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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
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‘Lot of pieces to put together’: Narduzzi looks for players to stand out in Blue-Gold Game

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor • April 5, 2022
Pitt fans will get their first glimpse at the 2022 team this Saturday at Heinz Field for the annual Blue-Gold game at 1 p.m. Team captains will draft their teams to decide who is on which team.
Head football coach Pat Narduzzi smiles during NFL Pro Day last Monday.

‘Pitt is truly home’: Narduzzi signs contract extension through 2030 season

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor • March 28, 2022
Athletic director Heather Lyke signed head football coach Pat Narduzzi to a new contract, keeping him in the Steel City through the 2030 season. The financial details of the new pact have not been released to the public.
Pittsburgh quarterback Davis Beville (17) looks to pass against Michigan State during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021.

Pitt quarterback Davis Beville enters transfer portal

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor • March 24, 2022
Pitt redshirt junior quarterback Davis Beville announced via Twitter on Thursday that he’s entering the transfer portal.
Quarterback Kenny Pickett throws a football at NFL Pro Day Monday afternoon.

Pickett sharp, Mathis turns heads at Pitt’s 2022 Pro Day

By Richie Smiechowski, Senior Staff Writer • March 21, 2022
In total, 13 Panthers participated in the workout. Each of them will watch the NFL draft, which will take place over three days starting on April 28, closely in hopes of hearing their name called.
Pitt football head coach Pat Narduzzi at spring practice in 2021.

‘Detail and discipline’: Panthers put historic 2021 season in rearview, preparing for 2022 with spring practices

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor • March 4, 2022
The Panthers started their spring practices on Monday, and Narduzzi said the goal remains the same heading into the 2022 season.
Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett throws a pass during the NCAA Senior Bowl football game on Feb. 5 in Mobile, Alabama.

Pitt in the Pros: Trio of Panthers have much to gain at NFL combine

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer • March 1, 2022
Three former Panthers — Kenny Pickett, Damari Mathis and Cal Adomitis — all have a lot to gain and lose from their performances at the 2022 NFL combine this week.
SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, before Sunday’s upcoming Super Bowl game.

The Pitt News Sports Desk gives their picks for Super Bowl 56

By The Pitt News Staff • February 10, 2022
The Pitt News Sports Desk gives their picks and predictions on this year’s Super Bowl matchup between the Bengals and Rams.
Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett throws a pass during the first half of the NCAA Senior Bowl football game on Feb. 5 in Mobile, Alabama.

Former Pitt football stars put on strong showing at 2022 Senior Bowl

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer • February 10, 2022
February marks the end of the NFL’s season and the beginning of draft season. NFL prospects — including three former Panthers — competed in last week’s Senior Bowl practices and game, hoping to increase their stocks in the upcoming NFL Draft.
Pat Narduzzi’s coaches at a game against the University of Delaware’s on Sept. 21, 2019.

Column | It’s time to give Pat Narduzzi the credit he deserves

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor • February 3, 2022
It’s time to give Narduzzi credit. He said he’d build a program and a culture at Pitt and he’s done just that. Pitt is no longer a second-class program — it’s a place people want to play.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) dives after running the ball ahead of Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson, right, during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Missouri.

Point-Counterpoint | NFL overtime rules are sufficient, teams need to play defense

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer • February 1, 2022
Staff writer Jermaine Sykes argues that despite fan frustration, NFL overtime rules don’t need to change because playing defense is just as important as playing offense.
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