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Locked On Pitt - Daily Podcast On University of Pittsburgh Panthers Football & Basketball

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Locked On Pitt podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the University of Pittsburgh Panthers. The Locked On Pitt podcast provides your daily Steel City Sports fix with expert opinions, recruiting news, interviews, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things Pitt Panthers. From the roaring cheers at Heinz Field to the thunderous applause at the Petersen Events Center, and everywhere in between, the Locked On Pitt podcast takes you beyond the headlines for the inside scoops from the biggest stories inside the Pitt Panthers locker room and the ACC. Locked On Pitt podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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Kedon Slovis, JT Daniels Give the Backyard Brawl Higher Stakes, Pitt, West Virginia Extend the Backyard Brawl

April 14, 2022 01:10 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MB

The Backyard Brawl is one of the best rivalries in college football, and on Thursday, the longevity of the rivalry was just extended. Pitt and West Virginia reached an agreement to play in 8 of the next 11 seasons. Why is this so great for both programs and what makes the Backyard Brawl as dynamic as it truly is? Then, in more Backyard Brawl news, former USC and Georgia QB JT Daniels transferred to USC. Now, how much more high stakes is the game with the former USC quarterbacks facing off? ...

Shayne Simon, Pitt LBs Show Out in Pitt Spring Game, Can Pitt Land Rodney Gallagher, Ta'Mere Robinson

April 13, 2022 02:37 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MB

Pitt's Linebackers came out in the Spring Game and played at a high level. None other than Shayne Simon was the MVP of the defense for the Spring Game, amassing an interception and multiple splash plays. With the play of Simon, Bangally Kamara, and Solomon DeShields, is the LB play trending up? Or is there still reason to worry about Pitt's linebackers? Locked On Recruiting Analyst John Garcia JR. joins the show to discuss the recruitments of Rodney Gallagher and Ta'Mere Robinson as local W...

Can Daniel Carter Crack Pitt Football['s RB Rotation? Israel Abanikanda, VIncent Davis, Rodney Hammond With Carter

April 12, 2022 03:15 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

Pitt Football saw running back Daniel Carter stand out in a big way during the Spring and the Spring Game. However, with three running backs in Israel Abanikanda, Vincent Davis, and Rodney Hammond, how can Carter find any playing time within the rotation? Is there any room for him to try and get the playing time he seeks outside of the fullback position? If Carter is to get playing time with his physicality and special quickness for his size, how will that affect the rest of the running bac...

Why You Should Be Excited About Kedon Slovis, Nick Patti in Frank Cignetti's Offense After Pitt's Spring Game

April 11, 2022 04:10 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Pitt Football hosted their Spring Game where the Gold Team, led by Nick Patti, defeated the Blue Team, led by Kedon Slovis, 10-7. With both quarterbacks front and center, they were the talked-about main attractions. Neither quarterback's statline will jump off the page, but their performances should be exciting to Pitt fans as they head into the 2022 season. For Patti, his poise and confidence spoke to great lengths in the game. He looked confident. But can he be the starter and lead Pitt ...

Why Konata Mumpfield Will Be Pitt's Breakout Star in the Spring Game, Elliot Donald Year 2 Leap

April 09, 2022 02:40 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

Pitt brought in Akron transfer wide receiver Konata Mumpfield to help be the guy opposite of Jordan Addison. However, what is his actual skillset and how likely is it that he stands out in a big way? There are things in his game that clearly point to a future star, and those are why he may burst onto the scene immediately on Saturday. However, there are still multiple other players to watch in the Spring Game. Aaron Doanld's nephew, Elliot Donald is one of those that Pitt fans will be eager...

Pitt Football Spring Game Preview: Kedon Slovis' First Pitt Game, LB Battle, Frank Cignetti Offense

April 08, 2022 20:55 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

Pitt Football's Spring Game will happen on Saturday at 1 PM and Pitt fans will get to see Kedon Slovis for the first time in a Pitt uniform. How will Slovis play and what should we look out for as he is paired with Frank Cignetti? Is there any thing explicit that the Slovis led offense may do differently as compared to Nick Patti? Then, we talk about Pitt's defense. Most importantly, Pitt will be having their linebacker battle. What should you look for from Bangally Kamara, Solomon DeShield...

