DK Pittsburgh Sports · Mar 15, 2022
Abanikanda, Pitt run game, inspires confidence for 2022
Pitt running back Israel Abanikanda answers questions after practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex Tuesday, Mar. 15.When Pitt hired Frank Cignetti Jr. to be the offensive coordinator, Pat Narduzzi knew part of the Panthers' plan moving forward was to lean on the run game. Not only would Pitt be returning its entire starting offensive line from its 2021 ACC Championship team, but it would be returning its three-headed monster of a backfield in Israel "Izzy" Abanikanda, Vincent Davis and Rodney Hammond II.
Pitt resumed spring practices this week after taking off last week during spring break, but it was right back at work at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex Tuesday.