By any measure, the Pittsburgh Penguins are having a tremendous season. They are flirting with the league’s best record. They are nearly unstoppable at home, with a 22-4 record at Consol Energy Center. For most of the season, they have maintained a double-digit lead in the Patrick Divi– I mean the Atlantic…well, the Metropolitan Division. They have done all this despite a crippling run of injuries that has affected nearly the entire roster. But there’s a strange unease that hovers over every ... Read More
Archives for January 2014
Top 5 Steelers Super Bowl Memories
As one of the NFL's most successful and storied franchises, the Pittsburgh Steelers have played in one of every six Super Bowls since the league began the championship tradition, winning six titles in eight appearances overall. With Super Bowl XLVIII on Sunday featuring two teams not hailing from the Steel City, we reminisce on some of the best moments in the team's superb history: # 5 - In 1975 at Tulane Stadium, the Steel Curtain was in full force when the Steelers took a mere 2-0 lead to ... Read More
Face Off Friday: Do the Pens need to make a trade?
Gar Bercury — When it comes to winning in the regular season, few teams in recent years have had more success than the Pittsburgh Penguins. With a 17-point lead in the Metropolitan Division, and the best record in Eastern Conference, it seems to once again be business as usual. Success however, brings expectations of winning big in the playoffs, something that the Pens have failed to do four straight seasons. The question then becomes, does this team as currently constructed, have what it ... Read More
Clarion’s Howsare named All-American
Clarion defensive end Julian Howsare has another title to add to his growing resume. Howsare has been named to Don Hansen’s Football Gazette All-America Third Team for the second time in as many years. Howsare was also named an All-American "honorable mention" by D2Football.com The PSAC West Defensive player of the year wreaked havoc on opposing offenses in 2013 compiling 83 total tackles, 48 solo tackles and 18 tackles for loss. Howsare also recorded 10 sacks in 2013 ranking him second in ... Read More
McDonald makes most of senior season, sets sights on chance at NFL
When Dewey McDonald transferred to California University of Pennsylvania from Fairmont State in his home state of West Virginia, he saw the opportunity for a fresh start. For the Ranson, WV native, his eyes were deadlocked on taking the next step in his football career. Now, almost a year later, McDonald has graduated with a Masters Degree, several honors and a chance at achieving the ultimate goal of going to the NFL. After hearing that Fairmont State was attempting to revive their entire ... Read More
Recap: Duquesne Has Strong Second Half, Defeats NJIT
Down by ten at with 10:45 to go in the second half, Duquesne went on an 18-9 run to defeat NJIT in a rare non-conference road matchup in the middle of the Atlantic 10 season. The Dukes were down by three, 32-29, at halftime after a 1 for 10 shooting performance from 3-point range in the first half. This came after the Duquesne had its best shooting percentage under coach Ferry last Saturday against St. Bonaventure. Nevertheless, Duquesne tied a school record Wednesday night in Newark, NJ for ... Read More
The Pirates are wise to move on from Burnett
It has been rumored that AJ Burnett will return to pitch at least one more season in 2014 but also very likely that he will not return as a Pittsburgh Pirate. Social media has logged countless reactions from the Pittsburgh faithful, many of whom are disappointed that the Pirates didn't give Burnett the $14 million he is "worth". One in particular caught my eye by a media member from 93.7 the Fan who is well-known but not exactly popular in the Steel City. "Ya know, you can't always shop ... Read More
Inside look at Cal U football recruit, Luke Hrapchak
When it comes to potential diamonds in the rough, Fairmont (WV) coach J.L. Abbott believes future California University football player, Luke Hrapchak, fit that's mold perfectly. According to Abbott, the standout linebacker, who recently committed to the Vulcans after a final visit to IUP, is a player that a lot of programs will regret not going after. "Luke is a tremendous all-around player who is going to continue to grow physically," Abbott said. "He's already 6'3 and 230 lbs, runs a 4.7 ... Read More
Diallo to Pitt?
As the disappointment still lingers for Pitt fans after a tough home loss to Duke Monday night, there could be some good news coming that could help ease the pain. Among the attendees for the record crowd of 12,994 at the Pete was highly prized 2015 prospect, center Cheick Diallo. Diallo, from Our Savior New American School in Centereach, NY, is considered one of the top big men available in next year's class. Originally from Mali, Diallo is an athletic forward known for his explosiveness, ... Read More
Burnett to pitch in 2014
Travis Sawchik of the Trib has reported via twitter that A.J. Burnett will pitch in 2014. Sawchik tweeted that, "A.J. Burnett will return to pitch in 2014, per source. Burnett will be open to pitching for a club other than the Pirates Last season, Burnett told reporters and news outlets he would either retire or come back to Pittsburgh. Those plans seemed to have changed as Sawchik also reports that Burnett may be looking towards other options than the Pirates. According to Sawchik, the ... Read More