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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

Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer

All content by Frankie Richetti
A player holds a football during the Pitt football spring game at Acrisure Stadium.

Column | Finding who I am

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer
April 21, 2023
A basketball at the Petersen Events Center.

Column | Players that Pitt men’s basketball should target in the transfer portal

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer
April 13, 2023
Pittsburgh guard Nelly Cummings drives between Georgia Tech guard Dallan Coleman and guard Kyle Sturdivant during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament, Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C.

Men’s basketball takeaways | March has created uncertainty for Panthers

By Richie Smiechowski and Frankie Richetti
March 11, 2023
Pitt scores during the men’s basketball game against West Virginia on Nov. 11, 2022.

Column | Pitt basketball is poised for tournament berth, but must avoid low-quadrant losses

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer
January 31, 2023
Graduate student guard Greg Elliott (3) yells after scoring during Pitt men's basketball's game against West Virginia earlier this month.

Greg Elliott hopes to use experience, leadership to lift Pitt basketball back to glory

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer
November 30, 2022
Senior quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) celebrates after a touchdown against Virginia Tech at Acrisure Stadium on Oct 8.

Takeaways | Both offense and defense shine in Pitt’s victory over Miami

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer
November 27, 2022
Redshirt senior defensive back Erick Hallett II (31) stands on the field surrounded by pigeons during Pitt football's game against Duke Saturday afternoon at Acrisure Stadium.

Pitt endures late push from Blue Devils, defeats Duke 28-26 on Senior Day

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer
November 19, 2022
Quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) passes the ball off to junior running back Israel Abanikanda (2) during Pitt football's game against Rhode Island on Sept. 24.

Preview | Pitt football prepares to take on Duke in battle of potent rushing games

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer
November 16, 2022
Pittsburgh's Israel Abanikanda (2) is taken down by Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Nov.. 12, 2022.

Takeaways | Pitt’s defense is on fire, offense should trust deep passing game

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer
November 14, 2022
Redshirt senior guard Nike Sibande (22) dribbles the ball down the court during the Pitt vs. Gannon men’s basketball exhibition game on Nov. 1, 2021.

Column | Nike Sibande should come off of the bench for Pitt men’s basketball

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer
October 31, 2022
Pittsburgh quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) passes against North Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022.

Pitt football falls to Tar Heels 42-24, dropping third conference game

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer
October 29, 2022
Pittsburgh running back Israel Abanikanda (2) attempts to get away from the grasp of Louisville defensive lineman YaYa Diaby, front right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.

Panthers fall to Louisville 24-10, snapping road winning streak

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer
October 22, 2022
Redshirt sophomore linebacker Solomon Deshields (23) celebrates after a touchdown during Pitt football's game against Rhode Island on Sept. 24.

Preview | Pitt football looks to take care of business on the road against Louisville

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer
October 19, 2022
Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz hits a solo home run during a game against the Washington Nationals in June at Nationals Park in Washington.

Column | The Pirates should follow the Guardians’ blueprint, build from within

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer
October 13, 2022
A Virginia Tech player is tackled during Saturday’s game against Virginia Tech at Acrisure Stadium.

Virginia Tech Takeaways | Abanikanda can’t keep winning games by himself

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer
October 10, 2022
A Georgia Tech player, left, and Pitt senior defensive back A.J. Woods (25) reach for the ball during Saturday’s game.

Georgia Tech Takeaways | Panthers are seeing history repeat itself

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer
October 2, 2022
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
Pitt footballs.

Takeaways from Western Michigan | Yarnell, Abanikanda impressive, kicker position needs to be reassessed

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer
September 18, 2022
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
Redshirt senior offensive lineman Marcus Minor (55) carries the U.S. flag into Acrisure Stadium before the Pitt vs. WVU football game Thursday night.

Preview | Panthers ready to welcome the Vols to Acrisure for second Johnny Majors Classic

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer
September 8, 2022
Devonshire pick-six lifts Pitt over Mountaineers in tug-of-war, win 38-31

Devonshire pick-six lifts Pitt over Mountaineers in tug-of-war, win 38-31

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer
September 1, 2022
Pitt football players at the start of a game at Acrisure Stadium.

