Many wondered how playing a soft non-conference schedule would impact No. 24 Pitt as it headed into Big East Conference play. They got their answer Saturday afternoon against Rutgers. Jamie Dixon's Panthers fell behind by as many as 16 in the first half, digging themselves an early hole too big to climb out of as they were upset by the Scarlet Knights 67-62, losing their second consecutive conference game to open up their final Big East season. For the second consecutive game, the ... Read More
Archives for January 2013
Steelers fans: Passionate. Emotional. Spoiled?
The NFL playoffs kickoff this weekend and for the first time since 1999, there isn't a team from Pennsylvania in the dance. But it's not the Eagles that matter around here right? It's the Steelers. The six-time Super Bowl champion Steelers. Trust me, if you aren't a fan of them, their fans WILL remind you daily how many titles they have. The most respected franchise in all of sports with the best ownership. The "real" America's team and not those crummy Dallas Cowboys. The Steelers fans are, in ... Read More
Reviewing the 2012 Pittsburgh Steelers
When the NFL playoffs begin this weekend, the Pittsburgh Steelers, for just the third time this century, will be watching the games at home like the rest of the have-nots. The 2012 season will be remembered as one of those odd, underwhelming years that stick out like sore thumbs: ’09, ’06, ’03, and the dark ages from ’98 to ’00. Those years also represent the complete list of non-playoff seasons in Pittsburgh since Bill Cowher was hired in 1992. While some franchises view a postseason berth ... Read More
Final Pittsburgh Steelers Grades for 2012 Season
After every game during the regular season I offered my report card, grading the Steelers performance position-by-position across the field. Now that the season is over for the Steelers, after a disappointing 8-8 finish, it's time to recap things and hand out final grades for the regular season. With that being said, it is time to take a look at the final grades for the 2012 season for every position on the field. Quarterbacks: It wasn't exactly a great season for the Steelers' offense, ... Read More
BBVA Compass Bowl Preview – Pitt vs. Ole Miss
Pitt vs. Ole Miss Ray Graham and the Pitt Panthers will take on Ole Miss in the BBVA Compass Bowl this weekend. The game is set at Legion Field in Birmingham, AL. This is familiar territory for the Pitt Panthers. They have played in this bowl the past two seasons, going 1-1. They’re hoping to avenge their loss to SMU last season while Ole Miss is trying to win its first bowl since 2009. Graham rushed for 1,042 yards this season, his first with over 1,000. Graham’s dynamic ... Read More
Inconsistent Pioneer men hope to get back on track
The Point Park men’s basketball team won five of its first six games of the season, however, a recent five game losing skid and now after a win, they find themselves with six wins and six losses. “That losing streak was tough, those losses got us in a deep hole that was hard for us to get out of,” junior guard Gabe McNeal said. “We were losing confidence.” Like all Point Park teams this season, the men dealt with the transition to the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and were ... Read More
2013 Pittsburgh Sports Bold Predictions
With the books officially closed on 2012, 2013 brings a fresh start and new opportunities for all the Pittsburgh sports teams. 2012 was a rather disappointing year for Pittsburgh sports with the Steelers and Pirates falling just short of the playoffs and the hockey locking out keeping us from watching Sid the Kid and Geno Malkin carving up the ice. But as stated before, the New Year brings a fresh start for all these teams. With new starts comes a plethora of new predictions and expectations for ... Read More
Darkest day in NFL for coaches
Black Monday has come and gone in the NFL. Seven teams will now be shopping for new head coaches and five will be looking for a new general manager. To no one’s surprise, Andy Reid has been dumped in Philadelphia. Fans have been calling for his head for a few seasons now and they have finally gotten their wish. Reid was 130-93-1 with five NFC Championship appearances and a Super Bowl appearance. His final plea to save his job by bringing in players like Michael Vick, Nnamdi Asomugha, and ... Read More
Expecting a better Steelers season? Maybe next year
It's safe to assume most, if not all, Steelers fans are happy to see 2012 come to a close. In a span of 12 months the Steelers lost to Tim Tebow in the wild card round of the playoffs, then went 8-8 missing the playoffs altogether the following season. Unfortunately, 2013 doesn't look promising either. For starters, the offense is going to take a step back. Mike Wallace, despite is inconsistencies, is a deep threat because of his speed. The Steelers will certainly miss that aspect, ... Read More
Another Duke Earns Rookie of the Week Honors
Pittsburgh—For the third straight week, the Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week award has gone to a Duquesne player. But this time, it’s not Derrick Colter. On December 31st, freshman forward Quevyn Winters was named co-Rookie of the Week along with Butler guard Kellen Dunham. This year is only the 4th time in school history that two Dukes have won the award in the same season, but it is the first time this has happened in a 16-team league. Damian Saunders and Bill Clark were the last two Duquesne ... Read More