http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/BLUSHmarteShame.mp3 Starling Marte has the wrong idea as to why he was booed. Allow me to explain.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/DECOURCYhelmetmusicfinal.mp3 Pittsburgh product and Sporting News columnist Mike DeCourcy wants you to know not everyone is against the new NFL helmet rule. He tells us why he is defending the controversial new legislation

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/blushhappyhrfranklinmonday.mp3 CBS Sports recently tabbed Penn State’s James Franklin as the most overrated football coach in the NCAA. We examine whether or not they have a point.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/MaddenMondayAug202018.mp3 It’s our weekly Madden Monday segment from Blush. Mark Madden of 105.9 the X joins me to talk about the Steelers defense, James Washington, James Conner, Pirates roster decisions, and the legacy of Evgeni Malkin.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/BLUSHhappyPostFRIsteelersGB.mp3 There were only a few positives from the Steelers ugly 51-34 preseason loss to the Packers. But I’ll give you four. The last one is the most important.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/JoepostGbpreaseason.mp3 The Steelers lost 51-34 in Green Bay. The defense was awful. The young QBs threw picks for touchdowns. The team got dinged for 12 penalties and the game was dreadfully long. Aside from that, it was awesome.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/ERICKSONaug162018.mp3 Fulfill your fantasy at Blush! It’s our weekly fantasy sports check in with Jeff Erickson. We talk about Steeler tight ends, rookie quarterbacks, early injuries, and late baseball moves.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/BLUSHwedJoeWest.mp3 So, what did you think of the Twins and Pirates honoring umpire Joe West?