Monthly Archives: June 2012

15 Jun

Time for the Pirates to Free Rudy Owens by Jon Pennline

published in category: Pittsburgh Pirates
Friday, June 15th, 2012 – 9:37 am

After Brad Lincoln's second consecutive poor start on Tuesday against the Orioles, Clint Hurdle was asked if Lincoln's job as a spot starter was up for grabs. "We've got him scheduled to pitch the last game in Cleveland but we need him to pitch better." (Washington Post) Why? Why is Lincoln scheduled to pitch against […]

 

14 Jun

Hurdle: Don

published in category: Pittsburgh Pirates
Thursday, June 14th, 2012 – 3:51 pm

The Pittsburgh Pirates are right on track where they were last year at this time with being in contention. Let me repeat that: the terrible hitting Pirates are still somehow in contention for a not just a wild card spot, but also the division crown, despite having a team batting average of .225. That is […]

 

12 Jun

Tomlin, Roethlisberger, and Leftwich Quotes – MiniCamp Day 1

published in category: Pittsburgh Steelers
Tuesday, June 12th, 2012 – 6:55 pm

Tuesday, June 12th was the Pittsburgh Steelers' first day of mandatory Minicamp at the team's South Side facility. After watching the afternoon practice, here were the most interesting quotes I listened to: <b>Head Coach Mike Tomlin</b> on WR Mike Wallace's absence: "I don't have any reservations in that regard, Mike has always been a guy […]

 

12 Jun

Vokoun a Perfect Fit for Penguins by Jon Pennline

published in category: Pittsburgh Penguins
Tuesday, June 12th, 2012 – 9:10 am

At the end of the 2012 NHL playoffs, the Penguins finished 7th out of 16 in total goals despite playing just six games. They trailed the Washington Capitals's total by three goals despite the fact that Washington played eight more games. No, goals were not the problem for the Pittsburgh Penguins, this time. Goaltending and […]

 

10 Jun

20th Anniversary of the Dream Team

published in category: Uncategorized
Sunday, June 10th, 2012 – 5:49 pm

When you look back at the original Dream Team of 1992, don't brush it aside like it was no big deal. Yes, they won every game by 50 points and sure there was never a real threat to the USA winning the Gold. But it was one of the biggest moments in the history of […]

 

10 Jun

Pittsburgh Power win by forfeit, Fans lose again by Dominic Errico

published in category: College Sports, Pittsburgh Steelers, Sports Talk Radio
Sunday, June 10th, 2012 – 4:59 pm

The Pittsburgh Power losing streak may have officially ended last night, but the losing streak for the fans continues this year. It's not just limited to the Power, but also the fan bases in Orlando and Cleveland and threatens to continue growing league wide. In week one, the fans of not just Pittsburgh and Orlando, […]