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

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

The Pitt News
Coach Narduzzi landed his first commit for the football class of 2021 with three-star outside linebacker Nahki Johnson.

Recruiting roundup: Pitt edges closer to star recruits

By Tyler Moran, Staff Writer • August 21, 2019
The college football season is just around the corner, but men’s basketball recruiting news takes center stage for the Pittsburgh Panthers in our final recruiting roundup of the summer.
Pitt’s backfield will likely be led by junior halfback AJ Davis (21).

Panthers up for the challenge in football opener

By Trent Leonard, Senior Staff Writer • August 19, 2019
The Panthers will instead play an immensely consequential division game against one of the toughest opponents on their schedule, the Virginia Cavaliers.
Pitt football offensive coordinator Mark Whipple on the sideline at the team’s annual Spring Game.

Take 5: Once and future Panthers

July 1, 2019
The 2019-20 season gets closer every day. In this column, our sports staff salutes the departed women’s tennis program, guesses at the effect that an NCAA rule change will have on Panther basketball and looks at the future of a former Pitt running back.
Former Pitt tailback Qadree Ollison escapes a shoestring tackle during the ACC Championship game.

Qadree Ollison: Next in line

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer • June 28, 2019
Qadree Ollison ran rampant in his final season as a Panther, guiding his team to its first ever Coastal title. Now he’ll look to add even more firepower to an already loaded Falcon offense.
Ram’s defensive tackle Aaron Donald at Heinz Field during the annual Blue-Gold game.

Pitt football training center renamed for Aaron Donald

By Emily Wolfe, Sports Editor • June 25, 2019
The ground floor of Pitt’s Duratz Athletic Complex at the South Side practice facility is now officially the “Aaron Donald Football Performance Center.”
Pitt football’s class of 2020 is currently ranked 23rd in the country.

Recruiting Roundup: A wealth of talented football commits for the Panthers

By Tyler Moran, Staff Writer • June 25, 2019
The Panthers had their best day in a while on Saturday, when six football recruits committed to Pitt’s football program.
Junior quarterback Kenny Pickett scrambles during Pitt’s 2018 loss to Penn State.

Projecting Pitt football’s 2019 season

By Trent Leonard, Contributing Editor • June 5, 2019
The start of Pitt football is still nearly three months away but with the roster and schedule locked in, it’s never too early to start making predictions for the upcoming season.
Recruiting roundup: Capel nabs Murphy but comes up short

Recruiting roundup: Capel nabs Murphy but comes up short

By Tyler Moran, Staff Writer • June 4, 2019
The college football season is fast approaching, but basketball recruiting news commands the headlines for the Pittsburgh Panthers — most of it bad.
Former Houston Texans quarterback Matt Leinart (11) hands the ball to tight end Dorin Dickerson (19) in the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Mall of America Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Sept. 1, 2011.

Hometown Heroes wanted: Pitt coming up short with local recruits

By Ben Bobeck, Staff Writer • May 21, 2019
Many of Pitt’s great players have come through the WPIAL pipeline. Now, is Pitt struggling to win local stars to its football and basketball teams?
Dewayne Hendrix, pictured here sacking Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley in 2017, was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent. (Photo by Wenhao Wu / Assistant Visual Editor)

Seven Panthers find post-draft NFL opportunities

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • May 2, 2019
Shortly following the draft, seven undrafted Panthers received NFL opportunities.
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