2014 Pittsburgh Panthers football team

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2014 Pittsburgh Panthers football
Pitt Panthers wordmark.svg
Armed Forces Bowl, L 34–35 vs. Houston
Conference Atlantic Coast Conference
DivisionCoastal Division
Record6–7 (4–4 ACC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Joe Rudolph (3rd season)
Offensive scheme Pro-style
Defensive coordinator Matt House (2nd season)
Base defense 4–3
Home stadium Heinz Field
Seasons
  2013
2015  
2014 Atlantic Coast Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
Atlantic Division
No. T–5 Florida State x$^  8 0   13 1  
No. 15 Clemson  6 2   10 3  
No. 24 Louisville  5 3   9 4  
Boston College  4 4   7 6  
NC State  3 5   8 5  
Syracuse  1 7   3 9  
Wake Forest  1 7   3 9  
Coastal Division
No. 8 Georgia Tech x  6 2   11 3  
Duke  5 3   9 4  
North Carolina  4 4   6 7  
Pittsburgh  4 4   6 7  
Miami (FL)  3 5   6 7  
Virginia Tech  3 5   7 6  
Virginia  3 5   5 7  
Championship: Florida State 37, Georgia Tech 35
  • ^ College Football Playoff participant
  • $ Conference champion
  • x Division champion/co-champions
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2014 Pittsburgh Panthers football team represented the University of Pittsburgh in the 2014 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Panthers were led by head coach Paul Chryst and played their home games at Heinz Field. They were a member of the Coastal Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). This was Pitt's second season as a member of the ACC. They finished the season 6–7, 4–4 in ACC play to finish in a tie for third place in the Coastal Division. They were invited to the Armed Forces Bowl where they lost to Houston.

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On December 18, head coach Paul Chryst resigned to become the head coach at Wisconsin. [1] He finished with a three-year record of 19–19. Offensive coordinator Joe Rudolph was the Panthers interim head coach in the Armed Forces Bowl.

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 3012:00 p.m. Delaware * ESPN3 W 62–040,549
September 57:00 p.m.at Boston College ESPNW 30–2030,083
September 1312:00 p.m.at FIU * FS1 W 42–2510,147
September 2012:00 p.m. Iowa *
  • Heinz Field
  • Pittsburgh, PA
ESPNU L 20–2448,895
September 271:30 p.m. Akron *
  • Heinz Field
  • Pittsburgh, PA
ESPN3L 10–2140,059
October 47:30 p.m.at Virginia ACCRSN L 19–2443,307
October 167:30 p.m. Virginia Tech
  • Heinz Field
  • Pittsburgh, PA
ESPN W 21–1643,125
October 253:30 p.m. Georgia Tech Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Heinz Field
  • Pittsburgh, PA
ESPNUL 28–5644,734
November 112:00 p.m.No. 24 Duke
  • Heinz Field
  • Pittsburgh, PA
ESPNUL 48–51 2OT39,293
November 1512:30 p.m.at North Carolina ACCN L 35–4053,000
November 223:30 p.m. Syracuse
  • Heinz Field
  • Pittsburgh, PA (rivalry)
ESPNUW 30–732,549
November 297:00 p.m.at Miami (FL) ESPN2 W 35–2361,106
January 212:00 p.m.vs. Houston *ESPNL 34–3537,888
  • *Non-conference game
  • Dagger-14-plain.pngHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Eastern time

Personnel

Coaching staff

2014 Pittsburgh Panthers football staff
Coaching staff Support staff
  • Chris LaSala – Assistant Athletic Director/football operations
  • Bob Junko – Director of player development and High School Relations
  • Hank Poteat – Defensive graduate assistant
  • Taylor Mehlhaff – Special teams Graduate Assistant
  • Jon Budmayr – Offensive graduate assistant
  • Ryan Turnley – Offensive graduate assistant
 Strength and conditioning staff
  • Ross Kolodziej – Strength and conditioning coach
  • Brian Calhoun – Assistant strength and conditioning coach
  • Kenechi Udeze – Assistant strength and conditioning coach
  • Bill Nagy – Strength and conditioning Graduate Assistant

