Fans dread seeing it happen. Their star player, the leader of the team, the on-field commander other players look toward to perform in times of greatest need, is lying on the field, writhing in pain, succumbing to injury. In the blink of an eye, the untested backup is thrust into the spotlight in front of thousands of fans hanging on his every movement. For the team, his performance will play a critical role in the their success without their superstar. If he performs well, laud and glory ... Read More
What we learned from the first month of college hoops
With finals across college campuses, college basketball will take a back seat for next 2 weeks. However with one month into the season, we learned what teams emerged and what teams still need prove themselves. Here we will look at the biggest stories from the 1st month of the college basketball season. 1.) Indiana & Duke are head and shoulders above the rest While Indiana was expected to be here, the Blue Devils were not. Duke have the best resume to date with wins over Louisville, ... Read More
Pittsburgh Steelers Week 14 Report Card
Just when you think you have this Pittsburgh Steelers team pegged, they turn in a performance like they did against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, making you realize that after 14 weeks of football, we still have no idea what type of team the Steelers really are. Sunday’s 34-24 loss wasn’t pretty for sure, especially to a team that has never won a regular season game in Pittsburgh and was playing with a lame duck coach in Norv Turner. Thanks to the Dallas Cowboys beating the Cincinnati ... Read More
Steelers’ missed opportunities run deeper than this year
Fresh off one of the most dramatic wins in recent franchise history, the Steelers came home and laid a Casey Hampton sized egg against the San Diego Chargers. Yes, the same San Diego Chargers that came into the game with a 4-8 record and a particularly haunting past in Pittsburgh. Yet, despite the bad record, missing three starting offensive linemen, playing with four defensive linemen, and being led by a coach who will be fired at the end of the season, the Chargers crushed the Steelers. ... Read More
Steelers get embarrassed by Chargers, lose 34-24
After their best win of the season a week ago in Baltimore, fans were fired up for the return of Ben Roethlisberger, and the Steelers were big favorites at home against the 4-8 San Diego Chargers. The Steelers, who have become known for playing down to their competition, were thrown all over by Philip Rivers and the absence of Ike Taylor hurt the Steelers as Curtis Brown had a rough day at cornerback. Ben Roethlsiberger and the Steelers offense had a tough time moving the ball throughout the ... Read More
Time to think about the future behind Big Ben
With Ben Roethlisberger constantly being injured, whether it is small or large, when is it time to get a backup to sit behind him and learn? At the age of 30, Ben is still in the prime of his career. He will eventually hold all Steeler records for a quarterback, all except maybe Super Bowl victories. His toughness is unquestioned and his leadership is seen both on and off the field. Obviously no one wants him to have any career ending injuries or start to play terrible, but football teams ... Read More
Roger Goodell: Best of the bad commissioners
Since taking over for Paul Tagliabue in 2006, Roger Goodell has quickly become public enemy number one for most football fans. Whether it was his initially strict conduct policy that has faded in intensity over time, his mishandling of the New England Patriots' "Spygate" scandal, or the NFL lockout in 2011, Goodell has not been on good terms from the start. Like him or not, he's the best commissioner out of the four major American sports. Or should I say, three and a half major American ... Read More
Although unlikely, the Steelers can still win the division
Surprisingly the Steelers have a shot at the Division title after everything that has gone on this season. They are still two games back with four to play, but beating Baltimore last Sunday gives them an outside chance to win the Division. They have to do their party by winning the rest of the games they have left on their schedule, and Baltimore has to lose three of their last four. Out of the two teams, the Steelers definitely have the easier finish to their regular season. Three out of ... Read More
PITT WINS 81ST EDITION OF THE CITY GAME
Article by David Vorp With the ongoing NHL lockout, it has been a while since theConsol Energy Center was used for a sporting event, unfortunately, but it served the 81st edition of The City Game between the Pitt Panthers and Duquesne Dukes quite well. Even Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Bylsma - who has nothing better to do - was in attendance to take in this Pittsburgh tradition (wearing Pitt blue and gold, incidentally). The City Game, which both unites and divides the city, has now been ... Read More
Is Paul Chryst Ready to Bolt Pitt for Wisconsin?
When it was announced on Tuesday that Wisconsin head coach Bret Bielema would be bolting the Badgers for Arkansas, it could have a ripple effect all the way down to Pittsburgh, as Pitt Panthers head coach Paul Chryst is likely to be on the short list of successors for Bielema at Wisconsin. If so, good for Chryst, but it would be another big blow to a Pitt program begging for some consistency from its head coach. Chryst said Tuesday night he is committed to the Pitt football program, despite ... Read More