Before we get into today’s entry, there are a couple items I want to address in the world of sports. Juan Soto signed a 15 years, $765 million deal with the New York Mets last night—unfortunately, the Pirates’ hypothetical offer of 765 years, $15 million was not quite enough to convince one of the hottest… Read more

As Russell Wilson took the final knee to solidify the Steelers’ 44-38 victory over the division rival Bengals in Cincinnati, I admit that I was still in shock. The Steelers’ offense—which, despite the team’s now 9-3 record, had been inconsistent at best entering Sunday’s contest—was responsible for thirty-seven points, tied for the most points the… Read more

Zach greets Mike Tomlin, Arthur Smith, and Teryl Austin at the Steelers’ Practice Facility, 2024, colorized.  Four days later, you would think that a loss in the elements to a division rival would no longer sting—especially with the Steelers sitting at 8-3, a game ahead of the Baltimore Ravens (who play the Chargers tonight on… Read more

And…exhale. Do me a favor: inhale and exhale again, because that Steelers-Ravens game was nothing short of physically miserable until Najee Harris inched his way past the line-to-gain for the game-clinching first down in the 18-16 victory.  The NFL never ceases to amaze me, to puzzle me, to inexplicably exhibit the same Achilles heels for… Read more

Photo taken by yours truly at the David Gilmour concert at Madison Square Garden, November 9th, 2024 When Russell Wilson perfectly executed a hard count with 1:02 remaining yesterday to draw Washington defensive lineman Johnny Newton offsides on 4th and 1 at midfield and seal a 28-27 victory over the 7-2 Commanders, a sigh of… Read more

For legal reasons, the above picture is not an accurate representation of my current feelings. Tomorrow, November 5th, is a big day for two reasons: 1). The first official College Football Playoff rankings will be revealed, and 2). The NFL trade deadline will come to pass. Everything else (besides the Penguins-Islanders game at 7:30PM) is… Read more

If you had told me before the NFL season began that the Steelers would be 6-2 heading into their bye week—especially with the injuries all along the offensive line—I would have taken that, no questions asked. Remember that, coming into the season, Russell Wilson was expected to be the starting quarterback in week 1 until… Read more

Sometimes, in this business (from which I make zero money), you look back on some things that you have said, and realize that an apology may be in order.  Such is the case after last night. On Sunday Night Football, against a 2-4 New York Jets team that recently added star wide receiver Davante Adams… Read more

As Justin Fields’ knee hit the turf on the Raiders’ 26-yard line at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, the book closed on a commanding 32-13 Steelers’ victory over a very short-handed Las Vegas Raiders team, bringing their record to 4-2. It was not pretty at times, but, for once, fans’ hearts were not in their… Read more

Full disclosure: I did not watch the entire Steeler game last night. A weather delay that lasts 85 minutes (especially for a primetime game) will do that. As a result, I will only adjudicate on what I did watch and some of what I read on social media. Regardless of what I saw with my… Read more