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Pitt will celebrate its official entrance into the Atlantic Coast Conference on July 1 with a night full of entertainment from 8-9:30 p.m. at Stage AE on the North Shore of Pittsburgh, including an appearance from former Pitt great Larry Fitzgerald.

PITTSBURGH - Pitt will celebrate its official entrance into the Atlantic Coast Conference on July 1 with a night full of entertainment from 8-9:30 p.m. at Stage AE on the North Shore of Pittsburgh, including an appearance from former Pitt great Larry Fitzgerald.

All fans are welcome to the party which will feature live entertainment from a national recording artist to be named shortly, and will commence with a Zambelli fireworks celebration over the city of Pittsburgh. A cash bar and food will be available with drink specials running throughout the night and Sportsradio 93.7 The Fan, Y108 and 100.7 Star broadcasting live.

The event, sponsored by McDonalds and Shearer's, will kickoff Pitt's entrance into the ACC and start a week of Pitt activities. Included in the fanfare will be a Pitt tailgate at Stage AE on July 2 for the Pirates contest vs. the Philadelphia Phillies. The tailgate will begin at 5 p.m. and will also have drink specials and food available for purchase.

All fans are encouraged to celebrate with us as we make this milestone move to our new conference home. Parking for the July 1 event will be available in the Gold lots for $5.

Classy entrance.

(06-13-2013 03:11 PM)CrazyPaco Wrote:  http://www.pittsburghpanthers.com/genrel/061313aab.html



Pitt will celebrate its official entrance into the Atlantic Coast Conference on July 1 with a night full of entertainment from 8-9:30 p.m. at Stage AE on the North Shore of Pittsburgh, including an appearance from former Pitt great Larry Fitzgerald.

PITTSBURGH - Pitt will celebrate its official entrance into the Atlantic Coast Conference on July 1 with a night full of entertainment from 8-9:30 p.m. at Stage AE on the North Shore of Pittsburgh, including an appearance from former Pitt great Larry Fitzgerald.

All fans are welcome to the party which will feature live entertainment from a national recording artist to be named shortly, and will commence with a Zambelli fireworks celebration over the city of Pittsburgh. A cash bar and food will be available with drink specials running throughout the night and Sportsradio 93.7 The Fan, Y108 and 100.7 Star broadcasting live.

The event, sponsored by McDonalds and Shearer's, will kickoff Pitt's entrance into the ACC and start a week of Pitt activities. Included in the fanfare will be a Pitt tailgate at Stage AE on July 2 for the Pirates contest vs. the Philadelphia Phillies. The tailgate will begin at 5 p.m. and will also have drink specials and food available for purchase.

All fans are encouraged to celebrate with us as we make this milestone move to our new conference home. Parking for the July 1 event will be available in the Gold lots for $5.

Or you can park for free on nearby The Rivers Casino.

Woohoo! A night full of entertainment and in bed by 9:35!

Yup and I'll have to work

I hope UofL does something like this next year. I expect they will. Like seeing the Cardinal bird logo with the rest of the ACC schools.

8- 9:30 ? this party should last a month!

So...the page announcing a party to celbrate Pitt joining the ACC has the Big East logo on it! Hidden message?

(06-13-2013 03:11 PM)CrazyPaco Wrote:  http://www.pittsburghpanthers.com/genrel/061313aab.html



Pitt will celebrate its official entrance into the Atlantic Coast Conference on July 1 with a night full of entertainment from 8-9:30 p.m. at Stage AE on the North Shore of Pittsburgh, including an appearance from former Pitt great Larry Fitzgerald.

PITTSBURGH - Pitt will celebrate its official entrance into the Atlantic Coast Conference on July 1 with a night full of entertainment from 8-9:30 p.m. at Stage AE on the North Shore of Pittsburgh, including an appearance from former Pitt great Larry Fitzgerald.

All fans are welcome to the party which will feature live entertainment from a national recording artist to be named shortly, and will commence with a Zambelli fireworks celebration over the city of Pittsburgh. A cash bar and food will be available with drink specials running throughout the night and Sportsradio 93.7 The Fan, Y108 and 100.7 Star broadcasting live.

The event, sponsored by McDonalds and Shearer's, will kickoff Pitt's entrance into the ACC and start a week of Pitt activities. Included in the fanfare will be a Pitt tailgate at Stage AE on July 2 for the Pirates contest vs. the Philadelphia Phillies. The tailgate will begin at 5 p.m. and will also have drink specials and food available for purchase.

