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Stadium:
Heinz Field Stadium
The University of Pittsburgh holds the distinction of playing the very first official football game at Heinz Field. Heinz Field has a grass surface that stretches over two acres. One of the interesting features of Heinz's grass field is its underground heating system. The heating system (24 heat sensors monitor temperature) is activated when the root zone (surface below sod) drops below 60 degrees. Approximately 35 miles of tubing runs in loops underneath the field. This aids in maintenance and growth.

Seating Chart:
Heinz Field Stadium Seating Chart

Team Schedule:
Sep 1 E. Michigan 6:00pm
Sep 8 Grambling 12:00pm
Sep 15 @Michigan St. 12:00pm
Sep 22 Connecticut TBA
Sep 29 @Virginia TBA
Oct 10 Navy 8:00pm
Oct 20 Cincinnati TBA
Oct 27 @Louisville TBA
Nov 3 Syracuse TBA
Nov 17 @Rutgers TBA
Nov 24 South Florida TBA
Dec 1 @West Virginia TBA

Season Preview:
Talented senior QB Tyler Palko (193 COMP, 341 ATT, 2,392 YDS, 17 TDs, 9 INTS), who did not have a good year in 2005, will lead the Panthers again. The good thing is that Palko immediately re-committed himself to the team. He looks ready to go. It’s a given that he’ll be connecting with receiver Derek Kinder (37 REC, 374 YDS, 3 TDs). After that, there’s hope that some freshmen and sophomores can step up. Tailback will be handled by the unspectacular sophomore LaRod Stephens (96 CARR, 434 YDS, 0 TDs). Although much of the offensive line returns intact, it’s clear that Palko will have to redouble his efforts to make this offense function. Last season, the Panthers finished number 2 nationally against the pass, but at 94 against the rush. There are two returning players to the line and one at linebacker. Pitts’ linemen are small and last season were easily handled, while MLB H.B. Blades (121 tackles) constantly pulled rushers down. In the secondary, junior cornerback Darrelle Revis (4 INTS) will be constantly in the play. Pittsburgh’s seen a lot of turnover since last season when they were 5 – 6. This season, the Panthers could go up, down or stay the same. Games that can go either way include Michigan State, Toledo, UCF, Rutgers and South Florida. On field leadership will be essential.

Official Site:
pittsburghpanthers.cstv.com