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
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) is sacked by Cleveland Browns' Jacob Phillips (50) and Myles Garrett (95) during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland on Thursday, Sept. 22.

Column | Stop trying to place blame, the Steelers just aren’t a great team

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor • October 12, 2022
The Steelers are off to an abysmal 1-4 start after falling to the Bills 38-3. Many are placing blame on head coach Mike Tomlin, but Sports Editor Dalton Coppola argues that the issues go beyond Tomlin and fans should stop searching for a scapegoat.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) celebrates beside teammates after scoring a touchdown against the New York Jets on Oct. 2 at Acrisure Stadium.

Take 5 | Pickett should start for Steelers moving forward, Pitt deserves a men’s volleyball team

By The Pitt News Staff • October 5, 2022
In this week’s edition of Take 5, The Pitt News sports desk takes a look at the NFL’s ineffective concussion protocol, Steelers and former Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett’s NFL debut and more.
Lance White, Pitt women’s basketball head coach.

Take 5 | Lance White’s last chance, Pitt football fans deserve an on campus stadium

By The Pitt News Staff • September 29, 2022
In this week’s edition of the Take 5, The Pitt News’ Sports Desk argues that women’s basketball head coach Lance White is on the hot seat, Pitt fans deserve an on-campus football stadium and more.
A pile of Pitt footballs.

Point | A 12-team College Football Playoff opens the door for more exciting opportunities

By Alexander Ganias, Staff Writer • September 27, 2022
In a point-counterpoint series, staff writer Alexander Ganias argues that the College Football Playoff expansion to 12 teams will make the tournament more entertaining and is better for the sport as a whole.
Pitt footballs.

Counterpoint | College football shouldn’t expand to a 12-team playoff

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer • September 27, 2022
Staff writer Jermaine Sykes argues that the College Football Playoff Committee doesn’t need to expand to a 12-team playoff because it will ultimately lead to “superconferences” that further conference bias.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) is sacked by Cleveland Browns' Jacob Phillips (50) and Myles Garrett (95) during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Thursday, Sept. 22.

Column | Fans shouldn’t pin Steelers’ offensive struggles on Canada and Trubisky

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer • September 26, 2022
The Steelers have scored just four touchdowns through three games in 2022. Senior staff writer Frankie Richetti argues that the Steelers’ offensive struggles goes beyond offensive coordinator Matt Canada and quarterback Mitch Trubisky.
Kenny Pickett on the sidelines of the Backyard Brawl on Sept. 1.

Column | Pitt should retire Pickett’s number — just not right now

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer • September 13, 2022
Pickett’s accomplishments put an arguably irrelevant Pitt football program back into the national spotlight for the first time in decades. With all the success Pickett had throughout his tenure at Pitt, it seems obvious that the program would retire his number, eight, in honor of this legend, right?
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10), front, is pressured by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard, back, as he throws during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Cincinnati.

Column | Steelers must reassess quarterback situation after ugly offensive performance against Bengals

By David Scott, Staff Writer • September 12, 2022
It’s still early in the season, but if week one is any indication of how the offense will perform with Trubisky at the helm, perhaps it’s worth giving Pickett a chance to shine.
Sophomore wide receiver Konata Mumpfield (14) attempts to catch the ball during the Johnny Majors Classic Saturday vs. Tennessee.

Column | If the Panthers want to start winning ‘game of inches,’ they need to capitalize on chances

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer • September 11, 2022
Senior staff writer Frankie Richetti gives his takeaways after Pitt’s loss to Tennessee, including his thoughts on the offensive line and the defense’s overall potential.
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) tries to get past Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston (59) during a preseason football game on Aug. 28 in Pittsburgh.

Column | Steelers offensive line performance key to success for Steelers’ season

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer • September 8, 2022
Staff writer Jermaine Sykes argues that the Steelers’ offensive line and how it plays is the difference between a winning and losing season in 2022.
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