The Pitt Panthers were picked towards the bottom of the standings during ACC Media day earlier in the week, but with a ton of talent coming back on the offensive side of the ball, Pitt could be a surprise in the Coastal Division. Some of that talent was recognized on Thursday when three Pitt players were selected to the preseason All-ACC football team. Running back James Conner, wide receiver Tyler Boyd and offensive lineman Adam Bisnowaty were all selections. Conner, the reigning ACC Player ... Read More
Duquesne picked to finish second in preseason NEC Poll
The Duquesne Dukes look good on paper for the upcoming 2015 season and the rest of the Northeast Conference has taken notice. Duquesne placed five members on the preseason NEC team and was picked to finish second in the league in the preseason coaches poll, right behind Bryant University. Sacred Heart, which finished first and won the conference's automatic bid to the FCS playoffs each of the past two seasons, was picked to finish third. Wagner was picked fourth, followed by St. Francis ... Read More
Troy Douglas files lawsuit against Pitt over firing
Needless to say it has been an interesting offseason for the Pitt Panthers football program. Pat Narduzzi replaced Paul Chryst as head coach and has had to deal with a couple of off the field distractions thanks to DUI arrests of both wide receiver Tyler Boyd and defensive end Rori Blair. Now one of the Panthers former coaches has filed a lawsuit against the university. Former defensive back coach Troy Douglas, who came to Pitt last season from Iowa State and was fired when Narduzzi ... Read More
Mike Tomlin, Steelers agree to two-year extension
When the Pittsburgh Steelers experienced some struggles during the past few years, many called for the job of head coach Mike Tomlin, but the organization stuck by their man. They showed even more faith in Tomlin on Thursday by handing him a two-year contract extension that will keep him on the Steelers sidelines at least until the 2018 season. “I am pleased to announce we have extended Mike Tomlin’s contract through the 2018 season,” said Steelers’ President Art Rooney II in a statement. ... Read More
Roger Goodell unsure of when Le’Veon Bell’s appeal will be heard
If Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell was expecting to find out before training camp if his initial three-game suspension for marijuana use and DUI would be reduced before training camp begins, he better not hold his breath. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell apparently doesn’t have any idea of when Bell’s appeal will be heard. Goodell, speaking in Washington County on Tuesday, said he didn't know the timetable for Bell's appeal. “That appeal is not heard by me, I would have to ... Read More
Pitt picked to finish next to last in ACC Coastal Division
New Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi has created a lot of buzz in Pittsburgh since taking over for former coach Paul Chryst last winter. Apparently that buzz hasn't been felt across the rest of the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Panthers were predicted to finish next to last in the ACC's Coastal Division during the conference's annual Media Day on Tuesday. In addition to the Panthers not being expected to do much, reigning ACC Player of the Year James Conner was not even the ... Read More
Steelers training camp schedule
We are under a week away from the Pittsburgh Steelers reporting to Latrobe for training camp. With that being said we are less than a week away from the die-hard football fans being able to get their football fix. The team reports to Latrobe Saturday, July 25. That isn’t the only important date to remember though. Here’s a look at the Steelers training camp schedule, including some important dates such as: the first open practice to the public (Sunday, July 26); the first practice in ... Read More
Newcomers shine in Penguins prospect camp scrimmage
The Pittsburgh Penguins 2015 prospect development camp drew to a close with an open scrimmage attended by 5000 fans on Saturday. Nearly half of those players, including most of the invitees, will be heading back to school. The remaining prospects and invitees will be back again for the rookie tournament in September. The camp veterans with NHL experience stood out and it was clear they had done this before. In particular, defenseman Derrick Pouliot was on a whole different level as he skated ... Read More
Penn State returning to roots, remove names from jerseys
The Penn State Nittany Lions will return to their roots in 2015 after the school announced on Thursday that the team would be removing their names from the back of the jerseys. During former head coach Bill O’Brien’s inaugural season, he made the somewhat controversial decision to add the players’ names to the backs of the jerseys, saying that their loyalty and dedication to Penn State deserved recognition. Current head coach James Franklin followed O’Brien’s example for one year, praising ... Read More
Wild Things’ Austin Wobrock has strong showing in Frontier League All-Star Game
Solid pitching was on the menu Wednesday night for the 2015 Frontier League All-Star Game played at Schaumburg Boomers Stadium in Schaumburg, IL. Yet while runs were hard to come by the West Division 4-2 victory, Washington Wild Things infielder Austin Wobrock turned in a solid showing for the East. Wobrock came off the bench to go 2-for-2 with a run scored. That included a pinch-hit fifth inning single and an eighth inning double. Wobrock would advance to third on a wild pitch and come ... Read More