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Could Eli Holstein have a monster year? Who is footing the bill for the back pay? Which underrated WPIAL recruit could be the best? And what's up with the comically oversized hat? Answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.
Tight end has been the weakest position at Pitt under Pat Narduzzi. Why is that? Today we're looking back at the history of Panther tight ends in the last 10 years to figure out why that position has been such an issue.
With a returning All-American, the best production in a long time and some real results on the recruiting trail, linebacker has become Pitt's strength. How did it happen? And what does it mean for the future? We're taking a long look at the linebackers on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt's second official visit weekend of June was another success, as the Panthers landed four more commitments for the 2026 recruiting class plus a new commitment in the 2027 class. On today's Morning Pitt, we're breaking down the newest commits and more from the weekend.
Note: While four recruits from the official visits committed to Pitt over the weekend, only three announced their commitments before we recorded this episode of the Morning Pitt, so we limited our discussion to those three.
We're covering a lot of ground in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, with questions from Pitt fans ranging from the Panthers' chances at the ACC title game to landing a pair of teammates and more.
After landing commitments from three Western Pa. recruits over the weekend, is Pitt making progress with local prospects? We're looking at the Panthers' efforts, success and more in the WPIAL on the Tuesday edition of the Morning Pitt.
Pitt's first official visit weekend had some hits, as the Panthers landed 10 commitments to triple the size of their 2026 recruiting class. Who committed to Pitt? We've got the full breakdown on the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt.
How many commitments will Pitt get from this weekend? How many passes will the tight ends and running backs catch? And which rivals were the most entertaining? All that and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.
From tight end production to WPIAL recruiting, we've got five things we're thinking about on today's Morning Pitt.
In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're taking questions on how transfers develop, whether there's a panic level with Eli Holstein and a lot more. Plus: a send-off to long-time Pitt SID E.J. Borghetti.
We're talking depth and improvement on today's Morning Pitt. Which positions on the 2025 roster are the thinnest and the deepest? And which position is our pick to improve the most this season? All that and more on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt's running back room is a study in extremes, and on today's Morning Pitt, we're asking a simple question: are you concerned about what the Panthers' backfield looks like?
Has the Pitt coaching staff changed its philosophy with recruiting linebackers? Should Jeff Capel be worried about visa issues? And how will the Panthers' kicking game do this year? We've got answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.
Yesterday we counted down the top five Pitt players of the century. Today we're narrowing the focus a bit: who are the top 10 players of the Pat Narduzzi era at Pitt? It's trickier than it looks, but we're counting them down on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt has had some great players in the last 25 years, but who are the best? The top two might be easy to name, but filling out the rest of the top five is tougher. That's what we're doing on today's Morning Pitt.
In 10 years with Pat Narduzzi as head coach, Pitt's quarterback position has been a mixed bag, ranging from the success of Kenny Pickett in 2021 to something quite a bit less than success in other years. On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at the history of quarterbacks under Narduzzi.
What are the chances that Pat Narduzzi leads Pitt to the playoffs? And can the Panthers' run game improve in 2025? Answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.
There were points in 2024 when Pitt's offense looked unstoppable - and points when the Panthers were very much stoppable. What will it be this season? What should we expect? Should we be optimistic or skeptical? We're breaking it down on today's Morning Pitt.
There are breakout players every year, and on today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at five Panthers who could be on the verge of breakout performances - and how those performances could impact the Pitt football team this season.
Pitt has plenty of open starting jobs to fill this season, and on today's Morning Pitt, we're breaking down the top five position battles on the team, from the left side of the offensive line to the safeties and more.
We're turning our focus to Pitt football this week, and we're starting off with five players who we should be talking about more than we are.
We've got some great questions in this week's Mailbag. How did Pitt do in the transfer portal? How will this season's offense stack up against previous years? And how much does a competitive roster cost? All that and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.
Pitt landed another receiver for the 2026 recruiting class this week, continuing the ongoing process of rebuilding the receiver room. How have Kade Bell and the Panthers' offensive coaches approached that process? We're breaking it down on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt Athletic Director Allen Greene has been on the job for six months, and there are a few things Pitt fans would like to hear from him. What are the biggest questions Greene needs to answer? We've got a few on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt landed another developmental prospect over the weekend. Is that what the Panthers needed? We're talking about the latest addition and how he fits for 2025-26 and beyond on today's Morning Pitt.
How does Pitt's quarterback room compare to previous seasons? Is the 2025 roster better than the 2024 roster? Should the Panthers move to Highmark? Answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.
We're talking Pitt and the NFL Draft on today's Morning Pitt. How did the Panthers do this year? How will they do next year? Who have been Pat Narduzzi's best Draft picks? All that and more on today's Morning Pitt.
There have been some interesting developments on the Pitt basketball front, with a pair of high school recruits shedding light on what Jeff Capel and his staff are working on. We're breaking down all the latest news on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt didn't just have movement at quarterback over the weekend; the Panthers also landed two other transfer commitments. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about those two transfers, what they mean for the 2025 roster and a lot more.
Pitt's quarterback situation was really interesting coming out of spring camp, but with two bits of transfer news - one coming and one going - on Saturday, things got even more interesting. We're breaking it down from all angles on today's Morning Pitt.
Did Pitt improve its offensive and defensive lines enough this offseason? How do transfers get ranked? Which receivers will be on the team in 2025? And how do the new hoops transfers fit in? Answers to all of those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.
After a week off, the Morning Pitt is back and we're catching up on everything we missed - from transfer departures to a rather quiet stretch for the Pitt basketball team. Check it all out on today's Morning Pitt.
Spring camp ended on Saturday with the Blue-Gold Game at Acrisure Stadium. That now camp is over, let's look at the offense. What did we learn on that side of the ball? What positions answered some questions and what positions still have them? All that and more on today's Morning Pitt.
We've got some great questions in this week's Mailbag. Should Pitt add another quarterback? What's the latest on the GM situation? Which players have we underestimated over the years? What can the tight ends do? Answers to those questions and more right here.
We're talking hoops and football on today's Morning Pitt. First, we're breaking down Pitt's latest transfer loss after Papa Amadou Kante entered the portal. Then, we've got a preview of Saturday's Blue-Gold Game at Acrisure Stadium. There's a lot to discuss on the Thursday edition of the Morning Pitt.
As the new world of college sports gets closer, there are big questions facing every program. On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at the five biggest questions facing Pitt's Athletic Department - and how the Panthers can survive in a changing landscape.
Pitt landed its second transfer from Iowa State on Monday when guard Nojus Indrusaitis committed to the Panthers. What will Indrusaitis bring to Pitt? How does he fit with the roster? And what's next on the list for Jeff Capel? All that and more on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt landed its first commitment from the transfer portal over the weekend, and there are some interesting questions to consider after Iowa State center Dishon Jackson announced that he'll be a Panther. We're breaking down Jackson's commitment and more on today's Morning Pitt.
Which positions are going to make the biggest statistical leap this season? How do the defensive ends look? Where will the hoops team end up? Answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.
As the world of college sports continues to evolve, Pitt will need to evolve with it. Does that mean hiring a GM? On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at the pros and cons of adding a person in that position.
Pitt lost a big piece to the transfer portal on Tuesday, as Jaland Lowe has decided to leave the Panthers. What kind of hole does that leave on Pitt's roster? We're breaking down the news from all angles on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt's recruiting efforts this spring have brought a number of WPIAL and City League prospects to the South Side. Where do the Panthers stand with their local targets? We're looking at the situation in Western Pa. on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt's offense had a rough outing in the Panthers' first scrimmage last weekend; did Eli Holstein and company bounce back at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday? We're talking about Pitt's offense and more on the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt.
We've got some great questions in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag. How would you spend $200 million on Pitt athletics? What would make a good offseason for Pitt hoops? Who's standing out in spring camp? Answers to those questions and more in the Morning Pitt Mailbag.
As the Pitt coaches continue to navigate the transfer portal, we've got thoughts on who they lost, who's still here (for now), what they need and a lot more on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt had three more departures for the transfer portal on Tuesday, and they were fairly notable, as Amsal Delalic and Guillermo and Jorge Diaz Graham all left the Panthers. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the latest transfers, what's left on the team and more.
Pitt is (almost) at the halfway point of spring camp. What have we learned so far? What has stood out? Which players have gotten our attention and which players still have some work to do? We're breaking it all down on the Tuesday edition of the Morning Pitt.
With one Pitt basketball player going into the transfer portal and two football recruits committing to the Panthers, there was a lot that happened this weekend. Get caught up on everything with the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt.
In 10 years of Pat Narduzzi football at Pitt, what have been the three best positions? On Today's Morning Pitt, we're breaking down the top three, looking at some honorable mentions and considering how this year's team stacks up.
Eli Holstein is back after missing most of the second half of the season last year due to injury. What does Pitt need from the redshirt sophomore quarterback? We're talking about how Holstein played in 2024 and what he needs to do in 2025 on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt starts Week Two of spring camp today, and we've got five big storylines for the week on today's Morning Pitt.
Why did Pitt decline to play in the NIT? And which players should the Panthers prioritize in the portal? Answers to those questions and more on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt opened spring camp on Tuesday, and today we're running down some of the big things that stood out during the morning practice, from the quarterbacks and the offensive line to the skill positions.
Pitt's season came to an end yesterday, and it happened in possibly the most ridiculous way: with a buzzer-beater free throw. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about that game and what lies ahead for Jeff Capel and the Panthers.
It's a busy day for Pitt sports, from the start of spring camp this morning to the Panthers' ACC Tournament opener this afternoon, and we're getting you ready for all of it on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt closed the regular season with a win - and some intrigue. Can the Panthers' new look help them as they head to Charlotte for the ACC Tournament?
Spring camp starts next week, and we've got football to discuss on today's Morning Pitt. What are some of the biggest things the Panthers need to accomplish in camp? We've got a few and we're breaking them down today.
We're talking conference news on today's Morning Pitt after the ACC reached a settlement with Florida State and Clemson, seemingly settling the quiet pair for the foreseeable future.
Pitt's latest loss - a 73-67 defeat at the hands of Georgia Tech - was a lot like the Panthers' other recent failures: defined by a slow start, poor defense and a lack of rebounding, among other issues. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about why those problems keep popping up, what stood out on Tuesday night and more.
After winning two games in a row, Pitt added another disappointment to a season full of them in a loss at Notre Dame on Saturday. How did the Panthers end up like this? We're breaking it down on today's Morning Pitt.
Which Pitt reserves should get the most minutes? And which Pitt transfer receivers look the most promising? Answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.
With a slew of newcomers at receiver and running back, Pitt has rebuilt the skill positions this offseason. How do the Panthers look at those two spots? And what do they need from the backs and the wideouts? All that and more on today's Morning Pitt.
Fresh off a streak-breaking win, Pitt will welcome Syracuse to the Petersen Events Center tonight. What do the Panthers need to do to get the season sweep over the Orange? We're breaking it all down on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt got exactly what it needed on Saturday with a win over Miami. What can the Panthers take forward from that one? We're breaking it all down on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt won't have Damian Dunn tonight - or probably for the rest of the season. What happens to the Panthers' rotation now? And how does Pitt match up with SMU in tonight's game? All that and more in today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt's loss at North Carolina on Saturday was the latest disappointment in a season full of them for the Panthers. What happened in Chapel Hill? And why has this team struggled as much as it has? All that and more on today's Morning Pitt.
How did Pitt do with NIL this offseason? And what else could the Panthers look to add from the portal? Answers to that and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.
Yesterday was Signing Day; did you notice? Plus, how does Pitt's offensive line look at three offseason additions from the transfer portal? All that and more on today's Morning Pitt.
This week is about one thing for the Pitt basketball team: bouncing back from the loss to Virginia. How can the Panthers do it? We're talking about some things the coaches and players can try on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt had another opportunity for a quality win on Saturday at Wake Forest, but once again, the Panthers failed to capitalize. Now they're sitting at 14-7 overall and 5-5 in the ACC with 10 games left to play - what happens next?
We've got some great questions in this week's Mailbag. Who have been Pitt's top AD's? Where's the Pitt hoops depth? And which season had the most unbelievable outcome - 2021 or 2024? All that and more in the Morning Pitt Mailbag.
On this week's Panther-Lair Show, we're talking about Pitt's win over UNC and what's next for the Panthers plus the latest from the transfer portal and more with comments and questions from Pitt fans.
Pitt got exactly what it needed in Tuesday night's win over North Carolina. On today's Morning Pitt, we're breaking down the defense, the comeback and more from that game - plus what it means going forward.
Pitt has a big game tonight as the Panthers are set to host North Carolina at the Petersen Events Center, and on today's Morning Pitt, we're breaking down the game from all angles. What do the Panthers need to do to win? What questions can be answered tonight? And what's at stake for Pitt? All that and more on the Morning Pitt.
With the Pitt basketball team breaking its four-game losing streak and the Pitt football team getting a big transfer on the offensive line, it was a good weekend for the Panthers and we're breaking it all down on the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt.
We've got some great questions in this week's Mailbag. Which transfers will make the biggest impact? Should there be a commissioner of college football? And what's up with Jeff Capel's Wikipedia page? All that and more in the Morning Pitt Mailbag.
Pitt got some recruiting news on Wednesday when quarterback Angelo Renda became the first commit for the 2026 class. What stands out about Renda? How does he fit in the Panthers' offense? And what does this mean for the recruiting class? We're breaking it all down on today's Morning Pitt.
With the most recent national championship game in the books, let's talk about Pitt and the landscape of college football. How far are the Panthers from the College Football Playoffs? Can they realistically get there? We're answering that question and looking at the path they need to take on today's Morning Pitt.
The Pitt basketball team has a week off, and they've got a lot to figure out. On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at the five biggest questions facing the Panthers before they start their 13-game stretch run.
It's another Morning Pitt after a loss, and following Pitt's fourth defeat in a row, we're thinking about the Panthers' biggest issues, what they can fix in the off week and a lot more.
From the transfer portal to Pitt football 2025 and the latest on the hoops team, we've got a lot of great questions in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.
Pitt dropped its third game in a row last night with an 82-70 loss at Florida State. What happened in Tallahassee? And what does it mean for the Panthers going forward? We're breaking it all down in today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt has a big opportunity tonight when the Panthers take on Florida State in Tallahassee. What does Jeff Capel's crew need to do against the Seminoles? And could the NCAA be on the verge of making a notable change to the transfer portal? All that and more on today's Morning Pitt.
With three transfers and three high school recruits, Pitt has added a lot of players at receiver this offseason. But did the Panthers improve? We're looking at the personnel moves in the receiver room on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt's bounce-back from the loss at Duke fell short on Saturday when the Panthers got beat by Louisville at the Petersen Events Center. What happened in that game? And what does it mean for Pitt going forward? We're breaking it all down on the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt.
We've got some great questions in this week's Mailbag. Who should take the last shot for Pitt hoops? Which Pitt football players will break out? And where does Pitt shop in the portal? All that and more in the Morning Pitt Mailbag.
What happened in Pitt's 76-47 loss at No. 4 Duke last night? We're looking at the issues, the fixes, the positives - there was one or two - and more on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt has a huge basketball game tonight when the Panthers take on No. 4 Duke in Durham. Get ready for the game with the storylines and notes on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt had a successful weekend in the transfer portal, landing seven transfers at positions ranging from offensive line to defensive back and more. Who did the Panthers get? We're breaking down all seven additions on the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt.
In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we've got questions about Pitt's next step in the transfer portal, some key hoops stats and a lot more.
Pitt logged a big ACC win yesterday in coming back from down 16 to beat Cal by a dozen at the Petersen Events Center. What stood out in the Panthers' first win of 2025? We're breaking it down on today's Morning Pitt.
2024 is almost in the books, so before the calendar changes, we're taking a look back at the top five Pitt sports stories of the year on the New Year's Eve episode of the Morning Pitt.
What happened in Pitt's loss to Toledo in the GameAbove Sports Bowl on Thursday? We're breaking down the good and the bad from the Panthers' season-ending loss on the Friday edition of the Morning Pitt.
Pitt will play its final game of 2024 today when the Panthers take on Toledo in the GameAbove Sports Bowl in Detroit. What should you watch for in the game? We've got it all right here on the Morning Pitt.
On this week's Transfer Tuesday episode, we're talking about three transfers who will be joining Pitt's roster plus the latest departure, some destinations for former Panthers and more. Be sure to subscribe to Panther-Lair.com on YouTube to never miss any of our exclusive Pitt video content.
Pitt's non-conference schedule is over and the Panthers are 10-2 heading into ACC play. What did we learn about the Panthers and where do they stand at the end of December?
We've got a lot to cover today, from Pitt volleyball's loss in the Final Four to lots of questions about transfers, NIL and more in the Mailbag. Check it all out in today's Morning Pitt.
Kyle Louis is finally a first-team All-American, and on today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about Louis' honors, Pitt volleyball's big match, the final hoops non-conference game and more.
What can the individual achievements of Desmond Reid and Kyle Louis tell us about Pitt's path to success in the new world of college football? We're looking at those two players and what the Panthers need to do moving forward on today's Morning Pitt.
On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about some All-America honors and snubs for Pitt. Plus: it's Transfer Tuesday, so we've got the latest from the portal for the Panthers.
On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about that huge win and the road ahead, plus a football opt-out, some key returning players and more.
Correction: We misspoke when we stated that the NCAA women's volleyball national championship match is on Saturday, Dec. 21. The match is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 22.
Pitt lost to Clemson at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday in a game that saw the Panthers lead with 96 seconds left. After the game, we went live for the Panther-Lair Post-Game to talk about the loss and more with comments and questions from Pitt fans.
How will Pitt bounce back from its two-game losing streak? And what do we think of the Pitt hoops team after a 3-0 start? Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com went live for this week's Panther-Lair Show on Wednesday and talked about the state of all things Pitt sports with comments and questions from Pitt fans.
In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're taking questions on coin tosses, getting to nine wins, playing in the mud and a lot more.
Saturday's game against Clemson will be Pitt's final date in Acrisure Stadium for the season, which means it will be the final home game for the Panthers' seniors. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about Pitt's seniors - their careers, their stories and a lot more.
We've got some hoops to talk on today's Morning Pitt as we consider the question of what to do with Guillermo Diaz Graham and look at potential lineup moves and more with the Backyard Brawl coming on Friday.
We're hitting a lot of topics on today's Morning Pitt, ranging from Rodney Hammond's eligibility to the latest on injuries and a lot more.
Things went from bad to worse for Pitt on Saturday when the Panthers lost to Virginia 24-19 at Acrisure Stadium. On the Monday post-mortem, we're talking about the loss, the trajectory of the offense and a lot more as Pitt sits at 7-2.
After Pitt's 24-19 loss to Virginia on Saturday night at Acrisure Stadium, we went live for the Panther-Lair Post-Game Show to talk about the loss, the fourth down, the offense and a lot more with comments and questions from Pitt fans.
In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're taking questions on Allen Greene's top priorities, Eli Holstein's leash and a lot more.
