Tag Archives: NCAA Football

Pitt nearly flawless against South Florida

High octane enough? Last time Pitt played a nationally televised Thursday night game the Panthers only posted three points. Ray Graham and the offense bested that total by 41 last night. Pitt’s newest elite running back gashed the South Florida … Continue reading

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Numbers show that secondary shined, offense struggled against Notre Dame

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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Pitt’s move based on stability, not money

  Pitt has come a long way since December. Mike Haywood is not coaching the Panthers, there is finally buzz around the football program, and the school is no longer stuck in a dead end conference. How many Panther fans … Continue reading

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The business of college sports

Imagine working 44 hours per week, being the face of a multi-million dollar business, and going to school full time. Now imagine not being paid a cent for your efforts. For NCAA Division I football and basketball players, imagining is … Continue reading

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How much are college athletes worth?

If college players were given a salary, how much should it be worth? Should every player receive a contract, or only those who are considered stars? What about making money off memorabilia? Each of these questions is valid in today’s ongoing … Continue reading

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NCAA basketball in need of separation from football?

Football rules America. Pro. College. High-School. The country is obsessed with the sport at every level. How long until we see Pop Warner games on ESPN? As much as NCAA basketball is loved by the country, it cannot compete with … Continue reading

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McCoy on verge of contract extension with the Eagles

LeSean McCoy was Pitt’s brightest running back star since Tony Dorsett. Quite an accomplishment when considering that NFL Pro Bowl backs like Craig ‘Ironhead’ Heyward and Curtis Martin filled the gap in between them. Of course, Shady is having a … Continue reading

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Panther Panel on 92.1 WPTS

Tune in to 92.1 WPTS today at 4:00 for Panther Panel. I will be discussing Pitt football with host Brian Batko for a half hour. We will look back on the Buffalo game as well as preview Saturday’s matchup against … Continue reading

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Graham says new system to blame for sloppy play

Saturday’s game was filled with missed tackles, mis-passes, and mistakes. All signs, according to Graham, of introducing a new system. Defensively, the Panthers played soft on Buffalo receivers and continually whiffed on easy stuffs. Offensively, Tino Sunseri overthrew easy targets … Continue reading

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Only a matter of time before super conferences

With Colorado packing for the Pac 10, Nebraska bolting to the Big 10, and now Texas A&M skipping to the SEC, the Big 12 looks like they will be the first victim of the trending super conference philosophy. Other conferences … Continue reading

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Despite bad wrap, Panthers offense successful against Buffalo

With 13 minutes left in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s game the Buffalo Bulls only trailed Pitt by five points. The same Bulls team that won only two games last season. The same Bulls team that ranked 91st in scoring … Continue reading

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Expansion’s affect on college basketball

With the Big East looking to expand most are eyeing the best available football candidates. The philosophy is a smart one since there is significantly more money in NCAA football than in NCAA basketball. Think though, if the Big East … Continue reading

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Football is the only hope for many in Aliquippa

After seeing the ESPN special on Mike Ditka returning to his hometown of Aliquippa, I decided to do some research on the dying steel town. I came across this article from Sports Illustrated which outlines the importance of football in … Continue reading

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Pitt’s Street ready for game action

Devin Street could possibly follow Antonio Bryant, Larry Fitzgerald, and Jon Baldwin as the school’s next great receiver. He has outstanding hands, blazing speed, and the ability to rack up major chunks of yardage after the catch. In order for … Continue reading

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Chiefs Baldwin injures hand in locker room fight

Jon Baldwin always had a reputation as a lazy player when he played at Pitt. There were issues with his rout-running, his consistency, and his focus. Baldwin even managed to rack up a few misdemeanor charges while on campus. In … Continue reading

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