The College Sports Blog

Don’t worry, I’m not gonna quote the lyrics from “Closing Time.” But I will tell you that for the College Football Playoff, this weekend is that point where the bar stools get turned over, the lights come up and the stragglers are ushered out. This weekend’s top four teams did not change, and there is […]

It’s been more than a decade since Jamie Dixon inherited the University of Pittsburgh basketball program from Ben Howland at a time of rising success for the team. In those dozen seasons a few banners have come along the way. A Big East tournament championship in 2008. Two regular season crowns in ‘04 and ‘11. […]

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/1130PEAK15.mp3 Pitt loses to Miami, loses 3 of last 5 games but still a step forward this season. Theme in losses to Miami, North Carolina and Notre Dame-pass rush lacking-pass defense exposed. But do not suffer from last game syndrome, this is a season to build on. Also- Robert Morris Colonials complete sweep over weekend-from […]

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/1125RMU15.mp3 Head Coach Andy Toole joins Ken Laird to talk tough early road trip, new roster and new rules in college hoops.

This week’s College Football Playoff rankings came with a shake-up at the bottom half of the bracket, and with it a new message has been sent from Chairman Jeff Long and his committee: it’s no longer just about whether or not you win. It’s how you win and how well you play. And this weekend […]

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/1123TR15.mp3 AFC playoff picture after NFL weekend, Steelers now two games behind Bengals. Pitt and WVU win, Penn State and Pens lose. Covering the whole sports weekend. http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/1123PITT15.mp3 Brought to you by Frank Walker Law. Ejuan Price of Pitt recorded 5 sacks in win over Louisville. Plus Jerry DiPaola In-Studio to talk Panthers Football. http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/1123PIR15.mp3 […]

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/1123PEAK15.mp3 Pitt gets 8th win of season, now 6-1 in the ACC. 7-0 this season when they run the ball more than 40 times. Pitt attendance still ugly, will take time to build trust with fans back up. From Pitt PR- PITT (8-3, 6-1 ACC) vs. MIAMI (7-4, 4-3) November 27, 2015 • Noon, ET […]

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/1119TR15.mp3 Are Steelers fans happy with being 6-4 into the bye week? Are the Pirates going to trade Neil Walker? Pens back in action tonight, will Malkin stay hot? http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/1119PITT15.mp3 Panthers Assistant Coach Brandin Knight joins Junker, Laird and Benz to talk about the trip to Japan, the decision to cancel the game at halftime […]