We've got a lot of things to talk about on today's Morning Pitt. How will Pitt bounce back from a 23-point loss? Do the Panthers need to run the ball more? And should we remember how good Eli Holstein has been? All that and more on the Thursday edition of the Morning Pitt.
The first College Football Playoff ranking is out, and Pitt made the cut. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the Panthers' place in the CFP. Plus: What are the biggest issues Pitt's offense needs to address in order to improve?
Pitt opened the season in style Monday night with a 96-56 win over Radford. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about that win, who stood out, what lineups the coaches used and a lot more.
Pitt's first loss of the season was an ugly one, and it created a whole lot of questions. On the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt, we're thinking about that game, its impact and what needs to be improved right away for the Panthers to get back on track.
Pitt got blown out by SMU on Saturday night. When the game ended, we went live for the Panther-Lair Post-Game Show to talk about what we saw from the Panthers and Mustangs.
On this week's Panther-Lair Show, we looked back at the win over Syracuse and looked ahead to a huge game at SMU with comments and questions from Pitt fans.
In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're taking questions on surprise seasons, dropped passes, Pitt's potential CFP ranking and a lot more with questions from Pitt fans.
All season, Pitt's players and coaches have been saying "Prove it," and now they've got their biggest opportunity to do just that. What's at stake for the Panthers when they go to SMU on Saturday? What can they prove? We're breaking it down on today's Morning Pitt.
Who are Pitt's top five players this season? Which five players have improved the most? And who do the Panthers need the most improvement from over the next five games? All that and more on today's Morning Pitt.
On today's Morning Pitt, we're thinking about SMU's offense, how Pitt can force turnovers, Eli Holstein's availability and a lot more.
It's Monday and Pitt is still undefeated, so on today's Morning Pitt we're talking about the Panthers' new ranking, the latest on Saturday's game at SMU and a lot more.
On the morning after Pitt beat Syracuse 41-13, we went live for a special edition of the Morning Pitt to talk about the win and more with comments and questions from Pitt fans.
Pitt put in a defensive performance for the ages to beat Syracuse 41-13 at Acrisure Stadium on Thursday night. After the game, we went live for the Panther-Lair Post-Game Show to talk about the win, the 7-0 Panthers and more.
We had a ton to talk about on this week's Panther-Lair Show, from breaking down Pitt-Syracuse and the new AD hire to recapping the hoops exhibition game and a lot more with comments and questions from Pitt fans.
It's a gameday edition of the Morning Pitt, and we're getting you ready for Pitt-Syracuse. What do the Panthers need to do to beat the Orange and improve 7-0? Plus, what were our first reactions to new Pitt AD Allen Greene? All that and more on today's Morning Pitt.
On today's Morning Pitt, we're definitely not overreacting to Pitt's exhibition game against Point Park. Seriously: we're not. In fact, we're properly reacting to a win that looked a lot like what we expect this Pitt basketball team to look like.
The second half of the season is huge for Pitt, and on today's Morning Pitt we're looking at five reasons to be optimistic about the Panthers head into the final six games.
With an athletic director hired, two big volleyball games, a new ranking for Pitt football and more, it was a busy weekend - even though there was no football game. We're covering all the developments from the weekend on today's Morning Pitt.
On today's Morning Pitt, we're joined by Pitt volleyball star Olivia Babcock for a conversation about the Panthers after their first loss, her ability to take over a game, her hitting accuracy and whether she can dunk a basketball.
Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com got together Wednesday for this week's Panther-Lair Show and talked about Pitt's 6-0 start, the win over Cal, the game against Syracuse and a lot more with comments and questions from Pitt fans.
On a special Thursday edition of the Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're taking questions from Pitt fans about the Panthers' reworked offensive line, Pat Narduzzi's best defensive backs, running back comparisons and more.
After six games, who has been Pitt's MVP? How about offensive and defensive player of the year? Biggest surprise? Most clutch? Or coach of the year? We're handing out all the midseason awards on today's Morning Pitt.
After a game-winning performance against Cal on Saturday, is Pitt's defense headed in the right direction? We think it might be - and it just might have already been going that way for the last few weeks. We're talking defense on today's Morning Pitt.
It's Monday morning and Pitt is 6-0. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the No. 20 Panthers - what they did to beat Cal, what they need to improve from that game and where the offense stands after its worst performance of the season.
In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're talking about Pitt's offensive line, this week's games, all-time point guard rankings and more with questions from Pitt fans.
Pitt-Cal is two days away, so we're looking at the matchups on today's Morning Pitt. How do the Panthers stack up against the Bears? Let's look into it. Plus, we've got a breakdown of the notable games to watch this weekend.
After Jeff Capel shared some interesting insights on Tuesday, we're diving into some basketball talk on today's Morning Pitt, with thoughts on Jaland Lowe, the guards and more before the Panthers start what should be a very interesting season.
On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the latest Pitt players to earn weekly honors from the ACC plus a breakdown of a key stat that just might be the most important thing the Panthers have done this season.
On the Monday after Pitt's first win in Chapel Hill ever, we've got a lot to say about how the Panthers finally beat North Carolina and what it means for the team going forward.
Pitt is 5-0 after the Panthers knocked out North Carolina with a 34-24 win at Kenan Stadium on Saturday. When the game ended, we we live to talk about everything from the win with comments and questions from Pitt fans.
In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're taking questions on recruiting, the AD search, reporter etiquette and a lot more.
The off week is over and the Panther-Lair Show was live Wednesday night as Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com discussed Pitt's matchup with North Carolina and a lot more with comments and questions from Pitt fans.
Pitt has never won in Chapel Hill, and now the Panthers are facing a huge game on the road against North Carolina. Why has it been so tough to beat the Tar Heels at home? We're talking about that on today's Morning Pitt. Plus: a follow-up on a key stat from earlier in the week.
Pitt has gotten to 4-0 with some outstanding individual performances. But there are some players who need to elevate their play, and on today's Morning Pitt we're talking about five of them.
What were the biggest things Pitt needed to work on during the off week? And where do the Panthers need to improve the most? We're looking at two key areas for Pitt heading into the ACC opener against North Carolina on Saturday.
The Pitt football team is back after an off week and staring down a huge ACC opener in Chapel Hill. Before we get to that game, though, there's a lot to recap from another big weekend in Pitt sports, and that's what we're doing on the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt.
In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we've got questions about redshirts, where Pitt stands in the ACC, passing records and more.
Pitt is off this week, but the Panther-Lair Show is on, as Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com talked about Pitt's 4-0 start, the off week, two No. 1 programs, the ACC and more with comments and questions from Pitt fans.
Pitt lost nearly 20 transfers to the portal this offseason and added almost as many, so on today's Morning Pitt, we're tracking how all of those transfers - the ones who left Pitt and the ones who joined the Panthers - have done at this point in the season.
Pitt is one of four undefeated teams in the ACC, but where do the Panthers stand in the conference? On today's Morning Pitt, we're ranking Pitt - and the other 16 teams in the ACC.
Pitt is 4-0, and the Panthers have reached that record due in no small part to some outstanding individual performances. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about some of the top players on the team - including the quarterback, who is in elite company.
Wake up, Pitt fans: It's September 23 and your Panthers are 4-0. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the perfect start and what it means as Pitt takes an undefeated record into the month of October.
Pitt closed its non-conference schedule with a bang, blowing out Youngstown State 73-17 at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday. After the game, we went live to talk about the impressive win and where the Panthers stand heading into the ACC schedule.
In this week's Mailbag, we've got questions about recruiting buzz, Pitt's linebackers, journalistic bias and more.
With momentum, improvement and a big stretch of the schedule coming up, Pitt just might be in the exact perfect spot right now. We're talking about how the season is shaping up for the Panthers on today's Morning Pitt.
On today's Morning Pitt, we're digging into some numbers to put Eli Holstein's start in perspective, to identify the biggest issue on offense and to find a surprising stat about Pitt's defense.
Pitt's 3-0 start has been built on a number of outstanding individual performances. But which players have been the Panthers' best so far this season? On today's Morning Pitt, we're ranking the top five (or more) players on the team through three games.
On the Monday after an epic comeback in the Backyard Brawl, we're thinking about what happened on Saturday, what it means going forward and more from the win over West Virginia.
Pitt beat West Virginia in epic fashion on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium. After the game, we went live for the Panther-Lair Post-Game Show and talked about the win over the WVU, another big comeback, Eli Holstein and a lot more with comments and questions from Pitt fans.
This week's Mailbag has some great questions. Have our predictions for Pitt football changed? How do these playmakers compare to playmakers in the past? And who is this Pitt team - really? All that and more in this week's Mailbag.
Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com got together Wednesday night for this week's Panther-Lair Show and talked about the athletic director change, the Backyard Brawl, the new hoops commit and a lot more with comments and questions from Pitt fans.
We've got a lot of ground to cover on today's Morning Pitt, from the greatness of the Backyard Brawl to the key to Pitt's offensive success to the need for blitzing and a lot more.
Pitt's offense has been putting up numbers so far this season, but what has been most encouraging about the Panthers on that side of the ball through two games? We're breaking down some of the best elements on today's Morning Pitt.
For the first time in seven years, Pitt is looking for a new athletic director. What does the athletic department need in its next leader? We're talking about the key qualifications on today's Morning Pitt.
Director of Athletics Heather Lyke is out, as Pitt announced Monday morning that Lyke had been fired. After the news broke, we went live to talk about Lyke's dismissal, her legacy at Pitt and more.
On the Monday after Pitt's win at Cincinnati, we've got thoughts on Eli Holstein's play, the offense overall and a lot more.
Pitt overcame a 27-6 deficit in the third quarter to come back for a 28-27 win over Cincinnati on the road. After the game, we went live to talk about the win, the play at quarterback and everything else from a wild one at Nippert Stadium.
In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we've got questions about recruiting, changing predictions and a lot more.
Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com got together Wednesday night for this week's Panther-Lair Show to discuss the win over Kent State, this week's game at Cincinnati and a lot more with comments and questions from Pitt fans.
We've covering all kinds of bases on today's Morning Pitt, from the challenges Cincinnati will present to what the ACC looks like and more.
By the numbers, Pitt's defense had a good day against Kent State. But how good were the Panthers? Let's take a closer look at how Pitt did on Saturday - and where the Panthers need to get better.
The new depth chart is out, and there's one name at the top. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the quarterback decision, the removal of other "OR's" and a lot more from the two-deep.
On the Monday after Pitt's win over Kent State in the season opener, we've got thoughts on Eli Holstein and the Panthers' offense.
On the first post-game show of the season, we broke down everything from Pitt's 55-24 win over Kent State. From Eli Holstein's performance to the debut of the offense to the new players on defense, we had a lot to talk about with comments and questions from Pitt fans.
We've got a lot of questions in this week's Mailbag, so we're going rapid-fire to try to answer as many as we can. What should we expect from the offense? When will Pitt name a full-season starter? Answers to that and more in this week's Mailbag.
This week's live Panther-Lair Show was certainly a lively one, with discussions on Heather Lyke, the Pitt quarterback situation, the season opener and a lot more plus comments and questions from Pitt fans.
It's been an interesting couple of days, as Pitt Director of Athletics Heather Lyke was under consideration for the same job at Northwestern. Lyke didn't get that job, though, and on today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the state of Pitt's athletic department.
There will be a lot of new faces on the field when Pitt takes on Kent State on Saturday. Today, we've got a look at some of the young defensive players to keep an eye on when the Panthers head to Acrisure Stadium.
Pitt's first official depth chart is out, and there's no surprise at the top. We've got a full rundown on the quarterback situation, other two-deep notes, the betting lines and more on today's Morning Pitt.
Game week starts now, and we're getting your day started with big questions for Pitt football plus a look around the ACC and more.
Who will be Pitt's leading passer/rusher/receiver and more? How much does the offense affect our season predictions? We're answering those questions and a lot more in this week's Mailbag - which just so happens to be the two-year anniversary of the first Morning Pitt!
On the final live Panther-Lair Show of training camp 2024, we've got the over/unders. How many touchdowns will Pitt score? Who will lead the team in rushing? And what happens at quarterback? All that and more on this week's Panther-Lair Show.
As training camp comes to an end, we've got five players that we should probably be talking about more, and we're breaking them down on today's Morning Pitt.
It's the biggest question facing Pitt this season: Will the Panthers' offense be better in 2024 than it was in 2023? On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking for an answer by going position-by-position with the offense.
We've talked a lot about the linebackers this offseason, so let's place the 2024 group in historical context: Is this the best collection of linebackers Pitt has had under Pat Narduzzi?
Pitt is about to start its final week of training camp, and on today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at some of the biggest storylines the Panthers are facing before the season gets going.
In this week's Mailbag, we've got questions about the defensive ends, the cornerbacks, the state of the offense, the quarterback battle and a lot more.
What's the latest from training camp? How is the battle at quarterback going? How is the offense progressing? On Wednesday night, Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com got together for the LIVE Panther-Lair Show and talked about all of those topics and more with comments and questions from Pitt fans.
We've been talking a lot on the offense lately, but today we're turning our attention to the defense. What goals should Pitt have on that side of the ball? We've got some numbers they should shoot for.
After a lackluster showing in Pitt's first scrimmage of training camp, are you starting to get concerned about the Panthers' offense? We're breaking down the situation on today's Morning Pitt.
We're covering a lot of ground in today's Morning Pitt, discussing a few people we haven't talked about much and looking at some interesting stats and numbers to get your day started.
Pitt is about to start Week Three of training camp, and we've got five players to keep an eye on as the Panthers get closer to the season opener.
What would be a bullish win total for Pitt in 2024? Which players are can't-lose for the Panthers? And which transfer will make the biggest impact? We've got questions on those topics and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.
Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com went live Wednesday night for this week's Panther-Lair Show and talked about everything from the first week of Pitt football training camp with comments and questions from Pitt fans.
If Pitt's offense is going to work, the offensive line has to play well, so what's the key for the OL in 2024? We're looking at that question plus the big position battles and more on today's Morning Pitt.
On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about two Pitt players who made the "freaks list." Plus, should there be any hesitation when it comes to burning redshirts? All that and more on the Morning Pitt.
We've got a lot to cover on today's Morning Pitt after Pat Narduzzi made two personnel announcements on Monday. Plus, we're looking at Pitt's four-stars and how they'll fit in this season.
Pitt has major question marks along the defensive line, but after one week of camp, there seems to be some rising optimism for the tackles. On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at the interior linemen and who's standing out at that position.
We've football and basketball to discuss as we're breaking down several things Jeff Capel said yesterday and taking questions on Pitt football in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.
Pitt opened training camp yesterday, and we've got thoughts on what we saw, what we heard and a lot more.
Pitt opens training camp in the South Side today. What are the biggest storylines for the Panthers? What do they need to do for 2024 to be a success? We're getting you ready for camp with our preview episode of the Morning Pitt.
After breaking down a lot of the positions on yesterday's Morning Pitt, we're turning our attention to the big picture. What have nine years with Pat Narduzzi brought to the Pitt football program?
Pitt starts training camp this week, so what should you say if someone asks you how the Panthers will be this season? We've got a full rundown on the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt.
What will Pitt's first five plays of the season be? Has the emphasis on redshirting changed? Is Pitt hoops building a family? Answers to all of that and more in today's Morning Pitt Mailbag.
When Pitt opens training camp next week, which position battles will we be watching the closest? Here's a breakdown of the top five battles to watch.
Pat Narduzzi spoke to the media at the ACC's Football Kickoff yesterday, and there were five notable things he said. We're breaking them down on today's Morning Pitt.
Rodney Hammond seems like the clubhouse leader to be the No. 1 back for Pitt this season, but will he be in that role? And if he is, will he excel? On today's Morning Pitt, we're breaking down the running back position. Plus: a look at a big-time non-conference game for Pitt hoops. Be sure to subscribe to Panther-Lair.com on YouTube to never miss any of our exclusive Pitt video content.
Pitt's 2024 season will come down to the performance of the offense, and the performance of the offense will come down to the quarterback, so on today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the quarterback. Is Nate Yarnell ready to be the man for the Panthers?
In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we've got questions about Pitt recruiting, Kyle Louis, Jeff Capel's new contract and a lot more.
Pitt announced a new contract extension for Jeff Capel on Wednesday, and on today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about why Capel got the deal and what it means for the Panthers going forward.
Pitt will have a lot of new faces in prominent roles on defense this season. Which players are poised for a breakout year? We're breaking down five top candidates on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt needs a major turnaround on offense this season, and on today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at five players who could be poised for breakout performances in 2024.
Pitt had a busy week last week, and we're recapping all of it: from a coveted offensive line prospect's commitment to a surprise specialist and an impressive pro debut, we've got a lot to cover on today's Morning Pitt.
In this week's Mailbag, we have one question: What are the top five recruiting classes of the Narduzzi era? That's a great question and a fun topic to dig into, so let's do it: a full ranking of Pat Narduzzi's recruiting classes since 2016.
We've got a special guest on today's Morning Pitt: former Pitt player and current Pitt assistant coach Gilbert Brown. He's also the head coach of the Zoo Crew team in this year's TBT, and we spoke with Brown about putting that roster together, Pitt's current roster and some of his memories as a Panther.
On today's Morning Pitt, we're joined by Amsal Delalic, the 6'7" Bosnian wing who is joining the Panthers as a freshman this season. From his roots as the son of a basketball player to the process that landed him at Pitt, Delalic has an interesting story and we covered a lot of ground in this conversation.
On today's Morning Pitt, we're joined by new Pitt center Cam Corhen. The last time we saw Cam Corhen, he was scoring a career-high 25 points against the Panthers while playing for Florida State. Now he's ready to be a featured center for Pitt, and we spoke to him about the role he anticipates having with the Panthers, his experience with the team so far and a lot more.
On today's Morning Pitt, we're sitting down with Pitt guard Damian Dunn, who joined the Panthers as a transfer from Houston this offseason. What led Dunn to Pitt? How does he fit into the Panthers' backcourt? And what have been his impressions of Pitt's other guards? We covered all of that and more in our conversation.
We've got a lot to talk about in this week's Mailbag, ranging from questions about the recruiting class and hoops scoring leaders to the vanilla offense and defensive tackle rotations. Check it out in today's Morning Pitt.
Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com got together Wednesday night for this week's Panther-Lair Show and talked about the state of Pitt recruiting and a lot more with comments and questions from Pitt fans.
Pitt has 10 defensive commitments in the 2025 recruiting class so far. Who have the coaches landed on that side of the ball? How many more defensive recruits do they want? And who could they add to the class? Plus, an extended look at a commonly-held belief about Pitt's 2023 defense. All that and more on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt's recruiting class sits at 21 commitments, and on today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at the staff's next step when it comes to recruiting offensive prospects.
Pitt hit the triple on Monday, landing commitments from three priority defensive targets. On today's Morning Pitt, we're breaking down the newest commits, how they fit into the Panthers' defense and a lot more.
Pitt has a chance to open July in a big way, as three of the Panthers' priority targets will be announcing their commitments today. We're getting the day started by breaking down all three targets, their top choices and where Pitt stands on today's Morning Pitt.
