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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

Former USC quarterback Max Browne (4) throws on the run during first-half action against Utah State at the Los Angeles Coliseum on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Los Angeles. USC won, 45-7. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Pitt football team receives pair of new commitments for 2017

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor December 15, 2016

The Pitt football team received a pair of commitments to join next year’s team Thursday, one from a high school prospect and one from a proven veteran at the college level. Graduate transfer quarterback...

Offensive coordinator Matt Canada is leaving Pitt after one season to take the same job at LSU. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt offensive coordinator Matt Canada leaving for LSU after season

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor December 14, 2016

Pitt offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Matt Canada is leaving the team after one season to take the same job at LSU. It is the second year in a row the Panthers’ offensive coordinator will...

Pitt RB James Conner (24) announced Saturday that he will forgot his senior season and declare for the 2017 NFL Draft. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

James Conner to forgo senior season, declare for 2017 NFL Draft

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor December 10, 2016

Pitt running back James Conner announced Saturday afternoon that the 2016 New Era Pinstripe Bowl will be his final game in a Panthers uniform, as he will be declaring for the 2017 NFL Draft. Conner,...

Dan Sostek chats with Pitt football head coach Pat Narduzzi. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Hanging ’em up: A farewell to Pitt sports

By Dan Sostek | Senior Staff Writer December 8, 2016

When I first arrived at Pitt in August of 2012, I knew a handful of truths about the school’s athletic programs. The football program was in perpetual turmoil. People didn’t seem to like this Todd...

Senior offensive guard Dorian Johnson (53) is one of three Panthers to achieve All-American status in 2016. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Henderson, Johnson and Price receive All-America honors

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor December 8, 2016

Sporting News and USA Today each named a pair of Panthers to their 2016 college football All-America teams Wednesday night and Thursday afternoon. Both publications named sophomore Quadree Henderson...

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald has returned the Wildcats to prominence after leading them to two Big Ten titles as a player in 1995 and 1996. (TNS)

Scouting Northwestern: Wildcats more dangerous than they appear

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor December 7, 2016

Don’t let the Northwestern football team’s 6-6 record fool you. Although the Wildcats needed a win over Illinois in their regular season finale just to become bowl eligible, Northwestern is a balanced...

James Conner smiles after scoring his third touchdown of the game against Syracuse. Steve Rotstein | Contributing Editor

A case for Conner: Why Pitt’s RB should have been a Heisman finalist

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor December 5, 2016

If we’re going strictly by numbers, Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson should win the Heisman Trophy. If we allow wins and team performance to factor into the equation, then Oklahoma quarterback...

Pitt fans reaching out during the singing of Sweet Caroline after the third quarter in Pitts 56-14 win against Duke. John Hamilton | Senior Staff Photographer

Field Notes: A first-time football fan experience

By Ellen Kruczek | For The Pitt News December 1, 2016

The pounding of gloved hands on Heinz Field’s bright yellow seats echoed through the stadium. “Make Some Noise,” the voice from the jumbotron screen commanded. The 35,435 fans in attendance screeched,...

Quadree Henderson (10) earned first-team All-ACC honors as a kick returner and honorable mention as a wide receiver for the 2016-17 season. John Hamilton | Senior Staff Photographer

Nine Panthers named to ACSMA All-ACC football teams

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor November 29, 2016

Nine players on the Pitt football team received All-ACC recognition Monday from the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association. Four Panthers earned first-team All-ACC honors: redshirt junior running back...

Pitt RB James Conner (24) hugs QB Nathan Peterman (4) after Petermans 13-yard touchdown run late in the first half. Steve Rotstein | Contributing Editor

A game that encompassed an entire season

By Brady Langmann | Contributing Editor November 27, 2016

If you were to combine every story of Pitt football’s season so far — James Conner’s return to stardom, Quadree Henderson’s emergence as a do-it-all scoring threat, the leaky pass defense, an inability...

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