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Panthers head coach Paul Chryst watches from the sidelines earlier this month against the Virginia Cavaliers in the second quarter at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. The Cavaliers won 24-19.

Pitt works on the mind game

Coach Paul Chryst emphasized eliminating mental mistakes on the off week, hoping to improve before a game Thursday night vs. Virginia Tech.

about 14 hours ago

Pitt quarterback Chad Voytik flips upside down after being sacked by Akron's Jatavis Brown in the fourth quarter at Heinz Field Saturday, September 27, 2014.

With week off, Pitt works to sharpen execution in the trenches

The offensive line can serve as a microcosm of the Panthers as a whole, off to a 3-3 start after a disappointing showing at Virginia.

4 days ago

Pitt offensive lineman Adam Bisnowaty practices at the team's South Side facility on Thursday, August 14, 2014.

Pitt notebook: Tackle's suspension ends

Adam Bisnowaty will play next Thursday against Virginia Tech, but he might not reclaim his starting role.

5 days ago

Pitt's Tyler Boyd carries as he's defended by Akron's DeAndre Scott at Heinz Field Saturday, September 27, 2014.

Sam Werner's Pitt football chat transcript: 10.8.14

Sam takes your questions on the Panthers who are on a bye this week.

6 days ago

Pitt football finalizes non-conference schedules for 2015, 2016

The schedules add a home-and-home Marshall and sets dates for all its non-ACC contests.

1 week ago

Pitt coach Paul Chryst watches from the sidelines Saturday against the Virginia Cavaliers in the second quarter at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. The Cavaliers, won 24-19.

Pitt’s week off is a double-edged sword

The Panthers will have plenty of time to dwell on their three-game skid, but the off week is also a chance for them to regroup and improve.

1 week ago

Quarterback Chad Voytik is tackled by Virginia Cavaliers linebacker Max Valles, left, and Cavaliers defensive end Mike Moore in the second quarter at Scott Stadium.

Pitt loses third in a row, falls to Virginia 24-19

At a certain point, the question will no longer be what has happened to Pitt since the Panthers started the season red-hot.

1 week ago

In Pitt’s three-game winning streak to start the season, the Panthers averaged 344.3 yards per game on the ground, led by sophomore James Conner. In two losses since, they averaged 157.

Panthers begin key stretch of ACC play vs. Virginia

After two non-conference losses halted their momentum from a 3-0 start, the Panthers face a key stretch of ACC play beginning with Virginia.

1 week ago

Pitt's Joseph Uchebo, picture in a game last season at the Petersen Events Center against Wake Forest, had 11 points and 14 rebounds Friday in the Blue-Gold scrimmage. Uchebo, a junior, is expected to see significant time at the center position this season.

Pitt's Uchebo shaking off rust

After two knee surgeries, Joseph Uchebo was sluggish in his first year with Pitt. In the Blue-Gold scrimmage Friday, he looked anew.

1 week ago

Virginia cornerback Maurice Canady (26) salutes a teammate after an interception returned for a touchdown in the first half Saturday in Charlottesville, Va.

Panthers have no room for cavalier attitude vs. Virginia

Virginia's defense has been a major strength and figures to test the Panthers' sophomore quarterback Chad Voytik.

1 week ago

Pitt senior guard Cameron Wright is expected to miss 10 weeks with a foot injury.

Pitt basketball must cope with early health setbacks

The Panthers begin formal workouts today, but a couple important players are missing in action.

1 week ago

Pitt women's basketball coach Suzie McConnell-Serio talks about the upcoming season at media day Thursday at the Petersen Events Center.

Next step for Pitt women's basketball will be a challenge

The short-handed Panthers hope to keep moving up under second-year coach Suzie McConnell-Serio, but depth will be an issue.

1 week ago

Central Valley's Jordan Whitehead breaks through the Penn Hills defense for a touchdown Sept. 12.

Central Valley football standout Jordan Whitehead commits to Pitt

Whitehead’s final list of schools also included West Virginia, Penn State and Ohio State.

1 week ago

Head coach Paul Chryst coaches wide receiver Adonis Jennings at the first day of Pitt's preseason practice in August.

Freshman receiver ready to expand role for Pitt

Wide receiver Adonis Jennings was expecting to be redshirted but saw action Saturday against Akron and caught his first pass.

1 week ago

Sam Werner's Pitt football chat transcript: 10.1.14

Sam takes your questions on the Panthers, who are reeling after a home loss to Akron.

1 week ago

Pitt’s Shakir Soto tries to take down Akron’s Tommy Woodson in the first quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt feels sting from 21-10 loss to Akron

After Akron raced past Pitt's defense in the second half of a tough loss Saturday, the Panthers focus on rebounding at ACC foe Virginia.

1 week ago

Pitt's Manesseh Garner celebrates his touchdown catch against Akron in the second quarter at Heinz Field Saturday.

Pitt football notebook: Wide receiver reverses direction quickly

Manasseh Garner apologizes for his postgame comments about the fans after the loss Saturday against Akron.

2 weeks ago

Pitt's James Connor carries as he's defended by Akron's C.J. Mizell in the first quarter at Heinz Field Saturday.

Panthers ran out of options vs. Akron

Perhaps the most unexpected part of Pitt’s 21-10 loss Saturday to Akron was how the Zips were able to shut down the rushing attack.

