2005 pitt coaching staff

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QUICK FACTS
2005 SCHEDULE
DATE
OPPONENT (TV)
SITE
TIME
Sept. 3
NOTRE DAME (ABC)
Pittsburgh
8 p.m.
Sept. 9 (Fri.)
at Ohio (ESPN2)
Athens, Ohio
8 p.m.
Sept. 17
at Nebraska (ABC)
Lincoln, Neb.
3:30 p.m. (EDT)
Sept. 24
YOUNGSTOWN STATE
Pittsburgh
TBA
Sept. 30 (Fri.)
at Rutgers* (ESPN2)
Piscataway, N.J.
8 p.m.
Oct. 8
CINCINNATI*
Pittsburgh
TBA
Oct. 15
SOUTH FLORIDA*
Pittsburgh
TBA
Oct. 22
SYRACUSE*
Pittsburgh
TBA
Nov. 3 (Thurs.)
at Louisville* (ESPN)
Louisville, Ky.
7:30 p.m.
Nov. 12
CONNECTICUT*
Pittsburgh
TBA
Nov. 24 (Thurs.)
at West Virginia* (ESPN)
Morgantown, W.Va.
8 p.m.
*Big East game
2005 PITT COACHING STAFF
Dave Wannstedt Head Coach
Bob Junko Assistant Head Coach & Defensive Tackles
Matt Cavanaugh Offensive Coordinator & Quarterbacks
Location Pittsburgh, Pa.
Enrollment 33,796
Conference Big East Conference
Nickname Panthers
Colors Blue and Gold
Chancellor Mark A. Nordenberg
Athletic Director Jeff Long
2004 Record 8-4, 4-2 Big East (co-champions)
Home Stadium Heinz Field (65,000/grass)
Press Box (412) 697-7198
Head Coach Dave Wannstedt
Alma Mater Pittsburgh (B.S. 1974, M.Ed. 1976)
Record at Pitt 0-0 (first year)
Overall Collegiate Record 0-0 (first year)
Starters Returning/Lost 18/6
Lettermen Returning/Lost 46/17
Offensive System Pro Style
Defensive System 4-3
Football Office Phone (412) 648-8700
Media Relations Phone (412) 648-8240
Media Relations Fax (412) 648-8248
Web www.pittsburghpanthers.com
Assistant AD/Media Relations
E.J. Borghetti (football contact)
Borghetti e-mail [email protected]
2 0 0 4 R E S U LT S
DATE
Sept. 11
Sept. 18
Sept. 25
Sept. 30
Oct. 9
Oct. 16
Paul Rhoads Defensive Coordinator & Secondary
Oct. 23
Nov. 6
Curtis Bray Linebackers
Paul Dunn Offensive Line
Nov. 13
Nov. 25
Dec. 4
Greg Gattuso Tight Ends & Recruiting Coordinator
Aubrey Hill Receivers
OPPONENT (TV)
RESULT
OHIO
W, 24-3
NEBRASKA (ABC)
L, 17-24
FURMAN
W, 41-38 (OT)
at Connecticut* (ESPN2)
L, 17-29
at Temple* (ESPN Regional)
W, 27-22
BOSTON COLLEGE*
W, 20-17 (OT)
(ESPN2)
RUTGERS* (ESPN Regional)
W, 41-17
at Syracuse*
L, 31-38 (2OT)
(ESPN Regional)
at Notre Dame (NBC)
W, 41-38
WEST VIRGINIA* (ESPN)
W, 16-13
at South Florida# (ESPN2)
W, 43-14
Charlie Partridge Defensive Ends & Special Teams
2005 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl
Jan. 1
vs. Utah (ABC)
David Walker Running Backs
* Big East game
Mike Kent Strength & Conditioning
PITT VS. 2005 OPPONENTS
Chris LaSala Assistant Athletic Director/Football Operations
Notre Dame
Ohio
Nebraska
Youngstown State
Rutgers
Cincinnati
South Florida
Syracuse
Louisville
Connecticut
West Virginia
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L, 7-35
# originally scheduled for Sept. 6
1ST GAME
1909
1902
1921
First Meeting
1981
1921
2001
1916
1976
2004
1895
W
18
7
15
L
43
0
5
T
1
0
3
19
4
1
27
4
0
59
3
0
1
30
4
1
35
0
0
0
3
0
0
3
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MEDIA INFORMATION
MEDIA SERVICES
E.J. BORGHETTI
Assistant AD/Media Relations
Football Contact
[email protected]
GREG HOTCHKISS
BRAD CUPRIK
CELESTE WELSH
Associate Media Relations Director Assistant Media Relations Director Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS & E-MAILS
Media Relations Office: (412) 648-8240
Media Relations FAX: (412) 648-8248
Ticket Office: (412) 648-8300
Football Press Box: (412) 697-7198
Football Office: (412) 648-8700
E.J. Borghetti (H): (412) 434-4991
Borghetti’s email: [email protected]
Web page: www.pittsburghpanthers.com
ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS
MAILING ADDRESS
University of Pittsburgh
Athletic Media Relations
P.O. Box 7436
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
FOR OVERNIGHT SHIPPING:
University of Pittsburgh
Athletic Media Relations
Petersen Events Center
3719 Terrace Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
OBTAINING MEDIA CREDENTIALS
Credentials for Pitt home games are issued to
working media only and should be requested as
early as possible due to space limitations and
demand. All credential requests should be made
in writing on company letterhead and directed to
E.J. Borghetti, Assistant Athletic Director/Media
Relations, University of Pittsburgh, P.O. Box 7436,
Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Requests are also accepted
via fax at (412) 648-8248.