[2] [3]

Roster

2014 Pittsburgh Panthers football roster

Quarterback

  • 7 – Adam Bertke – freshman (6'6, 235)
  • 11 – Trey Anderson – Redshirt.svg junior (6'0, 195)
  • 16 – Chad Voytik Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'1, 215)
  • 18 – Joe Repischak – freshman (6'2, 210)

Running back

  • 5 – Chris James – freshman (5'11, 210)
  • 20 – Dennis Briggs – freshman (5'10, 105)
  • 22 – Jameel Poteat – senior (5'10, 215)
  • 24 – James Connersophomore (6'2, 235)
  • 29 - Rachid Ibrahim – sophomore (6'1, 195)
  • 34 – Isaac Bennett – senior (5'11, 210)
  • 37 – Qadree Ollisonfreshman (6'2, 225)

Wide receiver

  • 7 - Adonis Jennings – freshman (6'3, 195)
  • 10 – Ronald Jones – Redshirt.svg junior (5'8, 170)
  • 17 – Chris Wuestner – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'2, 210)
  • 19 – Dontez Ford – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'2, 210)
  • 23 – Tyler Boydsophomore (6'2, 200)
  • 26 – Joey Brungo – freshman (6'1, 185)
  • 28 – Elijah Zeise – freshman (6'2, 195)
  • 32 – Jordan Jones – freshman (6'3, 215)
  • 38 – Kyle Brown – freshman (6'4, 205)
  • 39 – Jaquaun Davidson – freshman (6'2, 205)
  • 48 - Kellen McAlone – freshman (6'2, 210)
  • 80 - Zach Challingsworth – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'2, 195)
  • 82 – Manasseh Garner Redshirt.svg senior (6'2, 220)
  • 85 – Jester Weah Redshirt.svg freshman (6'3, 210)
  • 88 – Kevin Weatherspoon – Redshirt.svg senior (5'10, 175)

Placekicker

  • 12 – Chris Blewittsophomore (5'9, 195)
  • 49 – Cory Huddleston – freshman (5'10, 170)

Punter

  • 18 – Ryan Winslow Redshirt.svg freshman (6'5, 225)
  • 45 – Nick Goldsmith – freshman (6'2, 210)
 

Tight end

  • 31 – Jaymar Parrish – sophomore (6'2, 260)
  • 45 – Devon Edwards – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'4, 275)
  • 81 – Tony Harper – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'4, 225)
  • 83 – Scott Orndoffsophomore (6'5, 255)
  • 84 – Brian O'Neillfreshman (6'6, 305)
  • 86 – J.P. Holtzjunior (6'4, 250)

Fullback

  • 35 - George Aston – freshman (6'0, 240)
  • 40 - Colton Lively – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'0, 235)
  • 41 - Anthony Rippole – Redshirt.svg sophomore (5'10, 230)
  • 46 - Adam Lazenga – Redshirt.svg senior (6'0, 245)

Offensive lineman

  • 50 – Mike Grimm – freshman (6'6, 320)
  • 53 – Dorian Johnsonsophomore (6'5, 315)
  • 57 – Artie Rowell – Redshirt.svg junior (6'2, 310)
  • 60 – Aaron Reeese – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'5, 310)
  • 62 – John Guy – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'7, 310)
  • 63 – Alex Officer – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'4, 340)
  • 68 – T. J. Clemmings Redshirt.svg senior (6'6, 315)
  • 69 – Adam Bisnowaty Redshirt.svg Sophomore (6'6, 305)
  • 70 – Connor Hayes – freshman (6'4, 270)
  • 71 – Gabe Roberts – Redshirt.svg Sophomore (6'5, 300)
  • 72 – Carson Baker – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'5, 320)
  • 74 – Matt Rotheram – Redshirt.svg senior (6'6, 335)
  • 75 – Jaryd Jones-Smith Redshirt.svg freshman (6'7, 320)
  • 77 – Alex Galiyas – freshman (6'2, 290)
  • 78 – Alex Bookser – freshman (6'6, 315)

