto’s Edge: SU… at least we are still on campus.
Sticking with history…
1st year of FB
Pitt: 1890 vs SU: 1889
Otto’s Edge: Push... basically the same.
All Time wins
Pitt: 701 vs SU: 707
Otto’s Edge: Pitt… they will pass us soon if Shafer remains HC.
The teams play in the…
ACC Division
Pitt: Coastal vs SU: Atlantic
Otto’s Edge: SU… their side is so bad they might even win it.
But we both used to play in the...
Big East Champs
Pitt: Two vs SU: Five
Otto’s Edge: SU… that will never change
From conference to…
National Championships
Pitt: depends on who you ask vs SU: one
Otto’s Edge: Pitt... 2 came after polls started (1937 and 1976)
The teams also compete for the…
Lambert Trophy
Pitt: Six time winner vs SU: Six time winner
Otto’s Edge: Push… both are tied for 3rd all time, one behind Army and many behind PSU. Pitt hasn’t won since 1980, SU since 1992.
Also marking success is one's…
Bowl record
Pitt: 13-18 vs SU: 15-9-1
Otto’s Edge: SU... we need to beat Pitt to make another
Sticking with Bowls…
Sugar Bowl Shenanigans
Pitt: 1956 Bobby Grier was the first black man to play in the game
vs SU: 1987 Auburn went for the tie ruining SUs perfect season
Otto’s Edge: Push… there are no winners here.
In that 1956 game GTech threatened not to play because of Grier. Props to Pitt for holding their ground and demanding that Grier play. In the game (a 7-0 loss), Grier was called for a controversial pass interference call in the end zone. After the game Louisiana outlawed integrated competition and no black players participated in the Sugar Bowl until a Floyd Little and Jim Nance led SU team played in 1965.
It is wrong to hate unless its…
Let the hate flow through you - Penn State
Pitt: 42-50-4 vs SU: 23-43-5
Otto’s Edge: Push… we are all winners hating State Penn. Both teams main rival was PSU but no longer play on a yearly basis. Pitt not since 2000 although they have an upcoming series starting next year.
Second biggest rival
Pitt: WV (Backyard Brawl: 61-40-3) vs SU: Colgate (30-31-5)
Otto’s Edge: Pitt... one of these days we will catch Colgate
And we can also consider each other rivals…
Head to Head
Pitt: 36 wins vs SU: 31 wins
Otto’s Edge: Pitt… they have won 11 out of 13
Rivals usually play for a trophy. But trophies can also be for individuals…
Heisman winner
Pitt: Tony Dorsett vs SU: Ernie Davis
Otto’s Edge: Push... both also won a title.
Other RBs
Pitt: Curtis Martin, Ironhead Heyward, Curvin Richards, Kevan Barlow, LeSean McCoy
vs SU: Jim Brown, Floyd Little, Joe Morris, Larry Csonka, Jim Nance, Rob Konrad
Otto’s Edge: SU... easy win.
Handing off to them is the…
QB
Pitt: Dan Marino vs SU: McNabb
Otto’s Edge: Push... neither could win the big one.
QB that lead team to undefeated season
Pitt: Matt Cavanaugh vs SU: Don McPherson
Otto’s Edge: Pitt... he has the ring.
Other QBs
Pitt: Pete Gonzalez, Rod Rutherford, Alex Van Pelt, Tyler Palko
vs SU: Marvin Graves, Wilmeth Sidat-Singh, Todd Philcox, Bill Hurley, Ryan Nassib
Otto’s Edge: SU… by a slim margin.
And they pass it to the…
WR U
Pitt: Latif Grim, Antonio Bryant, Larry Fitzgerald, Greg Lee
vs SU: Ark Monk, Rob Moore, Marvin Harrison, Kevin Johnson, Mike Williams
Otto’s Edge: SU... one is real the other is fake.
TE
Pitt: Mike Ditka vs SU: John Mackey
Otto’s Edge: Push... both were great
Skill players get the credit but just as important is the…
OL
Pitt: Mark May, Russ Grimm, Bill Fralic, Ruben Brown, Mark Stepnoski
vs SU: John Flannery, Craig Wolfley, Jim Ringo, Justin Pugh
Otto’s Edge: Pitt... nice blocking there.
