It took just over two weeks, but the field of 64 athletes, coaches and announcers from Pittsburgh storied history is finally down to the last two. #1. Mario Lemieux from the North Side Region made it through some tough competition. For a man who is no stranger to overcoming obstacles, he was able to make it to the end rather easily. Facing Lemieux will be the #1. seed from the Mt. Washington Region. Roberto Clemente is the greatest Pirate of all-time. He lived to help others and ... Read More
Pittsburgh March Madness – Final Four
After a few days off, it's time for the Final Four of Pittsburgh March Madness. For two weeks, the fans have voted for 64 different athletes as they went head-to-head in a March Madness-type bracket. We here at Pittsburgh Sporting News ranked 64 of the most influential athletes, coaches and announces throughout the history of our prestigious city. After many upsets and questionable picks, only four remain. North Side Region: #1 Mario Lemieux - The savior of the Penguins franchise both ... Read More
Pittsburgh Sporting News – Elite 8
And then there were eight. The field quickly went from 64 of the best sports figures in Pittsburgh history, down to just eight. From the North Side Region, #1 Mario Lemieux and #3 Jack Lambert moved on. From the South Side Region, #5 Myron Cope, who is fresh off an upset of #1 "Mean Joe" Greene, will join #2 Chuck Noll in the regional finals. On the right side of the bracket, #1 Roberto Clemente was able to hold off #4 Sidney Crosby as he advances to take on #3 Franco Harris in the Mt. ... Read More
Pittsburgh March Madness – Mt. Washington/Station Square Sweet 16
Yesterday, we advanced four from the North Side and South Side Regions to Elite 8. For the first time in the entire tournament, a No. 1 seed was knocked off! In the South Side Region, #5 Myron Cope upset #1 "Mean Joe" Greene as Myron continues to make a run in the tournament. Also in the South Side Region, #11 Ben Roethlisberger's run came to an end as legendary Steelers coach #2 Chuck Noll advanced to the Elite 8. In the North Side Region, #1 Mario Lemieux took care of #4 Hines Ward easily. ... Read More
Pittsburgh March Madness – Station Square Round of 32
While it wasn't quite the upset that Ben Roethlisberger was over Dan Marino, #7 Bill Cowher was able to take down the first #2 seed of the tournament. The former Pittsburgh Steelers coach was able to take down Pitt legend Tony Dorsett to advance to the Sweet 16. Joining Cowher from the Mt. Washington Region were #1 Roberto Clemente, #3 Franco Harris and #4 Sidney Crosby. To round out the round of 32 in the Station Square Region are eight of the biggest names to ever be associated with sports ... Read More
Pittsburgh March Madness – Mt. Washington Region Round of 32
We are halfway through the round of 32 and the South Side region sent four more Pittsburgh icons to the Sweet 16! While #1 and #2 seeds "Mean Joe" Greene and Chuck Noll took care of business handedly, #3 Dan Marino and #4 Kent Tekulve were both upset by #11 Ben Roethlisberger and #5 Myron Cope respectively. Does the Mt. Washington Region have some upsets brewing as well? #1 Roberto Clemente will go to battle with the reigning NHL MVP in #8 seed Evgeni Malkin. Can Geno pull an upset? #12 ... Read More
Pittsburgh March Madness – South Side Region Round of 32
The North Side Region advanced the top four seeds to the Sweet 16. #1. Mario Lemieux, #2. Honus Wagner, #3. Jack Lambert and #4. Hines Ward all advanced. In the South Side Region, there are some interesting match ups. #1. "Mean Joe" Green takes on #9. Joe Mullen in the battle of the Joe's. Legendary announcer, #5. Myron Cope, will look to continue his run against former Pirate turned announcer, #4. Kent Tekulve. #11. Big Ben had a big upset in the first round as he took down Mike Webster. Ben ... Read More
Pittsburgh March Madness – North Side Round of 32
You guys did it! The first round of Pittsburgh March Madness is complete as we move onto the round of 32. While there were some great match ups in the first round, this is where it will get interesting. Pittsburgh is full of so many historical sports figures, that just a few votes will prevent someone from moving on to the Sweet 16. In the North Side Region, #1 Mario Lemieux will go against #8 L.C. Greenwood. Two legends on their respective teams. #5 Mike Ditka will take on #4 Hines Ward ... Read More
Pittsburgh March Madness – Station Square Region
The Mt. Washington bracket had most of the higher seeds advance, but #12 Troy Polamalu was able to upset #5 seed Dick Groat. The following eight advanced to the round of 32: #1 Roberto Clemente #8 Evgeni Malkin #12 Troy Polamalu #4 Sidney Crosby #6 Jack Butler #3 Franco Harris #7 Bill Cowher #2 Tony Dorsett Today opens the Station Square Region and also the final region of the opening. Only you can decided the last eight to make it to the round of 32. [poll ... Read More
Pittsburgh March Madness – Mt. Washington Region
While Mike Lange was the only upset in the North Shore Region, the South Side Region brought the excitement that the actual South Side does. #11 Ben Roethlisberger was able to pull the upset over #6 Mike Webster, while #9 Joe Mullen won the battle with #8 Jean Pronovost. The matchup that came down to the wire was the #7 Jaromir Jagr and #10 Ron Francis battle. With the bridges apparently still burned by Jagr, the fans have voted to send Francis to the round of 32 by just three ... Read More