2 weeks ago

Summer practices help to shape up Pitt's basketball roster

Pitt's summer tour to the Bahamas gave the Panthers more time to practice and congeal into a more prepared team, coach Jamie Dixon said.

2 weeks ago

Pitt's James Connor carries as he's defended by Akron's C.J. Mizell in the first quarter at Heinz Field Saturday.

Panthers lose their zip, stumble in second half against Akron

A game that was supposed to be a breather before conference play quickly devolved into a nightmare for the Panthers.

2 weeks ago

Pitt coach Paul Chryst.

Panthers looking to bounce back quickly

Pitt coach Paul Chryst senses the right kind of confidence from his players after they put the stinging loss against Iowa behind them.

2 weeks ago

Prashanth Kumar, left, and Mitalee Patil react Friday as the Pitt Panther takes a turn playing corn hole at an American Football Tailgate Party for international graduate students at the University of Pittsburgh in Oakland.

International students at Pitt get introduction to tailgating

“Tailgating: A social event held on the open tailgate of a vehicle before or after a sporting event or concert.”

2 weeks ago

Pitt basketball: Cameron Wright faces surgery for broken left foot

Pitt doesn't begin formal practice for the 2014-15 basketball season but they are already down one player.

2 weeks ago

Pitt's James Conner runs the ball in the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt star James Conner not wearing down, but proves to be human

The Panthers running back will try to bounce back from a bad second half against Iowa.

2 weeks ago

Post Route Podcast on college football: Episode 2

This week’s topics include Pitt vs. Akron, WVU’s Trickett-to-White combo and national games to watch.

2 weeks ago

Apollo-Ridge's Tre Tipton gets by Shady Side Academy's Eric Yoest Friday night, September 19, 2014.

Rare gems: Big-time colleges find recruits at small schools

Four WPIAL stars are from smaller schools that don't have rich football traditions and have produced few Division I college players.

2 weeks ago

Pitt quarterback Chad Voytik talks with head coach Paul Chryst during the season opener at Heinz Field Saturday afternoon, August 30, 2014.

Sam Werner's Pitt football chat transcript: 9.25.14

Sam takes your questions on the Panthers, who look to rebound this weekend at home against Akron.

2 weeks ago

Leah McCormick, 19, a sophomore at Pitt from Toledo, Ohio, hangs her head as Pitt loses to Iowa Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt's pressure on QB a problem vs. Iowa

Despite averaging three sacks per game before Saturday, the Panthers did not register one against the Hawkeyes.

2 weeks ago

Pitt's James Conner runs the ball in the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt has established its offensive identity

The Panthers are running the ball 71 percent of the time after four games, but coach Paul Chryst isn’t concerned about the split.

3 weeks ago

Pitt's James Conner runs the ball in the first half Saturday against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Heinz Field.

Panthers' goals remain the same 
on heels of first loss

Despite a disappointing performance Saturday against Iowa, the Panthers will now turn their focus to building momentum for their ACC slate.

3 weeks ago

Leah McCormick, 19, a sophomore at Pitt from Toledo, Ohio, hangs her head as Pitt loses to Iowa Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt suffers first loss of the season, 24-20, to Iowa

The Panthers squandered some of the momentum they had appeared to build during the first three weeks of the season.

3 weeks ago

Matt Freed/Post-Gazette August 30, 2014 Pitt's James Conner carries as he's taken down by Delaware's C.J. Jones in the first quarter at Heinz Field Saturday afternoon.

Pitt-Iowa about giving up on ground

It’s strength against strength when the undefeated Panthers take the Hawkeyes of the Big Ten.

3 weeks ago

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz is quite familiar with Paul Chryst and his approach.

Pitt's Paul Chryst, Iowa's Kirk Ferentz go back to Big Ten days

The Panthers’ Paul Chryst and Hawkeyes coach Kirk Ferentz, an Upper St. Clair graduate, are far from strangers.

3 weeks ago

For now, Pitt's Officer is center of attention

Pitt redshirt freshman Alex Officer knows he is not a lock to remain Pitt's starting center.

3 weeks ago

New: Check out Post Route Podcast on college football

Post-Gazette college sports reporters Sam Werner and Stephen Nesbitt talk about Pitt’s James Conner, WVU’s Clint Trickett and more.

3 weeks ago

Sam Werner's Pitt football chat transcript: 9.17.14

Sam takes your questions on the 3-0 Panthers.

3 weeks ago

Pitt defensive back Lafayette Pitts breaks up a pass against Florida International Saturday.

Pitt secondary needs to step up after being exposed vs. FIU

The Panthers are undefeated but concerned about the number of big plays allowed in the passing game.

3 weeks ago

Pitt's James Conner takes a carry in the season opener against Delaware at Heinz Field.

Paul Chryst: Pitt running game not at top efficiency yet

Pitt coach Paul Chryst says Panthers running game is not clicking on all cylinders yet despite an impressive start statistically.

4 weeks ago

Pitt defensive back Lafayette Pitts breaks up a pass against Florida International Saturday.

Early struggles provide 'teaching points' for Pitt

Saturday's win at Florida International showed that if nothing else, the Panthers are getting good at overcoming first-quarter hiccups.

4 weeks ago

High school football notebook: Pitt commit Tre Tipton does it all for Apollo-Ridge

Receiver, runner, passer, it doesn't matter to Panthers recruit Tre Tipton as he helps Apollo-Ridge to its first 3-0 start in 14 years.

4 weeks ago

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