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Take Madness: The Championship

By Kaitlyn Griffin and Isla Abrams April 20, 2026

Today is the Championship of Take Madness, The Pitt News Sports Desk’s take on March Madness. Seventeen writers hoped to take home the trophy as the best “take artist,” according to the readers....

Miami Hurricanes quarterback Malik Rosier (12) throws a pass in the first quarter against the LSU Tigers during the AdvoCare Classic on Sept. 2 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald/TNS)

What are the odds: Orange you glad you didn’t bet on Pitt?

By Colin Martin, Staff Writer October 5, 2018
After a rough week for Colin's bets last week, he looks at ways to make a comeback. From choosing Syracuse over Pitt to taking the Vikings over the Eagles in the NFL, there's many things to consider this week. Colin looks at several ACC games and offers his best insight on who to put the money on.
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley catches his second touchdown pass of the day past New Orleans Saints defender P.J. Williams during the second quarter on Sunday in Atlanta, GA.

Waiver Wire Weekly: Keenum to regain momentum

By Adin Link, Staff Writer September 25, 2018
In this week's Waiver Wire Weekly, blogger Adin Link looks at the best outcomes from last week, and makes predictions on who to look out for this up coming week. Though not doing very well this past week, Adin encourages fans to look for Case Keenum to make a comeback.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles lifts up the Vince Lombardi trophy after leading his team to a 41-33 victory over the New England Patriots in the 2018 Super Bowl on Sunday. (Jerry Holt/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

QBs don’t need to be elite

By Colin Martin | Staff Writer February 7, 2018

Baltimore Ravens long-snapper Morgan Cox ordered a bundle of 15 shirts for Ravens players to wear in August of 2016. On each shirt was the face of their quarterback, Joe Flacco, and a single word — “elite.” The...

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