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PITTSBURGH -- The history of the 123-year-old rivalry between Pittsburgh and Penn State is undeniable. Trying to convey decades of antagonism to players who were in preschool the last time the Nittany Lions and Panthers shared a football field is another matter.Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi made it a point in the run-up to Saturdays renewal after a 15-year hiatus to give his kids a crash course, one that happened to coincide with a rare media blackout that Narduzzi described as necessary to make sure the Panthers didnt get caught up in any distractions before arguably the programs most notable nonconference game since Sept. 16, 2000, when Pitt handed Penn State and coach Joe Paterno a 12-0 loss.I know when I first got into a major rivalry, I didnt get it the first year, Narduzzi said. I got it the second year. I want to make sure they dont do the same. Its my job to make sure they embrace it and understand what its all about.Penn State coach James Franklin took a slightly different tack. While it may take some convincing for some of the Nittany Lions to get just how big a deal this is within the state, there are sizable number of players on both sides who call Pennsylvania home -- some of whom were wooed by both schools -- that wont need a reminder.So we just want to make sure we have our composure and we have our poise and we go out and play as hard as we can and execute, Franklin said. I want them to play with passion, with emotion, but right up to the edge without having any issues.While its unclear just how heated things will get on the turf at Heinz Field, city officials and the top administrators at each school took precautions to make sure the action stays between the lines.University of Pittsburgh police planned to scour residential neighborhoods around the campus in search of upholstered furniture left outside -- the kind that can sometimes turn into kindling in celebration (or defeat) -- and have anything that could serve as fuel for a pretty good bonfire removed. Pitt chancellor Patrick Gallagher and Penn State president Eric Barron issued a joint statement encouraging what could be a record crowd at Heinz Field to make wise choices.Both teams come in 1-0 after less than spectacular debuts against lesser opponents, perhaps because they were looking ahead. That wont be an issue this time around. The winner gets in-state bragging rights for a least 52 weeks and a very sizable chip to play in the living rooms of in-state recruits.Some things to look for as one of college footballs longest-standing showdowns begins an intriguing renewal:UP TO SPEEDThe Nittany Lions are looking to push the pace behind mobile sophomore quarterback Trace McSorley. That didnt exactly happen last Saturday against Kent State. Penn State managed just 354 yards of total offense and ran just 54 plays, numbers that Franklin expects to go up as the season progresses.I think whenever you can speed up the tempo, thats a good thing, Franklin said. We want to be able to do both of those things. We want to be able to check with me on the sideline to get in the right play and we want to have plays where we can get up and just snap the ball that are plays that have an opportunity to be successful versus multiple defensive fronts and multiple coverages.JAMES BEING JAMESPitt junior running back James Conners return from a bout with cancer included a pair of touchdowns against Villanova but also a pedestrian 3.1 yards per carry, something Narduzzi attributed to the 2014 ACC Player of the Year too often searching for a big play when getting a handful of yards at a time will do. Expect that to change as Conner brushes the rust off.CLUTCH KICKERIf things are close late, the Nittany Lions have an advantage in the kicking game. Tyler Davis is 24 for 24 on field goals in his career while Pitts Chris Blewitt missed a pair of kicks in a 28-7 victory over Villanova last week. 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Keep in mind players will still be changing uniforms in August as the next focus will be players clearing waivers, and therefore, being eligible to be dealt.But Monday isnt all about trades, as there are games to be played, too. So lets prepare for Mondays short evening slate with matchup ratings for every contest.PitchingEliteStephen Strasburg boasts a sterling 14-1 record with a 2.68 ERA and 0.99 WHIP, but the most impressive aspect of his 2016 campaign is averaging a career high 6 2/3 innings per start. This has the direct impact of more DFS points from whiffs and innings as well as helping increase win potential. In seasonal leagues, it adds to the influence of his ratios on your team total. Monday should be another healthy strikeout night as the host Arizona Diamondbacks fan at an above average 23 percent clip against righties. Strasburg is the clear top option for those not afraid to pay for pitching.Chris Archer still lacks the consistency intrinsic to an ace, so despite elite peripherals, his ranking is greatly influenced by the opponent and venue. Facing the Kansas City Royals checks two of the three relevant boxes as the contest will be in pitcher-friendly Tropicana Field with the visitors toting an attack that is well below average. The only shortcoming is the fact that the Royals fan at a league average rate, thus dont offer added strikeout potential. Still, Archers 10.7 K/9 is plenty dominant to make him a contrarian option to Chalk-burg. Plus, the Rays are sneakily effective versus left-handed slants, and the Royals will be handing the hill to southpaw Danny Duffy, increasing the odds of a win for Archer.SolidDanny Salazars projected