Coming off of the collapse part two, the Pirates front office made some changes. Before we go to far, no they aren't Frank Coonelly, Neal Huntington or Clint Hurdle, but they did make some changes at hitting coach, first base coach and Major League coach. The Pirates have brought on former player Jay Bell to take over as hitting coach as Gregg Ritchie left to take a coaching position at his alma mater. Bell, who played eight of his 18 seasons with the Pirates, has a career batting average of ... Read More
The Yinzer of the Week: Jonathan Dwyer
No Rashard Mendenhall, no Issac Redman? No problem for the Steelers as they defeated the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium Sunday night in a crucial divisional game. While Ben Roethlisberger paced the Steeler offense, it was Jonathan Dwyer that stepped in and filled the void at running back. For his efforts in the gritty win, Dwyer has earned our Yinzer of the Week Award. Dwyer ran for 122 yards in the contest, which included 70 in the second half. While it was rookie Chris Rainey who ... Read More
The Yinzer of the Week: Devin Street
It's been a season of pairs for the Pitt Panthers football team. After back-to-back losses to open the season, the Panthers looked like they could have righted the ship with their upset over Virginia Tech and a win against Gardner Webb. Then came the first loss against Syracuse in eight years, followed by last week's homecoming game against Louisville where Pitt dropped their record to a dismal 2-4 in Head Coach Paul Chryst's first season in Oakland. Early on, it seemed as if it was going to ... Read More
Yinzer of the Week: Lawrence Timmons
Lawrence Timmons has often been called a hybrid linebacker. He is Mike Tomlin's "baby" as he was the first draft pick that Tomlin made as coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Last year, he and LaMarr Woodley both signed contract extensions with the Steelers. The only problem is that Timmons was supposed to have his "breakout season" for the past three years now. It hasn't happened yet and Steelernation has been voicing their displeasure. When Michael Vick and the Philadelphia Eagles came to town ... Read More
Tyler Batts looks to overcome the odds to make his NFL dream come true.
As we grow up, our parents and other elders often tell us that "we can do anything we put our mind to." Now obviously, not everything is possible, but the principle of the statement stays the same. With hard work, perseverance, and will, you can defy the odds. One person who has had his eyes on the prize and won't stop until he reaches his goal is Tyler Batts. Batts, who attended Woodland Hills High School, Steel Valley High School and Penn Trafford High School, is currently signed with the ... Read More
The Yinzer of the Week – Larry McCoy
For this edition of The Yinzer of the Week, the award goes to Duquesne University senior running back Larry McCoy. McCoy was the leading rusher for the Dukes in their last-minute win over Saint Francis. With the win, the Dukes have now won four games in a row. McCoy rushed for 122 yards and two touchdowns as well as four receptions for 28 yards. McCoy was able to help chip away 6:22 off the clock in the fourth quarter as he rushed eight times for 48 yards on the 13-play drive. With his ... Read More
Pirates clinch loss No. 81 as they are no-hit by Homer Bailey
Everyone knew about the collapse part two. 16 games over .500, only to fall under the mark. The worst collapse in baseball history as pointed out by Jayson Stark. Technically, the Pirates would still be able to avoid it. They just had to win six of their last six games against two teams who have clinched playoff berths. To reference Dumb and Dumber: So you're telling me there's a chance? The most loyal Pirates fans kept the faith, even if they really didn't believe it. Even if the Pirates ... Read More
Don’t blame the refs for the calls. All blame goes to the league
In the NFL's 92 years of existence, there have been some memorable finishes. On Monday Night Football however, the craziest finish in the history of the league took place. Greater than the Immaculate Reception, Music City Miracle and Desean Jackson's punt return for the Miracle at the Meadowlands Pt. 2. Golden Tate won the game for the Seahawks on a reception from Russell Wilson on a hail mary as time expired to beat the Packers. If only it were that simple however as once again, the ... Read More
The Pirates second collapse could be worst season in 19 years
It's happened. It's officially happened. I've remained mum on the situation for the past month or so, but tonight was the nail in the coffin. The Pirates officially are a losing ball club with their loss to the Brewers tonight. .500 was the dream for fans for the better part of two decades and this had to be the year. There were nothing but talks of making the playoffs because .500 was a given. Seriously, 16 games over .500 in late July, how could it not happen? The simple question is who ... Read More
Yinzer of the Week Award: Tino Sunseri
Here at the Yinzer, we are going to be doing a "Yinzer of the Week Award" coming each and every Tuesday. To win the award, you of course have to be from Pittsburgh and have to perform well in your sport over the weekend. While there were many candidates this week, I decided to give the inaugural award to Pitt quarterback Tino Sunseri. No, seriously. Sunseri is in his senior season at Pitt and the majority of fans are ready to get him off campus. He bad in a loss to Youngstown State and ... Read More