A pair of 1-2 teams will try to avoid losing preseason records in the fourth and final tune-up before regular season action, when the Carolina Panthers (1-2) visit the Pittsburgh Steelers (1-2) Thursday at Heinz Field. Both teams are coming off troubling performances and could benefit from a positive performance to close out the exhibition season. Carolina lost 30-7 at New England last week after splitting two home games earlier in the month. Pittsburgh visited cross-state rival Philadelphia ... Read More
Archives for August 2014
Locke outduels Wainwright as Pirates take series from Cardinals
Jeff Locke pitched 7 1/3 innings of one-run ball and Ike Davis provided his second big blow in as many days as the Pirates defeated the Cardinals 3-1 on Wednesday afternoon at PNC Park. Locke started off slow allowing three hits through two innings, but picked his game up in the third inning after a Matt Holliday solo home run to left field. Locke allowed three total base runners into the eighth inning and was able to keep the Cardinals (71-61) off of the board thanks to some nice defense ... Read More
Pirates Gameday 8/27: Hurdle discusses team chemistry
Good afternoon from PNC Park where this afternoon the Pirates (68-64) look to take the rubber match of a three-game series against the Cardinals (71-60). Jeff Locke (5-3, 3.69 ERA) will take the hill against Adam Wainwright (15-8, 2.52 ERA). Hurdle's Quotes On the large amount of team chemistry in the clubhouse: "There's no doubt. It's another trademark, I think, of our organization and we encourage it as soon as these guys become Pirates. One of the things I challenge the first year players ... Read More
Duquesne’s Dan Burt takes long road from Washington PA. to Division I head coach
For Duquesne Women’s basketball coach Dan Burt, it all started in a tiny barn in Washington, PA. “Burt’s Barn,” as many people in Washington with a ball in their hands know was a basketball court inside an old barn built by the Burt family that hosted myself and many of other Washington youngsters working on their games. Burt took a long road from that barn to become one of the more successful rookie collegiate coaches in the nation last season, where Burt was one of just five NCAA Division I ... Read More
Ike’s pinch-hit home run propels Pirates past Cardinals
Ike Davis's eight inning pinch-hit three-run home run helped propel the Pirates to a 5-2 victory over the National League Wild Card-leading Cardinals on Tuesday night . Davis's shot helped bail out Tony Watson, who allowed the Cardinals (71-60) to tie the game at two in the seventh after Gerrit Cole held St. Louis scoreless through six innings. Cole had a no-hitter going through 5 2/3 innings before Kolten Wong snuck a grounder inside the first base line for a double. Cole then came back for ... Read More
Pirates Gameday 8/26: Hurdle discusses Tabata, Pedro’s play at first base
Good afternoon from PNC Park where the Pirates (67-64) look to avenge last night's 3-2 loss to the Cardinals (71-59) in the second game of a three-game set. Gerrit Cole (7-4, 3.69 ERA) will oppose Lance Lynn (14-8, 2.78 ERA). Hurdle's Quotes On Alvarez's play at first base: "We're just happy that the hard work that he's doing is paying off and giving him some opportunity to have some more freedom every time he goes out there. There's going to be more plays that's going to need to be made and ... Read More
Steelers cut roster to 75
The Pittsburgh Steelers made 14 cuts today in order to get their roster down to 75 players before the 4 PM deadline. Jordan Hall, RB-- Hall, the local product from Jeannette High School, never really made an impression as a free agent invite to Steelers camp. After a solid but unspectacular career at Ohio State, Hall was a long shot to make the 53 man roster under the best of circumstances. Hall saw very little action in the preseason, and seems to have little to no chance of being placed on ... Read More
Pete Coughlin looks to lead W&J to third straight PAC title
Given a preference, no coach wants to enter a season with a young and inexperienced quarterback under center. That's especially true for a program like W&J, who contends for the Presidents' Athletic Conference championship year in and year out. But while Upper St. Clair native Pete Coughlin may be young, the sophomore gained valuable experience a season ago filling in for injured starter Matt Bliss and W&J head coach Mike Sirianni feels very confident in where the Presidents are under ... Read More
Wheeling Nailers Extend Affiliation Agreement with Penguins
The Wheeling Nailers and Pittsburgh Penguins announced that they have continued their partnership for another season. The Nailers, the ECHL affiliate of the Penguins, will begin its 16th season affiliated with the NHL’s Penguins. During that span, 13 former Nailers have gone on to play with the Pens, including most recently forwards Adam Payerl and Zach Sill, and defensemen Philip Samuelsson, who all made the leap to the NHL last season. "We are thrilled to extend our relationship with ... Read More
Steelers trim roster down by nine
The Steelers made their first cuts of preseason so far, as nine players were sent packing. As SteelersDepot pointed out, none of the players who were cut in the first wave last year were signed to the initial practice squad. Those cut were: Vic So'oto Jordan Dangerfield Kashif Moore C.J. Goodwin Lew Toler Devin Smith Eric Waters Jordan Hall Miguel Maysonet The Steelers wrap up preseason play as they'll host the Panthers this Thursday at Heinz Field. ... Read More