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

Pitt gets ready to welcome West Virginia to the Petersen Events Center for the Backyard Brawl, Basketball edition. What can Pitt and WVU fans look forward to overall in the matchup? Do the Panthers have a legitimate chance to win this year's iteration? With the injury to John Hugley, what will the Panthers see from him tonight? Will he play or be on a minutes count? With the newly retooled rosters...

Pitt Men's Basketball led by Blake Hinson took down the UT Martin Skyhawks 80-58 on Monday night. It was a dominating night for Pitt, but what can be taken away from the game at large? Just how good did the Panthers look throughout the game and who stood out? Is Nelly Cummings the point guard that Jeff Capel has been looking for in his tenure? Fede Federiko stood out in a good in the absence of Jo...

Pitt Men's Basketball starts their quest for a postseason bid in the 2022-23 season against Tennessee Martin on Monday, but what should realistic expectations for the program be with the squad they have? And how much will the injuries of John Hugley and Will Jeffress affect them? The Panthers bolstered their back court and front court with new players, but how different is the team from the 2021-2...

Pitt had a more active week on the recruiting trail after Daidren Zipperer decommitted from the team. What can Pitt do the replace him and who could those players potentially be skillset wise to replace what Zipperer brought to the team? Pitt offered Dante Lovett and Jaedn Skeete, who are two committed athlete prospects. Is it likely that Pittsburgh could flip either of these players or should Pit...

North Carolina hosts Pitt in Chapel Hill on Saturday in what should be a pivotal matchup in the ACC Coastal standings. With the Tar Heels on top with their high-flying offense, how can Pitt slow down Drake Maye, Josh Downs, and North Carolina's offense? Will Israel Abanikanda run roughshod over UNC? There are some key matchups in this game, but none more important than Josh Downs versus Erick Hall...

After Kedon Slovis laid another egg in Louisville, it is time for Pat Narduzzi and company to realize that it is time to bench Slovis and look at what they have in Nick Patti and Nate Yarnell. Why does it need to happen right now despite Narduzzi's endorsements of Slovis? Despite Slovis' poor play, is he the main issue with Pitt's offense or merely a symptom? I explain why I think Slovis is the pr...

In this special Locked on Crossover edition with Dalton Pence of Locked On Louisville, we discuss the stakes for the Pitt-Louisville matchup for both teams. Who needs it more and what does it mean for both of these teams heading into the future? What are some key matchups in the game? Can Louisville slow down Israel Abanikanda and the returning Rodney Hammond? Will Pitt be able to somehow slow dow...

Pitt Football WR Jaden Bradley entered the transfer portal on Monday. What does that transfer mean for the Pitt receiving corps that is already reeling after the loss of Jordan Addison in the Spring? Then, we talk about the opportunity for Jaylon Barden to step up and potentially become the next big thing. Could he be the answer? Or will is there another receiver to look out for that we have not h...

Pitt Football welcomes the Virginia Tech Hokies to town as they suit up for their second ACC matchup. Can the Panthers bounce back from an awful loss to Georgia Tech? What will it take for the Panthers to bounce back and win the game? Then, we talk about how Frank Cignetti and Kedon Slovis can work in sync with one another to potentially fix the Pitt offense. Is there another X-Factor that the Pan...

Pitt Men's Basketball star freshman PG Dior Johnson was arrested on Friday and charged with multiple charges relating to a domestic abuse incident. What occurred during the incident and how bad is it? How should Pitt handle this moving forward with the severity of the situation? Then, we reflect upon the details and offer up potential ways that the Panthers can move forward with their season. Not...

Pitt lost out on Hykeem Williams to Florida State, but received a commitment from Daidren Zipperer. What type of player is Zipperer coming into the class of four receivers already? Is Pitt still in pursuit of Williams despite the commitment? The Panthers now have four receivers in the class of 2023: Zion Fowler, Kenny Johnson, Daidren Zipperer, and Lamar Seymore -- how good is that class and what...

Rain is projected in the forecast for Saturday night's matchup of Pitt and Georgia Tech, and it sets up the Panthers for the most obvious gameplan. Why should they rely upon Israel Abanikanda and Vincent Davis to lead the way to victory? How else can the rain change the game for Georgia Tech and Pitt moving forward? With the firing of Geoff Collins, how could this Georgia Tech team respond under i...

