Former Pine-Richland, Pitt QB Ben DiNucci Drafted by Dallas Cowboys in 7th Rd - Pittsburgh Sports Now
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Former Pine-Richland and Pitt quarterback Ben DiNucci was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys with the 231st overall pick in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft. DiNucci spent his first three years of college at Pitt, moving into the starting lineup as a redshirt sophomore. He played in 10 games in 2017, completing 55.7% of his passes for 1,091 yards, five touchdowns and five interceptions. After losing the starting job to then-freshman Kenny Pickett by the end of the 2017 season, DiNucci transferred from Pitt to FCS James Madison. With the Dukes, he continued his progression, getting all the
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Former Pine-Richland standout Ben DiNucci making most of time with XFL's Seattle Sea Dragons, eyeing return to NFL roster - Pittsburgh Union Progress
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10 questions with former Pine-Richland star Ben DiNucci, new QB of XFL's Seattle Sea Dragons
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Former Pine-Richland, Pitt QB Ben DiNucci agrees to terms with Dallas Cowboys
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Before playing Steelers, Cowboys bench Pine-Richland's Ben DiNucci
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Get To Know Seattle Sea Dragons Quarterback Ben DiNucci
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Ben DiNucci Drafted by Dallas Cowboys in Seventh Round of 2020 NFL Draft - James Madison University Athletics
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With DiNucci transfer, Pitt loses its second quarterback in three days
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Pine-Richland Coach Eric Kasperowicz Proud of former QB Ben DiNucci - Pittsburgh Sports Now