Pitt honors legendary 1976 squad as current team hopes to show similar perseverance

Looking at the long history of Pitt football, the 1976 squad arguably sits atop the tallest pedestal.

That team went 12-0, winning a national championship while boasting the Panthers’ first and only Heisman Trophy winner in running back Tony Dorsett.

It was also a group that overcame a season-ending injury to starting quarterback Robert Haygood, with backup Matt Cavanaugh also missing time during the season…

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