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Volleyball sets sights on NCAA tournament for new season

Volleyball sets sights on NCAA tournament for new season

By Caitlin Hinsey / Staff Writer August 28, 2014

Kate Yeazel and the Panthers have a game plan for what they want to accomplish this season and it comes down to one thing: “We want to make the tournament.”The Pitt women’s volleyball team will start...

Panther Pitt

Panther Pitt

By Bobby Mizia / Visual Editor August 28, 2014

Students tailgate before games to get excited for the main event.

Pro tips on how to best tailgate before Pitt games

Pro tips on how to best tailgate before Pitt games

By Jack Demarco / Staff Writer August 28, 2014

Tailgating has long been a pregame pastime at football games but it’s more than just flipping burgers. It’s a custom with rules and a loose code of unwritten rules, like “don’t park near a port-a-potty,”...

Adam Bisnowaty

Adam Bisnowaty

Adam Bisnowaty and the rest of the offensive line look to protect new QB Chad Voytik better this season.

Brick Wall? Offensive line looks to improve with new QB

Brick Wall? Offensive line looks to improve with new QB

By Jasper Wilson / Sports Editor August 28, 2014

T.J. Clemmings knows what a difference one season makes.The redshirt senior offensive lineman spent last year learning a new position after switching sides of the ball at the end of 2012. The move was...

Paul Chryst

Paul Chryst

By Bobby Mizia / Visual Editor August 28, 2014

Head Coach Paul Chryst eyes his second straight winning season.

Boston College, Iowa headline first-half football schedule

Boston College, Iowa headline first-half football schedule

By Jack DeMarco / Staff Writer August 28, 2014

The 2014-2015 Pitt football season is noteworthy because the team has an opportunity to exceed a .500 regular season record, which hasn’t happened in four years. At first glance, it’s easy to suggest...

Defense

Defense

By Bobby Mizia / Visual Editor August 28, 2014

Ray Vinopal will help lead a young defensive back unit this season.

Young defense prepares for Delaware in season opener

Young defense prepares for Delaware in season opener

As Saturday’s home opener against Delaware approaches for the Pitt football squad, a slight sense of urgency has sparked around its South Side locker room — and rightfully so.Since midsummer, Pitt’s...

Kiesel recounts summer teaching and coaching

By Dan Sostek / Staff Writer August 28, 2014

Upon her return to the United States from Vietnam this summer,  Brianna Kiesel came away with a newfound sense of appreciation.“One of my main takeaways was that we should be grateful for everything...

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