Danielson Decides to Join TJ Teammate Palmer at Pitt
Pitt added another recruit to their 2018 recruiting class in the form of Thomas Jefferson defensive tackle Devin Danielson.
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The “Way Too Early” 2017 ACC Football Preview
We are now midway thru June and about a month a way from Training Camps starting across the country for college football. So, let’s take a look at the ACC and what to expect this year from the conference. Boston College: Ever since they moved from the Big East to the ACC, the Eagles have…
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Q&A with 2018 Panther Commit Wendell Davis
The linebacker discusses his recruitment and favorite parts of the Panthers’ program.
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Tornado Hits Pitt as Kradel Commits to Panthers
Pitt landed its fourth 2018 commit in the form of Butler lineman Jake Kradel.
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Catching Up with Pitt Football’s Newest Commit
Pat Narduzzi and the Panthers added a second member to their 2018 recruiting class on Wednesday as New Jersey quarterback Nick Patti made a verbal commitment to Pitt.
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Sources: PITT to Hire EMU AD Heather Lyke as New AD
We have some breaking news this Sunday night as Brett McMurphy of ESPN has reported per sources that Eastern Michigan AD Heather Lyke will be hired as the new AD at PITT. Heather Lyke was the 13th AD in Eastern Michigan history and first women to hold the position when she was hired in 2013….
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16In16: #11 thru #7 – The Offensive Line
I guess I should finish the list of the 16 best moments or players from the 2016 PITT football season as the 2017 Spring Game is fast approaching. For this post, Who made the PITT offense go? Who helped James Conner make his comeback and look like he didn’t miss a beat? Who helped Nate…
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PITT Basketball: A Sinking Ship?
I know the title may have gotten your attention and may be a little harsh considering it is Kevin Stallings first season at the helm. But, when you talk to most PITT fans you would think the ship was sinking and there is no way to right it. But, this was not a good basketball…
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16In16: #12 – Quadree Henderson
Was there a player on the entire PITT roster who took a bigger step forward than Quadree Henderson this season? In my opinion, I don’t think so. We saw glimpses of what Henderson could do for this team as the 2015 season went on and saw him burst onto the scene in the Military Bowl…
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Northwestern Slips By Pitt 31-24 in Pinstripe Bowl
Pitt falls to Northwestern 31-24 in the 2016 Pinstripe Bowl as Justin Jackson gained 224 yards, 3 TDs on 32 carries en route to victory.
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16In16: #13 – “O, Canada”
Our #13 moment of 2016 goes to Offensive Coordinator Matt Canada. When Day 1 of the Matt Canada era began, it was safe to say many PITT fans did not know what direction the offense was going to go after Jim Chaney left after one year. And I say the Matt Canada era because…
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16In16: #14 – PITT Script
The #14 moment goes with the #15 moment as it was the return of the true PITT identity. The block PITT was never the identity that fans and you could probably say the university never truly got behind. And when AD Scott Barnes, Chancellor Patrick Gallagher and the Athletic Department announced last season that PITT…
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16In16: #15 – PITT Retro
The #15 moment during the 2016 season is a pretty obvious choice and I’m surprised I don’t have it higher, but it has to be the return of the “PITT Retro”Colors for the homecoming game. Everyone was wondering how PITT would build off the momentum of a very good first year under Head Coach…
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16In16: #16 – All Offense, Little Defense
(Video Courtesy of ACC Digital Network) As we are 2 weeks away from the Pinstripe Bowl in New York City, I am going to pick the Top 16 games or moments from the 2016 football season. The #16 game was the “All Offense, Little Defense” day against Syracuse to close out the regular season. And…
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Pinstripe Bowl Should Be James Conner’s Party
Here are a few words and phrases you can use to describe PITT Running Back James Conner: Hardworking, Courageous, Never Give Up Attitude, The Will To Win and I could go on, but the point is made. When Conner announced that he would declare for the 2017 NFL Draft after the bowl game on December…
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Pitt Represents ACC Well, Dominating Maryland 73-59
Jamel Artis and Michael silenced a loud Terrapin Stadium on Tuesday night.
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Pitt Beats Cuse 76-61 In Football
You read that right. Pitt beat Syracuse today 76-61. Not in hoops but football. It was the highest scoring game ever in FBS history.
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Full Breakdown of Panthers 75-70 Win Over Yale
It may not have been pretty, but Pitt basketball has moved to 4-1 on the season.