In this week's Mailbag, we've got questions about the Pitt staff's recruiting ability, the state of the defensive line and a lot more.
With a bunch of new commitments, the looming NBA Draft and a lot more going on in Pitt sports, there was no shortage of topics to cover on this week's Panther-Lair Show.
After Mason Alexander's commitment on Wednesday, Pitt looks like it is lining up another strong group of defensive backs in the 2025 recruiting class. On today's Morning Pitt, we're breaking down the secondary commitments and a lot more.
After the June rush of commitments, Pitt has six receivers and running backs in the 2025 recruiting class. Do the Panthers need that many? We're breaking down the situation on today's Morning Pitt.
With the official visits done for the month, we're looking back at what 25 days of June have brought for Pitt in recruiting, from visits to commitments and more.
Pitt closed June with a strong weekend, as the Panthers landed four commitments on the final official visit of the month. On today's Morning Pitt, we're breaking down the new commits, how they fit into the class and a lot more.
In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're taking questions on the state of Pitt recruiting, what the offense will look like and a lot more. Be sure to subscribe to Panther-Lair.com on YouTube to never miss any of our exclusive Pitt video content.
It was all recruiting on this week's Panther-Lair Show, as we were breaking down Pitt's newest commitment, the final official visit weekend, the current state of the recruiting class and a lot more with comments and questions from Pitt fans.
Pitt landed a commitment from a top in-state player yesterday, and on today's Morning Pitt, we're breaking down Shawn Lee's commitment. Plus, we've got a preview of the final official visit weekend.
Pat Narduzzi announced a change to Pitt's coaching staff on Tuesday, naming safeties coach Cory Sanders assistant head coach. What does that promotion mean and why did Sanders get it? We're breaking it down on today's Morning Pitt.
With 12 commitments on board, how is Pitt's 2025 recruiting class coming together? We're breaking down the future Panthers and more on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt's second official visit weekend produced just one commit. Who did the Panthers land? And what happened with the other recruits who visited? All that and more on today's Morning Pitt.
It's all recruiting on this week's Panther-Lair Show, as Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com went live Wednesday night to talk about last week's commitments, this week's official visits and a lot more.
In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're taking questions on Pitt's receiver targets, a prediction for the season, the most memorable recruits and a lot more with questions from Pitt fans on the message boards at Panther-Lair.com.
Pitt's second big official visit weekend of the summer starts today, and we've got a full preview of the top prospects visiting the Panthers on the Morning Pitt.
How did Pitt strength and conditioning coach Mike Stacchiotti change his approach with the introduction of Kade Bell's new offense? On today's Morning Pitt, we're joined by Stacchiotti to talk about training for a tempo offense, what the players have shown him this offseason and a lot more.
Three more recruits announced their commitments to Pitt on Monday, and we're breaking down all of the latest additions on today's episode of the Morning Pitt.
Pitt pulled in five commitments from this weekend's official visits. Who committed to the Panthers? How do they fit? And what do their commitments tell us about Pitt's offense? All that and more on the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt.
In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're taking questions on the recruits visiting Pitt this month, the state of the linebackers and more.
The recruits are on their way to Pitt for official visits, and we've got a full preview on today's Morning Pitt. Who's coming to town? Who are the main targets? And who could commit? All that and more right here.
Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com went live for a special Tuesday night edition of the Panther-Lair Show and talked about the upcoming official visits and more recruiting topics with comments and questions from Pitt fans. Be sure to subscribe to Panther-Lair.com on YouTube to never miss any of our exclusive Pitt video content.
Pitt's June official visits start tomorrow, so before we dive into those, let's take a look back at what June has meant for the Panthers in recent years - and look at what we should expect out of June this year.
On today's Morning Pitt, we're continuing a conversation from last week about Pitt's quarterbacks under Pat Narduzzi. Why is it so tough to rank the top five quarterbacks under Narduzzi? And what does that say about Narduzzi's tenure with the Panthers?
Pitt held its first two prospect camps of the weekend, and we were in attendance for both. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about which recruits stood out, what names to know and a lot more.
In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're taking questions on Pitt's receivers, the home schedule and a lot more.
Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com got together Wednesday night for this week's Panther-Lair Show and talked about Pitt landing a defensive tackle transfer, June recruiting, how Pitt will navigate the new landscape of college sports and a lot more.
We've got a bunch of things to cover today, from Pitt hoops jersey numbers to June recruiting, the latest Rivals250 and more. Dig in for a variety of topics on today's Morning Pitt.
On today's Morning Pitt, we've got the five biggest questions facing Pitt in 2024. It's not the quarterback - we established that yesterday - but there are still big questions for a team coming off a 3-9 season. Plus: some interesting schedule quirks to discuss.
As we talk about question marks facing Pitt for 2024, where does the quarterback position rank? Is it the biggest? And if not, how far is it from the top? We're breaking it down on today's Morning Pitt.
On this Memorial Day episode of the Morning Pitt, we're thinking about Pitt's quarterbacks past and present. Which quarterback had you most excited prior to a season? Who were the best quarterbacks of the Narduzzi era? And what do we think of this year's group? All that and more on today's Morning Pitt.
In this week's Mailbag, we're taking questions from Pitt fans about the Panthers' receivers, Gavin Bartholomew's usage and a lot more.
Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com went live Wednesday night for this week's Panther-Lair Show and talked about starting lineups for Pitt basketball, the coming football season, Pitt baseball and a lot more with comments and questions from Pitt fans.
We've got a bunch of topics to discuss on today's Morning Pitt, from the NCAA's proposed settlement in the House case to transfers who left Pitt and more.
There doesn't seem to be a lot of optimism around Pitt football right now, but let's try to brighten the day a bit by looking at a few elements of the Panthers that should be pretty good in 2024.
Pitt got a football commitment this past weekend, and while it was overshadowed by basketball news, it seems like football recruiting isn't quite as buzzworthy as it used to be. Why is that? We're looking at the situation on today's Morning Pitt.
After Pitt landed a potential game-changer in 6'7" Bosnian wing Amsal Delalic, is it time to start overreacting to the Panthers? We're talking about why it just might be on today's Morning Pitt.
In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we've got questions about Pitt's win totals, the hoops team's leading scorers and a lot more.
Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com got together for this week's Panther-Lair Show on Wednesday night and talked about an intriguing new Pitt hoops target, a transfer joining the Pitt football team and two new commitments for Pat Narduzzi.
Seismic changes are afoot for college sports, and when they come, what will it mean for Pitt? We're talking about all of the impacts - and there are a lot - that could come for the Panthers.
Some new win totals are out for the 2024 season, and Pitt's over/under is set at 5.5. Are you taking the Panthers for more than 5.5 wins? We're looking at the schedule and the smart bet on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt had a big Monday with two new commitments joining the recruiting class of 2025. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about what the two newest commits mean for the Panthers and how they fit.
Pitt got some good news on Mother's Day, as Nebraska defensive end Chief Borders announced he will be transferring to the Panthers. On today's Morning Pitt, we're breaking down Borders' commitment to Pitt, how he fits with the Panthers' defense and a lot more.
It's time for the Morning Pitt Mailbag, and we've got a lot of great questions this week, ranging from the transfer portal to ACC quarterbacks and more.
What is the 2024 season really going to be like? Does Pitt's roster really have as many holes as we think? On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at some of the biggest questions facing the Panthers in 2024.
After losing a defensive tackle target, what are Pitt's options on the defensive line? We're breaking down the situation on today's Morning Pitt.
Now that Adou Thiero is off the table, what's next for Pitt in the transfer portal? We're looking at the options Jeff Capel has on today's Morning Pitt.
In Part Two of our conversation with Jeff Capel, we're talking about Pitt's incoming transfers, how they fit with the program, the outlook for the 2024-25 season and a lot more.
On a special episode of the Morning Pitt, we're joined by Pitt head coach Jeff Capel to talk about the Panthers' Selection Sunday snub, Bub Carrington's NBA Draft decision and a lot more.
On this week's Panther-Lair Show, Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com talked about how Pitt did in the transfer portal, the latest outlook on Pitt hoops and a lot more with comments and questions from Pitt fans.
We've been talking a lot about Pitt's defensive ends this week, so let's look at the history: how did the Panthers end up in this spot at defensive end?
The spring transfer portal window for football closed yesterday, and on today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about how Pitt did with transfers and a lot more.
As Pitt's transfer list grows, there's a problematic trend also growing: the numbers from two recruiting classes that are important for this year's roster are dwindling. On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at the situation and how it impacts the 2024 roster.
It was a big weekend for Pitt, with three Draft picks, one football transfer picking the Panthers and a big-time basketball transfer visiting, and we're breaking it all down on the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt.
In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're taking questions about Pitt's NIL setup, Nate Yarnell's place in the ACC, the likelihood of Pitt making a bowl and a lot more.
After three really successful years in the NFL Draft, Pitt's pro prospects are looking slimmer this year. Why is that? What happened to the Panthers' NFL selections? We're looking at the Draft plus a big development on the NIL front on today's Morning Pitt.
Jeff Capel has two more spots to fill with transfers, and on today's Morning Pitt, we're looking back at how Capel has done in the transfer portal. Turns out, he has done pretty well.
Pitt saw two more players go into the transfer portal on Monday, and while they weren't top contributors, there's plenty to discuss about their departures. We're breaking it down on today's Morning Pitt.
There were two pieces of news for Pitt this weekend, as former Panther Dayon Hayes transferred to Colorado and 2025 wide receiver Bryce Yates committed to Pitt. We're breaking down all the news on the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt.
In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're taking questions from Pitt fans about the Panthers' new offense, the latest on transfers, NIL, hoops needs and more.
Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com went live Wednesday night for this week's Panther-Lair Show and talked about the latest from the transfer portal, how the Pitt basketball team's starting lineup is coming together and a lot more with comments and questions from Pitt fans.
Be sure to subscribe to Panther-Lair.com on YouTube to never miss any of our exclusive Pitt video content.
How many players has Pitt lost to the transfer portal this offseason? How many have the Panthers gained? On today's Morning Pitt, we're taking stock of Pitt's additions and subtractions from the portal.
Another night, another live stream to talk about Pitt losing players to the transfer portal. On Tuesday night, we went live to talk about the losses of Dayon Hayes and Solomon DeShields and how Pitt will replace them at defensive end and linebacker, respectively. We also talked about NIL, Pitt hoops transfer additions and a lot more.
Note: We experienced a brief power outage near the end of the live stream, resulting in a rather abrupt ending. We apologize.
Pitt lost another defensive starter to the portal on Tuesday when Solomon DeShields announced his intention to transfer. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the loss of DeShields, what it means for the linebackers and more.
After major transfer news for Pitt football, we went live for a special edition of the Panther-Lair Show Monday night. What led Dayon Hayes to the transfer portal? And what does it mean for the Panthers in 2024 and beyond? We talked about that, the current state of Pitt football, NIL and a lot more Monday night with comments and questions from Pitt fans.
Pitt hoops got some good news on Monday when Florida State forward Cam Corhen committed to the Panthers as a transfer. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the impact of Corhen's transfer, how he fits, what Pitt needs next and a lot more.
What stood out in Saturday's Blue-Gold Game? We're hitting all the big points to get the week started on today's Morning Pitt.
Will Pitt's new offense work? Should Pat Narduzzi have an associate head coach? What will be Jorge Diaz Graham's role next season? Answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.
The Blue-Gold draft is in the books, and on today's Morning Pitt, we're previewing the Panthers' spring game from every angle. Surprise picks, injuries and a lot more - all on the Morning Pitt.
Be sure to subscribe to Panther-Lair.com on YouTube to never miss any of our exclusive Pitt video content.
On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking Pitt hoops. Specifically, we're talking five topics on Pitt hoops, ranging from the guard that got away to how many more players the Panthers might lose this offseason. All that and more on the Morning Pitt.
Pitt needs a lot of players to step up in 2024, but one stands out above the rest. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the Panther who needs to step up the most.
Jaland Lowe is staying at Pitt for his sophomore season. What does that mean for the Panthers? We're breaking it down on today's Morning Pitt.
In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're taking questions on Pitt's biggest what-if moments, this season's win totals, recruiting and more.
We had a lot to discuss on this week's Panther-Lair Show after Bub Carrington announced that he is leaving Pitt for the NBA. We broke down his decision and what it means for the Panthers, plus transfer portal news and a lot more.
Now that Bub Carrington is leaving Pitt for the NBA, the Panthers have some questions to answer and some holes to fill. On today's Morning Pitt, we're breaking down the news and looking at what's next for Jeff Capel's group.
Pitt took a big step toward elevating its NIL fundraising efforts this week, and on today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the latest developments and what it means for Pitt's collective - and the Athletic Department overall.
As the Pitt coaches work to add pieces from the transfer portal, we've got a few thoughts on the players they're targeting, the priorities in the portal and what the Panthers might look like when it's all said and done.
Pitt has nine practices down in spring camp, so with five left plus the spring game, we're looking at the biggest storylines that have emerged so far this spring.
How is Pitt's offense coming together? What will the hoops roster look like? Who stood out at Pro Day? All that and more on this week's Panther-Lair Show with Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com.
In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we've got questions on conference realignment, defensive line coaching, the hoops roster and more.
While Pitt's defense is experiencing a youth movement, the same can't be said for the offense. On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at the potential two-deep on offense and why so many transfers are part of it.
As Pitt moves through the third week of spring camp, one recruiting class is starting to emerge as quite possibly Pat Narduzzi's best. On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at the recruiting classes that have done the most for the Panthers, and whether the best of them all is on campus right now.
Quarterback is the most important position on the field, and with a full room of five scholarship players at the position, is Pitt getting it figured out? We're breaking down the quarterbacks on today's Morning Pitt.
It was a busy weekend for Pitt, with a quarterback committing, a veteran basketball player transferring and the ACC earning four days of totally rubbing everyone's face in it. We're breaking down the weekend on today's Morning Pitt.
In today's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're taking questions on Federiko Federiko's departure, Pitt's new offense and a lot more.
There are a lot of questions surrounding Pitt's 2024 roster, but today we're talking about five (or so) sure things. Which players and positions do we believe in? We're breaking it down on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt lost super senior defensive end Nate Temple for the season, and on today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the impact of Temple's injury, the depth situation at defensive end and a lot more. Be sure to subscribe to Panther-Lair.com to never miss any of our exclusive Pitt video content.
The offseason is here, and that means the transfer portal and NIL are at the forefront. What are Pitt's priorities? We're breaking them down on today's Morning Pitt.
It's the Monday after Selection Sunday, and Pitt is going nowhere this offseason after the Panthers got shut out of the NCAA Tournament and declined an invitation to the NIT. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the snub, the decision to skip the NIT and a lot more.
Pitt battled North Carolina but ultimately fell short in a 72-65 loss Friday night. After the game, we went live to talk about how the Panthers played, whether they did enough to make the NCAA Tournament and a lot more.
Powered by a 30-point game from Ishmael Leggett and some masterful defense, Pitt beat Wake Forest 81-69 on Thursday. Now the Panthers get No. 1 seed North Carolina tonight, and on today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at the win over Wake, the game against UNC and a lot more.
Pitt beat Wake Forest 81-69 in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals Thursday night. After the game, we went live to talk about the Panthers' win and what's next with comments and questions from Pitt fans.
Pitt will see a familiar foe in today's ACC Tournament quarterfinal game: it's Wake Forest, the team that lost to the Panthers at the Petersen Events Center in January but beat them soundly in Winston-Salem last month. What do we expect from today's game? We're breaking it down on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt's success in the last two seasons came from a lot of places, but a change in the culture was one of the biggest. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the culture and how it changed the course of Pitt basketball under Jeff Capel.
On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at three key moments in the season - the turning points that got Pitt to the spot it's in right now. Plus, how did the Panthers fare with all-ACC post-season recognition?
The regular season is over, and while there are key games to play this week, we're asking the question on today's Morning Pitt: Is Pitt an NCAA Tournament team?
In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're taking questions on recruiting, NIL, Signing Day and more.
Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com got together Wednesday night for this week's Panther-Lair Show and talked about the latest from spring camp, Pitt basketball's NCAA Tournament chances and a lot more with comments and questions from Pitt fans.
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With Blake Hinson's final regular-season game at Pitt in sight, we're wondering about his legacy with the Panthers. Is Hinson on Pitt's 21st century Mt. Rushmore? And who else would be there with him? All that and more on today's Morning Pitt.
Blake Hinson and Pitt's freshman guards put on a show Tuesday night to lead the Panthers past Florida State. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the win over FSU, Hinson's legacy and a lot more.
Pitt opened spring camp yesterday - what stood out from the morning session in the South Side? We've got thoughts, observations and more on today's Morning Pitt.
We've got a lot to cover on today's Morning Pitt after a big hoops win and with spring camp starting today in the South Side. What does the Panthers' win at Boston College do for their NCAA Tournament hopes? And what will we be watching for at spring camp? All that more on the Morning Pitt.
Pitt got a big one on road Saturday night with a 90-65 blowout win at Boston College. After the game, we went live to talk about win, what stood out and what's next for the Panthers.
In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're taking questions about recruiting territories, NIL priorities and a lot more.
Pitt starts spring camp on Monday, so today we're digging into some of the biggest storylines facing the Panthers this spring.
Pitt lost to Clemson Tuesday night in a game that saw the Panthers ahead by 10 at one point. What happened in the loss? We went live after the game to talk about it, plus Pitt's bubble chances and a lot more with comments and questions from Pitt fans.
Yesterday was Pitt's Day of Giving, but NIL might be the gift that Pitt's athletics programs need the most. Are the Panthers getting enough? And what can Pitt do to help build NIL support? All that and more on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt's got a huge game at Clemson tonight. What do the Panthers have to do to get a much-needed win against the Tigers? We're breaking it down on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt bounced back from the Wake Forest loss with a strong win over Virginia Tech on Saturday. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about that win, where the Panthers stand on the bubble and what the path ahead looks like.
In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're taking questions about Pitt's quarterbacks, the NIL situation and a lot more.
Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com got together on Wednesday night for this week's Panther-Lair Show and talked about Pitt's loss at Wake Forest, the final five games, the new football assistants and a lot more with your comments and questions from Pitt fans. Be sure to subscribe to Panther-Lair.com on YouTube to never miss any of our exclusive Pitt video content.
Fresh off its worst loss of the season, what does Pitt need to do to bounce back with a win against Virginia Tech on Saturday night?
Pitt's game at Wake Forest probably couldn't have gone worse, as the Panthers got beat by more than 30 points to break their five-game winning streak. After the game, we went live to talk about the loss and what it means going forward.
Pat Narduzzi's staff is set for 2024, so today we're asking: What do we make of the six new hires?
Pitt has a big game tonight at Wake Forest. What's the key for the Panthers to get their sixth win in a row? Let's break down the game on today's Morning Pitt.
Fresh off a 27-point win highlighted by an incredible individual performance, is Pitt the most dangerous team in America? Probably not, but the Panthers are playing really well right now, and we're breaking it down on today's Morning Pitt.
In this week's Mailbag, we're taking questions on Blake Hinson's expectations, breakout football players and a lot more.
