Okay, so I wanted to figure out who’s who on the Pitt Panthers football team this year. I mean, who’s starting, who’s backing up, the whole deal. So I decided to make my own depth chart. It wasn’t as easy as I thought it would be, but I got it done.
First off, I grabbed the official roster from the Pitt Athletics website. You know, the list of all the players with their numbers, positions, heights, weights, and all that jazz. There are quite a few of them!
Then, I started watching some of their games. It wasn’t just for fun, though it was pretty cool to see them play. I specifically paid attention to who was on the field for each position. Like, who’s the starting quarterback? Who are the main running backs? Which wide receivers are getting the most playing time?
Next, I scoured the internet for any articles or news about the team. I was looking for anything that mentioned injuries, changes in the lineup, or even just coaches talking about certain players. Every little bit of information helped.
After gathering all this stuff, I started putting together my depth chart. I made a simple table, you know, with positions down one side and player names across the top.
- Quarterbacks
- Running Backs
- Wide Receivers
- Tight Ends
- Offensive Line
- Defensive Line
- Linebackers
- Cornerbacks
- Safeties
- Special Teams
For each position, I listed the players based on what I’d observed and read. The starters went in the first column, the backups in the second, and so on. It was a bit of a puzzle, trying to piece everything together, but it was kind of fun, too.
Offense
For the offense, I noticed that Phil Jurkovec was usually the starting QB, but sometimes Nate Yarnell would come in. At running back, it was mostly Rodney Hammond Jr., C’Bo Flemister and sometimes Daniel Carter.
I kept updating it whenever I saw a game or read some news. It’s not perfect, but it’s a pretty good picture of who’s playing where for the Panthers. It also showed me that Bub Means and Konata Mumpfield were the go-to guys for wide receivers.
Defense
On the defense, Dayon Hayes and Nahki Johnson were making great plays on the line. Also, I could see that the linebackers, like Shayne Simon and Bangally Kamara, were always in the middle of the action.
And yeah, it was cool to do this depth chart, and it’s even cooler to know the players a bit better now. Go Panthers!
This whole thing, making the depth chart, it really made me feel more connected to the team. It’s like, now when I watch a game, I’m not just watching random guys in uniform. I know their names, their positions, and how they fit into the team’s strategy. It’s a whole different experience.
But, let me tell you, it’s not as simple as it looks. Coaches can change things up, players get hurt, and sometimes a backup steps up and surprises everyone. So, this depth chart is always a work in progress. You gotta keep watching and keep updating. It’s a bit of a commitment, but if you’re a big fan, it’s totally worth it.
And it’s not just about knowing who’s starting. It’s also about seeing the potential in the younger players. Like, who’s the next big star going to be? Who should we be keeping an eye on? That’s the fun part, trying to predict the future of the team. It’s like being a scout, in a way.
Anyway, I just wanted to share my little project with you all. Maybe it’ll inspire you to do something similar for your favorite team. It’s a fun way to get more involved in the sport and to appreciate all the hard work these guys put in. Plus, it’s a great conversation starter with other fans. Trust me, people love talking about their team’s depth chart!
