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News from around camp

Mike_B — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:41:21 +0000

Some good news from Pitt training camp today. The return of Greg Romeus, one hole filled on the o-line, and a new recruit committed for 2011.

Greg Romeus returned on a limited basis today to Panther’s training camp. He participated in individual drills, but not team drills. Romeus missed 4 days due to a stiff back. Along with Romeus, Andrew Taglianetti, Shayne Hale, and Ryan Turnley returned for some individual drills, but did not partake in team drills.

Coach Wannstedt announced yesterday that redshirt junior Chris Jacobson will be the starting left guard to start the regular season. These leave two holes on the offensive line, center and right guard.

Pitt received a verbal commitment from New Jersey defensive end Max Issaka, 6’2″, 228 pounds. Issaka is out of Woodbridge, is the 5th player from New Jersey to commit to Pitt’s 2011 class that already has 14 verbal commitments. Issaka chose Pitt over Rutgers, Michigan State, Connecticut, N.C. State, and Maryland. According to Rivals.com, Issaka is a 3 star recruit, 24th best at the position, 13th in the state.

Baldwin on the Biletnikoff List

Mike_B — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:23:29 +0000

Another preseason award watch list was announced today with a Pitt Player on it. Today’s list being the Biletnikoff Award, and is awarded to the nation’s top receiver.

Jonathan Baldwin was announced to the preseason list and is considered a favorite to reach the semifinals of the list when it is announced in November.

Congratulations Jonathan!

Panthers on Preseason Watch Lists

Mike_B — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:42:03 +0000

The Maxwell, Walter Camp, and Bednarik trophies preseason lists were released today and have Panthers on each list.

The Maxwell Trophy is awarded to the “most outstanding college player”. Dion Lewis and Jon Baldwin were among the nominees.

The Walter Camp Trophy is awarded to the “best college player” and Dion Lewis was among the nominees.

Finally, the Bednarik Trophy is awarded to the “best defensive college player” and Greg Romeus was among the nominees.

Congratulations to these 3 players and all the best in the upcoming season.

Football Fan Fest

Mike_B — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 23:09:19 +0000

The Pitt Football Fan Fest will take place Monday, August 23 from 6-8:30 at Heinz Field. It is free admission and 10 dollars to park in Gold Lots 1 & 2. There will be team autographs between 6:15 and 7:45, a live broadcast by 93.7 The Fan, music, games. You can also purchase season tickets if you have not already and Pitt merchandise.

Pitt Ranked in Preseason Poll

Mike_B — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 17:50:53 +0000

The ESPN/USA Today Preseason Poll was released yesterday and the Pitt Panthers are ranked 15th

ESPN/USA Today Poll

1 Alabama (55)
2 Ohio State (4)
3 Florida
4 Texas
5 Boise State
6 Virginia Tech
7 TCU
8 Oklahoma
9 Nebraska
10 Iowa
11 Oregon
12 Wisconsin
13 Miami (FL)
14 Penn State
15 Pittsburgh
16 LSU
17 Georgia Tech
18 North Carolina
19 Arkansas
20 Florida State
21 Georgia
22 Oregon State
23 Auburn
24 Utah
24 West Virginia

Courtesy of ESPN.com

The Fan to air Pitt sports

Mike_B — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:18:39 +0000

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

Mike_B — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:41:51 +0000

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 of the double header with the other game being Rutgers and Auburn. Tip offs have yet to be announced and the Pitt game will be televised on ESPN.

Pitt was previously announced to play in the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic and will play two of the three, Illinois, Maryland, and Texas. And will host preliminary games against Rhode Island and Illinois-Chicago.

Pitt and Duquesne will play again this year in the City Game and it is expected to be the first college basketball game in the Consol Energy Center.

Lindy’s Football predicts big year for Pitt

Mike_B — Thu, 13 May 2010 20:38:07 +0000

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 Romeus were named to the 1st team, while Jonathan Baldwin was named to the 2nd team.

Congratulations to these three players.

Pitt Starts Garnering Pre-Season Recognition

Mike_B — Tue, 04 May 2010 00:02:02 +0000

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 and Dion Lewis were named to the first team, while Jonathan Baldwin and Greg Romeus were named to the second team.

Congratulations to these players and we here at The Pitt Blog are sure that we’ll see more nominations come across the wire in the coming weeks.

With the 227 overall pick in the NFL Draft…

Mike_B — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 20:15:12 +0000

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