Steelers Sign Ryan Baker and Release Brandon Lindsey

The Steelers made a roster move.  They released outside linebacker Brandon Lindsey of Pitt and signed OLB Ryan Baker in his place.  Baker like Lindsey was an undrafted free agent.  He played for LSU last season.  Baker will hope to make this team due to his special teams play.


Would there be a Revis Island if the Jets had not traded ahead of the Steelers?

Back in 2007 heading up to the NFL Draft I had an obsession with 3 players on defense.  I thought there were 3 game changing guys in that draft.  Those three players were Patrick Willis, LaMarr Woodley and Darrelle Revis.  The rest of the draft was solid but these three guys were going to […]


Brock Osweiler Can’t Get Tood Graham’s Attention Either

Tino Sunseri should not feel as bad about how Todd Graham treated him at Pitt.  Graham treats possible first round picks that way as well.  Graham is already running talent out of Arizona State because he is just as big a jerk there as he was at Pitt.  Arizona State Quarterback Brock Osweiler who […]


Steelers Will Face Tyler Palko When They Come Back From Bye Week

The Steelers will face off against a familiar face when they come back from the bye week.  Former Steelers, Pitt and West Allegheny Quarterback Tyler Palko will make his second career start versus his hometown team when the Chiefs take on the Steelers.  He will make his first career start this week versus the New […]


Steelers Round Up: Fire, Wax and the Lottery

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MBkDhsaUnU&feature=youtu.be”

The Steelers played an awesome game this week and looked like the team we all know and love.  They have what should be two easy weeks coming up with Jacksonville and Arizona coming to town with a combined record of 2-8 so things are looking good for the Steelers this week.

Hines Ward is feeling […]


PITT Officially Joins the ACC

The Pittsburgh Panthers and Syracuse have officially joined the ACC.  They make the 13th and 14th school to join the division.  This is a step up in the football world but it may be a lateral step in the basketball world.  The ACC wants to create a 16 team league.  The 2 other schools they […]


PITT Applies to Join ACC

The Pittsburgh Panthers have applied to join the ACC.  The team wants to leave the Big East and head to a conference that is more respected around the nation.  No one shows the Big East any love and the move could be good for the Panthers in football.

This just shows you how important football […]


Dorin Dickerson Visits Steelers

Former Pitt standout Dorin Dickerson is working out for the Steelers.  Dickerson was a player without a position at Pitt and in the NFL he has been moved to Wide Receiver.  Dickerson’s primary position at Pitt would be considered one of those positions the Steelers use often now and that is the H-Back.

Dickerson would […]


Pitt’s Hynoski to Sign with Giants

Former Pittburgh Panther Fullback Henry Hynoski will be a New York Giant this season.  I was hoping Hynoski would end up a Steeler.  He would have been a good fit.  He will be suiting up for the G Men though.


Pitt’s DeCicco Signs with Bears

Former Pittsburgh Panther Dom DeCicco has joined the Chicago Bears.  DeCicco played Safety while at Pitt.  He will be an Outside Linebacker in Chicago.  He received interest from the Bills, Bears, Saints and Steelers.  DeCicco chose the Bears over his hometown team because the Bears gave him a pre draft visit.  He felt comfortable with […]


Panther’s Guard Ashton Gibbs declaring for NBA

After the devastating loss to Butler in the NCAA tournament, Ashton Gibbs the Pitt Panther’s junior guard will be declaring for the draft.  He will however not hire an agent until he tests the waters a bit so if it doesn’t seem to be in his favor then he can come back to school.  According […]


Former Pitt Players Provide Insight To Future NFL Brethren

Pitt’s number one draft prospect Jonathan Baldwin has acquired some great advice from former Pitt Football stars while preparing for the NFL Draft.

Baldwin is working out with New York Jets All-Pro Cornerback Darrelle Revis and Arizona Cardinals All-Pro Receiver Larry Fitzgerald.  These are two of the best guys to get information from.  Revis is […]


Better Know An Opponent: Butler

Matt Howard led Butler to a narrow victory in Round Two against Old Dominion, now what can he do against the Panthers?

Basic Intel

Nickname: Bulldogs Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Enrollment: 4,512 Conference: Horizon

Record and Rankings

Record: 24-9 (15-5) RPI: 34 Sagarin: 44 Pomeroy: 49

Team Report

Offensive focus: Shelvin […]


Better Know An Opponent: UNC-Asheville

Basic Intel

Junior guards Matt Dickey (left) and JP Primm are the key to the Bulldog offense. (AP Photo)

Nickname: Bulldogs Location: Asheville, North Carolina Enrollment: 3,609 Conference: Big South

Record and Rankings

Record: 20-13 (14-7) RPI: 147 Sagarin: 149 Pomeroy: 146

Team Report

Offensive focus: JP Primm – 24.7% possessions used Most efficient: […]


Mike Cruz Leaves the Pitt Team

Hot off of the presses as per, oh, five minutes ago via Chris Peak’s Twitter feed it has been reported that starting Panther tight end Mike Cruz has elected to leave the team after being suspended yesterday for a violation of team rules.  Todd Graham came in rattling his saber and threatening to increase team […]