For the past couple of seasons, people like myself have been begging the Pitt panthers to get their pair of talented tight ends more involved in their passing game. That is finally happening this season as both J.P. Holtz and Scott Orndoff have made big plays every week. Holtz in particular has garnered some attention. The senior and graduate of Shaler Area High School, has been named to the midseason watch list for the John Mackey Award, presented annually to the most outstanding ... Read More
Pitt names team captains for 2015
The Pitt Panthers announced their team captains for the 2015 football season on Friday. Leading the first-year head coach Pat Narduzzi’s squad will be four seniors: tight end J.P. Holtz (Shaler), defensive back Lafayette Pitts (Woodland Hills), defensive lineman Darryl Render and offensive lineman Artie Rowell. Holtz has played in every game for the squad since making his Panthers debut as a true freshman in 2012, and has started all 13 games in each of the past two seasons. In 2014, he made ... Read More
J.P. Holtz leads talented group of Pitt TE’s
While a lot of attention in the Pitt passing game this season will focus on sophomore wide receiver Tyler Boyd and whoever steps up to replace the departed Devin Street, it could turn out to be a group of talented tight ends that proves to be the biggest difference makers in the Pitt aerial attack. With a new quarterback under center this season, likely sophomore Chad Voytik, having a good tight end or two can serve as a nice security blanket. And Pitt has a more than a couple of options ... Read More