On this week's Panther-Lair Show, we're talking about Pitt's win at Virginia, the path ahead for the Panthers, the latest football coaching moves and more with comments and questions from Pitt fans.
As Pitt's offense moves into the Kade Bell era, one question looms: What kind of quarterback does the Panthers' new offensive coordinator want? Today we're looking at Bell's top targets in the 2025 recruiting class to see what we can learn about the kind of quarterback he is going after.
Pitt scored a huge upset win on the road Tuesday night when the Panthers took down No. 21 Virginia in Charlottesville. After the game, we went live to talk about the win, how it happened, what it means and more with comments and questions from Pitt fans.
Transfer portal movement isn't done yet, as Pitt lost another player to the portal this week. Plus: three Pitt players received invites to the NFL Draft Combine. All that and more on today's Morning Pitt.
After a week off, Pitt is about to enter the stretch run, as the Panthers have eight games to make their case for the NCAA Tournament. What do they need to do? What are the key games coming up? All that and more on today's Morning Pitt.
With news that Tiquan Underwood is going to the NFL, Pitt's offensive turnover is complete. What does it mean for Pat Narduzzi heading into the 2024 season? We're breaking it down on today's Morning Pitt.
In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag: Where does Pitt stand with scholarships? How long will the offensive install take? And will Pitt's opponents start flopping? All that and more.
Pitt got another ACC road win Wednesday night when the Panthers beat N.C. State 67-64 in Raleigh. After the game, we went live to talk about Pitt's latest win and what it means for the Panthers going forward on the Panther-Lair Post-Game.
After hearing Kade Bell and Pat Narduzzi speak to the media on Wednesday, one thing is abundantly clear: this hire is a huge one for Pitt's head coach. We're talking about why on today's Morning Pitt.
Not that long ago, it looked like Pitt might be running out of time to build its postseason resume. Now, after winning four of the last five, the Panthers have some momentum. Are they hitting their stride? And do they still have time to make something happen? We're talking hoops on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt defensive line coach Charlie Partridge is leaving the Panthers for the NFL. What does it mean for Pitt? We're talking about Partridge's departure from a lot of angle on today's Morning Pitt.
After another Western Pa. prospect committed to Penn State, we're asking the question: Is Pitt going to get shut out in the WPIAL?
Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com got together for this week's Panther-Lair Show and discussed the latest Pitt hoops, football and recruiting news with comments and questions from Pitt fans.
Four days after failing to come back at Miami, Pitt got the job done against Wake Forest Wednesday night at the Petersen Events Center, overcoming an 11-point second-half deficit to beat the Deacons. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about that game and what stood out.
Pitt's coaches have been covering a lot of ground recruiting this spring - even going as far as Colorado, California and Texas. What is the staff doing way out there? We're talking Pitt recruiting on today's Morning Pitt.
Pat Narduzzi says Nate Yarnell is the No. 1 quarterback heading into spring camp. Does that mean the job is settled? Should it be? We're discussing the quarterback situation on today's Morning Pitt.
In the wake of a disappointing loss at Miami, we're left wondering: Is time running out for Pitt this season? We're talking about that and more on today's Morning Pitt. The
After Pitt came up short at Miami on Saturday afternoon, we went live for the Panther-Lair Post-Game Show to talk about the Panthers' loss to the Hurricanes and a lot more.
Are Bub Carrington and Jaland Lowe the best freshman duo in Pitt history? Could Nick Saban win a national title at Pitt? All that and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.
On this week's Panther-Lair Show, Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com talked about the two latest wins from the Pitt hoops team, the 2024 football schedule and a lot more with comments and questions from Pitt fans.
On today's Morning Pitt, we're breaking down Pitt's 2024 football schedule and talking about one big topic regarding the Panthers' incoming transfers.
Powered by an impressive backcourt, Pitt beat Georgia Tech in Atlanta on Tuesday night. After the game, we went live for the Panther-Lair Post-Game to talk about the win and a lot more.
Pitt followed the win at Duke with another road win Tuesday night when the Panthers beat Georgia Tech in Atlanta. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the win, the play of the guards and a lot more.
On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about Pitt's game at Georgia Tech tonight, the ACC's ridiculous football schedule release and a question about the Panthers' wide receivers.
Two days later, we're still thinking about Pitt's win at Duke. What did the Panthers do right on Saturday? And what can they build on going forward?
Pitt broke a two-game losing streak with a huge win on the road against No. 7 Duke Saturday night. After the game, we went live for the Panther-Lair Post-Game Show and talked about the win and more with comments and questions from Pitt fans.
In this week's Mailbag, we're taking questions about comparisons to seasons past, Pitt hoops' biggest issues and a lot more.
Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com got together for this week's Panther-Lair Show and talked about the latest Pitt hoops loss, Pat Narduzzi's new hires and a lot more with comments and questions from Pitt fans.
Pat Narduzzi filled out his coaching staff this week with three hires, and on today's Morning Pitt, we're breaking down the new coaches, what they bring to the Panthers and what Narduzzi was looking for.
Pitt had a must-win game against Syracuse on Tuesday night, but the Panthers lost and now they're facing even more questions. We're talking about those questions and more on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt’s got a huge one tonight at the Petersen Events Center when the Panthers host Syracuse for a must-win game. On today’s Morning Pitt, we’re getting you ready for the game.
On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about NIL and the impact it had this offseason on the transfer portal, player retention and a lot more.
In this week's Mailbag, we've got questions about Pitt's stat leaders in 2024, Eli Holstein's recruitment and a lot more.
Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com got together for this week's Panther-Lair Show and talked about Pitt's loss to Duke, the latest from the portal and more.
On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at Pitt's work in the transfer portal. What did the Panthers need from the portal and what did they get? Let's break it down.
Things got ugly at the Pete on Tuesday night, as Pitt got blown out by No. 11 Duke. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about that game and what it means for the Panthers going forward.
On today's Morning Pitt, we've got five thoughts on the running back rotation, the offensive line options, the priorities at receiver, confidence on defense and more.
After a 10-of-32 performance in Saturday's loss to Cincinnati, could Pitt be looking at replacing quarterback Phil Jurkovec? We're looking at Pat Narduzzi's options - and the likelihood that he uses them - on today's Morning Pitt.
On the Monday after Pitt's loss to Cincinnati, we're looking at some reasons the Panthers fell to the Bearcats - reasons that aren't just about bad passes and offensive woes.
Pitt fell to Cincinnati Saturday at Acrsiure Stadium. After the game, we went live to talk about what stood out in the 27-21 loss, from the offensive struggles to defensive improvement and more.
In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're taking questions on Pitt's receivers, which freshmen will play, Phil Jurkovec's development and more.
On this week's Panther-Lair Show, Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com talked about Pitt's win over Wofford and this week's game against Cincinnati plus questions and comments from Pitt fans.
We're talking recruiting on today's Morning Pitt, as Karlo Zovko joins us to break down the top 10 prospects in the WPIAL class of 2024. Which Pitt commits made the list? Check it out here.
On today's Morning Pitt, we're covering five topics: the running back rotation; the latest on Pitt's departed transfers; how the Panthers' opponents fared in Week One; Pat Narduzzi's record against other coaches; and Pitt now has good odds in the ACC.
On today's Morning Pitt, we're pouring one out for the River City Rivalry. Plus, we're looking at what the additions of Cal, Stanford and SMU mean for the ACC and breaking down the addition of guard Michael Hueitt for Pitt hoops.
It's the Monday after Pitt's season opener, and we're wrapping up the blowout win over Wofford. What stood out? What needs to improve? All that and more on the Labor Day edition of the Morning Pitt.
After Pitt's season-opening win over Wofford on Saturday, we went live to talk about the 45-7 win, what we learned and a lot more.
The start of the season is one day away, and who better to discuss Pitt football 2023 than Pat Bostick? On today's Morning Pitt, we're joined by the former Panthers quarterback to talk about his outlook on the coming season and more.
On Wednesday night, Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com went live for this week's Panther-Lair Show tonight and talked about Pitt's offense in 2023 and a lot more.
In this week's Mailbag, we're taking questions from Pitt fans about the third-down defensive package, the Panthers' pass rush and a lot more.
Will Pitt's offense take a step forward in 2023? On today's Morning Pitt, we've got three reasons why the Panthers will get better - and three reasons they won't.
Pitt's first two-deep of 2023 is out, and we're breaking down all the surprises - from freshmen to offensive line injuries and more.
The first week of the college football season is here, but we've got hoops to discuss after Pitt guard Dior Johnson was kicked out of school. What happened? And why? We're breaking it down on today's Morning Pitt.
What does Pitt's receiver depth look like? Who are the top teams in the ACC? We've got answers to those questions and more in today's Morning Pitt Mailbag.
On this week's Panther-Lair Show, Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com discuss a ton of over/unders for Pitt football in 2023, with numbers covering offense, defense and special teams.
Training camp ends today, so let's take a look at what we've learned in the last four weeks of camp. Here are 10 things know now that camp is over.
Pitt is in the final week of training camp, and today we're talking about hype trains. Who's getting the most hype in camp? We've got five players (give or take a few) who have been getting talked about a lot.
Pitt has two big holes to fill at safety this offseason, and while replacing starters is always a challenge, it could be even more so in this case since safety might be the most important position on the Panthers' defense.
With seven Western Pa. natives set to start this season and at least that many expected to contribute, Pitt is undergoing something of a WPIAL renaissance in 2023. How did it come about? And will it continue? We're breaking it down on the Morning Pitt.
In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're taking questions on how Pitt will use the running backs, how the team-wide NIL deal compares nationally and a lot more.
Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com went live Wednesday night to talk about all the latest from Pitt football training camp plus a recap of the Pitt hoops team's trip to Spain and a lot more.
With all the optimism about Pitt's offense, are there concerns about the defense? There shouldn't be - as long as these three players contribute at a high level.
It's happening: optimism for Pitt's offense is growing. Amid reports of a strong showing in Saturday's scrimmage and increasing talk of improvement, signs of optimism about the Panthers' offense in 2023 are starting to show. Is it real? Or are we all getting caught up in camp hype? We're addressing those questions and more on today's Morning Pitt.
In eight years under Pat Narduzzi, the weak link on defense has been at linebacker. But is that trend about to change? We're breaking down the position on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt is headed home from its foreign tour, and after two games in Spain, what did we learn about the Panthers? We're breaking down the highlights from a very interesting trip overseas on today's Morning Pitt.
From a huge NIL deal for the Pitt football team to lots of great questions from Pitt fans, we've got a ton to talk about in the Friday edition of the Morning Pitt.
Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com went live Wednesday night to discuss the latest from training camp, Ohio State's interest in Heather Lyke, ACC expansion and more.
When Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith announced Wednesday that he will be retiring, Pitt fans sensed ramifications. Would Heather Lyke get a call from the Buckeyes? And if she did, would she take it? We're talking about this development and what it means for Pitt in this tumultuous period for college sports.
One week of training camp is in the books, and we've got four standouts from the first week of practices. Who's been making plays? Who looks impressive? Here are two players from each side of the ball on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt has some big shoes to fill at defensive tackle this season after losing Calijah Kancey to the first round of the NFL Draft. Do the Panthers have a playmaker ready to step into that role? And if not, what will the defensive tackle position look like this year? We're breaking down the tackles on today's Morning Pitt.
Karlo Zovko has worked in Pitt's recruiting department since 2017, but he announced last week that he's leaving the Panthers. Today, he's joining us on the Morning Pitt to talk about his time at Pitt, what it's like in the recruiting department and a lot more.
In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're taking questions from Pitt fans about the run/pass balance, freshman receivers, Narduzzi on Cignetti and a lot more.
Pitt opened training camp on Wednesday, and Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com went live Wednesday night to talk about the first practice and more.
From optimism about the run game to reloading the defense, on today's Morning Pitt we're featuring five things that stood out on the first day of Pitt training camp.
The ACC preseason poll is out, and Pitt was voted No. 6 by the conference media. Is that too low? Maybe, if history is any indication, and we're talking about the preseason poll and more on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt landed its quarterback for the 2024 class on Monday when Penn Hills standout Julian Dugger committed to the Panthers. On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at why Pitt pushed for Dugger and why he makes sense as the Panthers' quarterback in the class.
Pitt landed another four-star recruit for the class of 2024 this weekend when running back Yasin Willis announced for the Panthers. How does Willis fit with Pitt's 2024 recruiting class? What impact will he have on the 2024 roster? And what does Pitt's history with four-star recruits tell us about what his future might hold? All that and more on today's Morning Pitt.
In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're taking questions on position coaches, surprise starters, underrated competition and a lot more.
Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com talked about NIL questions, conference realignments and more on this week's Panther-Lair Show.
Pat Narduzzi made headlines on Wednesday when he suggested that there should be a salary cap on NIL revenue. Is he right? Or was he misunderstood? On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at his comments and we're breaking down Pitt's non-conference basketball schedule.
With a lot of turnover at the position, Pitt will be looking for a whole new crop of defensive ends to lead the pass rush in 2023. Who will step up for the Panthers? Are the young players ready to perform in major roles? And will the defensive ends be more productive than they were last season? We're breaking down the position on today's Morning Pitt.
Western Pennsylvania has a strong crop of young football prospects on the rise, and on today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at 12 recruits to know from the next three classes.
Pitt has a big freshman class on the roster entering training camp next week, but how many of those first-year players will get on the field in 2023? On today's Morning Pitt, we're breaking down the top five candidates to burn their redshirts.
We've got a guest for the Friday edition of the Morning Pitt: it's Pitt associate head coach Milan Brown, who joined us to talk about navigating the transfer portal, the expectations for the freshmen, what the coaching staff learned from last season, what they hope to get this season and a lot more. Check out this interview for a lot of info and insight on the Panthers heading into the 2023-24 season.
Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com went live Wednesday night for an hour of Pitt sports talk on the Panther-Lair Show. Topics include players who have surprised us, bad predictions, expectations for Phil Jurkovec and more.
In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're taking questions on Pitt's four-star targets, the Mt. Rushmore of Pitt quarterbacks and a lot more.
This is offensive line week, and without anyone noticing, Pitt's offensive line quietly became one of the Panthers' strengths heading into 2023. On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at the line and how it has developed into one of Pitt's top position groups for the coming season.
After counting down the top five position groups of the last eight seasons yesterday, we're looking at the bottom half of the list: which five position groups make up the worst of the Pat Narduzzi era? We're listing them - and some reasons for optimism with a few - on today's Morning Pitt.
Pat Narduzzi has produced some top players at Pitt, but what positions have been the Panthers' best in the last eight seasons? On today's Morning Pitt, we're ranking the top five positions of the Narduzzi era.
How did High Point transfer wing Zack Austin end up at Pitt? We sat down with him for a conversation on this special episode of the Morning Pitt. Hear from Zack about what he can bring to the Panthers, his varied skilled on the court, the team chemistry and a lot more.
Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com went live Wednesday night to talk about Pitt's recruiting momentum, which positions on the 2023 are the best and worst and more.
In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're taking questions on the level of Pitt's recruiting, how Pat Narduzzi's offensive coordinators rank, where the Panthers stand in the ACC and a lot more.
On today's Morning Pitt, we're diving into the black hole of Pitt's roster: the tight ends. For most of the eight years in the Pat Narduzzi era, the tight ends have been a non-factor, at best. Why is that? Why has Pitt struggled to recruit tight ends? And why have the transfers who have joined the Panthers contributed so very little? All that and more on the Wednesday edition of the Morning Pitt.
As Pitt's search for a quarterback in the 2024 class continues, one player from the WPIAL looks like a pretty good option for the Panthers. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about why it makes sense for Pat Narduzzi and company to take Penn Hills QB Julian Dugger.
Another weekend, another four-star recruit - or two - committing elsewhere after visiting Pitt. Why are the Panthers missing on some of the top recruits who visited in June? We've got a few thoughts on today's Morning Pitt.
What does Pitt need to do to get consistent top-20 classes? Are there any transfer receivers the Panthers could add? Who will be a breakout player? Answers to all of those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.
After two more transfer targets came off the board this week, what's the next move for Jeff Capel? We're looking at transfer possibilities and more with the Pitt basketball roster on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt has question marks at a few positions, but no position on the roster has more question marks than receiver. From a lack of depth to little experience and a need for someone to make big plays, there's a lot to discuss with the receivers entering the season, and that's what we're doing on today's Morning Pitt.
For Independence Day, we've got five thoughts on Pitt's 2024 recruiting class. From a strong group of linemen to the potential for six four-star prospects, we've got a lot to say on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt landed another commitment over the weekend, and it came from an offensive lineman. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about how Moritz Schmoranzer fits with the Panthers, whether Pitt needs five offensive line recruits in the class and a lot more.
Join Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com to talk about Pitt's running backs in 2023, quarterback recruiting, transfers and more.
In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're taking questions about the best places to watch Pitt away from home, how commitments were announced before Pat Narduzzi arrived and a lot more.
We've got a recruiting rundown on today's Morning Pitt after the Panthers missed on one target, restarted communication with a quarterback prospect and more.
How do you replace a 1,400-yard rusher who scored 20 touchdowns last year? That's the challenge the Pitt coaches are facing in 2023, and on today's Morning Pitt we're taking a look at the running back room: how it got assembled, how it's currently constructed and what the outlook is for the coming season.
The official visits are over, but in the next two weeks, more than a half-dozen of Pitt's top targets will announce their commitments. On today's Morning Pitt, we're breaking down the calendar to get you ready for all of the announcements.
Pitt just wrapped up its final official visit weekend of June, and on today's Morning Pitt we're looking back at a weekend that only produced one commitment but had no shortage of storylines.
It's Friday, and that means it's time for the Morning Pitt Mailbag, where we're taking questions on Pitt football, recruiting and a lot more. Before we get to that, though, we've got a new commitment to break down, so there's a lot to cover on the Friday edition of the Morning Pitt.
On this week's Panther-Lair Show, we're breaking down the star-studded final official visit weekend and the latest on potential commitments in addition to your comments and questions.
The Pitt coaches will host their final official visit weekend of June today, and it's shaping up to be full of stars. Which recruits are visiting and where do the Panthers stand with them? We're breaking it down on today's Morning Pitt.
We're starting our position previews on the Morning Pitt this week, and there's no better place to begin than the most important position on the field: The quarterbacks. On today's Morning Pitt, we're breaking down the position group and looking at what the Panthers need from their quarterbacks in 2023.
After landing a local four-star prospect last week and offering some top underclassmen on Sunday, is Pitt building some momentum in the WPIAL? We're breaking it down on today's Morning Pitt.
June isn't over yet, but as we head toward the final official visit weekend of the month, we're resetting the recruiting class on today's Morning Pitt. How does the class look so far? What have been the biggest recruiting wins? And where does the staff need to keep working? All that and more on the Morning Pitt.
Which recruiting class had the Pitt staff excited? What does Phil Jurkovec need to avoid this season? How many snaps will Christian Veilleux play? What games are must-see this season? And what's the ideal death row meal? We're answering all of those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.
Join Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com as they discuss the latest Pitt recruiting topics on the Panther-Lair Show.
