IUP athletic director Dr. Condino has announced his plan to retire in December, the school's official website reported Monday. Condino has been the school's Director of Athletics for 15 years and has been involved in the athletic department for nearly 30 years as either a coach or an administrator after getting his as an assistant football coach in 1984. He spent six seasons on the football staff and helped IUP win 53 games and two PSAC championships. After that, Condino was the school's ... Read More
PSAC West Pigskin Preview: Clarion
Things did not go well for Clarion a season ago, the Golden Eagles finishing 4-7 after winning its first three games. Hampered by injuries a year ago, the Golden Eagles have seemed to put the past behind them and are looking to start fresh. If there could be a bright spot on the team's offense a year ago, it would be freshman Darelle Carson. A dual-threat quarterback, Carson threw for 1,170 yards and five touchdowns while running for 198 yards and six touchdowns. On an offense that struggled ... Read More
Young talent gives Penn State hope for improved season
When James Franklin took over the program at Penn State, a lot of uncertainty was cast over the Nittany Lions, as would be expected for any head coach taking over any program. Being thrown into the fire with a football program that had been under the national spotlight for not-so-good reasons could be enough to make the best of head coaches squirm. Being thrown into that same fire with a sophomore quarterback may have been even worse. But Franklin took everything in stride and it's paid ... Read More
PSAC West Pigskin Preview: Gannon
After finishing 6-5 and 3rd in the PSAC West in 2013, the Gannon Knights are slated to finish fifth according to this year's preseason poll. Although the team returns nine offensive starters, the team will be replacing its best player from a season ago at the running back position. In 2013, the Gannon Knights were possibly one of the best stories of the PSAC West despite just having a 6-5 record. The Knights recorded their first winning season since 2010 and hope to keep that momentum ... Read More
PSAC West Pigskin Preview: Mercyhurst
After a 2013 season started off slippery but ended with a 7-4 record, Mercyhurst is hoping to rebound and become on of the better teams in the PSAC West this year. Picked to finished fourth in the league, the Lakers return a seasoned running game and strong secondary in 2014. The 2013 season started off bleak for Mercyhurst, which began 1-3 in the first part of the season. But the team finished 6-1 to bring some momentum back for 2014. The Lakers didn't have a highly potent passing attack, ... Read More
Pitt Panther of the Week: James Conner
After back to back losses in the season opener for the Pitt Panthers under Paul Chryst, the Panthers made sure it would not be three in a row, as they began their 2014 campaign against the University of Delaware at Heinz Field. Rushing out to a 21-0 first quarter lead, the Panthers never looked back in a 62-0 blowout, the largest margin of victory for the Panthers ever at Heinz field. The Panthers amassed 409 yards rushing, and held the visiting Blue Hens to 57 total net yards. Based on ... Read More
Pitt wins, Pirates show resiliency, Steelers preview show
And we are live! Tune in as the guys discuss the shutout win by the Pitt Panthers against Delaware, the resilient Pirates who just won't go away and look toward the start of the NFL season next Thursday. ... Read More
Duquesne loses opener as comeback attempt falls short
If nothing else, the Duquesne Dukes football team showed resiliency on Saturday afternoon. Things looked like they were going to get out of hand early on, as University of Buffalo sprinted out to a 14-0 lead at the halfway mark of the first quarter. In the second, Buffalo extended the lead to 21-0, and all seemed to be lost for Duquesne. However, right before the half, quarterback Dillon Buechel connected with Devin Rahming for a four-yard strike, which put the Dukes on the board. After ... Read More
Pitt, James Conner run all over Delaware
It’s been quite some time since a Pitt Panthers team has dominated an opponent they should handle easily. The young Panthers did exactly that to open up the 2014 campaign on Saturday, dismantling the Delaware Blue Hens 62-0. The 62 points the Panthers scored set an all-time record for points scored at Heinz Field, having previously scored 55 against Gardner Webb back in 2012. It also was Pitt’s biggest margin of victory since defeating Temple 76-0 in 1977. It also was the Panthers first ... Read More
Penn St. Wins Thriller In Franklin’s Debut
At Dublin, Ireland's Croke Park, the Penn State Nittany Lions (1-0) opened the season with a thrilling 26-24 victory over Central Florida (0-1) on Saturday morning. The Nittany Lions won the Dan Rooney Trophy with the victory, honoring the Pittsburgh Steelers chairman and former U.S. Ambassador to Ireland. Due to Penn State's ineligibility for postseason play, former head coach Bill O'Brien had arranged for the team to play in an international game like this one, in lieu of a bowl game. Under ... Read More