Pitt Players Vying For Super Bowl
by CardiacHill on Jan 22, 2026 1:00 PM EST
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PrintWith the conference championship games this weekend at least one former Panther is guaranteed a Super Bowl ring.
In the NFC, the 49ers feature the most Pitt players - tight end Nate Byham on offense, cornerback Shawntae Spencer on defense, and punter Andy Lee on special teams. Lee, in particular, has been flat out amazing this season. It might not be all that fun to watch a punter, but Lee has been maybe the best this year. He averaged an NFL-best 50.9 yards in the regular season and is also leading all punters in the playoffs with a 49.5-yard average.
On the other side, fullback Henry Hynoski will line up for the Giants. Hynoski hasn't factored in as a rusher this season, but he has done some blocking and caught 12 balls out of the backfield.
Over in the AFC, veteran tight end Kris Wilson plays for the Ravens. Wilson's one of those guys you don't hear much from, but he's been in the league for eight years. He didn't have a catch this season, but came up big, scoring a touchdown in the playoff win against the Texans last weekend.
For the Patriots, fullback Lousaka Polite is on the team. He probably won't play all that much as he was just signed in December and only had one carry in last week's playoff game against the Broncos, though.
Someone's going to end up with a ring and that's a good thing.
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Henry!
My vote is for Henry Hynoski and the NY Giants. I grew up about 45 minutes from where he played his HS ball - Southern Columbia.
Go Big Blue!
by NDL on Jan 22, 2026 5:26 PM EST reply actions
I know Im not making a lot of friends with this
But as a Pats fan I gotta go for Polite to get a ring
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by oaklandzoo12 on Jan 22, 2026 5:46 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Wowwwwww
Hyno the Rhino had a killer game…what a blocker and tough runner.
Dave Wanny Disciple. Another, that is.
by H.LandPitt on Jan 22, 2026 10:33 PM EST reply actions
As a Niners fan
Not too happy about the outcome, obviously, but Hynoski looked like a truck out there. Glad to see him play well.
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by CardiacHill on Jan 23, 2026 1:07 AM EST up reply actions
9ers, eh?
You have a great squad, looking much better than my team across the bay, yes, the dysfunctional one in Silver and Black.
I have a feeling you will be back there next season.
by H.LandPitt on Jan 23, 2026 8:26 AM EST up reply actions
Also, just realized
that Dorin Dickerson is on the practice squad for New England. Or at least he was at some point this season.
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by oaklandzoo12 on Jan 22, 2026 11:01 PM EST reply actions
Henry was still on the field for last plays of the game, blocking for Jacobs
Cool stuff
by H.LandPitt on Jan 22, 2026 11:14 PM EST up reply actions
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