Pickett’s 2 TDs key Pitt rout of UMass, 51-7
3 years, 3 months ago

Pickett’s 2 TDs key Pitt rout of UMass, 51-7

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Kenny Pickett threw for two touchdowns passes and the Pitt defense held Massachusetts to 209 yards of total offense as the Panthers cruised to a 51-7 season-opening victory on Saturday. The Panthers held UMass to 209 yards of total offense, sacking Lytle five times, making six tackles for loss and forcing a fumble. NEW FOCUS IN THE PASS RUSH Pitt’s defense sent ends Patrick Jones II and Rashad Weaver, who combined for a total of 16.5 sacks last season, to the NFL after 2020. I think we missed some plays.. There’s a couple times they got away.” TOUGH SLEDDING In addition to Pitt’s defensive excellence, the UMass offense continued its struggles from a year ago, when the Minutemen scored just 12 total points in a four-game slate.

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Kenny Pickett is eyeing consistency as Steelers’ homestand ends with a visit from Packers
1 year, 1 month ago

Kenny Pickett is eyeing consistency as Steelers’ homestand ends with a visit from Packers

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The Kenny Pickett the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted — the swaggy, sublimely confident and ultra-competitive quarterback who practically willed the University of Pittsburgh to an ACC title two years ago — is not always the Kenny Pickett that takes the field. “He’s awesome in the fourth quarter,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said. PICKENS’ PLIGHT Steelers wide receiver George Pickens …

Pickett hits Johnson for late touchdown as the Steelers slip past Levis, Titans 20-16
1 year, 1 month ago

Pickett hits Johnson for late touchdown as the Steelers slip past Levis, Titans 20-16

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers know their margin for error is impossibly thin. Kenny Pickett threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Diontae Johnson with 4:02 to go and Pittsburgh’s defense turned away Tennessee rookie quarterback Will Levis twice in the final minutes as the Steelers rallied for a 20-16 victory on Thursday night. We all are confident in each other.” …

Pickett hits Pickens for late touchdown as Steelers rally to stun mistake-prone Ravens 17-10
1 year, 2 months ago

Pickett hits Pickens for late touchdown as Steelers rally to stun mistake-prone Ravens 17-10

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin spent a portion of the week showing the Pittsburgh Steelers clips of their longtime rivalry with the Baltimore Ravens. Until, that is, the end, when a precocious play by a rookie whose father knows a thing or two about beating the Ravens led to a pair of throws that erased 56 minutes of offensive ineptitude, the …

Kenny Pickett passes for 2 touchdowns as Pittsburgh Steelers top Las Vegas Raiders 23-18
1 year, 2 months ago

Kenny Pickett passes for 2 touchdowns as Pittsburgh Steelers top Las Vegas Raiders 23-18

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Even picking up first downs was a challenge for Pittsburgh’s offense in the first two games, so much so that fans loudly chanted for a change in the offensive coordinator. All is not settled after the Steelers’ 23-18 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday night, but Kenny Pickett said it was something to build upon …

Pickett-less Pitt turns to Patti in Peach Bowl
3 years ago

Pickett-less Pitt turns to Patti in Peach Bowl

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! PITTSBURGH — Kenny Pickett walked into Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi’s office last week and spent 30 minutes laughing about the 13th-ranked Panthers’ remarkable season, one that carried them to the program’s first ACC title and Pickett to a prime spot on NFL draft boards. Narduzzi knew …

Pitt QB Pickett’s stock surging after ACC championship
3 years ago

Pitt QB Pickett’s stock surging after ACC championship

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Pickett’s ascent to a likely Heisman Trophy candidate and a prospective first-round NFL draft pick took another big step forward as he threw for 253 yards and two touchdowns and ran for a 58-yard score, helping Pittsburgh defeat Wake Forest 45-21 on Saturday night and giving …

Pitt QB Kenny Pickett to the Panthers? The Athletic’s draft expert says yes
3 years ago

Pitt QB Kenny Pickett to the Panthers? The Athletic’s draft expert says yes

New York Times  

If the season ended today, the Panthers would hold the 10th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. 6 pick, which The Athletic’s draft expert Dane Brugler predicted Matt Rhule would use on Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields. Panthers college scouting director Cole Spencer was among the nearly 40 scouts and GMs in Pittsburgh on Nov. 11 to see Pickett and …

Pickett leads Pitt to 28-7 victory over Virginia Tech
3 years, 2 months ago

Pickett leads Pitt to 28-7 victory over Virginia Tech

Associated Press  

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Kenny Pickett threw two touchdown passes and rushed for a score to lead Pittsburgh to a 28-7 victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday. Just play Pitt football.” Pickett, arguably the leader for ACC Player of the Year at the season’s halfway point, now has thrown 21 touchdown passes and just one interception. “It’s my job to get …

Pitt’s Pickett emerging in ACC’s next wave of NFL-ready QBs
3 years, 2 months ago

Pitt’s Pickett emerging in ACC’s next wave of NFL-ready QBs

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Kenny Pickett’s decision to return for his redshirt senior season is working out well for Pittsburgh, the nation’s top-scoring team. Pickett is poised to join North Carolina’s Sam Howell, Virginia’s Brennan Armstrong and possibly others in the next wave of Atlantic Coast Conference quarterbacks on NFL draft boards. Pitt leads the nation with 52.4 points per game following …

Pickett and Pitt keep rolling, blast Georgia Tech 52-21
3 years, 2 months ago

Pickett and Pitt keep rolling, blast Georgia Tech 52-21

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Kenny Pickett pumped his Heisman Trophy candidacy as Pitt dominated Georgia Tech 52-21. Pitt intercepted the first two passes thrown by Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims, with linebacker John Petrishen returning the second 33 yards for a touchdown, to help the Panthers to a 42-14 lead by halftime on Saturday. Manages to keep plays alive and break contain …

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