Media organizations covering Pitt and the
visiting school on a regular basis will receive top
priority. All other credentials for print media will
be issued on the basis of circulation. Only radio
stations with a full-time sports director conducting
a daily sports show or members of the Pitt Football
Radio Network will be considered for credentials.
GAME DAY MEDIA WILL CALL
Credentials that cannot be mailed may be obtained
on game day at media will call, located on the east
side (PNC Park side) of Heinz Field. Media will call
opens two hours before kickoff. A photo ID must be
shown to receive credentials.
GAME DAY MEDIA ENTRANCE
Press members must enter Heinz Field with their
credentials through the designated entrance on the
west side of the stadium, off Allegheny Avenue. If
walking from media will call or the media parking lot,
the most direct route is around the open end of the
stadium (Gate A), which faces the river. The media
entrance is just past Gate A, directly across from the
Carnegie Science Center. After checking in with
security, take the elevator up to the fourth floor for
access to the press box.
WEEKLY PRESS CONFERENCE
Coach Wannstedt will conduct his weekly press
conferences Mondays, beginning at 11:45 a.m.
The conferences will be held at the UPMC Sports
Performance Complex. When obliged by the
upcoming opponent, a 10-minute telephone
hookup with the opposing coach will take place at
the beginning of the press conference. Transcripts
as well as audio/video archives of Coach
Wannstedt’s press conferences are available on
www.pittsburghpanthers.com.
BIG EAST FOOTBALL TELECONFERENCE
Coach Wannstedt will be available for interviews via
a Big East Football Teleconference every Monday
from 11:20 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Contact the conference
media relations office at (401) 453-0660 for the
dial-in number and weekly replays.
GAME DAY TELEPHONES
The media relations office supplies an adequate
number of telephones in the press box for general
use by visiting writers. Credential requests should
indicate interest in the use of these phones. Personal
phone lines at assigned seats can be ordered by
contacting the media relations office and obtaining a
phone line request form. Orders must be placed at
least four days prior to game day.
PRACTICE COVERAGE
The initial 30 minutes of Pitt football practice,
Monday through Thursday, are open to the media
for observation. Photographers are also free to
shoot practice during this time. The duration of the
workout is closed. Media members should contact
E.J. Borghetti in advance for practice times and
proper clearance. All practices will be held at the
UPMC Sports Performance Complex.
PHOTOGRAPHY ROOM
There is a photo room easily accessible from the
field for covering photographers. Enter the tunnel
located closest to the Pitt sideline in the closed
(north) end of the stadium.
WEEKLY INTERVIEWS
All interviews must be arranged through the media
relations office at least 24 hours in advance. Please
note the following interview opportunities:
POSTGAME INTERVIEWS
The postgame press conference for Pitt home
games will be held in the media compound, located
conveniently off the administrative offices lobby by
the press box elevator. Coach Dave Wannstedt and
select Pitt players will attend the press conference.
Pitt’s locker room is closed to the media and the
public. Opponent interviews will be held in a room
connected to the visitor’s locker room.
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COACH WANNSTEDT PRACTICE
PRESS BRIEFINGS
Coach Wannstedt will hold a press briefing on the
field before each practice on weekdays. Consult the
media relations office for exact times.
