Pitt Panther Rants and other Sports Rant

Well it was all too good to be true. After a big win at a SEC opponent, Pitt loses at home to a MAC Opponent. I relive the horror and sympathize with the fans on their frustrations. I then recap the rest of the games of this past weekend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

There’s supposedly “mutual interest” between James Franklin and USC. I think it’s his agent talking. I discuss how Penn State can afford to pay him or lose him. Pitt takes on Western Michigan and I’m feeling good about the running game. I give my thoughts on the rest of the games for the weekend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...

Pitt did something on Saturday we never thought they’d ever do….win at a P5. They did and we feel great. I take a look at the rest of the the ACC games that happened over the weekend along with everything else. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The NFL kicked off last night and it was a good first game. TJ Watt and the Steelers finally agreed to an extension. The Big 12 has officially expanded. Could UConn have been invited if they stayed in the AAC? Pitt takes on Tennessee and I’m not really optimistic given history. I do give some reasons to be optimistic. I also talk about the other college games happening in...

We had our first real weekend of college football and it was immaculate! The ACC didn’t have a great weekend and there was Coastal Chaos. The Big 12 may be going to sixteen teams and TJ Watt still hasn’t got his extension with the Steelers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Juju Smith-Schuster just loves getting on some folks’ nerves. I give my thoughts on him walking on crates. The Big 12 is expanding and I talk about how vital they are for the P5. I predict the 2021 ACC Conference along with this weekend’s football predictions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

The ACC, Big Ten, and PAC-12 formed an “Alliance”. I give my perspective on it and why we shouldn’t be too excited over it. Pitt Football starts on Saturday. I give my predictions and talk about the team as well. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Paris Ford was cut by the Rams. What’s next for him? I give my NCAA College Football Conference predictions. The Steelers backup debate seems to be an emotional one for some. In the end, it’s who they trust with the offense. I also give my take on COVID and Masks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...

There was rumors and excitement about Pitt adding Sheetz to their campus. It was false and I talk about the presence of Sheetz in Western Pennsylvania. SEC adds Oklahoma and Texas. What’s next for the Big 12? Will a super-conference finally form? Simone Biles withdrew for her competition and folks all of sudden wanted to care about the Olympics. See Privacy Policy at https://ar...

Pitt Football added another commitment this month, and Kenny Pickett launched his own brand.  I talk about the NIL that’s allowing college athletes to make money of their name/image/likeness. The Milwaukee Bucks won the NBA title and this could be good for the league in the long run. Oklahoma and Texas are supposedly talking the SEC about joining the league. Not sure why i...

I talk about my birthday and 4th of July weekend. Pitt Football ended June with six more commitments. NBA Finals are also underway. Sha’Carri Richardson won’t be competing in the Olympics. Can this be resolved for the future. I close out by talking ESPN Drama. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

Pitt Football Recruiting is doing their usual for the month of June. Pitt Hoops landed a commitment as well but not without controversy. I talk about my Father’s Day weekend and the loss of my grandfather. I close out talking NBA and NHL playoffs. 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 Pitt Baseball getting snubbed from the NCAA Tournament. Pitt Hoops gets a transfer and Pitt Football gets another kicker. I talk Pittsburgh Penguins and the NBA Playoffs. I finish up with Naomi Osaka leaving the French Open. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

My family came into town for the first time since 2019. I talk about the visit and my experiences with fixing home computers. Phil Mickelson won another PGA, the NHL playoffs are under way along with the NBA. Pitt Basketball lost their star player to the NBA draft, but gained a JUCO Commit. John Hugley has returned to Pitt basketball as well. Did Pitt soccer do a Pitting?...

My Cinco De Mayo Podcast uploaded over a week later. I talk Pitt Football players and the NFL Draft 2021. The Petersen Events Center is getting upgrades. I get buzzed off margaritas taking about the older woman groping me for fixing her gate. My kids moved out and I talk about adjusting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...

I start out by talking the NFL Draft which l’ll end up following on Twitter. Pitt Women’s Volleyball finished in the Elite Eight. I talk about the Pitt Spring Game and Pitt Hoops. I finish up by ranting about the Homestead Waterfront. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Aaron Donald supposedly got himself into an altercation in the South Side of Pittsburgh. Pitt Women’s Volleyball is in the Sweet 16. I close out the podcast by talking Burger King and other fast food. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

NCAA Tournament is done. It wasn’t much of a game. I talk about the job Mark Few has done at Gonzaga. James Conner signs with Arizona and it’s a good move for him. Pitt Spring game is coming up and I talk attendance jokes along with other Pitt happenings. I also discuss the resurrection of Burger King. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

I talk March Madness and the upcoming games. I talk Jamie Dixon and TCU/UCLA. What haunted Jamie at Pitt is haunting him at TCU. It’s also been 5 years since Jamie Dixon left. Was it worth it? Pitt Football may found itself another DJ Turner. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Talk random things happening around Pitt. Players leaving Pitt Hoops, Pitt Wrestling had an over great weekend, Pitt baseball and Women’s Volleyball are rolling, and Pitt Soccer won a thriller. I wrecked off Snoop Dogg’s wine last weekend and give me thoughts on March Madness. I close out the podcast with Deshaun Watson talk. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...

Au’diese Toney and Pitt Basketball have parted ways. Jeff Capel has lost an entire recruiting class in a year and I’m trying to make sense of it all. I talked Houston Sports and what is going on with Deshaun Watson. The NFL players want their league to be like the NFL. Until they get a backbone, it’ll never happen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

Xavier Johnson has entered the transfer portal. What’s next for Jeff Capel and Pitt Hoops? Similar issues haunted Capel at Oklahoma. Are we seeing the same?  Ben Roethlisberger is back next season which isn’t a bad thing. Steelers need a QB, but they need one for the future. I close the show by talking about what happened in Houston with the snow. See Privacy Policy a...

I give my thoughts on the Super Bowl and I watched it at a bar! Marty Schottenheimer passed away and LeSean McCoy retired. I also talk Valentine’s Day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Pitt Hoops pulled itself out of 3 game losing skid. I talk Pitt Recruiting and the recent coaching changes. I finish off the podcast with Super Bowl predictions. 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 after a Two Month hiatus. I talk NFL in terms of the Steelers, Texans, etc. Big Ben is returning, but the Steelers should make a move for Deshaun Watson if possible.  I talk Pitt Hoops along with Pitt Football. I give my thoughts on the 2020 Football season and their 2021 Football schedule. I’m single again and I talk about what I’ve been dealing with. See Pr...