Marines Chin-Up Challenge Winner Wednesday, 1/20 | vs. Georgetown Philip Konieczny - 24 Chin-Ups Pitt Sophomore Baseball Team member
2/7/10 Panthers' Grimm and Jackson Elected to Pro Hall of Fame
The University of Pittsburgh's sparkling legacy in the National Football League added two more crown jewels today with the news that a pair of former Pitt greats, offensive lineman Russ Grimm and defensive end Rickey Jackson, have been named to the 2010 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction class. Their election brings Pitt's total to six inductees in Canton, joining linebacker Joe Schmidt (inducted in 1973), tight end Mike Ditka (1988), running back Tony Dorsett (1994) and quarterback Dan Marino (2005). Read the entire story by clicking here!
1/21/10 Pitt Wrestling Dominates In 43-3 Win At Cleveland State
The 18th-ranked Pitt wrestling team (12-1-1, 3-0 EWL) claimed a dominating EWL victory Thursday night with a 43-3 win over Cleveland State. The Panthers earned five bonus-point wins on the night including tech falls at 133 and 141, and pins at 184, 197 and 285. Read the entire story by clicking here!
1/20/10 Pitt Players Participate in Senior All-Star Games
The Pitt Panthers will be well represented in this month's college football all-star games. Pitt will have three players participating in postseason games, including the East-West Shrine Game and Senior Bowl. The Panthers' East-West Shrine Game participants include cornerback Aaron Berry and tight end Nate Byham. Played in Orlando at the Florida Citrus Bowl, the game will be a 3 p.m. (ET) ESPN2 telecast on January 23. Read the entire story by clicking here!
1/19/10 Blair and Young Meet in NBA Game
On Saturday, January 16, 2010, former Pitt teammates DeJuan Blair and Sam Young found themselves in a familiar place with a slightly different twist. For the first time since being drafted, Blair and Young met on an NBA court as opponents as the San Antonio Spurs traveled to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies. Only a year ago, Young and Blair sported the same blue and gold at Pitt. Now, the two NBA rookies find themselves in two completely different environments from their playing days playing under Pitt coach Jamie Dixon. Read the entire story by clicking here!
1/16/10 Pitt's Talucci Wins All-Around In Season-Opener
Pitt's Alicia Talucci earned the all-around title as she led the Panther gymnastics team to a 190.550 in a tri-meet against Kent State and West Virginia Saturday night at Fitzgerald Field House. The Mountaineers scored a 192.425 and Kent State recorded a 190.625 for second. Talucci (Coatesville, Pa./Bishop Shanahan) scored a 38.750 in the all-around, highlighted by a 9.800 on the beam which also was tops among all gymnasts. Read the entire story by clicking here!
1/12/10 Balancing Act
University of Pittsburgh tennis players Elizabeth Adams and Minh Evans share their class schedules, talk about balancing studying and matches while on the road and blog about their first days of the new semester below. The tennis team opens the 2010 portion of their schedule at Maryland on Feb. 6 at 11 a.m. Read the entire interview by clicking here!
Women's Basketball Pitt vs. Syracuse Click to Watch Live
Petersen Events Center Tuesday, February 2
7:00pm
Women's Gymnastics Pitt vs. Iowa State, Brockport & Rutgers Click to Watch Live
Fitzgerald Field House Friday, February 5
7:00pm
Swimming & Diving Pitt vs. Clarion, CMU, California Pa
Trees Pool Saturday, February 6
11:00pm
Men's Basketball Pitt vs. Seton Hall
Petersen Events Center Saturday, February 6
6:00pm
Cathedral Victory Lights
One of the most noticeable traditions from all around Oakland is the lighting of the gold Victory Lights at the top pf the Cathedral of Learning. The golden glow can be seen after football victories as well as other major athletic accomplishments like conference and national championships.
The Varsity Walk
On the University of Pittsburgh campus, between the Cathedral of Learning and Heinz Chapel, is a sidewalk known as the Varsity Walk. There, embedded in the stones, are the names of former Pitt athletes who have promoted the University through their athletic or academic achievements.
