Podcast appearances and mentions of eli holstein

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable react postgame after the Panthers' 45-17 win over Central Michigan on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium. What led to QB Eli Holstein having another solid game statistically, and should fans be concerned about some turnover snafus leading into tougher games like next week's Backyard Brawl and the ensuing ACC schedule? How was the Pitt defense, with names like Kyle Louis and Rasheem Biles, able to stop Central Michigan's potent rushing attack led by Trey Cornist and Nahree Biggins? How will the emergence of players like Poppi Williams and Blue Hicks help the WR depth behind Kenny Johnson? And what allowed the defensive line depth to show with big performances from guys like Zach Crothers? Our duo answers those questions and more.

Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey joins host Adam Bittner to react to Pitt football's season-opening beating of Duquesne and look ahead to a Week 2 matchup with Central Michigan. Is Eli Holstein proving he belongs in the conversation with Miami's Carson Beck and Clemson's Cade Klubnik as the best QBs in the ACC? Should coach Pat Narduzzi and OC Kade Bell be concerned about the lack of rushing production beyond Desmond Reid? What does Duquesne receiver Joey Isabella's big day mean for the Pitt secondary? And why was Blue Hicks among the standouts at receiver for Jason? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable look ahead to the Panthers' matchup against Central Michigan on Saturday. After a dominant performance by Eli Holstein against Duquesne in their season opener, how will he react to the Chippewas defense? Should Kyle Louis be concerned about the run game? How will Kade Bell use the receiving group to keep his offense on the field? And what do Javon McIntyre and Pitt's defense need to do to avoid challenges created by Central Michigan's offense? Our duo tackles those questions and shares their game picks for this matchup.

We're back with the weekly episodes, baby. We're proud to announce Ian Labatch (da Pitt Pope) as Semple Fi's new third mic #ThankYouKent as we recap Pitt's 61-9 win over Duquesne, preview their Week 2 matchup against CMU (not Carnegie Mellon), and talk the CFB slate in Week 2. Boogie time. If you liked the podcast, be sure to follow us on Twitter or Bluesky and rate us on your podcast app of choice! It helps out the show tremendously. Hosted & Produced by Zack Kaminski, who writes on Substack and has been featured on Meet at Midfield. Co-hosted by Ian Labatch and Mason Kling. Podcast Art & Logo were commissioned from friend of the show Birdblitz.Contact us by email at semplefipodcast@gmail.com

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable react to the Panthers' 61-9 season-opening win over crosstown rival Duquesne. What can we learn about Pat Narduzzi's team after a blowout win over an inferior opponent? Is Eli Holstein back to his best after starting last season hot and petering off at the end because of injuries? Is Desmond Reid already staking his claim to another All-American season? Will the special teams give the Panthers a boost this season after Reid's punt return TD and Kenny Johnson's long kick return? And what can the defense led by Kyle Louis take from this contest into games against more challenging opponents in the ACC? Our duo answers those questions and more.

Semple Fi's 2025 Pitt Panther Season Preview, with friends of the show Stephen Thompson (Post-Gazette) and Dom Campbell (On SI).Find the written version of this preview on Substack. If you liked the podcast, be sure to follow us on Twitter or Bluesky and rate us on your podcast app of choice! It helps out the show tremendously. Hosted & Produced by Zack Kaminski, who writes on Substack and has been featured on Meet at Midfield. Co-hosted by Ian Labatch and Mason Kling. Podcast Art & Logo were commissioned from friend of the show Birdblitz.Contact us by email at semplefipodcast@gmail.com

Today's case: Will Pitt win more than 6.5 games?

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable react to the team's Week 1 depth chart, revealed by coach Pat Narduzzi on Monday. How should fans feel about the starting offensive line of tackles Jeff Persi and Ryan Baer; guards Keith Gouveia and B.J. Williams; and center Lyndon Cooper? Are Kenny Johnson, Blue Hicks and Poppi Williams Jr. prepared to fill the void left by CJ Lee? Does the defense have enough linebacker depth behind and Braylan Lovelace? And how is the secondary shaping up? Our duo ponders those questions, plus reasonable expectations for QB Eli Holstein as he begins his second season as the starter in OC Kade Bell's offense.