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Panthers Madison Square Garden Visit Breakdown
A complete look at the Panthers after splitting their two games in NYC.
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Pitt Shocks #2 Clemson In A Wild One, 43-42
Pitt senior placekicker Chris Blewitt boots the game winning 48 yard field goal to lift Pitt over #2 Clemson en route to the weekend’s biggest upset in college football, 43-42.
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Prospect Watch – Tyler King
2019 WPIAL linebacker Tyler King is the next Prospect you need to hear about. This young man has the size, speed, and talent to play for the Panthers.
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Prospect Watch – Kevin Howard
Kevin Howard is a nationally recognized WR recruit. Listed at 6’3 200lbs, he would be a valuable addition to the class of 2017.
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Pitt Topples Virginia, Looks Forward To Bye Week
Pitt defeats Virginia 45-31 and gets a much needed bye week in order to heal up in time for a Thursday Night showdown against Va Tech on ESPN on Oct 27th.
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What Happened To The Secondary?
A question that I didn’t think coaches and fans would be searching for answers at mid-season still is: What is wrong with the Secondary?
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Prospect Watch – Cody Ross
Interview with 2019 Pitt Target – Cody Ross (LB/FB)
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The Running Back U Tradition
Since Tony Dorsett, Pitt has had a reputation of recruiting top tier college football Running Backs. And this year’s stable of backs looks good for the years to come.
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Pitt Outlasts Marshall But Questions Remain On Defense
Pitt defeats Marshall, 43-27, but the Panther defense gets shredded once again after surrendering another big lead.
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Pitt Topples Penn St, But Okla St Looms
Pitt topples Penn State but now faces a passing machine in Oklahoma State, a team that clearly has more speed at the skill positions than Pitt has on defense.
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Pitt Beats Villanova But Exposes Rust
Pitt beats Villanova at home 28-7 but looks rusty in the process. Huge concerns remain afterwards with the Offensive Line and Wide Receivers despite the win.
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2016 Spring Pitt Football Outlook
DreamBackfield takes an in-depth look at the Pitt Football Spring roster by position including the expected incoming 2016 recruits.
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New offer extended and official visit scheduled
A new offer has gone out to a prospect in the 2016 class cycle.
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Robert Washington visit
Robert Washington RB East Gaston HS Mount Holly, NC was originally scheduled to visit Pitt January 15th and the University of Alabama January 22nd.
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Pitt Edges ‘Cuse in ACC Opener
Full recap and analysis from Pitt’s first ACC win of the season.
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Pitt vs. Purdue Preview
What to watch for during Pitt’s showdown versus number 11 Purdue on Tuesday night.
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Pitt Drops Season Finale 29-24 to Miami
The Panthers fall behind big and early in the 29-24 home loss and regular season finale against the Miami Hurricanes, who improved to 5-0 all-time at Heinz Field.
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Pitt Outlasts Louisville, 45-34
Pitt rushed out to a 42-17 lead but held on to the 45-34 victory over the Louisville Cardinals at Heinz Field yesterday.
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Notre Dame Routs Pitt, 42-30
Pitt was no match for Notre Dame as the Irish cruised to a 42-30 victory at Heinz Field yesterday in Pittsburgh.
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Pitt Picked to Finish 9th in All-ACC Preseason Rankings
Voters believe the outlook is bleak for the Panthers this season.
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North Carolina Tops Pitt, 26-19
UNC scored on each of its first 4 possessions en route to a 26-19 win at Pitt at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.
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Pitt Beats Syracuse 23-20
Pitt (6-1, 4-0 in the ACC) becomes bowl eligible for the 8th straight season following a 19 play, 89 yard drive highlighted by punter Ryan Winslow’s heroic 4th down “fake punt”.
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Pitt Sneaks Past Ga Tech & Into The Top 25
Pitt placekicker Chris Blewitt boots a school record 56 yard field goal and lifts the Panthers past Georgia Tech 31-28 en route to their first ranking since 2010 at #25 in the AP Polls.
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Pitt Shuts Down Va Tech In 17-13 Victory
Pitt’s defense stifled Va Tech’s offense with 7 sacks and 100 total yards en route to a 17-13 win in the ACC opener for both schools.
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5 Reasons Pitt Could Miss the NCAA Tournament
In order for Pitt to go Dancin’ they must get past these five obstacles.
