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Pitt researchers evaluate physical traits of female, male Marines Aileen Ryan Staff Writer Pitt researchers are looking further into doubts that women can join men with their boots on the ground. Researchers from Pitt’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS) began collecting data this month for a study to evaluate how female U.S. Marines measure up to male Marines physically in field performance, according to lead researcher Katelyn Allison. “The data obtained from the collective effort will help the USMC Commandant make a decision on whether or not the ground combat [occupation] should be open to females,” Allison said. On Jan. 24, 2013, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey lifted a ban on women serving in direct ground combat positions in the military, sparking debate about whether or not women have the physical capabilities to become U.S. combat Marines. Before Panetta and Dempsey lifted the 1994 Pentagon prohibition on women serving in direct combat positions, women were only allowed to work in military branches

such as intelligence, finance and communications. The end goal of the experiments is to establish gender-neutral characteristics that can predict safe and successful completion of ground combat tactical training and tasks. With the help of male and female participants, researchers will implement measurements of data on subjects like physical, physiological and field performances that may be predictors of injury or attrition during training for the ground combat Military Occupational Specialties (MOS), Allison said. The research data won’t be available until its completion next summer. As required by Panetta and Dempsey, the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines are on a three-year deadline to determine how to integrate women into all military jobs, including the previously closed positions. Allison said the research study also aims to conduct support for a Marine task force established as a result of the deadline and is working to integrate women into combat units and military occupational specialties. A Pitt study will measure combat capability though a series of tests. | MCT Campus

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Protein shake-up: Study discovers method for nanofiber creation Dale Shoemaker For The Pitt News Cancer patients may soon receive medication more efficiently and with fewer harmful side effects thanks to a new development in nanofiber assembly. Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University and Oregon State University have discovered a method for creating large synthetic fibers made of proteins. These structures could provide the key for future research in medicine and pharmacology. The protein nanofibers could provide a more effective means for delivering anticancer drugs to tumors within the body.

By attaching to the surface of tumor cells, nanofibers could deliver the drug to those cells, leaving them unaffected. The study, “Cooperative, Reversible Self-Assembly of Covalently Pre-Linked Proteins into Giant Fibrous Structures,” details how and why green fluorescent proteins form into massive fibers. The proteins, which emit a green fluorescence under ultraviolet light, build biological structures outside of cells. Saadyah Averick, a chemistry graduate student at CMU and head of the research project, wanted to connect these proteins into massive nanofibers, millimeters in length. This would allow larger biological structures to be constructed.

To make the proteins able to selfassemble, he sought help from Dr. Ryan Mehl, an associate professor of biochemistry at Oregon State University. Mehl modified the amino acids, the building blocks of the protein, and gave each protein two heads to attach to other proteins. When Averick modified a polymer that could link to the protein in the same way and attached it, the proteins self-assembled into long chains. “Now, [Averick] could make a polymer with two heads that will react with the protein,” Mehl said in an email. “Since the polymer and the protein both have two heads each that will only react with each other (like Velcro), they zip together into

wires or fibers.” The research and report were joint efforts between Pitt and CMU and included CMU’s Dr. Krzysztof Matyjaszewski and Dr. Tomasz Kowalewski, professors in CMU’s chemistry department, and Pitt’s Dr. Anna C. Balazs — all leading researchers in chemistry and chemical engineering. For the team, the discovery was serendipitous. “From short chains [of the molecules], we can form large uniform fibers, something unexpected,” Averick said. According to the study, the self-assembly of the proteins can be reversed. The

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NANOFIBERS team observed that the fibers broke apart into their original, small pieces when exposed to sound waves. Several days later, the fibers reassembled. This property makes the fibers ideal for drug delivery systems, as it allows them to be injected into the bloodstream. Injection into the bloodstream is not new to this method but it is unique as it allows larger fibers to be injected, in comparison to other drug delivery systems. Averick said he was originally working toward creating large proteins made from giant fibrous structures and discovered the nanofibers by accident. FROM PAGE 2

MARINES Potential combat Marines are required to pass the same combat fitness test for men or women despite their physiological differences. Despite these differences, one member of Pitt’s ROTC, Brianne Benton, said women should have the same chance to prove their tenacity in ground combat. “I believe women should be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities to work in combat roles and go through the same demanding physical training and work currently completed by the males in those roles,” said Benton, a senior nursing major.

