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Contest winners and Reader Appreciation Week wrap-up

Today marks the end of a fun-filled Reader Appreciation Week.  With that, we have also reached the conclusion of the Pittsburgh Spirit Contest and the Social Networking Giveaway.

For the Pittsburgh Spirit Contest, we asked the BB&G faithful to show us how they bleed black and gold.  We a nice mix of….interesting submissions.  After [...]


Reader Appreciation Week: Contest Reminders

For our first ever Reader Appreciation Week, we have two chances for you to enter to win some sweet Pittsburgh gear!

First up, the Pittsburgh Spirit Contest is awarding a Steelers New Era Draft Cap to the best photo showing off how you bleed black and gold!  Submit a picture of your Pittsburgh pride [...]


Guest Column #2: Goals to success for the Pirates – Relegation

In anticipation of Reader Appreciation Week, we asked for article submissions for a guest column spot right here on BB&G.  We got quite a few worthy submissions from which we’ve selected our three favorite.  Thank you to all who entered and congratulations to our selected few.  Today’s guest column is particularly radical and I’m [...]


Reader Appreciation Week: Social Networking Giveaway

As part of our first ever Reader Appreciation Week, I am pleased to announce the Social Networking Giveaway.  To take part, make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter and signup for the newsletter.  One part of a code will be released on each outlet daily, today until Thursday.  Everyone who completes the [...]


Guest Column #1: Looking back and ahead

In anticipation of Reader Appreciation Week, we asked for article submissions for a guest column spot right here on BB&G.  We got quite a few worthy submissions from which we’ve selected our three favorite.  Thank you to all who entered and congratulations to our selected few.

By Claire Wisoke

It was a cold, windy, [...]


Reader Appreciation Week: Pittsburgh Spirit Contest

Happy Reader Appreciation Week!  BB&G recently hit its 2-year anniversary.  To celebrate, we are dedicated this week to giving back to the readers who make this blog what it is.  We have quite a few events going on throughout the week, so check back frequently!

First off, we want to see how you bleed [...]


Guest Columnist Contest Deadline

It was previously stated that the deadline for the Guest Columnist Contest would be today, though a few people mentioned they could use some additional time.  Luckily for the BB&G Faithful, I’m a pretty easy sell, so we’re extending the deadline to tomorrow, Thursday, April 26th.

If this is the first time you’ve heard [...]


Guest Columnist Contest

Reader Appreciation Week is only a week away!  As part of the fun, we are hosting a contest for a guest columnist spot right here on BB&G.  If you ever thought about being a sports writer or just have something on your mind, this is your chance.  We’ll take the best ones and post [...]


Announcing Reader Appreciation Week and Guest Columnist Contest!

April 2012 marks BB&G’s 2-year anniversary.  We’ve come along way in that time and are currently growing well beyond our expectations.  Of course, we owe this success to you, the readers.  To show how much we love the BB&G Faithful, we are hosting our first ever Reader Appreciation Week starting on April 30th!  As [...]


Steelers leave Offensive Line very vulnerable with RFA Tenders

The Steelers have not released the terms of the RFA Tenders yet but indications point to the Steelers giving everyone but Wallace the lowest tender.  That means they would get a pick from the original draft round that the player was chosen in.  The Steelers were cap strapped and did not have much money [...]


Pittsburgh Riverhounds!

There’s a fairly new team in Pittsburgh rising up in the ranks. The Riverhounds are a soccer team in Pittsburgh who play in the USSF (United States Soccer Federation). They play at Charities Valley High School. The big news that is really spreading out is that they plan to be getting a stadium located [...]


Pens show up at the All Star Skills Competition

The skills competition started off to see who the fastest skater was. Kris Letang won his race with a time of 14.501 seconds but did not have what it takes to make it to the next round of the challenge.

The breakaway and accuracy shooting contests had neither Malkin, Letang or Neal in them.

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Steelers Add 5 More Players to Future Contracts

The Steelers added five more guys to future contracts.  That brings them to 16 heading into next year.

Walter McFadden- CB Tyler Beiler- WR David Gilreath- WR  Derrick Williams- WR Jimmy Young- WR

Here are the players already signed.

Jerrod Johnson- QB Troy Smith- QB Corbin Bryant- DT Chris Scott- OT John Malecki- OG [...]


Poll: Most Recognizable Face in Pittsburgh Sports

What Penguin has played the best through the first 15 games?

James Neal (49%, 84 Votes) Marc-Andre Fleury (35%, 61 Votes) Jordan Staal (15%, 26 Votes) Paul Martin (1%, 2 Votes)

Total Voters: 173

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In the previous poll, you selected James Neal as your MVP through the [...]


Steelers vs. Chiefs Halftime Notes

The Steelers are in the lead at the half 13-6.  Here are the notes from the first half.

Troy Polamalu is questionable with a head injury. Maurkice Pouncey spent the entire first half in the locker room with an illness. James Farrior was benched again in favor of Larry Foote. Ike Taylor got his [...]