Looking ahead to the 2016 season, it's hard not to be excited about the Pittsburgh Steelers offense that could potentially end up being one of the best in NFL history. Yes, it could be that good. Bold statement to be sure, but with the collection of talent expected back next season there are plenty of reasons to believe the sky is the limit for the unit. Among those leading the way will be the trio of Ben Roethlisberger, Le'Veon Bell and Antonio Brown. Add the likes of Maurkice Pouncey, David ... Read More
Archives for January 2016
Sammie Coates development something to watch in 2016
Sammie Coates may be the most important receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2016, after Antonio Brown.And Coates only caught one regular season pass in 2015.Coates has never been short on raw ability. He pairs his 6-foot-1, 212 pounds and 33 3/8 inch arm-stature with 4.43 second 40-yard dash time. In college, he used his size/speed ability to average 21 yards per reception, and showed the ability to create separation everywhere on the field.The ability is there for Coates to be a star ... Read More
Pitt falls to Clemson, 73-60
After surviving a close game on Saturday against the Florida State Seminoles, the Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball team failed to earn a win against the Clemson Tigers. The Panthers traveled down to Greenville, South Carolina to face the Tigers in an attempts to improve their record to 17 wins.However, the record is now at 16-4 with the 73-60 loss to the Tigers. The Panthers had a low night in numbers, with their field goal percentage being only at 38.2 percent. The Panthers had 42.1 percent ... Read More
Craig Adams announces retirement
Craig Adams announced Tuesday that he will be retiring from the NHL after 14 seasons. Playing a total of 951 career games, Adams is finishing his career with a total of 55 goals and 105 assists. Adams played for three NHL teams: the Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks and the Pittsburgh Penguins.After playing four years (1995-99) with the Harvard Crimson’s, Adams was drafted in the ninth round of the 1996 draft by the Hartford Whalers. However, Adams did not play his first NHL game until the ... Read More
Pitt’s 2016 schedule presents a lot of challenges
All things considered, the first season for Pat Narduzzi as the Pitt head football coach ended up a positive one.Things are going to get a lot tougher though for Narduzzi and the Panthers the second time around.Pitt's 2016 schedule was released on Monday and needless to say it is very challenging.The Panthers will face eight bowl teams, four that won at least 10 games and three that finished in the Top 20.Perhaps the most challenging will be a trip to Death Valley to take on ACC Champion and ... Read More
With newfound stability, Chris Stewart focusing on 2016 prep
To hear Chris Stewart tell it, his recently minted extension with the Pittsburgh Pirates is all about stability."Oh, it's huge. For me and my family," Stewart told me recently during a phone interview. "First off, it's knowing where we are going to be for more than a year. It's relieving for us."Surely it was relieving for the Pirates as well, who now have their 2016 catching corps locked up for the foreseeable future. After agreeing to terms with starting catcher Francisco Cervelli to avoid ... Read More
Duquesne defeats La Salle, 87-60
Duquesne (14-7, 4-4) improved to 10-1 at home as it defeated La Salle (5-13, 1-6) 87-60 tonight at Palumbo Center.Senior guard Derrick Colter led the Dukes and court in scoring a career high-tying 27 points. Senior guard Micah Mason added 14 points and a career-high 10 assists. Junior forward L.G. Gill contributed 12 points, while sophomore forward Eric James netted 11 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in helping the Dukes to break even in Atlantic 10 play.“We just knew going into the game that we ... Read More
Marc-Andre Fleury leads Penguins to third straight win entering All-Star Break
The Pittsburgh Penguins (23-17-7) finished the first half of their season on a high note after defeating the New Jersey Devils (25-19-5) 2-0 this evening at the Consol Energy Center. Sidney Crosby continued his hot streak scoring a power play goal with Patric Hornqvist and Kris Letang finding an assist.The Penguins opened up the game in the second period putting up a two-goal lead with a Phil Kessel wrist shot. Recently acquired Carl Hagelin picked up his 12th assist of the season and Derrick ... Read More
Duquesne hosts La Salle, looks to break even in A-10
Duquesne (13-7, 3-4) hosts La Salle (5-12, 1-5) tonight at 7 p.m. at Palumbo Center in an effort to break even in Atlantic 10 play. The Dukes return from an 86-75 win at George Mason on Friday and a 30-hour bus ride due to a combination of an accident and winter storm Jonas that forced the team to stay in the same spot on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for 22 hours. The Dukes, 9-1 at home, lead the series 18-14 at Pittsburgh. La Salle leads the series 41-30. According to ... Read More
Penguins winger Beau Bennett injured … again
Right winger Beau Bennett will miss Tuesday’s game against the New Jersey Devils due to an undisclosed injury. Saturday’s game against the Vancouver Canucks seems to have brought back the return of Bennett’s upper-body injury that caused him to miss 17 games so far this season, after a hit to defenseman Luca Sbisa landed Bennett in the locker room for medical attention. He did return for the end of the game but did not skate during Monday’s morning practice.Coach Mike Sullivan says Bennett will ... Read More