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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

Seattle Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor walks past dejected Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson after Chancellor kept him from scoring in the last few minutes of the fourth quarter on Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. (Dean Rutz/Seattle Times/TNS)

Following ‘Monday Night’ fiasco, rule changes in NFL necessary

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor October 8, 2015

Not many people like Bill Belichick — even Sports Illustrated said so. But there’s one thing Belichick has been pining for — and no, it’s not advanced spy equipment or discrete ball-deflation...

Cameron Johnson gained 30 pounds in the offseason. Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Gaining ground: Cameron Johnson bulks up in offseason

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer October 6, 2015

Most students fear the “freshman 15.” Pitt shooting guard Cameron Johnson embraced all that and more with open, growing arms this offseason. Johnson, an unheralded 2014 recruit from Moon Township,...

Dan Lynd leaps for the save. Paulina Hagedorny | Staff Photographer

Panthers tie Niagara after late regulation goal by Purple Eagles

By Adam Richman / For The Pitt News October 6, 2015

The Pitt men’s soccer team fell victim Tuesday night to a strike from a former bearer of the blue and gold. Squaring off against the Niagara Purple Eagles, the Pitt Panthers squandered a 1-0 lead with...

Pitt football notebook: Week Five

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer October 6, 2015

Pat Narduzzi is coming off of his first conference win as head coach, a 17-13 defensive showcase on the road at Virginia Tech. Now, he aims to keep his players’ confidence in check. Narduzzi emphasized...

Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta throws against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Fan impact overblown in MLB playoffs

By Chris Puzia / Assistant Sports Editor October 5, 2015

As if Pirates fans didn’t already have enough reason to despise Cubs ace Jake Arrieta, his Twitter feed might provide more fodder. “Whatever helps keep your hope alive, just know, it doesn’t matter,”...

Sophomore Avonte Maddox takes down defender I’tavious Harvin.  Meghan Sunners | Senior Staff Photographer

Narduzzi’s defensive system continues to suppress, impress

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor October 4, 2015

BLACKSBURG, Virginia — While Pitt quarterback Nathan Peterman spends most of his time studying and reading opposing defenses, after Saturday’s win, he gave a quick analysis of his own team’s unit. “Our...

Amanda Orchard prepares for a spike.  Heather Tennant | Staff Photographer

Road woes continue for Pitt volleyball in weekend losses

October 4, 2015

Pitt’s volleyball team can’t handle its homesickness this season. After dropping two matches over the weekend at Virginia Tech and Virginia, the Panthers have sunk to 1-4 in road matches this season...

Sophomore Taylor Pryce prepares for a pass. Wenhao Wu | Staff Photographer

Women’s soccer coach Greg Miller finds encouragement in 6-0 defeat

By Jeff Carpenter / Staff Writer October 4, 2015

It’s hard to find the positive in a 6-0 loss, but Pitt head women’s soccer coach Greg Miller managed to Saturday after losing at Florida State . “To be honest, I am generally pleased with how we...

Senior Andrew Wright battles against UNC defender David October.  Heather Tennant | Staff Photogapher

Late goals push No. 2 North Carolina over Pitt

By Jared Greenberg / for The Pitt News October 4, 2015

The cold, drizzling rain on Friday night at Ambrose Urbanic Field might have been a sign of the game to come, where a major underdog in Pitt men’s soccer took on the No. 2 team in the country. While...

Wide receiver Tyler Boyd (23) catches a pass during the Oct. 3, 2015 football game against Virginia Tech. | Courtesy of Collegiate Times

Pitt stymies Virginia Tech on the road with defense, running game

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor October 3, 2015

BLACKSBURG, Virginia — Following a loss like the Pitt football team suffered in its last game against Iowa, finishing strong against Virginia Tech this weekend naturally became a point of emphasis. “They...

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