A week ago, the Robert Morris men’s basketball team matched up against one of the upper echelon teams in all of college basketball, the Duke Blue Devils. After beating the North Florida Ospreys in the first round of the NCAA tournament, 81-77, the Colonials would go on to lose in the second round to the Duke Blue Devils, 85-56. After finishing the season 20-15, the seventh season out of the last eight they have had 20 or more wins, the Colonials and fans alike have a lot to look forward to ... Read More
Steelers Wide Receiver Coach Leaves for Duke
The Steelers wide receiver coach, Scottie Montgomery, has left the team to become the offensive coordinator for Duke. Montgomery became the Steelers wide receiver coach in 2010 and was considered to be one of Mike Tomlin's "guys." As was Amos Jones the Steelers formed special teams coordinator who left for the same job in Arizona. The question is whether Tomlin is cleaning house with his coaches or if the Steelers front office told him to get rid of these guys. Either way the Steelers ... Read More
Dukes dazzle from behind arc in final exhibition game
Duquesne’s two-game exhibition season came to a close Sunday night at the Palumbo Center with a 92-46 blowout win over Division II opponent Hawaii-Hilo. Perimeter shooting was the story all night long for the home team. Seven different players for the Dukes made three-point field goals, while the team as a whole went 48.4 percent on the night. True freshman Derrick Colter provided the initial spark, hitting two from behind the arc in the first minute and a half of the ballgame. Sean Johnson ... Read More