After a disappointing first two weeks Robert Morris (1-2) was finally able to get its first win of the season. Notre Dame College (1-2) came into the packed Joe Walton Stadium in Moon Township looking to spoil the Colonials’ homecoming weekend. Finding an early 21-0 lead, Robert Morris got a scare when Notre Dame powered back to take a slight 24-21 lead. However, with the play of quarterback Matt Barr and the defense stepping up, RMU came back to win, 35-24. Barr, struggling for most of ... Read More
AM Joe: Riverhounds to play for PA Derby Cup, playoff spot in Harrisburg
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your day in sports for Saturday, September 19, 2015. What's on tap for today: The Penguins continue training camp at their new Cranberry Twp. practice facility today at 9:15 a.m. Duquesne (2-0) will start the college football day off with a 1:00 p.m. start on the road against the Dayton Flyers. Robert Morris (0-2) will host Notre Dame (Ohio) for the school's homecoming game at 3:00 p.m. 1320 WJAS-AM, ESPN Radio 970 The Riverhounds (10-9-8) season is on the ... Read More
Penn State takes on depleted Rutgers team
The Penn State Nittany Lions (1-1, 0-0) will take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (1-1, 0-0) under the lights of Beaver Stadium on Saturday. The first Big Ten game of the season will begin at 8 p.m. and will be broadcast by the Big Ten Network. Quick Recap The Lions are coming off of a 27-14 win over the Buffalo Bulls in last week’s contest, during which true freshman Saquon Barkley picked up 115 yards, a touchdown, and a spotlighted hurdle over an opposing player. Head coach James Franklin ... Read More
Pitt vs. Iowa: preview, prediction and more
Despite of heading into Saturday night's road test at Iowa with a 2-0 record, the Pitt Panthers face an array of questions as they prepare for the Hawkeyes. Iowa also comes into the game undefeated, and has beaten the Panthers in their past two meetings, including last season's 24-20 comeback win at Heinz Field. Who has the edge this time around? Let's take a look. When: Saturday, 8:00 pm EST Where: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, Iowa Watch: Big Ten Network Spread: Iowa (-5.5) Series ... Read More
AM Joe: ‘Ground Chuck’ on the lunch menu for Bucs/Cubs
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your day in sports for Thursday, September 17, 2015. What's on tap for today: The Penguins will open training camp at their new Cranberry Twp. practice facility. General manager Jim Rutherford and head coach Mike Johnston will speak to the media around 11:00 a.m. The Pirates (87-58) will try to salvage a split of their four-game series with the Chicago Cubs (84-61) this afternoon. Charlie Morton will do the heavy lifting for the Bucs. First pitch is at ... Read More
ACC Power Rankings: Week 3
Week 3 of ACC football featured a number of games where FCS and smaller conference opponents were on the docket. With only one team, Virginia facing a ranked opponent, ACC teams mostly had strong opportunities to add wins before the conference schedule gets into full swing. Let's look how the teams fared, and update the rankings. 1. Georgia Tech (2-0, 0-0 ACC, defeated Tulane 65-10, Last week No. 1) Georgia Tech holds its spot at the top for second consecutive week. Paul Johnson has the ... Read More
AM Joe: Playoff spot on line in Hounds home finale
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your day in sports for Wednesday, September 16, 2015. What's on tap for today: The Pirates (87-57) will go up against Chicago Cubs (83-61) Jake Arreita in what could be a preview of the NL Wild Card game. A.J. Burnett takes the mound for the Bucs at 7:05 p.m. ROOT Sports Pittsburgh. The Riverhounds will host the first-place Rochester Rhinos in their final home match of 2015 tonight. The Hounds are one point out of playoff position with two games to ... Read More
Narduzzi downplays Pitt QB controversy
Quarterback controversy at the University of Pittsburgh? Not if you ask first-year head coach Pat Narduzzi, who made it clear during his weekly press conference yesterday that he views having two quarterbacks worthy of playing time a good thing, and certainly not something to worry about as they prepare to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes Saturday night. "We've got two very, very capable quarterbacks," Narduzzi said. "We're comfortable with both those guys. We didn't have that in the ... Read More
AM Joe: Bucs get a day off after series win
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your day in sports for Monday, September 14, 2015. What's on tap for today: Pitt (2-0) head coach Pat Narduzzi will have his first press conference since the Panthers beat Akron on Saturday at 1 p.m. The Pirates (86-56) are off today. They start a four-game series with the Chicago Cubs (82-60) with a day/night doubleheader tomorrow. The Cubs are four games behind the Pirates for the first NL Wild Card spot. The Pirates trail the Cardinals by 2.5 games for the ... Read More
CFB Notebook: WVU just outside Top 25, Dukes win again
The West Virginia Mountaineers got the attention of the voters in the Associated Press Top 25 poll this week with their 41-17 victory over Liberty University and Mountaineer Field on Saturday. WVU quarterback Skylar Howard went 21-for-26 for 263 and threw three touchdowns as the Mountaineers rolled over the Flames, who are an FCS school. Running back Wendell Smallwood chipped in with 15 carries for 88 yards and two touchdowns of his own. The defense didn't allow a score until 4:35 remained in ... Read More