Topics include:
- Pitt's four newest commits
- Who's next for the Panthers?
- Where do things stand with Pitt's class in mid-June?
Pitt has landed recruits at a lot of positions so far in the class of 2024, but one spot has gone unfilled: Quarterback. So on today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the most important position on the field - and what the Panthers will do there in this recruiting class.
Two top Pitt targets will announce their commitments in the next two days. Where do the Panthers stand with Cameron Monteiro and Cameron Lindsey? We're breaking it down on today's Morning Pitt.
After the second official visit weekend, Pitt is sitting with five commitments from defensive back recruits - with at least one more as a strong option to join the class. Do the Panthers need a half-dozen DBs? We're breaking down the situation on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt did it again: five commitments from a visit weekend. Who did the Panthers land? What's behind the recruiting success? And how is the class shaping up? All that and more on today's Morning Pitt.
On today's Morning Pitt, we've got a special guest: Panthers forward Blake Hinson. What made him decide to try the NBA Draft process? What feedback did he get in the process? What made him choose to return to Pitt? And what does he see in the future for the Panthers? All that and more in this special Friday conversation.
Join Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com to discuss last week's official visits, this week's official visits, the newest commits and everything else going on in the world of Pitt sports.
Pitt will start its second official visit weekend of June today, and we've got a full preview on the Morning Pitt. Who's coming to town? Who are the top recruits to watch? And who might commit? All that and more on the Morning Pitt.
We're changing things up this week and doing our Mailbag episode on Wednesday with some great questions. Which recruiting miss hurt the most? Which freshmen will play this season? And which Pitt program - football or basketball - has the highest upside this season?
Pat Narduzzi and the Pitt coaching staff are on a roll right now. What's behind it? On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at Pitt's recruiting success and the biggest reasons it's happening.
Pitt's first official visit weekend of June was a success, with four commitments, a big re-commitment and a slew of positive gains with top priority recruits. On today's Morning Pitt, we're breaking down the weekend and looking at what it means for the Panthers.
In today's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're taking questions on commitment predictions, Pitt's recruiting on the defensive line and a lot more.
On this week's Panther-Lair Show, Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com discuss Blake Hinson's decision to return, the upcoming official visit weekend, some new kickoff times and more.
Today's the day: The start of the first big official visit weekend of June. Recruits will arrive on campus today, and we're getting you ready with a full rundown of who's visiting, who stands out the most and who might commit.
The news came out on Tuesday: Blake Hinson is returning to Pitt for one final season. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about Hinson's decision, what it means for the Panthers and what the rotation will look like with a near-full roster in place.
We've got football and basketball on the agenda today. Blake Hinson's deadline with the NBA is fast approaching. Plus, who are the best four-star prospects Pitt has signed on the football side since 2002? All that and more on today's Morning Pitt.
It's almost June, and you know what that means: it's recruiting season. Before the official visits start, we're taking you inside the recruiting process - why the official visits are so important, why June is such a hotbed of recruiting and how much of Pitt's recent classes has been built from June visits.
In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're taking questions on the coming month of official visits, how the offensive touches will be distributed and more.
Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com talked about everything happening in the world of Pitt sports on this week's LIVE Panther-Lair Show. From a new hoops commit to a big baseball win and more, check out the conversation on the Panther-Lair Show.
Where does Pitt have good depth on defense? And where are the Panthers a bit light? On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at the scholarship situation on that side of the ball.
On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking numbers. But we're not talking stats or jerseys; we're breaking down Pitt's scholarship situation on offense. How many scholarships do the Panthers have? Which positions have depth and which need a boost? All that and more on the Morning Pitt.
Jeff Capel landed another four-star recruit for the 2023 class on Monday when 6'10" center Papa Kante committed to Pitt. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about how the Panthers got Kante, how he fits with the upcoming season's roster and more.
The transfer portal season isn't over, but on today's Morning Pitt, we're taking a look at the job Jeff Capel and his staff have done so far. How do we grade their efforts in the portal this offseason? And how does it compare to last year's work? All that and more on the Morning Pitt.
We've got some great questions in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, from Phil Jurkovec's leadership to transfer receivers, conference realignment and more.
From conference realignment to recruiting and transfers, we had a lot to discuss on this week's Panther-Lair Show with Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com.
Pitt has signed more than 100 two-star recruits since the class of 2002, and that group has turned out some pretty good players. On today's Morning Pitt, we're building a full offense and defense out of those two-star prospects - and the results are impressive.
Conference realignment talk is heating up this week - what does it mean for Pitt? On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the future of Pitt, the ACC, college football and more.
With six starting jobs to fill, Pitt will need a lot of players to step up on defense this season. On today's Morning Pitt, we're running down the five most important players on that side of the ball.
Aside from the obvious - Phil Jurkovec - which five players are the most important for Pitt's offense this season? We're running down the list and more on the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt.
Who will be Pitt's leading receiver in 2023? Did the Panthers get a good draw in the ACC's new schedule format? What's the latest on quarterback recruiting? All that and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.
Pitt has gone to the transfer portal multiple times for quarterbacks, which begs the question: Is high school quarterback recruiting still important? We're breaking it down from all angles on today's Morning Pitt.
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Pitt missed on one of its top remaining targets from the transfer portal on Tuesday, so on today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about where Jeff Capel and company will go from here. What needs do the Panthers have? Do they have any needs at all? All that and more on the Morning Pitt.
With the firing of softball coach Jodi Hermanek on Monday, Heather Lyke has now fired three of the first coaches she hired at Pitt. On today's Morning Pitt, we're discussing Lyke's track record with head coaches and which programs need to take a big step forward.
A new over/under on Pitt's win total in 2023 was released this weekend, as DraftKings has the Panthers at 6.5. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about that number - will Pitt hit the over on 6.5? Or could the Panthers fall to the under?
We've got some great questions in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, but first there's some news to tend to after Pitt landed a high school recruit and a transfer on Thursday. We're breaking it all down on the Friday edition of the Morning Pitt.
From the NFL Draft to the transfer portal, we had a lot to talk about on this week's Panther-Lair Show, so we invited our friend Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com to discuss all of that and more.
Pitt only lost 12 players to the transfer portal this offseason, and on today's Morning Pitt we're ranking those 12. Which players will the Panthers miss? Who could have contributed the most this season? We're breaking it down on the Morning Pitt.
The transfer portal is now closed, but even before the window ended, not many Pitt players made the post-spring decision to go into the portal. Why? We're breaking it down on today's Morning Pitt.
The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, so let's look ahead to 2024. Which Pitt players are on the clock for 2024? On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at the Panthers who might hear their names called in next year's Draft.
On today's Morning Pitt, we're recapping how Pitt did in the 2023 NFL Draft after six former Panthers were selected. Which players got picked? Who got snubbed? And how does it all connect to the ACC championship?
In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're taking questions on Pitt's running backs, recruits both past and present, transfer options and a lot more.
The 2023 NFL Draft starts tonight and there should be a half-dozen - or more - Pitt players selected over the next three days. What should Pitt fans be watching for? We're breaking it down on today's Morning Pitt.
Pat Narduzzi has brought nearly 40 transfers to Pitt. Who have been the best of the bunch? Today we're ranking the top 10 transfers of the Narduzzi era.
As Pitt continues to navigate the transfer portal, we're taking a look at Pat Narduzzi's history with transfers. How has the Panthers' head coach done with the nearly 40 transfers he has landed since 2015?
Pitt landed a transfer this weekend from USC tight end Malcolm Epps. How does Epps fit what the Panthers need this offseason? We're breaking it down on today's Morning Pitt.
In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're taking questions on how Pitt will use its remaining scholarships and a lot more.
We've got plenty to discuss on this week's Panther-Lair Show, from Pitt football losing a transfer to spring game reactions and some schedule analysis and a lot more.
What did we learn in the spring game about Pitt's defense? From the most disruptive player on the team to some interesting personnel pairings, we're breaking it all down on today's Morning Pitt.
Myles Alston went into the transfer portal yesterday, leaving Pitt with even fewer scholarship receivers on the roster. What's the state of the Panthers' receiver room after Alston's departure? We're breaking it down on today's Morning Pitt.
Jeff Capel landed transfer No. 2 on Monday when Rhode Island guard Ishmael Leggett committed to Pitt. What will Leggett bring to the Panthers? And what's next for Capel? We're talking about it on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt's offense found the end zone three times in the Blue-Gold Game, and today we're looking at the standout players, the key takeaways and the most important play anyone on offense made at Acrisure Stadium.
What should you be watching for in Pitt's Blue-Gold Game tomorrow? Here's a look at the biggest storylines heading into the game, from the format to key players to keep an eye on.
We had a lot to discuss on this week's Panther-Lair Show with Jeff Capel landing a commitment from a transfer and Pitt football gearing up for the Blue-Gold Game on Saturday.
In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're taking questions about Pitt's tight ends, the development of the offense and whether a new football stadium is possible.
Jeff Capel landed this offseason's first transfer from the portal on Tuesday when High Point wing Zack Austin committed. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the impact of Austin's commitment and where Capel will look next for more transfers.
Pitt is entering the final week of spring camp. What are the biggest storylines to watch this week? We're breaking down what you need to know on today's Morning Pitt.
On today's Morning Pitt, we're recapping the headlines from the weekend. Pitt lost a top local target but scheduled several official visits, while the men's basketball program hosted a top transfer target and the women's team got a new coach.
In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're taking questions on potential transfer targets, Pitt's strongest and weakest positions and a lot more.
We've got a lot to discuss on this week's Panther-Lair Show, from the latest headlines in spring camp to the transfer portal and more.
Pitt has six open starting jobs on defense this offseason, but there doesn't seem to be much panic about all the new faces. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about how the Panthers' defense seems to reload rather than rebuild.
We've got a lot to cover on today's Morning Pitt after one hoops player went into the transfer portal, Pat Narduzzi maybe named a starting quarterback and the Panthers' kicking situation has gotten very interesting. All that and more on today's Morning Pitt.
There was some news outside of football and basketball yesterday, as Pitt hired a new chancellor and fired a coach. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about both moves - and what they mean for Pitt athletics overall.
From all angles, it looks like Pitt is rolling this offseason. What is behind the Panthers' offseason momentum? We're looking at three key elements on today's Morning Pitt.
Welcome to the Morning Pitt Mailbag, where we take questions from Panther-Lair.com readers and answer them on the Friday edition of the Morning Pitt. Today we're taking questions on win projections, sack leaders, street fights and more.
On this week's Panther-Lair Show, we're talking about the latest from spring camp, Pitt's recruiting roll, standouts from Pro Day and a lot more.
Pitt's Pro Day brought 32 NFL teams to the South Side on Wednesday, and on today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the Panthers who made the biggest impressions.
With Pitt more than halfway through spring camp, we're taking a look at the Panthers' defense. What have we learned so far this spring? How are the young defensive ends looking? Are the linebackers ready to take the next step? And who is stepping up at safety? All that and more on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt is on a roll with recruiting, landing four more commitments in the last three days to bring the class of 2024 to 10 total recruits. Why are the Panthers doing so well? And who did they land since the weekend? We're breaking it all down on today's Morning Pitt.
With spring camp at the halfway point, we're looking at what we've learned about Pitt's offense in the first two weeks. Who has stood out on offense? How have the quarterbacks looked? Where's the receiver depth? What should be expected from the offensive line? All that and more on today's Morning Pitt.
Welcome to the Morning Pitt Mailbag, where we take questions from Panther-Lair.com readers and answer them on the Friday edition of the Morning Pitt. Today we're taking questions on breakout players, transfer possibilities, the world of NIL and more.
It's the biggest question facing Pitt football in 2023: Will the Panthers get better play from the quarterbacks? On today's Morning Pitt, we're breaking down the position - where it was, where it is and where it's going.
We had plenty to discuss on this week's Panther-Lair Show as we reviewed Pitt's basketball season and talked about the latest from spring football.
While Pitt hoops was in the NCAA Tournament, Pat Narduzzi and his staff landed two more commitments for the 2024 recruiting class. On today's recruiting-focused Morning Pitt, we're talking about the two new additions, the class as a whole and more.
As Pitt enters the offseason, there's one big question: Can Jeff Capel do it again? Can he build another roster that competes in the ACC like this season's team did? We're looking at what Capel needs to do this offseason on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt's season came to an end on Sunday when the Panthers lost to Xavier in the round of 32. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about that game, the season, standout performances, the seniors and a lot more.
Pitt fell to Xavier in the round of 32 on Sunday afternoon, and when the game ended, we went live for the Panther-Lair Post-Game Show. Check out our reactions to Pitt's loss, the season as a whole and a lot more.
Pitt blew out Iowa State by 18 in an upset win Friday afternoon, and we went live after the game to talk about the victory and what it means for the Panthers with comments and questions from Pitt fans.
It's here: Pitt's first round game against Iowa State tips off this afternoon. Get ready for the showdown with our full preview on today's Morning Pitt.
On this week's LIVE Panther-Lair Show, we're recapping Pitt's win over Mississippi State, looking ahead to Iowa State, talking Pitt spring football and a lot more with comments and questions from Pitt fans.
Like any team, Pitt has its leading scorers and its playmakers, but in a lot of the close games the Panthers have won, they have gotten contributions from a variety of players. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about that and how it can help Pitt heading into Friday's game against Iowa State.
Pitt went to Dayton on Tuesday night with a chance for its first NCAA Tournament win in nine years, and the Panthers pulled it off by doing what they did all season: overcoming adversity and making big plays in the clutch. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the win over Mississippi State and a lot more.
Pitt outlasted Mississippi State Tuesday night to earn its first NCAA Tournament win since 2014. After the game, we went live to talk about what stood out in the Panthers' one-point win.
While Pitt hoops is in Dayton, the Pitt football team is in the South Side for the first practice of spring camp. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the biggest questions facing the Panthers heading into 2023.
After six years, Pitt is back in the NCAA Tournament, and on today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about what it means for the Panthers to be dancing again, plus their matchup against Mississippi State, the path ahead and more.
There's not much to say about Pitt's 27-point loss to Duke that hasn't already been said, so on today's Morning Pitt, we're doing something different. In the wake of a brutal loss, we're listing 10 good things about Pitt hoops.
Pitt's run in the ACC Tournament came to a crushing halt Thursday afternoon when the Panthers lost to Duke 96-69. After the game, we went live with all of your comments and questions as Pitt looks ahead to the NCAA Tournament.
Pitt took a double-digit halftime lead against Georgia Tech but had to battle the Yellow Jackets throughout the second half to emerge with an 89-81 win. Now the Panthers are moving on to face Duke in the quarterfinals, but after the Georgia Tech game, we went live to talk about the win and more.
It wasn't easy, but Pitt did what it needed to do to hold off Georgia Tech and advance to the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the good and the bad from the Panthers' win and how they look heading into tough matchup with Duke.
Pitt's first game in the ACC Tournament is set, as the Panthers will face Georgia Tech in a 2:30 pm tipoff this afternoon. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the matchup with the Yellow Jackets and more.
Pitt was recognized a number of times in the ACC's postseason honors, and on today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about how the Panthers earned those awards.
The post-season is here, and on today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at Pitt's chances at the ACC Tournament in Greensboro as well as the Panthers' hopes for an NCAA Tournament bid.
Pitt had everything on the line Saturday at Miami, but the Panthers came up short after getting killed on the glass. After the game, we went live to talk about the loss, the season that led to it and where Pitt goes from here.
After 30 games and 19 ACC contests, Pitt has one game remaining that will decide the regular season. We're breaking down Pitt-Miami from all angles on today's Morning Pitt.
What happened in Pitt's loss at Notre Dame Wednesday night? We're breaking down that game and looking at what's ahead for the Panthers on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt's got two games left in the regular season and a clear and direct line to the ACC championship. What do the Panthers need to do to win it all? We're talking about that plus tonight's game at Notre Dame on today's Morning Pitt.
On today's Morning Pitt, we're revisiting a conversation we had with Nelly Cummings last May - and it turns out that the Panthers' point guard made some prescient comments.
Pitt's home schedule came to a close Saturday, and the Panthers did it in near-perfect fashion with a 99-82 win over Syracuse on Senior Night. We're talking about the game, first place in the ACC and more on today's Morning Pitt.
We're covering a lot of ground on the Friday edition of the Morning Pitt with Syracuse coming to town, Senior Day scheduled for Saturday and the ACC standings looking really, really interesting.
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On this week's Panther-Lair Show, we talked about Pitt's loss at Virginia Tech, the Panthers' win over Georgia Tech, the value of 20 wins, three games left on the schedule and a lot more.
On today's Morning Pitt, which players are trending up as the final week of the regular season draws near? And which players need to step up in the stretch run?
There is a lot to talk about in the wake of Pitt's 76-68 win over Georgia Tech Tuesday night at the Petersen Events Center, and on today's Morning Pitt, we're breaking it down from all angles.
Pitt will have a chance to bounce back from its loss at Virginia Tech when the Panthers host Georgia Tech tonight. What are the keys to winning? We're breaking it all down on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt was bound to lose a game at some point, so why did it happen at Virginia Tech on Saturday? We're breaking down that loss from all angles on today's Morning Pitt.
On the Friday edition of the Morning Pitt, we're talking about Pitt's next challenge - which is a new one. Plus, why is Nelly Cummings underrated? And what is Pitt's magic number?
We had a lot to discuss on this week's LIVE Panther-Lair Show with Pitt sitting at the top of the ACC and the race for the conference championship staying tight.
It's February 16 and Pitt is still in line for the No. 1 seed in thee ACC Tournament. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the Panthers' spot in the conference and a lot more.
Pitt's game against Boston College Tuesday night wasn't quite the laugher that last week's win over Louisville was, but it still wasn't close. Despite Boston College holding a seven-point lead at one point, the Panthers never wavered and ended up blowing out the Eagles by 19. We're talking about that game on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt has gotten significant contributions from six newcomers this season, so before tonight's game against Boston College, we're asking: how would you rank those six? We'll break it down on today's Morning Pitt and talk about the matchup with the Eagles plus why Pitt isn't ranked in the AP poll.
Pitt went to Tallahassee on Saturday and got its fifth win in a row, and the Panthers found a new way to do it. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about everything that stood out in the win over the Seminoles.
We've got to to cover on the Friday edition of the Morning Pitt. Can the Pitt hoops team take care of business again? Which Panthers are going to the NFL Combine? And the football team's newest commitment announced himself on Thursday. All that and more on today's Morning Pitt.
We were live Wednesday night with this week's Panther-Lair Show, and there was plenty to talk about, starting with the Pitt hoops team winning four in a row. Tune in with your comments and questions about all things Pitt sports on the show.
Pitt entered the 2022 season with 20 players who could return in 2023 as super seniors. All 20 have made their decisions, and today we're breaking them all down: what they chose and what impact those decisions will have on the 2023 season.
Pitt's 34-point blowout win over Louisville Tuesday night was the Panthers' biggest margin of victory in an ACC game ever, and we're talking about the game and more on today's Morning Pitt.
