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The most comprehensive coverage of everything Pitt athletics with the ultimate insider, Pat Bostick. Tune in each week as Pat talks about the biggest stories in Pitt athletics with the biggest Pitt guests out there.
Stephanie Mock, Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Performance for Pitt. as well as Dr. Tim Suchomel of Pitt Sports Medicine and Nutrition, both join in this segment! Pat, Stephanie, and Tim discuss plenty along the lines of keeping Panther athletes in their best form, as well as the Victory Heights project on campus!
-Panther volleyball and soccer are thriving! Pat also reflects on Pitt football's rollercoaster season.-Guests include Stephanie Mock and Tim Suchomel, as they discuss plenty along the lines of keeping Panther athletes in their best form, as well as the Victory Heights project on campus!
Lowe discusses playing Mississippi State, where the team is & the sign that motivates them
Max joined Pat Bostick on the Panthers Insider Show to preview this afternoon's game between Pitt and Boston College
Pitt MBB Head Coach Jeff Capel joins Pat Bostick on the Panthers Insider Show Saturday to recap the buzzer-beater win for Pitt on the road against Ohio State and looks ahead to Mississippi State and Virginia Tech this week.
Officials, struggling offense part of Pat Narduzzi's postgame news conference after the loss to Virginia
Jeff Capel, Jaland Lowe, Ishmael Leggett discuss season-opening win and sharing the ball
-Panthers visit North Carolina. Rodney Hammond Jr. makes his season debut. -Saturday mornings from 8-9!
what win over Penn State means to Pitt head coach Dan Fisher and players Torrey Stafford and Emmy Klika
Pitt FB Head Coach Pat Narduzzi joined Pat Bostick on the Panthers Insider Show Saturday to recap what the first weeks of camp have been like and getting ready for the season.
There was a tragedy outside of the Pete yesterday that hit close to him with Pat. The transfer portal is closed to entry, which gives some clarity to Pitt's football roster. Reviewing the losses and additions this offseason. Some of the losses could be significant, as there's a strong correlation between Pitt's success and getting to the QB. If there's any additions, it's likely on the D line. Harry Psaros of Pittsburgh Sports Now joins to discuss his book about having a child with autism, the significance of the books art, and how to learn more about autism, the changes in college football with multiple signing periods and NIL, how gradual development is rare now. Looking at Pitt's 2024 football schedule and some potential scenarios, what needs to happen for the Panthers to have a bounce back.
Harry Psaros of Pittsburgh Sports Now joins to discuss his book about having a child with autism, the significance of the books art, and how to learn more about autism, the changes in college football with multiple signing periods and NIL, how gradual development is rare now
Pitt Play by Play Broadcaster Bill Hillgrove joined Pat on the Panthers Insider Show Saturday morning to talk Pitt Spring Football and Bub Carrington declaring for the draft. And Pitt AD Heather Lyke joins with a special announcement.
This episode has Pat Bostick focusing on Pitt men's basketball versus Notre Dame on Saturday. Not only are two significant Pitt teams being honored before the game, but Pitt has an opportunity to reach a historic milestone with a win. Also, former Pitt quarterback Andrew Janocko joins as a guest on The Fan Hotline.
Pat Bostick talks to former Pitt / NFL QB and current NFL coach Andrew Janocko about what it's like to go through an offseason as both a player and a coach in CFB and a player the NFL.
Pat Bostick focuses this time on the Pitt men's basketball team. While they've struggled at times this season, they have an opportunity to do something in their game on Saturday that could make them forget about their play from a month ago.
This show features Pat Bostick doing a thorough review of the 2-7 Pitt Football team as it readies to play Syracuse. Also, 93.7 The Fan's Jeff Hathhorn comes on The Fan Hotline to talk about his experience call the Pitt men's basketball 89-60 win on Friday.
93.7 The Fan's Jeff Hathhorn comes on The Fan Hotline to talk about what it was like to call the Pitt men's basketball win on Friday night.
Pat Bostick focuses on Pitt Football's game against #14 ranked Louisville and discussing the ways it could come out with a win after the bye week. Also, Pat has WPIAL Insider Karlo Zovko and Former NFL GM Doug Whaley each on The Fan Hotline to talk about college athletics.
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Former NFL GM Doug Whaley comes on The Fan Hotline to talk with Pat Bostick about some of the organizations he's a part of that help young athletes handle that responsibility.
WPIAL Insider Karlo Zovko comes on The Fan Hotline with Pat Bostick to clear up the story about the football team's infamous blue vase, and he also provides his perspective on where the football team is as it moves past its pre-bye-week performances.
