The wait is finally over for former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis. Bettis got “the call” on Saturday with the long awaited news that he will be heading to Canton as part of the NFL’s 2015 Hall of Fame Class. So happy to be amongst the games greatest players!! My Family and I are truly honored and blessed! — Jerome Bettis (@JeromeBettis36) February 1, 2015 “The Bus” ranks sixth on the NFL’s all-time rushing list, amassing 13,662 yards in his lengthy career and while ... Read More
Archives for January 2015
James Robinson helps lift Pitt to upset over Notre Dame
Pitt Panthers’ junior guard James Robinson scored the Panthers first five points of the game, but it was what Robinson did at the end of the game that meant the most as Pitt put an end to a three-game losing streak with a 76-72 upset of No. 8 Notre Dame Saturday afternoon at the Petersen Events Center. Pitt watched an eight-point lead disappear throughout the game’s final three minutes and trailed by one with 12 seconds left after Robinson missed a free throw and Jerian Grant knocked down a ... Read More
Despres beats Devils with overtime goal
With Penguins defenseman Christian Ehrhoff back in Pittsburgh being evaluated for a concussion, Simon Despres was elevated to the top pairing alongside Kris Letang. “When we put Despres and Letang together, we were trying to see if he can bump up a little bit,” said Penguins head coach Mike Johnston. “I thought he handled the minutes well, and certainly the checking responsibility. It gave us a little more balance to our defense pairs, so that we didn’t have to have (Paul Martin) and Letang ... Read More
Penguins need to get back on track against the Devils
The Pittsburgh Penguins boarded a train to travel from Washington, D.C. ton Newark, New Jersey on Thursday. Ironically, part of what they need to fix going into tonight’s game against the Devils, has been that there have been far too many passengers on the ice for the Pens lately. “Just the intensity; I think you have to raise your level when you’re on the road,” Penguins captain Sidney Crosby said of what can be done to improve the team’s fate. “I think in general, just making sure that ... Read More
PSN NFL Draft profile: Florida State DT Eddie Goldman
Though there are differing opinions on who the Pittsburgh Steelers might pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL draft, most agree that pick should be on the defensive side of the ball. After all, the offense was among the very best in the NFL in 2014, and with virtually everyone back from that group, it seems likely Steelers GM Kevin Colbert will focus on defense. The question then becomes, who will that pick be? Will it be the top-flight cover corner many Steeler fans are clamoring for? ... Read More
Robert Morris stays hot; tied for NEC lead
It looks like the tough non-conference schedule that Robert Morris played before their NEC Conference season began is paying dividends in a big way. Andy Toole’s team was tested in a major way early on in the season, playing at the likes of North Carolina, Georgetown and Clemson. The Colonials lost all three of those games and at one point of the season sat with only a 5-9 record, but things have turned around for RMU. Rodney Pryor scored a career-high 28 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, ... Read More
Pitt must stack wins together to get back onto tournament bubble
One place we rarely see the Pitt Panthers basketball team is on the NCAA Tournament bubble. But after Tuesday’s loss to Virginia Tech, the Panthers are going to need to put a couple of quality wins on their resume the rest of the way, just to become a bubble team come March. They can start that this Saturday against Notre Dame, but that is easier said than done with this young Pitt team. At 13-8 on the season, this Panthers team doesn’t have a quality win on their resume to date. For ... Read More
Snider trade opens Pirates outfield logjam
The Pittsburgh Pirates traded OF Travis Snider to the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday in exchange for a minor league prospect and a PTBNL. Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington told Rob Biertempfel of the Trib that the trade opens up some "payroll flexibility". #Pirates GM: "We have depth to sustain the loss. We've gained two quality players, created roster flexibility and some payroll flexibity." — Rob Biertempfel (@BiertempfelTrib) January 28, 2015 Biertempfel also reports HERE that it ... Read More
Ike Taylor willing to switch positions and teams
Once upon a time, a former great Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback made the switch to safety and it paid great dividends as Rod Woodson was able to prolong his career as a very productive NFL safety. Could Ike Taylor do the same thing? While Taylor wasn’t close to having Woodson’s abilities as a corner, the veteran seems willing to follow Woodson’s career path to stay in the league a few more years. Taylor said during an interview on Wednesday with Mike Florio on PFT Live, that he was ... Read More
Pitt announces 2015 football schedule
Pat Narduzzi’s first season on the Pitt sidelines promises to be a tough one. The ACC released its 2015 football schedule on Thursday and while Pitt’s schedule isn’t the toughest one they have played, it’s much tougher than a season ago. The good news is that the Panthers won’t see Florida State or Clemson again this season in ACC play. The bad news is that both Louisville and Notre Dame are back on the Panthers schedule. All in all, eight of Pitt’s 12 games next season will be ... Read More