Its finally over. Finally. Almost 10 years. Yes, the monkey is “off our back” as Pitt Head Coach Pat Narduzzi put it.

Pitt ended a 6 game slide to the North Carolina Tar Heels last night 34-27 in OT at Heinz Field. It was the Panthers first win versus the Tar Heels in ACC play and since Pitt won 19-17 in the Tire Bowl on Dec 26, 2009.

After losing the opening toss, North Carolina drove the ball down to the Pitt 38 yard line. Thats when they decided to go for it on 4th and 1. However, Tar Heels tailback Antonio Williams was stopped cold for a 1 yard loss and Pitt took over on downs.

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