Pitt man Pat Bostick joined the show. Pat, part of the broadcast booth for Pitt football, will also be the new host for the Pat Narduzzi Show this season. Pat said there are a number of reasons why Kenny Pickett has struggled in the NFL. Pat isn't writing off the rest of his career, citing what he did in Philly. Pat doesn't rule out Pickett having a career turnaround like Baker Mayfield or Geno Smith, but said ‘a lot would have to go right.' Pat thinks the trials and tribulations Pickett went through at Pitt made him prepared for being moved around in the NFL. The guys asked Pat about the Panthers going into 2025 and what we could see from Eli Holstein this season. Pat is excited for another college football season. He gave his Steelers season prediction and had them winning a game.

The Steelers have released Robert Woods, who never suited up in a regular season game with the team. A few friends of Aaron Rodgers got cut today and could be on their way to Pittsburgh. Adam Schefter reported today that the Raiders do not intend on trading Jakobi Meyers, despite the player asking for that yesterday. There is another receiver who may be available that is coming off a pretty good season. Pitt man Pat Bostick joined the show. Pat, part of the broadcast booth for Pitt football, will also be the new host for the Pat Narduzzi Show this season. Pat said there are a number of reasons why Kenny Pickett has struggled in the NFL. Pat isn't writing off the rest of his career, citing what he did in Philly. Pat doesn't rule out Pickett having a career turnaround like Baker Mayfield or Geno Smith, but said ‘a lot would have to go right.' Pat thinks the trials and tribulations Pickett went through at Pitt made him prepared for being moved around in the NFL. The guys asked Pat about the Panthers going into 2025 and what we could see from Eli Holstein this season. Pat is excited for another college football season. He gave his Steelers season prediction and had them winning a game. Black & Gold Auction House – Round 5.

Wes Durham, thinks Clemson can stay in the top five all year. Wes thinks a lot of the verbiage around Pitt being 9th in the ACC preseason poll is with how the season ended. Wes thinks we will know who Pitt is in the first month to build trust. Wes thinks Eli Holstein being picked 12th is someone not knowing the league. Wes thinks there are 12-14 teams that can win the national championship.

Hour 4 with Jason Mackey: Bubba Chandler is being promoted and could make his MLB debut out of the bullpen. The Pirates are scheduled to pitch him in a bulk relief role. There is a different mentality out of the bullpen Chandler will need and has to always attack hitters. Pitt has named its captains. Desmond Reid, Kyle Louis, Eli Holstein, and the secondary is key. How do you replace Ben Sauls?

Hour 2 with Jason Mackey: Ray Fittipaldo thinks the Steelers would be ok in the short term with Yahya Black in the short term. Black has the potential to be a solid player. Calvin Austin hasn't practiced or done much in the last three weeks. Pat Narduzzi said the maturity level is different for this team and the players. Pat thinks the secondary is deep and some people don't talk enough about them and also Eli Holstein. Narduzzi thinks Dez Reid is the toughest guy on the team.

Jason Mackey is in for Joe and Bob and is live from the Pitt Football Kickoff Luncheon. The expectations for Dez Reed and Kyle Louis are very high and are both preseason All-Americans. All eyes are on Eli Holstein for another year for his second season as a starter with OC Kade Bell. The Steelers are clearly thin on the defensive line and if they lose a starter, like Derrick Harmon, it's going to be an issue. 

Pat Narduzzi said the maturity level is different for this team and the players. The mentality and mental toughness of being "locked in" is there. Narduzzi appreciates how players are taking ownership. Pat thinks the secondary is deep and some people don't talk enough about them and also Eli Holstein. Narduzzi thinks Dez Reid is the toughest guy on the team. Should Bubba Chandler start in the rotation or bullpen?

Pitt has named its captains. Austin has questions at wide receiver and Jason thinks they can surprise some people. Dez Reid, Kyle Louis, Eli Holstein, and the secondary is key. How do you replace Ben Sauls?

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey and Jeff Hathhorn: Kyle Lewis is a preseason All-American who can be a star for the Panthers. Eli Holstein is in his second season for Pitt. Jeff believes Pitt can win 8-9 games. The Big Ten is discussing a 28 game College Football Playoff. No. 2 receiver isn't as much of a topic with Jonnu Smith.

Kyle Lewis is a preseason All-American who can be a star for the Panthers. Eli Holstein is in his second season for Pitt. Jeff believes Pitt can win 8-9 games. Jeff thinks Pitt people are relatively confident with their spot in the ACC. The Big Ten is discussing a 28 game College Football Playoff. We want to see Roman Wilson and Jaylen Warren have big games.

Should there be hype or concern for Eli Holstein? What is Pitt's deepest position? Who is the Panthers' best college linebacker since 2001? All that and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.

