The already paper thin Pitt secondary just took another hit on Wednesday when the team announced that sophomore cornerback Trenton Coles has left the program and will look to transfer. The Clairton product had reportedly been thinking about transferring for some time after being behind another Clairton product, Titus Howard on the depth chart. But once Howard was suspended for the season, Coles decided to stay and was running with the first team. However in the past couple weeks, Coles hurt ... Read More
Is Johnny Manziel Ready For The NFL?
A lot is expected of you when you are a first-round draft pick in the NFL. The team that’s chosen you is investing a lot in your future, and with that comes a lot of pressure to succeed. The Cleveland Browns invested a first round choice in Johnny Manziel to be their quarterback of the future but I don’t think it’s out of the question to question whether Johnny Football is ready for the NFL yet or not. He spent the early days following his draft by partying it up several times in Vegas, a mild ... Read More
Turnpike Rivals Meet in Preseason Battle
In what is generally considered the most important week of the NFL preseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers (1-1) and Philadelphia Eagles (0-2) will meet Thursday evening for the third of four tune-ups in advance of the regular season. Pittsburgh will head east across the Keystone State to battle the Eagles, whom they face only once every four years in regular season play. The two teams meet somewhat often in the preseason, including a 2011 home win and a 2012 road loss. The last meeting between ... Read More
ACC Power Rankings: Preseason Edition
With the kickoff of the 2014 college football season just over a week away, it is time for my initial ACC Power Rankings of the season. Who are the teams to beat and who could surprise in 2014? Let’s find out with our preseason ACC Power Rankings. 1. Florida State (Last season; 14-0, 8-0 ACC): It’s hard not to put the defending national champs right back on top this season. The Seminoles start out the season the No. 1 team in the nation and could be just as loaded as they were a season ... Read More
Steelers Extend Gilbert, Sign Keisel
Midway through the 2014 preseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers have extended the contract of tackle Marcus Gilbert through the 2019 season. The fourth-year tackle, drafted in the second round in 2011, will play for Pittsburgh through at least six more seasons and will make about $30 million. Gilbert has started 34 games in the black and gold and the former Florida Gator will continue to play alongside his college teammate, center Maurkice Pouncey, who was also recently extended through the 2019 ... Read More
J.P. Holtz leads talented group of Pitt TE’s
While a lot of attention in the Pitt passing game this season will focus on sophomore wide receiver Tyler Boyd and whoever steps up to replace the departed Devin Street, it could turn out to be a group of talented tight ends that proves to be the biggest difference makers in the Pitt aerial attack. With a new quarterback under center this season, likely sophomore Chad Voytik, having a good tight end or two can serve as a nice security blanket. And Pitt has a more than a couple of options ... Read More
Steelers’ first team looks to be in mid-season form
If Saturday’s preseason matchup was a preview of the upcoming Pittsburgh Steelers season, we’ll take it. The Steelers won 19-16 over the Buffalo Bills. They won as time expired on a Shaun Suisham field goal courtesy of another forced turnover by back-ups Vic So’oto and fumble recovery by Howard Jones. The real upside their second preseason matchup was the play of the Steelers first team offense and defense. They won the first half, 13-6, with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger placing the ball to ... Read More
Duquesne has eyes set on NEC crown
After closing the 2013 campaign strong by winning three of their last four, capturing a share of the NEC regular season title for the second time in three years, the Duquesne Dukes are looking to build on things and put together a solid 2014 season. The Dukes were picked to finish second in the preseason NEC poll, right behind defending champion Sacred Heart, but there is a lot of optimism surrounding Jerry Schmitt’s team entering the season. A lot of that has to do with Schmitt, who tends to ... Read More
Depth at running back a bonus for Pitt in 2014
As the Pitt Panthers football team enters their final week of training camp, one of the brightest spots so far for Paul Chryst and his staff has been the emergence of the running backs. Coming into camp, all eyes were on Isaac Bennett, who is recovering from injury, and James Connor, who will also be used on the defensive side of the ball. But there are so many more options for Chryst to turn to this season. Sophomore Rachid Ibrahim, who totaled 343 all-purpose yards and scored a ... Read More
Steelers win, Pirates choke podcast
Join in on the discussion LIVE for today's abbreviated 30-minute show. Michael Waterloo and Jon Pennline will discuss any and every topic on the table, including the Pirates loss to the Nationals and the Steelers win over the Buffalo Bills. ... Read More