Why Pitt Football's Spring Game is Important For Kedon Slovis | Nick Patti Starting QB Chances

April 06, 2022 01:05 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MB

Pitt Football's annual Spring Game is upcoming this Saturday, and all eyes will be on quarterbacks Kedon Slovis and Nick Patti. What do either one of these quarterbacks need to showcase on Saturday in order to give themselves a chance at the starting spot? For Patti, is there any chance he ends up starting the year against the upstart Slovis? Slovis came in from USC and has great college tape on his resume, so how hard will it be to recapture that? What would it take for Slovis to somehow l...

Is Kenny Pickett QB1 in the 2022 NFL Draft? Comparing Pickett to Malik Willis, Desmond Ridder | With Guest Dalton Miller

April 04, 2022 18:15 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MB

Kenny Pickett's draft stock has only gone up since the start of the 2021 College Football season, however, with Malik Willis and Desmond Ridder catching fire recently, where does Pickett stand amongst the quarterback class in the 2022 NFL Draft? Nick Farabaugh is joined by Dalton Miller of Pro Football Network to discuss the rankings of the quarterbacks throughout the 2022 NFL Draft class. Pickett may be considered a safe quarterback. However, what are his wide ranging comparisons dependin...

How New Pitt PG Nelly Cummings Will Bring a New Dimension to Pitt Men's Basketball, Jeff Capel's Squad | With Guest Stephen Gertz

April 03, 2022 17:50 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

Pitt landed Colgate transfer point guard Nelly Cummings on Friday in what was a huge move for Pitt Men's Basketball and Jeff Capel. With a capable lead guard, how will Pitt's fortunes change and what can they do that they couldn't do before? Film Analyst Stephen Gertz from Rivals Panther-Lair joins the show to discuss just what it is that Cummings brings to the table to diversify the Panthers' attack. Even with the implementation of Cummings into the lineup, is there too much to overcome fr...

Why Pitt Men's Basketball, Jeff Capel Must Land Nelly Cummings and Philip Alston For A Successful 2022-23 Season

April 01, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Pitt Men’s Basketball and Jeff Capel have started contacting transfer and hitting the transfer portal as hard as they can. However, local Pittsburgh products have been the emphasis for Capel and his staff thus far in the form of Colgate transfer Nelly Cummings and Cal U transfer Philip Alston. Can the Pittsburgh connections and players help Capel build out his team for 2022-23 and reinvigorate the program? Cummings and Alston are both solid players, and breaking down both of their games, br...

Landing Missouri State Transfer Tylar Wiltz Gives Pitt Football's Linebackers Need Depth, Upside in 2022

March 30, 2022 05:33 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

Pitt Football and Pat Narduzzi landed Missouri State transfer Tylar Wiltz on Monday to shore up their STAR linebacker position. With SirVocea Dennis, Bangally Kamara, Shayne Simon, and Solomon DeShields already there, how does Wiltz fit into the picture? More importantly, what does Wiltz's skillset signal to Pitt's defense at large. Now, that Wiltz is added, how should Pitt feel about their linebacker depth? With so much athletic upside between Wiltz, Kamara, Simon, and DeShields, who will ...

Why Pat Narduzzi's Extension Was Necessary For Pitt Football to Continue Their Growth

March 29, 2022 07:25 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

Heather Lyke and the Pitt Athletics department officially extended Pat Narduzzi through the 2030 season on Monday. Just months after there were discussions on if it was a make or break year for Narduzzi, why was this so important? Moreover, if Pitt is continue to growing, why did this need to happen? I explain why this needed to happen beyond just the obvious, and how it lays the foundation for Pitt Football's success in the future. Then, we talk about why how Pitt can retool themselves at ...

Should You Believe in Bangally Kamara and Solomon DeShields as Pitt Football's New Starting Linebackers?

March 28, 2022 04:25 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Pitt is about to embark on the trek of a new starting linebacker trio. While SirVocea Deniis will return, it is assumed that Bangally Kamara and Solomon DeShields will be the new starters. However, what are their games like? Are they more of a project or ready to play now? Are there things that both could take away from Phil Campbell and Cam Bright? Both players are interesting evaluations of upside and talent. And can Shayne Simon potentially be the breakout star of the group? However, his...

