LaMarr Woodley looks to rebound from a sub-par 2012 campaign (Photo Credit: vader29) A lot of what is being covered today stems from Mike Tomlin's press conference. Hit up our full transcript to read everything Tomlin had to say. I'll throw in two fairly important quotes from the presser. What he looks for in the rookies “I’m just looking for a good representation not only of what they’re capable of but probably even more importantly what they know. Not only in terms of assignments but ... Read More
Mike Tomlin Press Conference: Transcript
A full transcript from Tomlin's press conference this morning in getting ready to take on the New York Giants Saturday. -------------- “We’re excited about the next phase of development for us. Just to step into a stadium Saturday night vs the Giants. That’s an exciting process in itself but to do it at Heinz Field of course is equally as exciting for us. I think it’s time for us to see some unfamiliar faces and schemes and approaches to the game of football. To see our level of ... Read More
Special Teams: The Forgotten Group
Ryan Mundy is one of the core special teamers the Steelers will have to replace in 2013 Throughout the preseason, training camp battles are one of the top stories for each team. The starting running back job gets all the glory. The battle for upback on punt coverage? Not so much. In general, the special teams group is one usually forgotten. With backups on teams being turned over the most year after year, it opens up lots of opportunities for starting gigs on special teams. It’s an area ... Read More
Happy 26th birthday Sidney Crosby
It's hard to believe that Sidney Crosby is only 26 years old, considering he has already played in eight seasons. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain turned 26 today; celebrating his birthday with the date used as a superstitious charm for the superstar from Nova Scotia. 8-7-87 But it's been more than luck that has catapulted Crosby to the top of the charts in the NHL. If anything, Crosby has dealt with a bit of bad luck throughout his eight year career. In 2011, he suffered a severe ... Read More
Mercyhurst, Gannon to renew rivalry for Niagara Cup at Veterans Memorial Stadium
The Mercyhurst and Gannon football teams have both agreed to renew the Battle for the Niagara Cup with a game on Thursday, October 17 at Erie Veterans Memorial Stadium. The decision was announced Wednesday at a press conference with both teams present at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Also in attendance was Merritt Holland-Spier, the Executive Director of the ALS Association Western Pennsylvania Chapter. ALS is commonly known as Lou Gherig's disease and the game between the two schools will be ... Read More
Pitt’s Todd Thomas leaves team
The Pitt Panthers began training camp on Tuesday and it didn't take very long for the first major storyline to emerge. Pitt head coach Paul Chryst surprisingly announced on Wednesday that linebacker Todd Thomas has left the Panthers. Chryst was apparently sending a message Thomas' way on Tuesday when he made it known that redshirt freshman and Woodland Hills product Mike Caprara had begun camp ahead of Thomas, a redshirt junior, on the depth chart. If the move was to motivate Thomas, it ... Read More
Training Camp Roundup: Day Eleven
Emmanuel Sanders attempts to haul in a pass during practice (Photo Credit: vader29) Due to impending bad weather, the team bumped up practice one hour to 1:55. If you are headed to @MySaintVincent to watch practice today, come early practice starts at 1:55 today to try and avoid some weather. — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) August 7, 2013 More roster moves from the Steelers today. Due to the injuries at cornerback continuing to pile up, the team signed CB Devin Smith, waiving DE ... Read More
MLB and PEDs: The real victims in an era of deceit
Another baseball player idolized by millions of children throughout the 1990’s and 2000’s is now just another painful reminder that the past 20 years may have been as synthetic as that 7-11 hot dog you ate for lunch. Our National Pastime has been dealing with the steroid and performance-enhancing drug problem since 2003, although the recent Biogenesis scandal has turned the baseball world completely upside-down. Now that Ryan Braun and Alex Rodriguez (among 12 more, virtually unknown players) ... Read More
Team Canada: Penguins 2.0
Kris Letang will be one of many talented Penguins on Team Canada (Flickr.com/Dan4th Nicholas) Team Canada is stacked with superstars at every position. However, if all goes well for Penguins invitees and Marc Andre Fleury has a great first half, team Canada could be, Pens 2.0. Fleury was not initially invited to camp for team Canada, however that doesn't mean he still doesn't have a chance of going. If he has an outstanding first half to the regular season for the Penguins and as we know, ... Read More
Training Camp Roundup: Day Ten
The first team offense beat the first team defense in situational drills today (Photo Credit: vader29) One piece of good news to start things off on the injury front. Nose tackle Alaemda Ta'amu (hamstring) has been activated from the active/PUP list. Yes, Kevin Colbert just told me Ta'amu activated off PUP. — James C Wexell (@jimwexell) August 5, 2013 - Matt Spaeth and Nick Williams, both coming off knee injuries, returned to practice. Matt Spaeth & Nick Williams both participating ... Read More