PLAYER AND ASSISTANT COACH INTERVIEWS
Player and assistant coach interviews will be held
before practice at a designated time. The deadline for
player interviews during game weeks is Thursday at
noon. The media relations office will not release
player telephone numbers.
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PRIMARY MEDIA OUTLETS
PRINT
Altoona Mirror, P.O. Box 2008, Altoona, PA 16603.
(814) 946-7527, (800) 339-4482. Fax: (814) 9467540. (Neil Rudel, sports editor).
Beaver County Times, 400 Fair Avenue, Beaver, PA
15009. (724) 775-3200. Fax: (724) 728-0190.
(Ed Rose, sports editor; Eric Hall, beat writer).
Butler Eagle, Box 271, 114 W. Diamond Street,
Butler, PA 16001. (724) 282-8000. Fax: (724) 2824180. (John Enrietto, sports editor).
Connellsville Courier, 127 West Apple Street,
Connellsville, PA 15425. (724) 626-3534. Fax:
(724) 626-3567. (Jason Black, sports editor).
Erie Times-News, 205 W. 12th Street, Erie, PA
16534. (814) 870-1704. Fax: (814) 870-1808.
(Matt Martin, managing editor/sports; Jeff Kirik,
sports editor).
Harrisburg Patriot-News, P.O. Box 2265,
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2265. (717) 255-8180.
Fax: (717) 257-4747. (Nick Horvath Jr., sports
editor; Dale Grdnic, beat writer).
Indiana Gazette, P.O. Box 10, 899 Water St.,
Indiana, PA 15701. (724) 465-5555. Fax: (724)
465-8267. (Tony Coccagna, sports editor).
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, P.O. Box 340,
Johnstown, PA 15907. (814) 532-5080. Fax: (814)
539-1409. (Eric Knopsnyder, sports editor).
Latrobe Bulletin, P.O. Box 111, Latrobe, PA 15650.
(724) 537-3351. Fax: (724) 537-0489. (Randy
Skubek, sports editor).
McKeesport Daily News, 409 Walnut Street, P.O.
Box 128, McKeesport, PA 15134. (412) 664-9161.
Fax: (412) 664-3963. (Mark Kaboly, sports editor;
Greg Kristen, beat writer).
New Castle News, 27 N. Mercer St., P.O. Box 60,
New Castle, PA 16103. (724) 654-6651. Fax (724)
654-5976. (Kayleen Cubbal, sports editor).
Pitt News, 434 William Pitt Union, Pittsburgh, PA
15260. (412) 648-7980. Fax: (412) 648-8491.
(Geoff Dutele, sports editor).
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 34 Boulevard of the
Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. (412) 263-1621. Fax:
(412) 263-1926. (Jerry Micco, assistant managing
editor/sports; Donna Eyring, sports editor; Paul
Zeise, beat writer; Shelly Anderson, Gene Collier,
Ron Cook, Chuck Finder, Bob Smizik, columnists).
Pittsburgh Sports Report, 3 South Linden Street,
Duquesne, PA 15110. (412) 469-9770. Fax: (412)
469-9847. (Ellis Cannon, publisher; Tony DeFazio,
editor).
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, D.L. Clark Building,
503 Martindale Street, Third Floor, Pittsburgh, PA
15212. (412) 321-6460. Fax: (412) 320-7964.
(Kevin Smith, sports editor; Rob Biertempfel, beat
writer; Mike Prisuta and Joe Starkey, columnists).
Uniontown Herald-Standard, 8-18 East Church
Street, Uniontown, PA 15401. (724) 439-7500. Fax:
(724) 439-7559. (Mike Ciarochi, sports editor).
Valley Independent, Eastgate 19, Monessen, PA
15062. (724) 684-5200. Fax: (724) 684-2603.
(Brian Herman, sports editor).
Valley Mirror, 3910 Main Street, Munhall, PA
15120. (412) 462-0626. Fax: (412) 462-1847.
(Darrell Hess, sports editor).
Valley News Dispatch, 210 Fourth Avenue,
Tarentum, PA 15084. (724) 224-4321. Fax: (724)
226-4677. (Bill Beckner, sports editor).
Washington Observer-Reporter, 122 S. Main
Street, Washington, PA 15301. (724) 222-2200.
Fax: (724) 225-2077. (Tom Rose, sports editor;
Mike Kovak, beat writer).
