Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good. That turned out to be the case Saturday afternoon for Paul Chryst and the Pitt Panthers as Pitt defeated long-time Big East Conference rival Syracuse 17-16 to become bowl eligible for the sixth consecutive season and second under Chryst. In the first ACC meeting between the schools, it all came down to a timeout, one that Chryst was luckily awarded just in time before the Orange burnt Pitt with a fake field goal that would have likely gone for a ... Read More
Pitt releases depth chart for opener
As Paul Chryst and the Pitt Panthers prepare for their 2013 season opener against Florida State on Labor Day, we now have a good idea of who will be on the field for the Panthers. Pitt released its two-deep depth chart for the season opener and it contained a few surprises. Some things of note: -Running back Isaac Bennett, who has been recovering from a knee injury, will be the starter against the Seminoles. - Four freshmen will be in the starting lineup: wide receiver Tyler Boyd, ... Read More
Pitt’s Isaac Bennett returns to practice
Ever since Rushel Shell left the Pitt football program, the search has been on for who would step into the role as the Panthers' featured back. That job was presumed to go to junior running back Isaac Bennett, but things haven't necessarily played out that way. However there is a glimmer of good news on that front as Bennett returned to practice without the full-length leg brace on his injured right knee. The junior has been out of action since August 1o with a right knee injury, but it ... Read More
Chad Voytik, Isaac Bennett open up eyes during Pitt spring game
Many people feel that is a forgone conclusion that Tom Savage will be under center when the Pitt Panthers open up the 2013 season at Heinz Field against Florida State. Apparently Chad Voytik didn’t get the memo. Pitt head coach Paul Chryst has insisted that the quarterback battle is still wide open and if Friday night's spring game is any indication, Voytik could find himself right in the mix for the job. The redshirt freshman completed 27-of-33 passes for 358 yards and three scores ... Read More
Several Panthers get opportunity to impress in Spring Game
Spring practice has come to a close for the Pitt Panthers football team and it all culminates with the annual Blue-Gold spring game, which will be played Friday night at Bethel Park High School. This isn't just any spring game though as it carries some weight for several Pitt players competing for jobs in Paul Chryst's second season on the Panthers' sidelines. When it comes to spring football, it's similar to exhibition baseball. Stats don't really matter as much as showing the coaching ... Read More
Opportunity is knocking on the door of Pitt’s Isaac Bennett and Malcolm Crockett
It is always said that opportunities don't come that often, but when they do you have to be ready to take advantage of them. That's the case for Pitt running backs Isaac Bennett (junior) and Malcolm Crockett (redshirt sophomore), who suddenly have been presented with a golden opportunity to emerge as the feature back in Paul Chryst's offense. With the transfer of Rushel Shell, Bennett and Crockett have risen to No.1 and 2 on the current Panthers' depth chart as spring practice ... Read More