Entering the 2014 season, the one thing on paper that you could have pointed to that could cost the Pitt Panthers in a major way was their defense, in particular their secondary, which was dinged up by injuries, defections and suspensions. Yet on paper halfway through the season it looked as if the Panthers defense was playing particularly well as they were ranked as one of the better all-around units in the nation. But sometimes numbers lie and this was certainly one of those ... Read More
Can Pitt adjust to life without Aaron Donald?
Some may look at Pitt defensive coordinator Matt House and feel he did an admirable job in his first season as the Panthers’ DC. However the true test will come in his second go around on the job as this year he will have to do it without Aaron Donald in uniform to anchor the defensive front. With Donald in a Panthers’ uniform, the Pitt defense wasn’t bad as they finished ranked 34th in the nation in average yards allowed (367.5) a season ago. Donald’s accolades and accomplishments are well ... Read More
Pitt promotes Matt House to defensive coordinator
Pitt Panthers head football coach Paul Chryst announced the filling of three open positions on his staff, including filling the hole of defensive coordinator. Defensive backs coach Matt House was promoted to the role of defensive coordinator, while Chryst hired veteran coach John Palermo as defensive ends and linebackers coach. He also announced that former Pitt defensive back Hank Poteat (1996-99) will join the staff as a graduate assistant and work with the cornerbacks. Last season, ... Read More