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Wannstedt picking up pieces at Pitt

By Joe Starkey
Special to ESPN.com

Wednesday, September 7, 2005

The honeymoon's over for new coach Dave Wannstedt, who should get his first victory Friday at Ohio. Coming off a 42-21 loss to Notre Dame in a nationally televised game, the Panthers (0-1, 0-0) have some major issues, not the least of which is an inexperienced defensive line that offered little resistance against the Fighting Irish. Wannstedt rotated nine players on the line, including four freshmen. In his many years as a defensive-oriented coach -- he was the defensive coordinator of the 198 ...

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