Kedon Slovis and the Pitt offense has been issued a rash of injuries, including to Slovis himself, that has caused a lot of turmoil and change of gameplans early on in Pitt's season. How should we evaluate Pitt's offense thus far throughout the season? Is Frank Cignetti an effective play caller? If Pitt's will improve, what are the key factors that are holding it back besides injuries at this poin...

Pitt took down Rhode Island 45-24 in what was a sloppy showing for the Panthers, but is there really anything to get up in arms about from the performance? Why the offensive performance should do encourage or discourage you in any way. Then, I talk about the one thing I was concerned about. What is going on with Pitt's defensive line? Can they be healthy? Are Pitt's linebackers becoming a serious...

John Garcia Jr. joins the show to discuss the ever mystical recruitment of Hykeem Williams. With his commitment coming up on Friday, where does Pitt stand in the final days leading up to it? How real is the late surge by Florida State and Texas A&M? Williams plans to host visits even after his commitment date. For Pitt who has already hosted him three times, how does that change their standing? Ho...

Pitt took down Western Michigan 34-13 in a ugly game where freshman quarterback Nate Yarnell and running back Israel Abanikanda stepped up to lead the Panthers to victory. How much did Yarnell prove about his talent and ability in the victory? Is Abanikanda proving himself to be a lead running back in the future? As the Panthers look towards Rhode Island, should Yarnell get another start moving fo...

Pitt Football and Pat Narduzzi travel to Kalamazoo to face Western Michigan in a revenge game against the team that shocked them last year, but they have a lot of quarterback uncertainty. Who will start for Pitt? How should their gameplans differ by guys that could start? Is there a constant for everything? Then, we talk about players to watch for Western Michigan. What does Jack Salopek bring to...

Pitt's wide receivers have struggled thus far on the season. What is the cause of their individual struggles? How can Tiquan Underwood get someone like Bub Means back on track? Should you be concerned about Konata Mumpfield? Should anyone else get more time playing throughout the season? Then, we talk about Kedon Slovis' concussion. Will Slovis play against Western Michigan? If he does play agains...

Kedon Slovis went down along with Nick Patti against Tennessee. If they are out short term how can Pitt survive without them? How did the offense perform against the Volunteers defense? Were their good or bad signs moving forward? Then, we talk about Pitt's offensive line. What are the issues with the offensive line? Who should be the starters moving forward? How does the injury to Owen Drexel cha...

The Pitt vs Tennessee preview is here, and Pitt is heading into a tenuous game that will test just how good the team is in 2022. What should the basic philosophies of these two teams be as they approach the game? Should Pitt spread Tennessee out more? How much can Tennessee rely upon Hendon Hooker against Pitt's front? There are key units to the game. Why do both teams have to see their defensive...

Kedon Slovis and the Pitt offense may be the key for Pitt to step up and win the game. In what ways can the offense attack Tennessee's defense to exploit holes? Just how important is Gavin Bartholomew in any gameplan Pitt is trying to engineer? Why should the Panthers attack over the middle of the field over anything else? Then, if Branson Taylor gets the start at right tackle, how will the Pitt o...

t's a Locked On Crossover Edition of Locked On Pitt as Eric Cain from Locked On Vols joins the show to discuss the matchup. What does this matchup mean for both of these teams and why it is particularly important for Pitt overall? Could Pitt hop into the Top 15 with a statement win at home over the Volunteers? Then, we talk about Pitt. How Can Kedon Slovis and the Pitt offense attack Tennessee's d...

Kedon Slovis and Frank Cignetti worked out their struggles in Pitt Football's victory over West Virginia. How can Slovis improve and in what areas can he improve? Where can Frank Cignetti improve in his play calling to accentuate the strengths that Slovis brings to the table? Can Slovis improve his pocket presence? Then, we talk about Rodney Hammond's likely absence. How long will the hero of the...

John Garcia Jr. joins the show as Hykeem Williams is set to visit Pitt on Saturday for Pitt's game against Tennessee. Where do the Panthers stand with the 5-star wide receiver? Who are the contenders that are surging and who is falling back? Where does Pitt fit into that equation? Then, we talk about the Backyard Brawl. How does that game help Pitt on a local standing with notable WPIAL 2024 and 2...

Pitt and Kedon Slovis came out on top against West Virginia in what may be the game of the year in a 38-31 thriller for the Backyard Brawl. What does this game tell us about Pitt in particular? And how does this game illustrate just why the Backyard Brawl is so special? Then, we have to talk about Kedon Slovis and Frank Cignetti. What are the ups and downs throughout the game? However, you should...