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Big East and the NFL draft: Historic day for three schools

Brian Bennett, Big East

...became a three-year starter and All-Big East performer. Wood will play guard for the Bills. Pittsburgh Player, Position, Round, Team • LeSean McCoy, RB, 2, Philadelphia Eagles • Scott McKillop, LB, 5, San...

Blog | April 27, 2009

McCoy's last home game?

Brian Bennett, Big East

Posted by ESPN.com's Brian Bennett Pittsburgh Post-Gazette columnist Ron Cook says today what every Panthers fan is probably thinking but doesn't want...

Blog | November 24, 2008

McCoy decides to leave Panthers

ESPN.com news services

Pittsburgh running back LeSean McCoy confirmed he will enter the NFL draft.

Story | Conversation | January 14, 2009

Pitt cites 'clear signs of progress' in giving Wannstedt contract extension

Associated Press

Pitt coach Dave Wannstedt was given a three-year contract extension Saturday, despite not producing a winning record in three seasons in a program that went to bowl games five consecutive years before he arrived.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2007

Wannstedt to coach from press box Saturday

Associated Press

The latest addition to Pitt's already long injury list is coach Dave Wannstedt.

Story | Conversation | October 17, 2007

Wannstedt proves you can go home again

Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com

Thanks to a kick in the pants from a friend, Dave Wannstedt is back home at Pitt and he couldn't be happier.

Story | Conversation | September 01, 2005

Team preview: Pittsburgh

Blue Ribbon Yearbook

QB Tyler Palko may be the key to Pitt returning to a BCS bowl this season.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 19, 2005

Playing a game of Bowl-der-Dash

Pat Forde, ESPN.com

Before we watch the biggest bowl game of the year, let's look back at what we've seen so far this postseason.

Story | Conversation | January 04, 2005

Proceed with caution in New Year

Rich Podolsky, Special to ESPN Insider

LSU, Utah and USC have felt the fallout from the coaching carousel, which is why we're picking against them.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 31, 2004

Wannstedt change of heart complete

ESPN.com news services

Dave Wannstedt told ESPN's Chris Mortensen this morning that he had accepted the job as head coach of the University of Pittsburgh football team. A 3 p.m. news conference is expected.

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2004

Coach will lead Pitt one last time

Associated Press

On the same day his boss interviewed another candidate to replace him, Pitt coach Walt Harris directed the Panthers' practice Monday for the Jan. 1 Fiesta Bowl against No. 5 Utah. He didn't sound all that excited to be departing.

Story | Conversation | December 20, 2004

Rhoads has players' support as list evolves

ESPN.com news services

Defensive coordinator Paul Rhoads is emerging as a front-runner for the head coaching job at Pittsburgh, according to newspaper reports.

Story | Conversation | December 17, 2004

Coach keeps door open, but leery of full-time

ESPN.com news services

Former Miami Dolphins coach Dave Wannstedt withdrew his name Thursday from the search for a new coach at the University of Pittsburgh.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2004

Wannstedt, Pelini, Hoke to be interviewed

Associated Press

Pittsburgh Panthers athletic director Jeff Long plans to interview at least three candidates to replace football coach Walt Harris.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2004

Harris hired over other finalist Chow

ESPN.com news services

Pittsburgh's Walt Harris was hired as Stanford's new football coach Sunday, giving the Cardinal the offensive-minded leader they sought to replace Buddy Teevens.

Story | Conversation | December 12, 2004