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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
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.
Redshirt sophomore defensive back Jehvonn Lewis (41), left, and wide receiver junior Jaylon Barden (10) at the Blue vs. Gold spring football game on Saturday.

Nick Patti, linebackers standout in Pitt Spring Game as special teams, Kedon Slovis struggle

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor • April 12, 2022
Narduzzi will continue to “watch the tape” and decline to name any official starters for the foreseeable future. But there are certainly winners and losers from the Spring Game.
Jaylon Barden (10), a junior wide receiver, goes up for a pass against Jehvonn Lewis (41), a redshirt sophomore defensive back, at Pitt's spring game on Saturday.

Defenses dominate Pitt Spring Game, Gold takes down Blue 10-7

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor • April 9, 2022
Gold took down Blue 10-7 behind a solid performance from its defensive front-seven and a few explosive plays on offense
Heinz Field.

‘Lot of pieces to put together’: Narduzzi looks for players to stand out in Blue-Gold Game

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor • April 5, 2022
Pitt fans will get their first glimpse at the 2022 team this Saturday at Heinz Field for the annual Blue-Gold game at 1 p.m. Team captains will draft their teams to decide who is on which team.
Head football coach Pat Narduzzi smiles during NFL Pro Day last Monday.

‘Pitt is truly home’: Narduzzi signs contract extension through 2030 season

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor • March 28, 2022
Athletic director Heather Lyke signed head football coach Pat Narduzzi to a new contract, keeping him in the Steel City through the 2030 season. The financial details of the new pact have not been released to the public.
Pittsburgh quarterback Davis Beville (17) looks to pass against Michigan State during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021.

Pitt quarterback Davis Beville enters transfer portal

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor • March 24, 2022
Pitt redshirt junior quarterback Davis Beville announced via Twitter on Thursday that he’s entering the transfer portal.
Pitt football head coach Pat Narduzzi at spring practice in 2021.

‘Detail and discipline’: Panthers put historic 2021 season in rearview, preparing for 2022 with spring practices

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor • March 4, 2022
The Panthers started their spring practices on Monday, and Narduzzi said the goal remains the same heading into the 2022 season.
Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett throws a pass during the NCAA Senior Bowl football game on Feb. 5 in Mobile, Alabama.

Pitt in the Pros: Trio of Panthers have much to gain at NFL combine

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer • March 1, 2022
Three former Panthers — Kenny Pickett, Damari Mathis and Cal Adomitis — all have a lot to gain and lose from their performances at the 2022 NFL combine this week.
Pitt fans cheer and yell during the third quarter of the ACC Championship football game on Dec. 4, 2021.

Column | Pitt moments that made fans want to drink, in celebration or sadness

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer • February 22, 2022
Being a Pitt fan is an emotional roller coaster and the Panthers can often drive their fans to the bottle. Big wins have caused them to pop champagne in celebration, but others compel them to down shots in defeat.
Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett throws a pass during the first half of the NCAA Senior Bowl football game on Feb. 5 in Mobile, Alabama.

Former Pitt football stars put on strong showing at 2022 Senior Bowl

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer • February 10, 2022
February marks the end of the NFL’s season and the beginning of draft season. NFL prospects — including three former Panthers — competed in last week’s Senior Bowl practices and game, hoping to increase their stocks in the upcoming NFL Draft.
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