2011 Pittsburgh Panthers football team

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2011 Pittsburgh Panthers football
BBVA Compass Bowl, L 6–28 vs. SMU
Conference Big East Conference
Record6–7 (4–3 Big East)
Head coach
Co-offensive coordinator Calvin Magee (1st season)
Co-offensive coordinator Mike Norvell (1st season)
Offensive scheme Multiple no huddle [1]
Defensive coordinator Keith Patterson (1st season)
Co-defensive coordinator Paul Randolph (1st season)
Base defense 3–3–5 [1]
Home stadium Heinz Field
Seasons
←  2010
2012  →
2011 Big East Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
No. 17 West Virginia $+  5 –2   10 –3  
No. 25 Cincinnati +  5 –2   10 –3  
Louisville +  5 –2   7 –6  
Rutgers  4 –3   9 –4  
Pittsburgh  4 –3   6 –7  
Connecticut  3 –4   5 –7  
South Florida  1 –6   5 –7  
Syracuse  1 –6   5 –7  
  • $ – BCS representative as conference champion
  • + – Conference co-champions
As of January 11, 2012
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2011 Pittsburgh Panthers football team represented the University of Pittsburgh in the 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Panthers were led through the regular season by first-year head coach Todd Graham and played eight home games at Heinz Field. Defensive coordinator Keith Patterson was named interim coach for the season-ending bowl game after Graham resigned in favor of a head coaching position at Arizona State.

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Previous season

In 2010, the Panthers finished 8–5 overall and 5–2 in the Big East to win a share of the Big East Championship with Connecticut and West Virginia and won the BBVA Compass Bowl against the Kentucky Wildcats. After the December 5 game against Cincinnati, head coach Dave Wannstedt resigned under pressure. [2] On December 16, the University of Pittsburgh hired then Miami (Ohio) head coach Michael Haywood. [3] Just 16 days later, on January 1, Haywood was fired by Pittsburgh after being charged with felony domestic violence. [4] On January 10, Pitt hired Tulsa head coach Todd Graham. [5]

Spring game

Pitt concluded its spring practices under new coach Todd Graham and showcased its new offensive and defensive schemes to the public for the first time in its annual Blue-Gold game on April 16, 2011 at Heinz Field. Despite cold and rainy weather, the offense completed 81 passes and threw for 498 yards. The Blue team, which was composed of first-team players, ran 100 plays in two hours en route to a 48–13 victory over the Gold team which was composed of reserve players. [6] The opening kickoff was returned 87 yard for a touchdown by defensive back Buddy Jackson. Quarterback Tino Sunseri completed 35 of 55 passes for 416 yards and two scores while having one interception and a fumble. Linebacker Carl Fleming had a game-high 12 tackles and two sacks and the defense forced five total turnovers. [7] Kevin Harper completed a 52-yard field goal. The Ed Conway Award, which is give to the most improved players of the spring, went to Buddy Jackson, Anthony Gonzalez, and Tyrone Ezell. [8]

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 36:00 p.m. Buffalo *
 ESPN3 W 35–1648,359
September 101:00 p.m. Maine *
  • Heinz Field
  • Pittsburgh, PA
ESPN3W 35–2941,230
September 1712:00 p.m.at Iowa *
 ESPN2 L 27–3170,585
September 2412:00 p.m. Notre Dame *
  • Heinz Field
  • Pittsburgh, PA (rivalry)
 ABC L 12–1565,050
September 298:00 p.m.No. 14 South Florida
  • Heinz Field
  • Pittsburgh, PA
 ESPN W 44–1740,025 [9]
October 83:30 p.m.at Rutgers
ESPNU L 10–3446,079
October 1512:00 p.m. Utah *Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Heinz Field
  • Pittsburgh, PA
ESPNUL 14–2643,719 [10]
October 268:00 p.m. Connecticut
  • Heinz Field
  • Pittsburgh, PA
ESPNW 35–2040,219 [11]
November 57:00 p.m.No. 22 Cincinnati
  • Heinz Field
  • Pittsburgh, PA (River City Rivalry)
ESPNUL 23–2649,362 [12]
November 1212:00 p.m.at Louisville
ESPN+ W 21–1451,321
November 257:00 p.m.at West Virginia
ESPNL 20–2160,932 [13]
December 312:00 p.m. Syracuse
  • Heinz Field
  • Pittsburgh, PA (rivalry)
ESPN2W 33–2040,058
January 71:00 p.m.vs. SMU *
ESPNL 6–2829,726
  • *Non-conference game
  • Dagger-14-plain.pngHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Eastern time

