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Change the system to avoid pay-for-play scandals

By Will Schulman | For The Pitt News • November 1, 2017

The Federal Bureau of Investigation made headlines in the sports world when it arrested 10 people Sept. 26 for a pay-for-play scandal, in which coaches, agents and shoe company employees sent and received...

Don’t punt on LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports

By Henry Glitz | Opinions Editor • September 7, 2017

When Pitt’s football team faces off against Penn State tomorrow at Beaver Stadium, both teams will continue a tradition which began in the 19th century — but in a vastly different culture. At the...

Former Pitt FB Conredge Collins files lawsuit against AAC, NCAA

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor • October 5, 2016

Former Pitt fullback Conredge Collins joined athletes from 42 other universities in a class action complaint on Tuesday against two national athletic entities regarding the lasting effects of concussions. The...

Selection Committee could tweak rules to curb surprises

By Chris Puzia / Contributing Editor • March 15, 2016

Every Selection Sunday, some teams and fan bases will inevitably call foul on why their squad misses its shot to, well, take more shots. Part of this frustration likely comes from the NCAA Selection Committee’s...

Editorial: Colleges must ensure that all student athletes graduate, injured or not

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • October 27, 2015

When star running back and ACC Player of the Year James Conner sustained an MCL tear during the first game of the season, Pitt’s football team seemed doomed. But what about Conner’s career and quality...

College athletes require a union

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor • September 11, 2015

You don’t have to scour the landscape of collegiate athletics to find examples of malpractice and mistreatment. Recently, the Virginia Tech Hokies football team’s fine implementation system became...

Litany of rule changes in place for upcoming men’s, women’s basketball seasons

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor • June 9, 2015

On Monday, the NCAA announced the implementation of significant rule changes in both men’s and women’s basketball. Highlighted below are some of the key developments, as well as the NCAA’s rationale...

Five key obstacles to tackle for new AD Barnes

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor • May 28, 2015

When Pitt introduced Scott Barnes as Pitt’s athletic director in late April, he assumed the face of an entire athletic department fielding numerous questions — especially following the dismissal of...

Pitt softball drops tournament opener to California

By Stephen Caruso / Contributing Editor • May 16, 2015

An early lead doesn’t always mean success. Though Pitt struck first in their first game of the NCAA Tournament yesterday, the University of California, Berkeley Golden Bears responded immediately, sealing...

Hypocrisy apparent in recent Todd Gurley suspension

By Dan Sostek / Assistant Sports Editor • November 12, 2014

“The only guy that has stopped [Georgia running back Todd Gurley] was the autograph guy,” Auburn defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson was quoted as saying earlier this week.This happens to be the case...