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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

Brian ONeil (70) blocks down field during a game against Syracuse last year. (Photo by Steve Rotstein / Contributing Editor)

O’Neill declares for NFL draft

By Grant Burgman | Staff Writer December 15, 2017

Pitt will now lose its third player from this year’s roster to the NFL. Redshirt junior offensive tackle Brian O’Neill joins juniors Quadree Henderson and Jordan Whitehead in declaring for the draft...

Redshirt sophomore Ben DiNucci has announced he will be transferring from Pitt in January. (Wenhao Wu | Assistant Visual Editor)

DiNucci announces transfer from Pitt

By Jordan Mondell | Assistant Sports Editor December 14, 2017

Backup Pitt quarterback Ben Dinucci has announced his decision to transfer, according to a Tweet posted Thursday afternoon. The redshirt sophomore and Pine-Richland High School graduate announced, with...

Jordan Whitehead dives for a touchdown during Pitts win over Penn State in 2016. (TPN File Photo)

Whitehead announces entry into NFL Draft

By Jordan Mondell | Assistant Sports Editor December 11, 2017

Pitt football has lost yet another member of the squad to the NFL, as junior defensive back Jordan Whitehead declares for the 2018 draft. The Aliquippa native and former WPIAL player made his announcement...

Pitts Levance Fields (2) shoots the game-winning three with six seconds remaining in overtime. Pitt defeated Duke, 65-64, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Thursday, December 20, 2007. (Ted Richardson/Raleigh News & Observer/MCT)

3 times Pitt beat the clock

By Dominic Campbell | Staff Writer December 11, 2017

It’s those last-minute moments, when the game is close and time is expiring, that make a game exciting for fans to watch. Whether it’s basketball, soccer or football, buzzer-beating scores can turn...

With Zelinski’s addition to the roster, it is unlikely head coach Pat Narduzzi returns all quarterback options. (Anna Bongardino / Assistant Visual Editor)

Junior-college quarterback commits to Pitt

By Jordan Mondell | Assistant Sports Editor December 10, 2017

Pitt football just signed a junior-college quarterback for next season, extending their roster under center. Tyler Zelinski of Erie Community College said Sunday on Twitter he committed to Pitt as a...

Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi signed a seven-year contract extension Wednesday. (John Hamilton / Managing Editor)

Narduzzi signs 7-year contract extension

Pat Narduzzi signed a seven-year contract extension, Athletic Director Heather Lyke announced Wednesday, keeping Pitt’s football head coach around until at least 2024. Pitt is coming off a relatively...

Wide receiver Quadree Henderson recorded 767 kick return yards in the 2017 season. He announced Monday he will not be returning for his final football season and will instead enter the 2018 NFL Draft. (Photo by Jordan Mondell / Contributing Editor)

Quadree Henderson to enter 2018 NFL Draft

By Mackenzie Rodrigues | Sports Editor December 4, 2017

Pitt junior wide receiver and return specialist Quadree Henderson announced in a statement on Twitter that he will be leaving Pitt’s football team to enter the 2018 NFL Draft. “My lifelong goal...

Running back Chawntez Moss rushes against Rice in September. Moss will not return to the Panthers football team next year. (Photo by Thomas Yang / Senior Staff Photographer)

Chawntez Moss leaving Pitt football team

By Steve Rotstein | Senior Staff Writer December 4, 2017

After missing six of Pitt’s final seven games of the 2017 season, sophomore running back Chawntez Moss will not be back with the team next year. Moss said in a Twitter direct message Monday he decided...

Pitt’s football team lost its game against Virginia Tech after the Hokies stopped the Panthers at the goal line at the end of the fourth quarter. (Photo by John Hamilton | Managing Editor)

Pitt’s best and worst moments of the season

By Dominic Campbell | Staff Writer November 28, 2017

From opening the season with an overtime win to closing the season with a victory over an undefeated team, the Pitt football team had some times to celebrate this season. But in finishing with a losing...

First-year quarterback Kenny Pickett threw for 242 yards in the Panthers’ loss to Virginia Tech earlier this month. (Photo by John Hamilton | Managing Editor)

Reporter’s notebook: Reflecting on Pitt’s football season

By David Leftwich | Senior Staff Writer November 28, 2017

As I watched the Panthers upset No. 7 Miami to close out their season, I had the same thought as I did coming into the season — this team will be good. Covering the Panther football team this year...

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