Defensive lineman

  • 5 – Ejuan Price Redshirt.svg junior (6'0, 255)
  • 44 - David Durham – Redshirt.svg senior (6'2, 240)
  • 52 – Shakir Sotosophomore (6'3, 290)
  • 54 – Tyrique Jarrettsophomore (6'3, 335)
  • 55 – Luke Maclean – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'5, 260)
  • 56 – Justin Moody – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'3, 280)
  • 64 – Trent Neavin – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'1, 260)
  • 66 – Mike Herndon – freshman (6'4, 310)
  • 76 – Connor Dintino – freshman (6'3, 315)
  • 90 – Hez Trahan – freshman (6'4, 250)
  • 91 – Darryl Render – junior (6'2, 300)
  • 92 – Rori Blair – freshman (6'4, 245)
  • 93 – Shane Roy – freshman (6'4, 280)
  • 94 – Jeremiah Taleni – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'2, 290)
  • 95 – Khaynin Mosley-Smith – Redshirt.svg junior (6'0, 305)
  • 96 – Devin Cook – Redshirt.svg junior (6'4, 240)
  • 98 – LaQuentin Smith – senior (6'2, 280)
 

Linebacker

  • 3 – Nicholas Grigsby – Redshirt.svg junior (6'1, 220)
  • 4 – Bam Bradley Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'2, 220)
  • 8 – Todd Thomas – Redshirt.svg senior (6'2, 230)
  • 28 - Anthony Gonzalez – Redshirt.svg senior (6'3, 230)
  • 30 – Mike Caprara – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'0, 215)
  • 36 – Michael Dunn – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'4, 235)
  • 40 – James Folston Jr. – freshman (6'4, 250)
  • 43 – Devon Porchia – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'2, 245)
  • 47 – Matt Galambos – sophomore (6'2, 245)
  • 48 – Zach Poker – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'4, 240)
  • 49 – Nico Elms – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'0, 210)
  • 50 – Dominic Cuono – freshman (6'2, 220)
  • 51 – Jacob Craig – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'2, 240)
  • 53 – Brian Popp – freshman (6'0, 220)
  • 58 – Quintin Wirginis – freshman (6'2, 220)
  • 59 – Jamal Davis IIfreshman (6'2, 200)
  • 67 – Alec Maternowski – freshman (5'11, 200)
  • 87 – Reggie Green – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'2, 225)

Defensive back

  • 2 – Terrish Webb – sophomore (5'11, 180)
  • 6 – Lafayette Pitts Redshirt.svg junior (5'11, 195)
  • 9 – Ray Vinopal – Redshirt.svg senior (5'10, 200)
  • 14 – Avonte Maddoxfreshman (5'9, 165)
  • 15 – Reggie Mitchell – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'0, 185)
  • 21 – Titus Howard – sophomore (6'1, 175)
  • 22 – Khari Anderson – freshman (6'2, 195)
  • 25 – Pat Amara – freshman (6'2, 190)
  • 26 – Jevonte Pitts – Redshirt.svg sophomore (5'11, 205)
  • 29 – Oluwaseun Idowu – freshman (6'0, 185)
  • 32 – Phillipie Motley – freshman (5'10, 170)
  • 35 – Jalen Williams – freshman (6'2, 180)
  • 38 – Ryan Lewis Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'0, 195)

Long snappers

  • 61 – Pat Quirin – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'1, 220)
  • 67 – David Murphy – Redshirt.svg junior (6'1, 220)

Source and player details, 2014 Pittsburgh Panthers football roster (10/1/2022): [4]

Team players drafted into the NFL

PlayerPositionRoundPickNFL club
T. J. Clemmings Tackle4110 Minnesota Vikings

References

  1. "Wisconsin brings Pitt's Chryst home as coach". December 18, 2014.
  2. "2014 Pittsburgh Football Spring Prospectus" (PDF). University of Pittsburgh Department of Athletics. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 20, 2014. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  3. Hinnen, Jerry (February 14, 2014). "Brooks Bollinger Leaves Pitt Staff, John Settle Hired as RB coach". CBS Sports . Retrieved June 17, 2014.
  4. "2014 Pittsburgh Panthers football roster". pittsburghpanthers.com.