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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 football head coach Pat Narduzzi discussed new uniforms, opponents and future stars in his weekly Monday press conference. Kaycee Orwig | Assistant Visual Editor

Narduzzi talks future opponents, stars

By Ben Bobeck, Senior Staff Writer • September 22, 2020
Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi talked about new uniforms, opponents and future stars making contributions in the Syracuse game.
First-year wide receiver Jordan Addison is tackled.

Despite flaws, Pitt handles business in ACC opener

By Henry Jackson, Staff Writer • September 20, 2020
In a defensive showdown where yards were scarce and points were even harder to come by, Pitt ultimately took care of business by stifling Syracuse in a misleadingly close 21-10 win on Saturday afternoon.
Head coach Pat Narduzzi addressed questions about the team’s first game, COVID-19 precautions, and the upcoming Syracuse game from reporters on Monday during his weekly press conference.

Narduzzi talks gameday procedures, rushing attack and Syracuse at latest presser

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • September 15, 2020
Narduzzi said that coming out of the tunnel to an empty Heinz Field felt different, expecting to see the band, cheerleaders and dance team forming a lane onto the field.
The Panthers opened the season with a 55-0 victory over the Austin Peay Governors on Saturday.

Panthers trounce Governors at empty Heinz Field to open season

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • September 12, 2020
The Panthers opened the season with a 55-0 victory over the Austin Peay Governors filled with highlights on both sides of the ball.
Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi (middle) points to players such as Rashad Weaver (left), Patrick Jones and Keyshon Camp to fill roles left by Jaylen Twyman (right) and Damarri Mathis.

Narduzzi, Pitt defense must overcome key losses to build off impressive 2019 season

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • September 1, 2020
After losing several valuable contributors from last year’s stout Panther defense, Narduzzi has a chance this year to prove his coaching prowess by overcoming adversity to produce one of the nation’s strongest defenses in 2020.
Pitt football announced its season opener and cornerback Damarri Mathis’ season-ending injury on Tuesday afternoon.

Pitt announces season opener, cornerback Mathis suffers devastating setback

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • August 25, 2020
Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi routinely emphasizes the importance of preparation. Speaking to reporters Tuesday afternoon, he seemed at slight unease with one obstacle in his team’s preparation this fall — Pitt’s incomplete schedule.
Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi called the NCAA "nonexistent" in his Zoom press conference Monday

Narduzzi discusses COVID concerns, Jaylen Twyman opt-out, and Joey Yellen waiver at latest presser

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • August 19, 2020
Narduzzi told reporters in attendance that the Pitt training facility is the safest place the players can be.
The Panthers hope to take another step toward the ultimate goal set by head coach Pat Narduzzi to add a 10th national title to a trophy case barren of recent additions.

Uncertainty hangs over season of promise for Pitt football

By Ben Bobeck, Senior Staff Writer • August 18, 2020
Now, after reaching the ACC Championship for the first time in 2018 to earn his first bowl win as the Panthers’ head coach, the time has come for that project to take another step forward toward what Narduzzi has boldly set as the ultimate goal — a 10th national title to add to a trophy case barren of recent additions.
Head football coach Pat Narduzzi opened his sixth training camp as head coach last week.

Narduzzi opens 2020 training camp with mixed optimism, uncertainty

By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor • August 10, 2020
Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi is a self-proclaimed optimist, and he said Friday even the stress of opening a football season in a pandemic hasn’t put a strain on his sunny outlook. 
In a written statement released on Tuesday afternoon, head football coach Pat Narduzzi publicly addressed his previous use of the word “thug.”

Narduzzi issues apology for past use of ‘thug’

By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor • June 9, 2020
Narduzzi publicly addressed the accusations, and the use of the word, for the first time in a written statement released on Tuesday afternoon.
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