The Pittsburgh Penguins (40-16-8) had their hands very (very) full after the Buffalo Sabres (27-27-12) started the game with a 3-0 lead. Penguins netminder Matt Murray didn't get off to a good start, making 18 saves on 21 shots and giving up the first period three goals. Marc-Andre Fleury would eventually replace Murray and would go on to save all 28 of the next shots off of Buffalo’s sticks. It was Fleury’s impeccable play that allowed Pittsburgh to come back and win, 4-3. Equally ... Read More
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Which Steelers were snubbed for this year’s Pro Bowl?
While five Pittsburgh Steelers were named to this year's Pro Bowl — quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, wide receiver Antonio Brown, running back Le'Veon Bell, center Maurkice Pouncey and guard David DeCastro — we couldn't help but think that there were some other Steelers who deserved a trip to Orlando, Florida. So we asked three of our reporters which Pittsburgh players who didn't get a Pro Bowl nod deserved one. Shannon Carroll On the fifth day of Christmas, voters gave to me… five Steeler ... Read More
Election 2016: Which Steeler has your vote for president?
With the election happening today, we thought we’d put our own spin on it. So we asked some of our staffers which current Steeler would have their vote for president (ignoring the sometimes-inconvenient fact that a person has to be 35 years old to qualify). Their answers might surprise you! Gar Bercury: My choice for president? Oh boy, that's pretty easy! I’ve gotta go with James Harrison. I mean, let's get real, would you cross that guy under any circumstances? He’s a person who would get ... Read More
Check out PSN managing editor Shannon Carroll on ESPN’s Outside the Lines
Pittsburgh Sporting News editor-in-chief Shannon Carroll appeared Wednesday on ESPN's “Outside the Lines” to talk about domestic violence in the NFL and, particularly, the case surrounding New York Giants kicker Josh Brown. She was brought on the program to talk about her recent piece on PSN, “The NFL has a clear double-standard regarding domestic violence.” In her piece, Carroll wrote that she has been a football fan for as long as she can remember and that — until recently — she had ... Read More
Pitt vs. Penn State by position: Coaching
Leading up to Saturday's Pitt-PSU game, our beat reporters looked at key position battles: linebackers and defensive backs; linemen; and running backs and receivers. In the final battle, they took a look at the coaching matchup. Daniel Greenwald, Pitt beat reporter: Penn State head coach James Franklin went from being a decent coach at Vanderbilt to being an average coach with the Nittany Lions. Franklin’s first two years at PSU haven’t exactly been barn burners. The Nittany Lions have gone ... Read More
Pitt vs. Penn State by position: Linebackers and defensive backs
Linebackers Daniel Greenwald: This particular battle isn’t exactly clear cut. The leading stoppers for both teams compiled similar numbers last season. Penn State’s Jason Cabinda recorded 98, tackles 5.5 for loss and 2.5 sacks. While Pitt counterpart Matt Galambos reached similar totals. If tackles light your fire Cabinda’s your man, Galambos posted 88 to Cabinda’s 98. If disruptive plays that stymie offenses are more your style it’s Galambos. My nod goes to the latter, who accumulated five ... Read More
Pitt vs Penn State by position: Linemen
Offensive Line Daniel Greenwald: For this position group battle, let’s try something different, shall we? It’s quite simple, as I’ve compiled two matching head to head stat profiles and written two descriptions, one for Line A and another for Line B. Read them each without bias or team allegiance and the answer is obvious. Line A 2015 Totals: Team Rushing Yard: 1,868 Rushing TDs: 15 Yards/Carry: 4.1 2015 Sacks Allowed: 39 Returning All-Conference: 1) Third Team Right Tackle This ... Read More
Pitt vs. Penn State by position: Running back and pass catchers
Running Back Jarrod Prugar: James Conner was a First Team All-American in 2014. However, since then, Conner has dealt with a torn MCL, which cost him all but a few snaps of 2015 as well as being diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma this past off-season. Opposing Conner will be Saquon Barkley who burst on to the scene last season rushing for over 1,000 yards as a freshman. Barkley has the benefit of being able to play last season, as well as being healthy. What is yet to be seen is how Conner ... Read More
Duquesne men announce 2016-2017 schedule
Duquesne will open the 2016-17 Atlantic 10 season at Fordham on Dec. 30 - marking the Dukes earliest conference start since 1993-94 - it was announced by the conference office as part of the league schedule released today. Eight of DU’s 18 conference games will be televised including home games vs. VCU (Jan. 4 on ASN), Dayton (Jan. 14 at CONSOL Energy Center on CBSSN), Rhode Island (Jan. 21 on NBCSN), St. Bonaventure (Feb. 1 on ASN) and George Washington (Feb. 19 on NBCSN). Duquesne’s ... Read More
Pitt vs. Penn State by position: Quarterback
It's finally here. It's Pitt-Penn State week. For the first time since 2000, the in-state rivals will take to the field in the first of a home-and-home series this year and next year. They'll first meet in Heinz Field on Saturday, in front of a raucous crowd of Panther and Nittany Lion fans. Leading up to the big game, we will be comparing the two teams position by position, starting with the quarterbacks. Quarterback Daniel Greenwald: Pitt returns quarterback Nate Peterman. A ... Read More