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“When I did the reaction, a soup of green fibers was obtained,” Averick said. “It was very frustrating. I tried many reactions to avoid the fiber formation but always found that [type of] fibers in my reaction mixture.” Shortly after starting work on his doctorate at CMU in 2009, Averick began his work with proteins, modified by Mehl, and originally attempted to create short chains. After making the short chains, Averick said he hoped to join them all together to make large chains but was unsuccessful. He was left with a pool of green fibers. “The fiber formation was very strange, since we only expected short [protein] chains to form,” Averick said. For help, Averick said he turned to Kowalewski. Over the next 3 1/2 years, the

two tried to analyze the green fibers using atomic force microscopy — an imaging technique — but never yielded good images. One day, they accidentally changed the components of a part of their sample and were able to get the first clear images of the fibers. They realized that they had the large protein chains they’d sought. With this success, Kowalewski asked Balazs to join the research team. Balazs created a computer model of the self-assembling proteins to study the fibers’ structure and their mechanism of self-assembly. Although research is still in the developmental phase, Balazs said understanding how the proteins self-assemble could lead to fiber structures being built by the molecules they are made of. In tissue engineering, such as in reconstructive sur-

geries, this could mean much less invasive procedures. “We will continue to work with the CMU team to design soft materials with controllable structures and new functionalities,” Balazs said in an email. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, an English language chemistry journal published by the German Chemical Society, published the report in July 2014. This discovery is a branch off of Saadyah Averick’s earlier work on construction with proteins. “This was purely curiosity-driven and serendipity-driven work,” Kowalewski said in a press release from the Mellon College of Science at CMU. “But where controlled polymerization and organic chemistry meet biology, interesting things can happen.”

Benton understands where the speculation is coming from but attributes it to the relatively new admission of women into combat roles. “I can only speak for myself when I say I am not completely surprised their capability is being questioned,” Benton said. “Not because they are women but because it is change.” Like Benton, Lt. Col. David Frakt of the U.S. Air Force Reserve, a former visiting professor at Pitt School of Law, said women deserve the same chance to prove themselves . “I believe that women have proven themselves to be capable of doing anything a man can do,” Frakt said. “Not every woman will have the physical strength required for every job specialty but there

are many women who can meet even the most demanding physical standards and they should be given the opportunity to try.” But Christiana Bentz, a member of the ROTC program and a senior majoring in natural science at Pitt, said she already knows women are capable of holding positions in the Marine Corps. However, she also realizes the importance of being able to face strenuous challenges in combat. “Capability is being questioned not about the jobs they already hold, but about increasing roles into combat arms branches,” Bentz said. “There is a difference between women being part of an operation within a forward operating base and women being outside the wire, pulling a 200-pound man with 60 pounds of

equipment on him to safety a mile away.” Allison said this is an exciting time for everyone participating in the research. “We are extremely excited and honored to be a part of this monumental research effort, as this is a historical moment for our nation,” Allison said. “We are thrilled to work with these brave men and women who serve our country.” Being a woman in Pitt’s ROTC program, Benton understands the importance of filling combat roles with capable people, whether they are male or female. “In the end, I believe the most capable soldiers should be given the slots in combat units,” Benton said. “Because there is one thing more important than gender equality — and that is the safety of those serving this nation.”

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Casual Fridays Mr. Panda, you are not the father Al Hin, a panda that lives in a breeding center in China’s Sichuan province allegedly faked pregnancy to “receive nicer food and round-the-clock care,” from her keepers. The 6-yearold panda started showing signs of pregnancy in July, with reduced appetite and mobility. The aspiring actress executed a stellar performance, prompting her keepers to schedule her to star in a heavily publicized first-ever live birth. Unfortunately, the broadcast was cancelled after her keepers got wind of the panda’s bamboomotivated conspiracy. It takes the term “food baby” to a whole new level. “Meow” you know Contrary to the consensus among ‘90s kids, Hello Kitty is not a cat. Yes, it turns out that everyone’s favorite backpack accessory is actually British schoolgirl named Kitty White, according to her creators Sanrio. University of Hawaii anthropologist and current curator of an exhibition about the cartoon cat-human thing, Christine R. Yano, said, “she’s never depicted on all fours. She walks and sits like a two-legged creature.” In other news, investigations into Snoopy’s identity are pending. Drowned in Fibs USC football fans were naturally upset to hear that their star

player, Josh Shaw, broke both of his ankles on Saturday, Aug. 23. But they all got a warm feeling in their stomachs when Shaw told fans that he received his injuries after jumping from a second-story building to save his 7-year-old nephew from drowning. Problem: Shaw’s story is a “complete fabrication,” according to the school. Shaw later admitted that his original story was a lie and, although we don’t know exactly how Shaw got injured, reports reveal that the imaginary child drowning was, in fact, Manti Te’o’s son. Dawn of the head A chef in China died after being bitten by a spitting cobra head. The chef had decapitated the cobra in preparation for a cobra flesh soup. Twenty minutes later, when the chef tried to discard the snake remains, the head — still alive and biting — bit him. Coincidentally, upon receiving his cobra soup, the patron said it was ... to die for. Flint arsonist strikes out Over the past few weeks, the town of Flint, Mich., has been terrorized by a slew of arsons. The local fire chief, David Cox, was on the case for weeks until last Wednesday, when he finally nabbed the serial arsonist. The pyromaniac was an 11-year-old boy. Despite his age, “The dude is a terror,” Cox told Michigan Live. Officials say that the young boy could spend up to three weeks in his room with no chance of Xbox.