Column | Breaking down the position groups in the Backyard Brawl

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer
August 31, 2022
Pitt graduate student guard Nelly Cummings (0).

‘Win above all else’: Nelly Cummings looks to put his hometown team back on the map

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer
August 12, 2022
Pittsburgh's John Hugley (23) looks to pass against Boston College's James Karnik (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game of the Atlantic Coast Conference men's tournament in March in New York.

Pitt men’s basketball to play 11 out-of-conference games ahead of ACC play in 2022

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer
July 19, 2022
Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz hits a solo home run during Monday’s game against Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington.

Column | The Pirates should not wait to extend Oneil Cruz

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer
June 29, 2022
Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi watches his team play against Michigan State in Atlanta during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game in December.

Narduzzi jumps out to hot start on recruiting trail, owns No. 21 class in country

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer
June 21, 2022
Pittsburgh head coach Jeff Capel works the bench during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Boston College at the Atlantic Coast Conference men's tournament on March 8 in New York.

Panthers land commitment from four-star guard, No. 37 high school prospect in country Dior Johnson

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer
June 14, 2022
Column | Pitt women’s basketball poised to make leap in 2022

Column | Pitt women’s basketball poised to make leap in 2022

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer
June 8, 2022
A Pitt player bats during a game against the University of Virginia in April.

Column | Inconsistency continues to keep Pitt baseball, Mike Bell out of national tournament

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer
May 31, 2022
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett participates in drills during an NFL football practice on Tuesday.

Column | Making the case for Kenny Pickett to be the Steelers’ starting quarterback

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer
May 24, 2022
Pitt junior wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) during a game against North Carolina State in Oct. 2020.

Column | Players come and go but Pitt football’s culture stands tall

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer
May 18, 2022
Senior guard Nike Sibande dribbles the ball down the court during the Pitt vs. Gannon men’s basketball exhibition game on Nov. 1, 2021.

Column | Capel, Pitt need to win at UNC to instill belief in hints of progress

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer
February 16, 2022
Jeff Capel is Pitt men’s basketball head coach.

Column | Capel deserves credit for instilling strong culture in men’s basketball

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer
February 1, 2022
Head football coach Pat Narduzzi and the team run out of the tunnel ahead of Pitt’s football game vs. UNC on Nov. 11.

Column | Pitt football’s 2021 season will serve as a launching pad for years to come

By Frankie Richetti, Staff Writer
January 11, 2022
Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne throws a pass during their game against Penn State in November, in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State won 30-27.

Pitt draws favorable matchup in Peach Bowl vs. Michigan State

By Frankie Richetti, Staff Writer
December 8, 2021
Keyshon Camp (10) and John Morgan III (6) embrace after a defensive play during the ACC Championship football game.

Column | ACC title game win sets up Pitt football for long term success

By Frankie Richetti, Staff Writer
December 6, 2021
Jordan Addison (3) and Kenny Pickett (8) celebrate the first touchdown at the Oct. 3, 2020, game against NC State.

ACC Championship game between Pitt, Wake Forest to feature no shortage of scoring

By Frankie Richetti, Staff Writer
December 1, 2021
Pitt junior linebacker SirVocea Dennis (7) and redshirt senior linebacker John Petrishen (0) tackle Syracuse quarterback Garrett Shrader (16) during Saturday’s game against Syracuse at Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York.

Column | Win at Syracuse paves way for ACC Championship preparation

By Frankie Richetti, Staff Writer
November 29, 2021
Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) scrambles as Virginia cornerback Nick Grant (1) pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Pittsburgh.

Pitt takes down Virginia 48-38 at Heinz Field, clinching Coastal Division

By Frankie Richetti, Staff Writer
November 20, 2021
Staff writer Frankie Richetti lays out potential ACC Coastal Division football championship results.

Hokies, Cavaliers and Panthers all still in contention for Coastal Division crown

By Frankie Richetti, Staff Writer
November 17, 2021
Pitt tight end redshirt senior Lucas Krull (7) runs with the ball during Thursday evening’s game against UNC at Heinz Field.

Column | Panther defense weathers the storm, survives against UNC, 30-23

By Frankie Richetti, Staff Writer
November 15, 2021
Duke running back Mataeo Durant (21) and Pitt defensive back Brandon Hill (9) collide as Durant holds the ball during Saturday’s game at Duke’s Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C.

