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UPDATE (7:11 PM)- **Big day for former Pitt and Woodland HIlls cornerback Lafayette Pitts as he was promoted to the Miami Dolphins 53 man roster. Another WPIAL player in the NFL! UPDATE (2:27 PM)- **A...
View Article2018 Ohio Safety To Visit Pitt Saturday
It’s no secret that Pat Narduzzi is a players coach. Since he’s arrived at Pitt, player after player has talked about how much they enjoy playing for him. His personality is a big reason why he’s...
View ArticleLoss To Pitt Ends Up Costing Penn State A Shot At The Title
No self respecting Pitt Panther football fan wants to see Penn State enjoy success. But there had to be more than a few that wanted to see the Nittany Lions beat Wisconsin Saturday night in the Big Ten...
View ArticleTwo OC Names To Watch For Pitt
One thing that’s become pretty clear with Pat Narduzzi in charge and that’s to get very few if any leaks on a coaching hiring. Last year when going through the process of replacing Jim Chaney, zero...
View ArticleA Lot to Like About Pitt’s New AD
PITTSBURGH — New Pitt athletic director Heather Lyke was introduced to the media on Monday and I took the opportunity to attempt to get to know her a little bit before passing judgement on the hire. I...
View ArticleJake Kradel Talks Ohio State Offer
Ever since the month of February, Butler’s Jake Kradel has been one of the most offered recruits in the state Of Pennsylvania. Last night, Kradel received his 21st offer and it was a big one. A week...
View ArticleSteigerwald: Athletics Over Academics
Maybe Pitt just doesn’t cheat enough. I’ve been saying that for 15 or 20 years, maybe longer, and I got the idea from a scout who said that to me a long time ago. He also said it about Duquesne...
View ArticleSteigerwald: The College Football Playoff is a Joke
Don’t blame Condoleezza Rice. She’s no longer on the committee that’s in charge of deciding which four teams play for college football’s National Championship. She was replaced by Sarah Palin....
View ArticleAndrew Kristofic Makes Appearance at Pitt Facility
Is Pitt still in play for Pine-Richland star offensive lineman Andrew Kristofic after all? Kristofic’s final four teams have been reported as Ohio State, Notre Dame, Clemson and Wisconsin. But today...
View ArticleIs Florida RB Henry Parrish Still Committed to Pitt?
The biggest problem in getting a commitment from a talented player early is fighting off other programs and keeping him committed. That’s the issue facing Pitt and Florida 3-star running back Henry...
View ArticlePitt Football’s Defense by the Numbers
Pat Narduzzi’s defense has finally arrived. Five years after departing from Michigan State, where the defensive coordinator under Mark Dantoino had assembled four consecutive top 15 defenses (#9 in...
View ArticleSaunders: Pitt Not Yet a Top Team, But Keeps Growing Closer
PITTSBURGH — Pitt wrestling seems perched on the doorstep of significant national relevance. The Panthers finished 13-3 with four wins over Top 25 opponents in Keith Gavin’s second season in 2018-19,...
View ArticleGateway’s Derrick Davis Sets Decision Date
Another one of the WPIAL’s top players in the Class of 2021 plans on making his college decision in the near future. Four-star Gateway athlete Derrick Davis tells Pittsburgh Sports Now that he plans on...
View ArticleGateway’s Derrick Davis Moves Up Decision Date
22 days and counting until the WPIAL’s top 2021 recruit makes his college decision. Gateway 4-star athlete Derrick Davis tells Pittsburgh Sports Now that he’s moved up his decision date from November...
View ArticleVukovcan: College Football is Broken
The big news in college football last night was the unveiling of the first College Football Playoff rankings. After meeting and debating, a selection committee came up with what they believed are the...
View ArticleJeff Capel Makes Case for Nike Sibande’s Eligibilty
Ever since Nike Sibande decided to transfer from Miami, Ohio to Pitt, fans have been itching to see him touch the court in the Blue and Gold. However, the NCAA had other plans. In late September, they...
View ArticleFormer Ohio State OL Ryan Jacoby Looking Forward to Second Chance and...
Growing up near Columbus, Ohio, Ryan Jacoby’s dream was to wear the uniform and play for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Jacoby got to realize that dream in 2019 when he signed with Ohio State, however,...
View ArticleWatch: Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud on Heisman Trophy
NEW YORK — Ohio State quarterback and Heisman Trophy finalist C.J. Stroud speaks with the media, including Alan Saunders of Pittsburgh Sports Now, in a press conference on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021 before...
View ArticleOhio State’s Defensive Minded Effort Results In Victory
Forward Kyle Young prepared all week to attempt to shake off a concussion and try to find a way back on the court after suffering a concussion on Mar. 1. “I made a big jump, just after waking up a few...
View ArticleGallery: First Session NCAA Tournament in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH- No upsets thus far but here are photos from first 2 games here at PPG Paints Arena from games between Ohio State/Loyola, and Delaware/Villanova. The post Gallery: First Session NCAA...
View ArticleVillanova Takes Down Battling Ohio State Squad, Advances to Sweet 16
PITTSBURGH — On Sunday, second-seeded Villanova led wire to wire, fighting off a ferocious comeback effort from Ohio State to advance to come out with the win and advance to the Sweet 16. The Wildcats...
View ArticleGallery: NCAA Tournament in Pittsburgh Comes to an End with Houston and...
PITTSBURGH- All good things must come to an end as the final NCAA Basketball action wraps up in Pittsburgh. First game had Houston upsetting Illinois and then Villanova beating Ohio State. Here are the...
View ArticlePitt WBB gets Ohio State Transfer/5-Star Recruit Gabby Hutcherson
Pitt got their first transfer of the offseason Tuesday night in Ohio State forward Gabby Hutcherson, which she announced via her Instagram page. View this post on Instagram A post shared by...
View ArticlePitt Ends Non-Conference Slate with Sweep Over No. 5 Ohio State
No. 12 Pitt played a high intensity match against No. 5 Ohio State and bested them in three sets, taking the sweep at Fitzgerald Field House on Sunday. The Panthers (9-2) earn just their second sweep...
View ArticlePitt Bubble Watch: What Could Help, Hurt Panthers
Considering their bubble status, Jeff Capel and the Pitt men’s basketball program are forced to be scoreboard watchers and hope for the right results. On Friday, the Panthers did have some things go in...
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