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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

Quarterback Max Browne completed 17 of 24 passes on the day but relied mostly on short, underneath throws. (Photo by Anna Bongardino | Assistant Visual Editor)

Max Browne buckles in Panthers debut

By David Leftwich / Staff Writer September 4, 2017

As redshirt senior quarterback Max Browne hit wide receiver Jester Weah for the game-winning touchdown this Saturday against Youngstown State, Panther fans saw a flash of what made Browne a five-star recruit...

Heather Lyke was hired as Pitts athletic director in March 2017 and wasted no time building her team. (Photo by Jordan Mondell | Senior Staff Photographer)

Leave it to Lyke: Six months of progress

When Scott Barnes resigned as athletic director last December, the Pitt athletic department was left without a leader for the second time in two years. Over the next five months, three head coaches had...

Pat Narduzzi is looking to lead the Panthers to the ACC Championship game is his third year with the program. (Photo by Theo Schwarz / Senior Staff Photographer)

Narduzzi’s disciplinary actions prove continuing commitment

By Ryan Zimba / Sports Editor August 29, 2017

With his disciplinary actions against four players at the start of training camp, Pitt football coach Pat Narduzzi proved something the past three head coaches weren’t able to. He’s committed to...

Sweet Caroline will no longer be played in between the third and fourth quarters at Heinz Field. (Photo by Theo Schwarz | Senior Staff Photographer)

Column: ‘Sweet Caroline’ change not enough

By Ryan Zimba / Sports Editor August 27, 2017

The Pitt football program’s decision to alter the “Sweet Caroline” tradition was a step in the right direction for the team’s Heinz Field experience, but it could’ve — and should’ve — gone...

Mens basketball head coach Kevin Stallings has quickly become one of the most controversial figures in recent Pitt sports history, but he still deserves time to build his program. (Photo by John Hamilton | Editor-in-Chief)

Stallings needs time to execute plan

By Ryan Zimba / Sports Editor August 21, 2017

“No wonder the Bucs lost last night ... what a jackass.” “Tonight was probably the only setting in which [he] was not the most hated individual in the place.” “Maybe he will throw his back...

Pittsburghs professional teams, most notably the Steelers, have consistently made it difficult for the Panthers to gain a following amidst years of mediocrity. (Photo by Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer)

Pittsburgh pushes Panthers from spotlight

By Dominic Campbell / Staff Writer August 21, 2017

Walking around Pittsburgh, it’s hard to go too long without seeing someone wearing Steelers, Penguins or Pirates gear. The teams are some of the most decorated and storied franchises in American sports...

Max Browne (4) transferred to Pitt this winter and will begin the season as the starting quarterback. (Photo by Anna Bongardino | Visual Editor)

Top 5 ACC Kickoff takeaways

By Ryan Zimba | Sports Editor July 18, 2017

With less than two months until the start of the 2017 college football season, Pat Narduzzi and the Pitt football program are preparing for fall camp and the opening week game against the Youngstown State...

Senior forward Ryan Luther will have to improve his game and become a team leader if the Panthers are to compete in the ACC this season. (Photo by Wenhao Wu | Senior Staff Photographer)

Luther must manage unproven Panthers

By Wyatt Geller | For The Pitt News July 11, 2017

With the season just a few months away, the Pitt basketball team is in desperate need of a leader. But for second-year head coach Kevin Stallings, the options are scarce. The loss of seniors Michael...

Marc-Andre Fleury (29) blocks Chicago Blackhwaks center Nick Schmaltz (8) from scoring in March 2017. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Marc-Andre Fleury: great goalie, better person

By Ryan Zimba | Sports Editor June 27, 2017

It’s hard to believe Marc-Andre Fleury — the Penguins’ backup goalie — could mean so much to a team and its city. But when veteran goaltender Fleury was taken by the newly formed Vegas Golden...

Andrew McCutchen celebrates with Travis Snider after the teams 4-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants in May 2014. (Matt Freed/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/MCT)

Weak division gives battling Bucs opportunity

By David Leftwich | Staff Writer June 20, 2017

Don’t look now, but two months into the season, the Pittsburgh Pirates are still hanging around in the National League Central. Heading into May, the team was in last place in the division and looked...

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