WIRE SERVICES
Associated Press, 6 Gateway Center, Suite 222,
Pittsburgh, PA 15222. (412) 281-3747. Fax: (412)
281-1869. (Alan Robinson, sports editor).
TELEVISION
KDKA (Channel 2, Pittsburgh), One Gateway
Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. (412) 575-2215. Fax:
(412) 575-2871. (Mike Vukovcan, Mike Zappone,
sports producers; Bob Pompeani, John Steigerwald
and Paul Alexander, anchors/reporters).
WTAE (Channel 4, Pittsburgh), 400 Ardmore
Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15221. (412) 244-4659.
Fax: (412) 244-4628. (Michael Bennett, sports
producer; Andrew Stockey and Jon Burton,
anchors/reporters).
WPXI (Channel 11, Pittsburgh), 11 Television Hill,
Pittsburgh, PA 15230. (412) 237-1212. Fax: (412)
237-4900. (Mark Massa, sports producer; John
Fedko, sports director; Bill Phillips, reporter).
WPGH (Channel 53, Pittsburgh), 750 Ivory
Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15214. (412) 939-6397.
Fax: (412) 931-4284. (Brad Inman, sports producer;
Alby Oxenreiter, sports director).
FSN Pittsburgh, Two Allegheny Center, Suite 1000,
Pittsburgh, PA 15212. (412) 322-9500. Fax: (412)
323-9740. (Paul Kotsuth, executive producer;
Shawn McClintock, news director; Roger Lenhart,
producer; Stan Savran, Rob King, Pat Parris,
Dan Potash, Brent Stover, Trenni Kusnierek,
anchors/reporters).
WICU (Channel 12, Erie), 3514 State Street, Erie,
PA 16508. (814) 454-5201. Fax: (814) 454-3753.
(Mike Ruzzi, sports director/anchor).
WJET (Channel 24, Erie), 8455 Peach Street, Erie,
PA 16509. (814) 864-2400. Fax: (814) 864-1704.
(Lou Baxter, news director; Scott Wludyga, sports
anchor).
WSEE (Channel 35, Erie), 1220 Peach Street, Erie,
PA 16501. (814) 455-7575. Fax: (814) 459-3500.
(Gary Drapcho, sports director/anchor).
WTAJ (Channel 10, Altoona), 5000 Sixth Avenue,
Altoona, PA 16602. (814) 944-2031. Fax: (814)
946-4763. (Kellie Goodman, sports director;
John Dabkovitch and Andy Siegel, sports anchors).
WJAC (Channel 6, Johnstown), 49 Old Hickory
Lane, Johnstown, PA 15905. (814) 255-7600. Fax:
(814) 255-7658. (Tim Rigby, sports director; Jason
Rush, reporter).
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WWCP-WATM (FOX, Johnstown), 1450 Scalp
Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15904. (814) 266-8088.
Fax: (814) 266-8329. (Eric Murphy, sports anchor).
PITT TV (University of Pittsburgh Campus Station),
400 William Pitt Union, Pittsburgh, PA 15260.
(412) 648-7990. Fax: (412) 648-7988. (Yannick
Skerritt, sports director).
RADIO
FM NewsTalk 104.7 (WPGB-FM), 200 Fleet Street,
Fourth Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. (412) 9371441. Fax: (412) 937-0323. (Jay Bohannon,
program director; Ellis Cannon, talk show host).
FOX Sports Radio 970 (WBGG-AM), 200 Fleet
Street, Fourth Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. (412)
937-1441. Fax: (412) 937-0323. (Bob McLaughlin,
program director/producer; Stan Savran, Tunch
Ilkin and Craig Wolfley, talk show hosts).
KDKA-AM, One Gateway Center, Pittsburgh, PA
15222. (412) 575-2547. Fax: (412) 575-2874.
(Paul Alexander, Jeff Hathhorn, talk show hosts;
Jason Kauffman, producer).
KQV-AM, 650 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA
15222 (412) 562-5900. Fax: (412) 562-5903.
(Eric Hagman, sports director).
WDVE-FM, 200 Fleet Street, 4th Floor, Pittsburgh,
PA 15220. (412) 937-1441. Fax: (412) 937-0323.
(Mike Prisuta, sports director).
WEAE-AM (ESPN Radio 1250), 400 Ardmore
Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15221. (412) 731-1250.
