James Conner has proven himself 1,000 times over, triumphantly returning to the field as the fierce, bull-rushing running back so many have come to respect.
But just when you think you have Conner figured out, he goes and proves himself all over again. Last week, Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi approached Conner about moonlighting some at defensive end. Conner played the position in high school, and he got sporadic snaps there against Bowling Green in 2013 and Virginia Tech in 2014.
The plan was to use him more on defense last season, but a knee injury ended Conner’s season.