The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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
Tampa Bay quarterback Jameis Winston (3) attempts a pass in the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sept. 24, 2017. (Carlos Gonzalez/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

Waiver Wire Weekly: Gabriel and Mack are best bets

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • October 16, 2018
If you happen to own Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown and James Conner, fear not — these players should be able to fill in admirably in the NFL’s Week 7.
Then-quarterback for Notre Dame DeShone Kizer scores a touchdown on a 2-yard against Pitt in the fourth quarter at Heinz Field Nov. 7, 2015. Notre Dame won 42-30.

Notre Dame fends off upset, tops Pitt 19-14

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • October 13, 2018
The Fighting Irish fought their way back against Pitt, taking their first lead with 5:43 left in the game. That would prove to be the final score.
Senior captain Quintin Wirginis (58) lunges for Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley (9).

Pitt football loses Wirginis, Sears on same day

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • October 10, 2018
The Panthers lost two players — redshirt senior middle linebacker Quintin Wirginis and sophomore tight end Tyler Sear — due to an injury and a leave of absence, respectively.
Pitt's defensive line celebrates redshirt sophomore Therran Coleman's overtime interception against Syracuse Saturday afternoon.

Three takeaways from Pitt’s OT homecoming win

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • October 7, 2018
Now halfway through the season, it’s becoming clearer what we can expect to see from Pitt on a weekly basis. Here’s what Saturday revealed about the team:
Junior wide receiver Maurice Ffrench (2) receives a pass during the end of the second quarter.

No ex’Cuse: Panthers beat Syracuse 44-37 after weather delay, overtime

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer • October 6, 2018
The senior running back tandem of Qadree Ollison and Darrin Hall carried Pitt to an overtime victory, rushing for a combined 299 yards and three touchdowns.
Homecoming should build community, scrap outdated traditions

Homecoming should build community, scrap outdated traditions

By Angela Koontz, For The Pitt News • October 4, 2018
Homecoming court and football games are fun traditions, but they don’t make the most of what homecoming has to offer. Smaller networking events are better to help students interact with alumni.
Panther Pitt fans cheer “Let’s go Pitt” while “Sweet Caroline” played during Pitt’s game against Georgia Tech Sept. 15.

Touching me, touching you: The story behind ‘Sweet Caroline’ at Pitt

By Tessa Sayers, Staff Writer • October 3, 2018
Just like any great idea Pitt students have, the school’s most beloved tradition of singing “Sweet Caroline” was born at Hemingway’s Cafe, in 2008.
Pitt's James Conner evades Syracuse's Ted Taylor in the second quarter Nov. 26, 2016, at Heinz Field. Pitt won, 76-61.

Prediction: Orange to squeeze out victory over Panthers

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer • October 3, 2018
Syracuse looks to bounce back from a narrow loss against No. 4 Clemson, while the Panthers are reeling from a blowout loss to No. 12 UCF.
Senior running back Qadree Ollison (30) picked up 49 yards at Pitt's 45-14 loss to UCF Saturday. (Photo by Anna Bongardino | Visual Editor)

Three takeaways from Pitt’s 45-14 loss to UCF

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 30, 2018
The Panthers produced their worst game of the season Saturday against the University of Central Florida, allowing a season-high 568 yards and gaining a season-low 272 yards.
Pitt Athletic’s “Pitt: Beyond the Script” TV show is the first sports show Pitt has produced in over a decade. (Photo courtesy of Pitt Athletics)

Column: New Pitt show has yet to go ‘Beyond the Script’

By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer • September 26, 2018
Pitt Athletics says it's looking to expose fans to every Panther sports team with its new television show “Pitt: Beyond the Script," but it could do better.
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