After 11 seasons, Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller decided to hang up the cleats. However, Miller’s retirement left more than sadness in the hearts of Steelers fans: It left the Steelers without a starting tight end. Left on the roster is Matt Spaeth, who has caught six passes since returning to the team in 2013, and Jesse James, a 2015 fifth-round draft pick who only appeared in eight games as a rookie. The team may expand James’ role now that Miller is gone, but given the lack ... Read More
James Conner expected to play in 2016
It's been a pretty positive week for Pat Narduzzi and the Pitt football program.A solid recruiting class plus the news that first-team All-ACC defensive end Ejuan Price was granted a sixth season of eligibility would make any coaches day in early February. But that news is pale in comparison to the fact that Narduzzi expects star running back James Conner to be back on the field in 2016.Conner, the 2014 ACC Player of the Year, is back running and working out at the Pitt facility.“He's ... Read More
Pitt’s Ejuan Price granted sixth year of eligibilty
If Pat Narduzzi and the Pitt Panthers staff weren’t having a big enough Wednesday already, announcing a very impressive 2016 recruiting class, news got even better for the Panthers in form of a returning Ejuan Price.Price was granted a sixth year of eligibility from the NCAA on Wednesday, adding another solid pass-rushing threat to what could turn out to be a much improved Pitt defense.Price, who battled numerous injuries throughout his Pitt career, was finally healthy last season and produced a ... Read More
Central Catholic’s Damar Hamlin commits to Pitt
The University of Pittsburgh has their cornerback/safety of the future. Central Catholic's Damar Hamlin made the announcement on Monday that he will commit to the Pitt Panthers football program. Hamlin helped lead the Central Catholic Vikings to a 2015 WPIAL and PIAA championships.Hamlin has been recruited by various different teams, including Notre Dame, Clemson, Virginia Tech, UCLA, Miami, Michigan State, Auburn, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Stanford, Syracuse, Arizona ... Read More
Pitt’s 2016 schedule presents a lot of challenges
All things considered, the first season for Pat Narduzzi as the Pitt head football coach ended up a positive one.Things are going to get a lot tougher though for Narduzzi and the Panthers the second time around.Pitt's 2016 schedule was released on Monday and needless to say it is very challenging.The Panthers will face eight bowl teams, four that won at least 10 games and three that finished in the Top 20.Perhaps the most challenging will be a trip to Death Valley to take on ACC Champion and ... Read More
COLUMN: Is Penn State rebuilding or reloading?
At his introductory press conference earlier this week, current Tennessee Volunteers and former Penn State Nittany Lions defensive coordinator Bob Shoop now famously said, “I like the fact that this isn’t a rebuild." Is Penn State really in a rebuilding mode? Or is it reloading? To some, after the week and offseason Penn State has had, it may seem like Happy Valley is in a rebuilding mode after all based on the amount of staff and player turnover recently. For those keeping track at home, the ... 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
Reeder, Lynch to transfer for final years of eligibility
The Penn State offense will look very different in 2016, as linebacker Troy Reeder and running back Akeel Lynch announced this week that they would transfer and finish their eligibility at different institutions. Reeder announced on Tuesday that he would transfer to the University of Delaware. He has three years of eligibility remaining, and attributes his decision to the chance to play alongside of his brother, who verbally committed to the Blue Hens last week. Reeder, a Wilmington native, ... Read More
Penn State names Matt Limegrover as OL coach
The Penn State Nittany Lions football team underwent some major changes in the New Year, and even more keep coming. On Wednesday, head coach James Franklin announced that former Minnesota assistant head coach, offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Matt Limegrover would take over as the Nittany Lions’ offensive line coach. "I am both humbled and honored to join Coach Franklin's staff and coach at Penn State," Limegrover said. "Growing up in Western Pennsylvania, I have been a Penn ... Read More
Penn State’s Geno Lewis to transfer to Oklahoma
Penn State wide receiver Geno Lewis announced Monday morning that he will transfer and play his final year of eligibility in a graduate program at Oklahoma University. Announced in a tweet that can be seen below, Lewis was appreciative of his time at Penn State, and thanked his teammates, coaches, trainers, and academic advisors for all that they have done for him through the past four years, but acknowledged that it is time “to move on to the next chapter” of his life. Lewis, a three-year ... Read More