John Hugley's Return First Step for Jeff Capel's Plan, Ithiel Horton's Transfer Deals Pitt Big Blow

March 24, 2022 05:34 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

Nick Farabaugh breaks down the return of star Pitt big man John Hugley. With Hugley's return, Pitt will have their star back in 2022-23. However, as fantastic as he is, is it enough to provide optimism? What can Pitt do to maximize Hugley's skillset? Ithiel Horton transferred out from Pitt after 3 seasons with the team. Just how big of a loss is Horton to what Capel and his staff want to do in 2022-23. Is he easily replaceable and how does he change the portal plans for Pitt? Learn more ab...

Kenny Pickett Impresses in Front of NFL GMs, Scouts at Pitt Football Pro Day, Damarri Mathis Wows NFL Scouts

March 22, 2022 06:25 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

Nick Farabaugh breaks down Pitt Football's Pro Day on Monday. Kenny Pickett threw on the day in front of numerous NFL GMs, Head Coaches, and Offensive Coordinators. However, how did he do? Damarri Mathis has done everything he has needed every step of the way. Just how high can he go in the NFL Draft. With the added platform from Pickett, plenty of other Panthers stood out. Who helped their stock? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pitt Football Hosts Huge 2023 Recruits, Pitt Football Pro Day Preview, Kenny Pickett's NFL Draft Stock

March 21, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MB

Nick Farabaugh breaks down the huge recruiting weekend that Pat Narduzzi and his staff had by hosting numerous highly 2023 recruits. Is the recruiting bump coming? Also, we preview Pitts' 2022 NFL Pro Day. Can Kenny Pickett improve his stock? Are there any outside candidates that can jolt their stock? Then, we talk about Pitt Basketball's transfers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could Pitt's Offense Have an Elite Rushing Attack Under Frank Cignetti? Is Pat Narduzzi Right?

March 17, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

Nick Farabaugh breaks down Pat Narduzzi's breaks down Pat Narduzzi's quote that Pitt's rushing attack could be elite in 2022. Is he right? What are some areas of concern for the running game to get fully going? What could Pitt do to improve that even more throughout the Spring? What are the potential benefits of having an elite running game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pitt Forward Noah Collier Transfers | Can Pitt Land Transfer Jaylan Gainey? | Jordan Whitehead Signs With New York Jets

March 16, 2022 03:15 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

Nick Farabaugh talks about Pitt F Noah Collier transferring and the impact it will have on Pitt's prospects in the NCAA transfer portal. Does this explain Pitt's pursuit of Brown transfer Jaylan Gainey? Also, Jordan Whitehead signed a 2-year deal with the New York Jets. Is this a good deal for Whitehead and the Jets and how will Whitehead's career unfold from here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who Will Step Up in Pitt Football's WR Corps Beside Jordan Addison? Is Konata Mumpfield the Answer?

March 15, 2022 04:18 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

Nick Farabaugh breaks down Pitt's wide receiver corps. A year after losing guys like Taysir Mack and Tre Tipton, Pitt will have a little turnover. However, they return four of their top five receivers. Is Konata Mumpfield legit? Could Jared Wayne make an NFL case? Will Jaylon Barden take the next step? Are there any other surprises that could step up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who Will Step Up in Pitt Football's WR Corps Beside Jordan Addison? Is Konata Mumpfield the Answer?

March 15, 2022 04:18 - 30 minutes

Nick Farabaugh breaks down Pitt's wide receiver corps. A year after losing guys like Taysir Mack and Tre Tipton, Pitt will have a little turnover. However, they return four of their top five receivers. Is Konata Mumpfield legit? Could Jared Wayne make an NFL case? Will Jaylon Barden take the next step? Are there any other surprises that could step up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Locked On: Bracket Breakdown, your guide to the College Basketball tournament

March 15, 2022 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MB

Full breakdown on how to fill out your bracket. From the biggest upsets to the Cinderella story, and all the favorites in the NCAA Tournament. Locked On anchor Kainani Stephens is joined by Locked On SEC’s Chris Gordy, Locked On Bets host Lee Sterling, and Locked On Zags host Andy Patton to break it all down.  They also turn to some local experts of the Kentucky Wildcats, Auburn Tigers, Ohio State Buckeyes, Texas Longhorns, Texas Tech Red Raiders, Wisconsin Badgers, and more to help prepare...

Locked On: Bracket Breakdown, your guide to the College Basketball tournament

March 15, 2022 00:00 - 52 minutes

Full breakdown on how to fill out your bracket. From the biggest upsets to the Cinderella story, and all the favorites in the NCAA Tournament. Locked On anchor Kainani Stephens is joined by Locked On SEC’s Chris Gordy, Locked On Bets host Lee Sterling, and Locked On Zags host Andy Patton to break it all down.  They also turn to some local experts of the Kentucky Wildcats, Auburn Tigers, Ohio State Buckeyes, Texas Longhorns, Texas Tech Red Raiders, Wisconsin Badgers, and more to help prepare y...

