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Pitt script helmets

Pitt script helmets

By Photo courtesy of Pitt Athletics October 28, 2014

Pitt wore these script decals on its helmets in Saturday's game against Georgia Tech.

Pitt brings script helmets back for Homecoming

Pitt brings script helmets back for Homecoming

By Joey Niklas / Staff Writer October 28, 2014

Oh what a day Friday, Oct. 24 was — all due to an announcement from Pitt athletics. Based on the Twitter and media reaction, it seemed like Pitt had won the National Championship that Friday. But the...

Andy Dalton

Andy Dalton

By MCT Campus October 28, 2014

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton passes in the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys.

Fan confessional: The struggles of inconsistency

Fan confessional: The struggles of inconsistency

By Imaz Athar / Staff Writer October 28, 2014

I used to be a Cincinnati Bengals fan. Before Steelers supporters hunt me down, let me explain why I stopped being a fan. It happened during the 2005 NFL playoffs.For much of my early childhood, I lived...

Dana Holgorsen

Dana Holgorsen

By MCT Campus October 27, 2014

Dana Holgorsen has said he wants to schedule Pitt in non-conference games, but no efforts have been made towards doing that.

Pitt should stay away from WVU in non-conference

Pitt should stay away from WVU in non-conference

By Ryan Bertonaschi / Senior Staff Writer October 27, 2014

Last Tuesday, the University of Notre Dame announced its football games against ACC opponents through the next decade. The Fighting Irish will now play Pitt in the century-old rivalry just five times over...

Dana Holgersen

Dana Holgersen

By MCT Campus October 23, 2014

Dana Holgersen, head coach of West Virginia, now competes with Pitt mostly just for recruits.

What rivalries? Pitt's relationship with PSU, WVU changing

What rivalries? Pitt’s relationship with PSU, WVU changing

By Joey Niklas / For The Pitt News October 23, 2014

Rivalries have helped build college football into the financial machine that it is today. The Red River Shootout between Texas and Oklahoma — played in Dallas — and the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail...

Good behavior

Good behavior

By MCT Campus October 22, 2014

Aldon Smith (99) looks to potentially garner a reduced suspension after multiple transgressions.

NFL lacks firmness in handing out suspensions

NFL lacks firmness in handing out suspensions

By Alex Wise / Staff Writer October 22, 2014

And the NFL’s hot streak continues!According to multiple recent media reports, the National Football League sources have confirmed that suspended 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith could have his ban cut by...

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