We've got a lot to cover today as Pitt gets set to host Louisville and Jeff Capel is catching strays from Jim Boeheim. We're breaking it all down on today's Morning Pitt.
With eight games left in the regular season, Pitt is right in the mix at the top of the ACC. Can the Panthers win the conference? We're talking about that and more on today's Morning Pitt.
On today's Morning Pitt, we're recapping the week, including deja vu from the Miami game, Jeff Capel's chances for Coach of the Year, whether Pitt over-scheduled for football and a eulogy for Signing Day.
Pitt completed the season sweep of UNC on Wednesday night with a 65-64 win over the Tar Heels. After the game, we went live to talk about the win, some standout performances and more.
Pitt followed its big home win over Miami with an even bigger win on the road at North Carolina Wednesday night. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about how the Panthers beat the Tar Heels.
Pitt is getting set for a big game at North Carolina tonight, but before that one tips off, we're asking a question on today's Morning Pitt: What makes this year's Pitt team likable?
Pitt's 2023 schedule is out, and on today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about how the Panthers' 12 games are lined up. From a daunting September to some tough road trips and an unfortunate home finale, we're covering all angles of the schedule today.
Whether it's setting a school record for three's or hitting an 11-0 run to end a game, this year's Pitt hoops team just keeps finding ways to win. In the wake of their latest victory, we're talking about how these Panthers keep getting it done on today's Morning Pitt.
The last time Pitt got off to a 6-2 start in ACC play was the Panthers' first year in the conference, and that got us to thinking: which team would you take? The 2013-14 Pitt roster or the current one? Nelly Cummings or James Robinson? Jamarius Burton or Lamar Patterson? We're breaking down the matchups on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt didn't just beat Louisville on the road Wednesday night; the Panthers positively blew out the Cardinals with a 21-point win to improve to 6-2 in ACC play, and we're talking about that game and more on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt beat Louisville at 21 in an ACC road clash on Wednesday night. After the game, we went live to talk about what we saw from the Panthers and took your comments and questions on the post-game show.
Pitt's recruiting woes in the WPIAL continued on Tuesday when Central Catholic linebacker Anthony Speca committed to Penn State. Why do the Panthers struggle to get traction with local recruits? We're looking at the situation on today's Morning Pitt.
Between recruiting misses, transfers and NFL departures, Pitt's receiver room is looking mighty thin for 2023. How did the Panthers get here? And how can the coaches fix things? We're breaking it down on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt bounced back from its losses to Clemson and Duke with an 11-point win at Georgia Tech, and on today's Morning Pitt we're talking about the Panthers' victory, the question of whether Nike Sibande should start and a lot more.
Tylar Wiltz went from Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, to Pitt - with stops at Southern Arkansas, Independence Community College and Missouri State along the way. Today, he's joining us on the Morning Pitt to talk about his journey, how he got to Pitt and what his year as a Panther was like.
Pitt blew an 11-point halftime lead and lost to Duke on Wednesday night. After the game, we went live for the Panther-Lair Post-Game to talk about what happened between the Panthers and the Blue Devils.
Pitt had a chance for a big win at Duke on Wednesday night. Instead, the Panthers blew an 11-point halftime lead and lost 77-69 in Cameron Indoor Stadium. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the loss to Duke and what it means for the Panthers. Plus, running back Vincent Davis won't be coming back to Pitt in 2023, and we're discussing that as well.
We've got a lot to discuss on today's Morning Pitt after the football Panthers made the final AP poll and added another former WPIAL star as a transfer and the basketball Panthers are preparing for a huge road game at Duke tonight.
Pitt has a lot of seniors who can come back for another year of eligibility, and those players have been announcing their decisions lately. On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at the latest decisions, what they mean for the Panthers in 2023 and which seniors have not yet made an announcement.
Pitt lost a meaningful game on Saturday when the Panthers fell against Clemson. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about what happened in the loss and where the Panthers go from here.
It's January 6th and Pitt is one day away from playing for first place in the ACC. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about how the Panthers got here and where they can go this season.
The first live Panther-Lair Show of 2023 is jam-packed with plenty of things to talk about, from the Pitt hoops team's 4-0 start to the ACC schedule to the football team's exciting finish to the 2022 season and everything in between.
We've got a special guest on today's Morning Pitt: it's Pitt quarterback and Sun Bowl champion Nick Patti. Nick joined us for an interesting and candid conversation about his performance in El Paso, his Pitt career and what the last year has been like for him.
Pitt kept the momentum up on Tuesday night at the Petersen Events Center when the Panthers upset No. 11 Virginia 68-65. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about Pitt's latest win, how this team keeps winning and how it can stay on a roll.
On today's Morning Pitt, we're thinking about former Pitt safety and current Buffalo Bill Damar Hamlin, who collapsed on the field during Monday Night Football.
Pitt ended 2022 in style with a pair of wins over ranked teams. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the Sun Bowl, the North Carolina game and more.
Pitt finished 2022 by beating UCLA in the Sun Bowl. After the game, we went live to talk about the win, the season and a lot more.
It's a big day for Pitt sports today, with the hoops team hosting North Carolina and the football team set for the Sun Bowl. We're talking about both games and what they mean for the Panthers on today's Morning Pitt.
With the Sun Bowl and a huge game for Pitt hoops on the horizon plus Dior Johnson getting reinstated, we had a lot to discuss on this week's Panther-Lair Show.
2022 is almost in the books, so on today's Morning Pitt we're recapping the year that was and asking the question: What was the biggest moment of 2022 in Pitt sports? Plus, we're breaking down the Dior Johnson news in the wake of his apparent reinstatement.
Pitt released its two-deep for the Sun Bowl on Tuesday, and we're breaking down all the notable items. Plus: are all of those UCLA players really suiting up for the Sun Bowl? We get an inside look at the Bruins with Tracy McDannald from BruinBlitz.com.
Pitt got a Christmas Day present with a commitment from a four-star receiver. We're talking about the latest addition to the Panthers' 2024 class and taking another look at the 2023 class on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt basketball has something this season that it hasn't had in a long time: fun. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the energy, excitement and plain old fun of the 2022-23 Panthers as they sit with a 9-4 record and a 2-0 mark in the ACC.
Signing Day 2022 is in the books, and we went live Wednesday night to talk about everything from Pitt's 2023 recruiting class.
On today's Morning Pitt, we're recapping Pitt's 2023 recruiting class. How do the 19 recruits Pitt signed fit with what the Panthers needed in this recruiting cycle? And what should we make of the class ranking? All that and more on the Morning Pitt.
It's finally here: National Letter of Intent Signing Day 2022, and we've got you covered for everything you need right here on the Panther-Lair.com YouTube channel. To get started on the day with the Morning Pitt, we're looking at the biggest storylines around Pitt's 2023 recruiting class that will sign today.
With the Sun Bowl less than two weeks away, Pitt has got a case of the opt-outs after four players announced on Monday that they won't be playing with the Panthers in El Paso. On today's Morning Pitt, we're discussing the opt-outs, their replacements and how far the relevance of the bowl system might slip if this continues.
A lot happened in Pitt sports over the weekend. The Pitt football team landed four new commitments. Redshirt junior safety Brandon Hill announced he is going to the NFL. And the Pitt hoops team recorded one final blowout win in non-conference play. We're covering all of that and more on today's Morning Pitt.
There's a lot to cover on the Friday edition of the Morning Pitt this week after Pitt volleyball lost in the Final Four, Donovan McMillon committed to the Panthers, SirVocea Dennis seemingly said goodbye, Calijah Kancey joined elite company and the Pitt coaching staff planned for its final official visit weekend of December. We're discussing all of it on today's Morning Pitt.
With Signing Day just one week away, we've got a lot to discuss on this week's Panther-Lair Show. What transfers will Pitt land? What recruits will fill out the class? And what are we learning about how the Pitt coaches see the roster? We're talking about all of that and more on the Panther-Lair Show.
In 2022, there are three steps in recruiting: pursuing high school players, landing transfers and retaining the current roster. With that in mind, how has Pitt done? How have the Panthers fared with high school prospects? What about the transfer portal? And has Pat Narduzzi retained his roster? We're talking about all of that and more on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt got a commitment from Georgia running back TJ Harvison on Tuesday. What does that commitment mean for the Panthers' 2023 recruiting class? And what does the running back room look like going forward? We're breaking it all down on today's Morning Pitt.
More former WPIAL standouts are showing up in the transfer portal, but can Pitt land them the second (or third) time around? And if Pitt does start having success with transfers from the WPIAL, can that have an impact on recruiting? We're talking about all of that and more on today's Morning Pitt.
From the Pitt volleyball team making the Final Four to Pitt hoops posting another dominant second half and the Pitt football team losing a senior defensive end, there was a lot going on in the world of Pitt sports this weekend, and we're breaking it all down on the first Morning Pitt of the week.
The transfer portal is packed with players, and Pitt is looking hard at a lot of them. What positions is the coaching staff prioritizing this year? Where do the Panthers need the most help? And which players are they going after the hardest? We're breaking it all down on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end Wednesday night when the Panthers lost at Vanderbilt 75-74. What happened in that game? And what does it mean for Pitt going forward? We're looking at all angles on today's Morning Pitt.
On Wednesday, Pitt Director of Athletics Heather Lyke sat down with local media to talk about NIL, the transfer portal, fall sports success, the Panthers' two biggest programs and a lot more. Check out this conversation with Lyke that covers a lot of ground.
On this week's Panther-Lair Show, we're talking about all of Pitt's moves with quarterbacks, both in the transfer portal and high school recruiting. Plus, who else are the coaches looking at from the portal? And what should we expect from Pitt hoops on Wednesday night?
The Pitt basketball team has a chance to win its sixth game in a row tonight when the Panthers head to Vanderbilt for a non-conference matchup. Can they get it done? Plus, what's next with quarterback recruiting?
If it seemed like there was a lot of quarterback activity for Pitt on Monday, it's because there was, as the Panthers lost one quarterback to transfer, added one quarterback via transfer and landed a commitment from a high school recruit. On today's Morning Pitt, we're breaking down all of the latest developments.
On today's Morning Pitt: the Panthers are going back to El Paso. What should Pitt expect from UCLA in the 2022 Sun Bowl? Plus, the Pitt hoops team kept the momentum going on Friday night with another win - its fifth in a row. We're talking all things football and basketball to start the week.
On the Friday edition of the Morning Pitt, we're talking about Pitt's bowl destination, saying farewell to the Coastal Division and looking ahead to the Panthers' big game at N.C. State tonight.
There's a lot to talk about on this week's live Panther-Lair Show. From the Pitt football team losing two commitments to one of the most impressive basketball performances in a long time, we had plenty to discuss, and Pitt fans shared a lot of comments, questions and reactions.
Postseason awards are getting announced, so which Pitt players are getting recognized? And which ones have gotten snubbed? We're looking at all the awards and honors on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt lost two more commitments from the 2023 recruiting class on Tuesday, bringing the class down to just 13 recruits with Signing Day three weeks away. What is happening to the class? Why has the coaching staff lost seven commitments? And what does it mean for Pitt's future - and the future of college football? We're discussing all of that on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt shot lights-out, assisted on 22 of 26 made baskets and generally ran circles around Northwestern in an 87-58 rout on the road Monday night. Is that what the Panthers can be this season? We're talking about that plus the Pitt football team losing two transfers on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt's 2022 regular season is in the books, so now we're asking the question: was it disappointing or encouraging? On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at that from all angles, plus we're looking ahead to next season and a lot more.
Pitt closed the regular season with a blowout win at Miami Saturday night. After the game, we went live to talk about the Panthers' win, what it means to get to eight wins and a lot more.
Pitt doesn't win at Miami very often, but the Panthers are favored by nearly a touchdown heading into Saturday night's regular-season finale. Can they knock off the Hurricanes to finish with an eight-win record? We're looking at that game plus breaking down the other games in the Coastal on today's Morning Pitt.
On this week's Panther-Lair Show, we're talking about Pitt's regular-season finale at Miami, the hoops team's perfect night and a lot more.
Pitt was literally perfect in the second half of its 83-61 win over Fairleigh Dickinson on Tuesday night at the Petersen Events Center. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the Panthers going 17-for-17. Plus, we're joined by Pitt volleyball coach Dan Fisher to talk about the huge match the Panthers are hosting tonight.
Does Pitt's offensive line deserve more credit than it's getting? How have the coaches been splitting reps at linebacker? And what happened in the Coastal Division over the weekend? All that and more on today's Morning Pitt.
Not a bad weekend for Pitt sports, as the Panthers' football and men's basketball teams both came out with wins. Of course, there were plenty of dicey moments in those two games, and we're breaking down everything from the weekend on today's Morning Pitt. Be sure to subscribe to Panther-Lair.com on YouTube to never miss any of our exclusive Pitt video content.
Pitt escaped with a two-point win over Duke at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday. After the game, we went live to talk about the win and more.
Pitt will close the 2022 home schedule with a noon kickoff against Duke tomorrow. What do the Panthers need to do to beat the Blue Devils? Plus, what happened in Pitt basketball's loss to VCU Thursday night and what other games will we be watching in the Coastal Division this weekend?
On this week's live Panther-Lair Show, we're talking about 30-point loss to Michigan on Wednesday night, Kenny Minchey's decommitment and more from a week that hasn't been so hot for the Panthers.
Saturday is Pitt's final home game of the 2022 season, which means it's Senior Day. On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at the 27 scholarship seniors on the roster - what they accomplished, what their careers have been and what legacy they're leaving with the Panthers. Be sure to subscribe to Panther-Lair.com on YouTube to never miss any of our exclusive Pitt video content.
With two games left in the regular season, is Pitt's offense improving? On today's Morning Pitt, we're taking a look at the last three games and seeing some signs of progress. Plus, what are the Panthers' chances against Michigan in the Legends Classic tonight?
Pitt lost a commitment on Monday, and it was a big one as quarterback Kenny Minchey backed off the verbal commitment he gave to the Panthers in April. How much does that decommitment hurt Pitt's 2023 recruiting class? And where do the coaches go from here? Plus, the latest two-deep and a look around the Coastal Division.
What stood out in Pitt's 37-7 win at Virginia on Saturday? On today's Morning Pitt, we're starting the week with a look back at that game plus some thoughts on Pitt's 25-point loss to West Virginia in basketball on Friday night.
With a dominant defense and an offense that had its moments, Pitt blew out Virginia 37-7 to reach 6-4 overall and 3-3 in the ACC on the way to becoming bowl eligible for the seventh time in Pat Narduzzi's eight seasons. After the game, we went live on YouTube to talk about the win, the defense, the offense and where the team goes from here.
Pitt football and Pitt basketball are both in action this weekend. What's the key for both sets of Panthers? We're talking about the WVU hoops game and the road trip to Virginia on today's Morning Pitt, and we're also taking a look around the Coastal entering the final quarter of the season.
On this week's Panther-Lair Show, we're talking about Pitt's chances in the final three games of the regular season, the Panthers' start to the hoops season and a lot more.
Pitt has three games left in the regular season, and they all look winnable at this point. Can the Panthers do the things they need to do to pull it off? What are their chances against Virginia, Duke and Miami? And what are the biggest things they need to avoid?
Pitt has 20 seniors who could come back for one more year in 2023, from quarterback Kedon Slovis to safety Erick Hallett and a whole bunch of positions in between. On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at those 20 seniors and asking the question: Who might come back as a super senior next season? Who would such a move make sense for? And who would help Pitt he most if they returned?
Pitt opened the 2022-23 hoops season with a bang on Monday night, and we're talking about the Panthers' 80-58 win over UT-Martin on today's Morning Pitt. Plus, a look at the latest football two-deep, a glance around the Coastal and more.
Pitt beat Syracuse on Saturday with a simple strategy: running the ball and playing great defense. How many more games can the Panthers win like that this season? On today's Morning Pitt, we're trying to answer that question and taking a look at the Pitt hoops season, which opens tonight.
Pitt held No. 20 Syracuse without a touchdown and only allowed nine points on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium. After the game, we went live to talk about the win and where the Panthers go from here.
On a special Thursday night edition of the Panther-Lair Show, we're talking about what Pitt has to do to beat Syracuse on Saturday, what that game means for the Panthers, how the Pitt hoops team is shaping up and a lot more.
If Pitt doesn't want to drop below .500, the Panthers will have to knock off No. 20 Syracuse at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday. How can they do it? We're talking about the keys to the game and taking a look at the bigger picture in the Coastal on the Friday edition of the Morning Pitt.
The Pitt basketball team won its second and final exhibition game Wednesday night, so with the regular-season opener coming on Monday, we're talking about what we learned from the Panthers' two preseason games. Can they keep shooting like this? Do they need to? And what might the rotation look like?
Syracuse might not be the first school Pitt fans think of when they consider their most-hated rivals, but the Panthers and the Orange have quite a history - including some pretty notable games over the last decade. On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at the Pitt-Syracuse rivalry and running down everything that happened in the Coastal Division this past weekend.
On today's Morning Pitt, we're still looking for answers about Pitt's offense. Plus, we're breaking down the latest two-deep and discussing the offensive line recruit who decommitted from the Panthers on Saturday.
On the Halloween edition of the Morning Pitt, Pat Narduzzi is facing a big decision - and whichever way he leans is going to have a significant impact on the rest of the season. We're talking about Pitt's offense and more at the start of the week.
Pitt took a lead into the fourth quarter at North Carolina Saturday night, but the Panthers couldn't hold on and lost their second game in a row. After the game, we went live to talk about it on the Panther-Lair Post-Game.
Pitt has a huge game - a desperation game - against North Carolina on Saturday night in Chapel Hill. What do the Panthers need to do to get a win against the Tar Heels? We're talking about the game from all angles on today's episode of the Morning Pitt.
Pitt is in desperate need of a win, and the Panthers are staring down a trip to Chapel Hill for a Saturday night showdown with No. 21 North Carolina. How can Pitt win Saturday night? What does the Panthers' offense need to do to improve? We talked about that and more on this week's live Panther-Lair Show.
There are a lot of questions facing Pitt's offense right now, and on today's Morning Pitt, we're tackling what might be the biggest one: What does Pat Narduzzi want the Panthers to be on offense?
Wide receiver prospect Daidren Zipperer decommitted from Pitt this week. How concerning is that? Is it the beginning of a run of decommits, or is it just a natural turn of the recruiting process? We're talking about what it means for Pat Narduzzi and the Panthers' 2023 recruiting class on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt quarterback Kedon Slovis struggled in the Panthers' loss at Louisville on Saturday, but Pat Narduzzi didn't make a change, which begs the question: Will the Pitt head coach ever bench a quarterback? On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at the logic behind Narduzzi's decision - or lack thereof - as well as his history with quarterbacks plus the latest two-deep and what happened in the Coastal Division over the weekend.
In the aftermath of another loss that falls almost entirely on Pitt's offense, the Panthers are in desperate need of answers on that side of the ball. What are the biggest issues? And what can Pitt do better going forward? We're trying to find answers on the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt.
Pitt lost at Louisville on Saturday night behind a struggling performance from the Panthers' offense. After the game, we went live to talk about the loss and where Pitt goes from here.