The Varsity Walk was conceived in 1950 as a way to honor athletes, and new members are added each year. The distinctive hand-carved stones were first presented as the Athletic Committee Award and the Charles C. Hartwig Award. The Athletic Committee recognized the best athlete from any sport. The Charles Hartwig Award was given to the senior athlete who promoted and sponsored the best interests of Pittsburgh athletics, in honor of the 1934 All-America tight end. In 1971 the awards were changed to the Panther and Blue-Gold awards, respectively.
The Panther Award is presented to the graduating senior athlete who has promoted Pittsburgh athletics through his/her outstanding athletic achievement. The Blue-Gold Award is given to the seniors who represent the student-athlete ideal based on academic scholarship, athletic achievement, leadership qualities and citizenship.
The Victory Song
Let's go Pitt, we're set for victory
So lend a hand, strike up the band!
Let's go Pitt, we're making history
We'll never yield out on the field.
The whistle blows, we're on our toes
The ball is IN the air.
It may be rough the going tough
But always fighting fair so...
(Chorus) Fight on for dear old Pittsburgh
And for the glory of the game
Show our worthy foe that the Panther's on the go
Pitt must win today! Rah! Rah! Rah!
Cheer loyal sons of Pittsburgh
Cheer on to victory and fame
For the Blue and Gold shall conquer as of old
So fight, Pitt, fight!
Da da da da da-da Fight, Pitt, fight!
Da da da da da-da Fight, Pitt, fight!
V-I-C-T-O-R-Y! (repeat Chorus)
Hail to Pitt
Hail to Pitt, hail to Pitt every loyal son
Hail to Pitt, hail to Pitt 'til the victory is won
The gold and blue shall wave forever
On high through fair and stormy weather
We'll sing her praises far and wide
Until the end of time
Hooperay, hooperay for dear old U-N-I
We'll give a grand old alleghenee, genac, genac, genac
We'll wave and cheer for many a year
And sing our songs out loud and clear
For our university.
Alma Mater
Alma mater, wise and glorious
Child of light and bride of truth
Over fate and foe victorious
Dowered with eternal youth.
Crowned with love of son and daughter
Thou shalt conquer as of yore.
Dear old Pittsburgh, Alma Mater
God preserve thee evermore.
The Panther
The Panther (Felis concolor) was adopted as the University of Pittsburgh's mascot at a meeting of students and alumni in the autumn of 1909. According to George M. P. Baird, '09, who made the suggestion, it was chosen for the following reasons:
The Panther was the most formidable creature once indigenous to the Pittsburgh region.
It had ancient, heraldic standing as a noble animal.
The happy accident of alliteration.
The close approximation of its hue to the old gold of the University's colors (old gold and blue), hence its easy adaptability in decoration.
The fact that no other college or university then employed it as a symbol.
The Oakland Zoo
The Oakland Zoo is the heart and soul of the Pitt Panthers basketball cheering section. The Zoo has started many different traditions used at the basketball games for the past several years. These traditions include:
Holding up newspapers when the opposing team's starting line up is introduced.
During foul shots the Zoo will either raise spirit fingers for when the Panthers are at the foul line, and yell "Swoosh!" whenever the shot is made. For when the opposing team is at the foul line, the Zoo will raise their hands in the air to one side and make a high pitched "wooaap" sound. Right before the opposing player releases the ball the Zoo will quickly move their hands from the one side to the other to attempt to distract them.
Everyone who is a part of the Oakland Zoo wears the official gold Oakland Zoo shirt which makes the Zoo stand out from the rest of the crowd at the Petersen Event Center.
Jumping up and down when the Panthers are playing defense. the whole Zoo will jump up and down and yell "OOOOOOOO!" the whole time the opposing team has the ball. This gets our defense pumped up.
