Pittsburgh Penguins (4-2-1) The Pittsburgh Penguins sure did see a spark in their offense in the team's last game out against the Panthers. Although Pittsburgh only won by one, the game marked the debut of captain Sidney Crosby, who had missed time with a concussion. And against the Panthers, Crosby's presence was clearly felt — he scored a single goal that turned out to be a difference-maker. But Thursday, defenseman Kris Letang will be sidelined once again with an upper body injury, and ... Read More
Archives for October 2016
Game vs. Hokies marks start of make-or-break stretch for Pitt
Following a bye week, the Panthers will be back in business Thursday night when Pitt hosts the No. 25 Virginia Tech Hokies, who are coming into the game fresh off their 37-16 manhandling of the Miami Hurricanes. When Pitt welcomes the Hokies to Heinz Field, it'll be the start of a make-or-break stretch for the Panthers. For a second straight season, Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi’s team has gotten off to a quick start. The Panthers opened last year at 6-1; this time around Pitt sits at 5-2 and ... Read More
Check out PSN managing editor Shannon Carroll on ESPN’s Outside the Lines
Pittsburgh Sporting News editor-in-chief Shannon Carroll appeared Wednesday on ESPN's “Outside the Lines” to talk about domestic violence in the NFL and, particularly, the case surrounding New York Giants kicker Josh Brown. She was brought on the program to talk about her recent piece on PSN, “The NFL has a clear double-standard regarding domestic violence.” In her piece, Carroll wrote that she has been a football fan for as long as she can remember and that — until recently — she had ... Read More
Crosby scores in season-debut, Penguins win 3-2
He’s baaaccckkk. Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby made his season debut after missing the first six games of the 2016-17 season with a concussion, but he looked like he had hardly missed a step. And Tuesday night, he certainly made his presence felt. In the second period, Crosby scored a beautiful one-timer on a power play off a pass from Evgeni Malkin, and Crosby had three more shots on goal. With goals from Carl Hagelin and Eric Fehr in the third period, the Penguins (4-2-1) ... Read More
Sidney Crosby a game-time decision against Panthers
Pittsburgh Penguins (3-2-1) Buzz is surrounding the Pittsburgh Penguins' locker room with the possibility that captain Sidney Crosby will return to the lineup for tonight's game against the Florida Panthers. Crosby hasn't played a game yet this season, and, while the team has turned in some solid performances, the captain's presence has clearly been missed. Listed as a game-time decision, Crosby will only start if he feels comfortable enough to suit up. “He had a strong practice this ... Read More
The NFL has a clear double-standard regarding domestic violence
I’ve been a football fan for as long as I can remember. I wouldn’t be at all surprised if I was spewing QBR and DVOA ratings in the crib. And, until recently, I’ve never questioned my loyalty to football or wondered why I spend so much of my time praying at its altar on Sunday afternoons — oh, and now Sunday nights, Mondays and Thursdays. But that’s changed, and I’m confused about whether I can continue to support the National Football League. The NFL’s handling of domestic violence cases ... Read More
Resilience key in Penn State’s resurgence this season
Resilience (noun): the ability to recover readily from illness, depression, adversity or the like; buoyancy; AND the dominant trait of the 2016 Penn State Nittany Lions football team. If a college football game were to ever define the word “resilience,” Saturday night's upset victory by the Nittany Lions over the then-second ranked Ohio State Buckeyes was that game. The Nittany Lions were a 19-point underdog at HOME entering the game, but a steady diet of efficient pass rush and ... Read More
Just 19 funny tweets from Sunday’s Steelers-Patriots game
1. "Landry Jones is probably the most prepared and season backup QB in the league!" *Jones throws horrid pick* "Well, he's practiced those." — Doug Farrar (@BR_DougFarrar) October 23, 2016 2. if tom brady runs for two 1st downs in a single game donald trump gets to be president so i need for the steelers to get their shit together — Shea Serrano (@SheaSerrano) October 23, 2016 3. Can’t believe the Patriots wouldn’t sneak with Brady here. — Bill Barnwell ... Read More
Grades: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New England Patriots
The Pittsburgh Steelers might have lost to the New England Patriots on Sunday, 27-16, but it wasn’t the blowout many thought it would be. Give the Steelers some credit: They held their own against what is considered to be the best offense in the NFL. Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski and LeGarrette Blount aren't easy to defend, but the Steelers held them to only 27 points, which is a victory within itself. Now, the Steelers head into their much-needed bye week where they'll get some rest and ... Read More
Three up, three down: Steelers vs. Patriots
Coming into Sunday's game, the Pittsburgh Steelers knew they had an uphill climb as a rare home underdog against the New England Patriots. Considering the Steelers had the daunting challenge of facing arguably the best team in the NFL without their franchise quarterback, their best defensive player and a number of other key contributors, it'd be fair to say expectations were tempered for Steeler Nation. Although Pittsburgh kept the contest close, backup quarterback Landry Jones was unable to ... Read More