Adulthood: Fifty shades of unoriginal Channing Kaiser Columnist

Creativity and imagination in adults isn’t nurtured in the same way it is in young children. Young kids are encouraged to make Play-Doh sculptures, play make-believe and have tea parties with their stuffed animals. At some point, arguably around middle school, that changes. In middle school, creativity is no longer cool unless it reeks of Axe or is embroidered with a moose. Fastforward to college — if you want to get creative, you have to go into the arts or join a LARPing club (liveaction role play, if you’re unfamiliar with the term). But pretending to be a direwolf in Schenley Plaza just isn’t socially acceptable once you’re old enough to drive a car. One local venue where students sometimes go to get creative in a more socially acceptable way is Paint Monkey, a BYOB studio in Lawrenceville that offers painting classes. When I first heard about it, I thought it was a great idea — after all, paint and drinks are a stellar combination — but, as it turns out, there’s more to Paint Monkey than I expected. In fact, the business sheds an exuberant amount of light onto the superficiality of adulthood and onto our culture in general. Everyone at the studio is coached by an instructor on how to create a specific painting. For my friends, it was a design inspired by “Sunflowers” by van Gogh. The instructor gives you a canvas with the outline of the painting already traced onto it and a palette with only the shades you’ll need to mimic the instructor. This doesn’t mean painters cannot make their canvases unique. Owners Mary Lou Bradley and husband Joe Groom said that although a

group of patrons may start with the same template, “We get a thousand different looks each time.” So, even though Paint Monkey may sound like a version of paintby-numbers with a real-life person telling you what goes where instead of digits, it’s quite different. It shows just how difficult it is to make adults get creative. And it does so by freeing its customers of their inhibitions, in that it allows them to worry less about messing up and producing something “ugly” and more about being a kid again. As Bradley said of the templates, “We didn’t start out with them. We started out giving people a blank canvas. But we found out that it gives people too much anxiety without a template.” Groom echoed his wife’s sentiment. “Seeing the sketch makes them a lot more comfortable to let go a little bit,” he said. “It gives them more power to experiment with colors and new mediums.” Of course, paint-by-numbers doesn’t provide you with the same atmosphere that Paint Monkey does either. So if you’re looking to escape your living room, Paint Monkey does provide an engaging alternative. It’s also a great option for people who want to spend a night catching up with friends while doing something besides porch hangouts in South Oakland. But there’s a reason Paint Monkey is great for socializing. According to the owners, the social environment, when paired with the template, further allows patrons to let go. The social and creative aspect of their business, Bradley said, “are married together.” “We want people to socialize but we also want them to go away with

something they like,” she added. But what’s the point of the magenta sunflower that looks more like a stop sign than anything you’d find growing in your garden? There is an inherent anxiety among our society about fitting in instead of being who we want to be. We’re more concerned with creating an acceptable-looking painting than with expressing our creativity. Paint Monkey helps adults to express their creativity, but not without going to great lengths to make them comfortable. Perhaps not surprising, at their kids’ parties, most kids, “usually take blank canvasses,” Mary said. So the real problem, it seems, lies with us adults. By providing all of these incentives, Paint Monkey is simply catering to an audience that’s scared to produce something unconventionally attractive. This stigma extends beyond paintings, though. Fashion — one of the most widespread forms of art — is a great form of self-expression that’s not always utilized. Sometimes, we buy a piece of apparel because everyone else is wearing it, not because we genuinely identify with it. We need to start pushing artistic boundaries across all spectrums. If grape-colored lipstick and teal eyeliner are calling to you, rock it. Don’t be afraid to get a mohawk or a Pokémon-inspired tattoo or wear a bowtie in class. Bring on the diversity. Bring on the creativity. Of course, if designer charm bracelets and high-waisted shorts are your thing, that’s great, too. We just shouldn’t be afraid to be different, if that’s what we truly want to do. Write to Channing at clk87@ pitt.edu

