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Pitt FB coach Dave Wannstedt
Dale Grdnic of PantherDigest.com, Nov 19, 2009
Ever since it was announced that Pitt would play Cincinnati for the Big East title at noon Dec. 5 at Heinz Field, Pitt's noon kickoff against Cincinnati Dec. 5 at Heinz Field has received mixed reviews from the Panthers' fans.    Full Story


Dale Grdnic of PantherDigest.com, Nov 18, 2009
With two byes in a four-week span, there are those who might believe that Pitt's momentum cultivated through six straight victories could be stifled with more time off, but the Panthers coaches and players don't agree.    Full Story

This is Dion's first Backyard Brawl.

Dale Grdnic of PantherDigest.com, Nov 17, 2009
Pitt freshman tailback Dion Lewis continues to gain accolades from across the country, as he was named among 15 "Players to Watch'' for the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award, according to the Walter Camp Football Foundation.    Full Story

Will Dion strike this pose?

Pitt Media Relations of PantherDigest.com, Nov 16, 2009
Pitt senior Dorin Dickerson has been named a semifinalist for the prestigious John Mackey Award, annually presented to the nation's top tight end by the Nassau County Sports Commission.    Full Story

Dickerson makes spectacular catches routine.

Dale Grdnic of PantherDigest.com, Nov 16, 2009
After a big performance against South Florida several weeks ago, Pitt wideout Jonathan Baldwin only earned honorable-mention honors from the Big East.    Full Story

Baldwin makes it look easy.

Denise Grdnic of PantherDigest.com, Nov 15, 2009
As marquee wins go, anytime a team can beat Notre Dame it counts in that category, and Pitt's 27-22 win against the Irish Saturday night was as good as it gets in that regard.    Full Story

Pitt FB coach Dave Wannstedt

Dale Grdnic of PantherDigest.com, Nov 15, 2009
The Pitt football team has been quite explosive on offense this season, and that paid off with four big plays to help the Panthers secure a 27-22 win against Notre Dame with 65,374 in attendance Saturday night at Heinz Field.    Full Story

Jonathan Baldwin beats Darrin Walls again.

Denise Grdnic of PantherDigest.com, Nov 15, 2009
A stout defense usually wins championships, and in Pitt's case it certainly has helped put the Panthers in position for one.    Full Story

Jarred Holley picks off Jimmy Clausen

Dale Grdnic of PantherDigest.com, Nov 14, 2009
Even a few years ago, when Jimmy Clausen was a freshman, Pitt defensive line coach Greg Gattuso could see that the Notre Dame quarterback had a lot of ability and would have a bright future.    Full Story

Pitt DT Gus Mustakas

Dale Grdnic of PantherDigest.com, Nov 13, 2009
The Pitt football team has been here before, a big game on a national state, but the Panthers have not come through.    Full Story

Pitt FB coach Dave Wannstedt

Tim O'Malley of IrishEyes.com, Nov 13, 2009
IrishEyes examines Saturday’s prime time matchup and offers a prediction as Notre Dame faces a must-win situation in the Steel City.   Full Story

Floyd had a big day last year vs. the Panthers

Dale Grdnic of PantherDigest.com, Nov 13, 2009
Pitt football fans aren't the only ones who believed that Jonathan Baldwin would be a game-breaker this season, and as the Panthers neared the midpoint the 6-foot-5, 225-pound sophomore wideout was a focus for every opposing defense.    Full Story

A rare solitary moment for Baldwin.

Dale Grdnic of PantherDigest.com, Nov 12, 2009
Pitt freshman tailback Dion Lewis already has made his mark on the Panthers' record books, and now he is attempting to raise his national stature as well.    Full Story

Freshman TB Dion Lewis

Scott Kennedy of Scout.com, Nov 12, 2009
Christian Andersen and Scott Kennedy weigh in on the College Football season including bowl projections and the seasons most surprising and disappointing teams.   Full Story
Colt McCoy Tim Tebow Compiled 150x200

Dale Grdnic of PantherDigest.com, Nov 11, 2009
Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis once said that the quarterback must go down, and he must go down hard.    Full Story

Pitt's defense will have its hands full against ND

Tim O'Malley of IrishEyes.com, Nov 11, 2009
IrishEyes' weekly look at Saturday's matchup...by the numbers   Full Story

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Dale Grdnic of PantherDigest.com, Nov 10, 2009
The Pitt football team has gotten its share of accolades lately, and rightfully so with what the Panthers accomplished on the field the past two seasons, but nothing can boost a program's stature like a win against Notre Dame.    Full Story

Pitt OLB Greg Williams makes a big play.

Dale Grdnic of PantherDigest.com, Nov 9, 2009
Dave Wannstedt has downplayed the national rankings and the Panthers place in them all season, but the Pitt head coach was the first person to inform his team that it cracked the top 10 during its Sunday meeting.    Full Story

Pitt has had a lot to celebrate this season.

Dale Grdnic of PantherDigest.com, Nov 9, 2009
When Dave Wannstedt returned to his alma mater, he wanted to use Pitt's football tradition as a building block for his program.    Full Story

Pitt FB coach Dave Wannstedt

Dale Grdnic of PantherDigest.com, Nov 8, 2009
The year 1982 has been brought up throughout this season for the Pitt football team, and that Dan Marino-led team has come to prominence again today.    Full Story

Pitt has had a lot to celebrate this season.

Dale Grdnic of PantherDigest.com, Nov 8, 2009
From teammates to fans to his coaching staff, many believed that redshirt junior safety Elijah Fields would have an impact on the Pitt defense this season.    Full Story

Pitt redshirt frosh safety Jarred Holley

Dale Grdnic of PantherDigest.com, Nov 7, 2009
It took Pitt a while to shake off the rust after a bye week, but the Panthers eventually got their act together and rolled to a 37-10 win against Syracuse in a Big East matchup Saturday afternoon at Heinz Field.    Full Story

Pitt celebrates Greg Williams' INT for a TD.

Dale Grdnic of PantherDigest.com, Nov 6, 2009
Pitt football coach Dave Wannstedt has been a bit tense this week, but when one thinks about it that's not difficult to understand.    Full Story

Wannstedt won't let Pitt rest on its success.

Dale Grdnic of PantherDigest.com, Nov 6, 2009
For those concerned that the Pitt football team might overlook its next opponent, Syracuse, Saturday at noon at Heinz Field, don't worry about it.    Full Story

Pitt QB Bill Stull

Dale Grdnic of PantherDigest.com, Nov 4, 2009
There was a point during his playing days at Norwin High School in suburban Pittsburgh that redshirt freshman wideout Mike Shanahan contemplated playing basketball in college.    Full Story

Pitt redshirt freshman WR Mike Shanahan

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