Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news. Should the Steelers be using Justin Fields more in the red zone after his personal package of plays debuted in NFL Week 11 against the Ravens? Or should OC Arthur Smith stick with Russell Wilson in those situations? How much longer can Smith and coach Mike Tomlin …

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Brian Batko and Ray Fittipaldo report from practice ahead of the team's NFL Week 12 matchup with the Cleveland Browns. How does OC Arthur Smith plan to fix the red zone issues that manifested again in the win over the Ravens last week? Could we see more of Justin Fields when the threat of his running ability could hel…

On his weekly Chipped Ham & Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider welcomes former Pitt and Cleveland Browns offensive lineman Jason Pinkston to break down the rivals' NFL Week 12 matchup. Do T.J. Watt, Nick Herbig, Preston Smith and the Steelers' pass rush have the potential for a huge night with the Browns navigating injuries to key line…

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to news that Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes has won National League rookie of the year honors. Jason explains why he feels Skenes was deserving over the San Diego Padres' Jackson Merrill; how he expects Skenes to fair in NL Cy Young award voting against the Atlanta Braves…

On their weekly Pitt football mailbag video, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson answer reader questions. Among them: Could coach Pat Narduzzi be on the hot seat if the Panthers' losing skid continues through the end of the season? Is his apparent criticism of OC Kade Bell warranted? And should young offensive linemen get …

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports. Can the Steelers stay focused to beat the Cleveland Browns with a short week to prepare for the NFL Week 12 matchup on Thursday night? Or could there be a hangover from the emotional win over the Ravens? What did we learn about T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Minkah Fitzpatric…

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to react to the team's NFL Week 11 victory against the Baltimore Ravens. How much credit do coach Mike Tomlin and DC Teryl Austin deserve for their gameplan to stop Lamar Jacks…

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the Steelers' NFL Week 11 victory against the AFC North division rival Baltimore Ravens at Acrisure Stadium. How long can the good vibes of this victory last, with coach Mike Tomlin's team in prime position to win the division? What did T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Minka…

Post-Gazette sports writers Adam Bittner and Joe Starkey react live after the Steelers' NFL Week 11 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens at Acrisure Stadium. Were Russell Wilson, George Pickens, Mike Williams and Pat Freiermuth able to create more magic in the passing game? How did T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Minkah Fitzpatrick and the defense able to con…

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo react to a crucial NFL Week 11 victory against the AFC North rival Baltimore Ravens at Acrisure Stadium. How did T.J. Watt, Patrick Queen, Nick Herbig, Payton Wilson and the defense dominate Ravens QB Lamar Jackson yet again? Even with Derrick Henry in his backfield? What should we make …

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson break down the Panthers' 24-20 loss to Clemson on Saturday afternoon at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. What led to the Panthers' heartbreaking loss to the No. 17 Tigers? Who is ultimately responsible for the discipline issues and penalties that have plagued the Panthers all season?…

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson break down the Panthers' 86-62 win over West Virginia on Friday night at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh. How did the Panthers dominate the 191st edition of the basketball version of the Backyard Brawl? How did Pitt show maturity after Guillermo Diaz Graham took an elbow to the…

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter and Steelers inside Brian Batko take a final look at the massive AFC North matchup with the Ravens. Will Russell Wilson and Lamar Jackson make this a higher-scoring game than usual? Plus our final predictions for the biggest games …

On the Friday Q&A version of his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey breaks down how the Steelers can free up T.J. Watt against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday in Week 11 and how many wins it'll take to win the AFC North division crown. Plus, are the Penguins really selling this early in the season? And what should we …

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news. Is the Steelers' Minkah Fitzpatrick still worth his gaudy contract amid a pronounced downturn in takeaways? Are he and the Steelers' defense ready for the challenge of facing Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry and the Ravens in NFL Week 11? And what should we make of li…

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the Pirates' hiring of a new hitting coach (Matt Hague) and assistant pitching coach (Brent Strom.) How can Hague help hitters like Henry Davis, Ke'Bryan Hayes and Jack Suwinski, who struggled under Andy Haines? Can he get more out of stars like Bryan Reynolds and O…

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news. What should the Steelers' new expected win total be after their 7-2 start, with an NFL Week 11 showdown with the Baltimore Ravens looming? Is 11 or 12 a fair baseline now that Russell Wilson has invigorated the offense? Could the additions of Mike Williams and Pre…

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian insider Joel Haas react to attacks on the Nittany Lions' No. 4 ranking in the AP and College Football Playoff polls from numerous critics including Sports Illustrated's Pat Forde. Are their critiques of Penn State's lack of big wins fair? Or are there ju…

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to break down QB Russell Wilson's game ahead of a pivotal NFL Week 11 matchup with the AFC North rival Baltimore Ravens. Does Wilson get enough credit for how he distributes the ball to numerous targets, including Ge…

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey ponders coach Mike Tomlin's resume for NFL coach of the year ahead of his team's NFL Week 11 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens. How much credit does he deserve for a 7-2 start? For decisions that include choosing Russell Wilson over Justin Fields at quarterback? Managing rece…

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news. Is the Steelers' rivalry with the Ravens still one of the best in the NFL? How will Patrick Queen and Diontae Johnson changing sidelines impact the bad blood between the two teams beginning with their Week 11 matchup? How does Russell Wilson matchup with Lamar Jac…

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo react to coach Mike Tomlin's news conference Tuesday at the team's South Side facility ahead of an NFL Week 11 matchup with the AFC North rival Baltimore Ravens. What's the latest on Alex Highsmith after his injury against the Washington Commanders? And how will the improving health of N…

On their weekly Pitt basketball mailbag video, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson answer reader questions. Among them: What are the best and worst things coach Jeff Capel's team has going for it heading into a crucial Backyard Brawl rivalry matchup with West Virginia? Are Jaland Lowe, Ishmael Leggett and the Panthers read…

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the Penguins' disastrous 7-1 loss to the Dallas Stars on Monday night at PPG Paints Arena. Are the players ignoring coach Mike Sullivan's message, particularly on the defensive end? And does Fenway Sports Group need to consider a change if poor results continue, des…

On his weekly Chipped Ham & Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes Vinny Cerrato of 105.7 The Fan in Baltimore, a former Commanders executive, to react to the team's NFL Week 10 victory against Washington and look ahead to a key AFC North battle this week against the rival Baltimore Ravens. Can Russell Wilson, George P…

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news. Is the Steelers' defense a concern after lapses in the secondary from guys including Joey Porter Jr. and Minkah Fitzpatrick in NFL Week 10 against the Washington Commanders? Or was the pass rush success from T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Preston Smith and others encoura…

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to react to the NFL Week 10 victory against Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders. How dangerous can this offense be with Russell Wilson's quick-strike ability? Is the i…

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the Steelers' NFL Week 10 victory against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. How important was this win for the teams' AFC North division hopes with divisional play looming soon? How much credit do T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward deserve for making plays late…

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo recap the team's NFL Week 10 victory against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. What did Russell Wilson, George Pickens, Jaylen Warren, Najee Harris and the offense prove in rallying from a double-digit, second-half deficit? How big of a difference maker can Mike Williams be…

Post-Gazette sports writers Adam Bittner and Paul Zeise react live after the Steelers' NFL Week 10 matchup with the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. Were Russell Wilson and George Pickens able to keep the passing game's momentum going? What about Najee Harris in the running game? What difference did trade acquisitions Mike Williams and P…

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Christopher Carter break down the Panthers' 24-19 loss to Virginia on Saturday night from Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. The guys break down what exactly went wrong for Pitt in dropping its second straight defeat of the season and look at how the Panthers' deteriorating quarterback play has sunk the …

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news and looks forward to the weekend's Steelers game against the Commanders. Plus, Paul checks in on the Penguins during their most recent tailspin.Από τον Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko to discuss all things Steelers-Commanders for Week 10. Are the Steelers legitimate AFC contenders coming off their bye and after making two NFL trade deadline deals for Mike Willi…

On the Friday episode of First 10, Post-Gazette columnist Jason Mackey reacts to Penguins coach Mike Sullivan's comments after another blowout loss. Did he indirectly call out Erik Karlsson for a lack of effort? Plus, thoughts on the Steelers' trip to Washington, Penn State's running game, what to do with Andrew McCutchen and what the Pirates might…

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news. What changes will Mike Tomlin need to make if the Steelers are going to capture thee AFC North title? Will the Commanders be as big of a test as they seem in Week 10? And where do Pitt and Penn State go after their first losses of the season?…

On the Thursday episode of First 10 presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Jason Mackey discusses how much trust Steelers GM Omar Khan has earned after the way he's built his team. Should fans believe he knows what he's doing with Mike Williams and Preston Smith? Plus, five questions for the Steelers' second half, including Russell Wilson, Najee H…

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news, starting around 6 p.m.: Does Steelers QB Russell Wilson have enough weapons to make his offense truly dangerous after the trade with the New York Jets for Mike Williams? Or is it still lacking the playmakers be be considered a serious Super Bowl contender? What wi…

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian insider Joel Haas to react to last week's loss to Ohio State and look ahead to this weekend's matchup against Washington in the annual white out game at Beaver Stadium. How big is coach James Franklin's receiver problem after the group combined for …

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey welcomes 93.7 The Fan's Jeff Hathhorn to react to a range of Pittsburgh sports topics. Is WR Mike Williams from the New York Jets or Preston Smith from the Green Bay Packers the more significant addition for the Steelers at the NFL trade deadline? Where do James Franklin and …

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to react to GM Omar Khan's moves at the NFL trade deadline. How much does the addition of Mike Williams via the New York Jets help the receiving corps? Will Preston Smith bo…

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise welcomes Steelers insider Brian Batko to react live at 5 p.m. to the team's moves at the NFL trade deadline, including the trade with the New York Jets for receiver Mike Williams. Did GM Omar Khan do enough to help Russell Wilson, George Pickens, Najee Harris and the offense? Did he address the growing depth…

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo react to coach Mike Tomlin's weekly news conference ahead of the team's NFL Week 10 matchup with the Washington Commanders. Note: This video was recorded before the trade with the New York Jets for receiver Mike Williams, and the deal with the Green Bay Packers for Preston Smith. How muc…

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to Pitt basketball's season-opening win Monday vs. Radford. Is this coach Jeff Capel's deepest roster since arriving in Pittsburgh? And how good can the lead scoring duo of Jaland Lowe and Ishmael Leggett be in 2024-25 as they take on bigger roles following the departu…

On their weekly Pitt football mailbag podcast, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson answer reader questions. Among them: What is Panthers coach Pat Narduzzi's biggest problem following a blowout loss to SMU and with tough games against Clemson, Louisville and Boston College looming? Is it quarterback Eli Holstein's play? Or…

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to preview what they might do at the NFL trade deadline Tuesday. Will GM Omar Khan finally add a true No. 2 receiver behind George Pickens? Why does the Las Vegas Raiders' Jako…

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to a busy weekend of ugly college football for Pitt and Penn State. Were the Nittany Lions outplayed by the Buckeyes in a 20-13 loss at Beaver Stadium? Or was James Franklin outcoached? Why didn't Tyler Warren see the ball on a late-game possession inside the 5-yard li…

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Christopher Carter break down the Panthers' 48-25 loss to Syracuse on Saturday, with Stephen reporting from Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas. What went wrong for the Panthers? What led to Pitt's defenders missing so many tackles, and how can defensive coordinator Randy Bates, Pat Narduzzi and the rest…

Post-Gazette sports editor and fantasy football analyst Chris Dell breaks down his favorite players to start and sit at every position ahead of Week 9 using his top 150 rankings cheat sheet and positional tiers. Host Dalton Brown runs through the players that Chris is higher and lower on vs. the FantasyPros Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR) and looks…

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko to take stock of the team's standing in the AFC title race. Does the combo of Russell Wilson, George Pickens and Najee Harris make the Steelers' offense a threat to Patrick Mahome…

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the Penguins' 2-1 victory against the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night at PPG Paints Arena. Did captain Sidney Crosby and his team have a breakthrough offensively after a long losing skid? Or was this a fluke result? Is Mike Sullivan doing a better job of getting the…