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Young defense prepares for Delaware in season opener Michael Johnson, who caught 60 passes for 1,035 yards in 2013. “I think defensively, they present some problems,” Chryst said. “I think there’s a lot of respect when you watch the film.” Johnson also amassed an additional 800 yards in kick returns and handoffs last year. In high school, he snagged passes from senior quarterback and Greensburg Central Catholic grad Trent Hurley, who holds a 1-0 lifetime record at Heinz Field. His Centurions won the WPIAL Championship 2009. At 6-foot-2, Johnson will likely be followed by Pitts. On the other side of the field, redshirt sophomore Reggie Mitchell assumes the role of cornerback. Mitchell sat out last year under NCAA guidelines, which state transfer players have to abstain for a year before they’re allowed to play for a new team, after transferring from Wisconsin. “We really appreciate what [Mitchell has] done,” Chryst said. Chryst said that Mitchell is familiar with three positions in the defensive backfield. His primary focus right now is at cornerback, but he knows the nickelback position and was No. 1 on the Badgers’ depth chart at free safety at

Ryan Bertonaschi Senior Staff Writer As Saturday’s home opener against Delaware approaches for the Pitt football squad, a slight sense of urgency has sparked around its South Side locker room — and rightfully so. Since midsummer, Pitt’s relatively inexperienced defense has become younger and more inexperienced. Defensive end Bryan Murphy left the team in the spring, and another defensive end option, Ejuan Price, will spend the 2014 season sidelined because of an injury. To make matters worse, Pitt is without three cornerbacks with in-game experience in 2014: Jahmahl Pardner and Trenton Coles, who both transferred, and Titus Howard, who was suspended earlier this month for disciplinary reasons. All moves are relevant this week, since Pitt now has only one cornerback with game experience — junior Lafayette Pitts — and Delaware is a pass-first team with senior leadership at the quarterback and receiver positions. Pitt head coach Paul Chryst called the game a “good starting point,” and said Delaware’s offense can be dangerous in several areas. Chryst cited Delaware’s senior receiver

Ray Vinopal will help lead a thin defensive back group. Bobby Mizia | Visual Editor

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Boston College, Iowa headline first-half football schedule Jake Demarco Staff Writer

The 2014-2015 Pitt football season is noteworthy because the team has an opportunity to exceed a .500 regular season record, which hasn’t happened in four years. At first glance, it’s easy to suggest a majority of the schedule is winnable. The upcoming season is constructed like a bumpy roller coaster — it could be a very thrilling ride if approached correctly, or very disappointing if the Panthers are not prepared. Developing and maintaining momentum will be key for the Panthers’ success. Many of the two-game stretches on the

schedule consist of games against weaker opponents, immediately followed by games against formidable ones. The heavily soughtafter 10-win season is within grasp and, if accomplished, could be pivotal for the development of Pitt football in the future. Game 1: Saturday, Aug. 30 vs. Delaware Don’t overlook this matchup. The teams will meet for the first time ever in this game and it’s vital that the Panthers start the season on a strong note by securing the win in their season opener. Two seasons ago, Youngstown State University shocked Pitt with a 31-17 victory and, hopefully, Division I Football Championship Subdivision opponents are not taken lightly by the Panthers anymore.

The Delaware Blue Hens finished last season with a 7-5 overall record, which included a 4-4 conference record. Much of Delaware’s success comes from senior quarterback Trent Hurley, who was recently named to 2014 College Football Performance Awards Watch List as one of the nation’s top quarterbacks. Just as impressive is Hurley’s 137.18 passing rating for his career as a Blue Hen, which should clearly lay out the Panthers’ game plan — shut down the accomplished signal caller to lock in a win. Game 2: Friday, Sept. 5 at Boston College Pitt’s first ACC game is a cross-divisional matchup against Boston College, who is in the Atlantic Division. The Panthers’ last matchup against the Eagles came 10 years ago when

both schools were members of the Big East Conference. The Panthers won 20-17. Pitt owns a 16-13 record against Boston College. Last season, the Eagles were 7-6 overall and 4-4 in ACC play. The Atlantic Division is thought to be tougher and more competitive than the Coastal Division and Boston College comes from experience. Stand-out veteran center Andy Gallik has anchored the Eagles’ offensive line for three straight years and enables the Eagles to maintain a run-heavy offense. That said, the Eagles lost key attack pieces, including quarterback Chase Rettig and running back Andre Williams, to the NFL.

