Bobeck reflects on the highs, lows and in between of his TPN career

By Ben Bobeck, Senior Staff Writer • April 23, 2021

From quirky columns to pivotal features, senior staff writer Ben Bobeck reflects on the highs, lows and everything in between of his career at The Pitt News.

No. 1 Pitt men’s soccer foiled again by No. 4 Clemson in chance for NCAA tournament bid

By Ben Bobeck, Senior Staff Writer • April 17, 2021

The Tigers earned the ACC’s automatic NCAA tournament bid with the win, meaning Pitt will have to wait until selection day.

In four rocky years with sweeping changes, Terrell Brown embraces role in Pitt’s rebuild

By Ben Bobeck, Senior Staff Writer • March 10, 2021

Among it all, Brown has stood as a soft-spoken 6-foot-10 figure among the Pitt men’s basketball program, working quietly to serve as a brick in the foundation laid by the coach who did not recruit him.

Column | After decades of football mediocrity, Pitt has become basketball school

By Ben Bobeck, Senior Staff Writer • February 12, 2021

With the emergence of the Petersen Events Center as the prime location for a Panther event, senior staff writer Ben Bobeck argues basketball has been Pitt’s identity in the 21st century.

Column | Time for Pitt men’s basketball to prove it can get off the mat — and stay up

By Ben Bobeck, Senior Staff Writer • January 29, 2021

After two ugly losses and a daunting schedule looming ahead, the Panthers need another bounce-back response, and they need it fast.

What are the Odds: Bouncing back with bets on the gridiron and the pitch

By Ben Bobeck, Senior Staff Writer • October 30, 2020

After an unsuccessful college football slate last time around, senior staff writer Ben Bobeck hopes for a bounce back weekend on the sportsbook, putting his faith in Ohio State for a fierce rivalry matchup Saturday.

Equipped to adapt: Pitt Athletics hones in on finer details of equipment care

By Ben Bobeck, Senior Staff Writer • October 14, 2020

Pitt football has avoided the schedule-altering COVID-19 outbreaks that have afflicted other programs so far this season, thanks in no small part to Assistant Athletic Director Derek Moos and his student staff.

Pitt soccer parts ways with leading scorer Edward Kizza

By Ben Bobeck, Senior Staff Writer • October 8, 2020

Pitt soccer announced last week that Edward Kizza, the second highest goal scorer in program history, is no longer on the team.

What are the Odds: Full football slate awaits

By Ben Bobeck, Staff Writer • October 2, 2020

Welcome back to a new season of What Are The Odds.

Narduzzi talks future opponents, stars

By Ben Bobeck, Senior Staff Writer • September 22, 2020

Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi talked about new uniforms, opponents and future stars making contributions in the Syracuse game.