It looks as if the Pitt Panthers will be adding quarterback depth for the future. According to a few reports, Central Florida quarterback Bo Schneider is transferring to Pitt. Pittsburgh Sports Now's Mike Vukovcan and Pittsburgh Post Game's Harry Psaros were among the first to report the news. Schneider, who stands at 6-foot-3, 225 pounds, started three games and played in eight total as a true freshman last season for UCF, who finished 0-12. He is a pro-style quarterback and was a ... Read More
Martavis Bryant doesn’t appeal; suspended for season
As reported over the weekend, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Martavis Bryant has been suspended for a minimum of one year for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. The league officially announced Bryant's suspension on Monday. Bryant quickly dropped his appeal and will begin serving the suspension immediately. The third-year pro received a four-game suspension last season for a failed drug test. Once he returned, Bryant caught 50 passes for 765 yards and six touchdowns in 11 ... Read More
Pitt to face Wisconsin in NCAA Tournament
The Pitt Panthers had to sweat things out until Selection Sunday to learn its fate for the NCAA Tournament, but the wait is finally over for Jamie Dixon’s bunch as the Panthers will indeed be going dancing. Pitt ends up as a No. 10 seed in the East region where it will face No. 7 seeded Wisconsin in the first round in St. Louis on Friday. The Panthers finished the regular season with a 21-11 record. Meanwhile the Badgers finished the season 20-12. If the Panthers can get by ... Read More
Martavis Bryant reportedly facing year-long suspension
The Pittsburgh Steelers got a small glimpse of how troubled third-year wide receiver Martavis Bryant was last season. Now they are getting a full view of Bryant's troubles and it looks to prove costly for the upcoming season. Dejan Kovacevic of DK Sports was the first to report that Bryant, who was suspended for the first four games of last season for violating the NFL's drug policy, is likely now facing a full year suspension for once again violating the NFL's substance abuse ... Read More
Steelers reportedly interested in DE Jason Jones
As free agency continues, the Pittsburgh Steelers look to be interested in bolstering its depth on the defensive line. According to sources, including ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Steelers have a lot of interest in free agent defensive end Jason Jones. Jones started 15 games for Detroit last season, recording 4.5 sacks. He is a natural 4-3 defensive end who is primarily effective as an edge rusher. Jones stands 6-foot-5, 275-pounds and could play some defensive tackle as well, which is ... Read More
Pitt bounced from ACC Tournament in loss to North Carolina
Defending has been an issue all season long for the Pitt Panthers and the inability to get stops proved costly once again as No. 7 North Carolina ran away from the Panthers in the second half Thursday, en route to an 88-71 victory, bouncing the Panthers from the ACC Tournament. Now Pitt has to sit back and wait as they will learn its NCAA Tournament fate on Sunday evening. The Panthers hung around with the Tar Heels and led late in the first half before a 10-0 UNC (26-6) run closed the half ... Read More
Pitt survives Syracuse charge; advances in ACC Tournament
With its NCAA Tournament hopes slipping away, Pitt turned to its senior leader and James Robinson delivered. Robinson broke open a tie game with a steal and a layup with just over a minute left and gave the Panthers a cushion with a jumper in the lane with 22 seconds left as Pitt advanced in the ACC Tournament with a 72-71 victory over Syracuse. With the win Pitt advances to the quarterfinals where No. 1 seed North Carolina awaits. They also likely all but punched their ticket to the NCAA ... Read More
Ramon Foster, Steelers, agree to deal
Since the 2015 season came to an end, it was widely thought that the Pittsburgh Steelers would do whatever it took to retain one of its two free agent offensive linemen. That guy turned out to be guard Ramon Foster as according to numerous sources, Foster and the Steelers agreed to a three-deal deal, keeping the veteran in black and gold. With Maurkice Pouncey often injured, Foster has become the leader of the Steelers offensive line, which has been much improved in recent years. Foster's ... Read More
Pitt to take part in 2016 2K Classic
Jamie Dixon and the Pitt Panthers have had plenty of great moments at Madison Square Garden in the past. Next year they will get the opportunity to play at the Garden once again. Pitt, along with Michigan, Marquette, and No. 24 SMU headline the 22nd annual 2K Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior Project, which returns to Madison Square Garden this coming November. Michigan, Pittsburgh, Marquette, and SMU combine for an 84-38 record this season and 92 NCAA Tournament appearances, including ... Read More
Michael Young named Third Team All-ACC
As the Pitt Panthers prepare to take on Syracuse Wednesday in the ACC Tournament, the Panthers will need a big game from junior Michael Young. That comes on the heels of Young being recognized by the ACC as a member of its all conference team. He became the second Pitt player voted to an All-ACC team from the league's coaches. Lamar Patterson was a second-team selection in 2014. Young was also voted a third-team selection from the league's media. The junior averages 16.1 points, 7.1 ... Read More