Pitt football intends to honor Dan Rooney at its spring game on Saturday in a way that should touch the hearts of Steelers fans everywhere.
Panthers coach Pat Narduzzi gave a glimpse into the Panthers' uniforms on Saturday, which have a decidedly Steelers flare:
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Our players will wear this helmet in tomorrow's Spring Game to pay our respects to a great man, Mr. Dan Rooney. #PittsburghLegend pic.twitter.com/yFNFT56ZaI
— Pat Narduzzi (@CoachDuzzPittFB) April 14, 2017
Rooney may have been a graduate of Duquesne University, but the impact he had on the city of Pittsburgh certainly warrants a tribute from the Panthers.