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Brick wall? Offensive line looks to improve with new QB said of last season when speaking to media in July. Things might have been worse if someone hadn’t helped him by serving as a sort of on-field coach. Right guard Matt Rotheram, also a redshirt senior, was the person to his immediate left on the line. “Matt was like a play-by-play coach for me last year,” Clemmings said. “He helped me out a lot, getting through some of these games when there were times where I might have been a little lost out there, ‘Hey T.J., get that down, do that.’ He got me through.” While his fellow linemates’ adjustments haven’t been quite as extreme as the 6-foot-6 New Jersey native, who played just two years of high school football, they are noteworthy. Last year was center Artie Rowell’s first full season of gameplay after playing in just two games two years ago and redshirting the year before that. “We’re not gonna have guys real nervous

Jasper Wilson Sports Editor T.J. Clemmings knows what a difference one season makes. The redshirt senior offensive lineman spent last year learning a new position after switching sides of the ball at the end of 2012. The move was prompted by a conversation with head coach Paul Chryst immediately following the team’s 27-3 win at University of South Florida in its final regular season game. “His uniform wasn’t dirty and he said, ‘Coach, I’ll do whatever I can for this team,’” Chryst said. So, the process began. But the curve wasn’t quick. “Lots of stuff was new to me. I was learning lots of things on the fly from week to week, trying to remember what I did last week or remember what coach told me and try to build on it every weekend and do the best I can,” Clemmings, now a right tackle,

Adam Bisnowaty helps anchor a changing line Sheldon Satenstein | Assistant Visual Editors

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Pro tips on how to best tailgate before Pitt games Jack Demarco Staff Writer

Tailgating has long been a pregame pastime at football games but it’s more than just flipping burgers. It’s a custom with rules and a loose code of unwritten rules, like “don’t park near a port-a-potty,” for obvious reasons. For the tailgating community, showcasing one’s passion for the team begins long before the game. The minute a tailgater arrives at the stadium, it’s game time. While not all students tailgate, showing school spirit is possible for every Pitt student. Pitt plays its football home games at Heinz Field, where the tailgating scene is a bit disjointed, as each different option for tailgating comes with its own perks. Sharing a stadium with the Steelers has its pros and cons when it comes to Pitt tailgating. The common sentiment amongst Pitt students is a feeling of displacement being outside Oakland. “Our enthusiasm goes hand-in-hand with

tailgating,” senior Colin Clark said. “An oncampus field would enrich tailgating and unite everyone way more effectively for the games.” One of the recent measures taken by the Student Government Board’s Traditions Committee to bond students to Pitt football is the creation of The Panther Pitt, the student section at games. Started in 2012, its mission is simple: create a spirited atmosphere for game day. With the purchase of season tickets, students receive a free “Panther Pitt” shirt to wear for home contests. The tailgating spot on the Great Lawn, located outside Gate A of Heinz Field, is commonly flooded with a sea of these blue shirts. Another rule, is to wear your team’s color no matter what and do your team proud. When game day rolls around, the epicenter for the student body is still the Great Lawn, while the Gravel Lot, Blue Lot and Gold Lot play secondary roles. Shuttles flood Bigelow Boulevard outside of the Cathedral of Learning before the game to transport busloads of students over to the North Shore neighbor-

hood. Beginning within 90 minutes of the start of the game, drivers will drop students off at Point State Park, leaving a ten-minute walk on the Fort Duquesne pedestrian footbridge to the stadium. For more eager fans, the earlier University shuttles will deliver students right to Heinz Field up until 90 minutes prior to kickoff, right in striking distance of the student entrance to get premium seats. Of all the choices, the Great Lawn is the most populated student tailgating spot. From a convenience and cost standpoint, it’s free for students and in close proximity to the field. Located outside Gate A of Heinz Field, this area is a great way for fans to get amped up for the game. The proximity to the Ohio River also makes this spot a prime attraction, as students can enjoy the festivities alongside nearby boats and kayaks. Right up until kickoff, Pitt staff provides fans with free food and grilling equipment to get into the tailgating atmosphere without the hassle.

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The third rule is to have a grill master in your crew. Your stomach will thank you later. In addition, the Lawn is spacious where you can find students throwing footballs and playing cornhole. Blaring music from live DJs as well as body painting stations make it the ultimate pregame tailgate celebration. Pitt’s mediocrity on the football field in recent years has ironically made tailgating more fun than the games to some. The Great Lawn, Gold Lot, Blue Lot and the Gravel Lot are treated both as a starting point to game day and the highlight. Thus, the developing separation between tailgating and the actual game is becoming more evident. In addition, rather than tailgating being viewed as a preview for the game, it’s been scaled back to merely a social gathering for some fans, including senior Joe Chuly. “There have been a few too many devastating losses and letdowns to be as hyped for the team as I once was,” Chuly said. “I’d rather

