One thing Pitt head coach Paul Chryst has been able to show that he can do is recruit well. For a college football coach, nothing is bigger than National Signing Day as coaches across the country compete for the top high school football players in the nation. In this cut-throat competition for talent, Pitt seems to have come out just fine. The Class of 2013 is highlighted by Belle Vernon offensive lineman Dorian Johnson (29th in ESPN 300), who was rated the No. 2 offensive lineman in ... Read More
Snedden’s take: The “Bus” got robbed
Former Steelers running back and all-time great Jerome Bettis retired following Super Bowl XL in 2006. Five years later, he became eligible for induction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. We found out yesterday that Bettis was denied entry to footballs most hallowed ground once again this year. That is three years that “The Bus” has been on the ballot, and three years that he has been rejected. There might not be a bigger travesty is sports right now. I have spent the ... Read More
Pens fight off Islanders; win fourth straight
The Penguins came into Long Island with a three game winning streak and left with a 4-2 victory, Tuesday night. With the win, Pittsburgh moved into the top spot in the East with fourteen points. What a difference a week makes. Exactly seven days ago, the Penguins were embarrassed on their own ice by these very same New York Islanders. They squandered nine minutes in power play time, five of which from a major penalty, while allowing the Islanders to score two power play goals en route to a ... Read More
Still no Hall of Fame for “The Bus”
On April 20, 1996 the Pittsburgh Steelers made a trade with the St. Louis Rams for a tailback that what going into his fourth season as a professional. The Steelers gave up a second and fourth round pick in order to receive Jerome Bettis and a third round pick from the Rams. Looking back at it, that trade was a huge win for the Steelers. That trade filled a need for the Steelers at running back since there starter at the time; Bam Morris, was arrested on drug possession and no one knew if ... Read More
Consol ‘No Energy’ Center
A topic that keeps going around Pittsburgh is the lack of energy coming from the home crowds at Consol Energy Center. The Penguins young facility that seats more than 18,000 and rarely ever sounds like there is that many people there. What might have been more pathetic than the Penguins actual performance last night was the sad attempts of the crowd trying to get a “Let’s Go Pens” chant. Granted they were not playing well but the home team has to be able to feed off its home crowd in some ... Read More
Pitt uses strong second half to knock off Seton Hall
Coming off their best win of the season Saturday against Syracuse, No. 23 Pitt had to be careful not to fall victim to the classic "trap game" Monday night against the struggling Seton Hall Pirates. For 30 minutes, they nearly fell into that trap. The Panthers broke open a 36-34 game at the 10 minute mark of the second half, by going on a 20-12 run to escape with a 56-46 win to improve to 19-5 on the season and 7-4 in Big East Conference play. Pitt had problems getting into a rhythm for ... Read More
Pitt back in Top 25 following upset of Syracuse
Following their biggest win of the 2012-13 campaign, the Pitt Men's Basketball team finds itself ranked once again. After beating then No. 6 Syracuse Saturday at the Petersen Events Center, the Panthers find themselves ranked No. 23 in the Associated Press poll released Monday afternoon. Pitt improved to 18-5 on the season and was impressive enough against the Orange that they garnered enough votes to climb back in the rankings. It could have been a more impressive week had the Panthers ... Read More
The Super Bowl that Could Have Been
If I take my personal allegiance to the Steelers away, there is one play in Super Bowl history that stands above all others for me. It was Super Bowl XXXIV, the Rams and the Titans. Six seconds remained; Tennessee was down 23-16 and had the ball at the Rams 10-yard line. One last chance to punch it in. The late quarterback Steve McNair dropped back in the pocket (maybe the only time he threw from the pocket that game) and suddenly saw a streaking Kevin Dyson at the five-yard line. Dyson ... Read More
Ravens edge out 49ers in a game for the ages
Superbowl XLVII was one for the ages. The second half will not be forgotten for years to come and featured the fantastic play of some old faces and new faces. The opening drive featured a three-and-out from the 49ers, but Baltimore didn't waste any time when they got the ball back. Joe Flacco took seven plays to drive the team down the field before hitting Anquan Boldin for the first touchdown of the game. San Francisco responded with a scoring drive, as they were able to put a field goal up ... Read More
Super Bowl Weekend Mock Draft
Steelers 2013 Mock Draft: Round 1.) Dion Jordan, OLB, Oregon Jordan has the look of one of the next monster pass rushers in the NFL. He is very athletic at 6'6" and around 250 pounds. Jordan also has great quickness off the edge and has been compared to San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Aldon Smith. Jordan may still be a bit raw and may need time before stepping in as a starter which could drop his value a bit. If he falls into the Steelers laps they will likely take him without much ... Read More