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The Pitt News

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The Pitt News

A small crowd watches as Pitt beats Virginia on a cold day last month. (Photo by Wenhao Wu | Assistant Visual Editor)

Column: Tarps a temporary cover for Pitt’s attendance problem

By Brandon Glass | Staff Writer November 14, 2017

As the game clock at Heinz Field ticked down on the Panthers Thursday night, the already prevalent splotches of bright yellow seats grew as the paltry crowd dispersed. The team’s chances to beat a 1-6...

(Illustration by Liam McFadden | Staff Illustrator)

Column | Bye-bye, Barstool: Sexist site does not deserve a serious platform

If you’re a sports fan who appreciates quality writing, in-depth coverage and analysis, you may follow ESPN, Sports Illustrated and FiveThirtyEight. If you’re a sports fan who loves lukewarm memes,...

First-year quarterback Kenny Pickett completed five of 13 passes in Pitt’s 35-17 loss to NC State. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Senior Staff Photographer)

Narduzzi’s quarterback shuffle costs Panthers

By Adin Link | For The Pitt News October 15, 2017

This season’s Panther football team has certainly not been afraid to make unconventional choices in their game plan, especially when it comes to the quarterback position. Pat Narduzzi has used two...

Pitt Panthers beat Rice Owls at Heinz Field Saturday afternoon with a final score of 42-10. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Staff Photographer)

Pitt offense bolstered Browne in matchup against Rice

By Abbot Zuk | Staff Writer October 1, 2017

It took until the last day of September for the Pitt Panthers to finally shake their losing streak and defeat the Rice Owls. This was only their second win of the season and their first since Sept. 2. Many...

Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi cohosts his radio show Thursdays at 6 p.m. with Bill Hillgrove. (Photo by Anna Bongardino | Assistant Visual Editor)

Pat Narduzzi’s football radio show review

By Grant Burgman | Staff Writer September 27, 2017

It’s easy to wonder if Pitt’s administration has to ask Bill Hillgrove his opinion before they hire a coach, because more times than not they’re also hiring his cohost. Hillgrove, the play-by-play...

(Illustration by Liam McFadden / Staff Illustrator)

Column: NCAA transfer rules unfair to student athletes

By Dominic Campbell | Staff Writer September 26, 2017

Nick Saban, head coach of Alabama football and four-time national championship winner, is poised to be paid an astounding $11 million this year and has an eight-year deal that will pay him $65 million...

(Illustration by Garrett Aguilar / Staff Illustrator)

Column: Watching sports forges connections, unites in history

By Abbot Zuk | For The Pitt News September 19, 2017

Whether it was my mother or father taking me to a ball game, or everyone in Catholic grade school sporting Steelers jerseys on Fridays before pivotal games — sports have been ingrained in me since the...

Oklahoma State quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) looks to pass under pressure from Texas Christian defensive end Isaiah Chambers (99) on Saturday, Nov. 19. (Richard W. Rodriguez/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS)

Cowboys’ combo more threatening than PSU

By Abbot Zuk | For The Pitt News September 13, 2017

Trace McSorley’s aerial attack and Saquon Barkley’s electrifying footwork from Saturday’s football game against Penn State will look like child’s play compared to what senior quarterback Mason...

Tyler Boyd finished this week with a lackluster performance. (Matt Hawley / Staff Photographer)

Column: How former Panthers fared week one of the NFL

By Dominic Campbell | Staff Writer September 12, 2017

The NFL regular season started last Thursday, and while some familiar Pitt alumni took to the field once again, some new Panthers joined them in the hopes of making it to the Super Bowl. Pitt is known...

Narduzzi announced a media blackout ahead of the Saturday game against the Penn State Nittany Lions. (TPN file photo)

Panthers need press: Narduzzi’s blackout is unnecessary and limits coverage

By Ryan Zimba | Sports Editor September 7, 2017

Two weeks ago, the alteration of Pitt football’s biggest tradition — singing “Sweet Caroline” at the end of the third quarter — left the program searching for a new tradition to take its place. Thanks...

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