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the year ranked ninth in fewest points per game allowed in the Football Bowl Subdivision. This year, there’s a solid mix of experience and youth for the defense to continue its success. In addition, 1,000-yard rusher Mark Weisman returns to the backfield for the Hawkeyes along with junior quarterback Jake Rudock, who played soundly under center, throwing for 2,383 yards and 18 touchdowns. Pitt is ahead 3-2 in the all-time series with the last two games decided by a combined five points. The Panthers have never lost to the Hawkeyes in Pittsburgh. Game 5: Saturday, Sept. 27 vs. Akron Pitt will once again transition from a major out-of-conference opponent to a minor one when the team hosts the Akron Zips in its fifth game of the season. The Panthers crushed the Zips 35-0 in their only prior meeting more than a decade ago. Last season, the Zips flirted with a .500 season by completing the year with a 5-7 overall record. Akron played Bowling Green last year as well, but was on the losing end of a 31-14 score. In odd fashion, special teams and transfers are the Zips’ strengths. This summer, junior punter Zach Paul was

SEASON Also, the team won’t have its top two tacklers from last season. On a personnel standpoint, Pitt has the slight advantage, but Boston College has the comfort of Alumni Stadium — its home field — where the Eagles won five out of six games last season. Game 3: Saturday, Sept. 13 at Florida International University This game is a not proverbial “trap game,” in which the highly favored team could get upset if it overlooks a talented, but less reputable, opponent. Coming out of Conference USA, these fellow Panthers could only muster one win in 12 games in 2013 and lost to Pitt in their only previous matchup, 44-17 in 2010. FIU returns sophomore running back Silas Spearman III, who led all runners with four touchdowns on the ground, and senior safety Justin Halley, who snagged three interceptions. Game 4: Saturday, Sept. 20 vs. Iowa Last year, the Hawkeyes finished with an 8-5 record overall, going 5-3 in the Big Ten Conference. More importantly, they finished

Coach Paul Chryst aims for second straight winning season. Bobby Mizia | Visual Editor

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Getting to Heinz Field on Gameday Chris Puzia Assistant Sports Editor

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Veteran Pitt football game attendees may have familiar and trusted strategies for the best routes to and from Heinz Field. For newcomers, here’s a rundown of travel options, if you’re not fortunate enough to have a car on campus. The simplest way to attend the games is via the free Pitt shuttles that run from Sutherland Hall and the Cathedral of Learning to Heinz Field. The shuttles begin transportation 3 1/2 hours before kick-off and continue through kick-off. On Saturday, the shuttles will begin departing for the stadium at 8:30 a.m. The shuttles drop students off next to the Great Lawn but, within 90 minutes of game time, they drop students off at Point State Park across the Allegheny River. From there, it’s just a 15-20 minute walk to the game over the Fort Duquesne Bridge. From the end of the first quarter on, the buses also transport students back to campus. For students who don’t want to take the FROM PAGE 6

DELAWARE the time of his transfer. “You can count on Reggie to be where he needs to be and, ultimately, that’s the most important thing rather than size, speed, any of that. It’s being in the right place at the right time when you’re asked,” senior safety Ray Vinopal said. Ryan Lewis will likely back up Mitchell. Avonte Maddox, a freshman out of Detroit, is behind Pitts on the depth chart. Vinopal said Maddox is more than capable. “He may not be the biggest guy but he’s tough and he’s got good ball skills and I think he can really help us in coverage,” Vinopal said. Vinopal was a sophomore during Chryst’s first year at the helm in 2012. He began the season as the Panthers’ starting safety but lost his role after Pitt dropped its home opener 31-17 to Youngstown State, who scored three touchdowns in the air past Vinopal and others.

shuttles — though free, the shuttles can involve a long wait both to and from the field — there are other options. Take any city bus that goes Downtown — including the 71A or 71C — and get off at the Steel Plaza “T” stop. Go down the stairs, and follow directions for the T line going north and take the light rail to its last stop, Allegheny, which lets off at Heinz Field. The first stop for the North Shore and North Side lets off closer to PNC Park and Stage AE, while the last stop exits directly outside of Heinz Field. Riding the T between Downtown and the North Shore is free. South Oakland residents can also walk down the hill at the end of Bates Street to the bus stop on Second Avenue across from the Center for Biotechnology and Bioengineering and take the 56 or 58 bus. Get off opposite Municipal Courts Drive, walk a couple of minutes to First Avenue Station and ride the T to Heinz Field. Don’t forget your Pitt ID, as it lets you ride free on the buses and is required for admittance into the stadium along with your ticket. Chryst said the approach is greater than simply saying, “Hey guys, two years ago, we got beat by Youngstown State,” but the thought of the game still rests in Vinopal’s mind. “I’ve heard a few comments in the locker room here and there,” Vinopal said. “I’m just making sure that everyone knows that this team is very capable of beating us and we need to prepare like it’s any other game in the ACC.” New this year to the defensive squad is sophomore James Conner. Chryst announced last week that the running back will play third down situations at the defensive end position as a pass rusher, in addition to getting carries on the other side of the ball. On Monday, Chryst told reporters that both Isaac Bennett and Chris James will also receive carries. The added backfield flexibility could provide Conner with fewer offensive reps so he can spend more time causing chaos on the defensive line. “Right now, all our thoughts with him are him playing primarily on offense,” Chryst said. Kickoff is at noon at Heinz Field.

