Its tough being a head coach. Nobody signs up for the job without knowing the consequences. The scrutiny is intense. Men or women's sports. Especially at a Power 5 school. Pitt hoops has vastly underperformed for the past 4 years. The new coaching hires of Jeff Capel (Men) and Lance White (Women) in March and April of 2018 respectively have really struggled to progress even the slightest from their predecessors (Kevin Stallings and Suzie McConnell-Serio respectively). READ MORE
Heather Lyke Articles
The State of the Zoonion: Pitt Hoops on the Rise
Coming off of a surprise sweep of the North Carolina Tar Heels, DreamBackfield.com takes a look at the State of the Zoonion and where the Pitt men's basketball program is today. READ MORE
Penn State at Fault for Keystone Classic not being Renewed
As we approach the last Pitt-Penn State game at Heinz Field for the foreseeable future, we examine how Penn State is at fault for the series not being renewed. READ MORE
Pitt in the ACC: A Look Back at the First Five Years
The 5th anniversary of Pitt joining the Atlantic Coast Conference occurred last month. How have the first five years gone? Where does Pitt stand in the ACC hierarchy? And what is Pitt's outlook for the future in the ACC? READ MORE
Pat Narduzzi Faces a Pivotal Season
After a disappointing 5-7 campaign in 2017, Pitt Football coach Pat Narduzzi enters an important season that could determine long-term future as the Panther's Head Coach. READ MORE
Pitt AD: Heather Lyke Discusses Pitt’s Facilities Update & Series Update With Penn State
Pitt Athletics Director Heather Lyke discusses updates to Pitt's Sports Facilities including the planning phase to the Human Performance Center as well as an offer to renew the football series with Penn State in 2026. READ MORE
Pitt Hires Former Duke Assistant, Jeff Capel, As New Head Basketball Coach
Today, the University of Pittsburgh officially hired Jeff Capel, former player and assistant coach at Duke University, as their new Head Basketball coach. READ MORE
Stallings Reportedly Out as Pitt Men’s Basketball Coach
After finishing 0-19 in the ACC in his 2nd season at Pitt, sources are starting to report that Pitt has relieved Kevin Stallings of his duties as Men’s Basketball Coach. Still no official word from the University on the terms of the split Stay tuned to @IntoPitt on Twitter for all the latest details as […] READ MORE
PITT-Penn State Could Be Top 5 Rivalry
42-39…..You say that around any group of PITT fans and you will most likely get a loud “LETS GO PITT!” chant going. Say that score around a group of Penn State fans and anger will soon follow. And yet, when you hear the leadership of the Penn State Athletics Department speak, it sounds like they […] READ MORE
The Hidden Reason Why Pitt Football Will Continue To Struggle With Attendance
Pitt football has historically struggled with actual attendance in the seats. A new hidden reason will make it even more challenging in the years to come. READ MORE