game score may be lower than Archers but chances are DFS sites will price the Cleveland Indians?righty higher based on a superior ERA. The Tribe welcomes the Minnesota Twins to Progressive Field for the opener of an AL Central set. On paper, this puts Salazar in a great spot -- and he is -- just keep in mind the visitors have hit righties harder the past month. That said, Salazar still sets up in between Strasburg and Archer for DFS purposes. Relative to Archer, Salazar has more GPP upside while Archers matchup is a little safer.Kyle Hendricks is a DFS tweener. Run prevention isnt the issue. Its more that hes not dominant enough to rack up the plentiful strikeouts for GPP play, nor does he toss ample innings to be a cash game staple. Part of the problem is his excellent 2.39 ERA fuels a high DFS salary meaning bang-for-the-buck is difficult to achieve. It really comes down to Hendricks likelihood to grab the win and how much that matters on your DFS site of choice. With Hendricks facing Tom Koehler and the Miami Marlins in Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs will be heavy favorites, putting Hendricks in play, especially for cash games.Jimmy Nelson hasnt taken the next step as many expected this season, fanning fewer and walking more than last year. However, with a date in Petco Park against the San Diego Padres, the Milwaukee Brewers?righty is in play, as the Friars strike out at a 25 percent clip with a right-hander on the bump.StreamersStruggling pitchers alter their mechanics all the time. Sometimes the change is effective, other times not so much. Since Eduardo Rodriguez was recalled from Triple-A after working to stop tipping pitches, the results have been encouraging, as he has tossed 17 2/3 frames with 15 whiffs to only six free passes. It should also be noted hes reintroducing the slider to his arsenal with positive results. Starting Rodriguez on the road is a risk, but hell be in Safeco Field, facing a Seattle Mariners club where hell hold the platoon edge over thee better hitters.ddddddddddddhough he has struggled since, Jarred Cosart is just two years removed from a solid 2014 campaign in which he tossed over 180 innings split between the Astros and Marlins, winning 13 games with a 3.69 ERA. The Padres must believe they can get the 26-year old righty back to that level and are throwing him right out there, with his Friars debut coming against the weak-hitting Brewers. Grabbing a guy like Cosart for a spot start in these favorable conditions helps get your head-to-head week off to a fast start.Logan Verrett has quietly done a nice job for the New York Mets since entering the rotation, working at least six stanzas in three of his four starts, allowing three or fewer runs over the last three. The New York Yankees will make the bus ride to Citi Field for an interleague tussle. With CC Sabathia on the hill for the visitors, another six-inning effort should have Verrett in play for the win.AvoidIn part because its an abbreviated docket, theres not a pitcher worthy of a true avoid on the schedule. Doug Fister slips into the standard avoid game score range based on a lack of strikeouts in combination with facing the powerful Toronto Blue Jays in Minute Maid Park with the inviting Crawford Boxes. There have been slates where that wouldnt even register as one of the five worst spots. The other tenuous scenario is Jose Berrios being recalled to face Tyler Duffey taking on the Cleveland Indians. The rookie is still a top prospect but struggled with his initial foray into the bigs back in late April, early May. The Tribe may not have acquired Jonathan Lucroy, but its obvious the club is riding the citys wave and is in go-for-it mode. They hit right-handers hard, so Berrios is best left on the fantasy sidelines.HittingMuch the same way the guy who makes the great defensive play always seems to lead off the next inning, the offenses facing the pitchers to avoid always seem to lead off the hitting section. Progressive Field is quietly favorable for lefty power, putting the lefty-swinging contingent of the Cleveland Indians in a great spot. Jason Kipnis, Lonnie Chisenhall and Tyler Naquin are pure lefties while Carlos Santana, Francisco Lindor and Jose Ramirez are switch hitters wholl step into the left-handed box against Berrios, who surrendered five dingers in his initial 15 frames.A full-on stack versus Fister feels like a trap since, despite his inability to miss bats, he throws a heavy ball thats hard to elevate out of the yard. The Toronto Blue Jays score a healthy 46 percent of their runs via the long ball. The safer play is to pick out one or two Jays and hope they catch a hanger. The most likely to run into a long ball are the usual suspects: Josh Donaldson, Edwin Encarnacion, Jose Bautista and Troy Tulowitzki. Just dont put all your eggs in the Toronto basket.Stacking either the Mets or the Yankees seems aggressive, but using a hitter or two from each side could be fruitful. Sabathias struggles with right-handers continue, putting the Mets Yoenis Cespedes, Wilmer Flores, Travis dArnaud and newly acquired Justin Ruggiano in play. Verrett doesnt exhibit appreciable splits, but it still makes sense to focus on the lefty swinging Jacoby Ellsbury, Brett Gardner and Brian McCann from the Bronx visitors.Most likely to go yard: The next homer Kipnis hits will set a career-high mark. Theres a good chance it comes Monday night against Berrios.Most likely to swipe a bag: The San Diego Padres will have to play even more small ball to score runs, putting the onus on leadoff hitter Travis Jankowski to make things happen. Look for him to add to his total of 17 steals with Jimmy Nelson on the hill. ' ' '