[15] On January 12, John B. McGrady, a junior in the School of Industrial Engineering, was appointed varsity football manager for the 1926 season by Karl E. Davis, graduate manger of athletics.

If the Methodists have perfected forward passing in a manner in any way comparable to the Green's air attack of last fall, they may be counted on to keep the Panthers' secondary defense on the alert.

"[3] "The Panther margin of victory was only a safety, which came after a succession of fumbles and finally ended up with (Andy) Cutler tackling Davis of Allegheny behind his own goal line for the points necessary to triumph.

There was glory enough for both teams as they battled on almost even terms throughout four hectic periods underneath a broiling sun, and the drawn struggle, the score was 6 to 6, tells the complete story.

He recognizes the eagerness of McCracken to score his third straight victory at the expense of his alma mater, and is impressing upon the wearers of the Blue and Gold the necessity of winning over the easterners.

Yesterday's score was 17 to 7 and 20,000 spectators thronged into the stadium to witness a game that was staged under perfect weather conditions, a contest that was thrilling and solidly played from the very start until late in the final period.

The Pittsburgh Press noted that with the revamped lineup: "A victory over Colgate is expected to bolster the Panther morale, renew the confidence of Coach Sutherland's charges, and put them in just the proper frame of mind for the city championship tilt with Carnegie Tech a week hence.

"[48] The revised lineup worked as the Panthers gave Colgate its first defeat in two years by a score of 19 to 16 in front of 20,000 fans at the Stadium in beautiful fall weather.

A double pass from Booth to Welch brought the crowd to their feet as he reversed his field and eluded all pursuers for Pitt's final score of the game.

[49][7] The Panthers led the city series with Carnegie Tech 10–2, but the Tartans won 2 of the past three games under fifth-year coach Walter Steffen.

Look back over the Plaid records and you will find that, while Tech has had some great football teams, she has really won only three major games in her career – two from Pitt and one from Washington & Jefferson.

On third down quarterback Howard Harpster "ran far back, wheeled and tossed a perfect pass to (Bill) Donohoe, which the latter took on the dead run on the Pitt 40.

The Pitt offense spent the second half in Tech territory but penalties, fumbles, interceptions and a staunch Tartan defense stymied their efforts to score.

Substitutes appearing in the game for Pitt were James Rooney, Albert DiMeolo, Felix Demoise, Joseph Schmitt, Richard Goldberg, Andrew Salata and Markley Barnes.

The coach, his system, dissension on the team, uneasiness in the Athletic Council and the price of tickets were all touched upon by Mr. Welsh and his parting words were: "Pitt right now has reached a critical stage.

Third – That to make it clear to the public that there is absolutely no basis for such statements, a unanimous vote of confidence and support is given to Coach Sutherland by the members of this squad."

Substitutes appearing in the game for Pitt were Dwight Fyock, Markley Barnes, Felix Demoise, Andrew Salata, Clyde Jack, Mike Getto, John Davis, Francis Donovan, Joseph Archibald, John Grindle, James Scanlon, Gilbert Welch, Alexander Fox, Philip Sargeant, Philip Goldberg and Alfred Amann.

"[66] Coach Rogers stated to the Pittsburgh Gazette Times: "I expect Pitt to play its best game of the year against us, but we will be fighting for every inch.

"[67] The Pittsburgh Press reported: "The Pitt Panthers found themselves yesterday, and started a drive for late-season vindication of themselves and their coach with a smashing and thrilling victory over their ancient rivals from Morgantown.

Four running plays advanced the ball to the 20-yard line and "Welch ran inside left end and covered 20 yards for a touchdown, going over with a tackler hanging on to his leg.

[64] As Ed Thorp, "one of the finest officials in the country", was leaving the field, he "was assaulted by a party of men in civilian dress...and was struck by one of them, said to be Aaron Oliker, a player on last year's team.

"[72] Max E. Hannum of the Press reported: "Panther and president stalwarts, fired with a high resolve and reaching the peak of their season's form, met and fought for a bitter 60 minutes at the Pitt stadium yesterday, shook hands without rancor and with mutual respect at the end, and left the field with a drawn 0 to 0 verdict, as close to 50,000 spectators paid tribute to two great and game elevens.

Substitutes appearing in the game for Pitt were James Rooney, Joseph Schmitt, Albert DiMeolo, Felix Demoise, Markley Barnes, Andrew Salata, and Dwight Fyock.

[11] Hugo Bezdek marched his ninth squad of Lions down from Mount Nittany for the annual Thanksgiving Day tussle with the Pitt Panthers.

("Jock") Sutherland having lost eight veterans from his almost invincible 1925 outfit, tackled one of the hardest schedules in Pitt history with a squad of green men.

Captain Blair McMillin was a good dependable leader, who showed grit and stick-to-it-iveness in the face of early season defeats, with attendant criticism.

"[83] The following players were awarded letters for the 1926 season: Blair McMillin, Andrew Cutler, Howard Linn, Andrew Salata, John Roberts, William Kern, Felix Demoise, James Hagan, James Rooney, Joseph Schmitt, Allan Booth, Albert Guarino, Gilbert Welch, Clyde Jack, Chester Wasmuth, Paul Fisher, Markley Barnes, Dwight Fyock, Albert DiMeolo and Manager John B.

[23] At the annual postseason football banquet, the lettermen voted Gilbert "Gibby" Welch captain for the 1927 season by a narrow 10-9 margin over Andrew Cutler.

In which case, the very persons who have knocked him the hardest and the most unreasonably this fall, and who have been making cracks about 'buying his contract' and a lot of other silly twaddle, will be slapping him on the back, and hailing him as the greatest ever.

"[85] Charley Bowser, who led Grove City to a 7–0 record, joined Jock Sutherland's staff as assistant coach to replace Guy Williamson.