The Pitt Panthers were picked towards the bottom of the standings during ACC Media day earlier in the week, but with a ton of talent coming back on the offensive side of the ball, Pitt could be a surprise in the Coastal Division. Some of that talent was recognized on Thursday when three Pitt players were selected to the preseason All-ACC football team. Running back James Conner, wide receiver Tyler Boyd and offensive lineman Adam Bisnowaty were all selections. Conner, the reigning ACC Player ... Read More
Pitt picked to finish next to last in ACC Coastal Division
New Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi has created a lot of buzz in Pittsburgh since taking over for former coach Paul Chryst last winter. Apparently that buzz hasn't been felt across the rest of the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Panthers were predicted to finish next to last in the ACC's Coastal Division during the conference's annual Media Day on Tuesday. In addition to the Panthers not being expected to do much, reigning ACC Player of the Year James Conner was not even the ... Read More
Pitt’s James Conner, Tyler Boyd named to Maxwell Award watch list
Heading into the 2015 college football season, the Pitt Panthers may have one of the best duos on the offensive side of the ball in the entire nation in running back James Conner and wide receiver Tyler Boyd. That duo received another preseason honor on Tuesday as both have been named to the watch list for the Maxwell Award, which is given annually to the College Player of the Year. Two former Panthers have won the award in the past as running back Tony Dorsett did so in 1976 and defensive ... Read More
James Conner, Tyler Boyd named preseason All-Americans
Ever since new Pitt Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi took over, there has been a little more excitement about the Pitt program than usual. Needless to say others outside of Pittsburgh like what the Panthers are bringing back, especially on the offensive side of the ball. Pitt juniors James Conner and Tyler Boyd were honored on Monday by being named All-Americans by national college football expert Phil Steele. Boyd was named to Steele's first team preseason All-America squad while ... Read More
Pitt Triplets looking to build off 2014 success
Spring time is a special time of year. It brings new beginnings, optimistic thoughts and no more snow. For Pitt fans it also brings spring drills for their football team and this year they have a lot to look forward to thanks to the emergence of three budding stars. After a very promising first full season as the starter, quarterback Chad Voytik is looking to make the next step in his career. Last year as the starter Voytik completed 61 percent of his passes for 2,349 yards and 16 ... Read More
James Conner named ACC Player of the Year
When the 2014 season started for Pitt tailback James Conner, all eyes were on the fact that he would play both on the offensive and defensive sides of the football. As things turned out he only played one snap defensively. That’s because Conner proved to be outstanding running the football. Conner broke not only Pitt rushing records as a sophomore, but also ACC records on his way to being named the ACC Player of the Year on Wednesday. He was also named the ACC’s Offensive Player of the ... Read More
Pitt lands four on All-ACC team
It was an up-and-down season for the Pitt Panthers in their second year in the ACC, but few different players made it a memorable one individually and were recognized by the ACC on Monday. Led by running back James Conner’s record breaking season, Pitt landed four players on the All-ACC team. In addition to Conner, sophomore receiver Tyler Boyd and senior offensive tackle T.J. Clemmings were first-team selections. Boyd was also a second-team pick as a kick returner. Senior guard Matt ... Read More
James Conner’s status still in air for Miami
Saturday night, the Pitt Panthers football team will essentially be playing a playoff game as a win vs. the Miami Hurricanes will get the Panthers bowl eligible while a loss will send Pitt home with a disappointing 5-7 record to a 2014 season that many felt had some promise coming in. With that game just two days away, the Panthers still don’t know if they will be taking the field with one of their best offensive weapons. Pitt head coach Paul Chryst has yet to confirm the status of running ... Read More
Pitt wastes another big day from James Conner in loss to UNC
Pitt Panthers running back James Conner keeps on putting up big numbers during his record breaking sophomore season. And the Panthers keep on wasting his big performances. Conner rushed for 220 yards and scored four touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough as North Carolina rallied late to defeat Pitt 40-35, all but sticking a fork in the Panthers bowl hopes. Conner’s fourth touchdown of the game put the Panthers on top 35-34 with 3:33 remaining, but it turned out to be too much time left on ... Read More
James Conner to play on defensive side of ball vs. Virginia Tech
When the Pitt Panthers opened the 2014 season, many people were excited to potentially see running back James Conner line up on both sides of the ball. That naturally hasn’t happened yet with Conner’s solid start to the season, but it looks like we will get to see the sophomore line up at defensive end Thursday night when the Panthers play host to Virginia Tech. “I'm going to get that thing going this week on the defensive side of the ball,” Conner said. “I'll be out there ... Read More