Pat Bostick previews tonight's football game against #14 ranked Louisville with QB Christian Veilleux making his first start of the season.
-ACC Network play-by-play man Wes Durham joins to preview tonight's game against the Tar Heels!
-What adjustments can Phil Jurkovec and the Panthers make for their first ACC game of the year?
-Pat starts by reacting to the news that Cal, Stanford, and SMU are joining the ACC for next season. We also snag some calls on today's game + the season.
-Pat breaks down what Wofford's offense could look like, and how Pitt's defense will game plan to stop them.
-More calls on the season + tailgate food, before Josh Rowntree briefly joins the show.
Pat has some BOLD predictions for the Panthers' season! Who will be his breakout stars??
-Callers chime in, with plenty of discussion on the first two games. Pat later elaborates on the defensive look for 2023.
-Yesterday was the annual Panther kickoff, which Pat recaps, before he snags a call and discusses the differences in the Panthers' defense for this season, compared to last.
-Yesterday was the annual Panther kickoff, which Pat recaps, before he snags a call and discusses the differences in the Panthers' defense for this season, compared to last.
-More callers chime in, with plenty of discussion on the first two games. Pat later elaborates on the defensive look for 2023.
-Pat has some BOLD predictions for the Panthers' season! Who will be his breakout stars?
Pitt football won't get much love heading into the season, but they now have a track record of success. Looking around the rest of the ACC.
Pat's interview with new Pitt Chancellor Joan TA Gabel. Clearly, athletics are important to her, given her experience.
NCAA conference expansion talks and the potential drawbacks of travel. How will the ACC stay competitive? Would WVU be a fit? A call on the topic.
Pat Bostick hosts and reviews the football team's entire roster as camp approaches. Also, a conversation with Buffalo Bills' player and Pitt alumni Damar Hamlin.
Buffalo Bills' player and Pittsburgh native Damar Hamlin talks to Pat Bostick about Hamlin's days playing at Pitt, his journey through the NFL and this event he's hosting in Pittsburgh to help raise money.
Pat Bostick looks at some of the new players on the roster this year and assesses how successful the team can be at certain positions, especially those on the defensive line.
With the Pitt Football season about nine weeks away, Pat Bostick channels his excitement into dedicating most of the show to talking about what to expect from the team. Also, ESPN college football reporter David Hale comes on The Fan Hotline to give his insight on Pitt.
David Hale from ESPN comes on The Hotline to talk with Pat Bostick about Pitt Football with the season being just a couple of months away.
Pat Bostick was inspired and appreciative of the sports announcers from this city after hearing Greg Brown call Carlo's Santana's walk-off home run in the Pirates' win on Friday night. What are some of your favorite calls in Pittsburgh sports history?
-What's the worst-case scenario for Pitt? Who are some other schools who could be excluded from a big-time conference? Bob Pompeani and Josh Rowntree both chime in with Pat on everything around conference realignment.
-Pat discusses Heather Lyke's involvement with Pitt athletics and what might be her approach to everything surrounding Pitt and their brand, amid conference realignment talk.
-There's been potential realignment within the ACC, and once again talk about big shake ups in conferences. Where does Pitt belong? If an ACC team breaks the grant of rights, what happens?
-Former Pitt basketball star Jason Maile joins! Pat and Jason discuss plenty of Dick Groat memories, and look at the upcoming Pitt basketball season.
-Pitt Panthers broadcaster Bill Hillgrove joins. Bill and Dick Groat were broadcast partners, and Hillgrove discusses his favorite memories with Mr. Groat, and reflects on who he was as a person. Pat and Bill also discuss Pitt basketball's breakout season, and look ahead at everything Pitt football.
-Pat and many other Fan talent today will be at the Dick Groat memorial golf tournament. Pat discusses everything for the event, reflects on the life of Dick Groat, and later discusses Pitt basketball's offseason and what next season will look like, with the transfer portal having recently closed.
Pat Bostick reviews the NFL draft, and with a spike in Pitt football players being selected, Pat is curious about who on the team now could put themselves in draft position for next year. Plus, a conversation with a member of the Pitt Athletics team.
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Executive Associate Athletic Director at the University of Pittsburgh E.J. Borghetti talks about his impact in the development of Pitt athletics in recent years.
Pat Bostick reviews the growing amount of players that have been drafted by NFL teams over the recent years.
Pat Bostick talks to Pitt's Senior Associate Athletic Director of Student Life, Penny Semaia to further understand how the university wants to and puts efforts towards maximizing the care and support for its student-athletes.
Pat Bostick addresses what he sees in the Pitt Football defense after last week's spring game.
After Pitt Football's spring game last week, Pat Bostick shares which positions should have your attention early on.
