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

The Backyard Brawl is finally here! And with that it is time for the game preview. Who on West Virginia and Pitt are players to watch in this game? And why can not everything just be measured on a sheet of paper with a game like this? The mental side of the Backyard Brawl brings serious questions to the game on both sides. How can Pitt attack West Virginia's defense? Can Calijah Kancey or Dante St...

Ethan Bock of West Virginia Sports Now to discuss West Virginia and Pitt as the Backyard Brawl nears. What does West Virginia bring to the table that could make Pitt worry defensively? How good does JT Daniels appear to be at this stage in his career? Are their weapons dangerous enough to attack Pitt? Then, we talk about the other factors on West Virginia's defense. After a lot of turmoil for WVU,...

Mike Asti of West Virginia Sports Now joins the show to discuss Pitt and West Virginia upcoming on Thursday. With J.T. Daniels now being named the starting quarterback, what does that mean for West Virginia? Does Pitt have the better quarterback in Kedon Slovis? Then, we talk about some of the familiarities of the rivalry returning. What are the atmospheres on both campuses like leading up to the...

It is officially Pitt's first game week, and with that Nick Farabaugh is ready to give his season preview. What are the strengths and weaknesses of Pitt's initial offense? Is there cause for concern with the offense overall or could Pitt's offense be nearly as good as it was a year ago? Then, he breaks down the team's defense. How can Pitt make their new linebackers more comfortable? Can the defen...

Sports Illustrated's football recruiting insider John Garcia Jr. joins the show to discuss top Pitt target Jordan Bass. He commits on September 1st, but can there be anything that is read into that? Will Bass end up committing to Pitt? What type of player is Bass? With the Backyard Brawl coming, Pitt is expected to host a number of WPIAL recruits for the game. Can the game and its atmosphere give...

Pat Narduzzi officially named Kedon Slovis the starting quarterback for Pitt in the 2022 season. What led to the decision and what can be said of Slovis that separated him from Nick Patti? One of the big things may have been accuracy. Then, Slovis and his pass catchers set out a goal to liken themselves to Joe Burrow and the 2019 LSU team. How can Slovis and company learn from that team? Could the...

The Pitt Football team has five talented running backs in Izzy Abanikanda, Rodney Hammond, Vincent Davis, C'Bo Flemister, and Daniel Carter. How could the running back rotation work out? And why should Abanikanda still be the lead back? Rodney Hammond talked about improving on his receiving game throughout the offseason. Just how good could Hammond be in his Sophomore year? Notre Dame transfer C'B...

With the NCAA Football season coming up in a mere number of days, Pitt and Miami will both be taking the field sooner rather than later. ACC Network analyst Jordan Cornette flipped his ACC Coastal prediction from Miami to Pitt. But why did he do so? And does it make sense? Miami is undoubtedly talented, but they are still a young team that could be a year away. ACC Network analyst and former NFL a...

Pitt Football has transition along their linebacking corps as it stands. However, why should Bangally Kamara be the star of the group that could break out? Ryan Manalac talks about what Kamara can do well, and why he might be the breakout player. Ryan Manalac is bringing a new philosophy to the linebacker room. Why will it help Pitt to be interchangeable overall? Shayne Simon is the epitome of the...

Pitt Football is officially ranked No. 17 in the Top 25 AP Poll, and it is a huge landmark for the team. Why does it mean so much for them? Where can Pitt go from here? How does the season outlook change? With the preseason Top 25 ranking, Pitt now has an opportunity to do some things they have not done in decades. Can this Pitt team go against the recent history of the Pitt football program? How...

Pitt has been named in the sweepstakes for Hykeem Williams as he set his commitment date. Will the Panthers land the services of the talented Florida receiver? What does his commitment date tell us about what he is thinking from his potential team? How much does his relationship with Tiquan Underwood matter? Afterward, we touch on the subject of Kenny Minchey and Notre Dame. Should Pitt be worried...

Pitt and West Virginia, otherwise known as the Backyard Brawl, is officially sold out already. What does this mean for the rivalry as a whole? Just how excited should fans be to see the atmosphere as a whole for the game? How does it affect Pitt from a brand perspective? Could the nationally televised nature of the game help Pitt springboard themselves into national prominence? How does it interje...

Jason Jordan of Sports Illustrated joins the show to discuss the Pitt Men's Basketball recruiting landscape as it stands. Could Pitt land standout New York guard Ty-Laur Johnson? What are factors that could stop Pitt from landing him? How likely would it be for them to get him on campus? Then, we talk about Jaylen Curry. What does Curry's game entail at a larger level? Could Curry be the prime tar...

