Coming into the season, one of the biggest questions surrounding Paul Chryst's Pitt Panthers football team was how long would it be before quarterback Tino Sunseri was benched for good. Sunseri has answered that question by having an outstanding senior season in which he's thrown for 2,199 yards and 13 touchdowns in Pitt's eight games. In addition, he continues to move up the Panthers' all-time passing lists and should actually pass the likes of Dan Marino and finish second on the all-time ... Read More
Not All Concussions are Created Equal
Modern-day hockey has faced many crises; both on and off the ice. None have been bigger than player safety, particularly in regards to concussions. Hockey is by nature a brutal and ruthless game. One built around speed, contact and desire. Consequently, concussions have become commonplace. The league is making strides to reduce the risk; cracking down on headshots and levying hefty fines against offenders. Additionally, concussion testing has come a long way, and doctors are more inclined to ... Read More
Pittsburgh: The NBA’s next basketball City?
With the NHL owners and the NHLPA (NHL Players Association) still dragging their feet and no new meetings seemingly in sight, the Consol Energy Center is pretty quiet these days. It looks like we will have to trade in the sounds of skate blades scraping the ice, for the squeaky sounds of sneakers on the hardwood now that the NBA season has begun. Thinking about that it brought up the topic of the NBA and the city of Pittsburgh. This seems to always bring a good debate in town as to if anyone ... Read More
Fantasy is the new way we watch sports
Looking at all major sports leagues in America, it is easy to see that they are growing year after year. It is simple and enjoyable to just relax and watch sports. Maybe a nice cold beer and some good food. Year round in Pittsburgh, there is almost always a game on TV. The TV's in bars and restaurants are always tuned to major sports channels, with customers eagerly awaiting their team to score. But, sports are evolving. More and more people are playing fantasy leagues, and care about not only ... Read More
MLB 2012 Rawlings Gold Glove winners announced
American League Gold Glove Winners: Pitcher- Jake Peavy, Chicago White Sox. Jeremy Hellickson, Tampa Bay Rays. First career Gold Glove award for Peavy and Hellickson NOTE: First Gold Glove award split since 2007 (Aaron Rowand and Jeff Francoeur) Catcher- Matt Wieters, Baltimore Orioles Second career Gold Glove award for Wieters (2011) First Base- Mark Teixeira, New York Yankees Fifth career Gold Glove award for Teixeira (2005, 2006, 2009, 2010) Second Base- Robinson Cano, New York ... Read More
Steelers need to create new “Steeler Way”
If there's anything I hate hearing more than "Pirates Navy SEAL training" it's the phrase "the Steeler way." The Steeler way is an unofficial code of discipline that fans and the organization have dubbed as being the model way for franchise behavior on and off the field. Give me a break. You know what the "Steeler way" is? It's allowing a player like Alameda Ta'amu to come back after a two game suspension for his drunk driving spree through the Southside two weeks ago. Ta'amu, a ... Read More
Duquesne’s Larry McCoy Not Done Yet
Duquesne Dukes' running back Larry McCoy has had quite the journey during his five years on campus at Duquesne. McCoy came from a small Class A school in Wytheville, VA. only to be redshirted as a freshman. But he put in the hard work not only that season, but through four more years on and off the field. That hard work paid off in a big way Saturday when McCoy passed Donte Small to become the all-time rusher in Duquesne history. "It's an honor," said McCoy after Duquesne's 28-27 loss ... Read More
Why Pitt’s James Robinson Should Get the Starting Nod over Trey Zeigler
It’s time for Pitt Panthers' basketball coach Jamie Dixon to get defensive. For the Panthers to compete for another Big East championship in their final year in the conference, that’s pretty much what it comes down to- defense. Long known as one of the country’s better defensive teams under Dixon, last year was a little bit different and something Pitt fans haven’t seen in a very long time. Not only did the Panthers underachieve when it came to winning, missing the NCAA Tournament, they ... Read More
IUP Football Moves up to No. 14 in AFCA Poll
WACO, TX – With the help of its fifth straight victory, IUP moved up two more spots to No. 14 in the latest American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Division II Top 25 Poll, as it was announced on Monday. The Crimson Hawks also bumped up to No. 6 in the NCAA's Super Region One rankings, which determine the postseason playoff field. Shippensburg remains No. 1 in the region while Winston-Salem, New Haven and Bloomsburg are second, third and fourth, respectively. California sits one spot ... Read More
Pittsburgh Power: Open Tryouts
The Pittsburgh Power will hold their annual Open Tryouts Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Southpointe Fieldhouse (104 Cecil Henderson Road) in Canonsburg, PA. Registration is from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. on November 10 with the tryout period from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. There is a $60 pre-registration fee for each participant ($75 day of), who will receive a professional evaluation by Pittsburgh Power Co-Owner and NFL Hall of Famer, Lynn Swann, the Power coaching staff and other Arena Football League ... Read More