Friday Insider
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12.8K203Courtesy of Point Park UniversityFriday Insider: Brassard’s cause, Tomlin’s contract, Blass’ class
in Glendale, Ariz.POSTED: 4:00 AM January 18, 2019In hockey, the “Pittsburgh Model” has referred to the Penguins' organizational philosophy of placing themselves in a position to draft generational talents.
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7.9K153Courtesy of Point Park UniversityFriday Insider: Banister Hurdle’s new successor?
in Bradenton, Fla.POSTED: 12:00 AM January 11, 2019With former Rangers manager Jeff Bannister now back with the Pirates, Clint Hurdle's successor might now be with the team, as well.
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12.0K274Courtesy of Point Park UniversityFriday Insider: Tomlin’s loyalty binds to Butler, Fichtner
at Rooney ComplexPOSTED: 5:01 AM January 4, 2019If Mike Tomlin makes a move with his offensive or defensive coordinators, it likely won't be because he wants to do so. To understand why, you have to know the...
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11.6KCourtesy of Point Park UniversityFriday Insider: Penguins covet youth, NFL union eyes cut, Banister reunion
in ChicagoPOSTED: 12:01 AM December 14, 2018The Penguins might finally be looking to go younger, even as they focus on the present.
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4.9KCourtesy of Point Park UniversityFriday Insider: World Cup or Olympics? Shouldn’t be either/or
at PPG Paints ArenaPOSTED: 12:01 AM December 7, 2018After skipping out on last year's Olympics, the future of the World Cup is uncertain. That would leave hockey without its two premier international events.
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10.0KCourtesy of Point Park UniversityFriday Insider: Wanna play catch? Call Mason
at Rooney ComplexPOSTED: 1:13 PM November 30, 2018Mason Rudolph admits to being a little bored during Steelers practices, so he's throwing with anyone and at any time he can.
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6.9KCourtesy of Point Park UniversityFriday Insider: Sprong’s future, Steelers’ flex, Kang’s pay
at PPG Paints ArenaPOSTED: 12:01 AM November 16, 2018Jim Rutherford was looking to make a hockey trade as much as shakeup the Penguins' dressing room. The trade of Carl Hagelin was only the first move.
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7.8KCourtesy of Point Park UniversityFriday Insider: One NL exec sees Pirates as contender
in Carlsbad, Calif.POSTED: 12:00 AM November 9, 2018A strong rotation could be the basis of a contending team in Pittsburgh in 2019 -- if the Pirates can fix some of their other issues.
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6.1KCourtesy of Point Park UniversityFriday Insider: Cut eight times, Fort gets a shot
at Rooney ComplexPOSTED: 12:00 AM November 2, 2018Released eight times by six different teams, all L.J. Fort ever wanted to do was play linebacker in the NFL. Now, he's getting his chance.
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6.6KCourtesy of Point Park UniversityFriday Insider: Will weed affect Canada’s game?
in Calgary, AlbertaPOSTED: 12:05 AM October 26, 2018The legalization of marijuana in Canada is of interest to the NHL, but mainly for medicinal purposes.
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Friday Insider: Rudolph somehow stays engaged
at Rooney ComplexPOSTED: 12:00 AM October 19, 2018Mason Rudolph has two eyes. He can see the highlights and read all of the praise the other quarterbacks in his draft class are getting. As you can imagine, it...
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7.0KCourtesy of Point Park UniversityFriday Insider: Is Dupree better than you think?
at Rooney ComplexPOSTED: 12:00 AM October 5, 2018With three sacks in the Steelers' first four games, Bud Dupree is off to a good start. That hasn't stopped some from blaming him for the team's problems.
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9.5KCourtesy of Point Park UniversityFriday Insider: Battle lines drawn for NFL, union
at Rooney ComplexPOSTED: 1:30 AM September 28, 2018The NFL's current CBA doesn't expire until after the 2020 season but already the issues that will form the next negotiations are taking shape.
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7.3KCourtesy of Point Park UniversityFriday Insider: Steelers to double down on tight ends
at Rooney ComplexPOSTED: 12:05 PM September 21, 2018With the emergence of Jesse James as a receiving target, the Steelers want to run more two-tight end packages moving forward.
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10.5KCourtesy of Point Park UniversityFriday Insider: How Pirates whiffed on top Cuban
in Cranberry, Pa.POSTED: 12:00 PM September 14, 2018Malcom Nunez is a 17-year-old Cuban third baseman who posted some of the best hitting numbers anywhere on the planet this year.
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5.6KCourtesy of MILLER LITEFriday Insider: Hilton, Sutton could share slot
at Rooney ComplexPOSTED: 12:00 AM September 7, 2018The Steelers have gone from having questions about who their slot corner would be to having two good ones.
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4.9KCourtesy of Point Park UniversityFriday Insider: Tuitt key to Super Bowl hopes
at Heinz FieldPOSTED: 12:00 AM August 31, 2018Now healthy, Stephon Tuitt could be primed for a big season for the Steelers. And that could be the key to a deep playoff run.
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8.3KCourtesy of Point Park UniversityFriday Insider: Fretting over Williams, Bostic?
at Rooney ComplexPOSTED: 1:02 AM August 24, 2018When the Steelers’ big move of the offseason to replace injured Ryan Shazier was to sign veteran journeyman Jon Bostic, more than a few fans were concerned.