The idiom “a knee jerk reaction” means that you respond to something in an equally unthinking way. That’s something as sports fans that we typically do, and if it’s in an unthinking way then I definitely qualify. Knee jerks apply especially if you are a full blood Yinzer, or even just a part Yinzer, who… read more

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals entered the Week 16 game with a lot on the line, but both were headed in completely different directions. The Steelers had lost three straight games, and the Bengals had rebounded to win three in a row. On Saturday afternoon the Bengals were hoping to not only keep their… read more

It is hard to believe, but this is the first Pittsburgh Steelers regular season for me in our new home, and it’s exciting. However, with that comes some curiosity, and trepidation, about what this new home will look like during games. So far, some things have remained the same, but some things have not been… read more

It is hard to believe, but this is the first Pittsburgh Steelers regular season for me in our new home, and it’s exciting. However, with that comes some curiosity, and trepidation, about what this new home will look like during games. So far, some things have remained the same, but some things have not been… read more

The Pittsburgh Steelers are now less than 90 minutes away from kickoff in their game at Acrisure Stadium for the 2023 season. Coming off three-straight losses, the Steelers are looking to get back on the winning track and stay out of the AFC North basement. As is always the case, 90 minutes before kickoff is… read more

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing to play the Cincinnati Bengals at home in Week 16 and there are certain aspects of the game which can be difficult to predict. Of course, the outcome of the game is paramount, but there are players or position groups who could be viewed as X-Factors. What is an X-Factor?… read more

Football in the Steel City is reaching the deepest depths of depravity. Kenny Pickett is still not back, the wide receivers are talking way too much, and the Diontae Johnson-dubbed “leaky” defense continues to bend and break. Of course, with everything going on, there comes a whole lotta predictions. With that being said, SCN’s resident… read more

IT’S GAME DAY!! That means while we all wait for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals to kickoff at 4:30pm EST in Week 16 on Saturday, it’s time to take a look at who the SCN staff likes in this game. The current line for the game is PIT (+2) with a Total of 37…. read more

I know what you’re going to say, Acrisure Stadium has only been the name of the Steelers home venue for two seasons. “Now do Heinz Field,” is something you’ll likely say next (I hate social media language). The Steelers play their last home game of the 2023 regular season when they face the Bengals at… read more