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Pitt Beats Akron 24-7, Prepares For Iowa
Redshirt Junior and backup QB Nate Peterman guided Pitt to the 24-7 victory over Akron on 12 for 17 passing, 148 yards and 1 touchdown toss.
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Pitt Outlasts Youngstown State, 45-37
Pitt’s 3rd string tailback Qadree Ollison ran 16 times for 207 yards and a score to lift Pitt past Youngstown State 45-37 in the season opener for both teams.
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Position Overview: Power Forward
A look at what to expect at the power forward position in 2015 for the Pitt Panthers.
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Josh Newkirk Expected to Transfer to Another Division I School
Back-up point guard Josh Newkirk is expected to travel home in order to rehab his injured knee. He is not expected to return to campus, in favor of transferring to a Division I school closer to home.
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Pitt Offers Virginia Defensive End
Pat Narduzzi is looking for players that can get to the quarterback and he’s targeted a defensive end from Virginia that he believes can do just that.
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Pitt Lands Hargrove
Pat Narduzzi now has eight commitments for the Class of 2016 and four are from the state of Ohio.
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Coleman Priority Recruit For Pitt
DreamBackfield looks at a few of Pitt’s cornerback recruiting targets and catches up with Therran Coleman from Brashear High School in Pittsburgh.
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Durand Johnson Leaving Pitt
Pitt loses anothe player
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Spring Pitt Football: The Battle For The Blue Jerseys – Part 2
In Part 2 of our 2015 Pitt Spring Football series, DreamBackfield looks at The Battle For The Blue Jerseys.
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2015 Pitt Football – Spring Outlook
New Head Coach Pat Narduzzi has the 2015 Pitt Football program buzzing but will the new enthusiasm be short-lived by the talent on defense?
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Pitt One and Done at ACC Tournament
Panther’s Likely Headed to NIT
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Dorsey and Narduzzi Reunite at Pitt
Pitt has added a number of quality walk-on candidates from Western PA but the latest addition hails from ACC country.
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Jimmy Medure Thrilled To Be A Pitt Panther
Pitt is recruiting number of preferred Walk-Ons in 2015 and the latest Prospect is thrilled to be a Panther.
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Pitt Gets Needed Win Against BC
Pitt Holds on Despite Hanlan’s 39 points
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Jacob Good: ‘I had to be a Panther’
Jacob Good: ‘I had to be a Panther’
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Shifino Ready To Compete at Pitt
Pitt adds a 2015 preferred walk-on from Penn Hills High School, the same Institution that produced legend Aaron Donald.
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“I’m the Biggest Pitt Fan around Here”
Penn-Trafford DE Chris Stanford talks Pitt and Junior Day.
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Pitt Offer is “Huge” for Morganstern
Jacob Morganstern tells Dreambackfield.com about his Pitt offer.
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Pitt Dominates UNC at Home
Pitt Shoots the Lights Out in Big Win
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Relationships are Important to Local Safety
Local Safety, Andrew Pryts, talks about his most recent trip to Pitt and the new staff.
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Monday Morning Lookback: Syracuse
Panthers > Produce
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Pitt Offers a FL Defensive Back
Pitt is in a good spot for a newly offered FL DB.
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Pitt Outlast Byrant at Home
Jamel Artis is Emerging into a Star
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What to expect when expecting…Greatness
Pat Narduzzi is changing the culture at Pitt and he will start by changing the football team’s work ethic.
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Pitt Falls in OT to Virginia Tech
Pitt fails to put Virginia Tech away and loses in OT
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Edwards Brings Pass Rush to Pitt
Pitt Head Coach Pat Narduzzi is looking to rectify the Panthers’ nearly non-existent, anemic pass rush and may have found his answer.
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Q&A session: Pitt recruits Darrin Hall and Quadree Henderson
2015 Pitt Football Recruits Darrin Hall Jr and Quadree Henderson sat down with DreamBackfield for our first Q&A.
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Will Pitt make the NCAA Tournament
Pitt has some work to do if they are going to make the NCAA tournament.