Pitt will be back on the road tomorrow to face Louisville; what do the Panthers need to do to beat the Cardinals? Plus, the latest on the Dior Johnson situation and a look around the Coastal?
If it seems like injuries have been piling up for Pitt all season, that's because they have been, with more than a dozen two-deep players missing time since the opener against West Virginia. On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at the injuries and how much they have impacted the Panthers this season.
On this week's Panther-Lair Show, we're talking about what Pitt's offense needs to do in the second half of the season, plus Carter Warren's season-ending injury, Jaden Bradley's transfer and more
Sophomore receiver Jaden Bradley announced on Monday that he's transferring from Pitt. What caused the departure? And what does it mean for the receiver room and the Panthers' offense as a whole? Plus, where are Pitt's freshmen? All that and more on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt lost a senior offensive lineman for the season; how does that change the outlook for the line? Who steps in? And what does it mean for the future? We're talking about that on today's Morning Pitt, and we're looking around the Coastal at two interesting outcomes over the weekend.
Pitt is coming out of the off week staring down a six-game stretch that will determine the success of the season. What do the Panthers need to do in the second half? We're looking at five key points of focus for Pat Narduzzi and company - and what to expect from the next six games.
Is Kedon Slovis holding the ball too long? Is Gavin Bartholomew getting the ball enough? How has Pitt done in the red zone? And why aren't they calling any holding penalties? On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at four key stats from Pitt's first half of the 2022 season - and thinking about how they apply to the second half.
On the Thursday edition of the Morning Pitt, we've got a special guest: Pitt safety Brandon Hill. Brandon joins us to talk about the season so far, how he's spending his off week, his memories of the recruiting process and where he thinks Pitt's defense can improve this season.
Pitt is off this week, but the Panther-Lair Show is still on, and we're getting you ready for the final half of the season as the Panthers sit at 4-2 overall with six games left to play.
After six games, has Pitt's defense been playing at a high enough level? The Panthers have set a high bar for themselves on that side of the ball, but have they met it so far in 2022? Today we're looking at the performance of the defense through the first six games - where Pitt has been good and where the Panthers need to step up.
At the midpoint of the season, we're looking at some of Pitt's personnel decisions on offense. Who's playing a lot? Who's not? How are the receivers and tight ends being used? All that and more on the Pitt offense, plus a look at the weekend in the Coastal Division on today's Morning Pitt.
After a monster game against Virginia Tech, is Pitt running back Israel Abanikanda putting himself in the Heisman Trophy conversation? On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at Abanikanda's stats, why history is against him and more. Plus, we've got some thoughts on the Dior Johnson situation and Kenny Pickett's first NFL start.
Pitt beat Virginia Tech 45-29 on Saturday night behind a school-record 320 rushing yards from Israel Abanikanda. After the game, we went live to talk about Abanikanda's huge game, some lingering questions from the offense and what the Panthers need as they head into the off week.
What does Pitt need to do to bounce back from last week's loss to Georgia Tech? Virginia Tech is 2-3 overall and 1-1 in the ACC, but the Hokies will present some challenges for the Panthers; how will the team respond and it searches for its first conference victory? We're breaking down the game and looking around the Coastal Division to get you ready for the weekend on today's Morning Pitt.
Pitt fans are still smarting from last Saturday's loss to Georgia Tech, but the team has to look ahead to this week's game against Virginia Tech at Acrisure Stadium. Where do the Panthers go from here? We talked about it on the live Panther-Lair Show.
We're talking Pitt hoops recruiting on today's Morning Pitt, as Jeff Capel has landed two four-star recruits for the Panthers' 2023 recruiting class, which is now ranked top-15 nationally and No. 2 in the ACC. For a closer look at Pitt's class, we brought in Rivals.com national basketball recruiting analyst Rob Cassidy. Rob talks about Jaland Lowe, Carlton Carrington and Marlon Barnes and offers insight on Dior Johnson and Pitt's recruiting efforts overall.
Pitt's offense is struggling right now, and that's putting a lot of pressure on the Panthers' defense and special teams. How have those units responded? And where do they need to improve? That's what we're talking about on today's Morning Pitt.
We've got a lot to cover on the Tuesday edition of the Morning Pitt. Two teams have climbed to the top of the Coastal, but there's a lot of football left to play; we're breaking down the division after five weeks. Plus: the latest two-deep is out, and while there weren't any changes, there's still plenty to discuss.
In the aftermath of one of Pitt's worst ACC losses, there are a lot of questions - and most of them are about the Panthers' offense. What went wrong in that loss? Where does Pitt go from here? And how can Pat Narduzzi and the staff fix the issues? We're talking about all of those questions and more on the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt.
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Pitt lost the ACC opener to Georgia Tech 26-21 on Saturday night at Acrisure Stadium. It was a bad loss for the Panthers, who fell to 3-2 overall and 0-1 in the conference, and after the game, we went live to talk about it.
Pitt opens ACC play against Georgia Tech at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday. What are the keys to the Panthers getting a win over the Yellow Jackets? And what other games do you need to be watching across the country? We've got the full breakdown on the Friday edition of the Morning Pitt.
September is almost over, and it's been a busy month for Pitt. With two commitments, three wins and four ranked programs, a lot happened since Sept. 1, and on today's Morning Pitt, we're recapping the month - including one recruiting development we probably haven't talked about enough.
On this week's Panther-Lair Show, we're talking about what Pitt did in the first month of the season and what the next eight games look like for the Panthers.
As Jeff Capel gets set for Year Five, the Pitt men's basketball coach is trying something new. On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at Capel's approach for this season and trying to answer the biggest question: Will it work?
On the Tuesday edition of the Morning Pitt, we're breaking down the latest depth chart, taking a closer look at some big personnel questions and recapping the weekend in the Coastal Division - which wasn't very good. All that and more on the latest Morning Pitt.
With the non-conference schedule finished, Pitt is about to enter the ACC with a 3-1 record and some major questions about the offense - namely, what is the Panthers' identity on that side of the ball? On today's Morning Pitt, we're trying to find an answer for that and looking at Pitt's spot in the polls at the start of a new week.
Pitt beat Rhode Island 45-24 at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, and we went live Saturday night to talk about the game: what stood out in the win, who played well and who didn't, the biggest takeaways from the game and the road ahead.
On the final Morning Pitt of the week, we're talking about what to watch for when Pitt hosts Rhode Island at Acrisure Stadium and we're looking at key other games to watch around the country. Be sure to subscribe to Panther-Lair.com on YouTube to never miss any of our exclusive Pitt video content.
On this week's Panther-Lair Show, we're talking about Nate Yarnell's debut performance in Pitt's win over Western Michigan, what the Panthers' offense of the future might look like, the latest in recruiting and a lot more. Join the conversation and talk Pitt sports on the LIVE Panther-Lair Show.
Five-star wide receiver prospect Hykeem Williams will announce his commitment on Friday - where does Pitt stand? We're looking at all angles on today's Morning Pitt, and we're also looking ahead to another commitment announcement that will involve the Panthers this weekend.
Pitt's game against Rhode Island on Saturday should give the coaching staff a chance to use a lot of players. On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at six players we'll be watching for.
Pitt will close the non-conference schedule with a home game against Rhode Island on Saturday. Should the coaches consider resting players like Israel Abanikanda and others? We're talking about, breaking down the latest two-deep and looking at the weekend's results in the Coastal Division.
Pitt got out of Western Michigan with a win on Saturday night, and on the first Morning Pitt of the week, we're taking another look at that game, considering Pitt's options for resting more players this week and trying to figure out why the Panthers fell in the Associated Press and coaches polls.
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Pitt made it out of Western Michigan alive, taking a 34-13 win over the Broncos with quite a few players missing time due to injury. On the Panther-Lair Post-Game, we're talking about the game and taking your comments and questions.
Pitt's facing a few questions as the Panthers prepare for their first road trip of the season: Who will be the quarterback? What will happen at center? Can the offense run the ball well enough to win? Can the defense stop WMU's passing game? There are a lot of questions as the team gets ready for a tough trip to Kalamazoo, and we're breaking them all down on the Friday edition of the Morning Pitt.
On this week's Panther-Lair Show, we're getting ready for Pitt's first road trip of the 2022 season as the Panthers are getting set to travel to Western Michigan for a Saturday night showdown. We'll be talking about the quarterback situation, some key offensive players and a lot more.
For today's Morning Pitt, we're turning our focus on recruiting. Specifically, we're looking at Pitt's recruiting efforts in Florida, and we're joined by Rivals.com national analyst Ryan Wright, who focuses on covering the Southeast region - Florida, Georgia and Alabama. Ryan talks to us about four of Pitt's Sunshine State commits and gives us the latest on five-star receiver target Hykeem Williams.
On the Wednesday edition of the Morning Pitt, we're talking about Pitt's key three players on offense, the impact of Tiquan Underwood's recruiting, the 2022-23 basketball schedule and more. Be sure to subscribe to Panther-Lair.com on YouTube to never miss any of our exclusive Pitt video content.
Pitt's latest two-deep is out and we're breaking down the changes plus looking at the Panthers' quarterback situation and what happened around the ACC Coastal Division over the weekend on today's Morning Pitt.
Two days after Pitt's first loss of the season, we're looking back at the Panthers' performance against Tennessee on Saturday, with thoughts on missed opportunities, offensive standouts, an impressive defensive performance and more.
Pitt lost to Tennessee in overtime on Saturday night at Acrisure Stadium, and there was a lot to discuss in the aftermath of the game. We went live to talk about missed opportunities, injuries and a lot more.
Pitt will have a big opportunity when the Panthers face Tennessee at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday - and probably more than one. From national perception to recruiting impact, there's a lot riding on the non-conference matchup, and with the game just one day away, we're sharing some final thoughts on what's at stake. Plus, take a look around the Coastal Division and get the games to watch this weekend on today's Morning Pitt.
On today's Morning Pitt, we're asking the question: Just how much is riding on Saturday's game for Pitt? We'll talk about that and get an inside look at Tennessee from VolReport.com's Tyler Mansfield.
On this week's Panther-Lair Show, we're inside of 72 hours until Pitt takes on Tennessee on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium, and we're talking about everything heading into that game. What's your confidence level? How important is this game? And what are the key matchups, positions and areas of the game will decide the outcome? We're covering all of that and more on this week's Panther-Lair Show.
What was the most interesting thing anyone said this week? That's our main focus on today's Morning Pitt, but we're also talking about two key defensive plays that have been overlooked, the latest rankings in the AP and coaches poll and more ticketing/attendance nonsense.
On today's Morning Pitt, we're recapping Pat Narduzzi's Monday press conference, which saw the Panthers' head coach using some strong language to describe his team's season-opening win over West Virginia. Plus, we're looking at the one change made to the depth chart, the defensive rotation - or lack thereof - and a lot more.
On the first Morning Pitt of the new week, we're talking about the biggest questions facing Pat Narduzzi and the Pitt staff entering the second week of the season. Where does Kedon Slovis need to improve the most? What else does the staff need to focus on this week? Plus, what happened around the Coastal and what do we expect from this week's Associated Press poll? All that and more on today's Morning Pitt.
It's game day, and today's Morning Pitt is a big one. We've got former Pitt quarterback and current radio broadcaster Pat Bostick on the show to break down the matchups in tonight's Backyard Brawl. Plus, some final thoughts on what's at stake for the Panthers tonight and in the 2022 season. The countdown to the Brawl is on; get it started with the Morning Pitt.
On this week's Panther-Lair Show, the Backyard Brawl is less than 48 hours away, and we're talking about the game from every angle. What are we looking for on Thursday night? What's your confidence level? And what's the floor for this team in 2022? We've got a lot to discuss.
On today's Morning Pitt, we are joined by former Pitt head coach Dave Wannstedt, who will be the Panthers' honorary captain for the Backyard Brawl on Thursday night at Acrisure Stadium. Wannstedt, who has participated in Backyard Brawls as a player, assistant coach and head coach, talks to us about his memories of the Brawl, his expectations for Pitt football in 2022 and his excitement for Thursday night's game.
Monday was a big day for Pitt's 2022 season, as Pat Narduzzi held his first in-season press conference of the year and the team released its first official depth chart of the season. On today's Morning Pitt, we're breaking down the two-deep, looking at some of the key points Narduzzi made, talking about Dave Wannstedt and much more.
It's finally here: Brawl week is officially underway, and on the first Morning Pitt of the week, we're talking about the home stretch of the offseason, team captains, an underrated strength of this team, Kenny Pickett's chances as a starter and a lot more.
On the Friday edition of the Morning Pitt, we're wrapping up our position reviews from Pitt training camp with a look at the Panthers' linebackers and defensive backs. How did linebacker go from a question mark to a potential strength? And is there any position on Pitt's roster that's more solid than safety? Tune for a breakdown of the depth chart and more in the back seven today.
On this week's Panther-Lair Show, we're talking about the big - but expected - news of the day: Kedon Slovis is Pitt's starting quarterback. Pat Narduzzi made the announcement on Wednesday morning, and while it wasn't a surprise, there's still plenty to discuss about the news. Plus, we'll be looking at some of the biggest storylines in training camp with the season opener looming just one week away.
Pat Narduzzi made it official on Wednesday: Kedon Slovis will be Pitt's starting quarterback in 2022. What separated Slovis in the competition with Nick Patti? We're breaking it down on today's Morning Pitt. Plus, we're taking an extended look at the defensive line - what the Panthers bring back and how good that unit should be.
On today''s Morning Pitt, we're taking a closer look at Pitt's offensive line and tight ends. After three-plus weeks of training camp, the Panthers look to have one of their best offensive lines in years, while the tight ends feature one standout player but need more to emerge behind him. What did we learn about the offensive line and the tight ends in camp? We're breaking it down on the latest Morning Pitt.
Welcome to the Morning Pitt, the new daily video feature from Panther-Lair.com. Today we're looking at what we learned about Pitt's quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers during training camp as the Panthers get closer to the season opener against West Virginia.
It's the start of a new week, and on today's Weekend Recap, we've got everything you need to know to get ready for Pitt football this week. Is it time for Pat Narduzzi to name a starting quarterback? What are we watching for in the final week of training camp? Plus, Pitt gets some respect nationally and we've got a special announcement on a new addition to our coverage of Pitt athletics.
It's Week Three of training camp and the hype for Pitt football is surging. So let's take a step back and ask the question: What can go wrong for the Panthers this season?
The Pitt football team is halfway through training camp, so we've got a lot to discuss on today's Weekend Recap. We're breaking down Kenny Pickett's debut, the state of the Panthers after two weeks of camp, a breakout player to watch and more.
On this week's Panther-Lair Show, we're breaking down the latest developments in Pitt football training camp, talking about recruiting targets and taking your comments and questions.
This is the first week of training camp for the Pitt football team, so we've got a lot to talk about on this week's Panther-Lair Show as we'll be covering all the top storylines, from the quarterback competition and other position battles to top youngsters to watch and the emergence of leaders.
It's the final Panther-Lair Show before the start of Pitt football training camp 2022, and we've got a lot to talk about from the top position battles to the key players to watch and the games that will make - or break - the season.
On this week's Panther-Lair Show, we're bringing you up to date on the latest with Pitt's 2023 recruiting class. Plus, we're talking about the end of Heinz Field, the future of Pitt's offensive line and a lot more.
There are plenty of Pitt topics to discuss on this week's show, and we don't even need to talk about conference expansion. We'll be breaking down the Panthers' recruiting class, analyzing some key positions for the upcoming season and discussing whatever else you have in mind. Of course, we won't be ignoring conference expansion; that's on the docket as well.
Pitt landed another commitment over the weekend, but adding an extra offensive lineman wasn't the only notable news for the Panthers, who are now - like the rest of college football - wondering what the future holds. We cover all that and more on today's Weekend Recap.
On this week's Panther-Lair Show, June is almost over, so we're recapping the month with a look back at the official visits, the commitments, the ones that got away and a lot more.
On the final Weekend Recap of June, we've got a lot to discuss after Pitt hosted a five-star wide receiver and landed commitments from three offensive line recruits. Here's everything you need to know about those storylines and more to start the week.
For this week's conversation, we're joined by 2023 Pitt defensive tackle commit Isaiah Neal, who talks about picking the Panthers, his excitement about working with Charlie Partridge, why he chose to transfer to St. Frances Academy and a lot more.
On a special Thursday edition of the Panther-Lair Show, we're breaking down the upcoming official visit weekend, recapping Pitt's 2023 recruiting class so far and talking about everything else going on in the world of Pitt sports. Tune in and join the conversation.
For this week's conversation, we're chatting with incoming Pitt freshman Che Nwabuko, who just might be the fastest Panther alive. Check out what Che has to say about his success on the track, how it translates to football and a lot more.
For this week's conversation, we're talking with the two newest Panthers: Jorge and Guillermo Diaz Graham. From telling the twins apart to recounting their journey from Canary Islands to Pitt, we cover a lot of ground with Jorge and Guillermo. Check out a very fun and enlightening conversation with two freshmen who could help the Panthers this season.
After another successful official visit weekend, where does Pitt's 2023 recruiting class stand? With five new commitments in the fold, we're breaking down the latest in Pitt recruiting and more in this week's Weekend Recap. Catch up on everything you need to know to start the week right here.
We've got a lot to cover on this week's Panther-Lair Show after Pitt landed two big basketball commits this week and the football program is set to host a dozen official visitors. Tune in to talk about all of that and more on the Panther-Lair Show.
Pitt landed a commitment from four-star point guard Dior Johnson on Monday; what does that mean for the Panthers this season? What will the rotation look like? And how interesting is this team now? All that plus your comments and questions on the live Panther-Lair Show.
There weren't any commitments this past weekend, but that doesn't mean things were quiet on the Pitt front. The football coaches brought more than 700 players to the South Side for prospect camps on Saturday and Sunday, and later this week, they'll have a top quarterback prospect visiting. And on the hoops side, Jeff Capel could be on the verge of making a big score for the 2022-23 roster. All that and more in the latest Weekend Recap.
We've got a lot to discuss on this week's Panther-Lair Show after Pitt landed six commitments over the weekend and then added a transfer quarterback at midweek. Plus: one incoming recruit didn't make the grades, another transfer visited this week and the momentum keeps climbing for the Pitt football program.
Pitt football landed six commitments over the weekend and Pitt hoops got one of its own as the Panthers opened June with a bang. On the Weekend Recap, we're breaking down all the new commits and everything else that happened over the weekend.
The Pitt basketball team is preparing for a crucial season, so this week we're talking to assistant coach Jason Capel about a number of topics, ranging from this year's roster makeup to the ways transfers have changed the game and John Hugley's role as team leader, top contributor - and GM. Check out our conversation with Jason Capel for insight on the Panthers and more.
It's all recruiting on this week's Panther-Lair Show, as the Pitt coaches are set to host more than a dozen official visitors starting Thursday. We'll be breaking down the official visitors and looking at all the big recruiting storylines as June is finally here.
What do you need to know as the week gets started? The Panther-Lair.com Weekend Recap has everything, with updates on top linebacker targets, an offensive line prospect who committed elsewhere and a lot more.
