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1979 Pittsburgh Panthers football team

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The 1979 Pittsburgh Panthers football team represented the University of Pittsburgh in the 1979 NCAA Division I-A football season. The independent Panthers competed in the Fiesta Bowl and were awarded the Lambert-Meadowlands Trophy as the champion of the East.

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In the Backyard Brawl, Pittsburgh was led by true freshman quarterback Dan Marino, making his second collegiate start. He directed Pitt to a 24–17 victory in the last college football game played at old Mountaineer Field.[1][2]

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Roster

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Coaching staff

1979 Pittsburgh Panthers football staff
Coaching staff   Support staff
  • Alex Kramer – Executive Assistant
  • Kevin Dickey – Recruiting coordinator
  • Nick Gasparato – Graduate assistant
  • Jerry Leith – Graduate assistant
  • Nick Rapone – Graduate assistant
  Strength and conditioning staff
  • Paul Stark – Weight, Strength Coach

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Team players drafted into the NFL

PlayerPositionRoundPickNFL club
Jo Jo HeathDefensive back6141Cincinnati Bengals
Bob GruberTackle10276Los Angeles Rams

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