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Even with the injury, Conner continued to be active in the community, here surrounded by  members of the Shadyside chapter of the Boys and Girls Club after receiving an award for his service in September of 2015.
Anh Vu | Staff Photographer

James Conner honored for community service

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor September 15, 2015

Pitt junior running back James Conner arrived at the Shadyside chapter of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania Tuesday afternoon prepared to dole out advice to children — but to his surprise,...

Pitt QB Nathan Peterman (4) is a preseason candidate for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. Jeff Ahearn / Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt football notebook: Week three

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor September 14, 2015

Before Pitt sets off for Kinnick Stadium, questions about position battles and health linger following a 24-7 win at Akron on Saturday. Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi addressed his team’s quarterback controversy,...

Pitt News File Photo

Scheduling rivals could provide boon to football attendance

By Stephen Caruso / Assistant Sports Editor September 14, 2015

Two weeks ago, I wrote a column calling for Pitt and West Virginia to renew the Backyard Brawl. Last Thursday, by pure happenstance, fate intervened — in the form of Pitt and WVU AD’s Scott Barnes...

Backup quarterback Nate Peterman finished Pitt's 24-7 win in Akron after leading a touchdown drive to end the second half. | Jeff Ahearn / Assistant Visual Editor

Quarterback controversy brewing for Pitt after win in Akron

By Stephen Caruso / Assistant Sports Editor September 13, 2015

Doug Flutie or Rob Johnson? Cardale Jones or J.T. Barrett? Nate Peterman or Chad Voytik? Because of a touchdown drive from the backup quarterback to end the first half against Akron on Saturday, Pitt...

Pitt defeats Akron 24-7 to advance to 2-0

Pitt defeats Akron 24-7 to advance to 2-0

By Stephen Caruso / Assistant Sports Editor September 12, 2015

AKRON, Ohio — It was steel city football in steel city weather in a city of rubber. The home of Goodyear Tires is also home to InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field, where Pitt beat Akron 24-7 on a rainy...

Pitt News File Photo

Pitt renews Backyard Brawl with West Virginia

By Stephen Caruso / Assistant Sports Editor September 10, 2015

Pitt announced four future matchups with rival West Virginia, with the first scheduled for 2022 in Pittsburgh. The Panthers will host the Mountaineers on Sept. 17, 2022.  The next matchup will be...

Meghan Sunners / Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt putting 2014 loss behind them in preparation for Akron game

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer September 9, 2015

Two days after its opening victory against Youngstown State, the Pitt football team took a monumental blow, losing star running back James Conner for the entire season to a torn MCL. On Saturday, they’ll...

However, a second quarter injury against the Penguins resulted in an MCL injury that led Conner to miss the rest 2015 year, Pat Narduzzi's first. Meghan Sunners | Senior Staff Photographer

James Conner out for year with torn MCL

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor September 7, 2015

Following an injury against Youngstown State University on Saturday, Pitt junior running back James Conner will miss the remainder of the season because of a torn MCL in his right knee, head coach Pat...

Pitt Football Notebook: Narduzzi reflects on debut

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer September 7, 2015

Coming off of a close 45-37 first week victory over Youngstown State University, Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi had plenty to talk about in his weekly press conference. While the main takeaway was running...

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