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Message: [QUOTE="K Otto XLIV, post: 1518079"] 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. [/QUOTE]

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