Pittsburgh Panthers Football Tickets

The University of Pittsburgh is proud of its athletic program, which is regarded as one of the nation's absolute bests. The program managed to land in the seventeenth spot in the 2006 issue of Sports Illustrated on Campus magazine. The combination of their basketball and football teams has already been hailed as some of the best in the whole country. The teams compete in one of the most competitive divisions of the NCAA - NCAA Division I. The entire athletic program of the University of Pittsburgh is stellar, which is why they often make the list of the best athletic programs of universities in the US. Commonly referred to as the Pitt Panthers, the team also has many other popular nicknames, the most popular being Panthers.

The Panthers, one of the most competitive athletic programs of a university, compete in the Big East Conference, which, as its name implies, is well-suited to their talent and is no place for small-time varsity teams. With their competitive spirit and stellar play, the Panthers have maintained an impressive record in almost all games. There are a total of nineteen teams which play various sports such as baseball, basketball, cross country, wrestling, volleyball, track and field, tennis, swimming and diving, softball, soccer, gymnastics, and football. All the Pitt Panther teams wear blue and gold uniforms, as these are the varsity colors and have been for a very long time. The top-class athletic program of the varsity also offers top-class facilities to their teams. Heinz Field serves as the home of the Panthers football team, while the Peterson Events Center hosts the home games for the basketball and baseball teams.

All of these stadiums and arenas overflow with Panthers fans for just about any game. The fans for the Panthers share the same passion for sports and are absolutely crazy for the varsity's football squad, as it has made them proud on several occasions. The football team of the Panthers maintains many rivalries, which make just about any given Pittsburgh Panthers game all the more exciting for the team and the fans. The outcome of the game is often very pleasing for the fans, since the Pittsburgh Panthers football team has won multiple national championships and is one of only five NCAA Division I teams to do so. Their performance in basketball has been just as impressive, as both the men's and women's teams have won multiple trophies over the years, cheered on by fans and supporters.

One of the biggest supporters of the Panthers is ROC the Panther, the official mascot of the team. The chubby little character can be seen jumping around whenever the Panthers score in any game. He adds to the fun of the game with his pleasant persona. If you want to see the chubby little guy and the team in action, then grab your Pittsburgh Panthers tickets and have fun.

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