In this episode of the Locked On Pitt podcast, Nick Farabaugh discuses Pitt Football's upcoming Summer Camp and some of the key position battles to watch. How could the Pitt linebacker room and depth chart shake out? Should Pitt feel good about the room as a whole? How about the wide receiver room? Who will win the WR3 role? Then, we discuss the potential for Pitt's offensive line. Could there be...

Locked On Recruiting Insider John Garcia Jr joins the show to discuss Kenny Minchey's recruitment. How likely is it that Pitt can hold on to Minchey with some teams like Notre Dame and Ohio State showing interest? How does Pitt make sure it holds onto Minchey? Then, we talk about the commitment of B.J. Williams after Pitt flipped him. What does Williams look like on tape? How does he fit into the...

Pittsburgh Sports Now beat writer George Michalowski joins the show to discuss Pitt Men's Basketball's 2023 recruiting as it stands. After his official visit, where does Pitt stand for Papa Kante? Could they land the big man from South Kent? Are there other teams that are lurking for Kante? Then, we discuss the Panthers guard board. With Jaylen Curry set to visit, where does Pitt stand with him? C...

In a special Locked On Crossover edition of the Locked On Pitt podcast, Dalton Pence joins the show to discuss Pitt against Louisville in October. How could Pitt matchup against the Cardinals? How does Kedon Slovis matchup against the dynamic Malik Cunningham? Then, we discuss the changes for Pitt. How much will losing Kenny Pickett and Jordan Addison hurt Pitt? Can Pitt lean on Israel Abanikanda...

Sports Illustrated Director of Football Recruiting John Garcia Jr. joins the show to discuss new Pitt WR commit Lamar Seymore. What does Seymore bring to the table for the Panthers moving forward? How big is it for Pitt to flip the former Miami commit? Braylan Lovelace and Rasheem Biles committed to Pitt in June, but were met with some questioning as to why they were takes. Garcia Jr breaks down L...

Sports Illustrated Director of Football Recruiting John Garcia Jr. joins the show to discuss Pitt's offensive line recruiting thus far on the recruiting cycle. How will new Pitt commit Philip Daniels move the needle? Is Colin Van Rooy underrated? How do Tai Ray and Ryan Carretta project? Could Pitt land Stanton Ramil? Then, we discuss Pitt's lack of tight end recruiting. Where are the tight end ta...

Locked On recruiting insider John Garcia Jr. joins the show to discuss the recruitment of Hykeem Williams. Just how good did Pitt do with hosting Williams? How likely is it that Pitt could potentially land Williams over some of the hardest hitters in the college football world? Then, we talk about Pitt QB commit Kenny Minchey at the Elite 11 QB Finals. Just how has he looked thus far? What would l...

Pitt Football had a big time recruiting weekend by landing Montravius Lloyd, Rasheem Biles, Braylan Lovelace, and two others bringing their June commitment total to 11. However, is there a reason to be worried with the recruiting from Pat Narduzzi and his staff? Where is the ACC level bump? With Pitt cancelling so many visits, what can fans think of what occurred this past weekend? Why are Biles a...

Notre Dame RB transfer C'Bo Flemister is transferring to Pitt. 93.7 the Fan host Cale Berger joins the show to discuss just what the Flemister transfer means for the Panthers as a whole. Not only that, but he discusses the ins and outs and the Pitt running back room. Then, with Frank Cignetti's offense and the loss of Jordan Addison, could Pitt lean more on the running game in 2022? Could the offe...

Pitt's 2022-23 roster is officially complete with the signing of Dior Johnson. However, just how good is the Pitt roster? Stephen Gertz of Rivals Panther-Lair joins me to talk about the ups and downs of what Pitt will have to face this upcoming season. Pitt is unlikely to have all the answers at the 4. Will Blake Hinson cut it? Just how much pressure can you put on the Diaz-Graham twins? How much...

Charlie Partridge has been Pitt's recruiting ace since coming onto the staff, however, just how much does he mean to the team in South Florida? is he the reason Pitt's South Florida recruiting has exploded in recent seasons? Where are they making inroads in Florida now? Then, we talk about Braeden Marshall and Pitt's chances to land him. Just how close are the Panthers to landing the Florida 4-sta...

Pitt received a commitment from combo guard Carlton Carrington on Wednesday. Pittsburgh Sports Now beat writer George Michalowski joined the show to talk about Carrington's commitment and what it means for the future of the program. How good is Carrington? Now that Carrington is on board, could Pitt turn their attention to fully going after Jaylen Curry? If so, would they be done in the 2023 recru...