Moon Township, Pa. – The Robert Morris University football team fell behind early and could never fully recover despite its fourth quarter comeback attempt as it fell to Sacred Heart, 42-25, in a Northeast Conference (NEC) affair on a mild Saturday afternoon at Joe Walton Stadium. Despite the setback, RMU will still claim a share of its seventh NEC title if it can win its season finale next weekend. Robert Morris had a sizeable lead in time of possession and also held advantages in first downs ... Read More
Penn State dominates Boilermakers
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Zach Zwinak ran for three touchdowns and Allen Robinson set Penn State's single-season receptions mark, leading the Nittany Lions to a 45-21 win over Purdue on Saturday. Zwinak had a pair of 1-yard TD runs in the first half and a 5-yard score in the second, boosting his season total to 12. Robinson's fifth catch of the game was his 78th of the season, topping the 77 catches he had last season. He also holds Penn State's single-season yards receiving record. Christian ... Read More
Panthers waste big comeback, fall to UNC
Paul Chryst's Pitt Panthers entered Saturday's home game needing just one win to become bowl eligible for the sixth consecutive season. Pitt erased a 27-3 second half deficit, but their 24-point comeback went all for naught as the Pitt special teams broke down, allowing North Carolina's Ryan Switzer to return his second punt for a touchdown of the game with just 4:46 remaining to give the Tar Heels a 34-27 victory, the fourth consecutive win for the Tar Heels after starting the season ... Read More
Re-signing Bylsma Could be Mistake for Penguins
You can argue that Penguins General Manager Ray Shero has done a solid job since arriving in Pittsburgh in 2006. Acquiring James Neal and Matt Niskanen for Alex Goligoski, Marian Hossa and Pascal Dupuis (the throw in) for prospect Angelo Esposito, Erik Christensen, Colby Armstrong and a first round pick, who the Thrashers went on to take Daultan Leveille with. Mr. Leveille went on to never play a game in the NHL. Shero also acquired Chris Kunitz for Ryan Whitney, and picked up Bill Guerin ... Read More
Pittsburgh Penguins: Team of Champions
Throughout the years, the city of Pittsburgh has been known for its blue-collar work ethic, often referred to as the Steel City, City of Champions, The Burgh. Pittsburgh is home to tough, hard-working individuals so when tough hard-nosed players arrive in Pittsburgh, they are welcomed with the same grace of the most skilled players. First and foremost, in my opinion, a player who is tough doesn't necessarily mean they are a great fighter. A tough player in my opinion is someone that is both ... Read More
Pitt-UNC Preview
Coming off their biggest win of the season, a 28-21 win over Notre Dame, things don’t get easier for the Pitt Panthers as the North Carolina Tar Heels pay their first visit to the city of Pittsburgh since 2000. It’s a big ACC game for both teams as the Panthers can earn their sixth victory of the season and bowl eligibility by defeating the resurgent Tar Heels. The Tar Heels on the other hand have bounced back from a 1-5 start with three consecutive victories, including a 45-14 thumping of ... Read More
Five worst trades in Pittsburgh Penguins history
Over the years, the Pittsburgh Penguins have had continued success that has made this franchise well known throughout the sports world. Furthermore, the Pittsburgh Penguins, like any franchise have seen their share of blockbuster trades that have gone great for the organization. However, as the saying goes, the best trade is the one you don't make, as others have proven to be disastrous for the Pens. Let's look back at the five worst decisions and trades in Pittsburgh Penguins history. July ... Read More
Position players are available for Pirates this offseason
The major league baseball off season is just starting to heat up, and the Pittsburgh Pirates intend to be right in the middle of the action. The Bucs have already seen late-summer pickup Marlon Byrd leave town, parlaying his tremendous comeback season into a two-year contract from the Philadelphia Phillies worth $16 million. Whether the Pirates had planned on keeping Byrd around or not, the organization was not going to be anywhere near that level of contract for the outfielder. The Pirates ... Read More
Ranking the 5 Worst Steelers seasons of the past 20 years
Despite their win Sunday afternoon against the Buffalo Bills last Sunday, the 2013 season has been one of the most disappointing seasons in recent memory for the Pittsburgh Steelers. But for a team that prides themselves on wins, you have to wonder is this as low as it gets for the black-and-gold. If the trend continues, the 2013 team will mark only the sixth Steelers team in the past 20 years not to finish above .500. But while this current team is certainly one of the Steelers worst in ... Read More
WPIAL Semifinal Playoff Preview
The quarterfinal games are in the books, and this week features eight exciting games in which the teams will play for their opportunity of a WPIAL championship next week at Heinz Field. Single-A North Catholic vs Neshannock (at Mars) Neshannock pulled off the upset last week beating Monessan, while North Catholic squeaked out a hard-fought 14-7 victory over Avonworth. Junior running back P.J. Fulmore for North Catholic is a difference maker and will send Bob Ravenstahl's squad to Heinz ... Read More