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Pitt hoops, football placed on 3 years' probation by NCAA

Feb. 20, 2020 03:00 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The University of Pittsburgh football and men's basketball programs have been placed on probation for three years by the NCAA for a series...

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2019, file photo, Colorado head coach Mel Tucker watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo. Colorado coach Mel Tucker said he's still committed to the Buffaloes, even after the Michigan State job opened earlier in the week. Michigan State's job came open when Mark Dantonio announced his retirement Tuesday. Tucker was a graduate assistant for the Spartans under Nick Saban in the late 1990s. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Tucker says he's committed to Colorado despite MSU opening

Feb. 08, 2020 06:11 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi works the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Ohio in Pittsburgh. Narduzzi has no plans to head back to Michigan State, shooting down speculation he is interested in coaching the Spartans following longtime Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio's retirement. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Pat Narduzzi: No plans to return to Michigan State football

By Will Graves Feb. 05, 2020 04:47 PM EST

Louisiana Tech's J'Mar Smith celebrates with teammates after winning the NCAA college football Independence Bowl against Miami, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, La. (Henriette Wildsmith/The Shreveport Times via AP)
Smith, Louisiana Tech beat Miami 14-0 in Independence Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2019 12:08 AM EST

Eastern Michigan defensive back Kevin McGill (4) is escorted to the locker room after being disqualified during the second half of the Quick Lane Bowl NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Pitt rallies to beat Eastern Michigan in Quick Lane Bowl

By Larry Lage Dec. 27, 2019 12:04 AM EST

FILE - In a Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 file photo, Eastern Michigan quarterback Mike Glass III looks to throw against Central Michigan during an NCAA football game in Mount Pleasant, Mich. Pittsburgh and Eastern Michigan will meet in the Quick Lane Bowl, on Dec. 26, 2019, hoping to end postseason droughts. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
Pitt, Eastern Michigan seeking elusive bowl win in Detroit

By Larry Lage Dec. 25, 2019 09:41 AM EST

FILE - In a Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 file photo, Pittsburgh's Dane Jackson (11) and North Carolina's Roscoe Johnson (85) reach for a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C. Pittsburgh and Eastern Michigan will meet in the Quick Lane Bowl, on Dec. 26, 2019, hoping to end postseason droughts. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Pitt and Eastern Michigan aim to end bowl skids in Detroit

By The Associated Press Dec. 25, 2019 09:37 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo. Minnesota defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. (11) gestures during an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, in Minneapolis. Winfield was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
AP All-America teams dominated by LSU, Ohio State

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 16, 2019 12:02 PM EST

James Madison defensive lineman John Daka (7), right, and linebacker Dimitri Holloway (2) celebrate after making a sack during the first half of a quarterfinal game against Northern Iowa in the NCAA college Football Championship Subdivision playoffs in Harrisonburg, Va., Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
James Madison shuts out Northern Iowa 17-0 in FCS quarters

Dec. 13, 2019 10:22 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2019, file photo, Miami tight end Brevin Jordan (9) celebrates a Miami take away in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, in Tallahassee, Fla. Jordan was selected to The Associated Press All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser, File)
Clemson RB Etienne, LB Simmons lead AP All-ACC teams

By Joedy Mccreary Dec. 10, 2019 12:50 PM EST

Pittsburgh defensive lineman Jaylen Twyman (97) sacks North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 34-27 in overtime. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pittsburgh, EMU to meet in Quick Lane Bowl in Detroit

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 06:04 PM EST

Boston College head coach Steve Addazio, right, greets long snapper Aidan Livingston, left, after the team made a field goal against Pittsburgh during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Dillion, Boston College chug past Pitt 26-19

By Will Graves Nov. 30, 2019 07:01 PM EST

Boston College quarterback Dennis Grosel (6) celebrates his touchdown against Notre Dame with offensive lineman Zion Johnson (77) and Alec Lindstrom (72) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Pitt eyeing strong finish, BC eyeing bowl berth in finale

By Will Graves Nov. 29, 2019 11:13 AM EST

Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente and defensive coordinator Bud Foster take the field after shutting out Pittsburgh 28-0 after an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Bell)
Hooker's 2 TD passes lead No. 25 Virginia Tech over Pitt

By Jimmy Robertson Nov. 23, 2019 07:06 PM EST

Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) scores a touchdown on a short run as Georgia Tech linebacker Quez Jackson (44) defends in the first half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 25 Hokies, Pittsburgh meet in critical ACC Coastal clash

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 22, 2019 10:25 AM EST

Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) recast after scoring a touchdown on a short run in the first half of an NCAA football game against the Georgia Tech Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Panthers, No. 25 Hokies meet in key ACC division battle

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2019 06:12 PM EST

Duke Head Coach David Cutcliffe, left, speaks to an assistant during an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Pitt-Virginia Tech matchup headlines ACC’s Week 13 schedule

By Joedy Mccreary Nov. 21, 2019 02:13 PM EST

North Carolina defensive lineman Jason Strowbridge (55) tackles Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) during the first half of an NCAA football game, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pickett accounts for 3 TDs, Pitt edges UNC 34-27 in OT

By Will Graves Nov. 15, 2019 12:14 AM EST

North Carolina coach Mack Brown is consoled by Cam'Ron Kelly as they leave the field following a 38-31 loss to Virginia during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
Under pressure: Defenses thriving in sack-happy ACC

By Will Graves Nov. 13, 2019 01:27 PM EST

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) congratulates teammates after the Tar Heels scored against Virginia in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
Pitt searches for first ACC win over resurgent UNC

By Will Graves Nov. 13, 2019 01:19 PM EST