What Pitt Men's Basketball, Jeff Capel Need in the Transfer Portal | James Conner Gets a BAG

March 14, 2022 22:05 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

Nick Farabaugh breaks down what Pitt Men's Basketball needs in the transfer portal to compete in 2022-23 in Capel's fifth-year. Are there templates they can look to copy? is there a possibility for Pitt to lose even more players in the portal, and if so, who may they lose? James Conner got his contract. Who won the deal, and how did Conner get here to begin with? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is It the Israel Abanikanda Show in Frank Cignetti's Offense, RB Room? Pitt Football Spring Takeaways w/ Dalton Coppola

March 11, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

Nick Farabaugh is joined by Dalton Coppola of the Pitt News to discuss Spring practice takeaways moving forward. How could the RB rotation work out? Could the Offensive Line see heavy shifts? Just how good does Konata Mumpfield look? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kedon Slovis vs Nick Patti: Who Will Pitt's Starting Quarterback Battle During the Spring?

March 10, 2022 06:20 - 32 minutes

Nick Farabaugh breaks down Kedon Slovis and Nick Patti's quarterback battle in the Spring. Why you should still think that Slovis is the likely starter, but don't discount Patti. What does Patti bring that could make him desirable? Then, we talk about Pitt MBB. A transfer target as already emerged, could they replace Mo Gueye? Then, we talk about the blueprint to follow. Who could Pitt follow to resurrect the team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kedon Slovis vs Nick Patti: Who Will Pitt's Starting Quarterback Battle During the Spring?

March 10, 2022 06:20 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

Nick Farabaugh breaks down Kedon Slovis and Nick Patti's quarterback battle in the Spring. Why you should still think that Slovis is the likely starter, but don't discount Patti. What does Patti bring that could make him desirable? Then, we talk about Pitt MBB. A transfer target as already emerged, could they replace Mo Gueye? Then, we talk about the blueprint to follow. Who could Pitt follow to resurrect the team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is This It For Jeff Capel at Pitt? Pitt Men's Basketball Falls to Boston College 66-46 in the ACC Tournament

March 09, 2022 05:45 - 30 minutes

Nick Farabaugh breaks down Jeff Capel and the state of Pitt Men's Basketball program after they wilted to Boston College at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Is there a reasonable path for Capel to return to the team next year? Is the buyout too much? What signs of optimism, if any, are there for the program? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is This It For Jeff Capel at Pitt? Pitt Men's Basketball Falls to Boston College 66-46 in the ACC Tournament

March 09, 2022 05:45 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MB

Nick Farabaugh breaks down Jeff Capel and the state of Pitt Men's Basketball program after they wilted to Boston College at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Is there a reasonable path for Capel to return to the team next year? Is the buyout too much? What signs of optimism, if any, are there for the program? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pitt Panthers CB Damarri Mathis Boosts Stock at NFL Combine, Pitt vs Boston College ACC Tournament Preview

March 08, 2022 06:09 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MB

Nick Farabuagh breaks down former Pitt CB Damarri Mathis's 2022 NFL Combine performance. Where may he land after an impressive showing in front of the NFL world? Then, he breaks down Pitt Men's Basketball and where they are headed. Could they make a bit of a run in the ACC Tournament? Or are they on the outside looking in? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why Kenny Pickett Eased Hand Size Concerns With Impressive Throwing Display at 2022 NFL Combine | w/ guest Alan Saunders

March 04, 2022 06:11 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MB

Nick Farabaugh is joined by Pittsburgh Sports Now Pitt and Steelers writer Alan Saunders. They talk about Kenny Pickett's journey to the NFL, his hand size concerns and why it is not insignificant, but also how he assuaged some concerns with Thursday's performance on the gridiron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kenny Pickett 2022 NFL Combine Interview: Pickett Tries to Address Hand Size Questions in Indianapolis

March 03, 2022 05:15 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MB

Nick Farabaugh, live from the Combine, brings Kenny Pickett's interview from the Combine. We continue discussion Pickett's hand size and whether it actually matters or not. Then, could Pickett actually improve his hand size and downplay the concerns to teams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pitt, Jeff Capel Prove that Mike Krzyzewski Coaching Tree is Not Always a Fruitful Endeavor

