Panthers Insider Show

-Yesterday was the annual Panther kickoff, which Pat recaps, before he snags a call and discusses the differences in the Panthers' defense for this season, compared to last. -More callers chime in, with plenty of discussion on the first two games. Pat later elaborates on the defensive look for 2023. -Pat has some BOLD predictions for the Panthers' season! Who will be his breakout stars?

Pitt football won't get much love heading into the season, but they now have a track record of success. Looking around the rest of the ACC.

Pat's interview with new Pitt Chancellor Joan TA Gabel. Clearly, athletics are important to her, given her experience.

NCAA conference expansion talks and the potential drawbacks of travel. How will the ACC stay competitive? Would WVU be a fit? A call on the topic. 

Pat Bostick hosts and reviews the football team's entire roster as camp approaches. Also, a conversation with Buffalo Bills' player and Pitt alumni Damar Hamlin.

Buffalo Bills' player and Pittsburgh native Damar Hamlin talks to Pat Bostick about Hamlin's days playing at Pitt, his journey through the NFL and this event he's hosting in Pittsburgh to help raise money.

Pat Bostick looks at some of the new players on the roster this year and assesses how successful the team can be at certain positions, especially those on the defensive line.

With the Pitt Football season about nine weeks away, Pat Bostick channels his excitement into dedicating most of the show to talking about what to expect from the team. Also, ESPN college football reporter David Hale comes on The Fan Hotline to give his insight on Pitt.

David Hale from ESPN comes on The Hotline to talk with Pat Bostick about Pitt Football with the season being just a couple of months away.

Pat Bostick was inspired and appreciative of the sports announcers from this city after hearing Greg Brown call Carlo's Santana's walk-off home run in the Pirates' win on Friday night. What are some of your favorite calls in Pittsburgh sports history?

-What's the worst-case scenario for Pitt? Who are some other schools who could be excluded from a big-time conference? Bob Pompeani and Josh Rowntree both chime in with Pat on everything around conference realignment. 

-Pat discusses Heather Lyke's involvement with Pitt athletics and what might be her approach to everything surrounding Pitt and their brand, amid conference realignment talk. 

-There's been potential realignment within the ACC, and once again talk about big shake ups in conferences. Where does Pitt belong? If an ACC team breaks the grant of rights, what happens? 

-Former Pitt basketball star Jason Maile joins! Pat and Jason discuss plenty of Dick Groat memories, and look at the upcoming Pitt basketball season.

-Pitt Panthers broadcaster Bill Hillgrove joins. Bill and Dick Groat were broadcast partners, and Hillgrove discusses his favorite memories with Mr. Groat, and reflects on who he was as a person. Pat and Bill also discuss Pitt basketball's breakout season, and look ahead at everything Pitt football.

-Pat and many other Fan talent today will be at the Dick Groat memorial golf tournament. Pat discusses everything for the event, reflects on the life of Dick Groat, and later discusses Pitt basketball's offseason and what next season will look like, with the transfer portal having recently closed. 

Pat Bostick reviews the NFL draft, and with a spike in Pitt football players being selected, Pat is curious about who on the team now could put themselves in draft position for next year. Plus, a conversation with a member of the Pitt Athletics team.   (Calls are limited to the show's live hours.)

Executive Associate Athletic Director at the University of Pittsburgh E.J. Borghetti talks about his impact in the development of Pitt athletics in recent years.

Pat Bostick reviews the growing amount of players that have been drafted by NFL teams over the recent years.

Pat Bostick talks to Pitt's Senior Associate Athletic Director of Student Life, Penny Semaia to further understand how the university wants to and puts efforts towards maximizing the care and support for its student-athletes.

Pat Bostick addresses what he sees in the Pitt Football defense after last week's spring game.

After Pitt Football's spring game last week, Pat Bostick shares which positions should have your attention early on.

-We are one week from the Blue-Gold spring game, and Pat looks at the QB situation between Phil Jurkovec, Nate Yarnell, and Christian Veilleux, and also dives into the depth chart among many of the other positions on the team.  -Pat believes Pitt football will be active in the transfer portal, and believes the Panthers should go after veteran wide receivers and tight ends. We also speak with new w...

During this show, Pat Bostick does his best to reassure you that "Pitt will be dancing" in March Madness next week. Also, Pitt football starts spring practices on Tuesday. See who you should be looking at to make an early impact this upcoming season.

Who's going to emerge? Pat Bostick let's you know what to expect from Pitt football early with spring practices beginning soon.