For free agent linebacker James Harrison, the decision isn't regarding weather he will play again in 2015. The decision is where he will play. The 36-year old Harrison, who announced his retirement prior to returning last season, doesn't have much of a market similar to last season. But unlike last summer, which left him without a team, he does have two options to continue his playing career. Now Harrison has to decide where his loyalties lie. Does he sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers, ... Read More
Penn State’s Casey Bailey signed to Toronto Maple Leafs
Penn State junior forward Casey Bailey was signed by the Toronto Maple Leafs to a two-year, entry level contract as a free agent on Saturday evening, per David Nonis, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the club. The @MapleLeafs have signed free agent forward Casey Bailey to a two-year entry level contract #TMLtalk — Leafs PR (@LeafsPR) March 21, 2015 Bailey, 23, led the Big Ten and ranked seventh in the nation in scoring with 22 goals; the 6-foot-3 Alaska native also picked up 18 ... Read More
Steelers expected to remain quiet the rest of free agency
Those expecting the Pittsburgh Steelers to get busy during the second wave of free agency may want to hold off on making the popcorn just yet. Needless to say it has been a very quiet couple of weeks to start the offseason for the Steelers with running back DeAngelo Williams being the franchises only significant addition to this point. With major holes at both linebacker and in the secondary, among other positions, don’t expect Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert to get busy filling ... Read More
Pittsburgh Steelers Free Agent Tracker
It has been a very quiet first couple weeks of the offseason for the Pittsburgh Steelers, with minimal activity not just going on in terms of signing players, but also in terms of their own free agents drawing interest around the league as well. We will keep you up to date with all of the information of who is coming and going for the entire offseason. Here's a look at what the franchise has done up to this point of the offseason. ... Read More
Penn State ends season with 3-1 loss to Ohio State in B1G tourney
The fourth-seeded Penn State Nittany Lions (18-14-4, 10-9-1 Big Ten) saw their season end with a 3-1 loss to the fifth-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes (13-18-3, 8-11-1 Big Ten) in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament. A big first period gave the Buckeyes an early lead that the Lions could not match, despite the long-awaited return of Hobey Baker nominee Taylor Holstrom, whose season was thought to be over after an injury to the knee in the loss at Ohio State on February 28. Nick Schilkey ... Read More
Gadowsky named B1G Coach of the Year, other Nittany Lions honored
Penn State head coach Guy Gadowsky was voted Big Ten Coach of the Year on Monday afternoon, giving the team its first major conference award. Junior forward Casey Bailey was named to the All-Big Ten First Team, another first for the program. Scott Conway and Max Gardiner also received nods from the conference, and six other players were given Honorable Mentions. Gadowsky is no stranger to Coach of the Year awards; in the 2001-2002 season, he received the title from the Central Collegiate ... Read More
Antwon Blake arrested for public drunkenness in California
The celebrity gossip site TMZ has reported that Pittsburgh Steelers corner back Antwon Blake was arrested early Sunday morning in Oceanside, CA for being drunk in public. Police arrested him after he was seen allegedly walking outside of bars visibly intoxicated. Pittsburgh Steeler Antwon Blake Arrested for Public Intoxication http://t.co/9MQjjAdnVJ — TMZ (@TMZ) March 16, 2015 Blake, 24, was taken to a jail cell where he was allowed to sober up before being released. Neither the ... Read More
Is L.C. Greenwood Hall worthy?
Since its doors opened in 1963, the Pro Football Hall of Fame has inducted 295 immortals, including 23 Pittsburgh Steelers. The question today is why L.C. Greenwood isn’t one of the inductees? L.C. Greenwood was the 238th player selected in the 1969 Draft, and within two years became the everyday starting left defensive end. In his first year as a starter, he led the team in sacks with 8.5 (sacks were an unofficial stat until 1982). In his 13-year career, Greenwood compile 73.5 sacks and ... Read More
Yellow Jackets season ends with final second loss to Philadelphia Spirit 106-105
The first season is now officially in the books for the Steel City Yellow Jackets following a 106-105 loss in the North East Divisional Championship to the Philadelphia Spirit. Steel City, the top seed, beat the Staten Island Vipers 142-135 on Saturday night to earn a showdown with Philadelphia and the game was back and forth most of the way. Javis Williams hit the winning shot with 3.2 seconds left for Philadelphia to cap off a 28 point scoring night and pulled down 11 boards. Andre Woodlin ... Read More
Penn State swept by Minnesota, finishes fourth in Big Ten
The Penn State Nittany Lions (18-14-4, 10-9-1 Big Ten) were swept by the fifteenth-ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers (21-12-3, 12-5-3 Big Ten) this weekend, falling 5-0 on Friday and 6-2 on Saturday at Mariucci Arena in Minneapolis. Opening Night: Minnesota scored three goals in seven minutes during the opening period to establish a firm lead over Penn State in what would become just the second shutout of the season for the Nittany Lions. The Gophers possess the nation’s best powerplay ... Read More