Column | Panthers overcome slow start, demolish Duke

By Frankie Richetti, Staff Writer
November 8, 2021
Van Dyke dices up Panther defense as Miami defeats Pitt 38-34

Van Dyke dices up Panther defense as Miami defeats Pitt 38-34

By Frankie Richetti, Staff Writer
October 30, 2021
Pitt’s Brandon Hill (9), David Green (2), Sirvocea Dennis (7) and Wendell Davis (20) run down the field at Saturday’s game against Clemson University at Heinz Field.

Column | Pitt flips the script in 27-17 win over Clemson

By Frankie Richetti, Staff Writer
October 24, 2021
A UNH football player attempts to tackle sophomore running back Israel Abanikanda during the Pitt vs. UNH game in September.

Column | Key pieces break out for Pitt in 28-7 win over Virginia Tech

By Frankie Richetti, Staff Writer
October 18, 2021
Kenny Pickett eludes the defensive rush at the Pitt vs. Western Michigan game.

Column | ‘Kenny Heisman’ no longer a playful nickname as Pickett builds case

By Frankie Richetti, Staff Writer
October 12, 2021
Pitt linebacker Chase Pine and P.J. O’Brien walked into the game against New Hampshire on Sept. 25 at Heinz Field.

Column | Pitt’s offensive line is unsung hero in 52-21 win over Georgia Tech

By Frankie Richetti, Staff Writer
October 4, 2021
Quarterback Kenny Pickett and tight end Lucus Krull celebrate during Saturday's Homecoming game against the New Hampshire Wildcats at Heinz Field.

Pitt bounces back in dominating fashion on Homecoming, defeating UNH 77-7

By Frankie Richetti, Staff Writer
September 25, 2021
Bricen Garner makes a shoelace tackle while playing for Pitt in 2017.

Pitt graduates return to hometown, Heinz Field as the opponent

By Frankie Richetti, Staff Writer
September 21, 2021
No. 90 Deandre Jules of the Pitt Panthers faces Western Michigan players. The Panthers lost to the Western Michigan Broncos on Saturday afternoon.

Broncos stampede Panthers defense in 44-41 loss for Pitt

By Frankie Richetti, Staff Writer
September 18, 2021
After throwing for 285 yards in last Saturday’s 41-34 win over Tennessee, Pitt senior Kenny Pickett is now just 57 passing yards away from leaping Dan Marino for second place in career passing yards at Pitt.

Preview | Pitt returns home for clash with Western Michigan

By Frankie Richetti, Staff Writer
September 17, 2021
Pitt football hasn’t won more than eight games in a season since 2009, but this might be the season they end the double-digit win drought, argues senior staff writer Kyle Saxon.

Column | Takeaways from Pitt football’s win on the road against Tennessee

By Frankie Richetti, Staff Writer
September 14, 2021
Pitt's defense in action at Saturday's game against UMass.

Column | Talent disparity trumped execution in 51-7 rout of UMass

By Frankie Richetti, Staff Writer
September 5, 2021
According to staff writer Frankie Richetti, with a talented roster, Pat Narduzzi needs to put it all together or else his job could be on the line.

Column | It’s do or die for Pat Narduzzi in the 2021-22 season

By Frankie Richetti, Staff Writer
August 31, 2021
Pitt Football will look quite different on the defensive side of the ball, but writer Frankie Richetti believes the defense will pick up the slack lost to the NFL while the offense is led by returning quarterback Kenny Pickett.

Column | D-Line, QBs will lead the way in Pitt’s 2021 campaign

By Frankie Richetti, For The Pitt News
August 19, 2021
PNC Park, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates selected Henry Davis with the first overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft.

Column | Pirates selecting Henry Davis first overall sets them up for success

By Frankie Richetti, For The Pitt News
July 14, 2021
2022 guard Judah Mintz’s commitment last Friday seems to be just the start of an exciting few months of recruiting for Jeff Capel and his staff. The Panther program will host several more big-name recruits.

Top-recruit Judah Mintz kicks off start to Pitt Basketball’s 2022 recruiting class

By Frankie Richetti, For The Pitt News
June 23, 2021
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