It's been a pretty good Sunday after watching the Pirates take three of four from the Braves, but I will get to that in the next post.
For this post I want to recap the Night with the Panthers event that was held this past Thursday at Sunnehanna Country Club. This year was the sixth that the University of Pittsburgh and the Johnstown chapter of the Panther club have held this event, inviting fans for a night of good food and the chance to meet some of Pitt's coaches and athletic office staff.
I had the opportunity to speak with several Pitt athletic officials along with head football coach Paul Chryst. He was very friendly and open to taking pictures, signing autographs, and talking about the upcoming season. I also had the chance to meet Pat Bostick, former Pitt QB and current analyst for the Pitt Football broadcasts.
Everyone is excited about the upcoming football schedule along with the much anticipated move to the ACC. One thing that Executive Associate Athletic Director Donna Sanft and Chryst said during their speeches was the fact that season ticket sales are on pace to sell out Heinz Field for the first time since 2003.
Johnstown native Marco Pecora spoke during the event and explained how all the players from the Johnstown area who played at Pitt were like a family even though they came from different schools.
Overall, the event was a great opportunity to get together with other Pitt fans while meeting Pitt staff and getting ready for July 1st when Pitt officially becomes a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference.
-The Flood City Sports Fan
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