From upsets and blowouts to Cinderella stories to underachieving national powerhouses (we see you, Notre Dame), the 2016-17 college football season has had it all. Well, at least that's what I thought until this week when Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey declared he would be skipping the Cardinal's bowl game, the Sun Bowl, to focus on NFL Draft preparations. And McCaffrey isn't the only player forgoing a bowl game to focus on draft preparation. The stand-out running back ... Read More
Pitt vs. Penn State by position: Quarterback
It's finally here. It's Pitt-Penn State week. For the first time since 2000, the in-state rivals will take to the field in the first of a home-and-home series this year and next year. They'll first meet in Heinz Field on Saturday, in front of a raucous crowd of Panther and Nittany Lion fans. Leading up to the big game, we will be comparing the two teams position by position, starting with the quarterbacks. Quarterback Daniel Greenwald: Pitt returns quarterback Nate Peterman. A ... Read More
Improved Pitt defense should provide Panthers a boost
Every year, more colleges try to “modernize” their offenses by leaning more heavily on the spread concept and airing the ball out a ton. Though I can promise you this, no matter how trendy spread, up-tempo offenses have become, Pittsburgh football will always rest on two pillars. Regardless if it’s Pitt or the Steelers, Pittsburgh football revolves around a strong ground game and ferocious defense. The Panthers clearly having the imposing running game part locked down. I’ve already gushed ... Read More
Robert Morris loses to Youngstown State in overtime
After a disappointing finish to last week’s game, Robert Morris knew it had something to prove this week. Traveling on the road, the Youngstown State Penguins had a lot to prove as well following a tough loss against Pitt last week. A rainy game resulted in a lot of inaccurate passes and drops by both teams. Ultimately Youngstown State was able to adjust and endure the weather finding their first win on this early season. Robert Morris couldn’t find any offensive rhythm and would lose in ... Read More
Robert Morris drops season opener to Dayton
This afternoon Robert Morris hosted the Dayton Flyers, a team that has had the Colonials’ number for years. The newly energized hosts would end up losing in controversy with a final score of 27-24. True freshman Matt Barr made his collegiate debut, showing off both an accurate arm and quick feet. Finishing with 14 completions on 34 attempts, Barr threw for 156 yards and one touchdown. While only completing 14 passes, Barr hit his receivers on many of his attempts, but they struggled to hold ... Read More
AM Joe: Football is back!
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your day in sports for Thursday, September 3, 2015. What's on tap for today: The Pirates (79-52) will l0ok to avoid their second consecutive sweep this season at the hands of the Milwaukee Brewers (57-75) at Miller Park. Francisco Liriano will try to be the stopper for the Bucs. First pitch is at 7:20 p.m. ROOT Sports Pittsburgh At Heinz Field, the Steelers will wrap up their 2015 preseason slate by hosting the Carolina Panthers at 7:30 p.m. before final ... Read More
NCAA Football Bowl Preview: Week 1
Ah yes, the most wonderful time of the year and no Bing Crosby, I don’t mean Christmas. It’s Bowl Season! The time when we stay glued to the TV to watch 7-5 and 6-6 teams battle it out for the first 10 days before actually seeing bowl games. With that, here's our preview of the first week of the bowl season. Gildan New Mexico - 12/21 2:00 pm (ESPN) (6 - 6) Washington St. [Pac - 12] vs. (7 - 6) Colorado St. [Mtn West] The Cougars opened up the season with a 7-point loss to SEC Champion ... Read More
New College Football Playoff introduced
Today the NCAA announced the name of the new playoff formatted college football season, but I've already told you that title. Did you miss it? Just look in the title of this article. Yes, you're seeing that right. The new name for the college football playoff series is just that: College Football Playoff. A spokesperson for the NCAA made it clear that the goal of the name was to get as far away from BCS (Bowl Championship Series) as possible. Well, if BCS is a Lamborghini, CFP is a 1963 ... Read More
IUP football releases 2013 schedule
INDIANA, PA – The IUP athletic department has announced its complete football schedule for the upcoming 2013 season. The Crimson Hawks open the season at Southern Connecticut State on September 7 and will play five of their 11 contests in their home confines of George P. Miller Stadium. After their season opener against the Owls, the Crimson Hawks return to Indiana to host Cheyney in their home opening on September 14. The matchup will also be the annual IUP Athletic Hall of Fame Game and ... Read More
2012 college football awards
Here is a rundown of the major college football awards that will be given out over the next week. Heisman Trophy Collin Klein, Kansas State (2,490 P-YDS, 890 R-YDS, 37 TOT TD, 7 INT) Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M (3,419 P-YDS, 1,181 R-YDS, 43 TOT TD, 8 INT) Manti Te’o, Notre Dame (101 Tackles, 1.5 Sacks, 7 INT) Will Johnny Football be the first Freshman to take the award? Will Te’o be the second Defensive player in a long time to take it? Or will Klein keep the Heisman universe at ... Read More