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A college basketball coach at the University of Pittsburgh allegedly called for a security guard to confront a student over his harmless criticism during

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Donte Jackson is set to hit the free agent market in March after the team traded for him in March. However, in just one season with the team, Jackson had a great start to the year but tailed off sharply at the end.

The Pittsburgh Panthers will host conference opponent Virginia Tech. Thursday's meeting is the first this season for the two squads.

BOTTOM LINE: Syracuse faces Pittsburgh after JJ Starling scored 25 points in Syracuse's 86-72 loss to the Clemson Tigers. The Orange have gone 8-3 in home games. Syracuse allows 78.0 points and has been outscored by 3.1 points per game.

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ROANOKE, Va. – The Virginia Tech women left no doubt Thursday night in a road victory over Pittsburgh, 84-57. In a game where nine players scored, the Hokies shot 42 percent from the field.

When asked about people calling for Mike Tomlin’s job, Jackson says something very similar.

Virginia Tech heads to Pittsburgh in ACC play Thursday. Thursday's matchup is the first this season for the two squads.

The Clemson Tigers will be looking to keep their winning ways going in ACC play on Saturday when they travel to play the Pittsburgh Panthers on the road. It has been a strong start to the year for the Tigers coming into their matchup against the Panthers.

The Clemson Tigers came into Saturday looking to win their seventh game in ACC play so far this season and to extend their modest winning streak to three games.

If that happens the Panthers should look to the free agent market to replace him rather than using precious draft capital that has to be spent elsewhere. According to David Latham from Last Word on Sports, Carolina should target Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. in free agency.