WAYNESBURG, Pa. – The sunny skies and warm temperatures made a picture perfect setting for Saturday’s homecoming festivities at John F. Wiley Stadium. The first-quarter efforts of the Yellow Jackets were nearly as flawless, as the home team raced out to a 21-0 lead over visiting Thiel during the first 10 minutes of play. The Tomcats came back to make the game more interesting for the more than 2,000 people gathered at the stadium, but it was too little, too late, as the Jackets sent their fans ... Read More
Archives for October 2013
Penn State falls hard in loss to Indiana
The Hoosiers (3-2, 1-0 Big Ten) capped their five-game home stand by ending a 16-game losing streak to the Nittany Lions (3-2, 0-1). It looked like Penn State might keep the streak alive after taking its first lead of the game on a 26-yard TD pass from Christian Hackenberg to Allen Robinson early in the third quarter. But Indiana answered with a scoring flurry. Tevin Coleman scored on a 44-yard run and Roberson scored on a 2-point conversion run. Roberson then added a 2-yard TD run early ... Read More
Robert Morris can’t finish after strong start
West Long Branch, N.J. – The Robert Morris University football team took an early lead, but host Monmouth came storming back and pulled away late to claim a 35-9 decision in non-conference action Saturday afternoon at a warm Monmouth Stadium. The setback for RMU ended the Colonials’ bid for their fourth consecutive win in West Long Branch. Senior defensive lineman A.J. Holderman (Chagrin Falls, Ohio / Kenston) had one of his best days as a Colonial in the losing cause as he tallied a ... Read More
Duquesne’s defense dominates West Liberty
PITTSBURGH - The Duquesne defense scored three times in the final 4:09 of the first quarter to power the Dukes to a 27-14 win over Division II West Liberty at Rooney Field. The win snapped a two-game losing streak for the Dukes (2-2) who scored twice via interception and once on a fumble return after falling behind 7-0. The loss was the second in a row for WLU (2-3). The Hilltoppers jumped on the Dukes early, when Omar Crawford stepped in front of a Dillon Buechel pass on the third play ... Read More
Rock football team clobbers Kutztown, 58-10
KUTZTOWN, Pa. – Slippery Rock University accumulated 611 yards in total offense Saturday afternoon en route to an easy 58-10 win over hosting Kutztown University in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference “crossover” football action. Senior quarterback Nigel Barksdale led the offensive effort with a 13-for-19, 307-yard, four-touchdown passing effort. Two of Barksdale’s TD tosses went to sophomore wide receiver Jaimire Dutrieuille, who finished the game with 171 pass receiving yards on five ... Read More
Pirate Players Encourage Blackout Part 2
Follow @TBerardi_OVA The Pirates did their part by splitting the first two games of the NLDS in St. Louis. Now it's the fans turn to do their part on Sunday when the Pirates return to PNC Park for Game 3 against the Cardinals. Some of the Pirate players took to twitter shortly after Friday's 7 - 1 victory to encourage fans to participate in the second PNC Blackout of the postseason. Sunday... BLACK IT OUT! #PNCBLACKOUT Lets gooooo! — andrew mccutchen (@TheCUTCH22) October 4, ... Read More
Pirates Even Series With Offensive Barrage
Follow @TBerardi_OVA The September NL Rookie of the Month, Gerrit Cole continued his outstanding string of starts with another six inning gem on Friday afternoon in St. Louis as the Pirates evened the NLDS at one with a 7 - 1 victory over the Cardinals. Cole experienced some trouble in the first when Carlos Beltran laced a one out double into the right-center gap. He would settle, though and retire the next eleven batters he faced until giving up a lead-off homer by Yadier Molina to start ... Read More
Three Keys to the Pirates Staying in the Playoffs
It may have come as a surprise to those who watch the Pirates from afar, but they are a pretty good team. The Reds certainly underestimated them, and now they are out of the playoffs, one and done. If the Pirates want to stay in the playoffs and make the longest run in the post season for a generation, they are going to have to show up in a few areas to make the magic last. The Pirates are in an enviable position right now. No matter what, they’ve already won. Not only did they break .500 and ... Read More
Cup of Joe: Would you trust Burnett in Game 5?
The fans and the Pirates were riding high after an emotional win over the Reds on Tuesday. It was their year. It was "Buctober." Not a thing in the world could stop them going into the series against the Cardinals. They had their de facto "ace" taking the hill in A.J. Burnett, and the world would once again see how mighty these Pirates are. Well, that sounds all well and good, but that's not how it went. The Cardinals took it to the Pirates and Burnett on Thursday afternoon, to take a 1-0 ... Read More
Has Mike Tomlin lost control of the Steelers?
Mike Tomlin certainly knows how to talk the talk. From the mouth of this gifted orator, we’ve gotten such gems as “the standard is the standard,” and constant referrals to the members of his team as “men.” Fine. Great. Sounds good, coach. How about showing a little of that spirit when it actually comes to coaching your team? Let’s face it, the days of the super disciplined coach are gone now. Tom Coughlin and Mike Shanahan are holdouts from a by-gone era in coaching, but only because they ... Read More