The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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
Byron Murphy returns the interception 66 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter against Utah Nov. 30, 2018, in Santa Clara, California. The University of Washington beat the University of Utah 10-3.

The Pitt News NFL Mock Draft 2.0

By Adin Link, Staff Writer • March 8, 2019
With the NFL Scouting Combine in the books, it’s time to re-evaluate our first mock draft based on all that has taken place over the past month.
Pitt Men’s Basketball currently has four-star small forward Gerald Drumgoole and three-star power forward Karim Coulibaly committed for the 2019 season.

Keeping up with Pitt’s recruiting trail

By Tyler Moran, Staff Writer • March 1, 2019
The Pitt News teamed up with Pitt Recruiting to bring you all the recruiting information you need to know to keep up with Pitt Athletics.
Former running back Qadree Ollison will be the only Pitt player participating in the NFL Combine this year.

Early look at the NFL Combine

By Adin Link, Staff Writer • February 27, 2019
his weekend will be make it or break it for 337 NFL prospects. Teams will find out who can perform under pressure and make it in the NFL.
First-year utility player V’Lique Carter (19) carries the ball during October’s matchup with Duke.

Looking ahead at Pitt football in 2019

By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer • February 19, 2019
With National Signing Day in the books and the Panthers 15 days away from spring camp, now is a good time to evaluate the current state of Pitt’s football team.
The 61-year-old Whipple, who brings almost 40 years of coaching experience to the table, will look to mentor quarterback Kenny Pickett (pictured) in an effort to revitalize Pitt's 92nd-ranked offense.

Pitt football hires Mark Whipple as next offensive coordinator

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • January 14, 2019
After 10 days without an offensive coordinator, the wait for a new Pitt play-caller is over — the football program announced Monday that Mark Whipple will fill the position.
Sophomore quarterback Kenny Pickett, pictured here against Virginia Tech , led all players with 136 passing yards in Pitt's Sun Bowl loss to Stanford.

Panthers come up short to Stanford in Sun Bowl, 14-13

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • December 31, 2018
Despite out-gaining its opponent in nearly every facet of the game, the Pitt football team fell to Stanford, 14-13, in the Hyundai Sun Bowl Monday afternoon, thus failing to crack .500 for the second straight season.
Sophomore quarterback Kenny Pickett gets tackled during the team’s 42-10 loss to Clemson Saturday night.

Panthers vs. Cardinal: Natural Selection at Work?

By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer • December 4, 2018
It’s official, Pitt will be playing Stanford in the Sun Bowl, the Panthers first bowl game in two years. After two tough loses, it will be the perfect place for Pitt’s seniors to leave their mark on the program.
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney celebrates the team’s victory over Pitt with the ACC Championship trophy in his hand.

Three takeaways from Pitt vs Clemson

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer • December 2, 2018
The Panthers were held back by several factors, but there were a few bright spots to build on for the season finale and next year.
Quadree Henderson kneels on the Yankee Stadium field during the 2016 New Era Pinstripe Bowl — Pitt's last bowl game appearance, which ended in a 31-24 loss to Northwestern.

Panthers to take on Stanford in Sun Bowl

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • December 2, 2018
The Pitt football team will take on Stanford in the Hyundai Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas, Dec. 31.
Senior running back Qadree Ollison leaps into the end zone during Saturday night's 42-10 loss to Clemson.

Clemson clobbers Pitt, 42-10, in ACC Championship

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • December 2, 2018
In the end, the same weaknesses that plagued the Panthers all season — an anemic passing game and a tendency to shoot themselves in the foot — materialized Saturday night.
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