On Prom Night from Console Energy Park, the Wild Things did what everyone aims to do on Prom Night. Take something home. In this case, the Wild Things took home a win. The first three and a half innings were all slow jams for both teams, but in the bottom of the fourth, Washington blew the game wide open with a fast song. Shain Stoner singled to start the inning off. After Stewart Ijames flew out for the first out, Mark Samuelson drove Stoner in with an RBI double. Jovan Rosa then singled to ... Read More
Bill O’Brien’s pay raise is justifiable
For a little over a year now, Penn State University has been under heavy scrutiny after the Jerry Sandusky child sex-abuse scandal. People were withholding information, most notably, legendary head coach, Joe Paterno, who passed away in early 2012. Somebody had to take the reins after Paterno was at the helm for 46 seasons. That somebody was Bill O’Brien who just got a pay raise of close to $1 million. O’Brien’s deal could be worth $3.2 million dollars after compensation from all the radio ... Read More
Wild Things lack offense, drop fifth straight
After being one of the hottest teams in the Frontier League, the Wild Things have quickly seen their success take a turn for the worst. Just a couple of weeks ago, the Wild Things were atop the Frontier League's East Division. After a 5-3 loss tonight, they find themselves in fifth place and just one game over .500. When the game started, it seemed like the Wild Things would be able to get into a groove against Beach Bums' pitcher Michael Devine. After Shawn Smith held the Bums hitless in the ... Read More
Alvarez’s Bat Launches the Pirates Over Reds
Homer Bailey was on the mound but it was Pedro Alvarez who made Cincinnati say, Doh! Alvarez went 3-4 with 5 RBIs, including a bases clearing double in the seventh to give the Pirates a lead they would not relinquish in a 5-3 victory over the Reds. The Reds got the scoring started in the first on a Joey Votto single that scored Shin Soo Choo. Choo reached base on an Alvarez throwing error to begin the game. Alvarez atoned for the error in the third inning with a two out single to score ... Read More
All 22: What Not to Do in the Red Zone
Situational football has become critical today. No moreso than in the red zone. Any contending team is capable of moving the ball between the 20’s but punching it in is what separates them. Today, a look at Week 13 between Baltimore and Pittsburgh. A classic look at a forced throw that cost the Steelers. Personnel: Quads Route: Miller Down the Seam Defense: Cover 3 “Sky” Result: Ed Reed Interception Something you’ll see a ton pre-snap is safety movement and rotation. The ultimate ... Read More
Panthers land 3 for class of 2014
The only way Paul Chryst and the Pitt Panthers will ever consistently compete in the ACC is to continuously improve in terms of recruiting. The Panthers came away with a very nice 2013 class and Chryst has wasted little time in beginning to assemble a nice class for the following year, by adding three nice pieces over the course of the past two days. Pitt received verbal commitments Tuesday from quarterback Adam Bertke, a two-time state champion at Marion Local (Ohio) High School, and ... Read More
Time for the Penguins to use their youth on defense
With Evgeni Malkin signing a contract extension last week, Kris Letang's fate has been sealed. The 2013 Norris Trophy finalist will most likely be traded as the Pittsburgh Penguins simply cannot afford to keep Letang under the salary cap. Furthermore, his less-than-stellar playoff performances over the last three years, and his inability to show confidence as the quarterback on the power play, cannot be ignored. Given the fact that Letang will likely command a contract in the $6-7 million ... Read More
Wild Things Lose First Game of Series vs. Traverse City 6-2
** The following is an official game recap from WashingtonWildThings.com ** Washington, PA--Its not every day you can take your dog to a ball game; 0n Tuesday, the Washington Wild Things (15-12), presented by Washington Financial, invited fans to bring their canine companions to the annual Bark in the Park baseball game at CONSOL ENERGY Park as the Things’ fell 6-2 to the Traverse City Beach Bums (17-11). The Beach Bums tacked on their first run of the evening when third baseman Jose ... Read More
Pitt Panthers Notebook: Devin Street takes on leadership role and more
With it being the slowest time of year in terms of Pitt athletics- that time of year before summer camp for the football team and before Jamie Dixon’s basketball team even thinks of getting started- now is a great time to unveil my weekly Pitt Panthers notebook, recapping the week in Pitt athletics. With that being said, let's not waste any time and look at Pitt wide receiver Devin Street, who could be taking on a new leadership role with the team this season. One problem with having Tino ... Read More
Sanford struggles, Wild Things drop second straight
The Wild Things starter Shawn Sanford has been great all season. Today brought some unfortunate turn of events as Sanford saw his ERA double on the mound and was tagged with his first loss of the season. The eventual outcome of the game was the Evansville Otters extending their first place lead and the Wild Things dropping their second straight, 7-5. Wild Things designated hitter Mark Samuelson put his team on top in the bottom of the first with an RBI double. They would never lead ... Read More