Robb Houser News

Robb Houser and the Panthers know they can't afford to look past West Virginia. Of course, there's a big difference between need and want.

For the most part, the Pitt offensive line has been overshadowed by the Panthers' skilled players, including quarterback Bill Stull and freshman tailback Dion Lewis.

Pitt, seeking its first 7-1 start since 1982, hopes to remain atop the conference before its demanding three-game finish .

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For the past six weeks, Greg Schiano has been calling his Rutgers team a work in progress as it knocked off a couple of lower-division opponents and two struggling programs.

Pitt center Robb Houser arrived at spring drills last March with his body noticeably out of proportion.

Pitt quarterback Bill Stull is taken down by Rutgers defensive lineman Jamaal Westerman in the first quarter of last season's game at Heinz Field.

Pitt's offensive line has helped running back Dion Lewis has rush for 100 yards in the first two games of the season.

When the Butte College football team was done with its 56-24 victory over Feather River at Smith Stadium on Saturday night, the Roadrunners' high-scoring display merely qualified as the tail portion of a banner day for the program.

Thanks for participating in the Q&A. Keep the questions going as I will answer them every day during the season and through whatever bowl game Pitt goes to.

Thanks for participating in the Q&A. Keep the questions going as I will answer them every day during the season and through whatever bowl game Pitt goes to.

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