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Pitt Cheerleaders
Since 1990, the Pitt cheerleaders have won several national championships, including three straight
from 1992-94. In 1994, they captured the prestigious Universal Cheerleaders' Association College Cheerleading Championship held
title in San Diego, California. The cheerleaders have enjoyed strong finishes at the National Collegiate Cheerleading Championships,
most recently placing amongst the top 10 teams in the country in 2007.Other top finishes include a tenth place finish in 2005,
fourth in 2004,sixth in 2003, seventh in 2002 and fifth in 2000.
University of Pittsburgh Traditions and History:
There's been a longstanding rivalry between Pitt and University of Pittsburgh, the other
college football giant of Pennsylvania. Anti-PSU shirts are sold on the streets in Oakland, and anyone
who compares the Pitt Panther to a Nittany Lion is asking for trouble.
The official student section during basketball games; this is the place to be if you're a rabid fan.
The panther was officially adopted as a mascot in 1909 for a number of reasons. Among them: the panther wasn't
being used as any other school's mascot; its gold color was closest to the University's gold; it was already
known as a noble animal; and, of course, the name alliterated quite well.
Pitt's seal is a variation of William Pitt's coat of arms. William Pitt was the first Earl of Chatham
and served as the British Prime Minister in the 18th century. On the seal, the three dots are gold
coins, which denote the Pitt family's participation in the Crusades; the castle wall signifies the
new city; the blue of the checkerboard represents Pitt's status as an Earl; and the white stands
for purity, innocence, and gentleness.
Sports Performance Complex:
The Pittsburgh Panthers have access to three practice fields at the UPMC Sports
Performance Complex. The Panthers have two outdoor grass fields with lighting, which allow for night workouts.
Additionally, the complex's indoor practice facility features a three-lane track and FieldTurf, a revolutionary
playing surface that provides all of the safety and playing characteristics of natural grass.
Pittsburgh's locker room features 128 spacious lockers which are personalized for each Panthers player.
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