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
Referees make an impact on every game played.

Column | NCAA’s conference-affiliated referee system must go

By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer • October 29, 2020
Nobody wins when poor officiating decides a thrilling sporting event, and fans come away underwhelmed. Staff writer Griffin Floyd argues the NCAA should reduce inconsistent ref performances by getting rid of the conference-affiliated officiating system.
Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Liberty walks across the court during halftime of a game against the Phoenix Mercury on Aug. 2.

Column | WNBA players lead renewed push for empowered athletes

By Hope Matyas, Staff Writer • October 27, 2020
July 2020 marked two months since the killing of George Floyd, four months since the killing of Breonna Taylor and the start of one of the most controversial professional sports seasons in recent history.
The Riverhounds, a soccer club that plays on the bank of the Monongahela, are Pittsburgh’s fourth professional sports team. Hayden Schiff | Wikimedia Commons

Column | It’s time for the ‘Hounds to become the city’s champion

By Alexander Ganias, Staff Writer • October 23, 2020
Although the Pittsburgh Riverhounds fell short in the 2020 USL Playoffs, Alexander Ganias argues that they proved themselves as the city’s best chance of winning a title in the near future
Football head coach Pat Narduzzi, is in his sixth year as a head coach at Pitt.

Column | Next level nowhere in sight under Narduzzi

By Kyle Saxon, Staff Writer • October 23, 2020
While the unprecedented circumstances of the 2020 college football season have raised reasonable questions regarding how to evaluate a coach’s performance, Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi has made this task quite easy.
The Tampa Bay Rays' Mike Zunino, right, celebrates a solo home run with teammate Kevin Kiermaier against the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series at Petco Park in San Diego on Oct. 17.

World Series Preview: Talented Dodgers to prevail over outmatched Rays

By Dalton Miller, Staff Writer • October 20, 2020
The series will turn out competitive, but the Dodgers will win in six games.
Tony Dorsett walks onto Heinz Field with Pitt Football in 2016.

Column | Pitt boasts decorated Mount Rushmore of hometown heroes

By Kyle Saxon, Staff Writer • October 20, 2020
Throughout its decorated athletic history, Pitt has produced numerous phenomenal athletes. The greater Pittsburgh area has also been home to some of the greatest high school athletes of all time. While it is always fulfilling to see former Panther athletes succeed at the professional level, it is perhaps even more special to see homegrown talent shine at Pitt.
The Panthers ended their three-game winning streak with the loss to NC State on Saturday.

Defense can’t be counted on to bail out Panthers every week

By Henry Jackson, Staff Writer • October 4, 2020
It’s been said that all good things must come to an end, and NC State put a quite sudden end last Saturday to Pitt’s glamorous season-opening run. The Wolfpack delivered a shocking 30-29 upset under the gloomy gray skies at Heinz Field.
Sophomore forward Amanda West (9) celebrates with her teammates after scoring a goal on Syracuse during Pitt’s 2-0 victory over the Orange on Sept. 17.

Pitt soccer’s reinvention is ready for the spotlight

By Alexander Ganias, Staff Writer • October 4, 2020
Soccer in the United States has typically taken a back seat to other sports, but Pitt fans should take notice of the high-level soccer being played in Oakland.
Column | Narduzzi must trust first-year talent to maximize offensive potential

Column | Narduzzi must trust first-year talent to maximize offensive potential

By Kyle Saxon, Staff Writer • October 2, 2020
Despite boasting one of the premier defenses in the country, Pitt has left something to be desired on the offensive side of the football.
The Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, left, jostles for position under the basket with the Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler (22) in Miami on Dec. 13, 2019.

NBA Finals: Lakers will sweep outmatched Heat

By Sam Krimins, Staff Writer • October 2, 2020
The Los Angeles Lakers, led by superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, began their highly-anticipated NBA Finals series against Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat this week.
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