Saying he does not like to post on social media beyond the topics of Pitt football and his duties as coach, Pat Narduzzi took to Twitter on Tuesday afternoon to address the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
"Following a conversation with our football team today, I felt compelled to comment," Narduzzi's statement said. "I am not one to post on social media beyond Pitt football and my job as head coach. My Twitter has stayed away from political or social issues. But after the events of last week, when George Floyd was murdered at the hands of four police officers, I am saddened and sickened."
#BlackLivesMatter #Unity pic.twitter.com/ST1nG14Cjm
— Pat Narduzzi (@CoachDuzzPittFB) June 2, 2020
The past week has been intensely sad. I wanted to take this opportunity to connect with @Pitt_ATHLETICS & Panther nation. I have tremendous empathy for all our African American student-athletes, coaches & staff. We support, love, respect & care for each and everyone of you #H2P
— Heather Lyke (@Pitt_LykeAD) June 2, 2020
A message on behalf of the Pitt Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
Together we stand. #PanthersUnite#H2P pic.twitter.com/k8zcZJaNCd
— Pitt Life Skills (@Pitt_LIFESKILLS) June 2, 2020