Mike_B

Mike graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2009 with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and a minor in Economics. Mike is a leading contributor and writer for The Pitt Blog. He is an avid sports fan who would rather talk and write about sports all day than anything else. He also bowls and averages 196.

Homepage: http://www.thepittblog.com


Posts by Mike_B

The Fan to air Pitt sports

07/16/2010 - 8:18 am

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It was announced this morning on 93.7 The Fan, that the University of Pittsburgh and CBS Radio Pittsburgh have reached an agreement that will allow 93.7 The Fan to air Pitt Football and Men’s Basketball.  Also 1320 AM will air Women’s Basketball.

Pitt Basketball Schedule shaping up

06/10/2010 - 11:41 am

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The Pitt basketball schedule is starting to shape up for the upcoming 2010/2011 season. It was announced yesterday that Pitt will be a part of the Big East/SEC Invitational. They will play a host to the invitational and will play Tennessee on December 11 at the Consol Energy Center. It will be the second game [...]

Lindy’s Football predicts big year for Pitt

05/13/2010 - 4:38 pm

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Lindy’s Football preview was just released and they are predicting a big year for Pitt this year. They have Pitt ranked 14th in their preseason Top 25 poll and are predicting the Panthers to win the Big East and clinch a BCS Bowl bid. They also named their Preseason All Americans, Dion Lewis and Greg [...]

Pitt Starts Garnering Pre-Season Recognition

05/03/2010 - 8:02 pm

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Some Pitt players are already garnering pre-season recognition for the upcoming football season. Here is what has been announced so far: Lombardi Award Watch List – Award that recognizes the top down lineman, tight end, or linebacker. Jason Pinkston and Greg Romeus are both on the watch list. Nationalchamps.net Preseason All American teams Jason Pinkston [...]

With the 227 overall pick in the NFL Draft…

04/24/2010 - 4:15 pm

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Congratulations to Panther alumni, TE Dorin Dickerson in getting drafted by the Houston Texans. Dickerson was drafted with the 227 pick.

With the 182 overall pick in the NFL Draft…

04/24/2010 - 3:11 pm

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Congratulations to Panther alumni, TE Nate Byham in getting drafted by the San Francisco 49ers. Byham was drafted with the 182 pick.

NCAA Tournament Preview

03/14/2010 - 8:30 pm

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So now that the brackets are released its time to discuss the brackets and do some research for filling the brackets. All year, its been tough to pick winners and losers of games because there is that much parity, and I feel like this year will be the toughest year to fill out your bracket [...]

NCAA Tournament Update: Pitt a 3 seed

03/14/2010 - 6:26 pm

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It has just been announced that Pitt is a 3 seed in the West Region. They will play Oakland on Friday, time unannounced. If they win they will play on Sunday against either #6 Xavier or #11 Minnesota. Look for an in depth look at the tournament after the selection show.

Gibbs named Big East Most Improved Player

03/08/2010 - 4:38 pm

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Congratulations to Ashton Gibbs, he was announced the Big East Most Improved Player. Gibbs improved to 16.2 points per game (4.2 last year). He converted on 40.4% of his 3 pointers and 89% of his Free Throws.

Game #26: #19 Panthers at Marquette

02/18/2010 - 6:21 pm

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The Panthers (19-6, 8-4) try to exorcise the demons of the Bradley Center as they play Marquette (16-8, 7-5) tonight at 9:00 on ESPN2. The Panthers are 0-3 in the Bradley Center since Marquette joined the Big East and tonight would be a good time for their first win in this building. These two teams [...]

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