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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

The Cincinnati Bengals selected Tyler Boyd in the 2nd round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Pitt football notebook: Week eight

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer October 26, 2015

With a primetime Thursday night matchup against North Carolina this week, Pat Narduzzi and his No. 23 Panthers hope to cement themselves as ACC Coastal Division contenders against the Tar Heels. In order...

Wide Receiver Tyler Boyd makes a critical catch in the game against Syracuse on Saturday.  Photo courtesy of Bryan Cereijo | The Daily Orange

Narduzzi makes another big fourth quarter call in win over Syracuse

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer October 25, 2015

On fourth and seven at his own 48-yard line, Pitt football head coach Pat Narduzzi didn’t think twice about calling the gutsiest available play. After two late fourth down conversions against Georgia...

Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Jarrett, No. 25 Pitt ready for road game at Syracuse

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer October 23, 2015

Tyrique Jarrett will hardly hear the opposing fans in the enclosed Carrier Dome on Saturday, as Pitt’s football team prepared for the roar in practice with speakers simulating crowd noise. “We go...

Damon Wilson is looking forward to seeing the court after a tough offseason
Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

After trying offseason, Wilson ready for impact on court

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer October 21, 2015

With the NCAA questioning his academic eligibility following graduation, Pitt basketball commit Damon Wilson was angry. Before the NCAA eventually deemed him eligible for collegiate play in September,...

Nate Peterman winds up for a pass.  Emily Klenk | Staff Photographer

Pitt football notebook: Week 7

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer October 19, 2015

With a new coach, quarterback and swagger, the Pitt football team is positioning itself as a conference contender.. Following Staurday’s road win at Georgia Tech, the Panthers are now at the top of...

Pitt defense takes down Virginia touchback Daniel Hamm on Saturday.  Emily Klenk | Staff Photographer

Narduzzi, Pitt ready for deceptive Georgia Tech offense

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer October 15, 2015

Some harsh words can describe Pitt’s six-turnover, 56-28 loss to Georgia Tech last season — nightmare, disaster, debacle. Wide receiver Tyler Boyd looked at it in grimmer terms. “It was like hell,”...

Qadree Ollison finds a hole. Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Narduzzi and company not taking 1-3 Cavaliers lightly for homecoming weekend

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer October 9, 2015

Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi doesn’t put special emphasis on any game — even in the case of Pitt’s Saturday homecoming game against Univeristy of Virginia. “It will be my first homecoming...

Pitt football notebook: Week Five

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer October 6, 2015

Pat Narduzzi is coming off of his first conference win as head coach, a 17-13 defensive showcase on the road at Virginia Tech. Now, he aims to keep his players’ confidence in check. Narduzzi emphasized...

Meghan Sunners | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt football prepares for Virginia Tech, ACC play

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer October 1, 2015

For Pitt offensive lineman Adam Bisnowaty, history says everything that needs to be said about the football team’s upcoming game at Virginia Tech. “We’ve won the past five out of six so it doesn’t...

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On playoff seeding issue, Major League Baseball lacks behind

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer September 21, 2015

Imagine you’re the commissioner of the MLB. You, in theory, want what’s best for the sport, including increased viewership — especially considering the low ratings in last year’s World Series,...

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