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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

Louis Riddick on the set of SportsCenter during ESPN's coverage of Super Bowl LVI in Anaheim, California in February.

‘Just one big family’: Louis Riddick talks commencement speech, Pitt football and Kenny Pickett

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor April 21, 2022
Former Pitt football defensive back Louis Riddick isn’t afraid to hide his love for his alma mater. Chancellor Patrick Gallagher has tabbed the former Pitt football player and now nationally renowned football analyst as Pitt’s class of 2022 commencement speaker.
Mike Ditka played as tight end for the Pitt Panthers from 1958 to 1960.

Pitt alumni impacting NFL football beyond the gridiron

By Jermaine Sykes, For The Pitt News October 6, 2021
Pitt alumni play every Sunday playing on NFL fields around the country. Several former Panthers impact the sport off the gridiron as well.
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