How did former Lincoln Park standout-turned-Colgate star Nelly Cummings end up at Pitt? We sat down with Cummings to talk about his path to the Panthers, how the process of transferring has changed in the last five years, how his chemistry is developing with Pitt's other guards and why he thinks Pitt fans should have optimism about this season.
On this week's episode of the Panther-Lair Show, we're talking about two new tight ends for Pitt, the loss of Rodney Gallagher, Pitt baseball's success in the ACC Tournament and what to expect from June recruiting, plus your comments and questions.
On this week's show: Pitt's hoops roster is coming together and Pitt football is getting some real recruiting momentum. Plus, what will the running back rotation look like? All that and more on the Panther-Lair Show.
On this week's Panther-Lair Show, we're talking about the ACC favorites, changing the conference divisions and more.
You can bet we've got a lot to talk about on this week's live Panther-Lair Show. Jordan Addison, transfers, NIL, hoops commits - there's no shortage of topics.
On this week's Panther-Lair Show, we're talking about the latest roster changes for Pitt football, Jeff Capel's continued efforts in the transfer portal and a lot more.
On this week's Panther-Lair Show, we're talking about Jeff Capel rebuilding Pitt's roster, Pat Narduzzi getting some momentum and everything else going on in Pitt sports.
On this week's Panther-Lair Show, we're recapping Pitt football spring camp, what's next for Pat Narduzzi and Jeff Capel and a lot more.
On this week's Panther-Lair Show, we're getting ready for the Blue-Gold Game. Tune in to discuss everything you need heading into Saturday's event at Heinz Field.
On this week's show, we're talking about Pat Narduzzi's contract extension, the latest from Pitt's spring camp and more on Jeff Capel's efforts in the transfer portal.
We've got a lot to talk about on this week's podcast, from the transfer departures to Heather Lyke's comments about Jeff Capel to Pro Day to plenty of stuff on the football side.
On this week's podcast, we're in full-blown offseason mode for the Pitt hoops team as Jeff Capel works to build his roster for next season. Who will stay? Who will leave? And how much does any of it matter? We're discussing those topics and more.
On this week's show, we're talking about the Pitt basketball offseason, spring football and a lot more.
Pitt's 2021-22 season came to an end on Tuesday with a 20-point loss to Boston College in the opening round of the ACC Tournament. After the game, we went live to talk about the Panthers' final loss, the season and more.
On this week's podcast, we're talking about the future for Pitt hoops and the start of spring camp for Pitt football.
On this week's Panther-Lair Show: The continuing troubles of Pitt basketball and a look ahead to spring football.
After Pitt beat North Carolina on Wednesday night, we went live to break down the game.
On this week's Panther-Lair Show, times are tough for the Pitt hoops program, and it doesn't seem like things will get better if the Panthers keep playing like they have been.
On this week's podcast, we're talking about Pitt's 2022 football schedule, what went wrong for Pitt hoops over the weekend and a lot more.
On this week's podcast, we're talking about Ithiel Horton's return and what it means for the Pitt basketball team with 11 regular-season games remaining.
On this week's podcast, we're talking about the job Jeff Capel has done, Pitt's chances in the ACC, the latest football transfer and more.
It looks like Pat Narduzzi has found his man, as frank Cignetti appears to be returning to his former role as Pitt's offensive coordinator. After the news broke on Thursday night, we went live to talk about Cignetti and what he will bring to the Panthers.
On this week's episode, we're talking about preseason rankings - why they matter and where Pitt should be. Plus: transfers, the latest in hoops and more.
On this week's Panther-Lair Show, we're talking about college football free agency, transfers, Pitt's scholarship numbers and more.
On a special New Year's Eve episode, we're talking about the Peach Bowl, transfers, coaches and what the 2021 season means for Pitt.
On this week's show: Pitt gets a transfer QB and the entire offensive line is returning, and all of a sudden, everything is coming together for the Panthers.
USC QB Kedon Slovis announced on Tuesday that he will be transferring to Pitt, so we asked Ryan Young from TrojanSports.com to join us for some insight on Slovis, his career at USC and more.
On the final episode of The Kenny Pickett Show on Panther-Lair.com presented by WellHive, Kenny's Pitt career is over and we've got a lot to discuss. Why did Kenny decide not to play in the Peach Bowl? What was his reaction to Mark Whipple's departure? What were the three best wins of his Pitt career? And did the 2021 season surpass his expectations?
Pitt signed 12 recruits in the early signing period, and this week's podcast is all about the recruiting class and how those players project as future Panthers.
What happened with Mark Whipple? Will Kenny Pickett play in the Peach Bowl? We don't have all the answers, but we're discussing all the questions on this week's Panther-Lair Show.
Pitt won the ACC Championship Saturday night in Charlotte, and after the game, we went live to talk about the Panthers as champions and much more.
It's Championship Week, and we're spending this week's podcast talking about Pitt-Wake Forest, the Panthers' chances in Charlotte and everything else you need to get ready for the ACC title game.
It's championship week for Pitt, and that's the focus on this week's Kenny Pickett Show on Panther-Lair.com presented by WellHive. How is Pitt preparing for Wake Forest? What stands out about the Deacons' defense? And how important was that team meeting back in September? All that and more on the final Kenny Pickett Show of the regular season.
Pitt beat Syracuse 31-14 at the Carrier Dome Saturday night to finish the 2021 regular season 10-2. After the game, we went live to talk about the win, the season and a lot more.
On this week's Panther-Lair Show, we're talking about ACC Championship opponents, bowl destinations, award races, Pitt basketball's chances against Vanderbilt and a lot more.
Pitt clinched the ACC Coastal Division on Saturday with a 48-38 win over Virginia at Heinz Field. After the game, we went live to talk about the win, the Coastal and what the next few games mean for the Panthers.
There's a lot to discuss on this week's podcast, from Pitt's Coastal-on-the-line showdown with Virginia to the basketball team's 1-2 start to the season. All that and more on the latest Panther-Lair Show.
As Pitt gets ready to face Virginia for a chance to clinch the Coastal Division title, we've got our biggest episode yet. This week's Kenny Pickett Show on Panther-Lair.com presented by WellHive is jam-packed, with Kenny's thoughts on the win over North Carolina, facing Virginia and the importance of consistency.
Plus: why it was key to go back to Lucas Krull, what has impressed Kenny about Gavin Bartholomew and which ACC team he hates the most. All that and more on the latest Kenny Pickett Show.
After Pitt beat UNC in overtime Thursday night, we turned on the recorder for a Drive Home podcast on the way back from Heinz Field. Here's what we thought about the win, the offense, the defense and what it all means for the Panthers.
With the basketball program reeling and the football program set for a huge game, this week's podcast is filled to the brim? What's going on with Pitt hoops? And what does Pitt football need to do to beat UNC? Lots to discuss on the latest Panther-Lair Show.
It's a short week for Pitt, but this week's Kenny Pickett Show on Panther-Lair.com presented by WellHive is full size. Does Kenny view Thursday night's showdown with North Carolina as a Pickett-vs-Howell battle? How can Pitt improve in the red zone? What position would Kenny play if not quarterback? And who's got the best hair in the QB room? All that and more on this week's Kenny Pickett Show.
After Pitt's 54-29 win at Duke on Saturday, we went live to break down the Panthers' victory and what lies ahead.
On this week's podcast, we're talking about the Wendell Davis transfer, the Nike Sibande injury, Pitt's CFP ranking and a lot more.
Pitt lost its second game of the season on Saturday, and on this week's Kenny Pickett Show, Kenny is breaking down some key plays - good and bad - from that loss and taking questions on arm strength, superstitions, leadership and more.
Pitt lost to Miami at Heinz Field on Saturday. After the game, we went live to talk about the loss and where the Panthers go from here.
On this week's podcast, we're talking about the ways Pitt's offense can attack - even if the Panthers are missing some key players. Plus: two new commits and a lot more to talk about.
For this week's Kenny Pickett Show on Panther-Lair.com presented by WellHive, we started with the most important question: Did Kenny have that cold one after the win over Clemson? From there, Kenny talked about his two third-down runs in the fourth quarter, the growing pressure on the Panthers and a lot more.
No. 23 Pitt beat Clemson 27-17 at Heinz Field on Saturday. After the game, we went live for the Panther-Lair Post-Game to talk about the win from every angle.
No. 23 Pitt is set to host Clemson on Saturday. To get ready for the game, we were joined by Larry Williams of TigerIllustrated.com to talk about Clemson and what to expect this weekend.
Pitt's showdown with Clemson is almost here, and on this week's podcast, that's the main focus: What do the Panthers need to do to beat the Tigers? What's at stake for both teams? Who's got the advantage on each side of the ball? All that plus your comments and questions as one of the biggest games in recent Pitt history is looming.
Pitt is going from a big win on the road to a huge home contest, and this week's Kenny Pickett Show on Panther-Lair.com presented by WellHive is all about setting the tone, as Kenny talks about how the team won at Virginia Tech and how they're approaching Clemson this weekend. Plus, Kenny breaks down some elements of Saturday's win, looks at Clemson's defense, talks about the impact weather can have and a lot more.
Pitt's success continued on Saturday with a 28-7 win at Virginia Tech. After the game, we went live for the Panther-Lair Post-Game to talk about the win over the Hokies and what's next for the Panthers.
Pitt is back from an off week and ready for the final seven-game stretch? Can the Panthers' offense sustain the success it has had so far?
After a week off, the Kenny Pickett Show on Panther-Lair.com presented by WellHive is back, and we're talking to Kenny about how he spent the last week, how he's preparing for Virginia Tech and how he expects the team to handle success. Plus: What does Kenny think of bubble screens? And is Central Jersey actually a thing?
On this week's podcast: The hype is growing for Pitt football. How is that sitting with Pitt fans? We're talking about the Panthers on an off week and more.
Pitt logged one of its biggest ACC wins ever on Saturday with a 52-21 blowout win over Georgia Tech. After the game, we went live to talk about the win, Kenny Pickett, the defense and a lot more.
Pitt is about to dive into ACC play, and that means things are about to get very interesting. We're talking about that and more on this week's podcast.
Fresh off a 77-7 win over New Hampshire, Pitt is ready to head into ACC play with a road game at Georgia Tech this Saturday. On this week's Kenny Pickett Show, we're recapping the blowout, previewing the Yellow Jackets and asking Kenny what he would be doing if he wasn't a Division I quarterback.
Pitt ended its non-conference schedule in fine fashion, blowing out New Hampshire 77-7 at Heinz Field on Saturday. How much should we take from the win? And what does it mean for the rest of Pitt's season? We talked about that and more on the Panther-Lair Post-Game.
Pitt lost to Western Michigan on Saturday, but the Panthers have nine more games to figure things out. How can they do it? We're talking about that and more on this week's podcast.
This week's Kenny Pickett Show on Panther-Lair.com presented by WellHive is the first we've done after a loss, so how is Pitt's senior quarterback handling the aftermath of the Western Michigan game? How do the Panthers bounce back? And what were the biggest lessons from that game? Hear from Kenny about all of that and more.
Pitt lost to Western Michigan at Heinz Field on Saturday. After the game, we went live to talk about what happened and what it means for Pat Narduzzi and the Panthers.
On this week's podcast, we're recapping the Tennessee game, looking ahead to Western Michigan and covering all the biggest topics with Pitt football.
On this week's Kenny Pickett Show presented by WellHive, Pitt is fresh off a win in SEC country and Kenny shares his thoughts on the Tennessee game, handling adversity, trick plays, Western Michigan and a lot more.
Pitt beat Tennessee 41-34 on the road Saturday. Here's what we were thinking about the game right after it ended.
On this week's Panther-Lair Show, Pitt is heading to Tennessee for a showdown in SEC country. What do the Panthers need to do to win?
On this week's Kenny Pickett Show, the 1-0 Panthers are getting ready for a road trip, and we're talking to Kenny about playing on the road, taking a big hit, the impact of Lucas Krull and where Pitt needs to improve the most from Week 1 to Week 2.
After Pitt's 51-7 win over UMass on Saturday, we went live for a post-game reaction show to talk about the blowout, the tight ends, the running backs, the defense and a lot more.
The season is here. On the final Panther-Lair Show before the start of the 2021 schedule, we're talking about everything this Pitt team needs to do in order to win 9 - or more.
The regular season is finally here, and on this week's Kenny Pickett Show on Panther-Lair.com Presented by WellHive, Kenny tells us how the schedule changes, what the two-deep really means and whether or not he'll be reading your mean tweets over the next four months.
Panther-Lair.com will release a new episode of The Kenny Pickett Show every Wednesday throughout training camp and the 2021 season. Subscribe to the Panther-Lair.com YouTube channel to make sure you never miss an episode.
On this week's podcast: What surprises have emerged in camp? And will this be the most balanced Pitt team of the Narduzzi era?
On Episode 4 of The Kenny Pickett Show on Panther-Lair.com Presented by WellHive, training camp is almost over - how was 2021 different from the first four camps Kenny experienced? Plus, Kenny talks about the 2017 recruiting class he came in with, creating chemistry with a center and which defenders have gotten him the most in training camp.
Pitt lost a recruit and added a transfer this week, and we're discussing those moves and more on the latest podcast.
On Episode 3 of The Kenny Pickett Show on Panther-Lair.com Presented by WellHive, we're talking receiving targets and more. How have Pitt's receivers looked in training camp so far? How big of an impact can Lucas Krull have? Plus, which ACC quarterbacks is Kenny looking forward to facing and which win in his career was the most satisfying?
Welcome to Episode 2 of The Kenny Pickett Show on Panther-Lair.com presented by WellHive. Training camp is underway, and we're talking to Kenny about the last time he got hit in practice, Pitt's motto for 2021, a special event at the Boys & Girls Club, what he sees in Israel Abanikanda and the rest of the running backs plus a lot more.
On this week's podcast, we're talking about linebackers, recruiting retired numbers and more.
Training camp is right around the corner, so we've got plenty to talk about on this week's podcast as we preview Pitt camp and the 2021 season.
Welcome to The Kenny Pickett Show on Panther-Lair.com presented by WellHive. On the debut episode, Kenny talks about his decision to return to Pitt for a fifth year, preseason polls, high expectations and a lot more before the start of training camp.
On this week's podcast, we're talking about conference realignment and the best path for Pitt. Plus, hoops talk, recruiting and more.
On this week's podcast, we're talking about optimism for the receivers, concerns for some key recruiting classes and more.
On this week's podcast, we're talking about the latest commit, the rest of the 2022 recruiting class, fixing the offense and more.
On this week's podcast, we're talking about recruiting misses, stadiums and the pressure on Pitt in the 2021 season.
Pitt's commitment run kept going through the weekend, as the Panthers landed another recruit for the 2021 class and an offensive lineman for 2022. We're breaking down those commitments and also talking about quarterback recruiting, Mark Whipple and a lot more.
Pitt landed five commitments over the weekend, and we're breaking them down on a special reaction podcast.
On this week's podcast, we're recapping the latest in recruiting, breaking down the Pitt basketball lineup and a lot more.
The commitments have started coming for Pitt football, and we're breaking them down on this week's podcast.
Recruiting is back, and the last week has been full of activity. Today we're recapping the latest news and breaking down the recruiting scene.
Pitt had some of the top prospects in western Pa. on campus Tuesday, and we're breaking down all the recruiting angles on this week's podcast.
On this week's podcast, we're talking about what 2021 might bring for Pitt football, a big recruiting month coming up and more.
On this week's podcast, we're recapping the last two days of Pitt hoops news, from Efton Reid and Justin Champagnie to Chris Payton and more.
On a special episode of the podcast, we're breaking down Efton Reid turning down Pitt and Justin Champagnie going to the NBA.
On this week's Panther-Lair Show, we're looking Pitt's players in the NFL Draft, gut feelings on Justin Champagnie and Efton Reid and a lot more.
On this week's podcast, we're breaking down what we saw in Saturday's Blue-Gold Game. Who stood out? Who surprised? And who inspired confidence for the 2021 season?
We've got a special bonus episode of the Panther-Lair Show after Jeff Capel landed a pair of transfers this week. How will Dan Oladapo and Jamarius Burton fit in with Pitt's roster? We're breaking it down.
On this week's podcast, we're talking about Jeff Capel's latest commitments and looking ahead to Saturday's Blue-Gold Game.
On this week's podcast, we're talking about a pair of new commits, Efton Reid's decision, the latest on Pitt football and more.
Pitt landed a commitment on Tuesday night from 6'7" wing Nate Santos, so we're breaking down how he fits with the Panthers and where Jeff Capel goes next.
On this week's podcast, we're talking about Jeff Capel's recruiting pitch, backup quarterbacks and more.
On this week's Panther-Lair Show, we're talking about roster construction: what Jeff Capel has built and what needs to be added. Plus: questions about football and more.
On this week's podcast: Justin Champagnie is testing the draft process, Jeff Capel is looking for transfers, Pitt football is paused and more.
On this week's podcast, we're looking at the needs for Pitt hoops this offseason, the start of spring football and a lot more.
Pitt's season ended Tuesday with a loss to Miami in the ACC Tournament. After the game, we went live for reactions to the loss, the season and more.
This week's podcast was a post-game reaction, as we went live after Pitt's 70-57 win over Wake Forest on Tuesday night.
Xavier Johnson and Au'Diese Toney are both leaving Pitt. What does that mean for the Panthers now and - perhaps more importantly - long-term?
On this week's podcast: Recapping another loss, looking at the season and taking questions from Twitter on Pitt football, basketball and recruiting.
On this week's podcast: What is Pitt's identity and what does Jeff Capel's future hold? Plus, the Panthers have a receivers coach and it looks like a good hire.
On this week's Panther-Lair Show: An encouraging loss, another postponement, the search for a WR coach and more.
On this week's podcast: Are we close to finding out who this Pitt team really is? And what ever happened to Signing Day?
On this week's podcast, we're looking at Pitt's loss to UNC and what the Panthers need to do end their losing streak. Plus, the 2021 football schedule and more.
Pitt has some serious momentum after beating Duke on Tuesday night. We're talking about that game and the state of the program on this week's podcast.
On this week's podcast: more postponements for Pitt hoops, no parity in college football, a new football commit and more.
On this week's podcast, we're discussing the changes to the ACC hoops schedule, the impact of returning seniors for the football team and a lot more.
Pitt keeps adding to the 2021 football roster, and we're breaking down the latest personnel news. Plus: Pitt basketball's game at Duke got postponed, and we should probably get used to that.
On this week's podcast, we're talking about Pitt's loss to Louisville, the Champagnie and Toney injuries and more.
This week's podcast started with a preview of Signing Day - and then Kenny Pickett announced that he's returning for another year halfway through the show.
Pitt closed the 2020 regular season with a 34-20 win over Georgia Tech on Thursday night. Here's our post-game podcast talking about a fitting end to the 2020 season.
How will Pitt football finish the season? What record is realistic for Pitt hoops? And what do we expect to see on Signing Day next week? Lots to cover on this week's Panther-Lair Show podcast.