Paul Catalina breaks down five teams flying under the radar heading into the 2025 college football season. From a revitalized Iowa State squad with Rocco Becht and a confident Matt Campbell, to a loaded Duke team led by $4 million QB Darian Mensah and Manny Diaz's upgraded defense this list goes beyond the usual playoff contenders. We also spotlight TCU's high-potential offense under Josh Hoover, Pitt's hopes riding on Eli Holstein, and a quietly dangerous Illinois team returning key starters. Don't miss this dive into programs that could shake up the Power 5 landscape this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pitt Football head coach Pat Narduzzi and Pitt Football QB Eli Holstein come on with Adam Crowley to talk about what they expect from themselves and their team for the upcoming 2025 season!

The Athletic ranked every starting quarterback in the country this week. Where does Pitt's Eli Holstein check in? And how does he compare to the rest of the ACC? We're talking about Holstein's place in the conference on today's Morning Pitt.

Could Eli Holstein have a monster year? Who is footing the bill for the back pay? Which underrated WPIAL recruit could be the best? And what's up with the comically oversized hat? Answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.

Bud Elliot sits down with Panther-Lair's Chris Peak to preview Pitt's 2025 season. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:00) - Vibe Heading Into 2025  (00:02:30) - Offensive Changes  (00:04:30) - Eli Holstein  (00:06:15) - Wide Receivers & Offensive Line (00:09:00) - Desmond Reid  (00:11:30) - Defensive Changes   (00:13:55) - Secondary  (00:16:00) - Recruiting Style (00:21:10) - Defensive Name To Know  (00:23:30) - 2025 Expectations Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football. Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're taking questions on how transfers develop, whether there's a panic level with Eli Holstein and a lot more. Plus: a send-off to long-time Pitt SID E.J. Borghetti.

Pope Francis (ATH, Vatican City) has entered the transfer portal. Will Pat Narduzzi & Co be able to land this star in the making? Anyway, Returning Champion Ian Labatch is back on the mic. We're talking spring game, and transfer portal, Pitt related and not. Anyway, welcome to Season 4. If you liked the podcast, be sure to follow us on Twitter or Bluesky and rate us on your podcast app of choice! It helps out the show tremendously. Hosted & Produced by Zack Kaminski, who writes on Substack and has been featured on Meet at Midfield. Co-hosted by Kent VanderWoude and Mason Kling. Podcast Art & Logo were commissioned from friend of the show Birdblitz.Contact us by email at semplefipodcast@gmail.com

Pitt's offense had a rough outing in the Panthers' first scrimmage last weekend; did Eli Holstein and company bounce back at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday? We're talking about Pitt's offense and more on the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt.

On their weekly podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey react to the Steelers' offseason moves so far. How do moves for names like DK Metcalf, Kenneth Gainwell, Darius Slay and -- potentially -- Aaron Rodgers compare to GM Omar Khan's action in his first two seasons? Does this group compare well with the 2023 NFL free agency class that included Elandon Roberts, Larry Ogunjobi and Isaac Seumalo? Or the 2024 group that included Russell Wilson, Justin Fields, Patrick Queen and DeShon Elliott? Will a lack of NFL draft picks naturally lead to a less bountiful offseason? And how should the stockpiling of compensatory picks for 2026 factor into this conversations? Later, the guys get into some college talk with Pitt, Penn State and West Virginia all stating spring practice. Are eyes on Drew Allar in Happy Valley as he looks to shake off a College Football Playoff loss to Notre Dame? Can he get the most out of a loaded roster that includes returnees such as Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen and more? And are receiver transfers Devonte Ross and Kyron Hudson enough to help the passing game as it loses Tyler Warren to the NFL? In Morgantown, what kind of difference can the return of coach Rich Rodriguez make? And can Eli Holstein, Desmond Reid and the Panthers emerge from mediocrity? Our duo tackles those questions. Then in the third segment, airing on the PG Pirates YouTube channel, Adam and Jason get into predictions for the Pirates and the MLB season. How many wins will manager Derek Shelton's club rack up? Can Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller and the pitching staff push them over the .500 mark? Or will the lineup led by Oneil Cruz, Bryan Reynolds and Ke'Bryan Hayes continue to struggle like it has in years past? What should we make of Carmen Mlodzinski earning a rotation spot? How will the catching situation play out with Endy Rodriguez making the Opening Day roster and Henry Davis starting in Class AAA? And why haven't we hear from owner Bob Nutting this spring?

