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

The Seattle Seahawks got in the win column on Sunday with a 37-31 overtime win over the Detroit Lions. Geno Smith bounceback from a pretty rough week one to throw for 328 yards and two touchdowns including the six-yard game-winner to Tyler Lockett in overtime. Lockett had a big day as well with eight catches… read more

In a game that might have redefined the winning-ugly concept, the Pittsburgh Steelers held on to defeat the Cleveland Browns 26-22 on Monday night at Acrisure Stadium. Besides the gritty play of a defense missing emotional leader Cam Heyward, very little of what transpired on the gridiron suggested a 2023 Steelers team prepared to seriously… read more

Admittedly, I don’t spend a whole lot of time and energy on the third phase of professional football: Special teams. Maybe that’s why I can’t spot a former All-Pro return specialist when I see one. Gunner Olszewski was an All-Pro return specialist for the New England Patriots back in 2020, and that was why people… read more

The Pittsburgh Steelers exited Week 2 of the 2023 NFL season both better in the win column and in the long-term injury department. Losing three players to the Reserve/Injured List last week, the Steelers don’t have anyone who has already been ruled out for Sunday Night’s game in Las Vegas. With the Steelers having a… read more

Pass rush has been an issue this season. That is not a new revelation or secret to anyone who has followed this team. Against an overmatched opposing offensive line, one player who is rocking a new position this season made a name for himself. This week’s defensive player of the week is Myles Cole. The… read more

The Kansas City Chiefs got their first win of the season over the Jacksonville Jaguars 17-9. It was a slow start for Patrick Mahomes and the offense but they got going right before halftime. Travis Kelce had four catches for 26 yards and a touchdown in his first action of the 2023 NFL season. Chris… read more

After the Pittsburgh Steelers Week 1 drubbing at the hands of the San Francisco 49ers, I published my Knee Jerk Reaction article, but as the week went on I found myself wishing I could write some more about the game. I felt I had some different takes as well as some stronger thoughts after having… read more