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O-LINE [this season]. We’ve played snaps,” Rowell, a redshirt junior, said in July. Redshirt sophomore Adam Bisnowaty missed the last four games of last season and spring practice because of a back injury. “I feel like I’m back in it now, it’s just the little details — making sure everything’s perfect,” Bisnowaty said during training camp. Occupying the starting left guard spot is sophomore Dorian Johnson, who played in 12 games last season, starting two at left tackle and one at left guard. He was the first freshman to make a start on Pitt’s offensive line since 2006. He stands 6-foot-5 and weighed in at just under 310 pounds during training camp, according to offensive line coach Jim Hueber, “which is plenty big enough.” Chryst noted the improvements he’s made in the time since the finish of his rookie season. “I think that there were times last year, or even in the spring, where he might be

[over]thinking a little bit. I think there’s less of that. I see him coming out ... [he’s] trying to finish things. He’s not playing hesitantly,” he said during camp. Last year, redshirt senior left guard Corey King also battled injuries and only appeared in five games. Depth won’t be an issue this year, though. There are 15 offensive linemen on roster. “We have probably seven [linemen] that we feel pretty good about,” Chryst said. “But we have some depth right now, which is good.” The model of consistency for the line was, and is, Rotheram, a two-year starter who has played in 33 college games, starting 27 of them. But he alone couldn’t prevent the struggles that the five-man front endured last season. It gave up 43 sacks, the most in the ACC, and 123rd of all 125 Division I teams. “We definitely don’t want to do that again,” he said. To Rowell, the stat resonates in a particular way because, unlike the so-called “skill” positions, linemen don’t have a ton of individual numbers with which they can evaluate their performance.

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SEASON named to the Ray Guy Award preseason watch list as the nation’s best punter. He finished the season ranked sixth in the Middle Atlantic Conference and 30th nationally in punting average. Ohio State transfer Jamal Marcus, a defensive end who made special teams and defensive contributions with the Buckeyes, will also pose a challenge. Junior linebacker Jatavis Brown rounds out the Zips’ defense. He broke the century mark in total tackles last year. Game 6: Saturday, Oct. 4 at Virginia The Cavaliers sat at the bottom of the Coastal Standings in the ACC a year ago, not beating a single Coastal team in eight opportunities. But their dismal performance for the season, 2-10 overall, wasn’t as apparent in their game against Pitt in 2013. Virginia was extremely competitive and Pitt escaped with a 14-3 victory. In six contests between the Cavaliers and Panthers, Pitt holds a 4-2 advantage that could narrow due to the influence of some key returners for Virginia. On the defensive line, junior Eli Harold was

11 dominant a year ago with 15 tackles for losses, ranking sixth in the ACC. Another playmaker comes from the strong safety position in team captain Anthony Harris, who logged eight interceptions. Both players were named to the 2014 Chuck Bednarik Award watch list, which recognizes the college defensive player of the year. On the other side of the ball, junior quarterback David Watford returns after starting all 12 games last season. Game 7: Thursday, Oct. 16 vs. Virginia Tech At this point in the season, Pitt will be coming off a bye week and 12 days of rest to begin a three-game home stand. The Hokies will lead off the second half of opponents for the Panthers and it should be an exciting game. Led by quarterback Logan Thomas, Virginia Tech finished second in the Coastal Division a year ago with a 5-3 conference record and an 8-5 overall record. Though the Hokies have Pitt beat in all-time head-to-heads 8-5, the Panthers have four of the last five victories. Virginia Tech’s roster is significantly inexperienced, which aids Pitt’s hopes for success. Junior running back J.C. Coleman is expected to start while only receiving action on 17 percent of run plays last year.

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Volleyball sets sights on NCAA tournament for new season Yeazel shares a similar mindset with her teammate. “Obviously we want to get all three wins because these preseason games are important for our RPI,” said the senior opposite hitter. The Panthers look to build upon a solid 2013 season in which coach Dan Fisher built a winning foundation in his first year with the team. Not only did Pitt start the 2013 season off with a new coach, but also in a new and stronger volleyball conference. Despite the obstacles, the Panthers finished 2013 with a 19-14 record and an 11-9 Atlantic Coast Conference record, performing better than expected. “We’re almost returning everyone so we’re in a pretty great position right now. I think that if we get ourselves three wins that it will give us a confidence boost going into all of our preseason tournaments,” Wynn said.

