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Michael Boytim

Panthers expect to be successful

February 22, 2010

PITTSBURGH — March 28, 2009 Scottie Reynolds took an inbounds pass with five seconds left and drove past several Pitt defenders to score the game-winning layup for Villanova in a 78-76 victory over the Panthers that propelled the Wildcats to the Final Four. That shot also ended the college careers of All-Americans Sam Young and DeJuan Blair as well as team leader Levance Fields and starter Tyrell Biggs. It was also supposed to mean the end, at least temporarily, of Pitt’s amazing run under Jamie Dixon. The Panthers were picked to finish ninth in the Big East in the preseason coaches’ poll. Sunday, Reynolds brought his Wildcats, who were picked first in that poll, to Pittsburgh. He and Villanova left town with the same thing every team ranked in the top-5 that has entered the Petersen Events Center during its nine years of existence has — a loss.

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Technically, I’m a Raiders’ fan

December 6, 2009

Two of the most common questions people ask me are why I chose to become a sportswriter and why I cheer for the Oakland Raiders, today’s Steelers’ opponent.

I’ve come to realize both questions have the same answer: Tecmo Super Bowl.

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Bedford seniors pull together

November 28, 2009

LOYSBURG — After a pair of false start penalties left Bedford facing a first and goal from the 20-yard line down six points in overtime, the general consensus among the media in the Panther Community Stadium press box was that Karns City was going...

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Farabaugh to step down with memorable resume

August 4, 2009

LILLY — Kurt Farabaugh is stepping down as Johnston Realty’s manager after this season.

It’s only fitting Farabaugh is leaving with his team at the top — of the Altoona Regional, at least.

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Pitt enjoys historic season, but future remains unclear

March 30, 2009

The Pittsburgh Panthers’ basketball season ended Saturday night, but it wasn’t due to a lack of talent or effor.

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