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Jeff Capel knows there’s nothing easy about competing in the ACC. Who would know better than someone entering his 13th season as either a player or a coach in the conference? Capel didn’t have to lose 15 of 18 ACC games last year in his first season as Pitt’s coach...

Former Pitt basketball player Ronald Ramon, who finished his career as one of the school’s top 3-point shooters, has rejoined the program as assistant director of operations. Ramon will assist coach Jeff Capel’s staff with recruiting logistics, alumni engagement and community service. “I feels amazing,” he said of returning to...

We have so much on the plate in this week’s “Madden Monday.” Most of it has to do the Pittsburgh Steelers’ latest loss, this time to the Baltimore Ravens. Baltimore won at Heinz Field Sunday by a final score of 26-23 in overtime, thanks to a game-winning field goal by...

Never in the history of off weeks (they are not byes, by the way) has a team needed rest more than Pitt does at the moment. With three successful fourth-quarter comebacks in a row and injuries to key personnel at running back, linebacker and cornerback, Pitt (4-2, 1-1) needs to...

Two down, 48 to go. California’s state government decided on Monday that it would be a good idea to stick its nose into a mutual agreement between college athletes and the NCAA. You know, the one in which people between the ages of 18 and 22, in many cases with...

DURHAM, N.C. — Kenny Pickett and Pitt built a big lead by taking the ball from Duke, only to have that lead disappear when the Panthers started giving it right back. Given enough time for one shot at a comeback, he wasn’t going to throw it to the Blue Devils...

When Pitt tangles with Duke on Saturday night at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C., an important key to the outcome will be how much Pitt’s offense has grown through the first five games. Pitt’s rebuilt offensive line and running back groups are no longer inexperienced after confronting three ranked...

In his weekly Thursday chats with reporters — after “the hay is in the barn” as he occasionally points out — Pat Narduzzi almost always praises his team for a good week of work. He took it a step further this week when he said Pitt had “three really passionate...

Pitt-Greensburg had some special guests in for a visit Friday. No, they weren’t recruits; these basketball players’ recruiting days have long since passed — and they were courted at a much higher level. But the group has plenty of game and put it on display for spectators inside Chambers Hall....

Pitt sophomore defensive tackle Jaylen Twyman, who changed his number to 97 to match the jersey worn by Aaron Donald, was named Outland Trophy National Defensive Player of the Month for September. He was selected by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA). Twyman recorded six sacks and 61/2 tackles...

For the second time this week, Pat Narduzzi was asked about the hottest off-the-field topic in college football. And for the second time, Pitt’s coach wasn’t eager to talk about the California legislation that will allow college athletes to profit off their likenesses. Two Pennsylvania lawmakers said they are planning...

Kenny Pickett may replace those headphones he wore last week with something more familiar when Pitt visits Duke on Saturday — a football helmet. There is no definitive word yet from coach Pat Narduzzi on Pickett’s status, but the junior quarterback was working at the start of practice Tuesday and...

Pat Narduzzi appeared irritated Monday during his weekly news conference, and that was to be expected. Not that Pitt’s coach usually shows up in a bad mood for his weekly give-and-take with reporters, but there are circumstances that surround his team that might have him on edge. The Panthers (3-2,...

While preparing for Saturday’s game at Duke, nothing should concern Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi more than his opponent’s reputation for protecting the quarterback. The Blue Devils (3-1, 1-0 ACC) are one of three teams (Air Force and Georgia are the others) that have allowed only one quarterback sack this season....

A week ago, Pitt looked like a team with something to prove and an accomodating schedule in which to prove it. Then, reality infringed on Pat Narduzzi’s season. Pitt’s next opponent — Duke in Durham, N.C., on Saturday night — beat Virginia Tech, 45-10, in the Hokies’ biggest defeat in...

Monday’s “First Call” features a potential new job for Pat Narduzzi. Feuding Ravens. And maybe the MLB play of the year. Narduzzi in New Jersey? Here’s an interesting one. Pitt Panthers coach Pat Narduzzi’s name has come up as a candidate for the Rutgers coaching job. The Scarlet Knights fired...

With his black-rimmed spectacles, Todd Sibley looked like he just left the library. Until you saw the sweat on his face. And the stats next to his name in the box score of Pitt’s 17-14 victory Saturday against Delaware. With A.J. Davis and Vincent Davis sidelined with injuries, Sibley joined...

The big question with Pitt football is always about how the Panthers will respond to a signature victory. Apparently, it’s by resting starters. Following its thrilling victory over No. 15 UCF with a game against Delaware gave Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi a chance to keep Kenny Pickett and several others...

Former Big Ten foes Pat Narduzzi and Bill Cubit get together for the first time in six years Saturday when Pitt meets Delaware at Heinz Field. And Narduzzi has been worrying about the reunion all week. Cubit was offensive coordinator at Illinois in 2013 when the Illini met Narduzzi’s Michigan...