Fax: (412) 244-4596. (Mark Madden, Guy Junker,
Eddy Crow, Tim Benz, talk show hosts; Mike
Barker, producer).
WPTS-FM (University of Pittsburgh Campus
Station), 416 William Pitt Union, Pittsburgh, PA
15260. (412) 648-7990. Fax: (412) 648-7988.
(Greg Weston, general manager).
Metro Networks, 7 Parkway Center, Suite 750,
Pittsburgh, PA 15220. (412) 808-1050. Fax: (412)
808-1049. (Scott Stiller, John Duffy, reporters).
Radio Pennsylvania Network, P.O. Box 2954,
Harrisburg, PA 17105. (717) 232-8400. Fax: (717)
232-7612. (Jim Melwert, sports director).
OTHERS
John Duffy, Network Radio,
24 Lorraine Drive, Carnegie, PA 15106.
(412) 279-8336.
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MEDIA INFORMATION
PITT RADIO & TV
Color analyst Bill Fralic (left) and play-by-play man Bill Hillgrove will call all the radio action for Pitt football this year.
PITT AND CLEAR CHANNEL
The University of Pittsburgh, its multi-media rights
holder ISP Sports and Clear Channel Communications
provide the Panthers with thoroughly comprehensive
radio coverage. Pitt football is simulcast on FM
NewsTalk 104.7 (WPGB-FM) and Fox Sports
Radio 970 (WBGG-AM).
Panthers fans enjoy extensive programming
surrounding football broadcasts, including:
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A two-hour football pregame show and 60-minute
postgame coverage.
“Panther Hotline,” an hour-long call-in show
following postgame coverage.
A weekly Dave Wannstedt Show on Fox Sports
Radio 970, airing live from the Pittsburgh Steak
Co., on Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30 p.m.
For the 32nd consecutive year, Bill Hillgrove
will be the “Voice of the Panthers.” Hillgrove’s
concise, accurate and descriptive style truly paints
the picture for Pitt fans listening throughout the
network. Hillgrove has a long association with the
Panthers and Pittsburgh sports scene. Prior to
taking over the play-by-play duties, Hillgrove served
as the Panthers’ color analyst from 1970-73 when
the late Ed Conway provided play-by-play description.
He has also served as the play-by-play man for
Pitt basketball broadcasts since 1969.
A popular and well-known Pittsburgh sports
personality, Hillgrove has long been a Panther
ambassador of good will. He is a 1962 graduate of
Duquesne and has also been the Pittsburgh
Steelers’ play-by-play announcer since 1995.
Bill Fralic, one of college football’s greatest
offensive linemen during his Pitt playing career from
1981-84, enters his second year as color analyst.
Fralic was a three-time first team All-American,
earning unanimous status his final two seasons.
He became the first offensive lineman to twice
finish in the top 10 of the Heisman Trophy balloting,
placing sixth in 1984 and eighth in 1983.
The second player taken overall in the 1985
NFL Draft, Fralic went on to an exceptional pro
career from 1985-93, playing eight years with the
Atlanta Falcons and his final season with the Detroit
Lions. He was selected to the Pro Bowl four times.
Pitt games are also carried by the Pitt Football
Radio Network. Affiliates as of July 1 are listed
below. Log on to www.pittsburghpanthers.com for
network updates throughout the season.
Network Stations:
WPGB
104.7 FM
WBGG
970 AM
WESB
1490 AM
WBUT
1050 AM
WISR
680 AM
WLSW
103.9 FM
WCED
1420 AM
WFNN
1330 AM
WJET
1400 AM
WDAD
1450 AM
WQMU
92.5 FM
WQTW
1570 AM
WMBS
590 AM
www.pittsburghpanthers.com
FSN’S “DAVE WANNSTEDT SHOW”
FSN Pittsburgh, the leader in all-sports television
programming throughout the tri-state area and
beyond, will air the “Dave Wannstedt Show”
during the 2005 football season.
Hosted by FSN anchor Rob King, the show will
feature Coach Wannstedt’s insights on a weekly basis
and provide an insider’s view on everything Pitt.
The Dave Wannstedt Show debuts August 30
and will air each Tuesday at 7 p.m. (The lone
exceptions will be the week of Sept. 5, when the
broadcast date is TBA, and the Sept. 20 show,
which will have a TBA time.)
