With four weeks remaining in the 2014 NFL season, the Pittsburgh Steelers (7-5) need something to go right and they need it now. Defeating the defending division champs and current AFC North-leading Cincinnati Bengals (8-3-1) would be an ideal way to get back on track. Cincinnati was the only team in the division to win last week and, by virtue of a tie with Carolina earlier this season, the Bengals now have a margin of two to work with in the loss column over Pittsburgh, Baltimore and ... Read More
Duquesne Women puts winning streak on the line in City Game vs. Pitt
Entering his second season on the bench at Duquesne, head coach Dan Burt knew that he would be dealing with a talented team, but also one that was a little short on experience. That inexperienced Dukes team was tested early on with a tough slate that included the likes of Syracuse, Princeton and Green Bay. Burt’s team dropped all three of those contests, but in the process may have learned some lessons that will benefit them the rest of the season. “Syracuse was the marquee name in ... Read More
Martavis Bryant’s disappearance hurting Steelers offfense
In addition to the struggles of the Pittsburgh Steelers defense, the Steelers’ offense simply hasn’t been the same since shattering the scoreboard in back-to-back weeks against the Indianapolis Colts and Baltimore Ravens. Something has clearly been missing from the Steelers offense the past three weeks and that has been the deep ball. Along with that is the disappearance of rookie Martavis Bryant from the Steelers offense. The Steelers offense had a very productive three-game stretch ... Read More
Pitt must get defensive to extend City Game streak
The Pitt Panthers have not lost a City Game to Duquesne since 2000. That streak could be tested Friday night at the Consol Energy Center if the Panthers don’t start getting defensive. Good man-to-man defense has long been a staple under Pitt head coach Jamie Dixon, but Pitt’s performance at the defensive end through the first seven games of the season has left Dixon frustrated and many Panthers’ fans scratching their heads. Early on, the signs point to the fact this could be the worst ... Read More
Penguins blanked by Eddie Lack and the Canucks
In a battle of the Eastern Conference versus the Western Conference on Thursday, the west dominated and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins by a score of 3-0. Thomas Greiss played well in his home debut at Consol Energy Center, making 28 saves, but it wasn't enough to stop the Canucks. “I never felt quite comfortable in the game” said Greiss, whose record will fall to 3-2-1 on the season. At the other end of the ice, Eddie Lack was sparkling in goal for the Canucks, turning ... Read More
Jarvis Jones to return for Steelers vs. Bengals
As the 2014 NFL season enters its final weeks, the Pittsburgh Steelers continue to get healthy, especially on the defensive side of the ball. After both Troy Polamalu and Ike Taylor made their returns from injuries last week, last year’s first-round pick Jarvis Jones will make his return this Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Jones hasn’t played since Week 3 after having had pins put in his wrist after he dislocated his right wrist while sacking and forcing a fumble of Carolina ... Read More
Steelers’ secondary controls playoff fate
As bad as Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers offense was during Sunday’s loss to the New Orleans Saints, the Steelers have a bigger problem to worry about as the team prepares for its final four games. That is whether or not their porous secondary will result in them sitting home for the postseason for the third consecutive season. Steelers’ general manager Kevin Colbert has ignored the need, other than signing Mike Mitchell to replace an aging Ryan Clark, despite the signs ... Read More
Culture of athletics needs to change
As California University of Pennslyvania will have an external review of its football program, it's just a daily reminder that the culture of athletics needs to change. Cal's football program may have had a fairly successful season, finishing 8-3, but that's not what most people are talking about when bringing the program up in conversation. What they're talking about is all of the criminal charges that have been brought up on several occasions against Vulcan players. According to reports, at ... Read More
James Conner named ACC Player of the Year
When the 2014 season started for Pitt tailback James Conner, all eyes were on the fact that he would play both on the offensive and defensive sides of the football. As things turned out he only played one snap defensively. That’s because Conner proved to be outstanding running the football. Conner broke not only Pitt rushing records as a sophomore, but also ACC records on his way to being named the ACC Player of the Year on Wednesday. He was also named the ACC’s Offensive Player of the ... Read More
Malkin’s goal leads Pens past banged-up Devils
The Pittsburgh Penguins held on to their spot at the top Metropolitan division after defeating the New Jersey Devils Thursday night, with a final score of 1-0. Goaltender Marc Andre Fleury recorded his 5th shutout this season for the Penguins. That figure leads the NHL and ties his career high for a season. “It’s nice, it hasn't happened too often in my career, so it’s nice, but I'm just lucky to get the win tonight.” said Fleury of his achievement. It was a tight-checking battle, as games ... Read More