Podcast appearances and mentions of eli holstein

93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Eli Holstein is still the starter for Pitt against Boston College. Holstein has a "normal" leash. Jeff thinks this is a huge game for the Panthers. Jeff does think a two-loss Penn State team can make the playoff. How do the Penguins approach this?

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani: The MLB playoffs are underway. Mason Miller threw a 104 mph pitch against Chicago. 93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Eli Holstein is still the starter for Pitt against Boston College. Holstein has a "normal" leash. Jeff thinks this is a huge game for the Panthers. Jeff does think a two-loss Penn State team can make the playoff.

Post-Gazette insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable tackle the biggest questions around Pitt football following an ugly loss to Louisville over the weekend. Does coach Pat Narduzzi have a QB controversy on his hands amid Eli Holstein's recent struggles? When could we see more of Cole Gonzales or Mason Heinstchel? What's the plan at left guard after Kieth Goueva went down with a season-ending injury? And what should fans make of concerning quotes from the Cardinals' D'Angelo Hutchinson and co-DC Ron English about facing Pitt and what worked for them in their Acrisure Stadium victory? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable break down the Panthers' 34-27 loss to Louisville on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium. What went wrong for Pat Narduzzi's team after the Panthers leapt out to a 17-0 lead in the early going? What's next for the quarterback position in Kade Bell's offense after Eli Holstein was benched in the fourth quarter? Could we really see Cole Gonzales or even freshman Mason Heintschel start over him? How can the Panthers clean up many of the issues that plagued them against the Cardinals, including penalties and a lack of execution, especially on third downs? Where do the Panthers stand injury-wise? And what does this loss in their ACC opener mean for them going forward? Our duo answers those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable continue to sort through the issues the Panthers' Backyard Brawl loss to West Virginia revealed. And look ahead to the start of ACC play this week against the Louisville Cardinals. Was Pat Narduzzi's coaching or player execution the bigger issue against the Mountaineers? Can fans reasonably expect the team to improve when veterans like QB Eli Holstein and OL Lyndon Cooper are the guys making the big mistakes? Are there any personnel changes Narduzzi, OC Kade Bell or DC Randy Bates should consider this week? What's Desmond Reid's status at RB? And how does our duo see the WR situation playing out with Blue Hicks and others? Stephen and Abby tackle those questions and more. Try ZipRecruiter for FREE at ZipRecruiter.com/audio Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zack, Mason, and Ian are crashing out over last week's debacle in Morgantown. The Pat Narduzzi Dilemma (2022): https://meetatmidfield.com/pat-narduzzi-dilemma-pitt-panthers-football/ 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 go through who's lived up to expectations and who's underwhelmed them through the first three games of the Panthers' season. Which young players have taken advantage of their newfound playing time and carved out a role for themselves? How have Deuce Spann and Bryce Yates helped to elevate Pitt's passing game? How has Zach Crothers found production along the defensive front? And, on the other side of the spectrum, who hasn't lived up to expectations this season? Should fans expect more from All-American Kyle Louis and the Pitt linebackers? What about Lyndon Cooper on an offensive line that has struggled to protect the quarterback and open running lanes for Desmond Reid? What can get Kenny Johnson going in the receiver corps? And where does Eli Holstein fit into this discussion? Our duo answers those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After struggling in Pitt's loss at West Virginia on Saturday, quarterback Eli Holstein has to make some much-needed improvement to help the Panthers going forward. What do we make of his play so far this season and in his career? And do Pat Narduzzi and Kade Bell have a big decision to make? All that and more in today's Morning Pitt.

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable sort through an ugly Backyard Brawl loss to West Virginia for the Panthers and how coach Pat Narduzzi and Co. can bounce back ahead of ACC play. Can coordinators Kade Bell and Randy Bates get the penalties cleaned up? What's the latest on the health of RB Desmond Reid and DB Cruce Brookins? Can Bell get QB Eli Holstein back into rhythm with some easy throws to names like Kenny Johnson and Blue Hicks? And what are the other biggest concerns that need to be rectified? From mental errors along the offensive line to the secondary's shaky play? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable break down the Panthers' 31-24 overtime loss to West Virginia on Saturday in the 108th edition of the Backyard Brawl. How did the Panthers let this game slip away in such embarrassing fashion, when they had so many chances to win? Did coach Pat Narduzzi fail to prepare his team for the rivalry game environment? How can the Panthers clean up the penalties that plagued them in Morgantown? And how can Eli Holstein and the offense capitalize on the many trips to the red zone they squandered on Saturday? Does the defense's performance leave any positives to glean from Saturday's game? How will injuries to Desmond Reid and a variety of defenders affect the Panthers heading into ACC play? And did fatigue play a part in the Panthers crumbling late? Our duo answers those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey joins host Adam Bittner to sort through the controversy surrounding the future of the Backyard Brawl rivalry between Pitt and West Virginia. Who shares more blame for the future for the series going on hiatus? Pat Narduzzi, Allen Greene and the Panthers? Or Rich Rodriguez, Wren Baker and the Mountaineers? Would both teams benefit from some non-conference scheduling flexibility? Or should this game be played every year? And how should College Football Playoff resume conversations influence the conversation? Our duo tackles those questions and more before the teams square off Saturday. How much pressure will Narduzzi be under if Pitt loses the game as a 7.5-point favorite? How encouraged should fans be by a possible 3-0 start for the Panthers? And who will prove to be the hero for Pitt on Saturday? Eli Holstein? Braylan Lovelace? Desmond Reid? Or someone else?

Nate thinks this will be the best road atmosphere Eli Holstein and Kade Bell have worked in. Desmond Reid is one of the most dynamic players in college football. A big special teams play can be the difference. Pitt's linebackers play 95% of the snaps. The offensive line hasn't had a great push through the first two days and Nate thinks that's where a ton of questions are.

Hour 2 with Donny Football: Teryl Austin said he thought his defense was physically dominated against Baltimore, but didn't think that against the Jets. The Steelers have given up 100 or more yards rushing in 10 of their last 20 games. Keeanu Benton hasn't shown what it takes to play nose tackle. Nate thinks this will be the best atmosphere Eli Holstein and Kade Bell have worked in. The offensive line hasn't had a great push through the first two games.

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable preview the Backyard Brawl between heated rivals Pitt and West Virginia. What are the keys to the game from both sides? How is West Virginia sorting out its quarterback situation between Nicco Marchiol and Jaylen Henderson after a lifeless performance last week vs. Ohio? Will the Mountaineers find production on the ground after their star running back Jahiem White was lost for the season due to injury? How will the Pitt secondary do against Mountaineers star receiver Cam Vaughn? On the offensive side of the ball for Pitt, are Eli Holstein and his unit ready for Saturday's bitter rivalry game? What kind of challenges does the stout West Virginia defense pose for the Panthers? Will Desmond Reid be able to find space to make plays on the road? Stephen and Abby also make their game picks and give predictions for Saturday's contests.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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?

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?

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?

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. 

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.

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.

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?

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.

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