Monthly Archives: May 2011

Panthers football could overachieve for once

Pitt football will be known across the nation as a fast, high-octane offensive juggernaut–so fans have been told. Because of this reason, it is particularly surprising to see eight defensive players make Phil Steele’s All-Conference teams. Cardiac Hill has the latest on … Continue reading

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Ohio State scandal leads to necessary question: Should college athletes be paid?

College athletes selling their own memorabilia is hardly considered a scandal now anymore–at least not by most fans. The NCAA, however, does consider the action worthy of punishment. Terrelle Pryor and the Ohio State Buckeyes are the latest ones to … Continue reading

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Penguins Free Agency: Should Kovalev have been re-signed?

Over the next few weeks I will be writing a series analyzing the 11 Penguin free agents. Each article will focus on a players value, fit with the organization, and estimated cost of re-signing. Keep in mind that the NHL salary Cap is … Continue reading

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Panthers recruits compete, excel in All-Star game

Surely by now even every casual Pitt fan has heard of Khem Birch, but how many have heard of John Johnson? The speedy point guard has drawn comparisons to Scotty Reynolds–but with a shot. He is one of the premier players … Continue reading

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Dixon may have found long term solution at assistant

The Jamie Dixon coaching tree is becoming almost as well known as the Bill Parcels coaching tree. Okay, maybe that is an exaggeration. Dixon’s newest assistant, Bill Barton, may put an end to the carousel that has been the Panthers assistant coaching … Continue reading

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Brown out, Everhart in for PSU?

It is a slow sports day due to Memorial Day (I also will not be writing an original post) but luckily all Pitt fans can still find their happy sports medium by reading about Penn State’s Basketball coaching search. SB … Continue reading

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Pitt Quarterback likely to be drafted

Remember when the Panthers were struggling to find the right fit at quarterback? Bill Stull, Pat Bostic, and Kevan Smith each saw game action in 2007 after Tyler Palko graduated. While Stull went on to earn All-Big-East honors, the others … Continue reading

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Business takes precedence for Penguins

Next season, the Penguins will have a different look. Many of the city’s favorite players will no longer be with the team after General Manager Ray Shero works his magic in free agency. Bob Grove of the Pittsburgh Sports Report … Continue reading

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Kovalev, Comrie will not return

Alex Kovalev will not be Sidney Crosby’s scoring winger. Penguins’ General Manager Ray Shero announced today that the two wingers will enter free agency. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Shelly Anderson has the story. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Shelly Anderson has the complete … Continue reading

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Penguins Free Agency: Dupuis is mark of consistency

Over the next few weeks I will be writing a series analyzing the 11 Penguin free agents. Each article will focus on a players value, fit with the organization, and estimated cost of re-signing. Keep in mind that the NHL salary Cap is … Continue reading

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Pennsylvania, USA finds hockey growing in popularity

The golden era of the NHL was certainly the 1990′s. Wayne Gretzky was playing in the second biggest hockey market in the States and bright young stars like Brett Hull, Mike Modano, and Mike Richter were taking over the league. … Continue reading

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Wanamaker and the NBA draft

Brad Wanamaker and Dejuan Blair were part of the same class. Blair, an obvious NBA player from day one, left after only two seasons. Wanamaker’s rout was much different. The Pitt alum worked hard to even be considered for the … Continue reading

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Adams, two other possible Pitt recruits consensus top 70 prospects

Steven Adams is an almost mythical figure. He has only played two tournaments in the United States and competes professionally in New Zealand. The 6’10″ teenager is a beast on the glass and has nice touch on the offensive side … Continue reading

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Steelers draft: Williams a typical sixth rounder

Over the next few weeks I will be writing a series analyzing the seven Steelers draft picks. Each article will focus on a player’s strengths, weaknesses, and fit with the organization. Every Steelers selection will also be rated based on position needs … Continue reading

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Ray Shero: One of the best in the business

Five years later and all Penguins General Manager Ray Shero has done is turn a perennial last place team into a Stanley Cup winner. Claiming two Eastern Conference Championships, there has perhaps been none better than Shero over the past … Continue reading

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