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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
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) dives after running the ball ahead of Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson, right, during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Missouri.

Point-Counterpoint | NFL overtime rules are sufficient, teams need to play defense

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer • February 1, 2022
Staff writer Jermaine Sykes argues that despite fan frustration, NFL overtime rules don’t need to change because playing defense is just as important as playing offense.
​​Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams (31) walks off the field with teammate Chris Jones (95) at the end of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Missouri. The Bengals won 27-24 in overtime.

Point-Counterpoint | Coin flips shouldn’t decide high-stakes NFL playoff games

By Richie Smiechowski, Senior Staff Writer • February 1, 2022
Senior staff writer Richie Smiechowski argues that the coin flip has too much say in who wins in overtime, and the NFL needs to reevaluate its overtime rules.
Pitt lost to Boston College 31-30 in an overtime thriller on Saturday.

Pitt falls a point short for second-straight week, Boston College escaping 31-30

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • October 10, 2020
In a game that you’d have to have seen to believe, Pitt (3-2, 2-2 ACC) dropped a 31-30 thriller at Boston College (3-1, 2-1 ACC) for its second straight loss.
Junior forward Edward Kizza (9) drives towards Denver’s goal to score the game-winning point in overtime. Pitt won 3-2.

Kizza’s double OT tiebreaker puts Pitt past Denver, 3-2

By Alex Lehmbeck, Staff Writer • October 1, 2019
A sloppy first half nearly cost Pitt the game against Denver, but Edward Kizza broke the tie in double overtime to lead Pitt past the Pioneers.
New Chicago Bears pass rusher Khalil Mack holds up a jersey during a press conference on Sunday, Sept. 2, at the PNC Center at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill. (Erin Hooley/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Take 5: Patriots, pass-rush, Patrick Mahomes

By The Pitt News Staff • September 19, 2018
In a week with an abundance of compelling NFL storylines, The Pitt News staff provides some insight on the top talking points.
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