March 02, 2022 07:07 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

Nick Farabaugh breaks down Pitt's loss to Duke, including the encapsulation of the Jeff Capel era in a symbolic way, and why it might tell us that the Coach K coaching tree is not as fruitful as everyone hopes. Then, we talk about the individual performances in the game and why Pitt continues to need a point guard. We also discuss Buddy Mack's move to outside linebacker and why it could help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can Jeff Capel, Pitt Pull Off a Shocking Upset Over Coach K, Duke? | Crossover With Locked On Blue Devils

March 01, 2022 05:38 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

ick Farabaugh is joined by Locked On Blue Devils for a special crossover episode as Pitt gets ready to take on Duke tonight. What does Pitt need to do to potentially pull off one of the most shocking upsets of the season? What skillsets does Duke bring that'll give Pitt a ton of trouble? Can John Hugley bang down low with Mark Williams? Is there any answer for Paolo Banchero? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do Pat Narduzzi and Pitt's Defense Need to Add Another Linebacker? Could it Be De'Rickey Wright?

February 28, 2022 07:07 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MB

Nick Farabaugh breaks down the Pitt linebacker room before Spring practice starts on Monday. Did Pitt add enough to their linebacker room or could they land other linebackers? Could De'Rickey Wright be a possibility? Then, Nick discusses the Pitt Women's Basketball team. Is their future bright or is it darkening? Lastly, we recap the beginning of softball and baseball season. What is the trajectory of these two teams thus far? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

Do Pat Narduzzi and Pitt's Defense Need to Add Another Linebacker? Could it Be De'Rickey Wright?

February 28, 2022 07:07 - 33 minutes

Nick Farabaugh breaks down the Pitt linebacker room before Spring practice starts on Monday. Did Pitt add enough to their linebacker room or could they land other linebackers? Could De'Rickey Wright be a possibility? Then, Nick discusses the Pitt Women's Basketball team. Is their future bright or is it darkening? Lastly, we recap the beginning of softball and baseball season. What is the trajectory of these two teams thus far? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why Jeff Capel's Insane Buyout Number Likely Means He Returns for the 2022 Season

February 24, 2022 06:51 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Nick Farabaugh breaks down the reported buyout figures of Jeff Capel. In it, he discusses the impact of the figures and why it makes it likely to stay, the mistakes of Heather Lyke that led to this moment in the time, and why Capel getting another year as essentially a lame duck head coach is the worst case scenario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why Jeff Capel's Insane Buyout Number Likely Means He Returns for the 2022 Season

February 24, 2022 06:51 - 31 minutes

Nick Farabaugh breaks down the reported buyout figures of Jeff Capel. In it, he discusses the impact of the figures and why it makes it likely to stay, the mistakes of Heather Lyke that led to this moment in the time, and why Capel getting another year as essentially a lame duck head coach is the worst case scenario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pitt, Jeff Capel Falters Against Miami at Home: Is This Another Late Season Collapse by Capel's Team?

February 23, 2022 05:25 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

Nick Farabaugh breaks down Pitt's tough loss at home against the Miami Hurricanes. What were the causes for Pitt's blowout loss to the Hurricanes on Tuesday? Are things really that plausibly fixed in 2022? Is this the sign of another Pitt team getting away from Jeff Capel? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Miami vs Pitt Preview: Why Ithiel Horton is the Key, Kam McGusty and Isaiah Wong, and Keys to the Game

February 22, 2022 06:03 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MB

Nick Farabaugh breaks down Pitt's upcoming matchup against the Miami Hurricanes. Could Pitt find the magic twice and potentially pull off an upset against the Hurricanes? What would need to happen for that upset to come to fruition? Then, we discuss Pitt's dismissal of Jayla Everett. What effect does it have on Lance White's program? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pitt Men's Basketball Blows It at Home in 68-62 Loss to Georgia Tech | With Guest Stephen Gertz

February 21, 2022 03:00 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MB

Nick Farabaugh is joined by guest Stephen Gertz from Rivals Panther Lair to discuss Pitt's loss to Georgia Tech. After the loss, is the need for a point guard on next year's team underscored anymore? Is there any remedies for Pitt down the stretch to explain their inconsistent play? Is Mo Gueye even replaceable through the portal next season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why John Hugley Could Potentially Enter the NBA Draft, And Exploring the Exciting Growth of Femi Odukale

