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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

Matt Galambos (47) celebrates with teammates after the Panthers 42-39 win over Penn State Sept. 10. TPN File Photo

Pittsburgh Steelers sign Pitt LB Matt Galambos

By Ryan Zimba | Sports Editor May 15, 2017

Pitt linebacker Matt Galambos became the 13th Panther signed by a NFL team after the Pittsburgh Steelers gave him a contract Sunday following the team’s rookie minicamp. Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi...

Senior middle linebacker Matt Galambos was one of six Panthers named to the All-ACC Academic Team Wednesday. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Six Pitt football players named to All-ACC Academic Team

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor February 9, 2017

Already well represented on the various All-ACC teams for their performance on the field, members of the Pitt football team are now receiving accolades in the classroom. After placing four players on...

Pitt running back James Conner rushed for 117 yards and two touchdowns in the Panthers 42-39 victory over Penn State. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Editor’s Picks: Greatest Games of 2016

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor January 20, 2017

No. 3. — Sept. 10 - Pitt 42, Penn State 39 With 69,983 people in attendance — a record for a Pittsburgh sporting event — this game’s fame was set to reach epic proportions before the players...

Senior middle linebacker Matt Galambos (47) sings Pitts victory song with teammates after the Panthers 42-39 win over Penn State Sept. 10. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Saying Goodbye: Pitt seniors lament last loss, cherish memories made

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor January 3, 2017

The Pitt football team’s Pinstripe Bowl matchup against Northwestern was supposed to be a coronation of sorts for the Panthers’ 2016 senior class. After two 6-6 seasons under Todd Graham in 2013...

Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi gets the Panthers ready for their first ACC game of the season against the Tar Heels.  Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Panthers set to kick off 2016 football season Saturday

By Steve Rotstein / Sports Editor September 1, 2016

The Pitt football team will face a grueling three-week stretch against a dangerous trio of opponents in Penn State, No. 21 Oklahoma State and No. 22 North Carolina beginning Sept. 10. But even though...

Jeff Ahearn | Staff Photographer

12 Panthers set to honor James Conner at race on Saturday

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor February 26, 2016

Nearly three months after Pitt running back James Conner announced his diagnosis of Hodgkin Lymphoma, a group of his teammates have found a way to honor their star teammate. The University announced on...

Pitt looks for their first win against UNC as a member of the ACC
Pitt News File Photo

Pitt football readies for up-tempo Tar Heels

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer October 28, 2015

With a tough opponent, a national audience on ESPN and prime-time slot at 7 p.m., Pitt football’s Thursday night game against North Carolina has all the markings of a crucial matchup. Still, Pitt defensive...

Junior Matt Galambos made a critical reception in Pitts last game against Syracuse.  Photo courtesy of Bryan Cereijo | The Daily Orange

News and notes: Rankings, gametime, and honors

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor October 26, 2015

MOVIN’ ON UP Following their 23-20 win over Syracuse on Saturday, the Pitt football team jumped in the Associated Press Top 25 and also appeared in the USA Today Coaches’ Poll Top 25 for the first...

Hanna Hannesdottir and Matt Galambos star as Panthers of the Week this week.  Photos by Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Panthers of the Week

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor October 14, 2015

HANNA  HANNESDOTTIR, MIDFIELDER, WOMEN’S SOCCER- After a solid freshman campaign in 2014 in which she started the Panthers’ final 12 games, Hannesdottir finally connected on her first goal of 2015...

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