By any measure, the Pittsburgh Penguins are having a tremendous season. They are flirting with the league’s best record. They are nearly unstoppable at home, with a 22-4 record at Consol Energy Center. For most of the season, they have maintained a double-digit lead in the Patrick Divi– I mean the Atlantic…well, the Metropolitan Division. They have done all this despite a crippling run of injuries that has affected nearly the entire roster. But there’s a strange unease that hovers over every ... Read More
Top 5 Steelers Super Bowl Memories
As one of the NFL's most successful and storied franchises, the Pittsburgh Steelers have played in one of every six Super Bowls since the league began the championship tradition, winning six titles in eight appearances overall. With Super Bowl XLVIII on Sunday featuring two teams not hailing from the Steel City, we reminisce on some of the best moments in the team's superb history: # 5 - In 1975 at Tulane Stadium, the Steel Curtain was in full force when the Steelers took a mere 2-0 lead to ... Read More
Face Off Friday: Do the Pens need to make a trade?
Gar Bercury — When it comes to winning in the regular season, few teams in recent years have had more success than the Pittsburgh Penguins. With a 17-point lead in the Metropolitan Division, and the best record in Eastern Conference, it seems to once again be business as usual. Success however, brings expectations of winning big in the playoffs, something that the Pens have failed to do four straight seasons. The question then becomes, does this team as currently constructed, have what it ... Read More
Clarion’s Howsare named All-American
Clarion defensive end Julian Howsare has another title to add to his growing resume. Howsare has been named to Don Hansen’s Football Gazette All-America Third Team for the second time in as many years. Howsare was also named an All-American "honorable mention" by D2Football.com The PSAC West Defensive player of the year wreaked havoc on opposing offenses in 2013 compiling 83 total tackles, 48 solo tackles and 18 tackles for loss. Howsare also recorded 10 sacks in 2013 ranking him second in ... Read More
McDonald makes most of senior season, sets sights on chance at NFL
When Dewey McDonald transferred to California University of Pennsylvania from Fairmont State in his home state of West Virginia, he saw the opportunity for a fresh start. For the Ranson, WV native, his eyes were deadlocked on taking the next step in his football career. Now, almost a year later, McDonald has graduated with a Masters Degree, several honors and a chance at achieving the ultimate goal of going to the NFL. After hearing that Fairmont State was attempting to revive their entire ... Read More
The Pirates are wise to move on from Burnett
It has been rumored that AJ Burnett will return to pitch at least one more season in 2014 but also very likely that he will not return as a Pittsburgh Pirate. Social media has logged countless reactions from the Pittsburgh faithful, many of whom are disappointed that the Pirates didn't give Burnett the $14 million he is "worth". One in particular caught my eye by a media member from 93.7 the Fan who is well-known but not exactly popular in the Steel City. "Ya know, you can't always shop ... Read More
Second Half dooms Pitt in loss to Duke
Pitt welcomed the Duke Blue Devils to the Petersen Events Center for the first time ever Monday night. Judging by the success Duke had in the second half, they will gladly come back. Jamie Dixon’s team made things easy for the Blue Devils during the final 20 minutes as Duke turned a close game at the half into a route, outscoring the Panthers 46-33 in the second half, en route to an 80-65 victory. Duke (17-4, 6-2) shot 55 percent from the floor in the second half and 52 percent from ... Read More
Fleury turns aside the Buffalo Sabres
Despite being the top team in the Eastern Conference for most of this season, the Pittsburgh Penguins' biggest struggle has come against the league's worst. Fortunately, that didn't happen Monday night as the Penguins blanked the Buffalo Sabres 3-0. Pittsburgh came into the match up after losing their last game to the tenth place Dallas Stars on Saturday night. It was the fourth loss in five games against a team that was out of playoff contention. The Penguins dominated the first ... Read More
Pitt climbs two spots in latest polls
After a week in which Jamie Dixon's Pitt basketball team routed Clemson and beat Maryland on the road, the Panthers received a slight bump in the AP Poll, but at 18-2 still aren't getting the respect they likely deserve on the national scene. Pitt received a slight bump from No. 20 up to No. 18 in the latest AP Poll. The Panthers also jumped from No. 19 to No. 17 in the latest USA Today Coaches Poll. Undefeated teams Arizona and Syracuse remained in the top two spots in both polls for the ... Read More
Should Fleury get more time off?
Do you think the Penguins are burning out Marc-Andre Fleury? Do you think with the massive lead the Penguins hold in the Metro division, that they need to rely on the Flower so heavily? For the Penguins top net minder, Fleury has appeared in 42 games this season, which ranks him third in the league and he is on pace to play in 68 games. Unfortunately for the Penguins, this has been a downfall for Fleury in the recent past. There is simply no need for Dan Bylsma to be playing No. 29 on a ... Read More