TTU vs Houston, Offensive Player of the Week

While there were probably a handful of guys you could hand this out to, this one felt like a no-brainer for me. Tahj Brooks has far and away been the most consistent player thus far for the Tech offense, and possibly the entire team. WVU was a good primer performance for what I expect out… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

AFC North News and Notes: Injuries piling up for deflated Steelers

Each week during the NFL season, I will be running through the top storylines from within the AFC North and giving my brief opinion on each matter that is discussed. Once the season gets into full swing, we oftentimes overlook many prevalent stories around the league, as we narrow our focus solely on our beloved… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

The Steelers defense is ranked 30th in the NFL

The Steelers’ defense is ranked 30th in the NFL through the first four weeks of the 2023 regular season. Yes, I know, Matt Canada sucks. The Steelers defense is ranked 26th against the pass. Do I think the Steelers will cut Canada loose at the bye? They should, but probably not. Anyway, Pittsburgh may actually… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Kenny Pickett limited, 8 other Steelers don’t practice on Wednesday

The Pittsburgh Steelers exited Week 4 of the 2023 NFL with a miserable defeat and a plethora of injuries. There were several starters knocked out of the game and some players have already been ruled out for Sunday. With the Steelers having a padded practice on Wednesday, there may be some players who were not… read more

NFL Power Rankings, Week 5: Most Surprising and Most Disappointing Teams at the Season’s Quarter Mark

Welcome to the this week’s Power Rankings column on fansfirstsports.com. We’re shaking things up after a wild September that saw a ton of movement from top to bottom amongst the NFL’s 32 squads. Everything we thought we knew heading as a summer of speculation came to a close has seemingly been debunked, with some promising… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

My Worthless 2 Cents after the Steelers are whooped by the Texans

The title “My Worthless 2 Cents” that I came up with isn’t one I feel I can take full credit for, but is a story in itself, so here it is. I was in the 8th grade at the time, and found myself tagging along with my older sister (a senior in high school), as… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Steelers sign a tight end to the 53-man roster, add 2 players to the practice squad

The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to make roster adjustments as they begin the preparation to face the Baltimore Ravens at Acrisure Stadium this Sunday at 1 PM. After making several practice squad moves yesterday, the Steelers have promoted tight and Rodney Williams to the 53-man roster. Additionally, the Steelers have signed wide receiver Dez Fitzpatrick and… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Report Card: Grading the Steelers loss to the Texans

There are times as an educator, something I was for 16 years, when you see that stack of quizzes or tests sitting on your desk and you just have to wait to grade them. Sometimes it is based on the fact you just haven’t carved out time to dive into the grading process, and other… read more

A Minnesota Vikings podcast

Purple & Gold Prospects: Drake Maye Scouting Report

Welcome to Purple & Gold Prospects! This will be an ongoing series to get Vikings fans familiar with upcoming draft prospects. The focus of this series will be to cover prominent prospects entering the upcoming NFL Draft. The series will center on the position groups of highest need on the current Vikings roster, but will… read more

Banks of the Raritan: A Rutgers Podcast

Rutgers Football: Best Bets for Week 6 at Wisconsin

Rutgers Football was able to get back on track with a lopsided victory against Wagner. The Scarlet Knights will hit the road once again as it heads to Madison to take on Wisconsin in Week 6. Rutgers has been strong against the spread this season. Can it keep it close against a Big Ten West… read more

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