Much like the offensive line on a football team, a Major League bullpen can make or a break a club despite the often unrecognizable or unheralded names. The general fan may only be able to name one or two of the arms in the Pittsburgh Pirates 'pen, but if you have really been paying attention, you ought to know the importance of this group to the team's success over the past couple of seasons. In 2015, manager Clint Hurdle will have a myriad of quality options for the various scenarios he ... Read More
Tony Dorsett speaks on struggle with CTE
In a recent Dallas-area AM radio interview, former University of Pittsburgh Heisman Trophy-winning running back Tony Dorsett told 1310 The Ticket that his battle with CTE is a struggle and that he did not think "the end was going to be like this." CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy, is a disorder that causes depression and dementia, and in Dorsett's case, was likely brought on by head trauma traced back to his career as a football player. The Hopewell High School graduate played for Pitt ... Read More
Robert Morris defenseman Tyson Wilson recognized by Atlantic Hockey
A memorable stretch continues for Robert Morris University defenseman Tyson Wilson, who was named Atlantic Hockey Conference Travel Team USA Defensive Player of the Week on Tuesday morning. Wilson, a redshirt junior, played his usual reliable role on the blueline last weekend, as first-place Robert Morris stretched its conference lead to a season-high nine points. While the No. 18 Colonials (20-5-5, 17-3-4AHC) collected a win and a tie against league contender Canisius, Wilson scored a goal, ... Read More
Nittany Lions win 4-1, complete season sweep of Badgers
With a final score of 4-1, the Penn State Nittany Lions (15-7-4, 7-2-1-0 Big Ten) extended their win streak to eight games and completed a season sweep of the Wisconsin Badgers (2-18-4, 0-8-2-2 Big Ten) on Saturday afternoon in Happy Valley. Penn State opened the afternoon on a power play goal by Luke Juha at 6:48, assisted by Nittany Lion superstars and Hobey Baker nominees Casey Bailey and Taylor Holstrom. Penn State’s domination continued through the first forty minutes as Dylan Richard ... Read More
Lions top Badgers in first of two-game series
The Penn State Nittany Lions (14-7-4, 6-2-1-0 Big Ten) won the first of a two-game home series against the Wisconsin Badgers (2-17-4, 0-7-2-2 Big Ten) with a final score of 5-2, extending their unbeaten streak to seven games. The Nittany Lions drew first blood; Tommy Olczyk fired the puck past Badgers’ goaltender Joel Rumpel less than six minutes into the first period. Connor Varley picked up the first of his two assists on the play. Wisconsin quickly retaliated as freshman forward Cameron ... Read More
PSAC teams work on filling recruiting classes
Teams from around the PSAC welcomed new additions to their families on Wednesday for National Signing Day. Four teams in the PSAC West have announced their signing class for the 2015 season. IUP The Crimson Hawks 17 new signees and two mid-year enrolles on Wednesday. Thirteen of the team's recruits came from Pennsylvania. Eleven of the signees are on the offensive side of the ball while eight are on the defensive side. Of the 11 on offense, five are on the offensive line. Of the eight ... Read More
IUP Football Officially Welcomes 19 On Signing Day
INDIANA, PA - IUP head coach Curt Cignetti announced that 17 student-athletes have signed national letters of intent to play football with the Crimson Hawks beginning in the fall of 2015. In addition to those 17, Cignetti also announced the signing of a pair of mid-year transfers into the program. The 19 players hail from from four different states, including 13 from Pennsylvania. Four came from Maryland with one hailing from Washington, D.C. and another from Michigan. "I am very pleased ... Read More
Penn State 2015 Recruiting Recap
For most college football fans, there is no greater day than National Signing Day. There ends the rumors, the speculations, the hopes, and for some, the fears of recruitment. James Franklin is known for his aggressive recruiting style, famously stating that he considers Maryland and New Jersey “in-state,” and promising to dominate the state when collecting players for the Nittany Lions. So far, according to the number 12 ranking by Scout, a number 14 ranking on ESPN and 247Sports, and number 15 ... Read More
Pitt lands Tennessee transfer QB Nathan Peterman
One position that new Pitt football coach pat Narduzzi was extremely thin at when he took over in early January was at quarterback. Narduzzi quickly got on the recruiting trail and landed Pine-Richland signal caller Ben DiNucci and now has brought in a veteran transfer, which is a route that many expected the Panthers to take. According to reports, University of Tennessee redshirt junior quarterback Nathan Peterman will transfer to Pitt. Peterman was visiting Pitt over the weekend and ... Read More
Aaron Donald named 2014 Defensive Rookie of the Year
Former Pitt Panthers defensive tackle Aaron Donald has begun his professional career the same way he finished his collegiate career- collecting trophies. Donald was announced as the Associated Press Defensive Rookie of the Year at Saturday's NFL Honors awards show. The former Panthers’ star established himself as a disruptive force on the St. Louis Rams defensive line and it marks the second consecutive year that a defensive lineman won the award after Sheldon Richardson of the New York ... Read More