Singing Sweet Caroline
One of Pitt's newest traditions is the singing of Sweet Caroline at the end of the third quarter during football games. The tradition started at the Pitt vs Buffalo game on September 26, 2008 and started making road trips with the Panthers as they traveled to away games. The Pitt band played it for the first time on the road at Notre Dame Stadium on November 1, 2008. The Panthers trailed after 3 quarters and rallied to force overtime before defeating the Irish in the longest game in Notre Dame Stadium history.
This past football season Pitt started the Great Tailgate before every home football game. Here students can indulge in some good food, a true tailgate atmosphere and a fun social environment outside of Heinz Field in the Great Lawn along the Allegheny River. Students can enjoy grilling and games of bean bag toss to great music and entertainment. This is a new Pitt tradition to get students amped up and excited for the game!
Football Post-game
Students stay in their seats as they are greeted by the football team after a win. Students-athletes raise their helmets and join the student section as they sing the Pitt Victory Song.
Rub the Panther's Nose
A former Pitt tradition which has recently surfaced on campus again, students make their way to the Panther statue outside the William Pitt Union the week leading up to a football game and rub its nose for good luck.
Hail to Pitt Flag
Every home football game Pitt students unveil the Hail to Pitt flag that spans almost a quarter of the field. After signing up with their residence hall, students watch pre-game warmups from the sidelines before waving the Hail to Pitt flag as the Band plays Hail to Pitt and The Alma Mater on the field.
Pitt 1st Downs
The student section along with the Pitt Band makes sure the opposing team knows Pitt earned a first down by performing the following cheer:
Da da da da GO PITT!
Da da da da GO PITT!
Da da da da da da da da FIRST DOWN!
Jump on it!
Another of Pitt's newest traditions is the playing of the 1992 Sir Mix-a-Lot single, "Jump on it!" before each game. It is played during pre-game before the team comes out of the tunnel. Look for Roc on the PantherVision video board as he leads the student section in the Jump On It dance.
University of Pittsburgh (main and regional campuses) undergraduate student season tickets are available for $25. Students also receive a voucher for a free t-shirt with season ticket purchase. There is a limit of one ticket per student and a valid University of Pittsburgh ID is required. Only full-time students enrolled during the 2010 Fall Term will be eligible to receive a student season ticket (excluding University of Pittsburgh and UPMC employees).
How to Buy
Students can order their season tickets online (instructions below) or at the Panthers Ticket Office in the Petersen Events Center lobby.
Online Ordering Instructions (must use Internet Explorer)
Enter University of Pittsburgh username and password
Go to "STUDENT SERVICES" at the top
Click "STUDENT TICKETS" near the bottom
Click "BUY SEASON PASS"
Choose the student season package, verify contact information, and enter payment information.
Student season tickets will be mailed in July. Please make sure to select appropriate mailing address (home or campus) when placing your order.
Single-Game Student Tickets
It is anticipated that the student section will be sold out on a season ticket basis. If tickets are available, single-game tickets will be sold the week of each game at the Panthers Ticket Office located in the Petersen Events Center lobby for $10 each.
Buddy Passes
It is anticipated that the student section will be sold out on a season ticket basis. If tickets are available, buddy/guest passes will be sold to student season ticket holders the week of each game at the Panthers Ticket Office located in the Petersen Events Center lobby for $5 each. The Panthers Ticket Office may limit buddy pass quantity based on demand. Student guests using a Buddy Pass are required to enter Heinz Field with a student season ticket holder.
Student Shuttle Service
Student shuttle service will begin three and a half (3.5) hours prior to the kickoff time.
Shuttle buses will board on Bigelow Blvd. located between the William Pitt Union and the Cathedral of Learning.
Shuttle buses will drop-off at the Great Lawn Tailgate outside of Gate A up to 90 minutes prior to kickoff. Afterwards student shuttles will drop off at Point State Park and stduents can walk across the pedestrian bridge.
At the conclusion of the first quarter, shuttle buses will begin to travel back to Oakland and will do so continuously throughout the game.
To return to Oakland shuttle buses will board on Reedsdale Street near Gate B of Heinz Field.
Shuttle buses located on General Robinson Street only depart after the conclusion of the game.
