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Pickett, Hargrove and Mathews Honored as ACC Players of the Week
9/23/2019 1:00:00 PM | Football
PITTSBURGH—Three Pitt players were honored today by the Atlantic Coast Conference for their performances in the Panthers' 35-34 victory over UCF.
Kenny Pickett was selected the ACC Quarterback of the Week, Bryce Hargrove was recognized as the Offensive Lineman of the Week and Aaron Mathews was honored as the Specialist of the Week.
Each of the trio played vital roles in helping Pitt halt UCF's 27-game regular-season winning streak.
Pickett (Oakhurst, N.J./Ocean Township) was an all-around offensive threat against the Knights. He threw for 224 yards and a touchdown, rushed for 61 additional yards and, on the game's decisive play, caught a three-yard touchdown off a gadget pass—known as the "Pitt Special"—from Mathews.
Pickett, who ranks 16th nationally with 1,102 passing yards, was additionally named to the Davey O'Brien Award's "Great 8" for his UCF performance.
Hargrove (Akron, Ohio/Conventry), Pitt's starting left guard, was the Panthers' highest-graded offensive lineman in the UCF victory. He was air-tight in pass protection and also spearheaded a running game that produced 196 yards on 37 carries (5.3 avg.).
The Panthers compiled 439 total yards against a UCF defense that entered the game yielding only 85.7 yards on the ground and 253 total.
A receiver by trade, Mathews (Clairton, Pa./Clairton) was responsible for three critical plays while serving in three different capacities for the Panthers.
With Pitt facing a fourth down at the UCF 3 and just over a minute remaining, it was Mathews who delivered the game-winning touchdown pass to Pickett. Mathews additionally blocked a punt that was returned by teammate Wendell Davis for an 18-yard touchdown and had a spectacular 24-yard catch-and-run reception in which he hurdled two defenders to set up a short scoring run.
In addition to his ACC honor, Mathews was also named to the Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll for his versatile performance.
The Panthers (2-2) host Delaware (3-1) this Saturday at Heinz Field. The game will kick off at 12:30 p.m., and be locally televised by AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh.
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Kenny Pickett was selected the ACC Quarterback of the Week, Bryce Hargrove was recognized as the Offensive Lineman of the Week and Aaron Mathews was honored as the Specialist of the Week.
Each of the trio played vital roles in helping Pitt halt UCF's 27-game regular-season winning streak.
Pickett (Oakhurst, N.J./Ocean Township) was an all-around offensive threat against the Knights. He threw for 224 yards and a touchdown, rushed for 61 additional yards and, on the game's decisive play, caught a three-yard touchdown off a gadget pass—known as the "Pitt Special"—from Mathews.
Pickett, who ranks 16th nationally with 1,102 passing yards, was additionally named to the Davey O'Brien Award's "Great 8" for his UCF performance.
Hargrove (Akron, Ohio/Conventry), Pitt's starting left guard, was the Panthers' highest-graded offensive lineman in the UCF victory. He was air-tight in pass protection and also spearheaded a running game that produced 196 yards on 37 carries (5.3 avg.).
The Panthers compiled 439 total yards against a UCF defense that entered the game yielding only 85.7 yards on the ground and 253 total.
A receiver by trade, Mathews (Clairton, Pa./Clairton) was responsible for three critical plays while serving in three different capacities for the Panthers.
With Pitt facing a fourth down at the UCF 3 and just over a minute remaining, it was Mathews who delivered the game-winning touchdown pass to Pickett. Mathews additionally blocked a punt that was returned by teammate Wendell Davis for an 18-yard touchdown and had a spectacular 24-yard catch-and-run reception in which he hurdled two defenders to set up a short scoring run.
In addition to his ACC honor, Mathews was also named to the Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll for his versatile performance.
The Panthers (2-2) host Delaware (3-1) this Saturday at Heinz Field. The game will kick off at 12:30 p.m., and be locally televised by AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh.
To purchase Pitt football tickets, click here.
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