10-03-2008

Tartans on TV

For the first time in almost 25 years to the day, a Carnegie Mellon football game will be televised live. The Tartans’ Oct. 11 game at Allegheny College will be broadcast on FSN Pittsburgh. Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m.

Ironically, Allegheny College was the Tartans’ opponent the last time they appeared on live television (Oct. 8, 1983) and the game was also in Meadville, Pa. That day Pittsburgh sportscaster John Steigerwald and former NFL quarterback Greg Landry called the game for a regional ABC-TV audience. The Tartans soundly defeated the Gators by a score of 35-0. 

Could it be déjà vu, all over again? Check your local listings for all the action.

Bruce Gerson