The trials and tribulations for the Penguins Marc Andre Fleury just got even more intense. As we know, the Pittsburgh Penguins shunned Fleury, pulling him from the postseason, questioning his mental toughness, and pretty much wiping away any confidence they had in him. To cement that point, the Pittsburgh Penguins also selected the highly touted goaltender in, Tristan Jarry with their first pick in the 2013 NHL draft. Penguins General Manager, Ray Shero is going through great lengths to ... Read More
Newcomer Latimore shines, Wild Things sweep double header
The Washington Wild Things sure are happy that their Tuesday night game was rained out. Newcomer Quincy Latimore, who joined the team late Tuesday night, was able to come in and start Wednesday and provide just about everything the Wild Things needed for two stellar victories over the Rockford Aviators. Game one, which was suspended 1-0 in the top of the first inning Tuesday night, resumed play Wednesday morning. The Wild Things had originally sent Shawn Smith to the mound Tuesday, but ... Read More
Steelers’ Roster Number Crunch: A Review
Taking a 90 man roster and withering it down to 53 is one of the difficult tasks coaches deal with in training camp. A three year review of how the Steelers' have filled out their roster, position-by-position. QB: 2012: 3 2011: 3 2010: 4 RB: 2012: 5 2011: 4 2010: 4 FB: 2012: 1 2011: 0 2010: 0 TE: 2012: 3 2011: 3 2010: 3 WR: 2012: 4 2011: 6 2010: 6 OT: 2012: 4 2011: 4 2010: 4 G/C: 2012: 5 2011: 5 2010: 4 DE: 2012: 4 2011: 4 2010: 4 NT: 2012: ... Read More
Steelers’ Training Camp Battles
Training camp has quickly approached with players reporting this Friday to the comfortable confines of St. Vincent College for the 48th season. This season like the rest has numerous storylines that we’ll be covering throughout camp. But one of the most interesting ones are camp battles and the 2013 Steelers are in no shortage of those. A look to get you ready for the official start of football season. OLB: Jason Worilds/Jarvis Jones One of the big two Steelers’ fans will be watching ... Read More
Jason Grilli Placed on Disabled List
Pirates' closer sidelined with a forearm strain (Flickr.com) CBS Sports is reporting the Pittsburgh Pirates have placed closer Jason Grilli on the 15 day disabled list with a right forearm strain. Pirates' beat writer Rob Biertempfel first reported the move. Grilli injured the arm in last night's victory over the Washington Nationals, possibly on the pitch that Jayson Werth hit for a two run homer. He attempted to battle through, staying in the game until he was pulled with two outs in the ... Read More
All 22: Red Zone Route Combinations
In our last look in the red zone, we focused on a Charlie Batch mistake that led to an interception. Today, we’ll focus on the opposite; an excellent red zone route concept that gave the Raiders a relatively easy six points. Personnel: Deuce Route Concept: Slant/Wheel Defense: Base 3-4, Cover 1 Result: Three Yard TD by Darius Heyward-Bay Pre-snap shot of the Raiders’ formation and a markup of Oakland’s route concept. One of the most common red zone route concepts. The #1 receiver at the ... Read More
The Pirates Need Some Pop
The Pittsburgh Pirates are going to finish with a winning record this year. Let me say that again, The Pittsburgh Pirates are going to finish with a winning record this year. The playoffs would be great and I think if players like Andrew McCutchen, Pedro Alvarez and Starling Marte continue to lead the way with solid pitching, the Pirates could absolutely make the playoffs. However, for the Pittsburgh Pirates to avoid the same fate they have faced the past couple years, the Pirates will need to ... Read More
Rucinski propels Aviators to 5-1 win
*The following is an official game recap from the Washington Wild Things* Washington, Pa -- In a wet ball game the Rockford Aviators were able to pull out the 5-1 victory over the Washington Wild Things, presented by Washington Financial, on Monday at CONSOL Energy Park. The visiting Aviators (19-35) were able to draw first blood. With two outs in the opening frame, left fielder Edgar Corcino singled up the middle off Shawn Blackwell (3-5) plating second baseman Brian Bistagne from ... Read More
McCutchen Homers Twice, Potentially Lose Grilli in Win
McCutchen's two home runs vaults the Pirates over the Nationals (Flickr.com/RJ Schmidt) Scoring the most runs in a game since July 5th, the Pittsburgh Pirates staved off a late Nationals' rally to defeat Washington 6-5. Unfortunately, the victory is not the top story. Closer Jason Grilli left in the 9th with what Clint Hurdle described as "right forearm discomfort". He did not provide any additional details. Andrew McCutchen got the Pirates on the board in loud fashion with a two run ... Read More
Pirates Avoid Sweep, Defeat Reds 3-2
Mark Melancon preserves the win over the Reds (Flickr.com/RJ Schmidt) On the heels of a strong start from Jeff Locke and late-inning timely hitting, the Pittsburgh Pirates avoided a sweep at Great American Ball Park to defeat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2. The Pirates got on the board early off a Garrett Jones' solo shot in the second versus Reds' starter Homer Bailey. It was his second bomb in as many days and tenth of the season. Locke held the Reds scoreless until the fifth. He issued ... Read More