ndpitt89

Pitt Looks to Rebound vs. Resurgent Irish

04:21 PM ET 10.30

Views: 457
Comments: 1

The Pittsburgh Panthers hit the road this week searching for answers and looking to rebound following last week's 54-34 loss to Rutgers. The schedule will get no easier this week as the Panthers travel to South Bend to take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Both teams come into this game with 5-2 records, but both are also searching for credibility. For Notre Dame, they search for the credibility that comes with beating a solid opponent, one with a winning record, for the first time this season. In their two other games vs. winning opponents, Michigan State…

> Read Entire Post > Comment

Familiar Trend: Pitt Disappoints Once Again

07:40 PM ET 10.27

Views: 366
Comments: 0

In a refrain that has become all too familiar for Panther fans, Pitt lost again amid mounting expectations. Following five straight wins the Panthers were back in the top 25, exciting their fans with the possibility of a Big East title run. Those expectations crashed back to earth with a resounding thud, as the Panthers got their doors blown off 54-34 against a struggling Rutgers team. Ranked near the bottom in nearly every major offensive category, the Rutgers offense came alive as Mike Teel threw for a school record six touchdown passes. A stunned crowd of…

> Read Entire Post > Comment

Homecoming in PIttsburgh: Panthers Set to Take On Rutgers

04:31 PM ET 10.24

Views: 476
Comments: 0

The last time the Pittsburgh Panthers graced the playing surface at Heinz Field, they were polishing off a hard fought 21-20 victory over Iowa. The game was crucial to getting Pitt's season back on track, but many questions still remained in the aftermath. This Saturday, the Panthers return home having answered many of those following a undefeated three game road trip, the last two coming in impressive fashion over quality opponents.However, questions still remain surrounding the 2008 Panthers, namely can they finish this season strong and avoid a second half meltdown like…

> Read Entire Post > Comment