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The Panther-Lair Show
The Panther-Lair Show brings the best Pitt coverage to the podcast world, as we're talking Pitt football, basketball and recruiting every week.
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The Morning Pitt: 8/13/2026 - Five players to watch in the second week of training camp
As Pitt gets rolling in the second week of training camp, there are some players worth keeping in mind. On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at five guys who…
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The Morning Pitt: 8/12/2026 - Pitt football, recruiting, the WPIAL and more with Karlo Zovko
We've got a special guest on the Wednesday edition of the Morning Pitt: It's the WPIAL Insider, former Pitt recruiting assistant Karlo Zovko. Today, Karlo…
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The Morning Pitt: 8/11/2026 - Three position moves that will be key for Pitt in 2026
Pitt didn't have any major position changes this offseason, but a handful of players are going to be doing something different from what they did in 2025, and…
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The Morning Pitt: 8/10/2026 - Five players we're hearing about after the first week of training camp
Pitt is about to start its first full week of training camp today, but before that happens, we're looking at the first few days of camp. Which players have…
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The Morning Pitt Mailbag: 8/7/2026 - Breakouts, freshmen, bye weeks and more
Which freshmen look like they're ready to play? Who are some surprise breakout candidates? Is a late bye week a good thing? We've got answers to those…
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The Morning Pitt: 8/6/2026 - Five notable things Pat Narduzzi said after the first day of camp
Pat Narduzzi officially opened training camp on Wednesday, and after practice, he spoke to the media. On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at five of the…
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The Morning Pitt: 8/5/2026 - Everything you need to know about Pitt's defense in 2026
It's the first day of training camp, and we're taking an extra long look at Pitt's defense. How will the Panthers replace the production of Kyle Louis and…
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The Morning Pitt: 8/4/2026 - Everything you need to know about Pitt's offense in 2026
Pitt starts training camp on Wednesday, so today we're getting you ready with a full breakdown of the Panthers' offense. What are the five biggest questions on…
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The Morning Pitt: 8/3/2026 - Could Pitt get Desmond Reid and Cam Corhen back?
There was major news over the weekend, as an injunction from federal judge ruled that fifth-year players can get an extra year of eligibility. For Pitt, that…
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The Morning Pitt Mailbag: 7/31/2026 - Narduzzi vs. Wannstedt, sleeper frosh, Bell's offense and more
Whose Pitt all-stars would win: Pat Narduzzi or Dave Wannstedt? Which freshmen could be sleepers and get a lot of hype early in training camp? Will Kade Bell's…
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The Morning Pitt: 7/30/2026 - A conversation with Jay Kuntz
Pitt basketball general manager Jay Kuntz has been on the job for 13 months, and in the last four of those months, he has rebuilt the Panthers' roster…
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The Morning Pitt: 7/29/2026 - Good news, bad news, preseason polls and more
We've got a lot to cover today after some good news for Pitt, some bad news for Pitt, some preseason polls and more. We're digging into all of it on the…
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The Morning Pitt: 7/28/2026 - Can Pitt's cornerbacks bounce back in 2026?
Pitt's cornerbacks have been kind of quiet for the last two years, with just five interceptions over the last two seasons combined. Can the Panthers do better…
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The Morning Pitt: 7/27/2026 - Two predictions (and maybe guarantees) about Pitt's offense
We're feeling a bit of optimism about Pitt's offense this morning, and that's why we've two somewhat bold predictions (that become even bolder if we make them…
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The Morning Pitt Mailbag: 7/24/2026 - Kickers, receivers, NIL, the OL and more
In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're answering questions about Pitt's kicker situation, replacing production at receiver, if NIL can keep top players in…
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The Morning Pitt: 7/23/2026 - A conversation with Max Browne
We've got a special guest on today's Morning Pitt: it's former Pitt quarterback Max Browne, who will be part of the broadcast team for ACC primetime games this…
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The Morning Pitt: 7/22/2026 - The two things Mason Heintschel needs to improve the most in 2026
Mason Heintschel is viewed as a top-25 quarterback nationally and a top-five signal-caller in the ACC. What does Pitt's sophomore starter need to do to elevate…
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The Morning Pitt: 7/21/2026 - Ranking the toughest games on Pitt's 2026 schedule
Pitt's 2026 season is still more than a month away, but today we're running down the 12 games on the Panthers' slate. Which games should Pitt be able to win…
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The Morning Pitt: 7/20/2026 - What are Pitt's biggest position battles?
There are things we know and things we don't, and position battles are the intersection of both - we know position battles will happen, but we don't know who…
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The Morning Pitt Mailbag: 7/17/2026 - Is Pitt's schedule harder at home or on the road?