-We are one week from the Blue-Gold spring game, and Pat looks at the QB situation between Phil Jurkovec, Nate Yarnell, and Christian Veilleux, and also dives into the depth chart among many of the other positions on the team.
-Pat believes Pitt football will be active in the transfer portal, and believes the Panthers should go after veteran wide receivers and tight ends. We also speak with new women's basketball head coach Tory Verdi! Coach Verdi goes in-depth on what he'll bring to the program, emphasizing controlling the controllables, and playing very disciplined.
-Looking at coach Verdi's track record, he's been able to turn around previous programs, an encouraging sign for the Panthers, who have not had a winning season since 2014-15. Pat later touched on Pitt men's basketball and what their upcoming season could look like, and who could be around.
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During this show, Pat Bostick does his best to reassure you that "Pitt will be dancing" in March Madness next week. Also, Pitt football starts spring practices on Tuesday. See who you should be looking at to make an early impact this upcoming season.
Who's going to emerge? Pat Bostick let's you know what to expect from Pitt football early with spring practices beginning soon.
Pat Bostick wants to reassure you as it relates to Pitt's chances to make it to March Madness.
This caller brings up a valid question about the future of Pitt men's basketball and how many players the team can retain from this season and recruit to get stronger.
Pat Bostick addresses the tension Pitt men's basketball is facing ahead of Selection Sunday.
-Pat breaks down today's crucial game for the Panthers basketball team against Miami, and explains all of the scenarios needed for winning the ACC regular season outright.
-Pat takes a couple calls on Pitt's loss from Wednesday against Notre Dame, as well as where SirVocea Dennis from the Panther football team could get drafted. He also breaks down everything from Pitt and Miami's last meeting from late January, which Pitt won.
-93.7 The Fan's Cale Berger joins! Pat and Cale discuss the play of Pitt seniors, as well as the emergence of Federiko Federiko. They also discuss how much more Pitt needs to do to make the NCAA tournament.
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Panther Insider host Pat Bostick spends this show addressing the importance of Pitt men's basketball winning on Saturday night against Syracuse. Also, an appearance on The Fan Hotline by this Fan host who also graduated from Syracuse.
This 93.7 The Fan host, who also graduated from Syracuse, talks about his feelings towards the pivotal game scheduled to take place Saturday evening.
Pat Bostick finally speaks out about whether Pitt men's basketball is deserving of being ranked in the Top 25.
Pitt men's basketball has been playing so well that it's caught the attention of these two players who compete in the NFL right now.
Pitt play Syracuse on Saturday evening, and Pat Bostick explains why no game from this season will be any bigger than this one.
-Jen Tuscano visits the show and Pat and team congratulate her on joining the UPJ Hall-Of-Fame. Jen detailed her career and her experiences at Pitt Johnstown.
-Pitt has 5 remaining games left on their schedule. They are playing some of their best basketball right now. They have a legitimate shot at qualifying for the NCAA tournament. Pat spoke about Pitt's game against BC on Tuesday night. Who on the team reminds Pat of Kenny Pickett?
-Pitt's strength of schedule? Pat discusses what that means with a guest that calls. Pat cautions Pitt fans to be realistic about their team's expectations. Pat agrees that this team definitely looks and feels different about the teams in the past. The team's scoring has been very impressive. 76% from the foul line.
-Jen Tuscano visits the show and Pat and team congratulate her on joining the UPJ Hall-Of-Fame. Jen detailed her career and her experiences at Pitt Johnstown.
-Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette joins! Noah and Pat preview Pitt basketball's game against Florida State and emphasize that the Panthers need to win games, and especially against the easier opponents.
Former Pitt Panthers head coach Dave Wannstedt joins! Wannstedt got to coach Revis at Pitt, and another hall of famer in Zach Thomas while with the Miami Dolphins. Wannstedt reflects on getting to coach Revis and Thomas, and briefly discusses tomorrow's Super Bowl with Pat.
-Former Pitt Panther and Aliquippa native Darrelle Revis was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame this week, and Pat gets into Revis' legacy as a Panther and in the pros.
-Former Panther head coach Dave Wannstedt joins! Wannstedt got to coach Revis at Pitt, and another hall of famer in Zach Thomas while with the Miami Dolphins. Wannstedt reflects on getting to coach Revis and Thomas, and briefly discusses tomorrow's Super Bowl with Pat.
-Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette joins! Noah and Pat preview Pitt basketball's game against Florida State and emphasize that the Panthers need to win games, and especially against the easier opponents.
