I remember being taught at a young age, when you don’t have something nice to say about someone, you shouldn’t say anything at all. The problem is I’d have a real short column this week and wouldn’t be doing my job covering the team for PSN. It was a game for the record books, and not in a good way for the home team. The Pittsburgh Power (3-13) played their final home game of the 2013 season and lost to the San Jose SaberCats (12-4) by a score of 78-20. It was 48-7 at halftime and the 58 ... Read More
Week 17 preview; San Jose SaberCats (11-4) vs. Pitsburgh Power (3-12)
It comes down to pride for the Pittsburgh Power (3-12) as they host the San Jose SaberCats (11-4) in the final home game of the 2013 season. The teams played a closely fought game in San Jose a few weeks ago that saw the game tied with a minute to go. Both teams started their backup quarterbacks last time but we should see the regular starters Steven Sheffield and Russ Michna run the fireworks show this week. Sheffield helped lead the Power to their highest score of the season last week ... Read More
Pittsburgh Power Lose To Division Rival Cleveland 71-58
The Pittsburgh Power (3-12) had to feel fairly confident heading into their divisional matchup against the Cleveland Gladiators (3-12), after all this was one team they were ahead of in the standings and had defeated earlier in the season. Not anymore. The Power got off to a great start by forcing a goal line fumble by Gladiator quarterback Chris Dieker. It took the Power exactly one play on offense, a 42 yard strike from Steven Sheffield to Julian Talley and just like that it was 7-0 Power. ... Read More
Power Once Again Fall Short In Critical Moment
It’s become a repetitive story for the Pittsburgh Power (3-11) over the last two years. At a critical moment in a close game, you can usually be assured they will find a way to not be the ones to make the big play to win the game. This time it was the Power driving with the ball at the one minute mark down 59-54 and needing a score. Steven Sheffield had been playing very well the entire night but in a flash it was New Orleans VooDoo (4-10) defensive back Eddie Moten jumping the route for a ... Read More
Week 15 Preview: New Orleans Voodoo Vs. Pittsburgh Power
The Pittsburgh Power (3-10) saw their playoff hopes all but evaporate in the wake of last week’s 50-35 loss to the Orlando Predators, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t something to keep playing for this season. The team would surely like to improve on last season’s 5-13 record and this week’s opponent is one the Power beat earlier in the year 46-43. This is a matchup that figures to help a struggling Power offense that has scored a combined 49 offensive points in their last two games. The New ... Read More
Pittsburgh Power Offensive Struggles Continue In 50-35 Loss to Orlando
Turn out the lights, the party’s over. While not mathematically eliminated from the playoff chase, the Pittsburgh Power (3-10) have eliminated all margin for error after losing 50-35 to the Orlando Predators (5-8) Saturday night. The loss also clinched a third straight non-winning season for the Power. The story of the game was more offensive struggles for the Power. Pittsburgh turned the ball over on downs three times in the first half and when you add in Steven Sheffield’s two ... Read More
Week 14 Preview: Pittsburgh Power At Orlando Predators
The scenario is simple for the Pittsburgh Power’s playoff hopes. Win this week and pull even with the Orlando Predators for the fourth playoff spot. Lose and fall two games plus a tiebreaker behind with five games to go. In other words, they better find a way to win this game which is easier said than done. Power starting quarterback Steven Sheffield is expected to return to the lineup this week which should be a welcome addition to an offense which had four interceptions, three lost ... Read More
Power lifeless in 59-21 loss to the Philadelphia Soul
In a game where two or three defensive stops can usually win you a game, The Pittsburgh Power forced four turnovers against the Philadelphia Soul and lost by 38 points because Pittsburgh had seven turnovers of their own. Pittsburgh’s first four possessions went as follows; Turnover on downs, Kickoff fumble off the net, interception, interception. Needless to say it was 21-0 before all of the Power faithful had even found their seats. Derek Cassidy’s strong play from last week against San ... Read More
Week 13 Preview: Philadelphia Soul Vs. Pittsburgh Power
What significance does the date June 4th, 2011 have for the Pittsburgh Power? That is the last time the Power (3-8) beat a team with a winning record at the Consol Energy Center. That day they beat division rival Cleveland to take the division lead and create some excitement for the Power faithful. Another opportunity presents itself as the cross-state division rival Philadelphia Soul (6-5) come to town licking their wounds from an earlier 53-48 loss to the Power a few weeks ago. If the ... Read More
Week 12 Preview: Pittsburgh Power At San Jose SaberCats
It’s time to see what the Pittsburgh Power (3-7) are made of this week as they hit the road to take on the San Jose SaberCats (7-3). The Power saw a promising game against the Jacksonville Sharks fall apart with two fumbles by Julian Talley and two interceptions by Steven Sheffield. This gave the Sharks all the extra possessions they needed to defeat the Power 70-48. Steven Sheffield continues to show some progress as the starting quarterback for the Power. Last week he was a perfect 9 for 9 ... Read More