This week's Morning Pitt Mailbag has more great questions. Is Pitt's schedule harder at home or on the road? Which team - Pitt football or Pitt basketball -…
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The Morning Pitt: 7/16/2026 - Three underrated storylines for Pitt's defense in 2026
After talking about Pitt's special teams yesterday, we're shifting back to the defense for a look at three of the most under-the-radar storylines surrounding…
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The Morning Pitt: 7/15/2026 - Pitt's major questions on special teams
We have spent a lot of time talking about Pitt's offense and defense this offseason, but what about special teams? It's time to look at the third phase of the…
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The Morning Pitt: 7/14/2026 - What needs to go right for Pitt's receivers this season?
Pitt has a lot of question marks at wide receiver this season after losing its top two receivers and adding just one wideout from the transfer portal. What can…
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The Morning Pitt: 7/13/2026 - Pitt's running game in 2026 will be the Panthers' best in years
Pitt's running game hasn't been a strength of the Panthers' offense since 2022, but there's a chance this year's crop of backs - with the right approach to…
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The Morning Pitt Mailbag: 7/10/2026 - What are the five most interesting storylines around Pitt athletics?
If we look ahead to the 2026-27 athletic year for Pitt, what are the five topics or storylines we are most curious about? That's a great question, and we're…
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The Morning Pitt: 7/9/2026 - What are the top five wins of the Narduzzi era?
What are the best wins of the Pat Narduzzi era at Pitt? After counting down Nos. 10-6 on Wednesday, we're moving onto the top five. From a pair of wins over…
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The Morning Pitt: 7/8/2026 - Ranking Pat Narduzzi's best wins at Pitt: Nos. 10-6
It's time for another countdown, and we're ranking the top wins of the Pat Narduzzi era at Pitt. We've got it down to a top 10, and on today's Morning Pitt…
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The Morning Pitt: 7/7/2026 - A conversation about NIL and more with Pat Bostick
Pitt's newest initiative for building rosters through NIL is the H2PNIL program, which will connect corporate sponsors with Pitt athletes in a variety of ways…
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The Morning Pitt: 7/6/2026 - What are Pitt's top five position groups for the 2026 season?
Some questions are easier than others, and our question today is not one of them. What are the top-five position groups on Pitt's roster for 2026? That should…
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The Morning Pitt Mailbag: 7/3/2026 - How does Kade Bell compare to other Pitt OCs?
How does Kade Bell stack up against the last 20 years of Pitt offensive coordinators? Which freshman will play the most in 2026? And which former Pat Narduzzi…
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The Morning Pitt: 7/2/2026 - Did EA Sports get the ratings right for Pitt?
Some ratings are coming out for the EA Sports College Football 2027 video game, and we've got a look at the top 10 Pitt players according to the ratings in the…
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The Morning Pitt: 7/1/2026 - A conversation with Jon Baldwin
We've got a special guest on today's Morning Pitt: It's Jon Baldwin, the former Aliquippa standout, Pitt star receiver, first-round Draft pick and father of…
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The Morning Pitt: 6/29/2026 - A new commit and a closer look at Pitt's cornerbacks
Pitt got another commitment for the recruiting class of 2027 over the weekend, and we're starting the week with a closer look at the new commit, how he fits…
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The Morning Pitt Mailbag: 6/26/2026 - How has Pitt fared against NFL Draft pick quarterbacks?
On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about Pitt's newest commitment and answering your questions, like this one: How have the Panthers done against…
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The Morning Pitt: 6/24/2026 - A decommitment and an important NCAA rule change
Pitt's commitment list for the 2027 recruiting class is shorter by one after the Panthers lost a receiver prospect on Tuesday when he flipped to a Big Ten…
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The Morning Pitt: 6/23/2026 - Setting the table for Pitt's defense
Historically, Pitt's defense has been pretty good and reliable under Pat Narduzzi (we think). So what do we expect out of the Panthers in 2026? Let's look at…
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The Morning Pitt: 6/22/2026 - Setting the table for Pitt's offense
As we head into the final week of June, we're diving headlong into our previews of Pitt football in 2026. To start, we're looking at the Panthers' offense…
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The Morning Pitt: 6/18/2026 - What else does Pitt need in the class of 2027?
There are still two weeks left in June, but Pitt already has 24 commitments for the class of 2027, so today we're asking the question: what more do the…
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The Morning Pitt: 6/17/2026 - Commits, NIL, schedules and more
We've got a lot to talk about on today's Morning Pitt. From another new commitment for the Pitt football team to a new NIL arrangement, a questionable…
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The Morning Pitt: 6/16/2026 - Where does Mason Heintschel rank in the ACC?
