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Golden Panthers??

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Here's an image of a Pittsburgh Bicentennial pennant featuring the Pirates, Steelers, and Pitt. What's interesting is that Pitt is called the Golden Panthers. I have never seen or heard of this before. When did Pitt drop the golden?

Pitt gymnastics upsets No. 15 New Hampshire

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The Pitt gymnastics team is only 2-5 on the season, but pulled off a big upset of No. 15 New Hampshire this weekend, squeaking out a 193.550-193.275 victory.

New Trib Article on Pitt soccer coach Jay Vidovich

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The Panthers recently hired national championship coach Jay Vidovich and the Trib has a great story on his hiring. Some key details - Pitt stepped up big time in the salary department, Vidovich reached out to Pitt (not the other way around), and some lofty expectations for the soccer program.

Heinz Field ranks No. 28 in FBS stadium experience

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Heinz Field often gets a bit of a bum rap when it comes to providing a good college football experience. But Stadium Journey's recent rankings have the Panthers' home relatively high and in the upper half of P5 teams.

Pitt wrestling holds at No. 20 in rankings

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The Pitt wrestling team held at No. 20 in the most recent NCAA wrestling rankings released on Tuesday. The Panthers weren't in action and there was little movement in the polls this week. Pitt will be in the Midlands Championships this weekend.

Former Pitt coach Mike Haywood hired at Texas Southern

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Former Pitt football coach remained mostly out of sight after he and the school parted ways following domestic battery charges (that were later dropped). He didn't even coach one game for Pitt but will always be No. 1 in our hearts, amirite?

Haywood is now back in football as a head coach and reportedly agreed to a four-year deal with Texas Southern. The article mentions he has been working in the private sector since the Pitt job and Haywood said he has spent the last few years consulting for universities and high schools.

4* Recruit Decommits from OSU, Pitt possibly in running

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George Hill decommits from OSU. Michigan State and Pitt possible destinations.

WVU gloats about cheating in '75 Brawl

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Iowa forum finds Pitt lookalikes

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