King is quickly becoming a familiar face and
voice for Pitt fans. In addition to his duties as an
anchor for FSN’s “Pittsburgh Sports Tonight,” he
helps host pre- and postgame broadcasts on the
Pitt Football Radio Network. King also has served
as an occasional play-by-play man for Panthers’
football and basketball. He graduated from
Washington University in St. Louis, where he was
an all-conference quarterback.
FSN will also broadcast for the third consecutive
year “Panthers Weekly.” The popular show turns
the spotlight on all of Pitt’s intercollegiate athletics
teams. Panthers Weekly will make its 2005-06
debut following the football season.
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Bradford
Butler
Butler
Connellsville
DuBois
Erie
Erie
Indiana
Indiana
Latrobe
Uniontown
Worldwide
FSN’s Rob King interviews Dave Wannstedt at this year’s spring game.
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VISITING PITTSBURGH
HOTELS
T R A N S P O R TAT I O N
DRIVING DISTANCE
DOWNTOWN
AIRPORT
MAJOR CITIES
Hilton & Towers-Pittsburgh
Gateway Center
Phone: (412) 391-4600
Pittsburgh International Airport
Phone: (412) 472-3525
CITY
Atlanta, Ga.
Baltimore, Md.
Boston, Mass.
Buffalo, N.Y.
Charleston, W.Va.
Charlotte, N.C.
Chicago, Ill.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
Detroit, Mich.
Hartford, Conn.
Indianapolis, Ind.
Louisville, Ky.
Miami, Fla.
Milwaukee, Wisc.
New York City
Providence, R.I.
St. Louis, Mo.
Washington, D.C.
Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
112 Washington Place
Phone: (412) 471-4000
Westin Convention Center
1000 Penn Ave.
Phone: (412) 281-3700
OAKLAND
Holiday Inn-University Center
100 Lytton Avenue
Phone: (412) 682-6200
Wyndham Garden Hotel
3454 Forbes Ave.
Phone: (412) 683-2040
Hampton Inn
3315 Hamlet Street
Phone: (412) 681-1000
Quality Inn
3401 Blvd. of the Allies
Phone: (412) 683-6100
AIRLINES
AirTran
Phone: (800) 247-8726
American
Phone: (800) 433-7300
Continental
Phone: (800) 523-3273
Delta
Phone: (800) 221-1212
Northwest
Phone: (800) 225-2525
Southwest
Phone: (800) 435-9792
United
Phone: (800) 241-6522
USA 3000
Phone: (877) 872-3000
CAR RENTAL
Best Western Parkway Center
875 Greentree Rd.
Phone: (412) 922-7070
Alamo
Phone: (800) 327-9633
Days Inn
1150 Banksville Road
Phone: (412) 531-8900
Embassy Suites
550 Cherrington Parkway
Phone: (412) 269-9070
Greentree-Radisson
101 Radisson Drive
Phone: (412) 922-8400
Greentree Holiday Inn
401 Holiday Drive
Phone: (412) 922-8100
Holiday Inn-Airport
8256 University Boulevard
Phone: (412) 262-3600
Wyndham-Airport
777 Aten Road
Phone: (412) 788-8800
4 Points by Sheraton
One Industry Lane
Phone: (724) 695-0002
REGIONAL CITIES
CITY
Allentown, Pa.
Altoona, Pa.
Erie, Pa.
Harrisburg, Pa.
Philadelphia, Pa.
Reading, Pa.
Scranton, Pa.
State College, Pa.
Williamsport, Pa.
Youngstown, Ohio
US Airways
Phone: (800) 428-4322
SOUTH/WEST/AIRPORT
MILEAGE
680
250
570
220
230
500
480
294
130
190
300
470
360
390
1,181
560
380
560
610
250
Avis
Phone: (800) 831-2847
Budget-Airport
Phone: (800) 527-0700
MILEAGE
284
95
127
204
310
261
286
137
199
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2005 OPPONENT CITIES
Dollar-Airport
Phone: (800) 800-4000
CITY
Athens, Ohio
Cincinnati, Ohio
Lincoln, Neb.
Louisville, Ky.
Morgantown, W.Va.
Piscataway, N.J.
South Bend, Ind.
Storrs, Conn.
Syracuse, N.Y.
Tampa, Fla.
