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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Pitt’s defensive end duo of Rashad Weaver (pictured) and Patrick Jones II received AP All-America honors on Monday.

Column | Panther draft class filled with most first-round talent in years

By Tyler Mathes, Senior Staff Writer • November 18, 2020
The NFL Draft will be held April 29 to May 1 in Cleveland. Pitt comes in with a strong class including not only the six players listed below, but at least five others who have a shot at a late selection or at least might receive training camp invites.
Narduzzi addresses Ford, upcoming Florida State game

Narduzzi addresses Ford, upcoming Florida State game

By John Riskis, Staff Writer • November 3, 2020
Junior safety Paris Ford’s decision to opt out of the remainder of Pitt’s 2020 football season dominated discussions during Pitt football’s Monday press conference.
Paris Ford celebrates his interception during the third quarter against Syracuse.

Star safety Ford opts out of remaining 2020 football games

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • November 2, 2020
All-American candidate and starting safety for Pitt football’s stout defense, junior Paris Ford, has opted out of the remainder of the 2020 season, head coach Pat Narduzzi confirmed Monday afternoon.
Jaylen Twyman has received All-American honors and is a candidate for the Outland and Nagurski trophies.

Trio of Panthers pegged as Bednarik Award contenders

By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor • July 14, 2020
A trio of Pitt football defenders — redshirt junior safety Paris Ford, redshirt junior defensive tackle Jaylen Twyman and senior defensive end Patrick Jones II — were named to the Chuck Bednarik Award watchlist Monday.
With three sacks, Pitt’s front seven put up the most tackles behind the line on Duke quarterback Quentin Harris for the season during Saturday’s 33-30 victory over the Blue Devils.

Football Takeaways: Ford, defense shine again

By Jack Clay, Staff Writer • October 7, 2019
Paris Ford led another quality performance from Pitt's defense, but the offense must find more consistency if the Panthers want to run the table.
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