The great Phil Steele released his preseason All-ACC teams this week, and Pitt quarterback Mason Heintschel made the cut. Where does Heintschel rank among the…
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The Morning Pitt: 6/15/2026 - Pitt adds two commits from the second visit weekend
Pitt's second official visit weekend of the month produced more commitments, as the Panthers landed verbal pledges from a quarterback and a cornerback for the…
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The Morning Pitt Mailbag: 6/12/2026 - What will Pitt do at quarterback?
Now that Pitt needs a new quarterback for the 2027 recruiting class, what will offensive coordinator Kade Bell do? In today's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're…
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The Morning Pitt: 6/11/2026 - Get ready for Pitt's second big official visit weekend
Pitt is set to host its second set of big official visits this weekend, and on today's Morning Pitt, we're getting you ready for it with a full preview of…
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The Morning Pitt: 6/10/2026 - Two commits and a decommit on Tuesday
Tuesday turned out to be a big recruiting day, as Pitt landed two new commitments - including one big-time wide receiver and a priority defensive end - but…
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The Morning Pitt: 6/9/2026 - Five things that don't suck right now
Everywhere you look in college sports these days, there are plenty of things that suck. So, in order to switch things up, we're looking at the other side…
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The Morning Pitt: 6/8/2026 - Five notable things Allen Greene said
Pitt Athletic Director Allen Greene met the media last week and covered a lot of topics from the decision to retain Jeff Capel to engaging the community and…
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The Morning Pitt: 6/5/2026 - Who could Pitt still land from the official visit?
Which recruits still on the board from Pitt's official visit weekend could end up as Panthers? Could a super league work in college football? Will Pitt have an…
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The Morning Pitt: 6/4/2026 - Official visit comparisons, decommitment numbers and more
Pitt won't be hosting any official visitors this weekend, but there's still plenty to talk about. How does last weekend's recruiting success stack up against…
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The Morning Pitt: 6/3/2026 - A roster move, the Pitt Hall of Fame and more
We're cleaning up some odds and ends on today's Morning Pitt. First, we're breaking down the impact of a roster move that is leaving Pitt with one fewer…
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The Morning Pitt: 6/2/2026 - Pitt adds another big-time commitment
Pitt's commitment run kept going on Monday when the Panthers landed four-star linebacker Jeremiah Proctor. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about how…
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The Morning Pitt: 6/1/2026 - Pitt hits big on first official visit weekend
Pitt's first official visit weekend of the summer was a success, as the Panthers landed 10 commitments and came out of the weekend with 19 total recruits in…
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The Morning Pitt Mailbag: 5/29/2026 - Should eight wins be the floor for Pitt football?
From discussing the floor for Pitt football to talking about recruiting, the basketball team's conference opponents for this season, kickoff times and a lot…
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The Morning Pitt: 5/28/2026 - Official visit preview: Who's coming to town this weekend?
Get ready for Pitt's first big official visit weekend of the year with our preview here on the Morning Pitt. We've got a full breakdown of the recruits who are…
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The Morning Pitt: 5/27/2026 - Five notable recruits visiting Pitt this weekend
Pitt's first official visit weekend of the year is going to be a big one with more than 20 recruits coming to town. On the Wednesday edition of the Morning…
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The Morning Pitt: 5/26/2026 - How do Pitt's teams rank for their performances this season?
Now that the 2025-26 athletic year is officially over for Pitt, how do the Panthers' teams rank for their performances this season? We're going from the worst…
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The Morning Pitt: 5/25/2026 - Monday thoughts on Pitt baseball, recruiting, OL and more
On the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt, we're starting the week with a look at the NCAA Tournament hopes for the Pitt baseball team, the Panthers' newest…
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The Morning Pitt Mailbag: 5/22/2026 - What would you ask Jeff Capel and Pat Narduzzi?
If they had to be honest, what would you ask Jeff Capel and Pat Narduzzi? If you could build a conference, who would be the ideal teams to join Pitt? If you…
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The Morning Pitt: 5/21/2026 - The latest on Pitt recruiting after the Panthers landed another commitment
Pitt added another commitment to the 2027 recruiting class this week, and on today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the latest addition to the class, what…
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The Morning Pitt: 5/20/2026 - Five players we should be talking about more
As we continue thinking about Pitt's football roster for 2026, there are a few players we should be talking about more. From two skill players who could make a…
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The Morning Pitt: 5/19/2026 - Five reasons to have higher expectations for Pitt in 2026
As we look ahead to the 2026 college football season, what should the expectations be for Pitt football? On today's Morning Pitt, we're breaking five things…