A gigantic day for Pitt, another reality check for where Penn State’s program is headed
Pitt made a point all week to embrace the renewal of a rivalry with Penn State. The Nittany Lions on the other hand tried to downplay the first meeting with Pitt in 16 years as just another game. It was clear in the first half which team had the adrenaline rush going of a rivalry
Benz: Pitt Football Program gets a Reality Check
PITT FOOTBALL PROGRAM GETS A REALITY CHECK The coach lost his cool. The players lost the football game. And the program lost its momentum. That’s what happened to Pitt on Thursday night. Although I guess it’s hard to say “momentum” with a straight face after that many Pitt fans successfully pulled off Halloween costumes as
Narduzzi embracing a QB Controversy
TAKEAWAY’S FROM PITT’S 24-7 WIN Chad Voytik making his 15th consecutive start for the Panthers didn’t get to finish the game as the Panthers starter. With the Panthers trailing 7-3, head coach Pat Narduzzi turned to Nate Peterman with 2:35 left in the second quarter and Peterman ran with the opportunity from there. Peterman led
Conner out for Season
Junior star running back James Conner is out for the season with a torn MCL, head coach Pat Narduzzi said today. [hide] Conner was injured during the second quarter of Pitt’s 45-37 win over Youngstown State. Initially thought to be less severe, further testing and evaluation on Sunday revealed the MCL tear. The news is
Redshirt freshman Qadree Ollison has monster day
PITT – YOUNGSTOWN STATE ANALYSIS PITTSBURGH — The University of Pittsburgh might have won the battle against Youngstown State, barely, 45-37 Saturday at Heinz Field, but it lost the war when star running back James Conner injured his right knee late in the first half. Conner tallied 77 yards on eight carries and scored two
Pitt Talk: Conner to be more involved in passing game, Pitt players’ feel they are playing for each other on defense
PITTSBURGH — After four straight 6-6 regular seasons and just a 1-3 bowl mark during that stretch, the University of Pittsburgh football program needed a serious change. Enter former Michigan State defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi. He makes his Panthers debut against Youngstown State Saturday at 1 p.m. at Heinz Field, and the pressure got to
Pitt’s rough week continues, Adams heading to the NBA
Just a day after Rushel Shell filed his transfer papers and is leaving the Pitt football program, the basketball program is seeing a prominent player leave. 7-footer Steven Adams has informed Pitt basketball coach Jamie Dixon that he is turning pro entering the NBA draft and will be hiring an agent. Adams told reporters last
After being one and done in the NCAA Tournament, Jamie Dixon signs 10 year contract extension
On the heels of being one and done in the NCAA tournament, Pitt basketball head coach Jamie Dixon has signed a 10 year contract extension that runs through the 2022-2023 season. Here’s what Athletic director Steve Pederson said of Dixon’s extension: “Very few programs can match the sustained success that Pitt basketball has achieved during
Pitt ousted from NCAA Tournament with 73-55 loss to Wichita State
WICHITA STATE 73 – PITTSBURGH 55 The Pitt Panthers are one and done in the NCAA Tournament and this one wasn’t even close. Pitt shot 35% from the field and 5.9% (1-17) from three point range, losing to Wichita State, 73-55 on Thursday afternoon at the EnergySolutions Arena. The NCAA Tournament is all about guard
Pitt’s poor non-conference schedule earns them a No. 8 seed in West Region
PITT NO. 8 SEED IN WEST REGION Pitt’s poor non-conference schedule has backfired on them as the Panthers are the No. 8 seed in the West Region. Pitt will have to travel to Salt Lake City and face Wichita State the 9 seed on Thursday. If Pitt beats Wichita State, the Panthers will play the