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Pitt Outclassed by Duke
Pitt Gets Run out of Cameron
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Pitt Rebounds against Florida State
Pitt Pulls Away in Second Half
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DreamBackfield.com Recruiting Expert Says This Is A Good Time To Be A Pitt Football Fan
93.7 The Fan interviews DreamBackfield.com’s Co-Publisher, Harry Psaros
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Pitt Pulls off Improbable Win
Pitt Pulls off OT Win
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Pitt cruises to 71-54 win over FGCU
Pitt Basketball improves to 10-3
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Pitt Basketball looking back and ahead to 2015
Pitt Basketball
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Pitt To Face Houston In Armed Forces Bowl
Pitt will face Houston in the 2015 Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth TX on January 2nd.
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Pitt Defeats Duquesne, 76-62
Pitt continued its dominance over its city brethren Duquesne by defeating the Dukes 76-62 for the 14th straight time and 19 out of the last 21 games.
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James Conner Wins 2014 ACC Player Of The Year Award
Pitt running back James Conner has been selected as the 2014 Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year.
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Pitt Cruises Past Cuse, 30-7
On senior day, Boyd broke 1000 yards receiving and Conner set the all-time ACC rushing TD record as Pitt defeated Syracuse 30-7 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.
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Pitt Cruises Past Niagara, 78-45 In Season Opener
Despite the loss of Durand Johnson for the season, Pitt cruised to an easy 78-45 win over Niagara last night in their 2014-15 opener.
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Pitt Falls To Duke, 51-48 in 2 OTs
Duke racked up 438 total yards on 266 yards passing and 172 rushing en route to a 51-48 double OT victory over Pitt.
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Pitt Fumbles Its Way To A 56-28 Loss To Georgia Tech
Pitt fumbles 6 times and loses all 6 of them en route to a 56-28 homecoming beating at the hands of Georgia Tech.
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Hail To “The Pitt Script” Return
In a surprise move and nearly 20 years of dormancy, the Pitt Script was re-introduced today as the logo for Pitt football helmets starting this Saturday’s game home against Georgia Tech.
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Voytik Leads Pitt Over VA Tech, 21-16
Pitt QB Chad Voytik ran 19 times for 118 yards and found big-play receiver Tyler Boyd for a 53 yard TD pass early to propel Pitt 21-16 over Virginia Tech for the fourth straight time at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.
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Akron Dominates Pitt, 21-10
In a game that witnessed two very poor offenses, Akron dominated Pitt 21-10 to hand the Panthers their second loss of the season.
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Iowa beats Pitt, 24-20
Pitt may have dominated the stat sheet but the Hawkeyes walked away with the “W” as Iowa beat the Panthers today 24-20 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.
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Pitt stumbles early but takes FIU, 42-25
Pitt struggles early in the south Florida heat, but pulls out a 42-25 victory behind 3 touchdowns by RB James Connor.
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Pitt Obliterates Delaware, 62-0
Pitt obliterates Delaware, 62-0, behind 4 touchdowns by RB James Connor in the 2014 season opener for the Panthers.
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Will Pugh be the Next Quip to Pitt?
Dreambackfield.com caught up with Aliquippa prospect Kaezon Pugh to speak about what is going on with his recruitment.
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2015 CB commit Malik Henderson emerges as a leader
Pitt CB commit Malik Henderson talks about his recent visit to Pitt.
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A Busy Summer for a 2016 Quarterback
Dreambackfield.com caught up with Connecticut QB prospect Jacob Hallenbeck to discuss his recruitment.
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Pitt Finishes Year 1 In The ACC
July 1st marks Pitt’s first anniversary as a member of the ACC.
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Pitt Prospect Camp: Names to Remember
Pitt will hold its summer prospect camp in early June. We review the names of players that may earn a scholarship.
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New Jersey Safety Wants an Offer
The defensive backfield will look to be an important area in recruiting for Pitt in the 2015 class.
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TE Brian O’Neill Completes Epic Senior Year
Massive tight end Brian O’Neill prepares for his freshman season as a Pitt Panther.
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Pitt Thrashes Colorado, 77-48
Pitt forced 17 turnovers and recorded its largest margin of victory over Colorado 77-48 in school history in the second round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament,
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Pitt Draws Colorado In 2014 NCAA Tourney
The #9 seed Pitt Panthers will meet the #8 seed Colorado Buffaloes on Thurs 3/20 at 1:40pm EST in Orlando, FL.
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Virginia Slips Past Pitt 51-48
Anthony Gill hits two free throws in the waning moments and lifts Virginia past Pitt 51-48 in a defensive slug fest.
