This evening the two wildcard teams in the Eastern Conference matched up as the Boston Bruins (32-22-6) hosted the Pittsburgh Penguins (30-20-8). Boston’s 19-year-old up and coming star, David Pastrnak scored two unassisted that have his team the lead going into the final period of play. Pittsburgh was able to generate a total of 42 shots on goal against Tukka Rask, but unable to get the puck past one of the league’s best. The Penguins fell flat in the third period and allowed three straight ... Read More
Offense reemerges in decisive victory over Red Wings
The Pittsburgh Penguins (28-19-8) ended an offensive dry spell in tonight’s 6-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings (29-19-9). Scoring two goals in each period, the Penguins were able to put a smiled on the faces of fans leaving Consol Energy Center. Phil Kessel had a pair of goals, with Chris Kunitz tallying an assist each goal. Marc-Andre Fleury and his defense struggled in the early stages of the match, but was able to clamp down and tighten up after the offense provided some breathing ... Read More
Mighty Pens roll past Ducks; Move past Islanders in division
The Pittsburgh Penguins (26-18-7) hosted the Anaheim Ducks (25-18-7) tonight at Consol Energy Center. Sidney Crosby bumped his point streak to 11 straight games putting up four points in tonight's 6-2 win against the Ducks. Kris Letang, who has 10 points in the last six games, had two assists this evening, helping distribute the puck in what looked like a well-oiled offense tonight. Anaheim did end up scoring two goals, that brought them within just a goal or two of tying the game. However, ... Read More
National Signing Day 2016: Pitt makes big splash with impressive class
It has been not only a busy first year on the job for Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi, but also a positive one not only on the field, but more importantly off the field where Narduzzi put the finishing touches on a very good recruiting class on Wednesday.In Narduzzi’s first full year recruiting, he won some big recruiting battles in 2016.Some of those included keeping quarterback Thomas MacVittie in the fold by holding off a late charge from LSU, beating out Michigan State for running ... Read More
Gary Dunn hired as Cal U football coach
A former starter for the Vulcans and a veteran offensive coordinator at the FCS level, Gary Dunn was announced as head football coach at California University of Pennsylvania during a news conference held at the Natali Student Center on Friday afternoon.Dunn spent the previous six seasons as the offensive coordinator at nearby Duquesne following a 13-year stint at Morehead State (Ky.), including the last 11 seasons as offensive coordinator. He played at Cal U from 1991-94 before starting his ... Read More
Should the Steelers keep Darrius Heyward-Bey?
For the Pittsburgh Steelers, and 29 other teams in the NFL, it's free agency season. The Steelers have a total of 25 free agents left to either make deals with or part ways with. One of those free agents, out of the 13 offensive free agents, is Darrius Heyward-Bey.Heyward-Bey might not be a household name in Pittsburgh. Some might remember him from his days with the Oakland Raiders and the Indianapolis Colts, where he mostly earned a bad rap sheet for continuously dropping the football. However ... Read More
AFC Divisional Playoff preview: Steelers vs. Broncos
Just a month ago, the Pittsburgh Steelers were able to muster a second-half comeback win against the Denver Broncos in no small part due to a massive game from the Steelers passing attack and a defense that found a way to completely shut down a quarterback that shredded them for two quarters. A lot has changed since the Steelers defeated the Broncos 34-27 at Heinz Field in late December. Injuries have dramatically changed the cast of characters for the rematch in Denver as the two teams collide ... Read More
Reeder, Lynch to transfer for final years of eligibility
The Penn State offense will look very different in 2016, as linebacker Troy Reeder and running back Akeel Lynch announced this week that they would transfer and finish their eligibility at different institutions. Reeder announced on Tuesday that he would transfer to the University of Delaware. He has three years of eligibility remaining, and attributes his decision to the chance to play alongside of his brother, who verbally committed to the Blue Hens last week. Reeder, a Wilmington native, ... Read More
Steelers Brown, DeCastro named to Associated Press All-Pro first team
Antonio Brown and David DeCastro have added another impressive feat to their seasons. The two were named to the Associated Press All-Pro first team, is voted on by a panel of 50 voters that vote on the top player at each position, regardless of their conference. This is Brown's second time being named an AP All-Pro, as he was also named in 2014. Brown has racked up more honors than any other Steelers player this year. He was recently named the AFC Offensive Player of the Month for both ... Read More
Penn State’s rally falls short against Georgia
A furious fourth-quarter rally served to be too overwhelming as the Penn State Nittany Lions were unable to bounce back from a 21-point third quarter deficit and fell to the Georgia Bulldogs 24-17 in the 2016 TaxSlayer Bowl. "Got to give those guys credit. They're a talented team. Won nine games in a good conference. Got to give those guys credit," Penn State head coach James Franklin said after the game. First-half Struggles There was not much going for the Penn State offense in the ... Read More