Atlanta at New Orleans: Atlanta is heading into New Orleans at 8-0 while the Saints are a disappointing 3-5. The Saints are coming into Sunday's game on a two-game win streak, and the offense is consistently putting up points. As of late, the defense has looked slightly better, which isnt saying much since they are still ranked in the bottom in the NFL in most defensive categories. I see the high-flying Falcons pass offense putting up huge numbers on Sunday, and the Falcons have just enough ... Read More
Deem’s Week 10 NFL Picks
Our Matt Deem makes his week 10 NFL projections. Buffalo at New England -11 NY Giants -4 at Cincinnati San Diego at Tampa Bay -3 Denver -4.5 at Carolina Tennessee +6 at Miami Oakland +9 at Baltimore Atlanta -3 at New Orleans Detroit -1 at Minnesota NY Jets at Seattle -6 Dallas -2 at Philadelphia St. Louis +11.5 at San Francisco Houston +1 at Chicago Kansas City +12.5 at Pittsburgh ... Read More
What will Zeigler’s Role Be as Pitt Opens 2013 Season?
When it was announced that Central Michigan transfer Trey Zeigler would be eligible this season for Jamie Dixon's Pitt Panthers, Zeigler's role looked pretty clear. It seemed like he would slide right in as the starting shooting guard next to Tray Woodall in the Panthers' backcourt. Why not? Zeigler is a proven scorer at the collegiate level, averaging 16.1 points through two seasons at CMU. He also gives Dixon something he has never had before, a big guard who can score as Zeigler stands ... Read More
Is Steeler Nation ready for a Troy-less era?
In football and other sports, there is a "what have you done for me lately" mentality. Is it fair? Probably not. But sports fans have short attention spans, and some are just uneducated. It's not their fault. It is what it is. For some, they ask the questions that some don’t have the guts to ask. In some instances, they ask the questions that others just don't happen to think of. Recently some football fans that I know asked the question that has really never crossed my mind. Is it time for Troy ... Read More
Jamie Dixon Confirms Adams and Robinson Will Start Opener
Pitt head coach Jamie Dixon has never been one known to lean on young players, especially at the beginning of a season. But Dixon confirmed that a pair of freshman- guard James Robinson and center Steven Adams- have earned starting nods for Friday's season opener against Mount St. Mary’s at the Petersen Events Center. It will mark the first time that Dixon has started a pair of freshmen in a season opener as only one other freshman earned a starting nod to begin a season under Dixon- ... Read More
Playoff Breakdown: California University Vulcans
California University (PA) Vulcans The Vulcans have not ended their season the way they would have liked, but a Mike Kellar coached team knows how to play when November comes around. The Vulcans dropped two tough games at the end of the season to Slippery Rock and Mercyhurst, and finish their schedule off this weekend against Millersville. Getting their offense back on track after a one touchdown performance a week ago is the key for the California game plan. Keeping things simple will help ... Read More
Why is Frank Coonelly Still Here?
The Pittsburgh Pirates made an interesting announcement last Tuesday, to put it mildly. Principal owner, Bob Nutting, announced that they would retain everyone from their staff for at least one more season. Everyone; President Frank Coonelly, GM Neal Huntington, Asst. GM Greg Smith and Kyle Stark a.k.a. "hoka hey." The Pirates website has an article titled "Pirates chairman intends to stay course." And that's exactly the problem. Once again, the front office sees a problem and does ... Read More
Steelers vs. Chiefs preview
Bit by hard-fought bit, the Pittsburgh Steelers are ascending the ranks of the AFC North, and now stand above hardened rivals Cincinnati and Cleveland. The Steelers continue to trail the Ravens by a smidgen, but optimism is flourishing in the Steel City entering Week 10 of the regular season, thanks greatly in part to a highly favorable matchup. The struggles of the Kansas City Chiefs thus far in 2012 are many and well-documented, most notable among them being the difficulty finding a secure ... Read More
Which Lamar Patterson Will Show up For Pitt?
When 2011-12 season came to an end with the CBI tournament win against Washington State, then was little doubt who the best player wearing a Pitt uniform was. That would be junior swingman Lamar Patterson. Patterson averaged 9.6 points per game last season, but became the team’s go-to player late in the year when he averaged 13.3 per game over the Panthers' final six games. But so far this preseason the Lancaster, PA. native has been close to invisible during Pitt's pair of exhibition ... Read More
How is Steelers defense ranked No. 1 at midway point?
Another half of the season is done in the NFL, and the Pittsburgh Steelers defense is ranked No. 1 through those eight games. Watching those games, an outside fan might be impressed, but Steelers fans might ask how? We as Steelers fans are spoiled in a way, and our impressions of the team may be a little different, than let’s say a Jaguars fan assuming there are any. Watching these first few games, the defense to us looked weak and in slow motion. James Harrison coming off an injury hasn’t ... Read More