After back to back losses in the season opener for the Pitt Panthers under Paul Chryst, the Panthers made sure it would not be three in a row, as they began their 2014 campaign against the University of Delaware at Heinz Field. Rushing out to a 21-0 first quarter lead, the Panthers never looked back in a 62-0 blowout, the largest margin of victory for the Panthers ever at Heinz field. The Panthers amassed 409 yards rushing, and held the visiting Blue Hens to 57 total net yards. Based on ... Read More
Pitt wins, Pirates show resiliency, Steelers preview show
And we are live! Tune in as the guys discuss the shutout win by the Pitt Panthers against Delaware, the resilient Pirates who just won't go away and look toward the start of the NFL season next Thursday. ... Read More
Duquesne loses opener as comeback attempt falls short
If nothing else, the Duquesne Dukes football team showed resiliency on Saturday afternoon. Things looked like they were going to get out of hand early on, as University of Buffalo sprinted out to a 14-0 lead at the halfway mark of the first quarter. In the second, Buffalo extended the lead to 21-0, and all seemed to be lost for Duquesne. However, right before the half, quarterback Dillon Buechel connected with Devin Rahming for a four-yard strike, which put the Dukes on the board. After ... Read More
Pitt, James Conner run all over Delaware
It’s been quite some time since a Pitt Panthers team has dominated an opponent they should handle easily. The young Panthers did exactly that to open up the 2014 campaign on Saturday, dismantling the Delaware Blue Hens 62-0. The 62 points the Panthers scored set an all-time record for points scored at Heinz Field, having previously scored 55 against Gardner Webb back in 2012. It also was Pitt’s biggest margin of victory since defeating Temple 76-0 in 1977. It also was the Panthers first ... Read More
Penn St. Wins Thriller In Franklin’s Debut
At Dublin, Ireland's Croke Park, the Penn State Nittany Lions (1-0) opened the season with a thrilling 26-24 victory over Central Florida (0-1) on Saturday morning. The Nittany Lions won the Dan Rooney Trophy with the victory, honoring the Pittsburgh Steelers chairman and former U.S. Ambassador to Ireland. Due to Penn State's ineligibility for postseason play, former head coach Bill O'Brien had arranged for the team to play in an international game like this one, in lieu of a bowl game. Under ... Read More
Delaware vs. Pitt: Preview, Prediction, TV Info and More
The Pitt Panthers make their long awaited 2014 season debut Saturday afternoon against the Delaware Blue Hens. Openers haven’t always been kind to the Panthers (think Youngstown State), but with a new quarterback in Chad Voytik making his first collegiate start, Paul Chryst is likely welcoming an opener against a Colonial Athletic Association opponent, given the fact that Pitt is 9-0 lifetime against CAA foes, most recently beating Maine, 35-29 in 2011. It’s also good for Pitt’s younger ... Read More
Robert Morris begins Banaszak era with a home loss.
The Robert Morris Colonials looked to open the John Banaszak era on the right foot Thursday night at Joe Walton Stadium. Unfortunately, the Eastern Kentucky Colonels had different ideas as the Colonels dominated the game and handed the Colonials a lopsided 29-10 loss. In spite of committing five turnovers, the visiting Colonels dominated the game, paced by a running attack that amassed an astounding 407 yards rushing, including 143 from Dy'Shawn Mobley. Jared McClain and JJ Jude added 90 ... Read More
Pitt Football: 5 Keys to a successful 2014 season
With the Pitt Panthers football team about to kick the 2014 season off against Delaware on Saturday, a lot has to go right for Paul Chryst’s team to avoid another 6-6 campaign and a trip to the Little Caesar’s Bowl or the usual BBVA Compass Bowl. The Panthers have a favorable schedule, with no Florida State or Clemson, to do some damage in their second season in the ACC, but for everything to go according to plan and Pitt to be playing in a better bowl game at season’s end, there are five ... Read More
Pitt’s Paul Chryst to rely on youth again in 2014
Pitt football coach Paul Chryst has shown during his couple of years on the job that he is not afraid to play young players. Chryst turned to a bunch of freshman last season and that will be the case once again in 2014. As the Panthers prepare to open the season on Saturday, the third-year head coach said on Monday that defensive backs Avonte Maddox and Pat Amara, along with linebacker Quintin Wirginis and running back Chris James are freshmen that will play this season. Throw in the ... Read More
John Banaszak has young Robert Morris team ready for 2014 season
For the first time in their programs history, fans of Robert Morris Colonials football can look across the sidelines and not see Joe Walton. However while Walton, the only head coach in Robert Morris history, has retired, the program is in very good hands with John Banaszak as its new head coach. While Banaszak certainly has some big shoes to fill, he is certainly up for the challenge. “It’s a true honor,” said Banaszak. “I’m very proud to be the second coach in Robert Morris history and ... Read More