http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/cheerleaderssteelersdeftenn.mp3 The Steelers defense may be better than we had a right to expect coming off of last year. Bud Dupree and Stephon Tuitt may be the reasons why.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/DUQkeith.mp3 The Duquesne men’s basketball team is about to embark on an interesting season as it gets displaced from its home arena. The non-conference schedule is out. And it is demanding. Plus six new players are on board. Tim Benz discusses all of those topics with coach Keith Dambrot.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/madden826.mp3 In this week’s Cheerleaders “Madden Monday,” Mark Madden of 105.9 the X joins me to discuss the Steelers preseason win, Andrew Luck’s retirement, Antonio Brown’s helmet scheme, the Pirates win streak, and the virtues of White Claw.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/CheerleadersLEVZeke823.mp3 Le’Veon Bell was supposed to “reset the bar” when it comes to running back contracts. Maybe he did. But it doesn’t look like it’s happening the way he wanted.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/Erickson823.mp3 Ready for your fantasy football draft? Didn’t think so. Fulfill your fantasy at Cheerleaders! Get some last minute tips from the best in the business, Jeff Erickson of Rotowire. We get into some baseball talk too.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/CheerCARwireKAEPNERICK.mp3 As the virtue signaling continues surrounding Colin Kaepernick, here are some actual football items to keep in mind.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/jbpretitans.mp3 Former WTAE anchor Jon Burton joins me to look at the Titans. Jon is in Nashville now, and the Steelers are heading there to play a preseason game Sunday night. We talk about their playoff chances, the QB situation, and how Mike Vrabel is working out as a head coach.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/CHEERLEADERStannerHUDOSN.mp3 Looking for an option at tight end for the Steelers? I’ve got one. And you’ve already seen him play.