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

Pitt welcomed Louisville to their home court and promptly ushered them out in blowout fashion. While we can not take much away from the game, just how high is Pitt's ceiling? Then, we talk about the Diaz-Grahahm twins and where they go from here. Just how good can they be and how encouraging was the Louisville game from them? Lastly, as Pitt competes for an ACC title, could they potentially win th...

Pitt Men's Basketball is firmly in projections to make the NCAA Tournament at this point, but how can they synthesize their schedule fully together to truly make the tournament on Selection Sunday? Is there anything that Pitt must avoid as they start their stretch schedule against Louisville and other teams that are Q4 losses? What about other bubble teams? Lastly, is there a characteristic that s...

Syracuse HC Jim Boeheim went scorched earth on Pitt, Wake Forest, and Miami saying that each of the schools 'bought a team'. However, why is this statement so out of pocket and wrong at this stage? We look at Jeff Capel's comments in response to Boeheim and what he said, and why I think Capel is both right and wrong about what he said, and how this entire situation looks towards the NIL environmen...

Pitt assistant and UNC alum Jason Capel was not happy after the team's win when his alma mater booed him. Jeff Capel cited a social media post they took exception to as well. But how bad was it? Then, I talk about SirVocea Dennis and show an interview I conducted with him while at the Senior Bowl. Did Dennis prove himself well at the event among the NFL linebackers? What are NFL scouts saying abou...

The Pitt Men's Basketball team took down North Carolina on Wednesday night in what is a huge tournament resume boost for the program that still needed one on the outside of the field safely. Who helped guide Pitt to this win and what does this mean for the rest of their season overall? Could the Panthers carry this momentum down the stretch and into the tournament? Then, we talk about the Jason Ca...

Pitt Football didn’t make any big splashes on National Signing Day but how did they recover with the Transfer Portal? Nick Farrabaugh is joined by Jourdan Black and John Garcia to discuss the Pitt 2023 Recruiting Class. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPitt?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnColleg...

Pitt's Football Schedule was released on Monday, and the order in which the games are structured could lead to some particularly interesting matchups for the Panthers. What some tough stretches or games that fans should look forward to seeing on the Panthers schedule? How important will their start to the schedule be? Do the Panthers schedule years out too harshly in advance with 11 power conferen...

Somehow, someway the Pitt Men's Basketball team just keeps doing it again as they knocked off Miami in a 71-68 thriller that gave the Panthers their 8th ACC win. What can we take away from this game and how legit might Pitt just be in the grand scheme of the tournament picture? Could the Panthers take down more teams like this? Lastly, what went into this Pitt run and how can Pitt continue to pull...

Pitt is starting to create a new type of WPIAL pipeline, and that is through the transfer portal. What type of impact could that have on WPIAL recruiting in the future? In addition, Pitt is trying to make inroads across the state as they land Juelz Goff from York. Could the Panthers look elsewhere in Pennsylvania to help ease WPIAL recruiting concerns? Lastly, what type of impact do these transfer...

Pitt Men's Basketball picked up a massive win over Wake Forest in a 81-79 barn burner at the Petersen Events Center, but what can we take away from the victory over the Demon Deacons? Blake Hinson's record-setting day will grab headlines but just how did Pitt execute that vision onto the floor? Why is Jamarius Burton key to that fact of life? Lastly, Pitt's now up to 6 Quad 1 and Quad 2 wins, so w...

Pitt Men's Basketball suffered a tough loss at the hands of Florida State, but can the team bounce back after an off night? They have a must win game upcoming against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Just how does Pitt matchup against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and who will have to step up? How can Pitt get Nelly Cummings on the right track from here on out? Lastly, we explore how Pitt's tourname...

Pitt landed a key WR transfer in Florida WR Daejon Reynolds on Friday. What can Reynolds bring to the table and what does he add to Pitt's wide receiver room to this point? Should Pitt continue to scour the transfer portal in an effort to find other players or will Reynolds enough satisfy what Pitt needs at the position? Just how much playing time should Reynolds see? Then, we dive into the unprov...

Pitt went to Louisville and exorcised their demons by stomping Louisville 75-54. What does the win tell us about the evolving rotation that Pitt has on their team and specifically, their bench? Just how important will it be for Pitt to get Greg Elliott going with the consistent contributions of Nike Sibande off the bench? Is Nelly Cummings in a rough patch? Then, we talk about Jamarius Burton's as...

