If the Pittsburgh Steelers were feeling better about their chances to emerge as contenders in the AFC, Sunday's 21-18 loss in Oakland should effectively flatten those good vibes. A flat-footed defense, an unorganized offense, untimely turnovers, failure to capitalize on opportunities, two missed field goals, poor clock management, and questionable play-calling all added up to a disastrous outcome to the Raiders (3-4). Pittsburgh is now 2-5, still in last place in the AFC North, and is further ... Read More
PSAC West Week 8 Round-Up
IUP 28, Mercyhurst 6 The IUP Crimson Hawks picked up a solid day from their running backs as De'Antwan Williams ran for 186 yards and a score en route to a 28-6 win over Mercyhurst. IUP scored on their first two drives and took a 14-0 lead. They never looked back. After the Lakers put up a field goal in the second quarter, Williams scooted in from 25 yards out to put the Hawks up 21-3. Mike Box would add a score on the ground to bring the Hawks to 28 on the day. He finished 10-of-19 ... Read More
Kris Letang: The anchor of the Pens defense
This is really going to tick off the female fan base. Those ladies and girls that just kind of go to the Consol Energy Center because it's the cool place to be seen, and because they think Kris Letang is "hot." But Kris Letang is indeed the anchor of the Penguins defense. And in anchor, I mean he brings the team down. Is it any coincidence that the Penguins have lost two in a row since Letang's return? No, it's not all his fault, but the defense seemed to have a more simple approach without ... Read More
Steelers diaspora
When the Steelers take the field today 3,000 miles from Heinz Field, there will certainly be more than a few golden towels twirling amongst the sea of silver and black. Undoubtedly, the crew chosen to announce the game will state how incredible the Black and Gold faithful travel. This bothers me as a native of this region on many levels, simply because I have very little tolerance for ignorance. I use the term ignorant in its purest definition. Those announcing quite simply do not know. ... Read More
Golden Eagle of the Week: Julian Howsare
The Clarion Golden Eagles have had a rough go of things the past few weeks. But as things got tough for the Eagles, their All-American defensive end came through when they needed him. Julian Howsare single-handedly took down the Seton Hill Griffins Saturday as the Golden Eagles picked up a sound 41-2 victory. Howsare blocked two punts and recovered one in the endzone for a touchdown, recorded three tackles-for-loss and 10 total tackles in the game. Howsare blocked his first punt early ... Read More
Reimer returns, shuts down Pens
Kris Letang ended a long and frustrating power play drought for the Pittsburgh Penguins less than seven minutes into the first period, but that was the last positive Dan Bylsma's club would take away from Toronto on Saturday evening. A 1-0 lead was erased when the Maple Leafs (8-4-0) tied the game on a short-handed goal ten minutes later and, after a scoreless second, the home team netted three unanswered goals to secure a 4-1 victory over the Penguins (7-4-0). Toronto now leads the Eastern ... Read More
Navy stuns Pitt on last second FG
Every time you think Paul Chryst and the Pitt Panthers football team is about to turn the corner, they give you reasons to believe they are far from doing so. In a game that the Panthers need to win to get closer to becoming bowl eligible, Pitt was stunned by the Navy Midshipmen 24-21 on a last second 30-yard field goal by Nick Sloan. After the Panthers took a 21-14 lead on a three-yard touchdown pass from Tom Savage to freshman Tyler Boyd with 8:55 remaining in the game, the Pitt defense ... Read More
The Penguins continue to raise the bar
So yesterday morning, as I was reading the usual sporting news, I came across an article that read, "Thornton Line among the best." Joe Thornton is the captain of the San Jose Sharks and his line-mates of Brent Burns and Thomas Hertl are currently the second best line in the league through nine games in regards to points. The best line in the NHL is the line of Sidney Crosby, Chris Kunitz and Pascal Dupuis. The Pittsburgh Penguins continue to raise the bar in the NHL. Remember Week 1 of the ... Read More
Pens collapse in 4-3 loss to Isles
After erasing a 1-0 deficit in the first period and taking a lead in a mostly uneventful second period, the Pittsburgh Penguins (7-3-0) ended up on the wrong side of a wild finish at Consol Energy Center Friday night. With a Metropolitan Division opponent, the New York Islanders (4-3-3), in town following three days off, the Penguins had an opportunity to pick up an important two points and get back on the right track after Monday's loss to Colorado. Matt Moulson netted the game's first goal ... Read More
Pitt vs. Navy Preview
Coming off a win against Old Dominion, the Pitt Panthers football team has one more tune-up Saturday against Navy, before entering the rest of their ACC schedule. The Midshipmen are a team Paul Chryst and company should not take lightly as the have beaten Pitt before. However this is a big game for the Panthers as a win gets them one more step closer to becoming bowl eligible once again. Who has the advantage? Here’s a look at everything you need to know. When: Saturday, October ... Read More