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The Pitt News

Head Coach Pat Narduzzi will be without star safety Jordan Whitehead when the team travels to Penn State in week two.  (TPN File Photo)

Narduzzi dismisses DE Blair, suspends three others

By Ryan Zimba / Sports Editor July 29, 2017

Pat Narduzzi announced Friday the dismissal of senior defensive end Rori Blair and suspensions of redshirt junior offensive lineman Alex Bookser, senior linebacker Quintin Wirginis and junior safety Jordan...

Though the Panthers' starters are most likely set, head coach Pat Narduzzi decided to add some depth on this year's offensive line using the graduate transfer market. (Photo by Jordan Mondell / Contributing Editor)

Football adds graduate transfer OL Brandon Hodges

By Ryan Zimba / Sports Editor July 25, 2017

Head coach Pat Narduzzi and the Pitt football program are less than two months from the start of the season, but the team added another player Tuesday in graduate transfer Brandon Hodges. The 6-foot-4,...

Max Browne (4) transferred to Pitt this winter and will begin the season as the starting quarterback. (Photo by Anna Bongardino | Visual Editor)

Top 5 ACC Kickoff takeaways

By Ryan Zimba | Sports Editor July 18, 2017

With less than two months until the start of the 2017 college football season, Pat Narduzzi and the Pitt football program are preparing for fall camp and the opening week game against the Youngstown State...

Head Coach Pat Narduzzi and the Pitt football coaching staff have gained momentum on the recruiting trail this month, collecting seven verbal commits, including two in the past four days. (TPN File Photo)

Thomas Jefferson DT Devin Danielson chooses Pitt

By Ryan Zimba | Sports Editor June 27, 2017

Pitt football head coach Pat Narduzzi received another recruit Tuesday afternoon as defensive tackle Devin Danielson verbally committed to the program. The 6-foot-2, 290-pound product announced his...

Head Coach Pat Narduzzi is entering his third year at the helm of the program looking to build on two consecutive 8-5 seasons. (TPN File Photo)

Football, baseball land New Jersey product Matt Alaimo

By Ryan Zimba | Sports Editor June 25, 2017

The Pitt football and baseball programs each landed a recruit Saturday as two-sport athlete  Matt Alaimo announced he will come to the university this fall. Alaimo announced his commitment on Twitter,...

Head Coach Pat Narduzzi is entering his third season with the Panthers after going 8-5 in each of his first two campaigns. (TPN File Photo)

Football lands three-star OL Blake Zubovic

By Ryan Zimba | Sports Editor June 16, 2017

The Pitt football program received its ninth recruit in the class of 2018 Wednesday as Blake Zubovic verbally committed to the program. Zubovic, a 310-pound offensive lineman from nearby Belle Vernon,...

Head Coach Pat Narduzzi's 2018 recruiting class includes eight players after the addition of Chase Brown Monday. (TPN File Photo)

6-foot-5 OL Chase Brown commits to Pitt

By Ryan Zimba | Sports Editor June 12, 2017

  Head Coach Pat Narduzzi and the Pitt football program received their eighth recruit in the 2018 recruiting class with Ashburn, Virginia, offensive lineman Chase Brown verbally committing Monday....

Head Coach Pat Narduzzi has begun building his 2018 recruiting class, which is currently ranked 47th in the country by 247Sports. (TPN File Photo)

Football lands three-star trio

By Ryan Zimba | Sports Editor June 6, 2017

After a relatively slow start to the 2018 recruiting class, the Pitt football program is beginning to gain momentum as three players verbally committed this weekend. Cornerback Judson Tallandier, defensive...

Head Coach Pat Narduzzi is entering his third season with the Panthers after two consecutive 8-5 campaigns. (TPN File Photo)

Pitt football adds 3-star recruits Judson Tallandier and Wendell Davis

By Ryan Zimba | Sports Editor June 3, 2017

The 2018 Pitt football recruiting class is gaining momentum as head coach Pat Narduzzi received verbal commitments from a pair of 3-star prospects Friday. Cornerback Judson Tallandier and linebacker...

Third-year Head Coach Pat Narduzzi is beginning to piece together his 2018 recruiting class, adding offensive lineman Jake Kradel Tuesday. (TPN File Photo)

Pitt adds OL Jake Kradel to 2018 class

By Ryan Zimba | Sports Editor May 30, 2017

Pitt football head coach Pat Narduzzi landed his fourth recruit in the class of 2018 Tuesday afternoon as 6-foot-4 offensive lineman Jake Kradel committed to the program. Kradel announced his decision...

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