Pitt Panther Rants and other Sports Rant

Pitt Hoops wraps up their first season under Jeff Capel. Pitt parred ways with Dick Groat and it was probably the right time. I was able to capture the moment for Pitt fans. I wrap up with talking about Le’Veon Bell and the Steelers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pitt Hoops finally wins again. I talk about the departing seniors and how I wish we could have Wilson-Frame for another year. Antonio Brown departs the Steelers and people are mad. In the end, both parties got what they wanted. Are the players winning the battle? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steelers tried to trade AB to Buffalo but fail. I suggest they make all make up and play together. It would be a better story. The Bears sign Chris Blewitt and I talk about the kickers the Steelers have had. TCU got themselves mentioned in a scandal, but I doubt Jamie Dixon has to worry. I close out talking Vanderbilt being 0-17 in SEC play. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...

Pitt Hoops drops another. The reason for losing games is complex because they lose in so many areas. Better days are ahead for men’s and women’s Hoops. Spring training is back, which means more bitching about the Pirates. Despite the bitching, the fans will always attend. I also talk Steelers/Antonio Brown. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

Pitt Hoops drops another one. Pitt Football picks up a grad transfer from Rutgers. He could work out considering Rutgers sucks. I also talk Bob Kraft and the local media beef going on. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pitt drops another one, this time to Georgia Tech. They can’t seem to put it all together. Zion Williamson had a freak accident with an exploding shoe, bringing out the “pay college athletes” crowd. I also talk about Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown. Finish the podcast off with Jussie Smollett. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

Pitt Hoops drops another and they’re just going to keep taking lumps. I talk about the NBA All-Star game and Dunl contest. NFL and Kaepernick settle. Who won and what’s next? Jayson Braddock wrote an article about the “Death of the NFL”. I give my thoughts on what he wrote. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...

Pitt Hoops drops another game, but lands a recruit. Antonio Brown announces his departure despite still being under contract. What else is new? Also talking the New Football League: The AAF. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Talking Pitt Recruiting and Pat Narduzzi Tweetgate. I also talk Heather Lyke and the NBA Trades. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Talking Super Bowl and some Pitt stuff. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Talking Pitt Hoops and the Super Bowl See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

All Star Games used to have meanings at one time. I talk about that and some All Star memories. Pitt Hoops lost at Louisville. Jan-Feb is always a tough period for College Hoops. I also talk Lamont Wade and the state of Amateurism. Then I finish with some Super Bowl talk. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The loss to Syracuse knocked us all back to reality. Does this mean this season is done? Plenty of more fun to come for Pitt Hoops. Pitt Football hires a receivers coach. I also talk to NFL conspiracies as well. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pitt Hoops has been off to a big start in ACC Play. Pitt is done handing out wins. Pitt Football hires a new offensive coordinator. Also talking Lamont Wade and the Clemson visit to the White House. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I talk about my dumb tweet that’s gone viral and making my mentions miserable. You play, you pay. I talk Pitt Hoops win over Louisville and how bad Jeff Capel wanted this game. Could this be the turning point? I talk NFL coaching changes and recap the year in college football. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

Shawn Watson and Kevin Sherman are gone. This was no surprise to anyone. I’m just surprised it actually happened. I recap the 2018 football season as well. Cam Johnson returned and the local media made it more than what it was. I also talk Bama-Clemson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pitt loses another bowl game where they dominate everything but the scoreboard. So what’s next? Dana heads to Houston instead of staying in Morgantown. Georgia May have been number three, but they didn’t take care of business. I finish up with the Steelers drama. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I’m back from holiday break talking movies. I give my thoughts of the upcoming Sun Bowl against Stanford. I also talk about what needs to happen on offense next year. Finally, some Steelers talk. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two players from the Stallings era leave Pitt. James Conner and Aaron Donald make the Pro Bowl. I also talk about the early signing day for football along with Bryce Love sitting out the Sun Bowl. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As bowl season is here, Pitt is recruiting. They’re dealing with decommits thanks to Mack Brown. I talk about Brown’s time at Texas. People want Mike Tomlin fired, but it won’t be easy to do if at all. I talk about Pitt Hoops players transferring and Heisman talk. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

December has been long month in Pittsburgh sports regardless of your team. I talk about Pitt Football and the decommits/transfers. Pitt Hoops has lost 3 of their last 4 which is actually a good thing in terms of reality. The Steelers are in a funk as well. I also talk ACC Bowls and Baseball Hall of Fame. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...

Pitt lost the ACC title game as expected, but the overall effort was disappointing mostly on offense. This was good experience for Pat Narduzzi to see where his program is at and what he needs to do next. I talk memories of the previous Sun Bowl and how overrated the PAC12 is. WVU laughed at our bowl arrangement only to end up in a more crappier Bowl slot . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...

I talk a little more about the Miami game and how it resonates for Pitt this Saturday facing Clemson. Also talk about the 2016 game and how Pitt will need to duplicate that effort against Clemson again. Pitt Basketball is off a decent start despite the heartbreaker at 14th ranked Iowa. Better days are ahead. I also talk about the coaching carousel starting up. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...

Pitt faced a Top 5 defense on Saturday and maybe this was a blessing in disguise as we prepare for Clemson. Will it prepare us for disappointment or fix issues? I talk about this past weekend’s college games and some NFL. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thanksgiving is upon us which begs the question: does anyone really eat salad on Thanksgiving? I’m still enjoying the ACC Coastal Championship despite the injury to Morrissey. I talk the Miami game and how this could be a tough one. TCU lost a buy game, but Dixon has a Top 10 class coming in. I talk this weekend’s games and some Steelers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor...