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Navy's Reynolds exits as one of the greats
Midshipmen quarterback ends collegiate career in dynamic fashion

Annapolis, MD—It’s not every day an athlete can truly be considered a “once in a generation player.”

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12/29/2015 - 00:36
Anthony Jaskulski
Reynolds and Navy run past Pitt 44-28
Keenan Reynolds wrapped up his record-setting college career in spectacular fashion, running for three scores and throwing for another Monday to lead No. 21 Navy past Pitt 44-28 in the Military Bowl.

Annapolis, MD—Four guys not named Keenan Reynolds were recognized in New York City as Heisman candidates just two weeks ago.

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12/28/2015 - 21:04
Anthony Jaskulski
Boyd on the Brink
Since 2000, the University of Pittsburgh has yielded a pair of 1,000-yard NFL wide receivers in Antonio Bryant (two seasons over 1,000-yards) and Larry Fitzgerald (seven).

If his recording-setting numbers prove to be any sort of indicator, current Pitt receiver Tyler Boyd looks to follow in their footsteps.

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12/18/2015 - 13:09
Michael Kiwak
Pitt offensive coordinator Jim Chaney leaves for Georgia
Veteran OC to join the staff of new Bulldogs' head coach Kirby Smart

Pitt offensive coordinator Jim Chaney has left to accept the same position with Georgia, joining new Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart's staff.

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12/12/2015 - 20:38
PSR Staff
Pitt, Penn State and West Virginia find out bowl destinations
All three local Division 1 college football teams learned of their bowl destinations on Sunday. Pitt will face Navy in the Military Bowl, Penn State meets Georgia in the Tax Slayer Bowl and WVU plays Arizona State in the Cactus Bowl.

Pitt received an invititation from the Military Bowl presented by Northrop Grumman and will play Navy of the American Athletic Conference in Annapolis, Md.

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12/06/2015 - 20:39
Tony DeFazio
Pitt running back James Conner diagnosed with cancer
Pitt running back James Conner announced Friday he has been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma.

“When I heard those words, ‘You have cancer,’ I admit I was scared,” Conner said. “But after thinking about it for a bit, I realized that fear is a choice. I choose to not fear cancer.

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12/04/2015 - 14:52
PSR Staff
Miami's early start too much for Pitt
Miami's Brad Kaaya threw for 261 yards and the Hurricanes rode a big first half to a 29-24 win over ‪Pitt‬ in the regular season finale at Heinz Field.

PITTSBURGH - The last time a Pitt squad beat Miami in Pittsburgh, President Bill Clinton was in office rounding out the year 1997.

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11/27/2015 - 18:38
Anthony Jaskulski
Pitt offense explodes early in 45-34 win over Louisville
Qadree Ollison ran for 152 yards, Nate Peterman threw 4 touchdown passes, Tyler Boyd had 153 yards from scrimmage and Ejuan Price had five sacks as ‪Pitt‬ outlasted Louisville 45-34 at Heinz Field on Saturday evening.

PITTSBURGH -- In their four games prior to Saturday afternoon's contest against Louisville, the Pitt offense combined for just 29 points in the first half.

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11/21/2015 - 22:23
Anthony Jaskulski
Pitt rides dominant second half to 31-13 win at Duke
Nate Peterman threw three touchdowns, Qadree Ollison rushed for 111 yards, Tyler Boyd had 117 yards from scrimmage and Pitt scored on three straight drives to open the second half as the Panthers beat Duke 31-13 Saturday afternoon in Durham.

Pitt won their seventh game of the season, including their fifth on the road, while handing Duke their third straight loss.

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11/14/2015 - 17:27
Francesca Fronzaglio
Brawling Again
The Backyard Brawl is back, even if it’s not for another seven years. When the West Virginia Mountaineers take the field in Pittsburgh in the fall of 2022, the players that will be freshmen on those teams are mere sixth-graders now.

Many probably haven’t even started to play organized football yet. Nevertheless, it’s a good thing that the rivalry will continue, at least for four season from 2022-2025.

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11/09/2015 - 18:16
Tony DeFazio
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If Vegas bows out, bettors want a Penguins three-peat as much as you
In terms of betting between the blue lines, the Pittsburgh Penguins are the public darlings of the Eastern Conference, however it is the Vegas Golden Knights who have dethroned the Pens as the top-wagered NHL team this year, and it looks to stay the same way as we enter the 2018 NHL Playoffs.
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The rise and tragic fall of Pitt basketball
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Josh Bell had not hit a walk-off home run since he was a member of the Altoona Curve in 2015. He changed that Friday with a soaring shot for the left field loonies.
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Monday night was more than a game. For Jameson Taillon, it was another heave in an ongoing push to liberation from a disease that can break down the toughest of men.
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