Last week we switched things up a bit by giving the Yinzer of the Week to two players but we're back to the basics here this week. This week's winner is Pittsburgh Penguins wingman Chris Kunitz. For the week, the Pens went 3-0 behing Kunitz strong play on the ice. He started off last Saturday with two goals and one assist with a perfect shooting percentage. He kept his hot streak alive going into Monday's match-up against Tampa Bay and scored another goal on four shot attempts. His biggest ... Read More
Pittsburgh Steelers Expected to Make Cuts Soon; James Harrison and Willie Colon may be First to Go
Since last off-season it has been expected that James Harrison would be cut as part of a salary cap purge for the 2013 season. There were recent rumors that Harrison was talking with the Pittsburgh Steelers about reworking his contract, but it now sounds like those talk have gone no where. According to multiple reports over the past two days the Steelers may be preparing to release Harrison soon as a cap casualty to free space for upcoming off-season moves. Harrison, who will be 35 in May, ... Read More
Tray Woodall’s passing of the torch to James Robinson
There comes a time in every freshman’s first season when they are no longer a freshman and instead are expected to be a major contributor as both the conference tournaments and NCAA Tournament approaches. That is the case for Pitt point guard James Robinson. Unlike many freshmen who make the transition from high school basketball to the Division I game, Robinson has played a big role in the Panthers success all season long, However the DeMatha Catholic product may have officially told ... Read More
Pens fight back to stun Flyers, 5-4
In case you forgot why the Penguins-Flyers rivalry is considered the best in the NHL, this game was an exciting reminder. The Penguins came back from a 4-1 deficit to defeat the Flyers 5-4 at the Wachovia Center, Thursday night. The Flyers dominated every facet of the game in the first period, intiating contact, out shooting the Pens 18-4, and outscoring the Pens 4-1. Jakub Voracek gave the Flyers a 1-0 lead, scoring on the power play after James Neal took an elbowing penalty. Voracek ... Read More
Pittsburgh connection: put Beau Bennett in the same role as Brandon Saad
In case you haven't heard, the Chicago Blackhawks have gone 23 games without losing a game in regulation. They've also won 10 in a row (a franchise record), amassing a record of 20-0-3. All with a rookie playing on their top line. Pittsburgh native Brandon Saad has played in all but one of those historic games so far this season. He is currently playing on a line with captain Jonathan Toews and Marian Hossa; big company for a 20 year old kid. The result has been a modest four goals and ... Read More
Penguins’ Chris Kunitz quietly putting together big season
There have been plenty of storylines to follow this season when we are talking about the Pittsburgh Penguins. Everything from the health of Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, to who the starting goaltender should be, to who should play on Evgeni Malkin's line have become major stories since the 2013 season began. Then throw in the likes of Beau Bennett's call up, the approaching trade deadline and the Penguins continuous search for a top six forward and something has gotten lost in the ... Read More
Pitt QB job up in the air during spring practice
For the first time in a very long time there will be a competition to be the Pitt Panthers starting quarterback in 2013. Pitt fans can rejoice in the fact that Tino Sunseri will no longer be under center for the Panthers, but there hasn't been a true quarterback competition since the 2008 season when Bill Stull beat out Pat Bostick for the job. As the Panthers entered spring practice, all eyes will be on the quarterback spot as four guys will attempt to impress head coach Paul Chryst and ... Read More
Antonio Brown has pressure to perform for Steelers
During the 2012 season multiple Pittsburgh Steelers played below their potential. One of the biggest culprits was wide receiver Antonio Brown, who saw a drop in every one of his statistical categories other than touchdowns compared to the 2011 season. Prior to the 2012 season Brown also signed five year extension worth $42.5 million so he was expected to become the leader of the receiving core with Mike Wallace expected to be gone after the season. Late in the season Brown missed three games ... Read More
Welcome to March
For college basketball fans, March is by far the best month. With tournament selection less than two weeks away, there are still teams fighting for their tournament lives. These two weeks are the make it or break it. The balls in their court. Win and your in. Lose and say hello to the NIT. There are still teams fighting for spots and here are 6 that have the chance to play and punch their way into what some consider the greatest sporting event there is. Saint Mary’s: The Gaels are ... Read More
Superstars lead the way in Pens 4-3 win
Evgeni Malkin may have missed four games but looked as though he never missed a second in his return. The Penguins scored three goals in the third period to come back against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Monday night, winning 4-3 at Consol Energy Center. Three of the top players in the NHL didn't disappoint as Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos combined for six points including four goals. Malkin registered two points including a highlight-reel goal that tied the ... Read More