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The Pitt News

Taylor Swift, right, watches from a suite alongside Travis Kelce's mother, Donna Kelce, inside Arrowhead Stadium during the first half of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo.

Counter-point | The media and fans are taking Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship too far

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor October 2, 2023

This column is part of a point-counterpoint series. To read the opposing side, click here. Here’s an interesting fact about myself — I grew up about 20 minutes away from Taylor Swift’s hometown...

Junior tight end Gavin Bartholomew (86) celebrates with teammates following a successful play during a game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Acrisure Stadium on Sept 9, 2023.

Column | Pitt football players that could have a job in the pros next year

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor September 27, 2023

Every young football player dreams of playing in the NFL. From playing in front of thousands of fans to getting paid millions of dollars, the allure of the pros inspires young players from across the country...

Junior tight end Gavin Bartholomew (86) celebrates after a play during Saturday night's game against UNC at Acrisure Stadium.

Drake Maye and North Carolina torch Pitt football 41-24

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor September 23, 2023

Pitt football’s early season woes continue. The Panthers (1-3, ACC 0-1) fell to No. 17 North Carolina (4-0, ACC 1-0) 41-24 on Saturday night at Acrisure Stadium. The Tar Heels proved they were the...

Redshirt Senior Quarterback Phil Jurkovec (5) throws a pass during the Backyard Brawl in Morgantown, West Virginia, on Saturday.

Feature | Fans and media alike point fingers following Pitt football’s 17-6 loss to West Virginia

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor September 18, 2023

Pitt football’s energy was palpable during its warm-ups at the Backyard Brawl in Morgantown on Saturday night. The Panthers’ players — eager to down the Mountaineers for the second straight year...

‘Country roads, take me home’: Pitt football falls flat in Backyard Brawl, loses to West Virginia 17-6

‘Country roads, take me home’: Pitt football falls flat in Backyard Brawl, loses to West Virginia 17-6

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor September 16, 2023

At the start of the fourth quarter of the Backyard Brawl on Friday night, a tune familiar to Pitt fans began to play at Mountaineer Field in Morgantown, West Virginia. As Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond...

Pitt's volleyball team celebrates a score against Oregon in the Fitzgerald Field House on Thursday night.

No. 8 Pitt volleyball falls to No. 7 Oregon 3-2 in a nail-biter

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor September 15, 2023

No. 7 Pitt volleyball (6-2, ACC 0-0) fell to No. 8 Oregon (7-1, PAC-12 0-0) 3-2 on Wednesday night at the Fitzgerald Field House, despite a valiant comeback effort. The Panthers fell behind early, losing...

Players pile on each other during the Backyard Brawl on Thursday September 1st, 2022.

Preview | Pitt football prepares for Backyard Brawl against West Virginia

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor September 12, 2023

Pitt football’s 27-21 loss to Cincinnati last Saturday disappointed many Panthers fans, leaving many wondering how the program should proceed. From calls to replace redshirt senior quarterback Phil Jurkovec...

Offensive Lineman Chris Vangas celebrates after a victory in Morgantown on December 1st, 2007.

Column | The Backyard Brawl is the best rivalry in all of sports

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor September 12, 2023

One year ago, on a blisteringly hot Thursday evening in September, Pitt and West Virginia’s football teams took the field for a primetime season-opening matchup. But this was not a normal meeting between...

Redshirt Senior Quarterback Phil Jurkovec (5) gets tackled by opposing players during Saturday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Acrisure Stadium.

Pitt football comes up short of a comeback, falls to Cincinnati 27-21

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor September 9, 2023

Sometimes, teams can make incredible comebacks, inspiring their entire fanbase by defying the odds and pulling together a win in the face of adversity. Pitt football had a chance to do just that on...

Redshirt junior linebacker Solomon Deshields (23) celebrates after a touchdown during Pitt football's game against Rhode Island on Sept. 24, 2022.

Preview | Pitt football gears up to renew River City Rivalry with Cincinnati

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor September 7, 2023

After an 11-year hiatus, the River City Rivalry is finally back, as Pitt football will take on Cincinnati on Saturday night at Acrisure Stadium. Since they last met, both programs have changed immensely,...

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