Pitt wide receiver Tyler Boyd will receive one year of probation as a result of his arrest for driving under the influence. On Friday, Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Judge Robert C. Gallo accepted Boyd in to the ARD program, which is for nonviolent, first-time offenders. In addition to his one year of probation, he will have his driving license suspended for 90 days, he will have to take safe driving classes, and will responsible for court costs and fees over $2,500. “Tyler has ... Read More
Pitt lands LB recruit Chase Pine
Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi landed a solid linebacker prospect on Monday when it was announced that Virginia three-star linebacker Chase Pine verbally committed to the Panthers for the 2016 season. Pine's commitment completes a busy few days for Narduzzi as he was Pitt's third commitment in the past five days, joining the likes of running back Chawntez Moss and Central Catholic safety Bricen Garner announced their commitments to Pitt. Pine chose the Panthers over offers ... Read More
Pitt DC Josh Conklin faces tough challenge
New Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi addressed the crowd at a Pitt basketball game last week and promised the Panthers would be a tough team under his watch. “We will play tough and we will practice tough,” Narduzzi said. When you think about toughness, a lot of people immediately think about defense, which means that new defensive coordinator Josh Conklin is going to have the tough assignment of making this Panthers defense a very tough one to play against. Narduzzi’s decision to hire ... Read More
Arkansas’ Jim Chaney reportedly to be named Pitt offensive coordinator
New Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi said on Saturday that he was close to finding his offensive coordinator. According to reports he has and that man is Arkansas Razorbacks offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Jim Chaney, as according to reports he will be announced as the Panthers new OC. Narduzzi said that he is looking not only for a good football coach to lead the offense, but the right person as well. Apparently Chaney meets all of Narduzzi’s qualifications. “I’m looking ... Read More
Pat Narduzzi makes first hires to coaching staff
New Pitt football head coach Pat Narduzzi said that he wanted to assemble his coaching staff rather quickly after taking over as the Panthers head man. The past few days he has made strides in assembling that staff. Narduzzi has filled the role of defensive coordinator with the hiring of Florida International defensive coordinator Josh Conklin. Conklin has been Florida International’s defensive coordinator the past two seasons and is regarded as one of the nation's brightest young ... Read More
Pat Narduzzi announced as new Pitt head coach
After Paul Chryst left Pitt to take the Wisconsin job and athletic director Steve Pederson was fired, Pitt chancellor Patrick Gallagher made it clear that he was looking to make a splash with the Panthers next head coach. He may have just done that. As expected, Pitt announced that Michigan State defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi is the program’s next head football coach. Narduzzi spent the past eight seasons as the Michigan State defensive coordinator under coach Mark Dantonio. He was ... Read More
Pat Narduzzi emerges as leading candidate for Pitt job
Since Paul Chryst left Pitt for Wisconsin and athletic director Steve Pederson was let go, Pitt chancellor Patrick Gallagher has said he intended to fill the football coach vacancy rather quickly. It looks like the Panthers may have their eyes on their man. Several sources have reported that current Michigan State defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi is the leading candidate for the Pitt job and a deal could get worked out fairly quickly. The 48-year-old Narduzzi has coached some of the ... Read More
Pitt will hire football coach before AD
With the recent shakeup with the Pitt football program, Pitt chancellor Patrick Gallagher and interim athletic director Dr. Randy Juhl have some work to do to fill the vacant positions of AD and football coach. All signs point to the football coach coming first. While it is true that Pitt needs to get a football coach in place before some of the top candidates are off the board, it is also a less than ideal situation for potential hires. You would have to think that here would be a bit ... Read More
10 candidates to become next Pitt head coach
With Paul Chryst all but out the door as the Pitt head coach, as an official announcement is expected to be made Wednesday evening, it’s time to focus on filling the void on the Pitt sidelines. As the Panthers search for their fifth head coach since 2010, several names stand out as who should be considered serious candidates to land the job. With that being said, here’s a look at 10 strong candidates that current Pitt AD Steve Pederson should have on speed dial. Greg Schiano- I know for ... Read More