Jeff Snedden — The Steelers have many needs heading into this draft. In the other Face Off article here today, you will hear one of our writers talk about why Michigan State DB Darqueze Dennard should be the Steelers top selection next weekend. It makes sense, the Steelers will be in need of a new starting CB in 2015 after Ike Taylor – more than likely – calls it quits. While I like Dennard, I also consider at least five more prospects in this draft pool to be just as talented and ... Read More
Archives for May 2014
Penguins look to make it 5-0 all-time against the Rangers in postseason play
If history is any indication, the Pittsburgh Penguins should have plenty of confidence going into their Eastern Conference second-round match up against the New York Rangers. The Pens have never lost a playoff series to the Rangers in four tries, and the hope is the fifth time won't be the charm for the Rangers. Playoff success has been hard to come by for the Rangers, as they have not advanced beyond the second round since they won Lord Stanley in 1994. History is not the only advantage the ... Read More
Orioles Sweep Doubleheader Via Wieters’ Walk-Off
For five innings, the Pittsburgh Pirates (10-18) were well on their way to a much-needed road win and series/doubleheader split with the Baltimore Orioles (14-12). And then, as it seems is the only way for this struggling club as of late, it all went awry. Brandon Cumpton was cruising and had a 4-0 lead heading into the bottom of the sixth, but the Orioles bats awoke and chased the young spot starter. JJ Hardy's RBI single off reliever Bryan Morris tied the game and earned Cumpton a ... Read More
Bad Luck “Chuck” Falls in Twinbill Opener
Following three days off, one scheduled and two due to rainouts in Baltimore, the Pirates and Orioles finally took the field for a single-admission doubleheader on Thursday. Game One began at 4:05 on a day that, conveniently, both teams originally were scheduled to be off. Pittsburgh (10-17) entered having lost five of six and picked up right where they left off, losing 5-1 in the opener of the twinbill. Charlie Morton (0-4) had another rough start, though he was certainly not entirely to ... Read More
Pens must rely on defense to advance past Rangers
Theres an old adage in sports, you've probably heard it a million times. You might even place it high on the list of cliches you absolutely despise. Defense wins championships. Agreed, it's tired. Yes, I concur it's overused. Sure, many will argue that it is overvalued in it's importance. However, when it comes to hockey and, specifically, playoff hockey, few sayings have more relevance. Stanley Cup champions have leaned heavily on it, and there is little reason to doubt that this year's ... Read More