A couple of thoughts on Pittsburgh sports...

[YourPittDanceTeam]

- Watching that game last was one of the most enjoyable experiences I've had watching a Pitt sports event. The happiness that we all felt had to be even more enjoyable for Pat Narduzzi and those on his staff who have been under constant criticism during his time here at Pitt. What an incredible year for everyone associated with the Pitt football program. Enjoy it guys, you deserve it!!
-The latest news about ben roethlisberger playing his last year with the Steelers is hilarious. Look, I will admit to not being a fan of roethlisberger. I lost what little respect (which wasn't much to begin with) I had for him after he was accused of sexual assault by two different women. This latest "news release" is just typical for ben roethlisberger. He is and always will be an "attention whore". I mean, the story is he told a couple of people "privately" and somehow it founds its way to ESPN and local media. Naturally, the story goes with ben hasn't announced it publicly because he doesn't want to be a distraction to this years team and its attempt to make the playoffs. PLEASE stop ben!!! You had a solid NFL career and will probably end up in the Canton, BUT make no mistake, you are a shell of the QB that you once were and by you returning to play this year, have placed the Steelers into a very unfavorable position as they now search for their new starting QB. Time for "this old cowboy" to rid off into the sunset.
-The Pitt Men's Soccer Team had another good season. I have heard little publicly about this, but is there a problem with come of the players and the current head coach? Not trying to stir things up, but I have a friend who's son is on scholarship with the Pitt Soccer Team and she has told me that her son, along with 3-4 others.are considering leaving the program because of conflicts with the coaching staff. I don't really follow the soccer program that closely at all, has any one else heard of anything about this situation?
-Nice to see Sidney Crosby starting to get his name on the score sheet for the Penguins. He's not an "old man" yet, but he is getting into that area (34 year old) where a lot of athletes start to lose their "skills" and watch their career go downhill. The same thing can be said about Evgeni Malkin and his current medical issues. These two men where literally considered two of the top hockey players in the world during their careers and it is my hope for them, as well as the Penguins organization, that they are able to return to their top form and give the fans one more glimpse of how lucky we all were to have these two superstars playing here in the City of Pittsburgh.
-What does Heather Lyke do with Jeff Capel? When she hired him as the Head Coach of the Pitt Men's Basketball Team, I was happy. He always seemed to be a strong competitor and coming from the Duke basketball program, he seemed to be the perfect fit to help lead the Pitt program to the top of the ACC. Sadly, it hasn't worked out that way quite yet. I'm willing to give the man, the benefit of the doubt, but I must admit losing Au'Diese Toney, Xavier Johnson and Trey McGowens have given me concern if he is the right man for the job. I would love to see the Pitt football and basketball programs be successful at the same time.
-With the Pitt football team winning the ACC Championship this year and shining quite nicely last night on a national stage, does any of the areas top recruits who have given verbal commitments elsewhere, reconsider and decide to play for their hometown team? I would love to see a couple of them stay in the area and play at Pitt and join the recruits from down south that Pat Narduzzi and his staff have been able to bring in to the program.
-In regards to the Pirates...awe, never mind.
-Lastly, the next month or so, should be quite an exciting time for fans of the Pitt football program. A lot of attention is being drawn to the program and its star players like Kenny Pickett and Jordan Addison being nominated for top individual awards like the Heisman Trophy and Biletnikoff Award. An upcoming New Year's Day bowl game against a Top 10 opponent...what an awesome time to be a Pitt sports fan. H2P!!!!

 

[rmf05]

Last night was my most enjoyable night of Pitt Fandom which dates back to 81'.

Your Ben take is ridiculous. 1st Ben didn't release the story and 2nd it has been a foregone conclusion for months that this is his last season so why bring it up now? I think your beef is with some PSU douchebags in the local/national media.

I'm with you on Capel. We were wrong. He's gonna. What a huge, shocking disappointment.

I don't think this changes things with any local kids. 1st the list of locals that we're missing out on isn't real long and 2nd most are kids that are just naturally linked to other programs or we never had a chance with because they just need to get away. Fitz is a heck of a player though and I think he'll have the best career by far of all of them and some of the locals on our roster look very good and will have a big impact next year. That will move the needle.

 

[YourPittDanceTeam]

Last night was my most enjoyable night of Pitt Fandom which dates back to 81'.

Your Ben take is ridiculous. 1st Ben didn't release the story and 2nd it has been a foregone conclusion for months that this is his last season so why bring it up now? I think your beef is with some PSU douchebags in the local/national media.

I'm with you on Capel. We were wrong. He's gonna. What a huge, shocking disappointment.

I don't think this changes things with any local kids. 1st the list of locals that we're missing out on isn't real long and 2nd most are kids that are just naturally linked to other programs or we never had a chance with because they just need to get away. Fitz is a heck of a player though and I think he'll have the best career by far of all of them and some of the locals on our roster look very good and will have a big impact next year. That will move the needle.

rmf...I understand that ben "didn't release the story", but make no mistake about it, he was completely 100% aware of its going places. I am aware that its been a "foregone conclusion" that this was his last year, why bring it up now you ask?? Easy, he now realizes that he longer has the skills that he once had and is looking for one last bit of attention as he drifts away from public view.
Think about it, why else does he tell that to any one "privately" or publicly when his team is in the middle of the hunt for a playoff spot? Easy, his name is being talked about on every local sports segment and nationally on ESPN. For roethlisberger, It has and always will be about ben first.

 

[joeydavid]

rmf...I understand that ben "didn't release the story", but make no mistake about it, he was completely 100% aware of its going places. I am aware that its been a "foregone conclusion" that this was his last year, why bring it up now you ask?? Easy, he now realizes that he longer has the skills that he once had and is looking for one last bit of attention as he drifts away from public view.
Think about it, why else does he tell that to any one "privately" or publicly when his team is in the middle of the hunt for a playoff spot? Easy, his name is being talked about on every local sports segment and nationally on ESPN. For roethlisberger, It has and always will be about ben first.