Youngstown, Ohio
Enterprise
Phone: (800) 736-8222
Hertz
Phone: (800) 654-3131
National
Phone: (800) 227-7368
Thrifty
Phone: (800) 367-2277
TAXIS
Peoples Cab Company
Phone: (412) 441-3200
Yellow Cab Company
Phone: (412) 321-8100
TRAINS
Amtrak
Phone: (800) 872-7245
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MILEAGE
193
294
968
390
76
359
372
521
360
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PITT ON THE ROAD
GAME 2 • OHIO
Peden Stadium, Athens, OH
Sept. 8-9
Holiday Inn
225 Holiday Hills Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 485-6200 (phone)
www.holiday-inn.com
GAME 3 • NEBRASKA
Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, NE
Sept. 16-17
The Cornhusker Marriott
333 South 13th Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 474-7474 (phone)
www.thecornhusker.com
GAME 5 • RUTGERS
Rutgers Stadium, Piscataway, NJ
Sept. 29-30
Embassy Suites Hotel
121 Centennial Avenue
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 980-0500 (phone)
www.embassysuites.com
GAME 2 • OHIO
GAME 3 • NEBRASKA
GAME 5 • RUTGERS
GAME 9 • LOUISVILLE
GAME 9 • LOUISVILLE
Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium,
Louisville, KY
Nov. 2-3
Marriott – Louisville Downtown
280 West Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 627-5045 (phone)
www.marriott.com
GAME 11 • WEST VIRGINIA
Milan Puskar Stadium/
Mountaineer Field,
Morgantown, WV
Nov. 23-24
Holiday Inn – Meadowlands
340 Racetrack Road
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-6200 (phone)
www.holiday-inn.com/washpa
GAME 11 • WEST VIRGINIA
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DIRECTIONS
DIRECTIONS TO UPMC SPORTS
PERFORMANCE COMPLEX
3200-3400 South Water Street
Pittsburgh, Pa.
From Greater Pittsburgh Airport:
■ Exit airport terminal. Follow signs to Pittsburgh.
■ Merge onto SR-60 (Airport Parkway) and US-22.
■ Continue south on US-22 to I-279 South.
■ Follow I-279 through the Ft. Pitt Tunnel towards
I-376 (Monroeville).
■ After exiting tunnel, follow 376 East to the Grant
Street Exit (exit 1C on left).
■ Stay in right lane.
■ Make right at first light onto First Avenue.
■ Make first left onto Ross Street.
■ Make first right onto Second Avenue.
■ Follow Second Avenue past Technology Center
to the eighth light.
■ Make right onto Hot Metal Street Bridge.
■ Cross bridge, make left at first light onto South
Water Street.
■ The Sports Performance Complex is the third
building on the right side of South Water Street.
From Downtown Pittsburgh:
■ Boulevard of the Allies to Grant Street.
■ Make right turn onto Second Avenue.
■ Go to first light and follow Second Avenue
under bridge.
■ Follow Second Avenue past Technology Center
to the 8th light.
■ Make right onto Hot Metal Street Bridge.
■ Cross bridge, make left at first light onto South
Water Street.
■ The Sports Performance Complex is the third
building on the right side of South Water Street.
From Oakland (Cathedral of Learning):
■ Take Fifth Avenue toward downtown
(stay in left lane).
■ Make left onto Halket Street.
■ Take Halket Street to second light.
■ Make left onto Boulevard of the Allies.
■ Go to next light, make right onto Bates Street.
■ Follow Bates Street (past entrance to Rt.376) to
first light.
■ Make left onto Second Avenue.
■ At first light, make right onto Hot Metal
Street Bridge.
■ Cross bridge, make left at first light onto South
Water Street.
■ The Sports Performance Complex is the third
building on the right side of South Water Street.
From Heinz Field:
■ Go North on Allegheny Ave. (away from the river)
■ Cross Reedsdale Street and move to right lane
■ Go right and follow signs to 376 East onto bridge.
■ Cross bridge and follow signs to 376 East,
toward Monroeville.
■ Follow 376 East to first exit (Oakland/Forbes
Ave. exit 2A)
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Take exit and stay in right lane.
Take Forbes Ave to second light and make right
onto Halket Street.
Take Halket Street to first light and make left
onto Boulevard of the Allies.
Go to next light and make right onto Bates St.
Go down hill (past entrance to Rt.376) to first light
Make left onto Second Avenue.
Go to first light, make right onto Hot Metal
Street Bridge.
Cross bridge, make left at first light onto South
Water Street.
The Sports Performance Complex is the third
building on the right side of South Water Street.
DIRECTIONS TO HEINZ FIELD
From the East:
■ Take I-376, US-22 and go West for 14.2 miles.
