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Quarterback on the Diamond
Pitt catcher Kevan Smith often wonders what would have happened had his athletic career not taken a three-year detour away from baseball. Baseball had always been his first love at Seneca Valley High School, but when then-Pitt coach Dave Wannstedt offered the 6-4, 240-pounder a scholarship to play quarterback, everything changed.

“Colleges knew they couldn’t compete (financially) with a football scholarship,” Smith said.

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05/25/2011 - 14:06
Walter Villa
New Look Panthers
The University of Pittsburgh has established itself as a power on the gridiron and on the court. But, diamonds are becoming the Panthers' best friend, too.

Like its basketball and football counterparts, Pitt's baseball team is challenging for a Big East championship.

The Panthers are enjoying a breakout season this year.

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05/31/2010 - 23:00
Joe Sager
Allegheny General Hospital Sports Medicine
Pens fall to Habs in shootout
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Dixon Still Passing Tests
There was not much we didn't know about Pitt's Jamie Dixon when this season began. We knew he'd never coached a team to the Final Four. But we also knew he never missed an NCAA Tournament. Nor has he ever lost to a Top 10 team at home.
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Ted-Foolery
At some point in the second round of the ongoing Crosby concussion saga, the news broke that Sid was again paying a visit to the father of chiropractic neurology, Dr. Ted Carrick. Sid was treated extensively by Dr. Carrick in the early stages of his recovery.
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When Rooney Speaks...
Steelers president Art Rooney II doesn’t open his mouth often, unless he has a good reason. That’s rare for an attorney, but appropriate for an executive of an NFL team that has been a model of stability and success for most of the past four decades.
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Underrated All-Star
Could it be that Kris Letang is flying under the radar a little bit – right here in Pittsburgh? Let me explain the question. In the Penguins’ dressing room, among the coaches and in the front office, they know exactly what they have in the 24-year-old Montreal native.
Behind The NetFeature Four
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Recruiting: Where the WPIAL Stars Signed
Jeannette's Demetrious Cox was one of 31 WPIAL and Pittsburgh City League football players who signed letters of intent on Feb. 1. PSR has the list right here.
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Universal Truths About Recruiting
The dream for many young, budding athletes is to someday become a pro, but the more realistic first goal should be earning a college scholarship.
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I'll Take the Blonde Kid...
With the All Star games behind us for the NFL and NHL, I should take some time to note the players from the Steelers and the Penguins who participated in their respective games.
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National Recruiting
The usual suspects dominated National Signing Day, with national champion Alabama leading the way. Urban Meyer's first class at Ohio State was impressive, while Florida landed standout lineman D.J. Humphries of Charlotte.
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