Pittsburgh Steelers second-year linebacker Ryan Shazier had a coming out party on Sunday, showing why he was a first-round draft pick against the San Francisco 49ers. However as the Steelers hit the road this week to take on the St. Louis Rams, they will have to be without Shazier, who is quickly becoming one of the Steelers best defensive players. Shazier was all over the field against the Niners, finishing with 15 tackles, three tackles for loss, a sack, a forced fumble, and a fumble ... Read More
Archives for September 2015
ACC Power Rankings: Week 4
We are back for another week of ACC football. Week 4 could be the worst week of the season, with most of the teams in the conference idle. Last week we saw a few good games and plenty of more injuries as ACC quarterbacks are dropping like flies. Once again we have a new No. 1 team after previous No. 1 Georgia Tech lost to Notre Dame. Here we go. 1. Clemson (3-0, 1-0 ACC; defeated Louisville 20-17, Last Week Ranking-2) Despite barely squeaking by Louisville, the Tigers move into ... Read More
AM Joe: Bucs face Cubs in crucial NL Central matchup
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your day in sports for Friday, September 25, 2015. What's on tap for today: Since losing three-of-four to the Chicago Cubs (89-63) in Pittsburgh, last week, the Pirates (93-60) have won six of their last seven games. Despite their recent success, they haven't gained much ground on their NL Central rivals. They remain four games behind the St. Louis Cardinals and just three games ahead of the Cubs, who the Pirates will visit at Wrigley Field for a three-game ... Read More
Week 3 preview: Steelers look to continue winning ways in St. Louis
After notching their first win of the season in a 43-18 blowout of the San Francisco 49ers, the Steelers head to St. Louis to face the Rams looking to build off the dominant victory. The Rams followed up an impressive home win against the defending NFC Champion Seattle Seahawks with an uninspired 24-10 loss to the Washington Redskins and will look to get back on track at home. Let's preview the match up and make a prediction. When: Sunday, 1 p.m. Where: Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, ... Read More
WPIAL Week 4 preview
Class-AAAA Shaler Titans vs. Butler Golden Tornado Riding a 34-game losing streak, the Titans head to Butler to face the a Golden Tornado team who is riding an eight-game losing streak dating back to last season. Shaler looks to win their first game since their triumph over Erie McDowell on October 8, 2011. With a loss last weekend, the Golden Tornado have officially gone a full calendar year without a victory, their last a defeat of Shaler 42-7 on September 20, 2014. A losing streak must ... Read More
Subtle celebration shows Pirates have bigger aspirations
The Pittsburgh Pirates do take clinching a playoff berth for granted, but they have also bigger goals. Players did not pop champagne after securing their third straight playoff berth Wednesday in Colorado. No plastic covered the locker room. No goggles were needed, nor were players wildly jumping in celebration with the fizzing, white bubbly drink spraying all over. Instead it was just their usual postgame high-fives on the field after beating the Rockies 13-7, followed by a low-key ... Read More
Pens announce schedule for ‘Pittsburgh Gold’ alternates
“Pittsburgh Gold” is back. The Penguins hugely popular throwback alternate jerseys that were introduced last season will make a return appearance for the 2015-16 campaign, the team announced on Thursday. The Penguins will wear their third sweaters 11 times at Consol Energy Center this season: Thurs. Oct. 29 vs. Buffalo Wed. Nov. 11 vs. Montreal Tue. Nov. 17 vs. Minnesota Sat. Nov. 28 vs. Edmonton Fri. Dec. 18 vs. Boston Sat. Jan. 2 vs. New York Islanders Thurs. Jan. 21 vs. ... Read More
AM Joe: Bucs clinch; go for four-game sweep today
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your day in sports for Thursday, September 24, 2015. What's on tap for today: Pirates (92-60) will have an afternoon contest against against the Colorado Rockies (63-80). Despite earning a playoff berth last night, the Bucs still have work to do, as they trail the St. Louis Cardinals by four games in the NL Central. Jeff Locke will make what could be his final start of his season against Chad Bettis at 3:10 p.m. ROOT Sports ... Read More
Pirates clinch third straight playoff berth
Merry Clinchmas, Pirates fans. September 23 has been a good day for the Pittsburgh Pirates, as they've clinched their playoff spot on that day in each of the last three years. This season, the Pirates defeated the Colorado Rockies by a 13-7 score to punch their ticket to the postseason. Neil Walker went 4-for-5 at the plate, hitting his 15th home run of the season in the third inning, while also batting in a career-high six runs. The Pirates had a total of 19 hits in the game. As far as ... Read More
Steelers add Bell to roster; release Murphy
With running back Le’Veon Bell set to end his two-game suspension for this Sunday’s game against the St. Louis Rams, it’s been known that the Steelers would have to cut ties with a player in order to add their star rusher to the lineup. Today, that player was revealed to be wide receiver Tyler Murphy. Murphy, an undrafted rookie, had caught one pass for 16 yards in the season opener at New England. It was the only time he was targeted with a pass over the first two games. Murphy, 23, ... Read More