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Loss to Butler has Gibbs motivated

Posted on October 19, 2011 by joel

Ashton Gibbs has lost three NCAA Tournament games by a total of six points. He has never advanced to the Final Four and has only once been past the round of 32. Gibbs has scored 30 points in those three … Continue reading →

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Bylsma’s new system could revolutionize defense

Posted on October 13, 2011 by joel

Ranking sixth in goals against last season allowed the Penguins to reach 106 points in the standings. With no Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin to lean on, a great defense was Pittsburgh’s only hope to survive in a star-driven NHL. … Continue reading →

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Panthers freshmen class hopes to have immediate impact

Posted on October 10, 2011 by joel

It’s not often that a Jamie Dixon recruit earns significant playing time as a true freshman. Then again, Pitt’s freshmen rarely exhibit the talent that this year’s Khem Birch does. Birch along with Malcolm Gilbert, John Johnson, and Durand Johnson all … Continue reading →

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Baldwin may make NFL debut this Sunday

Posted on October 6, 2011 by joel

Only two receivers were selected in the draft ahead of Jonathan Baldwin this summer. Those two receivers—AJ Green and Julio Jones—have combined for 43 receptions, 654 yards and two touchdowns over the first four weeks of the season. Baldwin has … Continue reading →

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Fans weigh in on headshots, fighting, and Shanahan

Posted on October 6, 2011 by joel

A large portion of NHL players believe that hits to the head should warrant an automatic penalty. Many players also believe that they are avoidable. It is only reasonable to believe that the same debate rages among fans. The Hockey News recently … Continue reading →

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Pittsburgh lands outside of country’s top five sports cities

Posted on October 5, 2011 by joel

Pittsburgh sports teams have made five championship appearances since 2006. The Penguins and Steelers have combined for three titles during that span while the Pitt Panthers have secured a number one seed in two of the past three NCAA Basketball … Continue reading →

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Pittsburgh native Saad to skate with Toews, Sharpe in opener

Posted on October 5, 2011 by joel

Pittsburgher Brandon Saad has a chance to do what Ryan Malone and RJ Umberger couldn’t—play in the NHL the same year he was drafted. The Chicago Blackhawks announced that Saad made the opening day roster and will suit up against … Continue reading →

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Neal, Letang catalysts for Penguins

Posted on October 4, 2011 by joel

Some of the biggest names in free agency this summer are now playing in the Atlantic Division. Ilya Bryzgalov, Jaromir Jagr, and Mike Richards all moved from the West to the East and are looking to lead their team to … Continue reading →

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Malkin ready to carry Penguins without Crosby

Posted on October 4, 2011 by joel

Scoring a goal in your first six NHL games is not a coincidence. Recording back-to-back 105+ point seasons is no fluke. And, winning the Art Ross Trophy and the Conn Smythe in the same season does not make you a … Continue reading →

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Pens, Caps, and Bruins all fight for top spot in the East

Posted on September 29, 2011 by joel

Sidney Crosby is almost back and Evgeni Malkin looks unstoppable. Tomas Vokoun will give the Capitals the best goaltending they have had since Olaf Kolzig. Boston and Tim Thomas are coming off a game-seven Stanley Cup victory. Who is the … Continue reading →

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More fantasy hockey risers and fallers

Posted on September 29, 2011 by joel

St. Louis, Edmonton, and the New York Islanders may soon replace Chicago, Boston, and Vancouver as the top contenders in hockey. The former three teams have elite talent in the ranks and budding young stars already in the NHL. Some … Continue reading →

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Numbers show that secondary shined, offense struggled against Notre Dame

Posted on September 28, 2011 by joel

Pitt’s secondary has not been the strength of the Panthers in recent years. Against Notre Dame though, the passing defense fared quite well. Irish QB Tommy Rees only threw for 216 yards and one touchdown on Saturday. Those numbers are … Continue reading →

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Kuhnhackl a potential star for the Penguins

Posted on September 27, 2011 by joel

The offensive future is bright for Pittsburgh with Beau Bennett, Eric Tangradi and James Neal all in the system. One name that should be added to that list is Tom Kuhnhackl. The German import is a big bodied winger with … Continue reading →

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Rangers a favorite to win the Atlantic Division

Posted on September 27, 2011 by joel

Brad Richards is in New York, the Islanders are a year older and healthier, Philadelphia finally has a great starting goalie and the Penguins will have Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin back this season. The Atlantic Division is drastically different … Continue reading →

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Gibbs named third-team All-American

Posted on September 26, 2011 by joel

Pitt hasn’t had a first-team All-American since 2009 when DeJuan Blair carried the Panthers to the Elite Eight. Ashton Gibbs is looking to change that. Today Blue Ribbon Magazine released their All-American teams and Gibbs landed on the third squad.  … Continue reading →

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