“The Heisman Memorial Trophy annually recognizes the outstanding college football player whose performance best exhibits the pursuit of excellence with integrity. The winners of the trophy epitomize great ability combined with diligence, perseverance, and hard work.” If you were curious or confused, those two sentences are used to define the qualities and characteristics a player is expected to possess and display if he wants to win what is arguably the most famous trophy in sports: the ... Read More
James Conner to throw out first pitch on Pirates’ Opening Day
It's been quite the year for Pitt running back James Conner, but he will get an honor on Sunday. Conner will throw out the ceremonial first pitch when the Pittsburgh Pirates open the Major League Baseball season by hosting the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park on Sunday. After suffering a knee injury that cost him his season in Pitt's first game of the season, Conner announced this past December he had been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. “I'm honored and thrilled to throw out the first ... Read More
Pitt’s Elijah Zeise making switch to linebacker
As spring practice continues for the Pat Narduzzi's Pitt Panthers, we get a look at a few guys making position switches. One of those guys could make a big impact in 2016 is sophomore Elijah Zeise. Zeise received a text message from Narduzzi earlier in week as the North Allegheny graduate found out he will be making the switch from wide receiver to linebacker for the upcoming season. “Coach texted me earlier this morning and told me to come in," Zeise said. "Honestly, I thought I ... Read More
UCF QB Bo Schneider transferring to Pitt
It looks as if the Pitt Panthers will be adding quarterback depth for the future. According to a few reports, Central Florida quarterback Bo Schneider is transferring to Pitt. Pittsburgh Sports Now's Mike Vukovcan and Pittsburgh Post Game's Harry Psaros were among the first to report the news. Schneider, who stands at 6-foot-3, 225 pounds, started three games and played in eight total as a true freshman last season for UCF, who finished 0-12. He is a pro-style quarterback and was a ... Read More
Tyler Boyd unimpressive at NFL Combine
Once Pitt wide receiver Tyler Boyd declared for the NFL Draft, there have been plenty of different opinions on where Boyd would be drafted. What you have come up with is Boyd could go anywhere from the middle of the first round, all the way down to the third round. His performance to date at the NFL Combine certainly hasn't done Boyd any favors when it comes to his draft stock. Boyd ran the 40-yard dash in 4.58 seconds at the Combine, adding a 34-inch vertical, 119-inch broad jump, ... Read More
Pitt’s Ejuan Price likely to get sixth year of eligibilty
It looks as if Pat Narduzzi and the Pitt defense could be getting some great news for the 2016 season. According to KDKA-TV sports producer Mike Vukovcan, it appears that Panthers defensive end Ejuan Price will be granted a sixth year of eligibility from the NCAA. Price, who battled numerous injuries throughout his Pitt career, was finally healthy last season and produced a monster year. He led the Panthers with 11.5 sacks, good for fifth in the NCAA, and was named to the ALL-ACC First ... Read More
Former NC State OC Matt Canada reportedly hired as Pitt offensive coordinator
So far Pat Narduzzi's search for a new offensive coordinator to replace the departed Jim Chaney has been a pretty quiet one as very few names have leaked out. However one name has been confirmed for an interview in former North Carolina State offensive coordinator Matt Canada. Canada and Narduzzi are familiar with each other, having coached together at Northern Illinois. Richie Walsh of KDKA was the first to report that Canada was in town interviewing and now according to Sports ... Read More
Aaron Donald should be in Defensive Player of the Year conversation
Former Pitt standout Aaron Donald had a fantastic rookie campaign in 2014 with the St. Louis Rams that culminated with Donald winning the Defensive Rookie of the Year Award. Donald built off that success and turned in an even better sophomore season with the Rams, one that was a historic season in fact. He received the Daniel F. Reeves Memorial Award, which goes to the Rams’ Most Valuable Player, but Donald put together such an impressive 2015 season that should have him in the talks for ... Read More
Chad Voytik to transfer from Pitt
As Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi sits down and prepares for next season, he will be doing so with his quarterback for next season likely already in place in returning starter Nate Peterman. But depth at the position could be an issue next season as it looks like the Panthers will be losing former starter Chad Voytik. Voytik announced on Monday that he will be leaving the Pitt program and look to transfer. He is scheduled to graduate this spring semester, will be eligible to play at any ... Read More
Tyler Boyd declares for 2016 NFL Draft
Though it doesn't come as much as a surprise to anyone around or near the Pitt football program, the first day of 2016 will forever be a tough one for the Panthers as Pitt's all-time wide receiver Tyler Boyd declared for the 2016 NFL Draft. Boyd wrote a letter to his school, his teammates, and Pitt fans to announce the decision. "Dear Pittsburgh," the letter opens. "From the moment I first put on my shoulder pads, and dreamed of catching the Super Bowl-winning catch at a field down the ... Read More