For the third consecutive game, the Steelers played without Ben Roethlisberger. After losing to Baltimore two weeks ago in Pittsburgh, the Ravens were the clear cut favorite at home. Charlie Batch had most likely the most memorable game of his career. He threw for 276 yards and a touchdown, and also had a huge block to seal off a touchdown. Jonathan Dwyer carried the load for the Steelers, rushing for 50 yards on 19 carries. Pittsburgh took an early lead on their first drive of the game. ... Read More
Archives for December 2012
Pitt Accepts Bid to BBVA Compass Bowl
Birmingham, Alabama has become the home away from home for the Pitt Panthers. For the third consecutive season, the Panthers have accepted an invitation to ply in the BBVA Compass Bowl. The Panthers accepted the bid to the bowl Sunday night, where they will play Ole Miss at Legion Field Jan. 5 at noon. The game will be broadcast on ESPN. Pitt lost to SMU 28-6 in their second appearance BBVA Compass Bowl last season, but beat Kentucky 27-10 in the game two years ago. Pitt (6-6) became ... Read More
In a tale of two halves, Pitt came out on top 74-61 over Detroit
Pittsburgh, Pa. - As the Pitt football team was in South Florida securing their bowl game bid in its 27-3, the men's basketball team had business to take care of back at the Peterson Events Center. After cruising past Howard on Tuesday night, Pitt welcomed Detroit University to the Pete. Just like Michigan gave the Panthers their first real test of the season last week, this Michigan team showed exactly whey they were picked to finish second in the Horizon League after winning the conference ... Read More
Team Effort Leads Duquesne Past Maine, 87-73
Pittsburgh—Call it a home stand, call it a Burgh-stand, call it what you will. But Duquesne will not be leaving the city of Pittsburgh for a game until December 20th when they travel to Louisiana-Lafayette. Two of Duquesne’s six games in this span will take place at the Consol Energy Center and one will be at Robert Morris. The first contest of the Dukes’ six game stand in Pittsburgh took place Saturday afternoon against the Maine Black Bears. It was the first ever meeting between the two ... Read More
Steelers – Ravens round 2
Just two weeks ago, the Pittsburgh Steelers took on their arch rivals the Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field losing 13-10. That was their first game without starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger after spraining his shoulder and dislocating his rib against the Kansas City Chiefs. Similar to their last matchup, Roethlisberger will be on the sidelines and Charlie Batch will be under center. The Steelers are 0-6 against the Ravens without Roethlisberger. After losing to the Cleveland Browns last ... Read More