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Large payrolls do not always translate to playoff success

Large payrolls do not always translate to playoff success

By Alex Wise / Staff Writer September 23, 2014

I grew up thinking I didn’t hate the Yankees. Then, around age 12, I realized what a moron I’d been and thought about the amount of time I wasted not hating the Yankees. So, I blindly hated the Yankees....

Notebook: Conner continues run into national prominence

Notebook: Conner continues run into national prominence

By Ryan Bertonaschi / Senior Staff Writer September 22, 2014

Led by running back James Conner, Pitt succeeded in its first three games of the 2014 season because of a powerful ground attack.During Saturday’s 24-20 loss to Iowa, the Panthers suffered because of...

After important tie, Panthers aim to avoid letdown

After important tie, Panthers aim to avoid letdown

By Jack DeMarco / Staff Writer September 22, 2014

There was a glaring trend in the stat book for the Pitt men’s soccer team up until its last game.For five straight matches, the Panthers either delivered a shutout or suffered one. Even though its 1-1...

Depth put on display in first scrimmage of fall season

Depth put on display in first scrimmage of fall season

By Jeremy Tepper / Staff Writer September 22, 2014

Early offense allowed Pitt baseball to cruise to a 14-6 victory in a 12-inning exhibition contest over the Ontario Blue Jays.Most of the Panthers’ runs came in three spurts — four each in the first,...

Sheard highlights down week for former Panthers

Sheard highlights down week for former Panthers

By Jack DeMarco / Staff Writer September 22, 2014

The performances by former Pitt players in the NFL during week 3 of the season were anticlimactic. Jabaal Sheard, a Cleveland Browns linebacker, led the underwhelming group of former Panthers with a respectable...

Pitt football should utilize all of its weapons on offense

Pitt football should utilize all of its weapons on offense

By Dan Sostek / Staff Writer September 21, 2014

After a 24-20 loss to the Iowa Hawkeyes, Pitt head football coach Paul Chryst described the contest in one sentence.“I don’t think anybody in this game was trying to fool anybody,” said Chryst, whose...

Panthers sweep second straight weekend tournament

Panthers sweep second straight weekend tournament

By Caitlin Hinsey / Staff Writer September 21, 2014

The Pitt volleyball team enjoyed another weekend tournament at home when the team hosted the Pitt Panther Invitational. The Panthers continued their streak of dominance by sweeping South Florida, Sacred...

Werth's second half goal less to tie with Wolfpack

Werth’s second half goal less to tie with Wolfpack

By Mark Powell / Staff Writer September 21, 2014

In its second ACC game of the season, Pitt men’s soccer came from behind to draw against NC State.Forward Cory Werth tied the game in the second half off a post rebound that found its way to his right...

Hall highlights weekly football recruit rundown

By Jeremy Tepper / Staff Writer September 21, 2014

Pitt’s two running back commits, Darrin Hall and Sekai Lindsay, had standout efforts on the ground this weekend. Here’s how they and the rest of Pitt’s commits fared.Darrin Hall (running back) —...

Pitt falters in second half, loses 24-20 to Iowa

Pitt falters in second half, loses 24-20 to Iowa

By Jasper Wilson / Sports Editor September 20, 2014

Something changed at halftime for the Pitt football team.Quarterback Chad Voytik summed up the first halfof the game Saturday, not just for the offense but the team as a whole.“We were rolling pretty...

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