And we are live! Tune in as the guys discuss the shutout win by the Pitt Panthers against Delaware, the resilient Pirates who just won't go away and look toward the start of the NFL season next Thursday. ... Read More
Pitt, James Conner run all over Delaware
It’s been quite some time since a Pitt Panthers team has dominated an opponent they should handle easily. The young Panthers did exactly that to open up the 2014 campaign on Saturday, dismantling the Delaware Blue Hens 62-0. The 62 points the Panthers scored set an all-time record for points scored at Heinz Field, having previously scored 55 against Gardner Webb back in 2012. It also was Pitt’s biggest margin of victory since defeating Temple 76-0 in 1977. It also was the Panthers first ... Read More
Steelers Finalize 53-Man Roster
With the preseason behind us and kickoff for the 2014 season less than a week away, tough decisions come for NFL organizations and prospective players realize harsh realities as teams need to cut their rosters down to 53 players. Notably for the Steelers, they have placed LB Jordan Zumwalt on injured reserve and claimed CB B.W. Webb off of waivers. Now to the cuts, by position: QB: Brendon Kay (Ben Roethlisberger, Bruce Gradkowski and Landry Jones remain on the roster) RB: Josh Harris ... Read More
Penn St. Wins Thriller In Franklin’s Debut
At Dublin, Ireland's Croke Park, the Penn State Nittany Lions (1-0) opened the season with a thrilling 26-24 victory over Central Florida (0-1) on Saturday morning. The Nittany Lions won the Dan Rooney Trophy with the victory, honoring the Pittsburgh Steelers chairman and former U.S. Ambassador to Ireland. Due to Penn State's ineligibility for postseason play, former head coach Bill O'Brien had arranged for the team to play in an international game like this one, in lieu of a bowl game. Under ... Read More
James Harrison announces retirement from NFL
Former Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker James Harrison officially announced his retirement from the NFL on Saturday after being unable to land a contract in the offseason and during training camp. The five-time Pro Bowler said on his Facebook page: “I have made the difficult decision to retire today” he wrote. “My love for my family and the need to be there for them outweighs my desire to play the game. I have missed too many experiences with them because I devoted SO much time to my ... Read More
PSAC West Pigskin Preview: Cal
Coming in second in the PSAC West preseason coaches poll was California (Pa.). One year after the Vulcans had a disappointing season to its own standards, the team hopes to ride a talented and physical defense into the postseason. A year ago, the Vulcans leaned heavily on their two quarterbacks, Cody Schroeder and James Davis. Now, as Schroeder has transferred to Urbana in the Mountain East Conference, Davis is the key returner from a year ago on the offensive side of the ball. Schroder threw ... Read More
PSAC West Pigskin Preview: Slippery Rock
Just last year, Slippery Rock used an offensive attack which was in the upper echelon of the Division II college football world. Now, with one of the nation's most dynamic quarterbacks and his top two targets gone, new faces will need to step up for the Rock in 2014. In 2013, Nigel Barksdale had the PSAC West on edge every week. A dual-threat, Barksdale led one of the nation's best offenses with 3,736 yards passing and 30 touchdowns while adding 687 yards and five scores on the ground. In ... Read More
Delaware vs. Pitt: Preview, Prediction, TV Info and More
The Pitt Panthers make their long awaited 2014 season debut Saturday afternoon against the Delaware Blue Hens. Openers haven’t always been kind to the Panthers (think Youngstown State), but with a new quarterback in Chad Voytik making his first collegiate start, Paul Chryst is likely welcoming an opener against a Colonial Athletic Association opponent, given the fact that Pitt is 9-0 lifetime against CAA foes, most recently beating Maine, 35-29 in 2011. It’s also good for Pitt’s younger ... Read More
Shutout Ends Preseason As Steelers Prepare For Season Opener
A mostly unrecognizable collection of Pittsburgh Steelers was unable to light up the scoreboard Thursday night at Heinz Field as the Steelers (1-3) fell 10-0 to the visiting Carolina Panthers (2-2). With key starters including quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown and Heath Miller on the sidelines throughout, and running backs Le'Veon Bell and LeGarrette Blount playing minimally, Pittsburgh's reserves generated no scoring drives, avoiding turnovers but punting nine times. With just 11 ... Read More
PSAC West Pigskin Preview: IUP
With the Division II football season kicking off next week, teams from the PSAC West are out to make a name for themselves in the world of Division II. Last year, Slippery Rock made a run into the playoffs before losing to Winston-Salem State. This year, IUP is ranked atop the PSAC West again but the No. 23-ranked team in the D2Football.com poll will be looking to replace key contributors from a season ago. The Crimson Hawks of IUP will have to replace its top passer, rusher and receiver from ... Read More