University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Pitt Football Stars Highlighted In Specialized Websites
8/1/2010 12:00:00 AM | Football
Aug. 1, 2010
PITTSBURGH -
Anticipation is growing for the start of Pitt's 2010 football season. A few reasons for the excitement are Panthers' wide receiver Jon Baldwin, running back Dion Lewis and defensive end Greg Romeus.
To showcase the individual efforts of the team's stars, Pitt is pleased to announce the launch of JonBaldwin82.com, DionLewis28.com and GregRomeus91.com. Check back with each site throughout the season for updated stats and video highlights as the trio makes a push for the top awards in college football.
Baldwin, one of the most exciting players in the nation, recorded 1,111 receiving yards and eight touchdowns in 2009. The Aliquippa, Pa., native has been named as a favorite to win the Biletnikoff Award, given to the top receiver in college football.
Lewis has been listed as a Heisman Trophy contender by numerous outlets entering the 2010 season. The 2009 National Freshman of the Year rushed for 1,799 yards and 17 touchdowns for the most productive rookie season ever by a Pitt running back.
Romeus, the top defensive player in the Big East and one of the best in the nation, is eyeing numerous national honors this season including the Bednarik Award, Rotary Lombardi Award, Bronko Nagurski Trophy and Ted Hendricks Defensive End of the Year Award. The 2009 Big East Co-Defensive Player of the Year recorded 43 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss and eight sacks.
Follow the progress of Pitt's stars throughout the season at each individual site, as well as team information on PittsburghPanthers.com and GoPittFootball.com.