Joining them in the trenches is the…
DL
Pitt: Hugh Green, Chris Doleman, Bill Maas, Aaron Donald
vs SU: Dwight Freeney, Tim Green, Ted Gregory, Rob Burnett, Art Jones, Chandler Jones
Otto’s Edge: Push… quite a list for both.
Behind them filling the holes...
LB
Pitt: Ricky Jackson vs SU: Keith Bulluck
Otto’s Edge: Push… both were underrated.
DB
Pitt: Darelle Revis vs SU: Donovin Darius
Otto’s Edge: Pitt... even though he plays for the Jets.
And leading these players are the…
Coaches
Pitt: Pop Warner, Johnny Majors, Jimmy Johnson, Jackie Sherrill, Mike Gottfried, Marty Shottenheimer, John Gruden, Mike McCarthy, Joe Walton, Mike Ditka, Dave Wannstache
vs SU: Tom Coughlin, Ben Schwartzwalder, Coach Mac, HCRE, Doug Marrone
Otto’s Edge: Pitt... in a landslide.
Former HC
Pitt: Walt Harris vs SU: Coach P
Ottos Edge: SU... both were fired after winning the Big East Title in 2004
Sticking with sports staff...
Ralph Willard
Pitt: former HC vs SU: former Asst
Otto’s Edge: SU… not surprisingly he only had success here, since Pitt has never done a thing in BBall.
Staying with BBall...
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
Pitt: about Pittsburgh team vs SU: Marv Albert appeared in
Otto’s Edge: Pitt… Pisces are the best. This happens to be McNabb’s fav movie.
If they did a remake of the movie you would likely cast a…
Crazy Sports Exec
Pitt: Mark Cuban, Pat Croce vs SU: Al Davis
Otto’s Edge: SU… they also have Art Rooney II
Davis ruled the Raiders like a…
King
Pitt: Friday VIII (Mr Rogers) vs SU: Otto III
Otto’s Edge: SU… what kind of freaking king lives next to the train tracks?
Instead of a king we have…
Politicians
Pitt: Orrin Hatch, Rich Santorum, James Traficant vs SU: Al D'Amato, Joseph Biden
Otto’s Edge: Push… well they are politicians so.
Santorum is a contributor to Fox News Channel. Fox also employs…
Fox NFL guy
Pitt: Tony Siragusa vs SU: Daryl Johnston
Otto’s Edge: SU... Moose beats the Goose.
Other media guys…
Sports Journalist
Pitt: Beano Cook vs SU: Bob Costas
Otto’s Edge: Pitt… his warped sense of reality is missed.
ESPN CFB guy
Pitt: Mike Gottfried vs SU: Dave Pasch
Otto’s Edge: Push… not a fan of either.
But I am a fan of midgets...
NFL battle
Pitt: a mini Ditka coaching a midget squad of da Bears
vs SU: a Tom Coughlin coached Giants team using real giants
Otto’s Edge: Pitt... a mini Ditka with a mini Fridge would still win.
A mini fridge can store food from…
Let's put the women and children to bed and go lookin' for dinner
Pitt: Primanti Brothers vs SU: Dino BBQ
Otto’s Edge: SU... I will pass on the slaw.
Primanti Bros have famous…
Sandwiches
Pitt: called hoagies vs SU: called subs
Otto’s Edge: Push... as long as it tastes good I don’t care what you call it.
The most important meal of the day…
Breakfast
Pitt: Eatin' Park vs SU: Denny's
Otto’s Edge: Push... it might be better not to go to either.
Staying with chain stores...
Sporting Goods
Pitt: HQ in the Burgh vs SU: started in Binghamton
Otto’s Edge: SU… everything starts in NY.
Singer
Pitt: Christina Aguilera (native) vs SU: Vanessa Williams
Otto’s Edge: Pitt… she was born in Shaolin. Wu Tang is forever.
Let's stick with singing…
Actor
Pitt: Gene Kelly vs SU: Peter Falk
Otto’s Edge: Pitt… famous for singing in the rain.
