The Fan At Night

-Austin starts off with Saint Francis announcing their departure from D-1 sports in 2026 and going to D-3. He shares all of his thoughts along what it means for that university and its students, and other schools in Pennsylvania. Austin also explains the possible money/NIL aspects of this move, as well. -Apparently the incoming freshman athletes into Saint Francis were not given any sort of warnin...

-Austin Bechtold shares his immediate thoughts!

Austin starts off with Saint Francis announcing their departure from D-1 sports in 2026 and going to D-3. He shares all of his thoughts along what it means for that university and its students, and other schools in Pennsylvania. Austin also explains the possible money/NIL aspects of this move, as well.

Phones calls and Pirates talk

Donny talks about the Pirates' lineup, offseason, and his prediction for the end of year record.

-NCAA tournament action!, -Robert Morris takes on Alabama, -Steelers/Aaron Rodgers saga continues -Guests include: Mark Kaboly, Brian Batko, and Jeff Hathhorn

-Remember Oakland's huge win in Pittsburgh against Kentucky last year? Austin revisits his post-game chat with Jack Gohlke, who couldn't stop missing from downtown! -Kansas' loss to Arkansas was the first time Bill Self's Jayhawks lost their first round game since 2006, against Bradley.

-The Fan's Jeff Hathhorn joins! The guys discuss Robert Morris taking on Alabama, and what the biggest challenges are in front of Andy Toole's team against Nate Oats' high-powered squad. Austin and Jeff also discuss some Steelers offense. -We hear from Andy Toole on what making the NCAA tournament means for him and his squad, some of the incredible games you see from mid-major teams, and how RMU c...

The Fan's Jeff Hathhorn joins! The guys discuss Robert Morris taking on Alabama, and what the biggest challenges are in front of Andy Toole's team against Nate Oats' high-powered squad. Austin and Jeff also discuss some Steelers offense.

-Brian Batko of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Steelers! The guys discuss James Pierre returning, Najee Harris' comments, and the future of George Pickens. Brian doesn't like the chances of the Steelers and Pickens agreeing to an extension. -Alabama QB Jalen Milroe met with the Steelers. Austin views Milroe as a project QB and not so much a true prospect QB. Would taking Milroe in the third...

Brian Batko of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Steelers! The guys discuss James Pierre returning, Najee Harris' comments, and the future of George Pickens. Brian doesn't like the chances of the Steelers and Pickens agreeing to an extension.

-Steelers correspondent Mark Kaboly from The Pat McAfee Show joins!  The guys discuss James Pierre re-signing with the team, Juan Thornhill joining the team, and what the defensive line looks like at the moment. Will the team most likely add to that group in the first round of next month's draft? Mark also thinks QB Jaxson Dart has a good chance to be a top-15 pick, based on the trend of QB's goin...

Steelers correspondent Mark Kaboly from The Pat McAfee Show joins!  The guys discuss James Pierre re-signing with the team, Juan Thornhill joining the team, and what the defensive line looks like at the moment. Will the team most likely add to that group in the first round of next month's draft? Mark also thinks QB Jaxson Dart has a good chance to be a top-15 pick, based on the trend of QB's going...

-As you'd expect, it's been an eventful day in the NCAA tournament! It's been brutal for the ACC though, with Louisville getting crushed by Creighton, and Clemson getting embarrassed throughout their game against McNeese. Also, how many different brackets do you make every year?  -The Aaron Rodgers saga is still continuing, and this is the point where Austin is beginning to get a little annoyed wi...

As you'd expect, it's been an eventful day in the NCAA tournament! It's been brutal for the ACC though, with Louisville getting crushed by Creighton, and Clemson getting embarrassed throughout their game against McNeese. Also, how many different brackets do you make every year?

-Aaron Rodgers saga continues, -Darien DeVries leaves WVU for Indiana, -March Madness underway -Guests include: Alex Stumpf and Alan Saunders

Former Alabama QB Jalen Milroe reportedly met with the Steelers tonight. Josh shares his thoughts on that, before he discusses West Virginia not making the NCAA tournament, despite every bracketologist including them in the big dance.

-Alan Saunders of Pittsburgh Steelers Now joins! The guys discuss the latest in the Aaron Rodgers saga, as well as what things may look like with Mason Rudolph. The guys also discuss many of the variables at play in regards to George Pickens' future, as well as what the team may do in the first round of next month's draft. -The "March Sadness" bracket of potential Steelers quarterbacks... Aaron Ro...

The "March Sadness" bracket of potential Steelers quarterbacks... Aaron Rodgers vs Shedeur Sanders, Mason Rudolph vs Joe Flacco, Russell Wilson vs Jameis Winston, and Kirk Cousins vs Joe Milton.

Alan Saunders of Pittsburgh Steelers Now joins! The guys discuss the latest in the Aaron Rodgers saga, as well as what things may look like with Mason Rudolph. The guys also discuss many of the variables at play in regards to George Pickens' future, as well as what the team may do in the first round of next month's draft.

-Josh knows the Pirates have some studs in their rotation, and he knows it's the strength of their team right now when you look at the offense. Josh firmly believes the rotation alone can help the Buccos consistently win at least three of every five games. Can the Bccos improve in one-run games for 2025? This is something else that Josh emphasizes, knowing five or six one-run losses becoming wins...

-More calls on the Steelers, Cam Heyward, and the quarterbacks. One caller says they'd trade T.J. Watt for a second-round pick. Do the Steelers realistically not know what to do right now at the quarterback position? -Darian DeVries is leaving for Indiana. Is a Bob Huggins reunion possible, or is there just too much proximity of time to his recent incidents? -Alex Stumpf of MLB.com joins for all t...

Alex Stumpf of MLB.com joins for all things Pirates! The guys discuss Paul Skenes adding to his pitch arsenal, as well as his leadership role for the team this season. Josh and Alex also get into what the closer's role may seem like for this season, and how much of a leash David Bednar has to start 2025. The guys also discuss what the team's long-term catching situation could look like between Joe...

-Josh assesses Cam Heyward's comments regarding the Aaron Rodgers-Steelers saga. Was it a bad look for Heyward to make the kind of comments he did? Did he end up hurting his own cause? -Fans chime in on Heyward's comments, and Aaron Rodgers vs Mason Rudolph. How many wins can Rudolph get the Steelers if he starts all 17 games?

Josh assesses Cam Heyward's comments regarding the Aaron Rodgers-Steelers saga. Was it a bad look for Heyward to make the kind of comments he did? Did he end up hurting his own cause?