Roster

2011 Pittsburgh Panthers football roster

Quarterback

  • 8 – Anthony Gonzalez – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'3, 230)
  • 10 – Trey Anderson – freshman (6'0, 195)
  • 11 – Mark Myers – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'4, 230)
  • 12 – Tino Sunseri – Redshirt.svg junior (6'2, 215)

Running back

  • 1 – Ray Graham – junior (5'9, 195)
  • 2 – Corey Davis – freshman (5'11, 180)
  • 4 – Zach Brown – Redshirt.svg senior (5'10, 198)
  • 7 – Malcolm Crockett – freshman (5'10, 205)
  • 24 – Desmond Brown – junior (5'9, 200)
  • 29 – Steve Williams – freshman (6'2, 200)
  • 34 – Isaac Bennett – freshman (5'11, 210)

Wide receiver

  • 3 – Darius Patton – freshman (5'10, 173)
  • 5 – Cameron Saddler – Redshirt.svg junior (5'7, 170)
  • 14 – Ronald Jones – freshman (5'8, 170)
  • 15 – Devin Street – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'4, 195)
  • 16 – Brendon Felder – sophomore (5'10, 190)
  • 17 – Salath Williams – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'3, 195)
  • 19 – Joshua Brinson – junior (6'1, 162)
  • 36 – Brett Zuck – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'1, 195)
  • 82 – Justin Jackson – freshman (6'3, 185)
  • 84 – Ed Tinker – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'2, 195)
  • 87 – Mike Shanahan – Redshirt.svg junior (6'5, 225)
  • 88 – Kevin Weatherspoon – Redshirt.svg freshman (5'10, 175)

Placekicker

  • 39 – Kevin Harper – Redshirt.svg junior (5'10, 180)
  • 49 – Garrett Tonio – Redshirt.svg Seenior (5'10, 195)
  • 48 – Drake Greer – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'4, 205)
  • 90 – Chris Yankoski – Redshirt.svg senior (5'10, 200)

Punter

  • 92 – Matt Yoklic – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'4, 220)
 

Tight end

  • 6 – Drew Carswell – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'4, 220)
  • 80 – Brendan Carozzoni – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'4, 230)
  • 81 – Justin Virbitsky – Redshirt.svg junior (6'4, 280)
  • 83 – Hubie Graham – Redshirt.svg junior (6'4, 230)
  • 86 – Sam Collura – freshman, (6'4, 250)

Fullback

  • 31 – Randy Morris – Redshirt.svg freshman (5'11, 205)
  • 37 – Derrick Burns – Redshirt.svg freshman (5'11, 235)
  • 47 – Kris Wildman – Redshirt.svg junior (6'0, 210)
  • 48 – Chris Mike – Redshirt.svg junior (6'1, 240)

Offensive lineman

  • 52 – Lucas Nix – senior (6'6, 310)
  • 54 – Chris Jacobson – Redshirt.svg senior (6'3, 295)
  • 55 – Tom Ricketts – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'5, 268)
  • 56 – Arthur Doakes – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'6, 340)
  • 57 – Artie Rowell – freshman (6'2, 310)
  • 60 – Greg Gaskins – Redshirt.svg senior (6'4, 295)
  • 64 – Shane Johnson – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'5, 330)
  • 68 – Jordan Gibbs – Redshirt.svg senior (6'7, 315)
  • 70 – Juantez Hollins – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'5, 330)
  • 74 – Matt Rotheram – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'6, 335)
  • 75 – Ryan Turnley – Redshirt.svg junior (6'6, 320)
  • 76 – Ryan Schlieper – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'5, 310)
  • 77 – Zenel Demhasaj – junior (6'7, 331)
  • 78 – Cory King – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'6, 325)

Defensive lineman

  • 5 – Ejuan Price – freshman (6'0, 255)
  • 7 – Brandon Lindsey – Redshirt.svg senior (6'2, 250)
  • 8 – Todd Thomas – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'2, 230)
  • 45 – Shayne Hale – Redshirt.svg junior (6'4, 255)
  • 90 – T. J. Clemmings – sophomore (6'6, 315)
  • 96 – Justin Hargrove – Redshirt.svg senior (6'4, 270)
  • 72 – Jack Lippert – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'4, 260)
  • 91 – Tyrone Ezell – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'4, 305)
  • 92 – Devin Cook – freshman (6'4, 240)
  • 93 – Bryan Murphy – sophomore (6'3, 255)
  • 94 – Myles Caragein – Redshirt.svg senior (6'2, 290)
  • 95 – Khaynin Mosley-Smith – freshman (6'0, 305)
  • 97 – Aaron Donald – sophomore (6'0, 285)
  • 98 – Chas Alecxih – Redshirt.svg senior (6'5, 285)
 