Star Pitt Forward John Hugley is out for the rest of the season due to ongoing mental health and physical health concerns. On this episode, we have an important conversation about mental health in sports and how important it is for Hugley to get that help. More importantly, we talk about how the support system and strength it took for Hugley to talk about the fact that he is struggling with mental...

Pitt Men's Basketball fell to Duke in Durham 77-69 after leading by 11 after the half, but is the loss a cause for concern in the future of the season? What can Pitt do to rectify their struggles against the Blue Devils? Could a lineup change be in order for the Panthers? What does the struggles of Nelly Cummings say about where the future of the team could go? Can the Panthers get Blake Hinson ba...

Pitt Men's Basketball stunned Virginia 68-65 at the Petersen Events to put themselves on the map nationally in a big way. What does Pitt Basketball look like for the rest of the year? Then, we break down the victory over Virginia piece by piece. What were the key pieces to Pitt's victory in this game? How can they replicate it or win games such as this one in the future? Lastly, I wanted to give J...

Former Pitt safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field, and the feeling of helplessness and the terrifying nature of it is sobering. But I didn't want to talk as much about that. I wanted to talk about the man Damar Hamlin and who he is as a person. Join me in praying for Damar, his family, his friends, and his recovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted b...

It was an unreal day for Pitt sports as the Panthers stunned No. 18 UCLA in the Sun Bowl and shocked No. 25 UNC in a stunner at the Petersen Events Center. What does this game say about the fortitude of Pat Narduzzi's program? Nick Patti stepped into the spotlight and was spectacular. Just how good was Patti on the game? Did the rest of the team step up, especially the defense in the spotlight? Th...

Pitt and UCLA will match up in the Sun Bowl down in El Paso. How will the Panthers respond despite missing lots of key contributors throughout their team? Can they slow down Dorian Thompson-Robinson and Zach Charbonnet? How can Pitt's offense attack the Bruins defense to try and keep things close? Will Nick Patti rise to the moment as the Panthers try to secure a shocking Top 25 win? Then, Pitt Me...

Locked On Sports Today, hosted by Peter Bukowski takes a look at the biggest sports moments from 2022. From Aaron Judge's home run record, to championships for the Warriors, Rams, Astros, and Avalanche, to retirements of Coach K, Sue Bird, and Tom Brady retiring and un-retiring, 2022 was a big year in sports. In this year end special we look back on the biggest stories, the biggest games, and the...

Pitt Football inked 18 prospects on Wednesday in their National Signing Day class. But who are some of their biggest prospects to watch throughout the class? Did their quarterback choice in Ty Dieffenbach end up paying off for the group? We talk about some of the late adds in Cruce Brookins, Israel Polk, and Maverick Gracio. Do any of them stand out immediately as difference makers? How did Pitt r...

Donovan McMillon is coming home to Pittsburgh. The Florida transfer announced that he is committing to Pitt on Thursday night. But what is Pitt is getting in the former 4-star from Peters Township? Pitt's two transfer acquisitions are now Phil Jurkovec and McMillon, two WPIAL stars. Could more WPIAL stars be on the way? Or is this a new path for Pitt to win in the WPIAL recruiting world? Lastly, h...

Pitt Football got themselves good news when Ty Dieffenbach out of Agoura Hills, California, committed to the team earlier this week. What time of player is Pitt getting in Dieffenbach and how does that alter their quarterback plans for the rest of the offseason? At his ceiling, what does Dieffenbach bring to the table? Dante Cephas hit the transfer portal and Pitt is looking to add a big play rece...

Pitt Football lands Phil Jurkovec while Kedon Slovis transfers out of the program to create a quarterback carousel in Oakland. What led to the Slovis transfer and will the move benefit both parties or could it hurt everyone involved? With Jurkovec coming to the team, what does he bring to the table? What are the pros and cons? How do you explain his struggles from the last two years and contrast t...

ighly touted 4-star quarterback and Elite 11 finalist Kenny Minchey has decomitted from Pitt in a move that is a massive blow to their 2023 recruiting class. What does it mean for Pitt and where can they go from here? This late in the process, is it possible for Pitt to flip a quarterback or will they rather look to the transfer portal to fill these voids at quarterback? Is there a worrying trend...