Eli Holstein is back after missing most of the second half of the season last year due to injury. What does Pitt need from the redshirt sophomore quarterback? We're talking about how Holstein played in 2024 and what he needs to do in 2025 on today's Morning Pitt. 

On his weekly Saturday Conversations podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey welcomes Acrisure Stadium public address announcer Larry Richert to get his take on the team's offseason and a range of other topics. Will Larry be announcing the name of Russell Wison or Justin Fields at QB this coming season? What does he think of offseason angst over things like Mike Tomlin's future, NFL free agency and the NFL draft? And what is it like being the above it all on game days? Later, our duo discusses the future of Pitt football under coach Pat Narduzzi with key pieces including Desmond Reid and Eli Holstein returning in 2025; Larry's career in TV and radio at KDKA; and his fondness for Pirates spring training in Bradenton, Fla.

On their weekly Pitt sports mailbag podcast, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson answer reader questions. Among them: Is football coach Pat Narduzzi winning the overall transfer portal battle after retaining the likes of Eli Holstein and Kyle Louis but losing players like Sincere Edwards and Ryland Gandy? Would our opinion of the season have been any different if the Panthers had won the GameAbove Sports Bowl vs. Toledo? When will the men's basketball team see guard Damian Dunn back on the court after he's missed the last month with an injury? And what is the biggest thing Jeff Capel's team needs to improve as it heads into ACC play? Our duo tackles those topics and more.

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Christopher Carter break down the Panthers' 48-46 loss to Toledo in Thursday afternoon's GameAbove Sports Bowl, with Stephen reporting from Ford Field in Detroit. What led to the defeat for the Panthers? How did coach Pat Narduzzi and Kade Bell affect the outcome of the contest with some of their late-game coaching decisions and play calls? How did David Lynch perform in the place of the injured Eli Holstein? What made true freshman Julian Dugger so successful in his time on the field? Did Desmond Reid put a bow on his fantastic season? And where do the Panthers go from here? Our duo tackles those topics and more.

On their weekly Pitt football mailbag podcast, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson answer reader questions. Among them: Is RB Desmond Reid's return a good sign for coach Pat Narduzzi and OC Kade Bell as NCAA transfer portal season gets into full swing? Will others including Eli Holstein and Kyle Louis stay put as well? And what are the guys' picks for the College Football Playoff this weekend? Our duo tackles those topics and more on the basketball front. Should coach Jeff Capel give Brandin Cummings a spot in the starting lineup? And how much longer will he allow Guillermo Diaz Graham to struggle?

We're bringing it back, baby. After a year's hiatus, our friend Mike hops on to discuss the football team's best players of 2024, and his yearly spot to talk all things Pitt hoops. If you liked the podcast, be sure to follow us on Twitter @semplefipod rate us on your podcast app of choice! It helps out the show tremendously. Hosted & Produced by Zack Kaminski, who writes on Substack and has been featured on Meet at Midfield. Co-hosted by Kent VanderWoude and Mason Kling. Podcast Art & Logo were commissioned from friend of the show Birdblitz.Contact us by email at semplefipodcast@gmail.com

On their weekly Pitt football mailbag video, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson answer reader questions. Among them: Did coach Pat Narduzzi leave the door open to Eli Holstein returning from injury in 2024? Either for the regular season finale this week against Boston College or the Panthers' bowl game? What is RB Rodney Hammond's future with the program? And on the basketball side, who does coach Jeff Capel need to step up amid the injury to Damian Dunn with a big game against Ohio State looming?

One Pitt fan blames injuries to the offense line and Eli Holstein as significant reasons Pitt is losing. Emotions are high between Starkey and caller Jim in Jefferson regarding Pitt's problems and how to fix them.

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Christopher Carter break down the Panthers' 37-9 loss to Louisville on Saturday afternoon, with Stephen reporting from L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Ky. Simply put: What happened to the Panthers' once promising season? How exactly did the wheels come off during this four-game losing streak? What does Eli Holstein's injury mean for the Panthers for the rest of this season — and beyond? Why has Kade Bell's high-powered offense slowed down in recent weeks? And what does this mean for Pat Narduzzi's program heading into next season? Our duo tackles those topics and more.

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson break down the Panthers' 24-20 loss to Clemson on Saturday afternoon at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. What led to the Panthers' heartbreaking loss to the No. 17 Tigers? Who is ultimately responsible for the discipline issues and penalties that have plagued the Panthers all season? How did Nate Yarnell fare after starting for the injured Eli Holstein? Why did Pitt's defense have so much success against Clemson's stars like Phil Mafah and Cade Klubnik in the second half? And where do Pat Narduzzi's Panthers go from here? Our duo tackles those topics and more.

