At this very moment, there seems to be no hotter topic in Pittsburgh sports than Andrew McCutchen's contract. It's easy to understand why. Rightfully lauded as a masterstroke by general manager Neal Huntington, McCutchen's contract extension is often served up as an example of a forward-thinking front office. It represents the very hope of fans that the team will continue to do right by them and at least explore the possibility of another extension for the perennial MVP candidate. For his ... Read More
Archives for February 2016
Pitt can’t earn signature win against Louisville
Tough losses have become an unfortunate trend for Pitt’s men’s basketball team this season. Looking for that signature win they have been yearning for all season, the Panthers failed to finish on Wednesday night against the 11th ranked Louisville Cardinals , ultimately leading to a 67-60 loss at the Petersen Events Center. Tied at 58 with 3:10 to play, Louisville closed out the Panthers with a 9-2 run ignited by a three-pointer from David Levitch. From there it was the smothering Cardinal ... Read More
Late game collapse allows Bruins to surge past Penguins
This evening the two wildcard teams in the Eastern Conference matched up as the Boston Bruins (32-22-6) hosted the Pittsburgh Penguins (30-20-8). Boston’s 19-year-old up and coming star, David Pastrnak scored two unassisted that have his team the lead going into the final period of play. Pittsburgh was able to generate a total of 42 shots on goal against Tukka Rask, but unable to get the puck past one of the league’s best. The Penguins fell flat in the third period and allowed three straight ... Read More
Duquesne drops 80-76 decision to St. Bonaventure
Duquesne (15-13, 5-10) fell to St. Bonaventure (19-7, 11-4) 80-76 tonight at the Reilly Center, dropping its sixth-straight game. Senior guard Micah Mason led the Dukes with 16 points, including four 3-pointers. Sophomore forward Eric James added 15, senior guard Derrick Colter netted 13 and junior forward L.G. Gill, junior center Darius Lewis and sophomore forward TySean Powell each added 10. Sophomore guard Jaylen Adams led the Bonnies and court with 24 points, scoring 18 points in the ... Read More
Replacing Heath? Some free agent options for the Steelers
The sudden retirement of Heath Miller last week not only leaves the Pittsburgh Steelers without one of the more reliable tight ends in football, it also has forced to make some tough decisions in terms of how to replace him. With only Matt Spaeth and Jesse James remaining on the active roster, it's clear the Steelers will need to add depth to the position through the draft or through free agency. Although the draft could be an option, is it realistic to think the Steelers will find a player ... Read More
Is Jesse James a suitable replacement for Heath Miller?
There's nothing Pittsburgh Steelers fans love more than hometown players playing for their team. The fans loved Derek Moye, the receiver out of Penn State, however he wasn't able to stay with the team. The Steelers didn't take long to find their next Penn State alum to add to their roster. In the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft, the Steelers selected tight end Jesse James. Before the addition, the Steelers had Heath Miller and Matt Spaeth on their roster. Now, with the retirement of Miller ... Read More
Duquesne’s Kadri-Ann Lass named A-10 Rookie of the Week for sixth time
Duquesne freshman Kadri-Ann Lass has had a big season for the 24-3 Dukes. So big that she likely has all but sewn up Atlantic 10 Conference Rookie of the Year honors when the season ending awards are announced. Lass was once again honored by the conference for being named Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week on Monday. It was the sixth time this season that Lass has been named Rookie of the Week and that ties her for the most in Duquesne history with Korie Hlede and Wumi Agunbiade Lass ... Read More
Who are the top prospects to replace Heath Miller?
After 11 seasons, Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller decided to hang up the cleats. However, Miller’s retirement left more than sadness in the hearts of Steelers fans: It left the Steelers without a starting tight end. Left on the roster is Matt Spaeth, who has caught six passes since returning to the team in 2013, and Jesse James, a 2015 fifth-round draft pick who only appeared in eight games as a rookie. The team may expand James’ role now that Miller is gone, but given the lack ... Read More
Penguins edge out road victory against Sabres
The Pittsburgh Penguins (29-20-8) yet again played a weekend afternoon game today visiting the Buffalo Sabres (24-28-7) and facing former coach Dan Bylsma. Youth continued to play a part in coach Mike Sullivan’s offense with Scott Wilson and Matt Cullen scoring goals to help propel the Penguins to their 4-3 win tonight. Natural contributors like Patric Hornqvist and Phil Kessel also made their mark in putting up goals as well. The Sabres made a late push, putting up two goals in the final ... Read More
PSAC men’s notebook: Seton Hill steals win at Edinboro
Kameron Taylor has a knack for hitting clutch shots in Edinboro’s McComb Fieldhouse. Two seasons ago at Edinboro, Taylor hit a jumper from the free-throw line at the buzzer to give the Griffins a 95-93 over the Fighting Scots. On Saturday afternoon, history repeated itself. This time, Taylor hit a game-winning jumper with a second to go to put the Griffins on the brink of returning to the PSAC playoffs with a 76-74 road win. While it was not at the buzzer, the result was the same. Edinboro ... Read More