■ Take Exit 1A to North Shore and I-279 North.
■ Bear left on ramp at sign reading Exit 7A –
North Shore.
From the South:
■ Take I-79 North to Exit 59A for I-279 North
towards Pittsburgh.
■ Follow I-279 through the Fort Pitt Tunnel/Bridge
(left lane) to the sign reading Exit 11A, 11B
PA-65 North to North Shore/Ohio River Blvd.
and US-19.
■ Take Exit 7A – North Shore.
From the North:
■ Take I-79 and go South to I-279.
■ Follow I-279 to Exit 21 I-279 South to Pittsburgh.
■ Take Exit 7A to North Shore.
From the West:
■ From the PA Turnpike (I-76 East).
■ Take Exit 1A Rt-60-South towards Pittsburgh
(Portions Toll).
■ Continue to Pittsburgh following signs for
US-22, US-30 and I-279 through the Fort Pitt
Tunnel/Bridge.
■ Follow I-279 through the Fort Pitt Tunnel (left
lane) to the sign reading Exit 11A, 11B PA-65
North to North Shore/Ohio River Blvd. and US-19.
■ Bear left on ramp at sign reading Exit 7A –
North Shore.
From the Airport:
■ From the Pittsburgh Airport follow PA-Route
60-South towards Pittsburgh.
■ Continue to Pittsburgh following signs for US-22,
US-30 and I-279 through the Fort Pitt
Tunnel/Bridge.
■ Follow I-279 through the Fort Pitt Tunnel (left
lane) to the sign reading Exit 11A, 11B PA-65
North to North Shore/Ohio River Blvd. and
US-19 (left lane).
■ Bear left on ramp at sign reading Exit 7A –
North Shore.
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From UPMC Sports Performance Complex:
■ Left out of parking lot onto South Water Street.
■ South Water Street (right turn) to Hot Metal Street.
■ Hot Metal Street (left turn) to Second Avenue.
■ Second Avenue (right turn) to Bates Street.
■ Bates Street (left turn at top of hill) to
Boulevard of the Allies.
■ Exit Boulevard of the Allies onto I-376 West
(Downtown).
■ Exit I-376 West at North Shore and I-279 North
(Exit 1A).
■ Bear left on ramp and take Exit 7A – North Shore.
■ Heinz Field will be on your left at end of exit ramp.
DIRECTIONS TO PETERSEN
EVENTS CENTER
3719 Terrace Street
Pittsburgh, Pa.
From the Greater Pittsburgh International Airport:
■ Exit airport terminal. Follow signs to Pittsburgh.
■ Merge onto SR-60 (Airport Parkway) and US-22.
■ Continue south on US-22 to I-279 South.
■ Follow I-279 through the Fort Pitt Tunnel (right
lane) and exit right on I-376 East (Monroeville).
■ Exit I-376 at Forbes Avenue (Exit 2A).
■ Forbes Avenue (left turn) to McKee Place.
■ Straight through stop light onto Darragh Street.
■ Darragh Street (right turn) to Terrace Street.
■ The Petersen Events Center is on the left side of
Terrace Street.
From the Pennsylvania Turnpike:
■ Exit the Pennsylvania Turnpike at
Pittsburgh/Monroeville (Exit 6).
■ Follow I-376 West toward Pittsburgh.
■ Exit I-376 West at Oakland (Exit 7).
■ Bear right off exit ramp onto Bates Street.
■ Bates Street (left turn) to McKee Place.
■ Cross Fifth Avenue (straight) to Darragh Street.
■ Darragh Street (right turn) to Terrace Street.
■ The Petersen Events Center is on the left side of
Terrace Street.
From the North:
■ Follow I-79 South to I-279 South.
■ Exit I-279 South at Veterans Bridge (I-579 South).
■ Exit I-579 South at Boulevard of the Allies
(Exit 14) toward Monroeville/Oakland.
■ Boulevard of the Allies (left turn) to Halket Street.
■ Halket Street (right turn) to Forbes Avenue.
■ Forbes Avenue (left turn) to McKee Place.
■ Cross Fifth Avenue (straight) to Darragh Street.
■ Darragh Street (right turn) to Terrace Street.
■ The Petersen Events Center is on the left side of
Terrace Street.
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STADIUM & PARKING GUIDES
Media Will
Call (Steelers
Ticket Office)
Media/Suites
Entrance
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