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WATCH: Ryan Manalac Talks Different Defensive Package, Next-Man Up

NathanBreisingerby: Nathan Breisinger24 hours agoNateBreisinger
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PITTSBURGH — With Pitt football’s linebacker unit dealing with several key injuries, the Panthers adapted Saturday against NC State by bringing in a different third-down package and seeing a safety slide into a linebacker role.

Linebackers coach Ryan Manalac spoke Wednesday on the “Night Stalkers” package, the play of Braylan Lovelace, Cam Lindsey and Kavir Bains-Marquez, who slid down from safety to linebacker.

Watch the full Manalac press conference below:


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