All fans are encouraged to celebrate with us as we make this milestone move to our new conference home. Parking for the July 1 event will be available in the Gold lots for $5.

This sounds awesome! I wish Syracuse would do something like this!

(06-14-2013 06:50 PM)Wolfman Wrote:  So...the page announcing a party to celbrate Pitt joining the ACC has the Big East logo on it! Hidden message?

Probably because every page on that site has the BE logo on it.

(06-14-2013 10:07 PM)ChrisLords Wrote:  

(06-14-2013 06:50 PM)Wolfman Wrote:  So...the page announcing a party to celbrate Pitt joining the ACC has the Big East logo on it! Hidden message?

Probably because every page on that site has the BE logo on it.

I think you're right about that. NOT ON OR AFTER JULY 1ST THOUGH, GOOD RIDDANCE BIG EAST! Hahaha.

(06-14-2013 11:35 PM)Ole Blue Wrote:  

(06-14-2013 10:07 PM)ChrisLords Wrote:  

(06-14-2013 06:50 PM)Wolfman Wrote:  So...the page announcing a party to celbrate Pitt joining the ACC has the Big East logo on it! Hidden message?

Probably because every page on that site has the BE logo on it.

I think you're right about that. NOT ON OR AFTER JULY 1ST THOUGH, GOOD RIDDANCE BIG EAST! Hahaha.

I'll miss the B'EAST of the 90's, but I think that the ACC is on the rise, and when it does, it will feel like old times.

(only better)

(06-14-2013 05:44 PM)Villecard Wrote:  I hope UofL does something like this next year. I expect they will. Like seeing the Cardinal bird logo with the rest of the ACC schools.

I do to. Never thought I would ever see our logo next to such a collection of outstanding institutions. Our entrance into The ACC is over a year away and I already feel a combination of appreciation, reverence and expectations from and for our new home. The ACC will never regret ignoring some of the negativity associated with our previous mission as a university to collectively see the vision we have for our future. Not only the future of our university but the future of our city and our commonwealth.
CJ

Salute Pitt!

Come on Syracuse, seems like all the enthusiasm is coming out of Pittsburgh, step up your game Orange!

Looks awesome. Hope UofL does something like this.

(06-15-2013 05:30 AM)CardinalJim Wrote:  

(06-14-2013 05:44 PM)Villecard Wrote:  I hope UofL does something like this next year. I expect they will. Like seeing the Cardinal bird logo with the rest of the ACC schools.

I do to. Never thought I would ever see our logo next to such a collection of outstanding institutions. Our entrance into The ACC is over a year away and I already feel a combination of appreciation, reverence and expectations from and for our new home. The ACC will never regret ignoring some of the negativity associated with our previous mission as a university to collectively see the vision we have for our future. Not only the future of our university but the future of our city and our commonwealth.
CJ

I think that Louisville is a great addition to the ACC. Cards fans have nothing to be apologetic about.

In my opinion, the ACC will be very happy it extended an invitation to Louisville.

So when is Notre Dame's half a party? There is a "celebration" on july 1st in NYC to recognize our new members, I think it is just for the big wigs in the ACC. There is supposed to be significant rebranding going on around that time, including new things in NYC to spread the ACC brand. I assume one will be the reveal of the new ACC Map logo, perhaps a couple of bowl announcements, even though we know, its not "official" yet.

(06-15-2013 08:50 AM)westmc9th Wrote:  So when is Notre Dame's half a party? There is a "celebration" on july 1st in NYC to recognize our new members, I think it is just for the big wigs in the ACC. There is supposed to be significant rebranding going on around that time, including new things in NYC to spread the ACC brand. I assume one will be the reveal of the new ACC Map logo, perhaps a couple of bowl announcements, even though we know, its not "official" yet.

I don't think you will see any party or celebration.

There will likely be a press release with quotes from Jack Swarbrick and the ND coaches.

That will probably be it.

ND is just not "conference oriented".


P.S. Why would it be "half a party"????

24 of ND's 26 sports are joining the ACC completely and football will have a 5 game scheduling alliance with the ACC.

That is more than "half" membership.

(06-15-2013 08:50 AM)westmc9th Wrote:  So when is Notre Dame's half a party?

(06-15-2013 12:19 PM)TerryD Wrote:  Why would it be "half a party"????

24 of ND's 26 sports are joining the ACC completely and football will have a 5 game scheduling alliance with the ACC.

That is more than "half" membership.

80% X 5/8 + 20% = 50% + 20% = 70%

Thus, based on 80% football / 20% basketball split, Notre Dame is actually a 70% member (not a "half" member)... FWIW