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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

Chad Voytik has the moves to make it on Pitts Dance Team.  Meghan Sunners | Senior Staff Photographer

Change-up: five positional switches for Pitt to consider

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor November 10, 2015

On Saturday, the Pitt football team couldn’t pull off a monumental upset, falling to the loaded No. 5 Notre Dame Fighting Irish 42-30 at Heinz Field. But even with the loss, the Panthers stumbled upon...

Jim Covert celebrates the retirement of his number, 75, from Pitt Football.  Heather Tennant | Staff Photographer

Pitt retires Jimbo Covert’s number at halftime of Saturday’s loss

By Chris Puzia / Assistant Sports Editor November 8, 2015

After Pitt’s running backs totaled 34 rushing yards in the first half Saturday, fans may have wished Jimbo Covert was still on the team instead of in the crowd. While Pitt’s present prospects looked...

Middle Blocker Jenna Potts preps for a return hit.  Heather Tennant | Staff Photographer

Pitt volleyball splits a pair of weekend road matches

By David Leftwich / Staff Writer November 8, 2015

Dan Fisher knew a win over No. 22 Louisville this weekend would sharpen Pitt volleyball’s NCAA Tournament chances, especially given his team’s season-long road struggles. That upset win never came,...

Storify: Social media reacts to Pitt’s loss to Notre Dame

By Amy Beaudine / Social Media Editor November 8, 2015

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Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Kizer’s aerial attack leads No. 5 Notre Dame over Pitt, 42-30

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer November 7, 2015

Notre Dame didn’t need the luck of the Irish against Pitt, as overwhelming talent and execution thoroughly got the job done for the visitors. Led by five touchdown passes from DeShone Kizer -- three...

Alonzo Nelson-Ododa attempts a close range shot. 
Heather Tennant | Staff Photographer

Pitt cruises to 80-50 victory over Gannon in exhibition

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer November 6, 2015

It might not have counted, but the Pitt men’s basketball team surged on Friday night. With the season opener against Gonzaga approaching next week, the Panthers took the court for their first and...

Pitt to retire Jimbo Covert’s number at Saturday’s game

By Chris Puzia / Assistant Sports Editor November 6, 2015

Pitt football will retire its second jersey in three years on Saturday when the team honors former offensive tackle Jimbo Covert and retires his No. 75 jersey. Covert, who will become the first retiree...

Tyler Boyd celebrates with Pitt students after defeating Notre Dame in 2013.  TPN File Photo

Boyd, Pitt confident ahead of Saturday matchup with No. 5 Irish

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer November 5, 2015

Each week, Pitt’s football coaching staff preaches an even-keeled mindset, so players will maintain their focus throughout the season. This week against Notre Dame, getting that message across became...

Team Captain and Senior Forward Dave Zimmerman has helped lead Pitt rugby to its undefeated record. Courtesy Pitt Rugby.

Rugby team takes undefeated record into weekend matchup

By Stephen Caruso / Staff Writer November 5, 2015

Looking at Pitt’s ranked rugby team,  beards are cropping up everywhere — and it’s not just from No-Shave November. “I feel like I can’t shave it until we lose,” Pitt junior and forward Matt...

DeShone Kizer will be dangerous under center for the Fighting Irish.
Photo courtesy of Zach Llorens, The Observer

Q+A: The Observer answers pressing questions about Notre Dame football

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor November 5, 2015

With Pitt and No. 5 Notre Dame matching up Saturday for the first time since 2013, the Panthers will face a new-look team from South Bend that features some of the nation’s top playmakers. The Pitt...

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