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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
Fans cheer with redshirt freshman wide receiver Myles Alston (20) after Pitt won the Backyard Brawl Thursday night.

Takeaways from the Backyard Brawl | Slovis is the guy, don’t panic about the run defense

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor • September 5, 2022
Sports Editor Dalton Coppola shares his observations and takeaways from last week’s Backyard Brawl, including his thoughts on the new-look offense and Kedon Slovis.
Pittsburgh's Steve Malinchak (7) and teammates celebrate their 13-9 upset win over No. 2 West Virginia Dec. 1, 2007, in Morgantown, W.Va.

‘Fired up’: Despite long break, still no love lost in Backyard Brawl rivalry

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor • August 30, 2022
The last time the two teams clashed on the gridiron was in 2011 — when most of the current players were in middle and elementary school. Most Pitt players have no reason to have any disdain for West Virginia. But it seems the Pitt coaches are making a point to make sure their players know how much this game means to both of the fanbases.
Pitt football players practice on Thursday.

Column | Enjoy the hype around Pitt football, but take it one game at a time

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor • August 28, 2022
The message to Pitt fans should be to enjoy the hype surrounding the Panthers, but to not declare this season a failure if Pitt isn’t in the college football playoff.
A Pitt football player holds his helmet at Pitt’s football training camp at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex in August.

Panthers playing to prove they’re ‘here to stay’ in 2022

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor • August 25, 2022
Members of the media submitted their ACC pre-season polls, and just three of the 164 voters predicted Pitt to repeat as champions. Not only do the voters think that Pitt won’t win the conference, they also view the Panthers as underdogs to win the Coastal Division. Miami received 98 votes — 60 more than Pitt did — to win the Coastal. 
Head coach Pat Narduzzi at Pitt football's first practice of training camp on Monday.

‘Going hunting ourselves’: Panthers look to prove they’re more than one-hit-wonders

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor • August 2, 2022
Narduzzi and the Panthers began their hunt for another championship on Monday as the team had its first practice of training camp. Narduzzi said the Panthers will carry 110 players during this year’s training camp, in accordance with NCAA rules. 
Acrisure Stadium, formerly called Heinz Field, in North Shore.

Acrisure Insurance buys naming rights to Steelers, Pitt venue on North Shore

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor • July 12, 2022
Pitt football will no longer play its home games at Heinz Field. The longstanding partnership between Heinz and the Pittsburgh Steelers came to an end this week when the Steelers announced that the naming rights to the stadium now belong to Acrisure Insurance. Pitt has shared the venue with the Steelers since its opening in 2001.
Pitt players line up during the Blue vs. Gold spring football game in April.

Column | Pitt football doesn’t need to change its uniforms

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor • June 21, 2022
Pitt football boasts some of the best uniforms in football and there’s no reason to stray from them. Sure, the color scheme goes against the grain when it comes to the other teams in the city. But the blue and gold is what Pitt is all about — embrace it.
Former Panther Aaron Donald gets big raise, becomes highest paid defensive player in NFL history

Former Panther Aaron Donald gets big raise, becomes highest paid defensive player in NFL history

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor • June 8, 2022
Head coach Pat Narduzzi’s pitch to defensive line recruits just got a whole lot stronger. Pitt alumnus and defensive lineman Aaron Donald signed the most lucrative deal for a defensive player in NFL history on Monday.
Pitt players line up during the Blue vs. Gold spring football game in April.

Column | What to expect from Pitt’s offense in 2022 sans Pickett, Addison, Whipple

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor • May 24, 2022
Cignetti has lofty expectations to meet after joining a program that just won a conference championship. Right now, establishing a run game that will chip away at opposing defenses is his best option. This team will win and lose games in the trenches this season.
Louis Riddick on the set of SportsCenter during ESPN's coverage of Super Bowl LVI in Anaheim, California in February.

‘Just one big family’: Louis Riddick talks commencement speech, Pitt football and Kenny Pickett

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor • April 21, 2022
Former Pitt football defensive back Louis Riddick isn’t afraid to hide his love for his alma mater. Chancellor Patrick Gallagher has tabbed the former Pitt football player and now nationally renowned football analyst as Pitt’s class of 2022 commencement speaker.
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