The old superstition that bad things come in threes held true for the Steelers offensive line on Sunday, when three of them left the team’s 21-18 loss to the Raiders with injuries. “It’s definitely unusual,” said guard Cody Wallace. “Luckily we had eight guys dressed. I have never seen that many guys go down.” Ramon Foster (concussion), David DeCastro (ankle) and Guy Whimper (knee) all exited the game, leaving the team with only five healthy linemen left to finish. “We knew we just had ... Read More
Archives for October 2013
It’s Easier To Laugh, Steeler Fans
I’m still seeing some overly optimistic Steeler fans out there proclaiming this team can still go 8-1 and get into the playoffs with a record of 10-6. I’m struggling under the weight of their gross ignoring of how bad this team is this year. In fact, I just laugh. The first play of this disastrous game was enough to tell me the Steelers weren’t ready to win a football game today. When playing a mobile inexperienced quarterback, you need to dare him to beat you with his arm and contain his ... Read More
Errors cost Steelers in loss to Raiders
If the Pittsburgh Steelers were feeling better about their chances to emerge as contenders in the AFC, Sunday's 21-18 loss in Oakland should effectively flatten those good vibes. A flat-footed defense, an unorganized offense, untimely turnovers, failure to capitalize on opportunities, two missed field goals, poor clock management, and questionable play-calling all added up to a disastrous outcome to the Raiders (3-4). Pittsburgh is now 2-5, still in last place in the AFC North, and is further ... Read More
PSAC West Week 8 Round-Up
IUP 28, Mercyhurst 6 The IUP Crimson Hawks picked up a solid day from their running backs as De'Antwan Williams ran for 186 yards and a score en route to a 28-6 win over Mercyhurst. IUP scored on their first two drives and took a 14-0 lead. They never looked back. After the Lakers put up a field goal in the second quarter, Williams scooted in from 25 yards out to put the Hawks up 21-3. Mike Box would add a score on the ground to bring the Hawks to 28 on the day. He finished 10-of-19 ... Read More
Kris Letang: The anchor of the Pens defense
This is really going to tick off the female fan base. Those ladies and girls that just kind of go to the Consol Energy Center because it's the cool place to be seen, and because they think Kris Letang is "hot." But Kris Letang is indeed the anchor of the Penguins defense. And in anchor, I mean he brings the team down. Is it any coincidence that the Penguins have lost two in a row since Letang's return? No, it's not all his fault, but the defense seemed to have a more simple approach without ... Read More
Steelers diaspora
When the Steelers take the field today 3,000 miles from Heinz Field, there will certainly be more than a few golden towels twirling amongst the sea of silver and black. Undoubtedly, the crew chosen to announce the game will state how incredible the Black and Gold faithful travel. This bothers me as a native of this region on many levels, simply because I have very little tolerance for ignorance. I use the term ignorant in its purest definition. Those announcing quite simply do not know. ... Read More
Golden Eagle of the Week: Julian Howsare
The Clarion Golden Eagles have had a rough go of things the past few weeks. But as things got tough for the Eagles, their All-American defensive end came through when they needed him. Julian Howsare single-handedly took down the Seton Hill Griffins Saturday as the Golden Eagles picked up a sound 41-2 victory. Howsare blocked two punts and recovered one in the endzone for a touchdown, recorded three tackles-for-loss and 10 total tackles in the game. Howsare blocked his first punt early ... Read More
Reimer returns, shuts down Pens
Kris Letang ended a long and frustrating power play drought for the Pittsburgh Penguins less than seven minutes into the first period, but that was the last positive Dan Bylsma's club would take away from Toronto on Saturday evening. A 1-0 lead was erased when the Maple Leafs (8-4-0) tied the game on a short-handed goal ten minutes later and, after a scoreless second, the home team netted three unanswered goals to secure a 4-1 victory over the Penguins (7-4-0). Toronto now leads the Eastern ... Read More
Fantasy Waiver Wire: Week 8
A lot has happened over the course of the week in the injury category as injuries to big names such as Jermichael Finley, Sam Bradford, Jay Cutler, Doug Martin, Reggie Wayne amd Nick Foles meaning you could be looking for a pickup for week 8 and beyond. There is some hope for you, though as a few possible "key players" are returning. Jarrett Boyken (WR/GB): Boyken recorded 10 catches for 100 yds and a TD last week as he received more looks from Aaron Rodgers after the injury to Finley. Even ... Read More
Navy stuns Pitt on last second FG
Every time you think Paul Chryst and the Pitt Panthers football team is about to turn the corner, they give you reasons to believe they are far from doing so. In a game that the Panthers need to win to get closer to becoming bowl eligible, Pitt was stunned by the Navy Midshipmen 24-21 on a last second 30-yard field goal by Nick Sloan. After the Panthers took a 21-14 lead on a three-yard touchdown pass from Tom Savage to freshman Tyler Boyd with 8:55 remaining in the game, the Pitt defense ... Read More