As expected, University of Pittsburgh wide receiver Tyler Boyd was officially charged with a DUI on Tuesday, stemming from a traffic stop in Jefferson Hills on Friday. Boyd, who is only 20 years of age, also faces summary charges for underage drinking and traffic violations. The traffic stop occurred around 2:30 am when Boyd attempted to pass another car. While reports suggested that Boyd’s blood-alcohol content was under Pennsylvania’s 0.08 percent limit, because he is under 21 the limit ... 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’s Alex Officer named to Rimington Trophy watch list
The Pitt Panthers underachieved on the football field a season ago, but it wasn’t because of their offense, which was one of the more explosive units the Panthers have had in quite some time. While plenty of people are excited to see what type of performance we will see from the likes of James Conner, Tyler Boyd and Chad Voytik under first-year head coach Pat Narduzzi, there are some guys up front to watch as well for the 2015 campaign. One of those guys happens to be center Alex Officer, ... Read More
Pitt’s T.J. Clemmings falls to fourth round; drafted by Vikings
It was a much longer wait than anyone would have anticipated, but finally on Saturday Pitt’s T.J. Clemmings realized a dream. Clemmings was take with the No. 11 pick of the fourth round by the Minnesota Vikings, the No. 110 pick overall. Once perceived as a surefire first-round pick, a stress fracture discovered in his foot only a couple weeks prior to the draft, scared teams away from Clemmings and as a result he slid all the way to the third day of the draft. Clemmings, viewed by many ... Read More
Pitt lands Michigan State transfer Mark Scarpinato
Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi is bringing along some company from Michigan State. Narduzzi announced on Wednesday that former Michigan State defensive tackle Mark Scarpinato has elected to transfer to Pitt. Being that Scarpinato has graduated already, he will be eligible to play this season for the Panthers. Scarpinato stands 6-foot-3, 286-pounds and should help the Pitt defensive front right away as a rotational player. Scarpinato was a member of Michigan State's 2011 ... Read More
2015 NFL Draft: Injury could force Pitt’s T.J. Clemmings out of first round
When the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft takes place Thursday night, many expect to hear the name of Pitt offensive tackle T.J. Clemmings called by commissioner Roger Goodell. However an injury that Clemmings didn't even know about could result in Clemmings falling out of the first round altogether. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported that Clemmings has a stress fracture in his foot. The injury showed up during Clemmings' medical exam at the NFL Scouting Combine. However Clemmings' ... Read More
Aaron Donald, Larry Fitzgerald to serve as honorary coaches for Pitt spring game
After a year’s hiatus, the Pitt Panthers will once again hold their annual spring game this year under new head football coach Pat Narduzzi. Although this time around their will be a twist. St. Louis Rams defensive tackle and reigning NFL Rookie of the Year Aaron Donald, and Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald will serve as honorary head coaches for the 2015 Blue-Gold Spring Game. Fitzgerald will coach the blue team in the game while Donald will coach the gold ... Read More
Ohio QB Thomas MacVittie commits to Pitt
Pitt football coach Pat Narduzzi has been a busy guy the past week preparing for the future at Pitt. After securing verbals from Ohio defensive back Tony Butler and Upper St. Clair offensive lineman Brandon Ford, Narduzzi turned his attention to the quarterback position, as Cincinnati Moeller quarterback Thomas MacVittie committed to Pitt. MacVittie, the Panthers third commit for the Class of 2016, made the announcement via Twitter. "I have officially committed to The University of ... Read More
Upper St. Clair’s Brandon Ford commits to Pitt
Pitt Panthers football coach Pat Narduzzi landed his second recruit for the Class of 2016 this week when he was able to get a verbal commitment from a local product. Upper St. Clair offensive lineman Brandon Ford is the latest Pitt commit. Ford’s announcement came just days after Narduzzi landed Ohio defensive back Tony Butler. Ford is listed as a two-star prospect by Rivals and 24/7. Rivals lists Ford as the 27th best prospect in the state. He is listed at 6'6" and 300 pounds and is ... 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