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Pitt Athletic’s “Pitt: Beyond the Script” TV show is the first sports show Pitt has produced in over a decade. (Photo courtesy of Pitt Athletics)

Column: New Pitt show has yet to go ‘Beyond the Script’

By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer September 26, 2018
Pitt Athletics says it's looking to expose fans to every Panther sports team with its new television show “Pitt: Beyond the Script," but it could do better.
Former Pitt offensive lineman Alex Officer at Pitt Pro Day on March 21. (Photo by Mackenzie Rodrigues | Contributing Editor)

Former Pitt lineman Alex Officer diagnosed with bone cancer

By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer September 25, 2018
Alex Officer, a former standout on Pitt’s offensive line, announced last week that he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer.
Redshirt senior running back Qadree Ollison (30) celebrates after running for Pitt's first touchdown against Georgia Tech.

Photos: Pitt Football vs. Georgia Tech

By Sarah Cutshall and Thomas Yang September 15, 2018

On a sunny Saturday afternoon, Pitt fans witnessed a complete turn-around of Panther football. Exhibiting a major improvement from last week’s game against Penn State, the Panthers showed promise both...

The Panthers edged out Georgia Tech at Heinz Field in 2016 with a final score of 37-34.

Prediction: Panthers to make comeback against Georgia Tech

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer September 13, 2018
This Saturday, Pitt will play Georgia Tech at Heinz Field. Both teams currently have records of 1-1, so they will both put up a fight to make comebacks and improve their starting records. If Pitt improves both offense and defense, they should have no problem beating out the Yellow Jackets.
Head football coach Pat Narduzzi announced tight end Charles Reeves' dismissal on Friday. (Photo by Kyleen Considine / Senior Staff Photographer)

Tight end Charles Reeves dismissed

By Joanna Li, Senior Staff Writer July 13, 2018
Reeves was dismissed without specific reason from the University, which cited "disciplinary actions."
Sophomore quarterback Kenny Pickett completed 13 of 23 passes for 140 yards during Saturday’s Blue and Gold game. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Visual Editor)

Spring Game analysis: Pitt defense shined while offense struggled

By Cale Berger | Staff Writer April 15, 2018

Pitt’s annual Blue and Gold Spring Game may be the first chance of the year for Pitt students, alumni and fans to tailgate and bring their favorite jerseys out of retirement, but it is also an opportunity...

Offensive tackle Chase Brown announced in June that he committed to Pitt football for the 2018 season. (Photo courtesy of Chase Brown)

Chase Brown brings talent to young Pitt offense

By Alex Lehmbeck, Staff Writer February 28, 2018

Offensive tackle Chase Brown announced in June that he will attend the University of Pittsburgh, marking the Panthers’ ninth commit of the 2018 recruiting class and — more interestingly — Brown’s...

Pitt football defensive line coach Charlie Partridge was promoted to assistant head coach. (Photo courtesy of Pitt Athletics)

Narduzzi rounds out staff for 2018 season

By Trent Leonard | Staff Writer February 28, 2018

Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi announced three coaching appointments Saturday, finalizing his 2018 staff. Narduzzi promoted defensive line coach Charlie Partridge to assistant head coach, hired...

Head coach Pat Narduzzi answers a question at a press conference introducing new defensive coordinator Randy Bates. (Photo by John Hamilton | Contributing Editor)

Pitt receives commit from 3-star recruit Erick Hallett II

Pitt football received another commit for the 2018 class in Erick Hallett II, according to a tweet posted Sunday morning. The 5-foot-11 and 175-pound defensive back is a 3-star recruit, according to...

Noah Palmer played defensive end and tight end while attending Thomas Jefferson High School in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania. (Photo courtesy of Noah Palmer)

Noah Palmer brings local flair to Pitt defense

By Alex Lehmbeck, Staff Writer January 24, 2018

Noah Palmer finished his high school football career with a win at Heinz Field. The 2018 Pitt football signee is hoping for many more victories in the stadium during the next four years — but this time...

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