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Rushel Shell - RB - Panthers

Pittsburgh sophomore RB Rushel Shell will transfer to another program.

Shell had been out of practice for a week as he was given "time away from football" to think about his future with the program, according to the Post-Gazette. Pitt must agree to release Shell from his scholarship to whatever school he wants to transfer to, and a Pac-12 school is likely the suitor. He was slated to start for the Panthers this season.
Source: Post-Gazette
Apr 29 - 1:33 PM
Ray Graham - RB - Panthers

National Football Post's Russ Lande writes Pittsburgh RB Ray Graham could be a starter in the NFL if healthy.

"Returning from a knee injury suffered in 2011, Graham finished his college career on a high note by having the best statistical season in his final season with 1,042 yards, but after running a 4.80 40 at the Combine he is unlikely to be drafted," Lande writes. "Instinctive and deceptively quick footed, Graham finds the open hole/crease and gets through it faster than his 40 time would have you expect. His ability to change directions quickly helps him to easily make tacklers miss. While a running back who runs a 4.80 40 is going to have trouble shining in the NFL, if he gets all the way back to his pre-injury form in 2013 (Which will be nearly two years since the injury, which is usually the amount of time a running back needs to get back to 100%) then he could develop into a productive and versatile starting tailback in the NFL."
Source: National Football Post
Apr 22 - 3:12 PM
Aaron Donald - DL - Panthers

Pittsburgh defensive coordinator Matt House says the team is prepared to run a blend of 4-3 and 3-4 schemes.

"Without tipping too much off -- we want to have a little bit of an element of surprise going into camp -- the main thing is we want to be a fundamentally sound, tough defense that runs to the ball," House said. He added the Panthers will also mix in man and zone coverages.
Source: Post Gazette
Feb 20 - 10:10 AM
Ray Graham - RB - Panthers

Pittsburgh RB Ray Graham measured 5-foot-9 and 192 pounds at this week's East-West Shrine weigh-in.

Graham has 9 3/8-inch hands, which are good sized for such a small fella. NFL evaluators like big hands on running backs because it can help with ball security. By all accounts, Graham has been the best back on the East squad this week, ahead of Zac Stacy (Vanderbilt) and Montel Harris (Temple). At 5-foot-9, 192, Graham isn't far off Ray Rice's 2008 Combine weigh-in (5'8/199).
Source: National Football Post
Jan 15 - 9:25 PM
Ray Graham - RB - Panthers

Per CBS Sports draft analyst Dane Brugler, Pittsburgh RB Ray Graham has looked like the quickest player on the field during early East-West Shrine practices.

East-West Shrine invitees donned full pads for the first time Tuesday and Graham was an early standout, as expected. Aside from missing January's Compass Bowl with a hamstring injury, Graham finished the year on a tear with at least 94 rushing yards in four of his last five games. He's a middle-round prospect.
Source: Dane Brugler on Twitter
Jan 15 - 10:36 AM
Ray Graham - RB - Panthers

Pittsburgh senior RB Ray Graham will miss the Compass Bowl with a hamstring injury.

The news is surprising, as this would have been Graham's final collegiate game. As the Panthers best offensive player, Graham looked to get back to his pre-injury form during the game against Notre Dame. He is expected to attend the East-West Shrine Game.
Source: Post Gazette
Jan 5 - 12:12 PM
Ray Graham - RB - Panthers

Pittsburgh senior RB Ray Graham will attend the East-West Shrine Game.

This is a great get for the Shrine Game as Graham is one of the more underrated senior runners due to an injury late in his junior season. Graham started slow in 2012 but hit his stride against Notre Dame, running more aggressively while hitting the hole with authority.
Source: Shrine Game Facebook
Fri, Dec 7, 2012 01:30:00 PM
Mike Shanahan - WR - Panthers

Pittsburgh senior WR Mike Shanahan caught nine passes for 116 yards Saturday against USF.

Shanahan used his size to catch passes over defenders while also finding soft spots in coverage. We look forward to his likely transition to tight end in the NFL and think he could draw late-round consideration if he runs well enough.
Sun, Dec 2, 2012 10:20:00 AM
Ray Graham - RB - Panthers

Pittsburgh senior RB Ray Graham rushed for 94 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries Saturday against USF.

Both of Graham's touchdowns came from one yard out, but one showed off his lateral cutting ability in trash, breaking an inside run off tackle with one quick move. He has looked quite healthy these last few weeks, and Graham's production has backed that up. We look forward to seeing how he handles a post season all star game and the pre-draft process.
Sun, Dec 2, 2012 10:10:00 AM
Steve Williams - DB - Panthers

Pittsburgh head coach Paul Chryst has dismissed redshirt freshman CB Steve Williams.

No details were given for the dismissal. Linebacker Jason Frimpong and defensive back Roderick Ryles were also given permission to seek a transfer. None of the three redshirt freshmen appeared in a game this season.
Source: ESPN
Mon, Nov 26, 2012 11:47:00 AM
Ray Graham - RB - Panthers

Pitt senior RB Ray Graham rushed for 113 yards and one touchdown on 23 carries, as well as 50 yards on five receptions, Saturday against Rutgers.

Ever since the Notre Dame game, Graham has looked healthy and continues to run hard. He was caught form behind a few times Saturday, but it is good to see the senior running like his old form.
Sat, Nov 24, 2012 05:07:00 PM
Devin Street - WR - Panthers

Pittsburgh junior WR Devin Street plans on returning for the 2013 season at this time.

Street is having his best season, with 59 receptions for 806 yards and four touchdowns. The Panthers and head coach Paul Chryst have struggled at times this season, especially offensively, but Street could build consistency with a new quarterback next year.
Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 04:35:00 PM
Mike Shanahan - WR - Panthers

Pittsburgh senior WR/TE Mike Shanahan caught three passes for 79 yards and a touchdown Saturday against UConn.

Shanahan continues to impress despite being a tweener. We believe he projects best as a receiving or slot tight end in the NFL, able to use his high point ability and size as a nice target.
Sat, Nov 10, 2012 12:24:00 PM
Ray Graham - RB - Panthers

Pittsburgh senior RB Ray Graham rushed for 41 yards on 15 carries Friday against UConn.

He added 21 receiving yards on three receptions. Graham was held in check all day but did show pre-injury form against Notre Dame last weekend. Medicals will be the key for the senior during the pre-draft process.
Sat, Nov 10, 2012 11:59:00 AM
Ray Graham - RB - Panthers

Pittsburgh senior RB Ray Graham rushed for 172 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries Saturday against Notre Dame.

He added six receptions for 25 yards. Graham looked liked his pre-injury self, knifing through lanes while making people miss at the second level. Coaches had urged Graham to hit the hole faster and harder, and he seemingly obliged.
Sun, Nov 4, 2012 09:02:00 PM

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