University of Pittsburgh

The University of Pittsburgh is a state-related, doctoral/research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Ranked among the highest public universities in the country, it is frequently referred to simply as "Pitt".

Athletics

Pittsburgh's sports teams are called the Panthers. The Panthers participate in NCAA Division I (Division I-A for football) and in the Big East Conference.

Related Topics:
NCAA - Football - Big East Conference

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The Pitt football team has won nine NCAA National Championships, in 1915, 1916, 1918, 1929, 1932, 1934, 1936, 1937, and 1976.

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The football team moved into the NFL-grade Heinz Field in 2001 from their longtime home at Pitt Stadium, built in the 1920s.

Related Topics:
Heinz Field - Pitt Stadium

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The upper section of the Cathedral of Learning is illuminated after a football team victory.

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Pitt Football has a long and glorious history. Tony Dorsett, Mike Ditka, Dan Marino, Tony Siragusa, Mark May, Beano Cooke, Johnny Majors, and Jimmy Johnson are just some of the alumni, coaches, and staff that have achieved prominence. Current NFL stars with Pitt Panther ties include 49er Kevan Barlow, Jet Curtis Martin, Cardinal Larry Fitzgerald, Charger coach Marty Schottenheimer, and Bucs coach Jon Gruden.

Related Topics:
Tony Dorsett - Mike Ditka - Dan Marino - Tony Siragusa - Jimmy Johnson - NFL - Kevan Barlow - Curtis Martin - Larry Fitzgerald - Marty Schottenheimer - Jon Gruden

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Former NFL head coach and Pitt alum Dave Wannstedt was hired in late 2004 as head football coach, to rekindle the the glory days of the 1970s and early 1980s for Pitt football.

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Pitt's men's basketball team won national championships in 1928 and 1930.

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