For the first time in a very long time there will be a competition to be the Pitt Panthers starting quarterback in 2013. Pitt fans can rejoice in the fact that Tino Sunseri will no longer be under center for the Panthers, but there hasn't been a true quarterback competition since the 2008 season when Bill Stull beat out Pat Bostick for the job. As the Panthers entered spring practice, all eyes will be on the quarterback spot as four guys will attempt to impress head coach Paul Chryst and ... Read More
Snedden’s Take: On-Campus Venue for Pitt Football: Yes or No?
This was a banner week for the Pitt football program. The Panthers inaugural season in the Atlantic Coast Conference is now set in stone, with the announcement of the official schedule released Monday. The slate includes many intriguing battles, including a Labor Day weekend game at Heinz Field against the Florida State Seminoles – essentially the status-quo program of the ACC. Also coming to Pittsburgh this fall will beNorth Carolina,Virginia, andMiami. Road games include Duke, Virginia ... Read More
Making the case for Tavon Austin at No. 17
The Steelers have more than their fair share of needs to address in up-coming free agency and the NFL Draft. The Steelers are in desperate need of running backs and receivers. While there's probably more of a chance that the Steelers will lean towards the defense in the first round, it wouldn't hurt to entertain the idea of drafting a wide receiver/ running back type of guy at pick 17. Insert Tavon Austin. At the NFL Combine, Austin wasn't lacking any confidence when he stepped to the podium. ... Read More
Panthers, Seminoles to kick off 2013 season
Many are excited to see how Pitt's first season as a member of the ACC plays out and at the minimum, things have gotten better for the Panthers already. Pitt will open league ACC play on Labor Day against Florida State at Heinz Field, in a nationally televised game (8 p.m. ET, ESPN) between two programs that haven't met in 30 years. The Seminoles' last trip to Pittsburgh was in 1983. While Pitt will be double-digit underdogs in their season opener, the national exposure the Panthers will ... Read More
Could the Steelers land Stedman Bailey?
With Mike Wallace all but gone from the Steelers and Antonio Brown seemingly creating locker room problems, the Steelers' receivers are falling apart. With little to no cap room, it's doubtful that they will test the waters of free agency. And with bigger needs to worry about, they won't be taking a guy in the top two rounds. But when it comes time for the Steelers to pick up a wide receiver, a great one might still be left on the board. Stedman Bailey. I've personally watched Stedman Bailey ... Read More
Pitt promotes Matt House to defensive coordinator
Pitt Panthers head football coach Paul Chryst announced the filling of three open positions on his staff, including filling the hole of defensive coordinator. Defensive backs coach Matt House was promoted to the role of defensive coordinator, while Chryst hired veteran coach John Palermo as defensive ends and linebackers coach. He also announced that former Pitt defensive back Hank Poteat (1996-99) will join the staff as a graduate assistant and work with the cornerbacks. Last season, ... Read More
Pitt’s Ray Graham invited to NFL Draft Combine
The NFL Scouting Combine is an opportunity for a player to open eyes and improve one's draft stock for this spring's NFL Draft. Pitt running back Ray Graham is hoping to do exactly that. Graham, who finished his college career as the second leading rusher in Pitt history, has been invited to participate in the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine, held Feb. 23-26 in Indianapolis. He is the only Panther player selected to join the more than 300 of the nation’s top college players who were invited ... Read More
Paterno Saga Continues
Jerry Sandusky is a name that all of us will remember forever but wish we wouldn't. It is certainly a name that Sue Paterno will have engrained in her life forever. On Friday we released a copy of the letter that Sue Paterno, the wife of Penn State legend Joe Paterno, released telling the public that she was openly challenging the Freeh report. The Freeh report was a report of the findings of those who were allegedly involved with the Sandusky scandal. Today, on ESPN Outside the Lines, her ... Read More
Sue Paterno Makes First Public Announcement
Sue Paterno, the widow of former Penn State great Joe Paterno, officially addressed the public today. This is the first public statement made by Sue since her husband's passing. Pittsburgh Sporting News will keep you current with this story as more develops. ... Read More
Pitt turns in solid Class of 2013 on National Signing Day
One thing Pitt head coach Paul Chryst has been able to show that he can do is recruit well. For a college football coach, nothing is bigger than National Signing Day as coaches across the country compete for the top high school football players in the nation. In this cut-throat competition for talent, Pitt seems to have come out just fine. The Class of 2013 is highlighted by Belle Vernon offensive lineman Dorian Johnson (29th in ESPN 300), who was rated the No. 2 offensive lineman in ... Read More