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 Kansas City Chiefs met each other at Acrisure Stadium on Christmas Day, which fell on a Wednesday this year, as a part of a double header streamed only on Netflix. The Chiefs needed a win to lock up the No. 1 seed in the AFC Playoffs, while the Steelers needed to… read more

It is hard to believe, but this is the second Pittsburgh Steelers season for us in our new home, and it’s as exciting in Year 2 as it was in Year 1. However, with that comes some curiosity, and trepidation, about what this new home will look like during games. Last season we started off… read more

It is hard to believe, but this is the second Pittsburgh Steelers season for us in our new home, and it’s as exciting in Year 2 as it was in Year 1. However, with that comes some curiosity, and trepidation, about what this new home will look like during games. Last season we started off… read more

The Pittsburgh Steelers are now less than 90 minutes away from their kickoff for Week 17 of the 2024 NFL season. Coming off back-to-back road losses in Philadelphia and Baltimore, the Steelers are back at home to face the 14-1 Chiefs. As is always the case, 90 minutes before kickoff is when teams must announce… read more

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the midst of the 2024 regular season, and with it being the team’s latest game fans’ hopes remain high heading into the final stretch of the season. The hope is there is a winning performance on the horizon on Wednesday in Week 17 when the team hosts the Kansas City… read more

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing to play the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 17, 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? That… read more

IT’S GAME DAY!! That means while we all wait for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs to kickoff at 1:00pm EST in Week 17 on Christmas Day, it’s time to take a look at who the SCN staff likes in this game. The current line for the game is PIT (+3) with a Total… read more

For most of their history, the Steelers have stuck to a tried-and-true formula: physicality, a punishing ground game, and a defense that leaves opponents gasping for air. It’s a formula that’s brought them plenty of unforgettable moments and a handful of Super Bowl trophies. But as the NFL evolves, a big question looms: can Pittsburgh… read more

I’m not from the Pittsburgh area, nor do I have family there. I was not born into this fan base. No one taught me to root for the Black and Gold. My parents were horse people that did not play or watch sports at all, so football was never on in my house as I… read more