What Did Columbus Actually Say When Approaching Pittsburgh?

“Paisanos! We are in waters I ain’t seen in a long time!”

Now, I am a student of history, and I’m pretty sure Chris never navigated the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio, but if he woulda, that, like many Wolfpackers, is what he’d have said. Trust me. Pretty sure he warned pilots about rocks along the way, too. “Awhhh…funculo! There goes the Santa Maria. Minchia!”

Road games are like the stuff Christibol went through. Ripe with unfamiliarity, angst at not really knowing the lay of the land and the disposition of the natives. This Pack crew knows absolutely nothing about the Panthers. Never encountered them, never seen ’em in their habitat, ‘cept for some Marlin Perkins films.

“Jim! Are you aware that these Panther Sophomores are the #30 ranked recruiting class?”

“Yes, Marlin. They are young and wirey, and not yet wise in their ways. Their Alpha padded on off to Buffalo.”

“Yeah, Jim. They also have this trainer called Narduzzi. Like handlers before him, he has that panther instinct to orchestrate kills on inattentive prey, no matter the current state of the pride.”

“Yep. Marlin? Hey wait. Have we ever seen a pride of panthers? I don’t think so. Those cats are sneaky enough on their own. Did you know that Columbus returned with only two ships?”

” Sure, Jim. What the hell does Columbus have to do with panthers?”

“Nothing, really, Marlin. Wanna discuss Captain Cook and Hawaiians? I got some film of that. Poor devil got cocky and lost more than a ship.”

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  • #124989
    TheCOWDOG
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    “Paisanos! We are in waters I ain’t seen in a long time!” Now, I am a student of history, and I’m pretty sure Chris never navigated the Allegheny, Mon
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    #124993
    TheAliasTroll
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    how do you come up with this stuff, CD? Nice. Although a tight rope you are walking… I think discussion around Christopher Columbus these days will come to be poo poo’d by the PC folk. And the PC folks wipe their ass with the 1st amendment if you aren’t speaking their language.

    12 point favorites on the road… I might be inclined to actually put some money on the dog. It’s textbook setup for a let down game. We’re the hunted now.. does Pitt have anything to prove? I do think we win but I’m expecting a fight.

    #124994
    freshmanin83
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    Keep your slow match lit and your powder dry.

    #124995
    tractor57
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    “Just win baby”

    #124996
    gso packbacker
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    You forgot to add the part where Marlin says “Jim wrestles the alligator while I wait in the truck”. Well, our guys better be ready and not “waiting in the truck” like Marlin because they can “orchestrate kills on inattentive prey, no matter the current state of the pride.”.

    Personally, I don’t see a trap game from here out. Not because of our opponents, or that we are that good. More because this team should realize by now that we have the ability to put together an exceptional season, and anything less than full preparation AND execution can easily translate to a loss at any time, thus derailing things.

    The above doesn’t mean that we win out, merely that there is even less excuse than usual for stepping on your own d!ck from here onward . Of course, that does mean that everyone is committed to that at this point (yes, this is an assumption)

    #124997
    tractor57
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    It does seem this team is a bit more focused.

    #125000
    bill.onthebeach
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    I’m betting the PACK rolls into town, totally disregarding the lay of the land and the local culture, takes care of business and leaves ’em in disarray…Wild West Cowboy style…

    Ride in, Shoot ’em up, Ride on to the next town….

    I’m not thinking; I’m just feeling it…

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    #125004
    YogiNC
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    Revisionist History CD? I’ve read many a history book but I don’t seen to recall whatcha writ but it is entertaining. Not to be picky about history but we were in VERY similar waters in 2002. I was at the Carter when we went down in flames on that Thursday night. It wasn’t pretty. Here’s hoping we don’t get dashed on the rocks. I’m pretty sure the three rivers haven’t seen a hurricane since Agnes in 73 so no high winds or driving rain but considering our last forays into games played in an intense storm (see Syracuse 97 and the Dame in 16) that could help us if it happened.

    Smarter than the average bear

    #125008
    bill.onthebeach
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    Weather tomorrow at Pitt should not be a factor…

    Pittsburgh, PA — Saturday OCT 14 — Mostly Sunny —High / Low – 79°65° — Precip – 10% — Wind South – 6 mph — Humidity – 69%

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    #125064
    Packster
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    Does this game have all the makings of an unexpected loss or is it just me?

    #125065
    bill.onthebeach
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    ^sadly that’s nothing more than the burden of history… and you ain’t the only one suffering….

    BUT… this WOLFPACK TEAM is different…

    WOLFPACK will take care of business tomorrow IMPRESSIVELY!

    I’m NOT thinking… I’m just FEELING it…

    besides me and Troll’s MOJO got the Cubbies thru a up and down game last night successfully….

    POP!!!

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    #125083
    bill.onthebeach
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    go figure…

    Clempsom and Cuse tied going into the fourth quarter…
    While not a factor in Carter, two weeks ago…
    Dungey-S.Ishmael are dominating…

    Troll… on the way to the Steel City… the MOJO must have a taken a detour from the Northside of Chi-town….

    Our Coaches want to watch this game film….

    POP!!!

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    #125087
    bill.onthebeach
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    Friday the 13th sh#t continues…

    ‘Cuse runs wire to wire ahead of the Tiggers…
    Final 27-24 …
    Clempsom with the long, sad ride home…

    Down in South Carolina… Mr. Stick is smiling, but he’s not alone….

    The ACC DOOR swings wide open… This makes our game at Carter November 4th that much bigger…

    BUT… I ain’t looking ahead past Noon tomorrow…

    WOLFPACK is gonna take names and kick a##es….

    I ain’t thinking… I’m just feeling it….

    POP!!!

    #NCSU-North Carolina's #1 FOOTBALL school!
    #125098
    TheCOWDOG
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    Full sails. Crow’s nest on high alert.

    #125099
    bill.onthebeach
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    Aye, Aye Mate… smooth waters ahead…

    GO PACK!!!

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    #125100
    Texpack
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    And the game appears on a random -1 channel saving me from the ESPN3 stream.

    Wing Back reference on the first touch!

    #125101
    bill.onthebeach
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    PACK gets the ball first… and I’ll take 6 and 7 to start… but not cute…

    that’s six minutes and seven points…

    GO PACK!!!

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    #125102
    bill.onthebeach
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    well … forget that…

    Chubb Time.

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    #125103
    TheCOWDOG
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    Gotta use your hands Jacobi

    #125104
    bill.onthebeach
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    Three and Out!!!

    GO PACK!!!

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    #125105
    Texpack
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    Nice defensive series for the Pack!

    #125106
    tractor57
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    Damn glad the ACC/ESPN is telvising BC in the Wonston-Salem market – not

    #125107
    TheAliasTroll
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    i do not have a good feeling about this game

    #125108
    Fastback68
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    Block in the back, holding. It’s a free for all for Pitt.

    #125109
    Texpack
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    Let’s see how we respond to a deficit.

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