The football season may have just ended, but it's already time to start thinking about the 2017 NFL Draft. (No rest for the weary.) And the first step for many of those college players who hope to make their pro football dreams come true? The NFL Combine. Six Pitt Panthers and two Penn State Nittany Lions were invited to this year's NFL Combine, a group headlined by Panthers running back James Conner and quarterback Nate Peterman and Nittany Lions defensive end Garrett Sickles. Here all ... Read More
The 5 biggest question marks as Pitt continues spring practice
Paul Chryst and the Pitt Panthers have taken a break from spring practice as Pitt students are on spring break, but the Panthers will be back on the field on Sunday, this time in full pads. As they continue to put in work with eyes on their Labor Day matchup against Florida State, there are a few major questions that Chryst is going to have to find an answer to in order for Pitt to have a chance at competing during their inaugural ACC season. Here's a look at the five biggest burning ... Read More
Pitt turns in solid Class of 2013 on National Signing Day
One thing Pitt head coach Paul Chryst has been able to show that he can do is recruit well. For a college football coach, nothing is bigger than National Signing Day as coaches across the country compete for the top high school football players in the nation. In this cut-throat competition for talent, Pitt seems to have come out just fine. The Class of 2013 is highlighted by Belle Vernon offensive lineman Dorian Johnson (29th in ESPN 300), who was rated the No. 2 offensive lineman in ... Read More
Pitt Recruit Updated to 5-Star
Dorian Johnson, the second best recruit at offensive tackle according to ESPN, is now considered a top-tier athlete. Rivals.com awarded him with a 5-star rating today. Johnson, the Belle Vernon, PA native, committed to Pitt over Ohio State back in November. Originally he was commited to Penn State but decommitted earlier in the season. Johnson stands 6'6" and weighs in at 285 pounds. Johnson has a lot of quickness even with his size. His biggest praise this off-season has been his footwork. ... Read More
Dorian Johnson Commits to Pitt
You always remember your first. First big time recruit that is. Pitt head coach Paul Chryst landed his first big time recruit in Belle Vernon offensive tackle Dorian Johnson on Sunday. Johnson, an ESPN Top 150 prospect and the No. 2 offensive tackle nationally, committed to Pitt while on his official visit this weekend, Belle Vernon coach Aaron Krepps told ESPN in a text message. Johnson had committed to Penn State before the NCAA sanctions, officially visited Pitt with other ESPN ... Read More