There's been a lot of speculation about what will happen with the 2014 Pittsburgh Steelers. Coming off back to back 8-8 seasons and a number of changes to the roster over that span, there seems to be uncertainty as to how this season will pan out. It seems that many people believe the Steelers will end up with a record somewhere between 8-10 wins. Eight wins will likely lead to serious talk of changes within the organization, ten wins would almost certainly get the Steelers back into the ... Read More
Steelers defensive line key to improved rush defense
If the Pittsburgh Steelers are going to have success this season as a defensive unit, they are going to need significant improvement stopping the run. After being perennially in the top three in the league in terms of run defense for years, last year's unit plummeted to 21st, and gave up a whopping 115.6 yards a game. It was the first time since the 2003 season that the Steelers had given up more than 100 yards on the ground per game in a season. To put into proper perspective, since 2004, ... Read More
Getting to know Nick Kingham
With September call ups getting ready to start, one of the more intriguing prospects not only for the Pirates, but all of MLB is pitcher Nick Kingham. Kingham has been rated among the top 100 prospects by Baseball America and is consistently ranked among the very best of the Pirates prospects, certainly worthy of note considering so much emerging talent such as Jameson Taillon, Austin Meadows, Tyler Glasnow, Reese McGuire, and Alen Hansen, among others in the Pirates system. After starting ... Read More
Steelers sign 10 players to practice squad
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed 10 players to the practice squad after having to trim their roster to 53 players this weekend. The following players, nine of which were part of Steelers training camp, will make up their initial practice squad group. Nick Williams, DE--The Steelers spent a seventh round pick on Williams in 2013, but a knee injury cost Williams a chance to make the team, and he spent the year on IR. With the Steelers deciding to go with only six defensive linemen to start ... Read More
Pitt Panther of the Week: James Conner
After back to back losses in the season opener for the Pitt Panthers under Paul Chryst, the Panthers made sure it would not be three in a row, as they began their 2014 campaign against the University of Delaware at Heinz Field. Rushing out to a 21-0 first quarter lead, the Panthers never looked back in a 62-0 blowout, the largest margin of victory for the Panthers ever at Heinz field. The Panthers amassed 409 yards rushing, and held the visiting Blue Hens to 57 total net yards. Based on ... Read More
Robert Morris begins Banaszak era with a home loss.
The Robert Morris Colonials looked to open the John Banaszak era on the right foot Thursday night at Joe Walton Stadium. Unfortunately, the Eastern Kentucky Colonels had different ideas as the Colonels dominated the game and handed the Colonials a lopsided 29-10 loss. In spite of committing five turnovers, the visiting Colonels dominated the game, paced by a running attack that amassed an astounding 407 yards rushing, including 143 from Dy'Shawn Mobley. Jared McClain and JJ Jude added 90 ... Read More
Steelers cut roster to 75
The Pittsburgh Steelers made 14 cuts today in order to get their roster down to 75 players before the 4 PM deadline. Jordan Hall, RB-- Hall, the local product from Jeannette High School, never really made an impression as a free agent invite to Steelers camp. After a solid but unspectacular career at Ohio State, Hall was a long shot to make the 53 man roster under the best of circumstances. Hall saw very little action in the preseason, and seems to have little to no chance of being placed on ... Read More
Pirate of the Week: Josh Harrison
For this week's Pirate of the Week, outstanding performances on the diamond are quickly becoming par for the course. However, with Josh Harrison's father, Vince, in the stands this weekend, J-Hay once again has found a way to do even more. After a tough stretch where the Pirates lost 7 of 8, Harrison's three-hit, five-RBI night helped carry the Pirates to a much needed series opening 8-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Harrison also belted his 11th home run of the season Friday, along with ... Read More
PSAC media day brings insight into 2014 season
Last week, the PSAC West held its media day at Slippery Rock University. This gave media members an opportunity to talk to players and coaches, along with getting a first look at the PSAC pre-season coaches poll that ranked the eight western division teams. For the third consecutive year, perennial contender IUP was selected as the favorite to win the division with five first-place votes. California received the other three first-place votes and were selected second, while defending division ... Read More
Training camp notes from Latrobe
Another day down as Steelers continued their final week of training camp at St Vincent's College in Latrobe with two joint practices with the Buffalo Bills. This was the first time the Steelers have held a joint practice with another NFL team during the eight-year tenure of head coach Mike Tomlin. Both Steelers and Bills fans packed St. Vincent's and were treated to great weather and plenty of action. Here's some of the quick hits I can share with the readers as the Steelers get ready to take ... Read More