While we are on movies…
Screenwriter
Pitt: David Dalessandro (Snakes on a Plane) vs SU: Carl Gottlieb (Jaws)
Otto’s Edge: Push… both were scary (SoaP for its acting and Jaws for the shark).
Jaws gave people a fear of…
Swimming
Pitt: several Olympians, won 19 men's & 9 women’s BE Titles vs SU: what swim team?
Otto’s Edge: Pitt… our program is no longer.
But still here is the…
Band
Pitt: Pitt Band vs SU: SUMB
Otto’s Edge: SU… Pitts majorette squad is known as the Golden Girls. Not a good name choice. Do they need to be helped across the field?
While we are on bands…
Elastic Bands are called
Pitt: Gum-Bands vs SU: Rubber Bands
Otto’s Edge: SU… I need help understanding Pittsburghese.
Speaking of help…
Students helping students
Pitt: Pitt Pathfinders (host campus tours) vs SU: Goon Squad (help move new students in)
Otto’s Edge: Push… people helping people, how existential.
These students are there to get an…
Edumacation
Pitt: 66th vs SU: 61st
Otto’s Edge: SU… seems right.
While studying inside…
Famous building
Pitt: Cathedral of Learning vs SU: Hall of Languages
Otto’s Edge: Pitt... it's the tallest educational building in the US at 535 ft, 42 stories.
Also on campus…
Observatory
Pitt: Allegheny (1859) vs SU: Holden (1887)
Otto’s Edge: SU… we moved ours around campus. They built a replacement in 1912.
Statues
Pitt: many Panthers vs SU: Saltine Warrior, Ernie Davis
Otto’s Edge: Pitt… they didn't "accidentally" have Nike shoes on their statues.
Which could be read about in the…
School Paper
Pitt: The Pitt News vs SU: DO
Otto’s Edge: SU… the late great Myron Cope (Steelers radio voice and inventor of the Terrible Towel) once worked at their paper.
Sticking with radio…
Howard Stern
Pitt: wife Beth O is alum vs SU: Baba Booey JR goes to SU
Otto’s Edge: SU... she is not even a 9.
Disc Jockey
Pitt: Adrian Cronauer (inspiration for Good Morning, Vietnam) vs SU: Bob Shannon
Otto’s Edge: SU… Bob was big in the Burgh. He originated and hosted “The Sunday Night Oldies Party”. The show became the highest-rated in Pittsburgh radio history.
While we are on parties…
Festivus
Pitt: Bigelow Bash vs SU: Mayfest
Otto’s Edge: Push… we are all winners here. The Bigelow Bash is a spring festival and has nothing to do with the memory of Bam Bam Bigelow (although that would be cool).
Speaking of guys who kick ass...
Manly Man
Pitt: Charles Bronson (native of Pittsburgh) vs SU: Thom Filicia
Otto’s Edge: Pitt… I don't have a death wish.
It is better to decorate with…
Colors
Pitt: Blue & Gold vs SU: Orange
Otto’s Edge: SU… they care more about the script than the colors
Which are worn by the…
Students
Pitt: 18.7k vs SU: 15k
Otto’s Edge: Pitt… bigger but not too big.
In BBall they sit in the…
Student Section
Pitt: Oakland Zoo vs SU: Boeheimsburg
Otto’s Edge: SU… they are such wannabees.
Where they sing the…
This is my fight song
Pitt: Hail to Pitt vs SU: Down the Field
Otto’s Edge: SU… has Pitt ever brought their band to SU?
Also played on a field…
Other Sport
Pitt: Ultimate Frisbee vs SU: Lax
Otto’s Edge: SU… they have 2 national titles so I guess it is possible for Pitt to win something.
Not a sport but a game...
Survivor
Pitt: Jenna Morasca vs SU: Eliza Orlins
Otto’s Edge: Push… how is that still a show?
And finally the category of the year…
Sports Family - Father & Son
Pitt: Sal & Tino Sunseri vs SU: Leo & Andy Rautins
Otto’s Edge: SU… oh Canada.
And there you have it folks the Orange will win this one 29-27, and remember the numbers never lie.
