Pitt Panther Rants and other Sports Rant
348 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★ - 19 ratingsEverything Pitt for Sports Drink. Just ramblings of Pitt Football, Hoops, and whatever comes to mind.
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Pitt Football Adds More, Bub to the Green Room
June 21, 2024 20:31 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBI talk about my Father's Day weekend along with memories from Ocean City. Pitt Football added some more verbal commits and Bub Carrington got an invite to the Green Room for the NBA Draft. Steelers extended Mike Tomlin and they're headed for Hard Knocks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pittsburgh Can't Let Go of Kenny Pickett
June 10, 2024 22:39 - 25 minutes - 23 MBKenny Chesney was in town, and some Kenny Pickett jokes went around. It's June which means Wanny Claus is blessing Pitt Football with commits. Oakland is changing, which mean's we're getting old. People don't like Caitlyn Clark fans, but these kind of fanbases aren't anything new. I also talk NIL and College Sports See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pitt Football Players go Portal-ing
April 18, 2024 16:40 - 27 minutes - 25 MBPitt Football had its Spring Game. There was not much to look at it. After that, Pitt lost two key defensive players to the portal. Pitt Hoops added two key pieces for next season. WNBA had its draft. Caitlin Clark had her press conference in Indiana where things got pretty awkward. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
March Madness Concludes
April 10, 2024 15:49 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBMarch Madness ended for both the Men's and Women's tournaments. South Carolina went 39-0 and Caitlyn Clark wrapped up her NCAA Career. So what's next for women's hoops? UConn repeated as champs. Danny Hurley was never coming to Pitt despite the old tweets. Duquesne Beer is making another comeback. What's some other things we'd like to see make a comeback? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. ...
Bub Carrington to the NBA, CFB Super-league, March Madness, Century 3 Mall
April 04, 2024 16:36 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBBub Carrington declares for the NBA Draft as Pitt Hoops will have to fill that void. The Final Four for Men's and Women's Hoops has been set. I talk about all the sideshow stories in regards to Iowa-LSU. College Football may head to a Super League....as we've heard before. Century 3 Mall is finally being demolished. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
March Madness
April 01, 2024 17:10 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBIt's March Madness for the Women's and Men's College Basketball. I talk about the rising popularity on Women's College Hoops. I talk LSU and Iowa. Can Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese finally get WNBA to skyrocket? I told about the Men's tournament and why media people can't just admit when they're wrong. Pitt Hoops lost some players in the transfer portal. John Scheyer and Hubert Davis are going to have to deliver at their respective schools. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...
Steelers Make Moves, Aaron Donald Retires, Pitt Hoops Season Ends, Duquesne is Dancing
March 18, 2024 16:09 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBA lot of things happened this past week. Steelers sign Russell Wilson and trade for Justin Fields. Mason Rudolph and Kenny Pickett are out. Aaron Donald retires along with Pitt Hoops ending their season missing the NCAA tournament. Duquesne Dukes return to the dance! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pitt Hoops, Pitt Fooball, NFL, Steelers, NBA
March 08, 2024 15:59 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBPitt Hoops was once dead is now rolling and on the bubble. I talk about the latest changes in Pitt Football. The NIL has coaches with options leaving and others with no choice but to adapt. I talk about the NFL Playoffs. Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen are good QB's. They just have to deal with Patrick Mahomes. There's too much weirdness in Steeler nation over the QB Situation. Finally, you can't improve the NBA All Star Game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo...