Linebacker

  • 3 – Nicholas Grigsby – freshman (6'1, 220)
  • 10 – LaQuentin Smith – freshman (6'2, 280)
  • 28 – Emanuel Rackard – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'0, 235)
  • 32 – Tristan Roberts – Redshirt.svg senior (6'1, 230)
  • 34 – Carl Fleming – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'1, 220)
  • 36 – Manny Williams – Redshirt.svg junior (6'1, 225)
  • 38 – Greg Williams – Redshirt.svg senior (6'3, 240)
  • 40 – Dan Mason – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'1, 230)
  • 43 – Mark Giubilato – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'2, 235)
  • 44 – Shane Gordon – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'0, 240)
  • 49 – Eric Williams – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'3, 215)
  • 51 – Adam Lazenga – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'0, 245)
  • 53 – Joe Trebitz – Redshirt.svg junior (6'3, 220)
  • 55 – Max Gruder – Redshirt.svg senior (6'2, 230)

Defensive back

  • 2 – K'Waun Williams – sophomore (5'10, 195)
  • 6 – Roderick Ryles – freshman (6'1, 206)
  • 9 – Ray Vinopal – sophomore (5'10, 200)
  • 11 – Marco Pecora – Redshirt.svg junior (5'11, 195)
  • 12 – Jeremiah Davis – Redshirt.svg junior (5'10, 175)
  • 16 – Saheed Imoru – senior (5'10, 185)
  • 18 – Jarred Holley – Redshirt.svg junior (5'10, 190)
  • 20 – Brandon Ifill – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'1, 200)
  • 21 – Buddy Jackson – Redshirt.svg senior (6'1, 180)
  • 22 – Antwuan Reed – senior (5'10, 190)
  • 23 – Lafayette Pitts – freshman (5'11, 195)
  • 24 – Cullen Christian – sophomore (6'0, 195)
  • 25 – Jason Hendricks – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'0, 190)
  • 26 – Jason Frimpong – freshman (5'11, 180)
  • 27 – Lloyd Carrington – freshman (6'0, 195)
  • 28 – Phil Peckich – Redshirt.svg freshman (5'10, 185)
  • 35 – E.J. Banks – Redshirt.svg sophomore (5'11, 190)
  • 41 – Andrew Taglianetti – Redshirt.svg junior (5'11, 190)
  • 46 – Joseph Lopez – Redshirt.svg freshman (5'9, 170)

Long snappers

  • 58 – Kevin Barthelemy – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'3, 245)
Source and player details, 2011 Pittsburgh Panthers football roster (10/1/2022): [14]

Coaching staff

2011 Pittsburgh Panthers football staff
Coaching staff
  • Todd Graham – Head coach
  • Paul Randolph – Executive Associate head coach/co-defensive coordinator/defensive line
  • Calvin Magee – Assistant head coach/co-offensive coordinator/running backs
  • Mike Norvell – Co-offensive coordinator/wide receivers/Director of Recruiting
  • Keith Patterson – Defensive coordinator/linebackers
  • Tony Gibson – Pass Defense coordinator/secondary
  • Tony Dews – Tight ends/recruiting coordinator
  • Todd Dodge – Quarterbacks
  • Spencer Leftwich – Offensive line
  • Randall McCray – Outside linebackers/special teams
 Support staff
  • Blair Philbrick – Assistant Athletic Director/football operations
  • Alex Hodge – Video director
  • Bob Junko – Director of Football Relations and Program Enhancement
  • Bo Graham – Head graduate assistant/Assistant Receivers coach
  • Matt Caponi – Defensive graduate assistant
 Strength and conditioning staff
  • Shawn Griswold – Director of strength and conditioning
  • Trevor Dieleman – Assistant strength and conditioning coach
  • Travis Pelletier – Assistant strength and conditioning coach

[15]

Following the conclusion of the regular season, coaches Tony Dews, Tony Gibson, and Calvin Magee left to take positions with Rich Rodriguez's staff at Arizona and did not coach in the BBVA Compass Bowl. [16]

Team players drafted into the NFL

PlayerPositionRoundPickNFL club
No Players Selected

[17]

Post-season

Less than one year from his hiring, on the evening of December 13, Graham informed Athletic Director Steve Pederson that he had discussed coaching opportunity at Arizona State. [18] After being informed he did not have permission to talk to the school about the job and refusing conversations with Pederson and another administrator, Graham resigned the next morning to accept the head coaching job at Arizona State University. [19] Graham informed his Pitt players of his departure by having text message forwarded to the team by director of football operations Blair Philbrick. [20] Keith Patterson was named as the interim head coach for the BBVA Compass Bowl. [21]

On December 22, 2011, Wisconsin offensive coordinator Paul Chryst was introduced as the next permanent head coach to take over the Panthers following the BBVA Compass Bowl. [22]

Awards

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