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The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) looks to throw downfield against the Carolina Panthers in the second half on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The beginner’s guide to 2019 fantasy football

By Michael Elesinmogun, for the Pitt News • August 29, 2019
As the NFL season gets ready to begin on Thursday, fans are starting to put their fantasy football teams together. It’s a challenging process that brings plenty of uncertainty, leaving you to make educated guesses as you draft. To help with this drafting process, here are five dos and don'ts that will help prepare you for draft day — along with the biggest sleeper at every position that you may want to keep your eyes on.
Former Pitt running back and 2018 leading rusher Qadree Ollison made an appearance on NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football” show Tuesday morning to discuss his view that Pitt is RBU.

Does Pitt have a case for Running Back U?

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • April 17, 2019
Former Pitt running back Qadree Ollison recently asserted his case for Pitt as the premier producer of backfield talent.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws an incomplete pass under pressure from the Green Bay Packers’ linebacker Clay Matthews at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Nov. 15, 2018.

Take 5: Contract conversations headline April’s introduction

By Staff • April 3, 2019
From NFL contract negotiations to March Madness to the beginning of the MLB regular season: the first week of April provides action from all around the sports world. Russell WIlson demands an extension while Ronald Acuna cashes in. While Carsen Edwards was lighting up the NCAA Tournament, the NCAA made billions off the labor of student athletes. And the AAF collapses after a promising start.
After the combine, nfl.com gave Qadree Ollison an overall rating of 4.93, putting him in the second-lowest category a player can get.

Panthers show off at Pitt’s NFL Pro Day

By Sami Abu-Obaid, Staff Writer • March 20, 2019
Pitt held its annual Pro Day on Wednesday to give seniors who weren’t invited to the NFL Combine a chance to perform in front of NFL Scouts.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell signed a four-year, $52.5 million deal with the New York Jets last week.

Take 5: Baseball is Boomin’

By Staff • March 20, 2019
The largest contract in baseball history lasted 20 days before it was beaten out by the largest contract in baseball and American sports history. So who got the better deal, the Philadelphia Phillies and Bryce Harper or the Los Angeles Angels and Mike Trout?
Byron Murphy returns the interception 66 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter against Utah Nov. 30, 2018, in Santa Clara, California. The University of Washington beat the University of Utah 10-3.

The Pitt News NFL Mock Draft 2.0

By Adin Link, Staff Writer • March 8, 2019
With the NFL Scouting Combine in the books, it’s time to re-evaluate our first mock draft based on all that has taken place over the past month.
Former Pitt running back Qadree Ollison was the only Pitt player to attend this year’s combine.

Takeaways from NFL Scouting Combine

By Andrew Kelly, Staff Writer • March 6, 2019
With the NFL Combine complete, it’s time to look at the standouts, draft implications and how Pitt’s lone representative fared against the competition.
Former running back Qadree Ollison will be the only Pitt player participating in the NFL Combine this year.

Early look at the NFL Combine

By Adin Link, Staff Writer • February 27, 2019
his weekend will be make it or break it for 337 NFL prospects. Teams will find out who can perform under pressure and make it in the NFL.
Duke's Zion Williamson (1) falls to the court under North Carolina's Luke Maye (32), injuring himself and damaging his shoe during the first half of the game on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.

Take 5: WWZD: What Will Zion Do

By Pitt News Staff • February 27, 2019
No one knows for sure what any athletes’ futures hold, but people can speculate. Morant will make it, Zion should come back, the Phillies should walk away from Bryce and Murray needs to throw.
The Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns (32) pressures a 3-point attempt by the New Orleans Pelicans' Anthony Davis (23) in the first half on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at Target Center in Minneapolis.

Take 5: Brown, Boban, Bryce

By The Pitt News Staff • February 15, 2019
Brown formally announced he wants out of Pittsburgh, several trades shook up the NBA landscape and MLB superstars Bryce Harper and Manny Machado are playing hard to get in the offseason.
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