Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

NFL Picks: Experts give the Steelers a legit chance vs. 49ers in Week 1

Of all the Week 1 games on the NFL schedule, there are several which should get fans’ attention for being a really good football game. Of those aforementioned games, the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. San Francisco 49ers game Sunday at Acrisure Stadium certainly will be at, or near, the top of most fans must-watch games. Two… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Opening day memories and the joy of being a Steelers’ fan

The last time the Pittsburgh Steelers opened the season at home against the San Francisco 49ers, things went poorly for the host team. The year was 1993. The Steelers were a young team with a young head coach — 35-year-old Bill Cowher, who was starting his second season as the successor to the legendary Chuck… read more

A Minnesota Vikings podcast

Quest for playoff appearance No. 32: Vikings game-by-game picks

Optimism is warranted for the Minnesota Vikings after one of its most successful regular seasons in recent memory. In 2022, the Vikings exceeded expectations by winning 13 games in Kevin O’Connell’s first season at the helm, coming with tight wins and a trio of blowout losses. Analytically, it made no sense for the Vikings to… read more

Joe Burrow cashes in, and the impact will be felt across the AFC

While the football world was swirling with excitement over the kickoff game between the Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs, some breaking news was going down right around kickoff of the first regular season game of the year. That news was something all football fans expected throughout the preseason and training camp — a Joe… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Mike Tomlin needs to stop referring to football as “ball”

It was a few years ago when I first heard Mike Tomlin speak in a particular shorthand when discussing football. He was talking to a group of high school football players and describing everything he did when he was their age to get the most out of his abilities. Tomlin mentioned his daily activities and… read more

Cotton Club Crew #14: Eating Duck

This weekend is a big one folks, a chance to immediately right the ship. The challenger is Pac-12 title contender Oregon, led by a Heisman hopeful in Bo Nix. Texas Tech will fortunately be back safely in the Jones, but how can they score the upset and get their season back on track. Macon and… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Cam Heyward misses the Steelers practice on Thursday

The Pittsburgh Steelers are well into their preparation for Sunday’s matchup against the 49ers. As the Steelers took the practice field for their second official day of preparation for the San Francisco 49ers, there was one player who did not participate while one was limited. In the second injury report of the week courtesy of… read more

Big 12 Power Rankings: What the heck happened in Week 1?

To put it lightly, the first week of college football was not very kind to the Big 12. Texas Tech, Baylor and TCU all went down, with all three being more than 10-point favorites each. On the other hand, squads like Texas and Oklahoma seemingly had no trouble in any facet of their games. Week… read more

Texas Tech Welcomes #13 Oregon to Lubbock in a Primetime Showdown

Well last week sucked, but it is a new week, and I’m here to preview a new game. This week on tap for the Red Raiders is the #13 Oregon Ducks, in what should be a fun and high-scoring affair. It’s no secret that Oregon has an electric offense that can compete with anyone. Hell,… read more

A Minnesota Vikings podcast

What Will The Buccaneers Offense Look Like In Week 1?

Following a successful first season under head coach Kevin O’Connell, the Minnesota Vikings are set to open the 2023 season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this Sunday. Experts and fans are wondering to what lengths O’Connell can take the Vikings offense in Year 2. But coming out of the gates hot and getting to 1-0… read more

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