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Ruben Brown in his playing days at Pitt / Courtesy of Pitt Athletics

Pitt to honor former star offensive lineman Ruben Brown Thursday against UNC

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor October 26, 2015

The watchful eyes of a legend will oversee Pitt’s Thursday evening matchup against the University of North Carolina. The University of Pittsburgh will honor former offensive lineman and 2015 College...

Narduzzi candidate for prestigious Paul "Bear" Bryant Award

Narduzzi candidate for prestigious Paul “Bear” Bryant Award

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor October 21, 2015

After a string of his players earned spots on award watch lists, Pitt football head coach Pat Narduzzi received some recognition of his own Wednesday morning. The National Sportscasters and Sportswriters...

Narduzzi has lead Pitt into the top 25 college football teams of the NCAA.  Meghan Sunners | Senior Staff Photographer

AP ranking a sign of things to come for Pitt football

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor October 19, 2015

The Chicago Cubs are in the playoffs. Donald Trump is running for president. And Pitt football is ranked in the AP poll. What a time to be alive. Following a win on Saturday at Georgia Tech, head coach...

Nate Peterman winds up for a pass.  Emily Klenk | Staff Photographer

Pitt football notebook: Week 7

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer October 19, 2015

With a new coach, quarterback and swagger, the Pitt football team is positioning itself as a conference contender.. Following Staurday’s road win at Georgia Tech, the Panthers are now at the top of...

Pitt defense takes down Virginia touchback Daniel Hamm on Saturday.  Emily Klenk | Staff Photographer

Narduzzi, Pitt ready for deceptive Georgia Tech offense

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer October 15, 2015

Some harsh words can describe Pitt’s six-turnover, 56-28 loss to Georgia Tech last season — nightmare, disaster, debacle. Wide receiver Tyler Boyd looked at it in grimmer terms. “It was like hell,”...

Pitt football notebook: Week six

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer October 12, 2015

In Pitt’s 26-19 win over Virginia on Saturday, ball security and missed opportunities held the Panthers back from a bigger victory. Both of those issues have plagued Pitt in past games against Georgia...

Linebacker Mike Caprara celebrates a safety against Virginia.  Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Defense, fans fuel homecoming win over Virginia

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor October 11, 2015

Late Saturday afternoon, the Panthers had the University of Virginia football team backed up against their own end zone. The fans were there to see it. Fans bellowed “Sweet Caroline” through Heinz...

Qadree Ollison finds a hole. Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Narduzzi and company not taking 1-3 Cavaliers lightly for homecoming weekend

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer October 9, 2015

Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi doesn’t put special emphasis on any game — even in the case of Pitt’s Saturday homecoming game against Univeristy of Virginia. “It will be my first homecoming...

Pitt football notebook: Week Five

By Jeremy Tepper / Senior Staff Writer October 5, 2015

Pat Narduzzi is coming off of his first conference win as head coach, a 17-13 defensive showcase on the road at Virginia Tech. Now, he aims to keep his players’ confidence in check. Narduzzi emphasized...

Sophomore Avonte Maddox takes down defender I’tavious Harvin.  Meghan Sunners | Senior Staff Photographer

Narduzzi’s defensive system continues to suppress, impress

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor October 4, 2015

BLACKSBURG, Virginia — While Pitt quarterback Nathan Peterman spends most of his time studying and reading opposing defenses, after Saturday’s win, he gave a quick analysis of his own team’s unit. “Our...

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