Matt Getty

Displaced Yinzer. University of Pittsburgh alum.

[Matt Getty @mtgetty]

Pitt should build an on-campus Bojangles

[Matt Getty @mtgetty]

Pucks in deep, pucks on net are undefeated

[Adam Crafton @AdamCrafton_]

BREAKING @TheAthleticFC

Folarin Balogun will be available to play the USMNT’s round of 16 match against Belgium with his one-game red-card ban suspended. Extraordinary development.

Story with @Dan_Sheldon_

https://t.co/oQ61J9btzT

[Matt Getty @mtgetty]

No offsides there baby

[Clint Hurdle @ClintHurdle13]

I kept this story in my pocket for a long time....

In Pittsburgh, September 15th is Roberto Clemente Day.

Every year the whole organization fans out across the city. It's like Christmas. Roberto's family is there, Vera and the boys.

My first year as manager was 2011. We celebrated. We shook hands and moved on.
We didn't win.

19 consecutive losing seasons.

2012 rolls around. Same day, same celebration. We had another losing season, our 20th consecutive.

After the ceremony, Roberto Jr. walked over.

"My mom wants to talk to you."

We went into the dugout. Me, Vera, and her three sons.

She spoke in Spanish. I played four years of winter ball so I understood enough. She wasn't angry, but she was passionate. And I kept hearing Roberto's number come up.

Roberto Jr. translated.

"My mother wants you to know that there cannot be a 21st losing season. That was Roberto's number. It would be a disgrace to his legacy."

She was staring right at me.

Before I could even think about what to say, words came out of my mouth:
"I promise you, Vera. That won't happen."

Roberto Jr. looked at me and said, "You made my mom a promise. I hope you can keep it."

I said, "I hope I can keep it too."

I didn't tell my coaches. I didn't tell the players. I told my wife. That was it.

The next year, 2013, we broke the consecutive seasons losing streak. Ended it at 20.

On Roberto Clemente Day that September, Vera came walking across that field.

And I probably got one of the most meaningful hugs I've ever received in my life.

The players did all the heavy lifting. I just got the hug.

Some promises are worth making before you know if you can keep them.

@Pirates

[Matt Getty @mtgetty]

Seems like a perfect time to call an Embellishment

[SportsNet Pittsburgh @SNPittsburgh]

Wasn't Zegras supposed to be on the ice after this Flyers icing?

He goes down the tunnel. Comes back immediately after play resumes.

[Everton @Everton]

Superb effort from @the1878s once again with today's tifo, flag display and coach welcome.

Best fans in the land. 💙

[Matt Getty @mtgetty]

Bring on the Flyers. Let’s go Pens

[Pittsburgh Pirates @Pirates]

#LetsGoBucs #OpeningDay

[Matt Getty @mtgetty]

Makes Everton’s case even more frustrating seeing how they treated Chelsea

[slbsn @slbsn]

https://t.co/TUhN0s8RLa

[Matt Getty @mtgetty]

Look what they’ve taken from us

[College Sports Only @CSOonX]

Two founding members in the Big East Tournament final.

Rick Pitino vs. Dan Hurley.

In the World's Most Famous Arena.

"Hypnotize" is going to hit like crack tonight at MSG:

[Matt Getty @mtgetty]

Not unexpected given the buyout and recruiting class coming in. It’s now tournament or out next year though

[Pete Thamel @PeteThamel]

The decision at Pittsburgh came down to finances, as they would have owed him nearly $15 million. PItt is going to focus on pushing the resources to NIL.

[Pete Thamel @PeteThamel]

The decision at Pittsburgh came down to finances, as they would have owed him nearly $15 million. PItt is going to focus on pushing the resources to NIL.

[Jon Rothstein @JonRothstein]

This is March.

[Matt Getty @mtgetty]

Alexa, play Free Bird on repeat!!

[Matt Getty @mtgetty]

Good kill boys, let’s get it going on Offense now too

[Matt Getty @mtgetty]

Boldys goal looked very similar to the golden goal in the women’s game vs Canada too

[Pittsburgh Pirates @Pirates]

It is with a heavy heart that we relay the news of the passing of legendary Pirates and National Baseball Hall of Famer, Bill Mazeroski.
Maz was a 7-time All-Star who hit the greatest home run in baseball history. He was a beloved member of the Pirates family and he will be deeply missed.

[Matt Getty @mtgetty]

Duke is gonna be mad after this. Feel really bad for whoever has them next… oh of course it’s Pitt

[Souf Oaklin fo' Life @Souf_Oaklin]

Pitt alumni at Homecoming, standing at Forbes & Bouquet trying to find a place to eat.

[Big Game Panther @BigGamePanther]

Wins against Fernando Mendoza
Alabama: 0
Ohio State: 0
Oregon: 0
Penn State: 0
Pitt: 1