How Far The Mighty Have Fallen...

At this point last year, Pitt was undefeated in the Big East with six wins already in their pocket.  Fast forward to this year and they are completely opposite.   Going into tonight's game against number 1 ranked Syracuse, they are 0-5 in the Big East.  David vs Goliath?  Yeah, pretty much!  Clearly, Syracuse is without a doubt the best team in all of college basketball, there's not even a close second says Villanova coach Jay Wright.

Pitt has won the last six consecutive meetings against Syracuse, with their last loss to the Orange coming in the 2006 Big East Championship game.  Stranger things have happened, but I don't see Pitt going into the Carrier Dome and pulling off the upset.  In fact, I don't even see this team making it to the NCAA tournament.  For them to make it, they would have to win the Big East Tournament.  And they will have no chance to do that if they turn the ball over 17 times in a game like they did at Marquette on Saturday.

Panther fans have been spoiled to say the least, watching their team dance into March Madness 10 consecutive years.  But hey, even Syracuse misses the tournament every now and again.