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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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Five takeaways from Pitt's weekend bowl game

Five takeaways from Pitt’s weekend bowl game

By Dan Sostek / Assistant Sports Editor • January 4, 2015

After a loss that saw the team surrender a 28-point lead to the University of Houston in the fourth quarter of the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl on Friday, there’s a litany of negatives we can harp...

What you may have missed: Winter break rundown

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor • January 4, 2015

Students are just returning from break, about to begin the spring semester, but Pitt varsity sports have continued to compete during the intermission. Men’s and women’s basketball played a handful...

Fourth quarter collapse costs Pitt Armed Forces Bowl

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor • January 2, 2015

A late collapse lost Pitt the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl.Pitt, which led Houston 31-6 in the fourth quarter, surrendered two onside kicks and 29 fourth-quarter points to the Cougars in the loss.The...

Pat Narduzzi introduced as next head football coach

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor • December 26, 2014

Pat Narduzzi is officially Pitt’s next head football coach, and the 37th in the program’s history.Acting Athletic Director Randy Juhl introduced Narduzzi at a press conference Friday at 3:30 p.m....

Pat Narduzzi set to become Pitt’s next head football coach

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor • December 24, 2014

Michigan State defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi is set to be introduced as Pitt’s next head football coach, according to multiple reports.While the move has not yet been made official, several sources say...

Rookie Donald one of three former Panthers to earn Pro Bowl invite

Rookie Donald one of three former Panthers to earn Pro Bowl invite

By Dan Sostek / Assistant Sports Editor • December 24, 2014

Three former University of Pittsburgh football players– Aaron Donald, LeSean McCoy and Darrelle Revis– were named to the 2015 Pro Bowl roster, according to an NFL announcement Tuesday night.Donald,...

Chryst officially accepts head coaching job at Wisconsin

Chryst officially accepts head coaching job at Wisconsin

By Harrison Kaminsky / News Editor • December 17, 2014

After a week of speculation, Paul Chryst has officially resigned as Pitt’s head football coach to accept the same role at his alma mater, the University of Wisconsin.Wisconsin athletic director Barry...

A 6-6 record is just what we do: Six takeaways from Pitt's football season

A 6-6 record is just what we do: Six takeaways from Pitt’s football season

By Alex Wise / Staff Writer • December 8, 2014

College football’s regular season is over and — for the fourth time in as many years — Pitt finished the season with an even .500 record. On the bright side, the Panthers showed promise and can now...

Pitt to play Houston in Armed Forces Bowl

Pitt to play Houston in Armed Forces Bowl

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor • December 7, 2014

Pitt has been selected to play in the Armed Forces Bowl against Houston in Ft. Worth, Texas.The game is scheduled for Jan. 2, according to a 5:20 p.m. announcement on Sunday.Houston (7-5, 5-3 AAC) is led...

Aaron Donald announces restaurant opening in Oakland

Aaron Donald announces restaurant opening in Oakland

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor • December 6, 2014

Former Pitt defensive tackle Aaron Donald announced via his Twitter account on Saturday that he will be opening a restaurant in Oakland.AD's Pittsburgh Cafe — or AD's PCafe, as Donald called it — is...

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