Locked On Pitt - Daily Podcast On University of Pittsburgh Panthers Football & Basketball

Pitt seems to be making a push at Syracuse Guard Joe Girard, but is Pitt actually a player in this recruitment or not? Puff Johnson and Pitt could have a homecoming together. Does it make sense for both sides or are they unlikely to make it happen? Lastly, we go over Pitt's general portal needs. What could they add to the team in order to make the NCAA Tournament once again? Support Us By Supporti...

Pitt is ready to take the next step in the recruiting cycle, but where is the momentum coming from early on in the cycle? How impressive is it for the Panthers? Then, let's talk about the in-state recruits. What stands out about each in-state recruit and what do they bring to the table moving forward? Lastly, should Pitt plan for this to all change in the future? Could this be a new standard for t...

Phil Jurkovec is impressing as Pitt Football's QB early on in camp. How can you evaluate him and how excited should everyone be this early on? Then, we talk about Pitt's secondary and why I'm excited for it. Who is someone that could come off the bench as a surprise standout player for the team? Lastly, we talk about the boom in Pitt Football recruiting. Is this a new strategy and how impressive i...

Pitt Basketball hits the transfer portal as they move on from a magical season, but what do they need to replicate their success from the 2023 season? Could they look to add someone like Puff Johnson that would want to transfer home? Or would they be better off looking elsewhere for their guys? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar...

The Xavier Musketeers beat the Pitt Panthers in the second round of the NCAA March Madness Tournament. We break down the matchup with Nick Farabaugh, the host of Locked On Pitt. Follow Locked On Pitt for more on the Pitt Panthers and keep track of all the action by subscribing to Locked On College Basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast...

The Pittsburgh Panthers beat the Iowa State Cyclones in the first round of the NCAA March Madness Tournament. We break down the matchup with Nick Farabaugh, the host of Locked On Pitt. Follow Locked On Pitt for more on the Pittsburgh Panthers and keep track of all the action by subscribing to Locked On College Basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted...

The Pitt Panthers are heading to the Round of 64 after taking down the Mississippi State Bulldogs in a thriller off a Jamarius Burton bucket. What does this say about the team? Guillermo Diaz-Graham played for a long and started his first game against Tolu Smith. How did he hold up and why is he so exemplary of this team? How far can this team go from here on out with the spirit and grit that they...

Pitt star forward John Hugley is transferring after spending three productive seasons with the team. Was the move unexpected at all or was it by the mill at this point? Then, we talk about Hugley's fit with the team and why the move would have never made sense anyways for a return and why it was never unexpected moving on. Lastly, will the Panthers lose the commitment of signee Marlon Barnes or sh...

Pitt Men's Basketball faces a huge issue with Federiko Federiko suffering a knee injury. How can they slow down Tolu Smith without Federiko or can they at all? Then, we talk about Mississippi State and what their strengths and weaknesses are. Can Pitt overcome their defensive prowess? Lastly, what does Pitt need out of their stars in order to win this game? What strategy should they employ to knoc...

Kansas, Alabama, Purdue or Houston? Which one seed has the easiest path in the NCAA tournament? St. Mary’s, San Diego State, Duke and Miami find themselves in the dreaded 5/12 matchup. Which team should worry the most? Those 8/9 matchups can be a coin flip, with Iowa vs. Auburn, Memphis vs. Florida Atlantic, Maryland vs. West Virginia and Arkansas vs. Illinois, who are the favorites? Locked On Col...

Pitt is heading to Dayton and will be dancing for the first time since 2016 in what is a hallmark moment for Jeff Capel and his staff. How much does it mean? Now that they are in Dayton, should they have been over NC State or other teams further up in the bracket? I discuss that and why Pitt was not ranked highly. Lastly, what about the draw Pitt got? Is it favorable or will they have gauntlet to...

Pitt Basketball got drubbed by Duke in Greensboro, but does it hurt their NCAA Tournament standing from here on out? If Pitt gets into the NCAA Tournament, what do they have to fix to refocus? Jamarius Burton speaks and talks about what happened and what has to happen from here on out? Lastly, the Panthers have to regroup and sweat from here to Sunday. What does this season mean to the program fro...

