Several games in PSAC West action came down to the final quarter this past week, beginning with a close battle on Thursday night. The division continues to take shape, the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer. Clarion remains the only unbeaten team at the top of the list at 7-0 overall and 4-0 in the West. Clarion also entered this week's AFCA Poll at No. 25 while Slippery Rock moved to No. 15. The Golden Eagles are heading into some historic waters, not having had this kind of ... Read More
PAC Notebook: Thomas More, Case Western Reserve keep rolling
Another week of President’s Athletic Conference football is in the books and we have a two-way tie at the top of the conference between Thomas More (6-0, 4-0) and Case Western Reserve (4-1, 4-0). Both teams are coming off big wins last week as Thomas More scored 35 second half points to pull away from Geneva Saturday in a 44-14 home win. Case Western defeated Waynesburg (2-4, 1-3) 45-14, eclipsing the 40-point mark for the fourth consecutive week. Locally, W&J (4-1, 2-1) rebounded ... Read More
AM Joe: The greatest home run, ever
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your day in sports for Monday, October 12, 2015. What's on tap for today: The Penguins (0-2-0) will start their 2015-16 home slate by hosting the undefeated Montreal Canadiens (3-0-0) at Consol Energy Center. Head coach Mike Johnston's team, which has struggled to overcome two hot goaltenders in its opening-week losses, will face another stern test in Habs goalie Carey Price. Faceoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ROOT Sports Pittsburgh Pittsburgh ... Read More
PSAC West continues to take shape into 2nd half
PSAC West action continues to heat up as the division continues to take shape, now into the second half of the season. Clarion remains atop the board with a clean 6-0 record behind quarterback Connor Simmons, who leads the nation in QB efficiency with a rating of 189.72. Following the Golden Eagles from top to bottom is IUP (4-1, 3-0 PSAC), Slippery Rock (5-1, 2-1), Cal (4-2, 2-1), Gannon (4-2, 1-2), Seton Hill (2-4, 1-2) Mercyhurst (3-3, 0-3) and Edinboro (0-6, 0-3). Slippery Rock 56, Cal ... Read More
PAC Notebook: Waynesburg’s Rick Shepas sets wins record
It was a tough week for one local President's Athletic Conference team, while another had something to celebrate. W&J (3-1, 1-1 PAC) will look to rebound this week after suffering a 38-20 loss at Thomas More in which quarterback Pete Coughlin had his worst game of his career, tossing four interceptions. The loss didn't sink the Presidents too much though as they remains in the Top 20 in both national polls. W&J slipped to No. 19 on this week’s D3football.com Top 25 and 20th on AFCA ... Read More
Temple’s record-breaking day highlights weekend in PSAC West
Records were broken and one team stayed undefeated in an eventful weekend in PSAC West football action. Clarion sits atop the West with a 5-0 record overall and in the league, followed by Cal (4-1, 2-0), IUP (3-1, 2-0), Slippery Rock (4-1, 1-1), Seton Hill (2-3, 1-1), Gannon (3-2, 0-2), Mercyhurst (3-2, 0-2) and Seton Hill (0-5, 0-2). IUP 42, Edinboro 21 IUP took a 28-0 halftime lead and turned it into a solid victory over Edinboro at home Saturday. All four touchdowns in the first half for ... Read More
PSAC West teams square off with one another
Plenty of big matchups were on display on Saturday throughout the PSAC West. Teams opened up PSAC West play and by night's end, only one unbeaten team remains. Seton Hill 41, Slippery Rock 38 Despite throwing three interceptions, Seton Hill quarterback Christian Strong led the Griffins past nationally-ranked Slippery Rock at home Saturday. Strong completed 29-of-52 passes for 472 yards and four touchdowns. Both Ardell Brown and Eric Brown went over 120 yards receiving and caught TDs in a ... Read More
AM Joe: Kessel sparkles in Pens debut
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your day in sports for Wednesday, September 22, 2015. What's on tap for today: Pirates (91-60) couldn't get the help they needed to clinch a playoff spot last night, but they can do it on their own accord tonight. The Colorado Rockies (63-88) again stand in the way. Charlie Morton will face Christian Bergman at 8:40 p.m. ROOT Sports Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh headlines: The Pirates staked J.A. Happ to an early lead, and he and the bullpen cruised to a 6-3 ... Read More
PSAC West enjoys big weekend
Six PSAC West teams enjoyed a victory over the weekend, giving the league one of its better performances of the year. Four of those teams improved to 3-0 on the season. As far as standings go, Clarion leads the pack, followed by Gannon, Mercyhurst and Slippery Rock -- all at 3-0. Behind those teams is Cal (2-1), IUP (1-1), Seton Hill (1-2) and Edinboro (0-3). No. 14 Slippery Rock 75, Millersville 0 The highly-potent offense of Slippery Rock led to 75 points and 553 total yards of offense ... Read More
Four PSAC West football teams find a way to win
PSAC West teams battles rain throughout the week but many teams still managed to post impressive performances. Four PSAC West teams came away with victories, some needing a late-game hero and others a little bit of luck. Clarion 27, Millersville 21 The Golden Eagles built a 13-0 first-quarter lead and held off a late Millersville comeback to pick up their second win in as many weeks on Thursday at home. Millersville scored a touchdown with just 1:10 showing on the final game clock. After ... Read More