14 Jan
published in category: College Sports on Wednesday, January 14th, 2015 – 2:03 pm
Penn State Writer Chris Adamski talks to PSU Wrestling Coach Cael Sanderson about winning four National Championships in a row and then talks to ESPN Host Cory Giger about Penn State Football.
13 Jan
published in category: Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday, January 13th, 2015 – 1:22 pm
Keith Butler has been promoted to the position of defensive coordinator, the team announced today. Financial terms of the three-year contract were not disclosed.
“We are excited to announce Keith Butler as our defensive coordinator,” Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin said. “Keith has been an integral part of our defensive game planning and schemes for several years and we look forward to him moving into the role of calling the defense. His passion and energy will be important to us taking the next steps to being one of the top defenses in the NFL.”
Butler joined the Steelers in 2003 and had served as the team’s linebackers coach through the 2014 season. Since his arrival he has coached the linebacking corps to earn 10 Pro Bowl selections, seven AP-All Pro first or second-team selections and three Steelers’ MVP honors. For his efforts during the 2008 season, Butler was named Linebackers Coach of the Year by Pro Football Weekly.
“It’s the dream of a lifetime,” said Butler. “There are only 32 of these jobs on this Earth. I am excited about the opportunity and I look forward to getting this process started immediately.”
He has also coached for the Cleveland Browns (1999-2002), Arkansas State (1998) and Memphis (1990-97). Butler played in the NFL for 10 seasons (1978-87) for the Seattle Seahawks. He still ranks second on the team’s all-time tackles list with 813.
13 Jan
published in category: Ike Taylor, Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday, January 13th, 2015 – 11:01 am
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13 Jan
published in category: Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday, January 13th, 2015 – 10:47 am
12 Jan
published in category: Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday, January 12th, 2015 – 3:35 pm
The Pittsburgh Pirates won contract rights at the end of December to negotiate a contract with South Korean superstar shortstop, Jung-Ho Kang. On Monday, the Pirates inked the Kang to their roster for 4 years, worth $16 million. Kang is coming off a huge year with his former team, the Nexen Heroes in which he hit .356 with 40 homeruns and 117 RBI’s.
With the Pirates making smaller splashes this offseason and picking up veterans like Corey Hart, Francisco Cervelli and bringing back fan-favorite, AJ Burnett, the Pirates look to continue their winning ways in 2015. The Bucs fell on hard times when they lost Russell Martin to free agency, but they have faith in Cervelli and backup Tony Sanchez. The Pirates dumped both players they had at first base in Ike Davis and Gaby Sanchez. It appears that the Pirates will go with Pedro Alvarez at first or possibly platoon him with Corey Hart.
One of the positions that the Buccos believe they could improve this offseason was shortstop. Jordy Mercer was the starter for majority of last year after a season of sharing the spot with Clint Barmes. Mercer showed signs of life in 2014, after he struggled early on, he turned out to hit .255 with 12 homeruns and 55 RBI’s. However, with the signing of Kang, it should be imminent for Mercer to return to the bench. Not saying that in a bad way as it is no fault of Mercer. He can now produce as a quality backup and player off the bench.
Speculation from a few weeks back believed that the Pirates would attempt playing Kang as a second or third baseman, but he would be coming off the bench. The Bucs should start Kang at shortstop and put his $4 million per year to work immediately. His numbers might not translate into the MLB like they did in South Korea, but if they can get 20-25 homeruns from the starting shortstop and 5-10 from Mercer off the bench, success will find its way into the Pirates’ clubhouse.
Jung-Ho Kang could turn the Pirates into a National League power and give them a serious shot at winning not only the NL Central division, but also the National League Pennant. However, we could also be sitting here a year from now wondering if it was the right decision to sign the South Korean star, but it would be nice to see this move pay off.
12 Jan
published in category: Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday, January 12th, 2015 – 1:11 pm
Jamey Carroll has joined the Pirates organization as a Special Assistant to the Baseball Operations staff.
A 12-year Major League veteran, Carroll was a member of Washington’s spring training roster last year. He began his big league career with Montreal in 2002 and made his last appearance in the Majors with Kansas City in 2013.
Carroll joins Kevin Young, also a Special Assistant to Baseball Operations, and Grady Little, Senior Advisor to Baseball Operations, who were added to the staff this off-season.
12 Jan
published in category: Sports Talk Radio on Monday, January 12th, 2015 – 12:35 pm
Pitt Assistant Coach Brandin Knight joins Ken Laird and Guy Junker to talk everything Pitt hoops plus Josh Taylor provides the inside scoop on Pitt’s new Offensive Coordinator.
12 Jan
published in category: Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday, January 12th, 2015 – 10:23 am
