While there’s just one game left in the 2023 season, Pat Narduzzi announced that two Pitt starters are out for the season due to injuries.
Gavin Bartholomew and Devin Danielson will not play in the season finale against Duke this weekend, Narduzzi announced Monday at his weekly press conference.
“Just make an announcement that Gavin Bartholomew and Devin Danielson are out for the year,” Narduzzi said. “Obviously it’s one more game left, but both will be not with us this weekend, as well. It’s sad to see for both those guys. Obviously, with Danielson being such a tough dude, he’s never hurt, and you never thought his senior year, his sixth year would end like it did, and Gavin, obviously lost a major weapon.”
Bartholomew, who left the Syracuse loss early and did not play against Boston College, was wearing a walking boot on his foot at Acrisure Stadium over the weekend.
He appeared to pick up an injury in the aftermath of Christian Veilleux’s pick-six in the third quarter, needing medical attention in the end zone, and he would eventually leave the field at Yankee Stadium on crutches.
It was a tough season for Bartholomew, who found himself targeted less and less as Pitt’s offensive struggles continued well into the season.
Bartholomew has recorded 18 receptions for 326 yards (18.1 yards per catch) with a touchdown this season, but he’s gone without a target in two of the last three games.
Danielson has played in nine games this season, making seven starts, and he’s recorded 16 tackles (three solo), 1.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. It’s the end of the line for Danielson, who walked on Senior Day and has now finished his final season of eligibility.
In six seasons at Pitt, Danielson (who has played 61 games) has recorded 93 tackles (39 solo), 10.5 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks.
Pitt will conclude the 2023 season against Duke at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Saturday afternoon, and for the first time this season, it will be a noon kickoff.
No worries with Bartholomew. Wouldn’t throw to him anyway.
About as DUMB as answer that I have heard of . If targeted more probably one of best tight ends at Pitt in last 20 years.Don’t know you but wish you the best. Should be drafted 3-5 round after a steal in draft,highly unused position player
I don’t think he’ll go to the draft, I think he’ll play out his senior season in the hopes of improving his stock. But doubtful it’ll be in a Pitt uniform. I see him announcing he’s entering the portal in the next couple weeks. And he should Pitt wasted his time and his talent. No reason to stick around Pitt for another season.
with his injury history he’s going to the NFL, UFA
Rob is a niter. ‘Nough said.
So Bartholomew is averaging 18 yards per reception this season, and in the last 3 games, he has received one pass. Our Offensive Coordinator truly is a genius.