Pitt Football, Steelers, ACC Mess
January 13, 2024 02:17 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBPitt Football concluded their season a while back and I recap it along with the changes. Steelers finished their regular season. I talk about the quarterback situation along with Mike Tomlin and Bill Cowher. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jurk Out: Pitt Changes its QB
October 06, 2023 15:38 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBIt’s been reported that Phil Jurkovec is no longer the starting QB at Pitt. In fact, he’s been demoted to 3rd string. A change was needed, but there’s a lot more work to be done. I talk this weekend’s ACC and Top 25 games along with some Steelers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pitt loses to Virginia Tech
October 03, 2023 19:17 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBPitt loses its fourth straight and this one wasn’t even close. I talk about the game and what happened around the ACC along with the Top 25. Steelers got dominated by the Texans on Sunday. What’s next? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pitt loses to North Carolina
September 26, 2023 16:07 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBPitt Football drops 1-3 and I really have nothing. I talk about Wilson Phillips and how their run was similar to Pitt’s. I recap the rest the of the ACC and Top 25. Coach Prime has us all invested in college football this year. Steelers win another one, and what’s going on Travis Kelce with Taylor Swift? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pitt loses to West Virginia
September 20, 2023 15:06 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBPitt lost to its rival on Saturday night. I talk about the game and Pat Narduzzi possibly being stuck in his own ways. Looking at the ACC, this is going to be a tough year. Steelers won on Monday night, but there’s work to be done. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pitt takes on West Virginia
September 15, 2023 18:30 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBPitt lost a heartbreaker to Cincinnati, so our enthusiasm for this backyard brawl is shot. Phil Jurokovec hated the booing and Pat Narduzzi was beside himself. I talk about this weekend’s ACC and Top 25 games. Steelers got beat on Sunday and I feel Kenny Pickett really needs to take leap this year. Mel Tucker is out at Michigan State. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pitt takes on Cincinnati
September 08, 2023 15:27 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBAnother Saturday of college football is upon us. Pitt takes on Cincinnati this Saturday. I talk about the game and the River City Rivalry. I give me thoughts on this weekend’s ACC and Top 25 games. NFL kicks off this week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pitt takes down Wofford
September 05, 2023 15:42 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBCollege Football is back! I talk about Chick-Fil-A salsa then to ACC Expansion. I’m not crazy about the additions of SMU, Cal, and Stanford. I also get the reasons they’ve been added. Pitt opens with a win over Wofford and Coastal Chaos has already hit the ACC. Plus, Deion Sanders opens with a win! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Stop asking Penn State
September 01, 2023 17:13 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBCollege football kicks off this weekend. I talk about the upcoming games and around the ACC. There’s been some more chatter about Pitt-Penn State. I see why Pitt keeps asking Penn State, but I feel it’s time to move on. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pitt Football 2023 Kicks Off
August 29, 2023 15:56 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBPitt Football is back! I give my thoughts on the upcoming season and my thoughts on how the ACC plays out. ACC is still trying expand. Can they add SMU, Cal, and Stanford? Pitt Basketball dismisses Dior Johnson. I talk about the timing on this. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
College Football Expansion, Pitt and the NIL, and Pitt recruiting
August 23, 2023 20:47 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBMy first podcast in months. I catch up on some things. I talk about what’s going on with College Football expansion. I dive into Pat Narduzzi’s comments about the NIL that make people cry. In the meantime, Pitt is adapting with the times. I close out talking about Pitt’s recruiting class. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pitt Hoops Concludes Their Season
March 25, 2023 00:36 - 26 minutes - 24 MBI take in the Houston Rodeo and a New Kids on the Block concert. Pitt Hoops concluded their season on a high note and gave us some March Memories. I give my thoughts on the NCAA Tournament and Pitt Women’s Hoops. My uncle passed away and he had one more Pitt memory before he passed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pitt Hoops wraps up Regular Season
March 08, 2023 14:19 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBPitt Hoops finished their regular performing well above anyone’s expectations. They almost won the ACC Regular season title. Jeff Capel won ACC coach of the year and the players got plenty of accolades. Lance White was relieved of his duties of Pitt Women’s head coach. What’s next for that program? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Super Bowl, Grammy’s, Revis in Canton, and Pitt Hoops
February 17, 2023 23:34 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBI talk about the Super Bowl and my experience trying a different bar. I give my thoughts on the Super Bowl and Rihanna’s halftime performance. Darrelle Revis is heading to Canton. Pitt Hoops is tops in gambling this season and I talk about the Grammy’s. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pitt Hoops is Cooking
February 10, 2023 14:59 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBI start off by talking about the start of the XFL. The Super Bowl is this Sunday and I like the Eagles in this one. Jeff Capel has found a recipe that is working for Pitt Hoops, and he is cooking. I close out by giving my recommendations for Valentine’s. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pitt Football Ends on a High Note
January 12, 2023 23:01 - 26 minutes - 24 MBPitt ends their season ranked in the polls with a win over UCLA. I talk about the game, and what was missing from the offense: leadership. Nick Patti had better command of the offense and kept it going facing adversity. Pitt Hoops is off to an awesome start. I talk about their recent games and what’s been going right. The Steelers ended at 9-8, but there’s plenty to look forward to next season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...
Pitt takes on UCLA
December 29, 2022 20:12 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBPitt plays UCLA tomorrow in the Sun Bowl. I give my thoughts on the game. I talk Pitt Hoops and their handling of Dior Johnson. I give some more thoughts on Franco Harris. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Franco Harris Passes Away
December 22, 2022 15:30 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBWe saw two people leave the Football World. Franco Harris passed away at 72. Mike Leach passed away at 61. I talk about the Immaculate Reception and it’s importance. Pat Narduzzi has triggered the college football world once again. I close out by talking about my challenges trapping raccoons. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pitt Football heads to the Sun Bowl
December 16, 2022 15:59 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBPitt Football finished its season. I give my thoughts on the season. The NIL and Transfer Portal have folks going nut. I feel things will work itself out. I talk about the College Football Playoffs and the ACC. Kenny Pickett got another concussion. Should the Steelers think of drafting another QB if this keeps up? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pitt’s Reign at the Top of ACC Ends
October 25, 2022 16:14 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBPitt’s reign as ACC Champion ended on Saturday night at Louisville. I give me thoughts on it all. Kenny Pickett is having his struggles as well. Eventually, he’s going to have to get it done somehow. I recap the ACC and Top 25 games. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Izzy to the Hizzy
October 19, 2022 15:26 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBPitt was on a bye week this past week. I talk about their win over Virginia Tech and Izzy breaking Tony Dorsett’s single game record. I look at how the season has gone and what can we expect for the rest of the season. The Steelers could have a QB controversy if Mitch Trubisky plays next game and does well. Pitt Hoops suspends another player and this one seems real bad. Penn State loses and Jordan Addison is hurt. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...
Pitt tries to Rebound Against Virginia Tech
October 06, 2022 17:52 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBPitt tries to rebound this Saturday playing the Virginia Tech Hokies at home this Saturday. For as Pitt to be talented and deep at receiver, no one has really stepped up. I talk this weekends ACC and Top Games. I bitch about Pumpkin Spice and Almond stuff. I talk Halloween candy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pitt Gets Stung by the Yellow Jackets
October 04, 2022 15:39 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBIn a weird weekend of college football, Pitt was one of the many victims, losing to Georgia Tech after they just fired their coach. Where does Pitt from here? Wisconsin fires Paul Chryst in mid-season. Kenny Pickett makes his Steelers debut. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pitt takes on Georgia Tech
September 30, 2022 19:12 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBI talk Pitt-Georgia Tech. I think it’ll be more of the same from last week. I also talk about this weekend’s ACC and Top 25 games See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pitt defeats Rhode Island
September 27, 2022 14:53 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBPitt knocks off Rhode Island in a lethargic effort. Then again, maybe it’s not that big of a deal because of the injuries. I talk about the ACC and Top 25 games. The Browns used to fear the Steelers. Rihanna is performing for the Super Bowl and Brett Favre is back in the headlines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pitt takes on Rhode Island
September 22, 2022 16:56 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBPitt takes on Rhode Island this week. I give my thoughts on the upcoming game. I also give my thoughts on this week’s ACC and Top 25 games See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pitt defeats Western Michigan
September 20, 2022 21:47 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBPitt avenges last season’s loss with a win at Western Michigan. Pitt’s also been hit by the injury bug it seems. My discussion of the game turns into talks about Cop Drama’s and the movie “Airheads”. I recap the rest of the college football weekend before closing out with the Steelers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pitt seeks Revenge on Western Michigan
September 16, 2022 22:21 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBPitt faces Western Michigan in a rematch of last year’s disappointing loss. I think things will be different this time around regardless of who starts at QB. While I’m talking Pitt and college football, I’m checking out the NFL game on Amazon Prime. So far, I like. I give my thoughts on this weekend’s ACC and Top 25 Games. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pitt loses to Tennessee
September 12, 2022 19:07 - 25 minutes - 23 MBPitt drops a heartbreaker in overtime to Tennessee. I vent about the receivers and QB situation. Kedon Slovis erased any doubts I had in him, it sucks he got injured. I talk about the rest of the ACC and Top 25 games. The Steelers beat the Bengals as I talk some NFL See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Around the ACC and Top 25
September 07, 2022 14:59 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBWe had a full weekend of college football. I recap the ACC and Top 25 games. Kenny Pickett is now the backup QB for the Steelers. I wouldn’t get too worked up over depth charts. I also discuss teams you shouldn’t schedule outside of conference. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pitt takes down the Hoopies
September 03, 2022 00:33 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBThe Backyard Brawl resumed on Thursday and I’m still trying to process it all. I give my thoughts on the game. Usually in these types of games, Pitt loses. Pitt managed to pull it off despite the chaos. Can they clean it up in time for Tennessee? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2022 Pitt Football Thoughts
August 29, 2022 20:33 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBWell it’s game week and another Pitt Football season is upon us! I talk about the Backyard Brawl. I give my thoughts on Pitt’s season. I predict their wins along with who wins the ACC. I close out by mentioning my thoughts on how the other conferences will play out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pat Narduzzi: Mouth of the North
August 24, 2022 11:53 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBMy kids are back in school. I talk about their summer. Pat Narduzzi knows his audience, so he will always piss Big Ten media folks, especially in Pittsburgh. This season is an important one for Pitt. Kenny Pickett seems to be settled in with the Steelers. My thought on Manti Te’o turned into a discussion about John Cusack movies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Conference Expansion Stops for Now
July 20, 2022 17:46 - 33 minutes - 31 MBIt seems college football expansion has stopped for now. PAC-12 is trying to stay together. The ACC should be fine for now. There was rumor that Jordan Addison isn’t happy at USC due to the promises not delivered. I talk about both sides of this argument. Le’Veon Bell isn’t playing for now and I look back at what happened in 2018. I talk the movie “Last Dragon” and open some hockey cards. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...
Heinz Field is No More
July 14, 2022 17:11 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBThe name on the football stadium will no longer be Heinz Field. I tell folks that life goes on. Pitt Football added more commits and I talk more expansion. I then do some football back breaks and more songs from the summer of 2001. What Zach Wilson did was a genius move and I explain. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
College Football Expansion is Back
July 11, 2022 13:52 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBThe Big Ten added UCLA and USC. I wonder if we should even be concerned about this? I look at the other expansion possibilities as well. For Pitt and the ACC, if may just be business as usual. I finish by looking at the summer of 2001. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pat Signals and Twitter Trolls
June 27, 2022 12:47 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBSome more Pat Signals were tweeted. Of course some PSU trolls came out of the woodwork. I talk about the commits and the trolls. Tony Siragusa passed away so I talked 2001 Steelers-Ravens. I then close it out by opening up more football cards. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
More Pat Signals, Pitt Hoops, Strip Clubs, and Sports Cards
June 22, 2022 15:26 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBPitt Football got more commits and Pitt Hoops added another player. The month of June gets better. SirVocea Dennis had schools entice him to transfer and I felt some of the comments were telling. I added a few more strip club stories. I then open some packs of 1991 Action Packed Football where I complain about all the money I spent went into worthless cards. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...
Pat Signals, Pitt Hoops, and Strip Clubs
June 15, 2022 14:32 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBIt’s the month of June for Pat Signals. Pitt Football got plenty of verbal commits the start the month of June! Pitt Hoops landed a big recruit and things seem to be looking up for them. I close out the show with strip club stories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jordan Addison heads to USC, Jeff Capel is building a roster
June 02, 2022 15:20 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBIt’s been a while. I talk about what I’ve been up to. I’m back playing Madden on PS4. What the standard breakfast and the cost? Jordan Addison officially heads to USC and I give my thoughts on it. Jeff Capel looks to be putting together a roster for Pitt Hoops. Can they coach these new players? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Kenny Pickett gets Drafted, Jordan Addison goes Transfer Portal
May 04, 2022 17:18 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBKenny Pickett got drafted by the Steelers, but that wasn’t the only fun that happened for Pitt. Jordan Addison was said to enter the transfer portal. I give my thoughts on Kenny and the Pitt players in the drafts. I talk about what happened with Jordan Addison. Then I talk Pitt Men’s and Women’s Hoops. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Narduzzi Extension, Pitt Hoops, and March Madness
April 06, 2022 14:19 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBMarch Madness wrapped up and I give my thoughts on it. Pat Narduzzi gets a well deserved extension. Heather Lyke addressed the Pitt Hoops situation and it’s time for us to move on. It’s also time for us to move on from Jamie Dixon. Also, Gary McGhee didn’t die. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.