The NCAA decided to deregulate how conferences crowned their champions back in May, and the ACC is one of the first conferences to seize the opportunity and change its structure. The ACC announced on Tuesday that the conference is doing away with its two-division format and moving to a “3-5-5” format. This entails each team having three permanent opponents that will be on the … [Read more...] about ACC to do away with two-division structure, move to ‘3-5-5’ structure starting in 2023
Column | The Pirates should not wait to extend Oneil Cruz
Shortstop Oneil Cruz is well on his way to becoming the most popular Pirate since Andrew McCutchen. Like McCutchen once did, Cruz is quickly opening eyes on a national scale. The 6-foot-7 prospect made his long-awaited 2022 debut last week and it didn’t take long for him to break the internet. In his first game, Cruz registered the fastest throw from any major league infielder … [Read more...] about Column | The Pirates should not wait to extend Oneil Cruz
Narduzzi jumps out to hot start on recruiting trail, owns No. 21 class in country
It’s June, and that can only mean one thing for Pitt football. It’s officially visit season – which coincides with a boatload of commitments from high school recruits to the Panthers within the month. June is an important month for head coach Pat Narduzzi and his staff. Historically, the Panthers have received a high number of commitments within the month – in 2018 the Panthers … [Read more...] about Narduzzi jumps out to hot start on recruiting trail, owns No. 21 class in country
Column | Pitt football doesn’t need to change its uniforms
Pitt football will kick off against West Virginia in less than three months. The two teams will renew the century-long rivalry when the Mountaineers fly up — or more likely, drive up — to Pittsburgh for the battle on Sept. 1. When the foes meet, West Virginia will don a new set of uniforms, which the team revealed on Monday. The jerseys pay homage to the state of West … [Read more...] about Column | Pitt football doesn’t need to change its uniforms
Fisher, Fairbanks lead USA Women’s U21 Volleyball to gold at Pan American Cup
The U.S. Women’s U21 National Volleyball team captured its second Pan American Cup on Sunday, knocking off Argentina 3-1 at La Paz Arena in Baja California Sur, Mexico. The team dropped just two sets on their way to a 5-0 tournament sweep. The last time the U.S. claimed the Pan American Cup was in 2017. Pitt volleyball head coach Dan Fisher led the U.S. squad after being … [Read more...] about Fisher, Fairbanks lead USA Women’s U21 Volleyball to gold at Pan American Cup