In the early season, hopes were high that LeGarrette Blount and Le’Veon Bell would provide the Steelers with a high-powered running game; something that had been lacking in recent years. Unfortunately, those hopes were dashed less than 24 hours after Blount walked off the field before Monday night’s game in Tennessee had ended. The Steelers wasted no time in permanently relieving him of his duties. Blount’s release has ignited a controversy, with some fans in total agreement with the decision ... Read More
Jerome Bettis, Kevin Greene among semifinalists for 2015 Hall of Fame Class
Could this finally be the year for former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis to get the call? It could be, as Bettis, along with former Steelers linebacker Kevin Greene are among the 26 modern era semifinalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2015. Bettis has been a finalist the past four seasons and while you really couldn’t make a case for him to get in with the past couple of classes, this could be the year for “The Bus.” Bettis ranks sixth on the all-time rushing ... Read More
Steel City Yellow Jackets sweep Brooklyn Skyrockets, move into 5th in latest ABA Power Rankings
The Steel City Yellow Jackets continued their hot start over the weekend by sweeping a pair of games from the Brooklyn Skyrockets. In the featured game of the week on ESPN3 Saturday night the Yellow Jackets won 128-113 and they followed it up on Sunday by coming from a 10 point 3rd quarter deficit to win 90-85. Stats and box scores from these games were not available to the media. This puts the team at 4-0 as they get ready to host the 27th ranked Fayetteville Flight at 7 PM on Saturday and ... Read More
Mitchell doesn’t embody Steelers
Mike Mitchell is currently the bane of Pittsburgh Steelers' fans existence. After another social media mishap, Mitchell's bags have been packed for him, so to speak, by the entire fan base, many calling for his release. To put it simply: players like Mitchell don't belong on a team like the Pittsburgh Steelers. Let me first preface that with saying that I'm not a Steelers fan but rather a football fan. With that, I have respect for the game and then players who represent it with class ... Read More
Pirates ink Brad Lincoln to minor league deal
The Pittsburgh Pirates once spent the No. 4 overall pick on Brad Lincoln. Tuesday, they brought the right-hander back to Pittsburgh, signing Lincoln to a minor league deal, nearly a decade after using a top pick on the Texas native. Lincoln turned out to be a bust as a starter, but turned into a nice reliever for the Pirates, posting a 2.73 ERA in 59.1 innings pitched during the 2012 season. During that season Lincoln was dealt to the Toronto Blue Jays at the trade deadline in the deal ... Read More
Pitt’s T.J. Clemmings accepts Senior Bowl invitation
Not much has gone well for the Pitt Panthers this season, but for offensive tackle T.J. Clemmings, the 2014 season has been an eye opener for NFL scouts. Clemmings, who was voted a captain before the season began, has seen his stock soar as a draft prospect and on Monday accepted an invitation to play in the Senior Bowl. The senior is a three-time ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week this season and some project him early on as high as a second-round draft pick in this springs ... Read More
Pittsburgh Steelers Report Card after Monday night win vs. Titans
It wasn’t pretty, but the Pittsburgh Steelers used a second-half rally to move into sole possession of second place in the AFC North with a 27-24 win over a bad Tennessee Titans team Monday night in Nashville. There was a lot not to like about the performance, but there was also a lot of good that came from the win. With that being said, let’s take a look at how the Steelers graded out in my weekly Pittsburgh Steelers Report Card. Quarterback: It wasn’t Ben Roethlisberger’s best game as ... Read More
NCAA Tournament will return to Pittsburgh in 2018
Via Press Release The NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Committee has chosen the city of Pittsburgh as a First/Second Round site for the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship it was announced today. Duquesne University will serve as host, and Pittsburgh's CONSOL Energy Center will be the home for the event scheduled for March 15 & 17. The announcement marks the third time in seven years that CONSOL Energy Center will serve as a host venue and sixth time the city of Pittsburgh and Duquesne ... Read More
Pittsburgh Power closes up shop after four seasons
The Pittsburgh Power finished the 2014 season with a 15-3 record and their first playoff berth in franchise history. The first round loss to the Orlando Predators was a bit of a disappointment but the future appeared to be bright for the team. That future came to a crashing halt today as the team announced it was ceasing operations after four seasons in the Arena Football League. The end didn't come on the football field, it came via this simple press release giving new meaning to the term ... Read More
Pitt’s Michael Young growing into solid post player
With the graduations of both Lamar Patterson and Talib Zanna, along with the injury to guard Cameron Wright and the suspension of forward Durand Johnson, Jamie Dixon’s Pitt Panthers are looking for someone to step up in a major way as a go-to-guy at the offensive end of the floor. That guy might just be sophomore forward Michael Young. Young led the Panthers with a career-high 20 points, making 10-of-12 field goals while pulling down five rebounds Sunday afternoon in a 63-26 victory over ... Read More