Monthly Archives: July 2011

DeCicco inks deal with Chicago Bears

Posted on July 26, 2011 by joel

It has been a while since the Panthers featured a great secondary. Dom DeCicco did his best to change that while he played for Pitt. He was one of the best safetys in the Big East during his tenure and … Continue reading →

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Graham ranks only ninth in NCAA’s best new coaches

Posted on July 25, 2011 by joel

Perhaps I am wearing blue and gold shades, but somehow I don’t see Todd Graham as being only the ninth best new head coach in college football. Ranking inside the top ten doesn’t sound bad–until you see the list. Athlon … Continue reading →

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New NFL deal makes way for Taylor’s likely departure

Posted on July 25, 2011 by joel

Pittsburgh doesn’t exactly have a lot of depth at Cornerback. Behind Ike Taylor there is virtually no player who can step into the shutdown role that the Steelers need. Bryant McFadden struggled last year as did William Gay. Both have … Continue reading →

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Atlantic Division off-season: Despite dull July, Devils improved

Posted on July 25, 2011 by joel

Fifteen years passed without the New Jersey Devils missing the playoffs. That was until last season. For the first time since 1995-96 the Devils only skated 82 games. Consider the absence a mere bump in the road. Just because the … Continue reading →

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Sullivan expecting a big year with Penguins

Posted on July 25, 2011 by joel

All signs indicate that new Penguin Steve Sullivan is excited to be in Pittsburgh. Maybe ecstatic fits better. Every interview or news clip involving the former Predator includes some sort of praise about the Penguins organization. The latest example is … Continue reading →

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Graham, Panthers pick up two recruits

Posted on July 25, 2011 by joel

If you were waiting for Todd Graham to make a recruiting splash you can breathe easy now. Yesterday Demitrious and Chris Davis of Oho committed to play for the Panthers next season. Both are considered superb athletes with offers from … Continue reading →

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Does Big East football deserve respect?

Posted on July 22, 2011 by joel

The Big East has not had much BCS Bowl success in recent years. Many claim that the conference should lose their bid. And, honestly it is difficult to argue with their logic. Still, TCU will be on board next season … Continue reading →

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No Justin Bourne, the salary cap did not take the fun out of hockey fandom

Posted on July 22, 2011 by joel

Few things are worse than having to sit through a game while the moron behind you screams “shoot the puck” for 60 minutes. Nobody is expecting every fan to be an expert, but at least understand the game. The same … Continue reading →

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Fans win with Emrick’s move to national stage

Posted on July 22, 2011 by joel

There may not be a better play-by-play announcer than Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick in all of sports. The voice of the New Jersey Devils is not the best because of his smoothness. Instead, Doc appeals to so many because of his … Continue reading →

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Sullivan ready to join a winner

Posted on July 22, 2011 by joel

There is so much to like about the acquisition of Steve Sullivan, the least of which not being his attitude. Brian Metzer of From the Point has a great post up about what Steve Sullivan brings to the table for the … Continue reading →

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Preseason All Big-East team

Posted on July 21, 2011 by joel

Yet again the Big East is a conference where four or five teams have a shot to win the title. The talent, while down overall, is spread across the league with no one team having a significant leg up. The … Continue reading →

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Ray Graham has best chance to succeed in Panthers offense

Posted on July 21, 2011 by joel

In keeping with my recent links to Pitt football previews, here is another one for your viewing. Pitt Script has a piece that previews the Panthers and draws from a variety of sources. Check it out. The biggest expectation for … Continue reading →

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Greentree wraps up, Panthers show major improvements

Posted on July 21, 2011 by joel

Last night the Greentree Summer League concluded with T.J. McConnell’s team besting Ashton Gibb’s in the championship game. Much to the delight of Pitt fans, some of the young Panthers showed vast improvement over the course of the summer. Pittsburgh … Continue reading →

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Signing bonuses in the NHL becoming more frequent

Posted on July 21, 2011 by joel

There is only one year left on the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement. Some may remember what happened the last time the league’s CBA expired. There players definitely do. Kuklas Korner takes a look at the increase in signing bonuses this … Continue reading →

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Graham, Panthers struggling to land recruits

Posted on July 20, 2011 by joel

Despite Pitt football being in perhaps its best shape since the early 1980′s, fans are looking for anything to worry about. Many have chimed in to criticize or complain about coach Todd Graham’s slow recruiting thus far. ESPN’s Big East … Continue reading →

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