03 Jun
published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Monday, June 3rd, 2019 – 8:46 pm
I’m not a fan of the idea of more NFL playoff teams….but it makes sense for one reason.
03 Jun
published in category: Huddle Up with Gus on Monday, June 3rd, 2019 – 5:00 am
Mike Ditka, the former Pitt All-American and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, grew up wanting to be a dentist.
“That didn’t work out, you can tell,” he told Gus Frerotte in the first part of this week’s “Huddle Up with Gus” podcast.
Ditka tells the story of trying out for his high school football team during his sophomore year at Aliquippa.
“I was 5-foot-7, 120 pounds,” he said. “You can understand I got my butt whipped. I was going to quit.”
He didn’t, though. And by not quitting, he learned some value lessons that led him to become one of the most iconic figures in NFL history.
“It’s been a heck of a run. Everything, to me, has been setting goals and reaching goals,” he said. “Find out what you have to do to reach the goals you’re trying to reach. I don’t care how much practice it takes.
“If you want it bad enough, you’ll find a way to get there.”
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Coming Tuesday: Part 2 with Mike Ditka
30 May
published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Thursday, May 30th, 2019 – 11:26 pm
Fulfill your fantasy at Cheerleaders in the Strip! It’s our weekly fantasy sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of Rotowire. We look at Derek Dietrich as fantasy sleeper and Pittsburgh villain. Two Pirates hitters are creeping up on people. And Jeff gives you dynasty draft tips.
30 May
published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Thursday, May 30th, 2019 – 8:42 am
Is Phil Kessel getting traded or not? If so what will the Penguins get in exchange? Lots of opinions are flying in Pittsburgh, across the USA and Canada.
29 May
published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Wednesday, May 29th, 2019 – 6:33 pm
Jay Gruden had a tremendous spin on a question about the potential of “Hard Knocks” coming to Washington. Guess where he suggested HBO check out instead!
29 May
published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Wednesday, May 29th, 2019 – 12:08 am
Pittsburgh comedian Steve Byrne is at the Improv tonight. We talked about his show, his two upcoming movies, and his passion for Pittsburgh sports.
28 May
published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Tuesday, May 28th, 2019 – 5:17 pm
Different stories are creeping out about the tone of NFL CBA negotiations. For me it’s harder to believe the good news than the bad news.
28 May
published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Tuesday, May 28th, 2019 – 8:39 am
Mark Madden of 105.9 the X joins me for this week’s “Madden Monday.” We talk about the failed Phil Kessel trade, Mitch Keller’s debut, Joey Porter’s big mouth, the Stanley Cup Finals, and NHL replay.