It’s the Pittsburgh Power (1-5) vs. the Philadelphia Soul (3-3) in a cross state battle for state supremacy. The AFL loves calling this the Keystone Collision and, make no mistake about it, both teams desperately want to win this game. Pittsburgh enters this divisional matchup still searching for answers on offense. They have made several roster moves this week trying to shore up an offense that has only gone over 40 points once this season. Quarterback Steven Sheffield has been activated from ... Read More
Power Provide A Familiar Storyline in Loss To Predators
The media meal for tonight’s Pittsburgh Power game at Consol Energy Center consisted of some tasty fajitas and tacos. I’m thinking the Power (1-5) offense had some of it because they played like they had indigestion throughout much of tonight’s 52-38 loss to the previously winless Orlando Predators (1-5). The problem with that theory is that this team has played like this the entire season. Jordan Jefferson was missing wide open receivers, sailing passes high, and even when he did manage to ... Read More
Orlando Predators Vs. Pittsburgh Power Preview
Two teams struggling early in the 2013 season will square off Saturday night at the Consol Energy Center as the Pittsburgh Power (1-4) host the Orlando Predators (0-5) Both teams have seen their share of struggles offensively, especially at the quarterback position and have made roster moves heading into this game. Power quarterback Jordan Jefferson remains the starter although backup Shane Austin got into the game late last week and led the Power on two straight scoring drives. Austin ... Read More
A Legend Returns To The Pittsburgh Power
For those who worship backup quarterbacks, the Pittsburgh Power has made your dreams come true. Local legend Derek Cassidy (or is it Chad if you ask certain Power fans) has been assigned to the team this week. Cassidy is the quarterback who helped “lead” the Power to their historic 31-point comeback victory over the Orlando Predators last year. It was the team’s only win at home in the past two seasons. Despite the fact that Cassidy threw four interceptions in that game, some Power fans seem ... Read More
Pittsburgh Power Offense Sputters In Loss To Talons
Pittsburgh Power games might air on ThisTV these days, but perhaps Nick-At-Nite would be a better choice for a network. Every Power game I’ve watched this year seems to be a rerun and I think we all know how the show ends. One week after taking a few steps forward on offense this time the Power (1-4) settled back into their usual struggling selves and lost a game that was easily within reach. This time the beneficiaries of their generosity were the San Antonio Talons (2-3) who defeated the ... Read More
San Antonio Talons Vs. Pittsburgh Power Preview
The Pittsburgh Power (1-3) finally got to celebrate a victory this season and what better place to party than in New Orleans? I’m sure the players had a blast on Bourbon Street but now it’s time to get back to work and try stringing a few victories together. Power quarterback Jordan Jefferson had the best game of his young AFL career by completing 19 of 30 passes for 223 yards and five touchdowns. He added 30 yards on the ground. Most importantly he did not have any fumbles or interceptions. ... Read More
Pittsburgh Power Reverse Offensive Curse, Beat The New Orleans VooDoo
It’s amazing what a little change can do for a struggling offense. One week after being shut out in the first half and scoring 14 points in Chicago, the Pittsburgh Power (1-3) decided to bring in an offensive consultant to help on the bench. Jon Lyles, the former offensive coordinator of the Bossier-Shreveport Battlewings of the AF2 league, got some immediate results out of the Power and quarterback Jordan Jefferson. Pittsburgh crossed the 40 point barrier for the first time this season, ... Read More
Week 5 AFL Preview – Pittsburgh Power (0-3) at New Orleans Voodoo (1-2)
The Pittsburgh Power (0-3) offense has been cursed all season and now they have to go to the Graveyard to face the New Orleans VooDoo (1-2). This could be the last stand for starting quarterback Jordan Jefferson who has struggled mightily in his short AFL career. Considered a frontrunner for Rookie of the year, Jefferson has instead jumped to the top of “Bust Of The Year” in the AFL with an abysmal 49 of 92 (53.3%) completion record and only 508 yards passing in three games. He also has an ... Read More
Power outage on offense leads to 0-3 start
Usually there is plenty of scoring to talk about in arena football. We here at Pittsburgh Sporting News had plenty of pixel space set aside to talk about the great plays we saw out of the Pittsburgh Power in Chicago. Unfortunately, the Power saw themselves get shutout in the first half. They would score two touchdowns in the third quarter but then got shutout in the 4th. Three scoreless quarters is horrendous no matter how you look at it. The final result is a 45-14 loss to the Chicago Rush and ... Read More
Week 4 Preview – Pittsburgh Power at Chicago Rush
There is no way to understate this week’s game for the Pittsburgh Power. If they have any dreams of making the playoffs they have to win on the road on Sunday in Chicago. Pittsburgh is staring down the barrel of an 0-2 start in which they were blown out at home by Utah (64-33) and Jacksonville (61-35). They have to start showing they can compete with teams or else the season is a lost cause. Rookie quarterback Jordan Jefferson has struggled mightily to adapt to the arena game. A 55.4% ... Read More