The Morning Pitt: 3/18/2026 - Can Jeff Capel build a winning roster?
Release Date: 03/18/2026
The Morning Pitt: 4/29/2026 - How could the NCAA's five-for-five rule affect Pitt?
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The NCAA is on the verge of passing a new rule that would allow student-athletes to have five years of eligibility. If that rule gets enacted, how could it impact Pitt? We're looking at the implications for Pitt football and Pitt basketball on the Wednesday edition of the Morning Pitt.
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The Morning Pitt: 4/28/2026 - Victory Heights, a much-needed upgrade and maybe a eulogy
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After taking a tour of Pitt's new Victory Heights facility, we were left with mixed feelings. On one hand, the building is spectacular, a tremendous asset for the Pitt athletic programs that will call it home and a treat for fans who visit. On the other hand, seeing the new facility felt like it might be the beginning of an end in college sports - or maybe just one final hurrah. We're talking about all of that and more on today's Morning Pitt.
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The Morning Pitt: 4/27/2026 - Monday thoughts on the NFL Draft, Pitt baseball and more
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It's the Monday after the NFL Draft and we're thinking about Pitt's lack of representation in the Draft, how the Panthers' baseball team bounced back in a huge way and a lot more on today's Morning Pitt.
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The Morning Pitt Mailbag: 4/24/2026 - Receiver comps, the NFL Draft, hoops schedules and more
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What's the best comparison for Pitt's group of receivers this season? Will any Pitt players get drafted beyond Kyle Louis? What would be the Panthers' ideal non-conference schedule in basketball? Answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.
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The Morning Pitt: 4/23/2025 - Ranking Pitt's eight transfers
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Pitt has added eight new basketball players from the transfer portal this offseason, and today we're ranking them from No. 8 to No. 1. Which newcomer will help the Panthers the most this season? Which transfer was the biggest get? All that and more on the Thursday edition of the Morning Pitt.
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The Morning Pitt: 4/22/2026 - Pitt lands its first defensive recruit in the 2027 class
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Pitt got some recruiting news on Tuesday, as linebacker prospect Walter Hudson committed to the Panthers. On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at what Hudson brings to Pitt, how he fits in the defense, how Pitt's recruiting class has come together, whether recruiting still matters and a lot more.
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The Morning Pitt: 4/21/2026 - What did we learn about Pitt's defense this spring?
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Pitt entered spring camp with plenty of questions on defense; now that camp is over, how many of those questions have been answered? On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at the defense - what surprised us, who stood out, which questions we still have and a lot more.
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The Morning Pitt: 4/20/2026 - What did we learn about Pitt's offense this spring?
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Now that spring camp is over, we're looking back at what we learned over the course of camp and we're starting with the offense. What stood out the most on offense this spring? Which questions were answered and which are still lingering? What were the biggest surprises? All that and more on the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt.
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The Morning Pitt Mailbag: 4/17/2026 - Which team will make you happier this season?
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When it's all said and done, which team will make you happier next season: Pitt football or Pitt basketball? Plus, what were the biggest surprises in spring camp? Who should start at shooting guard? And what's the best comp for Mason Heintschel? Answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.
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The Morning Pitt: 4/15/2026 - Another transfer brings Pitt's roster into focus
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Pitt added another transfer on Tuesday, and now the Panthers' 2026-27 roster is really coming into focus. How does A'lahn Sumler fit with the other pieces Pitt had brought in? What does the Panthers' roster look like now? And is this group starting to get your attention? All that and more on the Wednesday edition of the Morning Pitt.
info_outlineIf Pitt is going to run it back with Jeff Capel, then this offseason is crucially important. Can Capel and his staff build a winning roster? Today, we're looking at Capel's history with transfers and breaking down what general manager Jay Kuntz adds to the equation. All that and more the Wednesday edition of the Morning Pitt.