The Steelers announced earlier today that they have reached an agreement with safety Gerod Holliman. Holliman was signed to a four year deal, the financial details of the contract still have not been disclosed. Holliman was the Steelers final pick in this year’s draft and was also the last drafted player to be signed. He played his college ball at Louisville and even though he started just one year he definitely made the most of it. In that one year he racked up 37 tackles, one sack, 17 ... Read More
Steelers linebacking core must start living up to draft status
For decades now it has been no secret that the Pittsburgh Steelers like to build their defense through the linebacker position. Needing a new identity with some popular veterans aging over the past few years, Steelers’ general manager Kevin Colbert once again has been following that blueprint in order to try and restore the Steelers defensive unit among the best in the league. For that to happen, the Steelers quartet of first round picks need to live up to their draft status. While the ... Read More
Standout RB Ciara Chic to rejoin Pittsburgh Passion for rest of 2015 season
The name Ciara Chic is a name that most Pittsburgh Passion fans have come to know. After not seeing the name in a black and gold uniform for the first half of the 2015 season, fans will soon see Chic back on the field at her running back position. Last week, Chic announced that she would be making her return to the team after announcing at the end of the 2014 season that she wouldn't be returning. The speedy running back said that she had planned to sit out this season after the team won the ... Read More
Cameron Heyward contract extension should be coming soon
With many of the veterans of the defense now long gone, there aren’t many guys left that can be considered the face of the Pittsburgh Steelers defense. One of those guys who could though is defensive end Cameron Heyward. Heyward has gotten better each year in the league to the point where he looks to be a fixture on the Steelers defensive line for years to come. For that to happen though Heyward is going to need a new contract. The Ohio State product is entering the final year of his ... Read More
Highly-touted recruits could make 2015 PSAC season exciting
As the summer progresses, current players on Division II rosters will continue to improve on their own as they await summer camp. But when August arrives, a new crop of student-athletes will step foot on campus to push them even harder for playing time. The PSAC has been known for being a power conference among D2, and the rich got richer this offseason as each team has signed key players at key positions to help their program going forward. Here, we take a quick look at who you'll see in a ... Read More
Madden Curse alters Troy Polamalu’s greatness
As everyone knows, Pittsburgh Steelers great Troy Polamalu officially played his last game of pro football. Polamalu was an unbelievable playmaker on defense and was frequently described as possibly becoming the greatest safety ever. It looked like he was an unstoppable force until he became victim to a curse, not just any curse, the “Madden Curse.” Don’t believe me. Just take a look at Polamalu’s career before and after his placement on the Madden cover. Polamalu was drafted by the ... Read More
NFL changes extra-point distance
While you are watching the NFL this season, it will have a bit of a different look. Especially after touchdowns. The owners approved on Tuesday to move the distance of the extra point back from the two-yard line to the 15. The idea is that by snapping the ball from the 15-yard line will make PAT's more challenging. The approved rule was one of three proposals considered by owners Tuesday at the NFL's Spring League Meeting. Teams still have the option to go for a two-point conversion ... Read More
Pitt’s Alex Officer named to Rimington Trophy watch list
The Pitt Panthers underachieved on the football field a season ago, but it wasn’t because of their offense, which was one of the more explosive units the Panthers have had in quite some time. While plenty of people are excited to see what type of performance we will see from the likes of James Conner, Tyler Boyd and Chad Voytik under first-year head coach Pat Narduzzi, there are some guys up front to watch as well for the 2015 campaign. One of those guys happens to be center Alex Officer, ... Read More
Blackhawk grad Brendan McKay named ACC Freshman of the Year
Former Blackhawk high school standout Brendan McKay finished his high school career in spectacular fashion when his pitched 72.1 consecutive scoreless innings to tie the second-longest streak in U.S. high school baseball history. McKay began his collegiate career right when he ended his high school one- by dominating the opposition. As a freshman at Louisville, McKay went 8-2 in the regular season with a 1.64 ERA. He also led the conference with 100 strikeouts. That helped the Blackhawk ... Read More
Penn State hockey impact a growing phenomenon
The lockers have been cleared, the ice has been removed and the equipment has been stored, but the impact of the 2014-2015 season for the Penn State men’s hockey team will resonate in the coming years. In terms of the economic impact for the university, upswing in recruiting for the team, and support of the surrounding community, men’s hockey is one of the best performing athletic programs for Penn State right now. They Just Can’t Get Enough: Just as a film’s success is partially defined ... Read More