During the course of the past couple of seasons, the Pitt Panthers have had some very good football players on the defensive side of the ball. Their success has been recognized, as several Panthers have been named Big East Conference Defensive Player of the Year in recent years.  Linebacker H.B. Blades won the honor in 2006, and linebacker Scott McKillop started a run of four consecutive Pitt winners of the award when was given the honor in 2008. McKillop was followed by Mick Williams and ... Read More