Pitt went down to Greensboro and knocked off Georgia Tech 89-81. What did they do that allowed them to pull off the victory? Jamarius Burton speaks on the team's competitiveness and resilience to bounce back after a tough start to the second half for the Panthers. Lastly, the Panthers have locked in their tournament bid, right? What can they play for against Duke and why is it the perfect test for...

Pitt Men's Basketball head coach Jeff Capel has won the ACC Coach of the Year. What do the accolades show about his tenure at Pitt and where everything is to this point? Then, we talk about where Pitt is after their loss to Miami and how to move forward with everything. What is the one major problem plaguing Pitt at this time? Finally. the Panthers are teetering on the bubble. Where do they stand...

Pitt Women's Basketball is moving on from Lance White as they move into the next stage of their WBB search. Where will they look now that Lance White is out? Jordan Addison talked at the NFL Combine, so what will he say when asked about why he transferred? And could he play with Kenny Pickett at the next level? Then, Calijah Kancey broke Aaron Donald's 40-time record for defensive tackles. Just ho...

The NFL Combine kicks off on Thursday as players like Calijah Kancey and Israel Abanikanda will take the field in Indianapolis. What will Abanikanda run in the 40? How does the size of Kancey affect what he can do on the field and his draft stock? Are there any sleeper prospects that could rise up boards for Pitt? How does Brandon Hill's stock look? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar...

Pitt travels on the road to face the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, but it might just be the most important game of the year for the Panthers up to this point yet again. Could the Panthers fall right back onto the heart of the bubble with a loss? And where would that place an emphasis on the Miami should they take the loss? Lastly, the Panthers are making their final push to stick their place in the f...

Pitt Men's Basketball is having an impressive season and yet they are still not a lock for the NCAA Tournament. What will it take the team in order to fully get into the field? The Panthers, however, are in the driver's seat to win the ACC Championship. What are the scenarios and how can they close it out in order to win the crown in the regular season? How should Panthers fans view their season t...

The Pete came back alive once again on Saturday to showcase that the buzz around Pitt is once again very real. What does Pitt's win over the Orange say about the program? The Panthers are looking to take the next step for their team. Is the defense concerning enough to be worried about even after a convincing win over Syracuse? Then, we talk about the individual performers and where they rank for...

Jeff Capel come out strongly on Monday by stating he believes that the ACC is as strong a league as there is in college basketball. How disrespected is the ACC in the rankings? Are there viable reasons for the doubt that has crept in about the ACC up to this point in the season? What can Pitt do to rectify the situation themselves? Lastly, after their loss to Virginia Tech, how close is Pitt to th...

Pitt took down Boston College in convincing fashion, and Federiko Federiko just continues to improve. How good is he and how much of a driving force is he for this team? Just how different is this Pitt team from team's of the past? Could they make a deep run at the tournament with the old roster they currently have constructed? Lastly, Nelly Cummings continues to play at a high-level. What about C...

Pitt Basketball is yet again not ranked in the Top 25, so what will it take for the group to actually get ranked at this rate? And more importantly, does it actually matter? Can we glean anything from the Top 25 thoughts on where their tournament position is and how important this game against Boston College is? How can Pitt slow down Quenten Post? Lastly, what is the formula that the Panthers mus...

On this episode of Locked On Pitt, Nick is joined by Noah Hiles on the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to discuss Pitt's win over the Florida State Seminoles. What were the key takeaways from the game? Fede Federiko continues to prove that he is a valuable asset for the Panthers program but just how valuable is he at this stage? How impressive has his game been with no John Hugley? Lastly, Jeff Capel has...

The Pittsburgh football team is starting off strong with their 2024 recruiting. With the addition of Ty Yuhas, is a PA pipeline starting to get created by the team in the 2024 class? What does Yuhas bring to the table that Charlie Partridge loves? How do all three of the PA recruits stack up in the class rankings and how many more opportunities are there in-state? Lastly, Pitt MBB will take on Flo...

Pitt continues to be shunned in the NET ratings, but why is that and how did we get here to have that dilemma? In addition, how much does it actually matter for tournament reasons? Looking over Pitt's advanced metrics, what are their strengths and weaknesses overall? From here on out, what teams, especially Florida State pose the biggest threat? Darrelle Revis will head into the Pro Football Hall...