PSN Daily Notebook: January 2

The PSN Daily Notebook is your top source for news and notes on Pitt, Duquesne, Robert Morris and the WPIAL.

UPDATE (8:53 PM)-

Congratulations to former Patriots CB Ty Law, who once again has been named a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) January 3, 2018

UPDATE (8:36 PM)-

Pitt to start 5 freshmen for first time in program history. #bALLtogether pic.twitter.com/eBUL9lNfUP

— Pitt Basketball (@Pitt_MBB) January 3, 2018

UPDATE (7:22 PM)-

Former Texans and Cardinals offensive guard Dorian Johnson (Pitt) signed with the Panthers' practice squad today

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) January 3, 2018

UPDATE (3:19 PM)-

Thank you and congratulations to Josh and his family! pic.twitter.com/EyzosHA2pO

— Pat Narduzzi (@CoachDuzzPittFB) January 2, 2018

UPDATE (10:53 AM)-

Scouting Report| Jordan Whitehead, FS|Pittsburgh| https://t.co/weOHvMksiV|"..He plays much bigger than his size and can be an immediate difference maker for a contending team who may be a player away.."@jwhite_333 @Pitt_FB @PghSportsNow #Pitt #Panthers #CFB #NFL #Draft pic.twitter.com/ikC7OuLIL7

— NFL Draft Bible (@NFLDraftBible) January 2, 2018

UPDATE (8:53 AM)-

Confirmed. Wofford will hire Pitt defensive coordinator Josh Conklin to replace Mike Ayers as head coach. Conklin was an assistant at Wofford from 2007-09 and left to be DC at The Citadel.

— Todd Shanesy (@TerrierTracker) January 2, 2018