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Christopher Carter break down the Panthers' 24-19 loss to Virginia on Saturday night from Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. The guys break down what exactly went wrong for Pitt in dropping its second straight defeat of the season and look at how the Panthers' deteriorating quarterback play has sunk the offense as a whole. Our duo also discusses the poor officiating late in the game and analyzes the performances of both Eli Holstein and Nate Yarnell, as well as what it all means for Pat Narduzzi's team moving forward in ACC play. For more sports, visit post-gazette.com.

In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're taking questions on Allen Greene's top priorities, Eli Holstein's leash and a lot more.

We've got a lot of things to talk about on today's Morning Pitt. How will Pitt bounce back from a 23-point loss? Do the Panthers need to run the ball more? And should we remember how good Eli Holstein has been? All that and more on the Thursday edition of the Morning Pitt.

On their weekly Pitt football mailbag podcast, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson answer reader questions. Among them: What is Panthers coach Pat Narduzzi's biggest problem following a blowout loss to SMU and with tough games against Clemson, Louisville and Boston College looming? Is it quarterback Eli Holstein's play? Or is it poor tackling and offensive line play? How soon could Holstein be benched in favor of backups including Nate Yarnell? Later, they get into some basketball topics. How deep will coach Jeff Capel's rotation go this season? Will Brandin Cummings prove to be a big-time shot maker like his brother Nelly? And will Pitt have another ACC sixth-man award winner in 2024-25 after Nike Sibande and Ishmael Leggett won the honor the past two years?

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to a busy weekend of ugly college football for Pitt and Penn State. Were the Nittany Lions outplayed by the Buckeyes in a 20-13 loss at Beaver Stadium? Or was James Franklin outcoached? Why didn't Tyler Warren see the ball on a late-game possession inside the 5-yard line? How damaging was Drew Allar's interception at the end of the first half, on which receiver Trey Wallace had the ball ripped away? And why weren't Franklin's players including Abdul Carter and Elliot Washington more disciplined on plays that resulted in costly penalties? Jason tackles those questions, then ponders the fate of Pat Narduzzi and the Panthers following a 48-25 loss to SMU. Are ACC championship and College Football Playoff hopes dashed for coach Pat Narduzzi and Co.? And what is the team's future at QB after another shaky performance by Eli Holstein? Jason then ends the show by previewing the beginning of college hoops season for the various local teams.

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Christopher Carter break down the Panthers' 48-25 loss to Syracuse on Saturday, with Stephen reporting from Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas. What went wrong for the Panthers? What led to Pitt's defenders missing so many tackles, and how can defensive coordinator Randy Bates, Pat Narduzzi and the rest of the coaching staff fix this going forward? Are Eli Holstein's struggles just part of having a freshman quarterback? Or are they becoming a bigger issue for Kade Bell's offense? Does Pitt have any chance to make the ACC championship game now? And what about their hopes of potentially sneaking into the College Football Playoff? Our duo tackles those topics and more.

On today's Morning Pitt, we're thinking about SMU's offense, how Pitt can force turnovers, Eli Holstein's availability and a lot more. 

North Carolina lost its third straight game, this time a 34-24 loss to Pittsburgh in Kenan Stadium. Mack Brown's team played well enough to be in a tie game in the fourth quarter but could not get critical stops late as Eli Holstein and the Panthers won for the first time ever in Chapel Hill. Buck Sanders, Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley break down the loss as the Tar Heels continue to fall after a 3-0 start to the season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cory Pereira (@FF_Guitarist) is joined by C2C Co-Founder Austin Nace (@devydeets) to go over some of the biggest surprises of the college season and if we are buying their rise: Tai Felton, Savion Williams, Eli Holstein, Corey Kiner and more! We'll also touch on some standouts from this weekend and reactions through 3 weeks of the college season.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/campus-2-canton/donations

On today's Morning Pitt, we're digging into some numbers to put Eli Holstein's start in perspective, to identify the biggest issue on offense and to find a surprising stat about Pitt's defense. 

Pitt beat West Virginia in epic fashion on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium. After the game, we went live for the Panther-Lair Post-Game Show and talked about the win over the WVU, another big comeback, Eli Holstein and a lot more with comments and questions from Pitt fans. 

It's time for the Backyard Brawl! Greg Macafee breaks down the upcoming game against West Virginia and how he thinks Eli Holstein is the real deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices