On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about two Pitt players who made the "freaks list." Plus, should there be any hesitation when it comes to burning redshirts? All that and more on the Morning Pitt.

We've got a lot to cover on today's Morning Pitt after Pat Narduzzi made two personnel announcements on Monday. Plus, we're looking at Pitt's four-stars and how they'll fit in this season.

Pitt has major question marks along the defensive line, but after one week of camp, there seems to be some rising optimism for the tackles. On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at the interior linemen and who's standing out at that position.

The Steelers have historically been known for their great defense, and along the way their defensive unit has made memorable and even Super Bowl winning plays. In this episode, we will look back at some of the more significant moments in Steelers defensive history. Find Pittsburgh sports gear and support the show at Fanatics! Connect with the show:…

We've football and basketball to discuss as we're breaking down several things Jeff Capel said yesterday and taking questions on Pitt football in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.

Pitt opened training camp yesterday, and we've got thoughts on what we saw, what we heard and a lot more.

Pitt opens training camp in the South Side today. What are the biggest storylines for the Panthers? What do they need to do for 2024 to be a success? We're getting you ready for camp with our preview episode of the Morning Pitt.

After breaking down a lot of the positions on yesterday's Morning Pitt, we're turning our attention to the big picture. What have nine years with Pat Narduzzi brought to the Pitt football program?

Pitt starts training camp this week, so what should you say if someone asks you how the Panthers will be this season? We've got a full rundown on the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt.

We dive deep into the storied rivalries that define Pitt athletics. From the legendary "Backyard Brawl" to the intense battles against Penn State and Notre Dame, we explore the matchups that have fueled the passion of Pitt fans for generations. REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in betwee…

What will Pitt's first five plays of the season be? Has the emphasis on redshirting changed? Is Pitt hoops building a family? Answers to all of that and more in today's Morning Pitt Mailbag.

When Pitt opens training camp next week, which position battles will we be watching the closest? Here's a breakdown of the top five battles to watch.

Pat Narduzzi spoke to the media at the ACC's Football Kickoff yesterday, and there were five notable things he said. We're breaking them down on today's Morning Pitt.

Rodney Hammond seems like the clubhouse leader to be the No. 1 back for Pitt this season, but will he be in that role? And if he is, will he excel? On today's Morning Pitt, we're breaking down the running back position. Plus: a look at a big-time non-conference game for Pitt hoops. Be sure to subscribe to Panther-Lair.com on YouTube to never miss a…

Pitt's 2024 season will come down to the performance of the offense, and the performance of the offense will come down to the quarterback, so on today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the quarterback. Is Nate Yarnell ready to be the man for the Panthers?

We combed through the Pittsburgh Sports Memories archives to bring you 10 stories of feuds involving Pittsburgh sports figures. Some were with opponents, some were with teammates, and even some were with entire cities! These feuds created divisions that either motivated or damaged our favorite sports teams. Find Pittsburgh sports gear and support t…

In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we've got questions about Pitt recruiting, Kyle Louis, Jeff Capel's new contract and a lot more.

Pitt announced a new contract extension for Jeff Capel on Wednesday, and on today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about why Capel got the deal and what it means for the Panthers going forward.

Pitt will have a lot of new faces in prominent roles on defense this season. Which players are poised for a breakout year? We're breaking down five top candidates on today's Morning Pitt.

Pitt needs a major turnaround on offense this season, and on today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at five players who could be poised for breakout performances in 2024.

Pitt had a busy week last week, and we're recapping all of it: from a coveted offensive line prospect's commitment to a surprise specialist and an impressive pro debut, we've got a lot to cover on today's Morning Pitt.

We cover the notable radio, print, and TV personalities who brought us closer to our favorite teams. Some of these folks were the soundtrack for our favorite sporting events. Some of them informed us with inside information. Some of them even shocked us. But each had a voice and personality that was distinctly Pittsburgh. REWIND is a series of our …

In this week's Mailbag, we have one question: What are the top five recruiting classes of the Narduzzi era? That's a great question and a fun topic to dig into, so let's do it: a full ranking of Pat Narduzzi's recruiting classes since 2016.

We've got a special guest on today's Morning Pitt: former Pitt player and current Pitt assistant coach Gilbert Brown. He's also the head coach of the Zoo Crew team in this year's TBT, and we spoke with Brown about putting that roster together, Pitt's current roster and some of his memories as a Panther.…

On today's Morning Pitt, we're joined by Amsal Delalic, the 6'7" Bosnian wing who is joining the Panthers as a freshman this season. From his roots as the son of a basketball player to the process that landed him at Pitt, Delalic has an interesting story and we covered a lot of ground in this conversation.…

On today's Morning Pitt, we're joined by new Pitt center Cam Corhen. The last time we saw Cam Corhen, he was scoring a career-high 25 points against the Panthers while playing for Florida State. Now he's ready to be a featured center for Pitt, and we spoke to him about the role he anticipates having with the Panthers, his experience with the team s…

On today's Morning Pitt, we're sitting down with Pitt guard Damian Dunn, who joined the Panthers as a transfer from Houston this offseason. What led Dunn to Pitt? How does he fit into the Panthers' backcourt? And what have been his impressions of Pitt's other guards? We covered all of that and more in our conversation.…

The final games of Pittsburgh sports legends featured a wide range of characteristics. While some legends got to have a storybook finale, others had the end come because of sudden injury, because of tragedy, and even because of falling in love! In this episode, we will recount the last hurrahs of several local sports heroes. Find Pittsburgh sports …

We've got a lot to talk about in this week's Mailbag, ranging from questions about the recruiting class and hoops scoring leaders to the vanilla offense and defensive tackle rotations. Check it out in today's Morning Pitt.

Chris Peak and Jim Hammett from Panther-Lair.com got together Wednesday night for this week's Panther-Lair Show and talked about the state of Pitt recruiting and a lot more with comments and questions from Pitt fans.

Pitt has 10 defensive commitments in the 2025 recruiting class so far. Who have the coaches landed on that side of the ball? How many more defensive recruits do they want? And who could they add to the class? Plus, an extended look at a commonly-held belief about Pitt's 2023 defense. All that and more on today's Morning Pitt.…

Pitt's recruiting class sits at 21 commitments, and on today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at the staff's next step when it comes to recruiting offensive prospects.

Pitt hit the triple on Monday, landing commitments from three priority defensive targets. On today's Morning Pitt, we're breaking down the newest commits, how they fit into the Panthers' defense and a lot more.

Pitt has a chance to open July in a big way, as three of the Panthers' priority targets will be announcing their commitments today. We're getting the day started by breaking down all three targets, their top choices and where Pitt stands on today's Morning Pitt.

Staying home is great but sometimes you have to leave home to have a great adventure. In this episode we will look at the prominent sports personalities who were born and raised in Pittsburgh but who went on to have most of their success elsewhere. REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in be…

In this week's Mailbag, we've got questions about the Pitt staff's recruiting ability, the state of the defensive line and a lot more.

With a bunch of new commitments, the looming NBA Draft and a lot more going on in Pitt sports, there was no shortage of topics to cover on this week's Panther-Lair Show.

After Mason Alexander's commitment on Wednesday, Pitt looks like it is lining up another strong group of defensive backs in the 2025 recruiting class. On today's Morning Pitt, we're breaking down the secondary commitments and a lot more.

After the June rush of commitments, Pitt has six receivers and running backs in the 2025 recruiting class. Do the Panthers need that many? We're breaking down the situation on today's Morning Pitt.

With the official visits done for the month, we're looking back at what 25 days of June have brought for Pitt in recruiting, from visits to commitments and more.

Pitt closed June with a strong weekend, as the Panthers landed four commitments on the final official visit of the month. On today's Morning Pitt, we're breaking down the new commits, how they fit into the class and a lot more.

We chat with author Jim Bellano to discuss his new book “Fond Memories From the Forgettable Decade: A Sports Fan's Attempt to Rehabilitate the 1970s”. Jim talks about how he as a New York kid became a huge fan of the Steelers and Pirates, and we get into some of the great memories from that era. Find Jim's book here: Amazon | Barnes & Noble Find Pi…

I 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.…

In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're taking questions on the state of Pitt recruiting, what the offense will look like and a lot more. Be sure to subscribe to Panther-Lair.com on YouTube to never miss any of our exclusive Pitt video content.

It was all recruiting on this week's Panther-Lair Show, as we were breaking down Pitt's newest commitment, the final official visit weekend, the current state of the recruiting class and a lot more with comments and questions from Pitt fans.

Pitt landed a commitment from a top in-state player yesterday, and on today's Morning Pitt, we're breaking down Shawn Lee's commitment. Plus, we've got a preview of the final official visit weekend.

Pat Narduzzi announced a change to Pitt's coaching staff on Tuesday, naming safeties coach Cory Sanders assistant head coach. What does that promotion mean and why did Sanders get it? We're breaking it down on today's Morning Pitt.

With 12 commitments on board, how is Pitt's 2025 recruiting class coming together? We're breaking down the future Panthers and more on today's Morning Pitt.

Pitt's second official visit weekend produced just one commit. Who did the Panthers land? And what happened with the other recruits who visited? All that and more on today's Morning Pitt.

In life, people’s mistakes can be opportunities for growth and reflection, but in sports, they torment us as fans for years to come! In this episode, we will look at some the biggest on the field blunders in Pittsburgh sports history. There are some which we can laugh about and some which still evoke strong emotion, but all remind us that indeed no…