http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/CHEERLEADERSNINERSdefense.mp3 In the wake of a weird game in San Francisco, you can understand why the reactions from Niners and Steelers fans are vasty different towards their defenses this week…despite five takeaways by the Steelers.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/MarkAllen.mp3 Penn State running back transfer Mark Allen is blowing up at Duquesne.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/CHEERLEADERSclevstruggles.mp3 Yes, things have been bad in Pittsburgh so far this NFL season. But the highly hyped Browns are having a rough go of it as well.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/DanhoardMNF19.mp3 The Steelers may finally get a win this week. They play the Bengals after all. Cincinnati play-by-play man Dan Hoard joins me to look at this mega-battle of 0-3 teams coming up Monday night.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/CheerleadersSFbadDef.mp3 A lot of Steelers fans are mad at the offense for playing poorly against the 49ers. With good reason. But despite their forced turnovers, the defense had some costly moments too.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/Madden922.mp3 In this week’s Cheerleaders “Madden Monday” podcast, Mark Madden and Tim Benz figure out why things have gone so wrong for the Steelers. They discuss Pitt’s thrilling win over UCF. And they look at Penguins stories from training camp.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/FRIcheerTITANS.mp3 NFL roughing the passer calls are just comical now. Thursday night proved that beyond a doubt.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/SFpodcast.mp3 Before the Steelers leave for San Francisco, hear Mason Rudolph speak about making his starting debut. Also, Matt Feiler discusses the offensive line and Keith Butler welcomes Minkah Fitzpatrick.