After posting a 4-7 record last season, the Clarion Eagles are ready to start the 2013 season fresh. Clarion is returning eight starters on offense and 10 starters on defense. Offensively, they'll be led a senior quarterback who is coming off of his best season as a stater, a trio of wide receivers, and a defensive player turned running back in the backfield. Defensively, they'll be led by a strong defensive line, an improved linebacking corps, and a young secondary. Here's what to expect ... Read More
Pitt dismisses QB Tra’Von Chapman from team
Those hoping that freshman quarterback Tra'Von Chapman would have a positive impact on the Pitt football team for the next four years may want to think again. Panthers' head coach Paul Chryst announced on Friday that the youngster has been dismissed from the team. Chapman was one of the prized recruits of the Class of 2013, but spent three days in jail last month after pleading guilty to an April assault on a former girlfriend in Kent, Ohio. “We believe it is in everyone's best interest ... Read More
Division II Football Preview: Edinboro
Edinboro is coming off of their first losing season since 2006 under head coach Scott Browning. They finished with a 4-6 record in 2012. The Fighting Scots are returning eight starters on offense and seven starters on defense, including four on the defensive line. Offensively, Edinboro is led by their passing attack, with their starting quarterback and the three top receivers returning. Defensively, a veteran defensive line and secondary anchors a defense that is looking to improve from last ... Read More
Pitt’s Isaac Bennett returns to practice
Ever since Rushel Shell left the Pitt football program, the search has been on for who would step into the role as the Panthers' featured back. That job was presumed to go to junior running back Isaac Bennett, but things haven't necessarily played out that way. However there is a glimmer of good news on that front as Bennett returned to practice without the full-length leg brace on his injured right knee. The junior has been out of action since August 1o with a right knee injury, but it ... Read More
Division II Football Preview: Gannon
The Gannon Knights had a disappointing 2012 season, posting a 3-8 record. Two of those three wins came in two of the last three games, giving the Knights some hope for the 2013 season. Offensively, nine starters are returning. Defensively, six starters are returning. The Knights will go into battle with a record-setting young quaterback and his three favorite targets on offense and a strong defensive back who led the team in tackles. Here's a look at what to expect from the Knights in ... Read More
Division II Football Preview: Cal U
The Cal U Vulcans posted an 8-3 record last season and a third place finish in the PSAC West. With a lot of questions on offense, the Cal U defense should be stout once again in 2013. Overall, the Vulcans are returning 10 total starters. They're losing their starting quarterback and their starting running back but are returning their top receiver. Defensively, a transfer senior safety should come up big along with an All American defensive lineman. Here's a look at what to expect for the ... Read More
Division II Football Preview: Slippery Rock
In 2012, Slippery Rock finished with a 6-5 record. Despite just being one game above .500, The Rock posted a 5-2 conference record and finished 4th in the PSAC West. This season, they're losing their leading rusher, but are returning their dynamic dual-threat quarterback and their five leading receivers. Defensively, they're bringing back their leading tacklers at linebacker and a strong ballhawking secondary. Together, they return nine starters on each side of the ball. Here's a preview of ... Read More
Rafiyq Cromwell brings “hometown swag” to Mercyhurst
Some student athletes have to go across the country to play football. Some players leave school because of home sickness and choose to transfer to a school closer to their hometown. Rafiyq Cromwell, a Pittsburgh native, doesn't have that problem. He plays cornerback for the Mercyhurst Lakers in Erie, Pennsylvania, just two hours north of Pittsburgh. "Playing close to Pittsburgh means a lot to me," Cromwell said, "I can still bring my hometown swag to the game. Being close to Pittsburgh gives ... Read More
Pitt tabs Savage as starting quarterback
The much anticipated quarterback competition that was supposed to take place during camp for the Pitt Panthers didn't turn into much of a competition after all. Tom Savage has been named the starting quarterback for the 2013 season, Pitt head coach Paul Chryst told reporters after practice Wednesday. Savage, who is in his final season of eligibility after transferring twice, beat out redshirt freshman Chad Voytik for the job and will be under center when the Panthers kickoff their ... Read More
Division II Football Preview: Mercyhurst
Mercyhurst posted a 9-2 record last season, including a 6-1 conference record that led them to a Co-Championship with IUP. Going into 2013, the Lakers are returning five offensive starters and five defensive starters. Among their returners are an experienced quarterback and a 1,000 yard rusher in the backfield. Defensively, a senior defensive lineman leads the way. With hunger on their mind from last season, expectations are high for the Lakers this season. Here's a preview of what to look for ... Read More