February 18, 2022 07:37 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MB

Nick Farabaugh breaks down why Pitt must defeat the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Saturday, and with Jeff Capel likely returning, why that game has become a must win game. In addition, could John Hugley potentially enter the NBA Draft in the coming year? Farabaugh breaks down the pros and cons. Then, he explores the growth of Femi Odukale and why it is so exciting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Hugley, Jeff Capel, and Pitt Men's Basketball STUN North Carolina in 76-67 Upset in Chapel Hill

February 17, 2022 04:03 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

Nick Farabaugh breaks down Pitt's massive 76-67. What does this say about the character of Pitt's basketball team? Is this the final nail to say that Jeff Capel will now return? Who stood out in the game as the key? John Hugley dominated Armando Bacot, what is his ceiling? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pitt vs UNC Men's Basketball Preview: John Hugley's Role, Armando Bacot, How Pitt Can Keep it Close, and Keys to the Game

February 16, 2022 05:30 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Nick Farbauagh breaks down Pitt vs UNC as the Panthers head down to Chapel Hill to face the Tar Heels. What does Pitt need to do to keep the game relatively competitive? Can John Hugley battle with Armando Bacot and lead the Panthers? Also, we discuss Pitt Women's Basketball. Does Lance White have the team heading in the right direction? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With 5 Games Left, Where Do Things Stand For Jeff Capel and Pitt Men's Basketball?

February 15, 2022 05:10 - 25 minutes - 24 MB

Pitt defeated NC State 71-69 Saturday at the Petersen Events Center in front of the best crowd of the year. However, how much does the win actually mean? With 5 games left to go, where did things actually stand for Jeff Capel and his future? What positives can be taken from the win over NC State and translated to the rest of the schedule? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pitt Legend Aaron Donald Wins Super Bowl With Los Angeles Rams, May Retire

February 14, 2022 05:15 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Aaron Donald finally accomplished the one thing that eluded him his entire career. The former Pitt Panther at last won a Super Bowl ring to round out his cache of accomplishments on the football field. However, now he is considering retirement as well. Is there really anything left for him to accomplish? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ithiel Horton, Jeff Capel, and Pitt Panthers Men's Basketball Knock Off Leonard Hamilton and Florids State, But Does It Matter?

February 10, 2022 05:45 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MB

Nick Farabaugh breaks down Pitt's victory over Florida State on the road in Tallahassee. What can we take away from this game? Despite the sloppy nature of it all what does this game mean for Ithiel Horton? Can John Hugley can out of the funk he is currently in? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why Former Pitt DB Louis Riddick Deserves to Be Steelers GM, Breaking Down Potential Pat Narduzzi Extension

February 09, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

Nick Farabaugh breaks down the reported extension that is coming for Pat Narduzzi and what that may mean for the length of the contract and how lucrative it may be. Then, Louis Riddick is reportedly interviewing for the Steelers GM job. Why should he get and how likely is he to get it? Then, what is the coaching of Pitt's offense revealing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pitt AD Heather Lyke Leaves Door Wide Open For Jeff Capel to be Fired, Pitt Wilts Against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg

February 08, 2022 03:30 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

Nick Farabaugh breaks down Pitt AD Heather Lyke's comments about Jeff Capel and the Men's Basketball program. What is her stance and can we really breakdown what it is from her comments? Is Jeff Capel's second collapse occurring yet again? Why did Pitt get beat by Virginia Tech so badly? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why Pitt's Hire of Tiquan Underwood is a Great One, and When Fighting Back Just Isn't Enough for Pitt Men's Basketball

February 07, 2022 05:35 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

Nick Farabaugh breaks down Pitt's hire of WR Coach/Passing Game Coordinator Tiquan Underwood. What does he bring to the table? What areas will he recruit? What's the overall impression of him around the NCAA? Then, Pitt MBB struggled against Virginia Tech, how do you evaluate the game overall? How is Frank Cignetti's recruiting going to affect Pitt's QB recruiting? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kenny Pickett and Damarri Mathis Interviews: Recapping Pitt's Week at the Senior Bowl

February 04, 2022 09:02 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

Pitt had three prospects down in Mobile, but Kenny Pickett was the biggest one. How did he end up performing and what was his biggest boon overall to his draft stock? Did he get passed over by others? Did Damarri Mathis solidify himself by working in the slot? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices