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On the Monday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo analyze the NFL Week 1 victory against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Why was QB Aaron Rodgers able to have so much success in his Steelers' debut? Despite an offensive line that struggled to protect...

Post-Gazette insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo react to the Steelers' NFL Week 1 victory against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. How valuable has Chris Boswell become to coach Mike Tomlin after nailing field goals from 56 and 60 yards? The latter of which proving to be the game-winner. What should we make of Aaron Rodgers' prolific first outing within Arthur Smi...

Post-Gazette sports writers Adam Bittner and Paul Zeise react live after the Steelers' NFL Week 1 matchup with the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. How did Aaron Rodgers look in his Steelers debut? How did he mesh with targets including DK Metcalf, Calvin Austin III, Roman Wilson, Jonnu Smith, Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington? Was the new-look defense solid with names...

Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian Penn State insiders Isaiah Maldonado and Lyle Alenstein break down the Nittany Lions' 34-0 win over Florida International on Saturday at Beaver Stadium. Why was the third-down battle the key to the Nittany Lions' slow start on offense after basically doing whatever they wanted against Nevada in Week 1? And how did QB Drew Allar adjust and lead a balanced attack in the...

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable react postgame after the Panthers' 45-17 win over Central Michigan on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium. What led to QB Eli Holstein having another solid game statistically, and should fans be concerned about some turnover snafus leading into tougher games like next week's Backyard Brawl and the ensuing ACC schedule? How was the Pitt defense...

On the Saturday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder and Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Brian Batko talk Cam Heyward's contract dispute and then give predictions/keys to win for the Steelers-Jets Week 1 matchup on Sunday. Did the Steelers call Heyward's bluff throughout these contract negotiations about him potentially not playing S...

Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey joins host Adam Bittner to react to Penn State football's victory against Nevada and forward to a Week 2 matchup with Florida International. Are Dani Dennis-Sutton and DC Jim Knowles the pieces the Nittany Lions need to form a College Football Playoff national championship caliber defense? What did Drew Allar prove in distributing the ball to a bunch of r...

On the Friday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder and Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey to take stock of DK Metcalf's role with the Steelers. Is he actually the most important player on the team? Despite the presence of Aaron Rodgers, Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt and Jaylen Ramsey? Should his contract elevate the pressure fo...

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable look ahead to the Panthers' matchup against Central Michigan on Saturday. After a dominant performance by Eli Holstein against Duquesne in their season opener, how will he react to the Chippewas defense? Should Kyle Louis be concerned about the run game? How will Kade Bell use the receiving group to keep his offense on the field? And wh...

Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey joins host Adam Bittner to react to the Pirates' run of success over the past couple of weeks, culminating in a series win against the defending World Serie champion Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday. Could this hot streak save GM Ben Cherington's job despite the ugly start to the year? Will Bob Nutting believe in the direction he's set, especially on the p...

Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey joins host Adam Bittner to react to Pitt football's season-opening beating of Duquesne and look ahead to a Week 2 matchup with Central Michigan. Is Eli Holstein proving he belongs in the conversation with Miami's Carson Beck and Clemson's Cade Klubnik as the best QBs in the ACC? Should coach Pat Narduzzi and OC Kade Bell be concerned about the lack of rus...

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Live around 5 p.m., Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise gives his predictions for the NFL season that begins Thursday night. What will the Steelers' final record be with Aaron Rodgers, Jalen Ramsey, DK Metcalf and Jonnu Smith joining T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward and Jaylen Warren in the fold? Will Mike Tomlin finally secure a long-awaited playoff victory? And which teams does Paul like to challenge...

In this episode of their Serving Up Pitt volleyball podcast, Post-Gazette insider Abby Schnable and former Panthers player Cat Flood break down the team's performances from the past weekend against No. 25 TCU and No. 7 Arizona State. How did the Panthers look so dominant in two top-25 wins after an 0-2 start to the season? Why did the block improve so much and show its best performances in those t...

On his weekly Chipped Ham & Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes former offensive lineman Willie Colon to preview the 2025 NFL season and the NFL Week 1 matchup with the New York Jets. What did Willie see from the young offensive line at training camp? And what are his expectations for guys including Troy Fautanu, Broderick Jones, Mason McCormick and Zach Frazie...

Post-Gazette high school sports insider Keith Barnes speaks to Leechburg senior running back Tim Andrasy after his huge night against Beth-Center that earned him PG WPIAL and City League athlete of the week honors. Tim explains what went into his seven-touchdown night against Beth-Center, which included a kick return score and a whopping 310 yards on the ground. The guys also discuss the reasons w...

Post-Gazette high school sports insider Matt Press speaks to Morgan Gesinski of Mount Pleasant girls soccer, the PG's WPIAL and City League athlete of the week. He gets her reaction to a three-goal performance this past week against Hopewell, which included the 100th goal of her career. She also explains why Robert Morris was the school for her to continue here career with in the college ranks sta...

Live around 5 p.m., Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise gives his thoughts on Teryl Austin's future as defensive coordinator Should the long-time assistant be coaching for his job in 2025? After struggles against elite teams late last season and Mike Tomlin's "historic" label for this year's unit? Can he successfully put new pieces like Jalen Ramsey, Darius Slay Jr. and Derrick Harm...

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac & Ray Fittipaldo recap a busy day of Steelers player comments after practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. They explain how QB Aaron Rodgers addressed questions about his past with the New York Jets, the team he'll face in NFL Week 1 on Sunday; why Rodgers believes in his current options at receiver and tight end including DK Metcalf, Jonnu Smith...

On the Wednesday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette insider Christopher Carter to preview the defense's NFL Week 1 matchup with the New York Jets. Are Justin Fields, Breece Hall and the Jets' offensive line a worthy early test of coach Mike Tomlin, GM Omar Khan and their attempts to rebuild the team's run de...

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to Cam Heyward's latest refusal to commit to playing in NFL Week 1 against the New York Jets amid a contract dispute with GM Omar Khan's front office. Is Heyward serious? Or is he just continuing to posture until kickoff in hopes of pressuring the team into a deal? Is whatever raise he could secure worth it in terms of fan backlash to his demands? An...

Post-Gazette insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo report from the Mike Tomlin news conference and Steelers practice at the team's UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. What will the absence of Derrick Harmon mean to the defensive line? Especially with Cam Heyward still threatening to possibly hold out for NFL Week 1 against the New York Jets, which would leave the group thin beyond Keeanu Benton and Yahy...

On the Tuesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey welcomes insider Ray Fittipaldo to react to the team's new three-year contract with RB Jaylen Warren. Were coach Mike Tomlin and GM Omar Khan right to lock the veteran up through 2027? Especially on the heels of the third-round selection of Kaleb Johnson i...

Post-Gazette Pitt Panthers insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable react to coach Par Narduzzi's injury updates on key offensive and defensive line players ahead of the football team's matchup with Central Michigan this weekend. Could right tackle Ryan Baer return quickly after missing the latte portions of the win against Duquesne with what Narduzzi described as a "stinger"? How con...

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Colin Beazley gives the latest updates on the Pirates minor league system, as top prospects Konnor Griffin and Esmerlyn Valdez are leading Double-A Altoona to their first playoff berth since 2018. Valdez and pitcher Wilber Dotel earned Eastern League Player and Pitcher of the Week honors, the first time two Altoona players have done that since 2012. Beazley also discus...