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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) and quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrate a 13-3 win against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday.

Take 5: Super Bowl, Super Bowl and more Super Bowl

By Staff • February 7, 2019
The Rams seem like a franchise destined for multiple Super Bowl appearances in the coming decade and that may be true, but don’t expect to see them back in the big game next year — or even for a few years.
Former Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts announced he will transfer to Oklahoma.

Take 5: Kyler Murray is hurting his career, transfer portal is making football fun

By Pitt News Staff • January 16, 2019
Kyler Murray declared for the NFL Draft and in the end, it’s going to cause more harm than good. He won’t become the high draft selection he hoped for and the Oakland A’s will lose because they wasted their No. 9 pick in the 2018 MLB Draft. This moment in history will be known as “The Oakland Screw Job.”
Pitt's then-wide receiver Tyler Boyd pulls in a pass for an 8-yard touchdown as he's defended by Virginia's Maurice Canady in the third quarter on Oct. 10, 2015, at Heinz Field. Pitt won, 26-19.

What are the odds: Rodgers vs. Brady could be the showdown of the season

By Collin Martin, Staff Writer • November 2, 2018
Rodgers vs. Brady, Steelers vs. Ravens, this is a weekend every sports fan looks forward to. If you want to make a little money while you’re watching, read our What are the odds to see if you should take the over or under.
New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) goes up for a catch guarded by Detroit Lions cornerback Quandre Diggs (28) during the first half of a pre season NFL football game on Aug, 25, 2017 in Detroit, Mich. (Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto/Sipa USA/TNS)

Prediction: Patriots to pin 6th Super Bowl Win

By Jon Shaiken | For The Pitt News • January 31, 2018

With their offensive and defensive coordinators in line for head coaching jobs elsewhere and quarterback Tom Brady on the wrong side of 40, this weekend may be the New England Patriots’ last legitimate...

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has a chance to become the first QB to win five Super Bowl titles next Sunday. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

COLUMN: Like it or not, nobody beats Brady

By Bayard Miller | Assistant Sports Editor • January 27, 2017

Hating Tom Brady and the New England Patriots has become a national sport. Since 2001, Brady and Patriots head coach Bill Belichick have been rewriting the record books. The duo has won 14 division...

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks on during the first half against the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 24. Sam Riche/TNS

No Contest: Tomlin blunders another battle with Belichick

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor • January 24, 2017

Sunday’s AFC Championship Game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots was a mismatch of epic proportions — not on the field, but on the sidelines. The talent level on the Steelers’...

Head coach Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the New England Patriots on Sunday, 27-16. (TNS)

Armchair Coach: Tomlin’s mistakes cost Steelers chance at huge upset

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor • October 24, 2016

The Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the New England Patriots Sunday, 27-16 — but don’t blame backup quarterback Landry Jones. This one’s on the coach. Jones performed admirably, starting in place...

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