Student Parking
Student parking reservation forms can be picked-up and completed at the William Pitt Union Ticket Office beginning the Wednesday prior to each home game.
The William Pitt Union Ticket Office is open Monday thru Friday from 9:00am until 5:00pm
Limited student parking reservation forms are available and are distributed on a first come basis.
All students are required to present a valid Pitt Student I.D. and a valid game ticket to be eligible for student parking.
The following information is also required upon registration for student parking: Vehicle make and model, Vehicle year, Vehicle Color, Vehicle License Plate Number, State in which the vehicle is registered.
Student Entrances to Heinz Field
The Student entrances at Heinz Field are located at Gate A and Gate C.
Both student entrances open 2 hours prior to kickoff.
All students are required to show their Student ID in addition to a valid game ticket.
Graduate and Professional Student Tickets
Graduate and Professional students have 2 options:
Purchase (1) student season ticket at $25 dollars in the general student section or
Purchase up to two (2) Club Seat season tickets at $114 per ticket (no Panther Club Athletic Scholarship Fund contribution is required)
Graduate and professional students must purchase tickets at the Petersen Events Center with ID.
Come join the party on game day and pregame in true Pitt style! Grab a grill and enjoy live music, games and entertainment as you get amped up for your Pitt Panthers Football Team!
Located on the Great Lawn outside Gate A of Heinz Field, the AT&T Great Lawn Tailgate is where you want to be before kickoff. Don't miss out on Pittsburgh's greatest student tailgate!
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
DJ Bonics will be playing your favorite music on stage to get you fired up
Performances by the Pitt Cheerleaders and Band
Great games including bean bag toss
Free tailgate packs
Great place to hangout with friends and cheer on your Panthers
Student shuttles begin departing the WP Union 3.5 hours prior to kick off and drop off right outside the AT&T Great Lawn Tailgate (near Gate A of Heinz Field)
Ticket Print-on-Demand (Until all tickets are distributed)
Loyalty Points Earned for Attendance (Gameday)
Students have two days to register for a ticket to each home game.
If ticket requests are fewer than tickets available, all registered students are awarded tickets via email.
If ticket request exceed tickets available, tickets are awarded via a loyalty distribution.
Students have entries in the loyalty distribution equal to the number of Loyalty Points earned from attending previous games.
Students who are not awarded a ticket in the loyalty distribution are placed on the waiting list.
Students have two days to claim their awarded ticket online by purchasing and printing the ticket at home.
When loyalty distribution occurs, any tickets that are not claimed during the two day claim period are awarded a second loyalty distribution to students on the waiting list. Those students have one day to claim their ticket.
Students may purchase tickets "on-demand" as long as tickets remain available (even if they forgot to register during the initial two day registration period).
When no loyalty distribution occurs, print-on-demand begins at the start of the initial claim period distributed.
When a loyalty distribution occurs, print-on-demand begins after the one day claim period for students on the waiting list (if tickets remain available).
Students earn Loyalty Points by attending games, but lose Loyalty Points for failing to attend games for which they claim a ticket (being a "no-show").
Students must bring their printed ticket and PITT ID to the student entrance for admission on gameday.
Students who claim a ticket but decide not to attend a game must cancel their ticket by 12:00 noon two days prior to gameday to avoid losing Loyalty Points (see Ticket Policy for complete details on canceling your ticket).
Admission is FREE for all University of Pittsburgh students with valid University of Pittsburgh ID. Students earn 2 loyalty points for going to women's basketball games and can earn 4 loyalty points by attending select promtions.
Enter your Pitt username and password. Go to "STUDENT SERVICES"
Click "STUDENT TICKETS"
Click "REQUEST/CLAIM TICKETS" on the left side
Select "RESERVE TICKET"
Select the game
Type in "1" and click "CONTINUE"
Print the ticket
Bring the ticket and your Pitt ID with you to the game
* In order to receive loyalty points for attending women's basketball games, you must print out a ticket through the online student ticket system (tickets are still free when you register online).
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