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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
Heinz Field will open fully to spectators for the first time since 2019 at this Saturday’s football game against UMass.

What to expect at Heinz Field for Pitt football’s 2021 opener

By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor • August 31, 2021
Because of the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, Pitt played most of its home schedule last year in front of sparsely populated or wholly empty stands. But that will change on Saturday afternoon, when the home of the Panthers opens itself fully to spectators for the first time since 2019.
Pitt football returns experience on the offense, such as sophomore running back Israel Abanikanda.

Preview | Pitt football poised for a solid season in 2021

By Carson Zaremski, Staff Writer • August 31, 2021
Here’s what Panther fans can expect from Narduzzi and his squad heading into the 2021 season.
Sophomore running back Israel Abanikanda (2) at Pitt football’s training camp on Thursday.

Uncertainty surrounding defensive back, kicker positions as Pitt football wraps up training camp

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor • August 26, 2021
After three consecutive days north of 80 degrees accompanied by high humidity, head coach Pat Narduzzi and his staff concluded training camp Thursday.
From sleeping in his junior college’s stadium press box to being one of the most well-respected young assistant coaches in the nation, Brennan Marion is ready to lead the wide receivers in his inaugural campaign with the Panthers.

After taking detour from his NFL dreams, Brennan Marion is back home to lead Pitt’s receivers

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor • August 24, 2021
Although the position with Pitt is a job Marion coveted since entering the coaching profession, it took a couple of detours from his original goal to get here.
Now that Panther fans can return to the stands, there are a few dates that they should circle from multiple sports, such as men’s and women’s soccer.

Tracking marquee matchups of the fall semester for Pitt athletics

By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor • August 24, 2021
Pitt athletics announced two weeks ago that they would hold on-campus events without attendance restrictions this fall. Now that Panther fans can return to the stands, there are a few dates they should circle. Some of the best in the country at their respective sports are traveling to Oakland this semester, and Pitt’s venues will host some high-leverage matchups.
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
An ACC-leading six Panthers heard their name called during this year's NFL draft, leaving the roster looking much different heading into the 2021 campaign. Here are the position groups that will lead the way.
Pitt super-senior quarterback Kenny Pickett became the first Panther to announce an endorsement deal on Thursday afternoon

Pickett, Oaklander announce first NIL partnership for a Pitt athlete

By Stephen Thompson, Senior Staff Writer • July 16, 2021
Pitt super-senior quarterback Kenny Pickett became the first Panther to announce an endorsement deal on Thursday afternoon. Pickett tweeted that he is partnering with The Oaklander Hotel on Bigelow Boulevard for his first NIL deal and will treat the offensive line to what he calls weekly “Hog Dinners” at Spirits and Tales, a restaurant on the hotel’s top floor.
Pitt Head Coach Pat Narduzzi and his staff racked up four verbal commitments just this weekend after players took their official visits to the Steel City.

Pitt football off to lively start in 2022 class recruiting period

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor • June 29, 2021
The 2022 recruiting class has gotten off to a quick start for the Panthers. Narduzzi has been able to secure 11 verbal commitments.
Ahead of a 2021-22 school year where many of Pitt’s teams have lofty hopes, senior staff writer Kyle Saxon ranks the top five athletic programs to watch next year.

Column | The top five Pitt programs to watch in 2021

By Kyle Saxon, Senior Staff Writer • June 28, 2021
Over the past year, several Panther teams reached unprecedented heights and are poised to find even more success in the coming season.
Students have plenty of opportunities to enjoy joining the exciting culture that comes with being a Pitt fan.

New and old, Pitt football boasts exciting traditions

By Carson Zaremski, Staff Writer • June 25, 2021
Pitt fans from all over come together every season to carry on tradition and Hail to Pitt. The University has one of the most storied teams in college football history and boasts a variety of traditions surrounding the program — both old and new.
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