larry fitzgerald Archives

Idowu gets set for senior season

By Michael Nitti | Staff Writer • March 14, 2018

Pitt senior linebacker Oluwaseun Idowu first came to Oakland from North Allegheny High School in 2014. There, Idowu played running back but transitioned to linebacker shortly after walking onto the Pitt...

Glory Days: Former Panthers reflect on early-2000s showdowns vs. VT

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor • October 27, 2016

The No. 25 Virginia Tech Hokies are coming to Heinz Field Thursday night for a crucial conference showdown with the Pitt football team –– a visit that has been a death wish for the Hokies in the past. Tonight’s...

Fitzgerald, Donald named honorary coaches in Spring Game

By Dan Sostek / Assistant Sports Editor • April 1, 2015

The stars will be out at Highmark Stadium on April 18, as Pitt announced that former Panthers and current NFL stars Larry Fitzgerald and Aaron Donald will serve as honorary head coaches for the program’s...

Panthers in the NFL win postseason awards

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor • January 31, 2015

Arizona Cardinals and former Pitt wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald won the inaugural Art Rooney award on Saturday night. St. Louis Rams rookie defensive tackle Aaron Donald won the Associated Press defensive...

Pitt in the NFL: Larry Fitzgerald climbs in record books

By Brandon Duerr / for The Pitt News • November 10, 2014

For the second straight week, Larry Fitzgerald led the group of Pitt alumni in the NFL and made some noise in the league record books as well. At week 10, Fitzgerald and the Cardinals traveled back to...

Pitt in the NFL: Fitzgerald continues resurgence in week nine

By Brandon Duerr / For The Pitt News • November 3, 2014

Sunday’s week nine NFL games started out with a thriller in Houston as the Philadelphia Eagles won 31-21 with a backup quarterback.When starting quarterback Nick Foles broke his collarbone in the first...

Pitt in the NFL: Fitzgerald shows flashes of former self

By Chris Puzia / Sports Editor • October 27, 2014

Week eight in the NFL showcased almost unanimously strong performances from former Pitt players, and two of the individuals with better games this week played against each other.Sunday’s marquee matchup...

Fitzgerald regains form, McCoy solid again in NFL

By Jack DeMarco / Staff Writer • September 16, 2014

While some former Pitt stars like Larry Fitzgerald got back on track Sunday, others, like Aaron Donald, regressed slightly after excellent week-one performances.After a dismal outing in the season opener,...