Caitlin Hinsey Staff Writer Kate Yeazel and the Panthers have a game plan for what they want to accomplish this season and it comes down to one thing: “We want to make the tournament.” The Pitt women’s volleyball team will start the trek to achieve their main goal of making the NCAA tournament when they make their season debut this weekend at the Hampton Inn Invitational in Bowling Green, Ohio. Pitt will have to have an excellent year to make to the tournament. In the first of four tournaments scheduled, Pitt debuts against Middle Tennessee State Friday afternoon. The following day, the Panthers will face the University of Dayton and tournament host Bowling Green. “We are definitely just trying to get three wins this weekend to get ourselves off to a good start,” senior outside hitter Jessica Wynn said. “We are just going to try and take care of every game.”

Senior Jessica Wynn eyes three tournament wins this weekend. Bobby Mizia | Visual Editor

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“We’re focused on that,” he said. Furthermore, when that position group has issues, it keeps the entire offense from functioning properly. “The running back can’t run the ball if we don’t block. The quarterback can’t pass the ball if we don’t block,” Clemmings said. With Chad Voytik, first-year starting quarterback after Tom Savage graduated, under center makes it especially crucial that the line meshes, though the redshirt sophomore took the first-team reps in camp. The issue of getting acclimated is one that doesn’t just pertain to offense. So when defensive coordinator Matt House spoke generally about the growth of a player after a season on the field, he could have easily been talking about the O-line. “Not only have you had a full year but you have had a full year to make game mistakes and relearn from those game mistakes,” House said. “You can slow it down in the film room and reinstall and watch them again before you go out for spring practice. The longer you are with the process, the less mistakes you are going to make.” Head coach Paul Chryst singled out Clemmings after the second day of camp for his progress since the same point a year ago, saying it was evident after just one session. Clemmings is one of the team’s three captains this year, along with Ray Vinopal and Nicholas Grigsby. “He’s had some growing pains, just like everyone else does, but he just kept working at it, and he is one of our better players right now,” Chryst said. The person who is probably best-positioned to evaluate the big man’s improvement said as much before camp had even begun. “He’s right there with me now,” Rotheram said. The hope for Pitt is that the rest of line is, too. “In my experience over the years, when the same five guys are playing, they usually have a better union than what we did last year – trying to plug somebody new in every week or switch guys into another position,” Hueber said. “It just makes for continuity. Guys buy into where they are. They sit better. They know where they are. Common sense would tell you that it’s better.”

tailgate and hang out with friends than camp out for front-row seats.” One of these areas is the Gravel Lot which, while easily the furthest tailgating destination from the stadium, is still fairly active throughout the season and allows for interaction in one place. Just like the Great Lawn, there is an abundance of grills for pre-game food and music, which junior Steph Gargone looks for-

ward to the most. “It’s a fun experience all around and it’s a great opportunity to meet new people,” Gargone said. The Gravel Lot has become something of a gathering spot for students who are not necessarily football fans but like to hang out and socialize rather than go in the stadium. The same can be said for the formal Blue and Gold parking lots. The Gold Lot is the closest lot to the stadium and requires a permit for access. Although it’s rare to find students in the Gold Lot because it costs about $20 to

13 park , a handful of avid student fans use the lot. The Blue Lot, situated next to the neighboring baseball stadium PNC Park, is more of an official area for students who have cars to tailgate. Regarding where this leaves Pitt tailgating for the 2014 football season, it’s really up to the fans. Tailgating is all about creating an atmosphere people want to be a part of. Just like the disparity and gigantic nature of Heinz Field, which rarely gets filled for Pitt games, tailgating seems to follow suit. Last rule: tailgating isn’t a one-time event. It’s an ongoing commitment.

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PART-TIME DELIVERY DRIVER (SHADYSIDE) Needed for busy florist. Job includes deliveries made with company van, stock work, and some gardening. Candidate must be a self-starter and able to work in a busy environment. A valid drivers license and good driving record are also a must to drive the company van. Flexible schedule, no evenings or Sundays. For more information, please call Toadflax at 412-6212500. Rehab/personal care assistant needed to help man in North Oakland with daily activities and therapies at home and in pool. Great opportunity for nurses, health sciences, physical education, or sports medicine students. Good pay. Part-time/full-time available. Also yoga and personal trainers welcome to apply. Contact Mike 412-9014307, felafelman@gmail.com

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