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Feb. 4, 2025

Panthers get Jousted by the Cavaliers

Pitt BB report #11 If you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail! The motto for Pitt Men’s basketball heading into their Monday night tussle. Hell who am I kidding, that wasn’t a tussle that was a blowout victory by a team who has no iden…

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Feb. 2, 2025

Shake up in Dallas and LA

In a stunning turn of events, the NBA witnessed one of its most significant trades on February 2, 2025. The Dallas Mavericks traded their franchise cornerstone, Luka Dončić, to the Los Angeles Lakers. In return, the Mavericks acquired All-Star forwa…

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Feb. 2, 2025

Pitt Men can not Wake up to finish off the Demon Deacons

Nothing worse than looking in the mirror knowing fully well what you might see back can be something that you really don’t want to see. In this case the University of Pittsburgh Men’s basketball team traveled to Wake Forest University to…

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Feb. 2, 2025

Panthers take down the Tarheels on Tobacco Road

If you can’t hold on to your ball, there’s a really good chance someone will take it and be productive with it. The Panthers capitalized on UNC’s lack of discipline when it came to turnovers and pushed past them in the final 6:30 w…

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Feb. 2, 2025

The Battle of the Virginia Universities

Win and Look Who's Next Isaac McKneely scored 26 points, Taine Murray added 20, and Virginia took down Miami 82-71 on Wednesday night. It was a much-needed victory for the Cavaliers, who had struggled recently, going just 2-6 over their last eight …

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Jan. 28, 2025

Taking Command: The Tale of the 2024 Washington Commanders

When the Washington Commanders changed ownership, it was a new day for the organization, players, personnel and especially the loyal fan base. Things instantly began to look up as Josh Harris became the mass stakeholder and Magic Johnson came on boa…

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Jan. 27, 2025

Jerry is gonna be Jerry

Cowboy fans, I’ve got a question for you.Are you mad, pissed off or just used to Jerry Jones shenanigans by now? Not but a few days ago Jerry Jones had the entire football universe buzzing for just having talks with Deion Sanders. For the bett…

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Jan. 27, 2025

Pirates were Topped by 11 year old

This past week an 11-year-old collector from Los Angeles discovered a one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes rookie card, featuring the Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher’s autograph and a patch from a game-worn jersey. The Pittsburgh Pirates offered a substantial…

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Jan. 27, 2025

The Woes of Steeler Nation

If you’re a Steelers fan, how can you not be frustrated?  Honestly, I’m not sure I qualify as a Steelers fan as deep down I’ve been wanting them to lose for many years so we would have a reason to move on from Tomlin.  I …

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Jan. 25, 2025

Virginia toppled by the Cardinals of Louisville

Keeping Our Heads Up The Hoos fell to Louisville, 81-67, in a game plagued by turnovers and fouls. This marks the first time the Cardinals have swept the series against Virginia since joining the ACC in 2014, as well as their first victory over the…

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Jan. 25, 2025

Pitt Panthers squeezed the juice out of the Orangemen

The Pitt Panthers Men’s basketball team squeezed the juice out of the Syracuse Orangemen Saturday January 25th to end their four game losing streak. After a very underwhelming first half by the Panthers they caught fire in the second half led …

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Jan. 19, 2025

The Finest the University of Pittsburgh has offered at Quarterback

As a lifelong Pitt fan I have seen some pretty good QB’s come thru.  Here’s my list of Pitt’s top five quarterbacks of all time, based on their contributions to the program, accolades, and impact.   1. Dan Marino (1979&…

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Jan. 19, 2025

Ding Dong Ditch

Ding Dong, Who’s there? Four. Four who? Four God sake can you win another game! The Pitt Panthers Men’s basketball team dropped its fourth in a row to the Clemson Tigers in overtime 78-75. Down by double digits in the second half the Pan…

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Jan. 19, 2025

The Pitt falls of the University of Pittsburgh Men's basketball

All good things must come to an end…or do they? In the case of the University of Pittsburgh Men’s basketball team they were attempting to avoid the Devil, more crazy Cardinals and most recently the spear toting Florida State Seminoles. …

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Jan. 19, 2025

SHould I Stay or Should I go Now?

Should I Stay or Should I Go Now? Many fans have made their stance clear: nothing short of firing Head Coach Mike Tomlin will satisfy them. However, most believe that outcome is highly unlikely—and I agree. The Steelers' collapse at the end …

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Jan. 17, 2025

Panthers couldn’t fight off the Seminoles

All good things must come to an end…or do they? In the case of the University of Pittsburgh Men’s basketball team they were attempting to avoid the Devil, more crazy Cardinals and most recently the spear toting Florida State Seminoles. …

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Jan. 11, 2025

The Cardinals scratch out a victory over Pitt Men’s basketball

The difference between a Panther fighting a Cardinal and Cardinals is more is better. Louisville rolled into the Petersen Events Center and shocked the Panthers 82-78. Shooting with ease from beyond the arc the Panthers couldn’t keep pace with…

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Jan. 8, 2025

The "Pitt"falls of Football at University of Pittsburgh

          The University of Pittsburgh football program has a storied history, including a national championship in 1976 and the production of legendary players such as Dan Marino, Larry Fitzgerald, and Tony Dorsett. To retu…

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Jan. 3, 2025

AFC North vs Hard Knocks

The HBO series Hard Knocks has long been a double-edged sword for NFL teams. The show offers an inside look at training camp dynamics, for the AFC North, a division that seeks no comfort, is defined by rivalries and physical football.  Last se…

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Jan. 2, 2025

Tomlin Era = Groundhog’s Day

What does a Mike Tomlin coached football team and a movie have in common? Give up? No you don’t. You know the answer. It’s always the same ending. Ever watch your favorite movie over and over? Nothing changes, does it? The Steelers&rsquo…

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Jan. 2, 2025

The Thoughtless Process of College Athletics

Money makes the world go around or at least we are made to believe so. It can be acquired through many means: inheritance, born into it, earned through hard work or just hitting the PowerBall for millions. In any case it drives our motivation for bi…

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Jan. 2, 2025

The NHL's Marketing Strategy

The National Hockey League has long been lacking the appeal of a game that has all the ingredients that people love about sports. Fast, Physical and filled with grit that even the NFL can not match. Not one shift goes by that someone isn’t sm…

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Jan. 2, 2025

Pitt Basketball Report #3

Ishmael is not exactly like Mike but Ishmael Leggett means a lot to the Panther basketball team as a leader on and off the court. That is why Pitt’s first half holiday hangover was stunning but with tenacity and the will to not lose their firs…

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Jan. 2, 2025

Pitt Basketball Report #2

Just like Sam Houston who was ousted as Governor of Texas in the 1800’s, Sam Houston Bearkats were dismissed of their fetal attempt at defeating the Panthers (10-2, 1-0 in ACC) on December 21st. Pitt finds itself .5 game back before they get c…

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