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-Pitt men's basketball head coach Jeff Capel joins Pat! Coach Capel discusses the intensity and emotion from Wednesday night's win against North Carolina, the success of their breakout season, and what all of it has meant to the Panther community.
-A recap of the week in Pitt sports, which includes the reveal of Pitt's 2023 football schedule. Pat breaks down each game on the schedule with a little analysis.
-Callers chime in on Pitt's football schedule, and the basketball season.
-Pitt men's basketball head coach Jeff Capel joins! Coach Capel describes the intensity and emotion from Wednesday night's win against North Carolina, the success of their breakout season, and what it means to the Panther community.
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Kenny Pickett joined Pat and talked about how much of his first season was getting caught up to speed once he became the starter and getting on the same page with the starters after working with the 2's and 3's during camp, the preseason and the beginning of the season. Kenny also talks about having an offseason to just hunker down and work on his game and discusses the expectations he has for making a jump in year 2.
-Chris Peak of Pantherlair.com joins Pat! They reflect on Pitt football’s 2022 season and look ahead at what's to come in the 2023 season.
-A caller mentioned some interesting coaches’ poll rankings, regarding where Pitt was ranked. Also, what went wrong in Pitt’s loss to Duke on Wednesday? And Pat previews today’s game with Georgia Tech.
-Pat discusses the many successes of Pitt athletics under Athletic Director Heather Lyke, and her impact on the university both on and off the field under her tenure.
This week: -Host Pat Bostick discusses the many successes of Pitt athletics under Athletic Director Heather Lyke, and her impact on the University both on and off the field under her tenure.
-Pat discusses some interesting coaches’ poll rankings. Also, what went wrong in Pitt’s loss to Duke on Wednesday? And a preview into today’s game with Georgia Tech.
-Chris Peak of Pantherlair.com joins! Pat and Chris reflect on Pitt football’s 2022 season and look ahead to the Panthers' 2023 season.
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-This week, Pat Bostick reflects on the loss of Franco Harris, looks into Pitt's bowl game, their 2023 team, and the basketball season. Guests include QB Phil Jurkovec and basketball head coach Jeff Capel!
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-Pat Bostick opens with remarks on Franco Harris, and later gives a look at what the Panthers might look like in 2023.
On this episode of Panthers Insider, Pat Bostick focuses on previewing the football game against UNC. But he also shares some good news involving other Pitt athletic teams, and he has a guest on who is a part of Pitt's School of Law.
With Pitt Football struggling recently and having a tough task ahead, Pat would like to give you a quick dose of reality to ease you a bit.
Pat Bostick has a member of Pitt's School of Law to talk on The Fan Hotline to about the football team and some other recent hot topics involving the NCAA.
Pat Bostick talks with Chris Carter from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette about Pitt Football's uphill task against UNC on Saturday night.
Pat Bostick breaks down UNC football to explain why you should hold some hope tonight against the Coastal's front team.
Pat Bostick mentions some HOT Pitt sports teams from this fall, including one that's doing something that hasn't been done in its program's history!
Pat Bostick addresses the effort and motivation the football team has shown through the first part of the season.
Pat Bostick believes Pitt has the opportunity to make it as coastal champs. But with early season losses, Pat addresses what the Panthers face the rest of the season.
Pat Bostick outlines some of the weaknesses the Panthers need to address if they want to maintain elite status in the conference this year.
The Backyard Brawl felt like forever ago! But Pitt's expecting to strengthen its RB depth by potentially getting a player activated from injury who hasn't played since the WVU game.
On this episode of Panther Insider, Pat Bostick shares what he believes was the good, the bad and the ugly from Thursday's football game against WVU.
Pat Bostick breaks down all the pivotal plays from Pitt Football's win against WVU on Thursday.
After making critiques of Pitt Football's performance earlier, Pat Bostick dedicated this time to making mentions of everything great from Thursday's game!
Pat Bostick acknowledges the performance of Pitt in Thursday's football game against WVU, describing well executed plays and others that need cleaned up in a hurry!
On this episode of Panther Insider, Pat Bostick gets ready for the Backyard Brawl and talks to Pitt's athletic director about all teams getting ready to play this school year.
Pat Bostick asks WVU football announcer Tony Caridi to names some of his favorite Backyard Brawl moments over the years. Maybe you'll pleasantly reminisce. Maybe you'll cry.
WVU football announcer Tony Caridi previews the Backyard Brawl with Pat, but from the side of West Virginia.
Pitt's athletic director Heather Lyke talks about the excitement of the upcoming Pitt-WVU football game, and she shares some other sports you should look forward to seeing this upcoming school year.
With Pitt and WVU playing in five days, Pat Bostick breaks down both teams and previews the matchup.