Glad to see the blight on the Pittsburgh sports scene finally going away. It's been a 19 year embarrassment that people cheer that pos.

 

[Ski11585]

Last night is a solid #2 best Pitt sporting moment for me. I know the stakes were bigger, but it can't unseat the sheer joy and excitement I felt watching Pitt beat UCONN at home on senior night in 2009. That Sam Young alley oop will hold the top spot for now.

 

[Burgh15]

Pitt football - One of the most fun sports seasons I've watched of any of my favorite teams. Besides talent, the common denominator for success always seems to be a strong locker room with guys who play for each other. Pitt had that this season. Other Pittsburgh championship teams had it. A big credit to all of the players, but also the coaches for establishing that type of culture.

Steelers - The Steelers botched the offseason not rebuilding the OL with guys like Humphrey and Trey Smith. They went with the shiny toys--the guys who should be added as the final pieces. The Roethlisberger news isn't really news. It was apparent with his diminished play and the contract he signed that this would be his last year. Anyone who thought otherwise was fooling themselves.

Penguins - They're in a similar spot to the Steelers from the past few years. The talent is in place for the playoffs, but not a deep run. Having legends who meant so much to the team nearing the end of their careers puts them in a spot as well. The players have earned to step away on their own terms. From a business perspective, though...

Pitt basketball - Lyke shouldn't fire Capel in the middle of the season, however, this team needs to progress forward. Between lack of success on the court, retention of players, and poor recruiting, the clock has to be ticking.

 

[Somerset Panther]

- Watching that game last was one of the most enjoyable experiences I've had watching a Pitt sports event. The happiness that we all felt had to be even more enjoyable for Pat Narduzzi and those on his staff who have been under constant criticism during his time here at Pitt. What an incredible year for everyone associated with the Pitt football program. Enjoy it guys, you deserve it!!
-The latest news about ben roethlisberger playing his last year with the Steelers is hilarious. Look, I will admit to not being a fan of roethlisberger. I lost what little respect (which wasn't much to begin with) I had for him after he was accused of sexual assault by two different women. This latest "news release" is just typical for ben roethlisberger. He is and always will be an "attention whore". I mean, the story is he told a couple of people "privately" and somehow it founds its way to ESPN and local media. Naturally, the story goes with ben hasn't announced it publicly because he doesn't want to be a distraction to this years team and its attempt to make the playoffs. PLEASE stop ben!!! You had a solid NFL career and will probably end up in the Canton, BUT make no mistake, you are a shell of the QB that you once were and by you returning to play this year, have placed the Steelers into a very unfavorable position as they now search for their new starting QB. Time for "this old cowboy" to rid off into the sunset.
-The Pitt Men's Soccer Team had another good season. I have heard little publicly about this, but is there a problem with come of the players and the current head coach? Not trying to stir things up, but I have a friend who's son is on scholarship with the Pitt Soccer Team and she has told me that her son, along with 3-4 others.are considering leaving the program because of conflicts with the coaching staff. I don't really follow the soccer program that closely at all, has any one else heard of anything about this situation?
-Nice to see Sidney Crosby starting to get his name on the score sheet for the Penguins. He's not an "old man" yet, but he is getting into that area (34 year old) where a lot of athletes start to lose their "skills" and watch their career go downhill. The same thing can be said about Evgeni Malkin and his current medical issues. These two men where literally considered two of the top hockey players in the world during their careers and it is my hope for them, as well as the Penguins organization, that they are able to return to their top form and give the fans one more glimpse of how lucky we all were to have these two superstars playing here in the City of Pittsburgh.
-What does Heather Lyke do with Jeff Capel? When she hired him as the Head Coach of the Pitt Men's Basketball Team, I was happy. He always seemed to be a strong competitor and coming from the Duke basketball program, he seemed to be the perfect fit to help lead the Pitt program to the top of the ACC. Sadly, it hasn't worked out that way quite yet. I'm willing to give the man, the benefit of the doubt, but I must admit losing Au'Diese Toney, Xavier Johnson and Trey McGowens have given me concern if he is the right man for the job. I would love to see the Pitt football and basketball programs be successful at the same time.
-With the Pitt football team winning the ACC Championship this year and shining quite nicely last night on a national stage, does any of the areas top recruits who have given verbal commitments elsewhere, reconsider and decide to play for their hometown team? I would love to see a couple of them stay in the area and play at Pitt and join the recruits from down south that Pat Narduzzi and his staff have been able to bring in to the program.
-In regards to the Pirates...awe, never mind.
-Lastly, the next month or so, should be quite an exciting time for fans of the Pitt football program. A lot of attention is being drawn to the program and its star players like Kenny Pickett and Jordan Addison being nominated for top individual awards like the Heisman Trophy and Biletnikoff Award. An upcoming New Year's Day bowl game against a Top 10 opponent...what an awesome time to be a Pitt sports fan. H2P!!!!

No inside info On soccer but it is of concern that Pitt’s best player has been dismissed from team the last two years.

 

[Pitt79]

rmf...I understand that ben "didn't release the story", but make no mistake about it, he was completely 100% aware of its going places. I am aware that its been a "foregone conclusion" that this was his last year, why bring it up now you ask?? Easy, he now realizes that he longer has the skills that he once had and is looking for one last bit of attention as he drifts away from public view.
Think about it, why else does he tell that to any one "privately" or publicly when his team is in the middle of the hunt for a playoff spot? Easy, his name is being talked about on every local sports segment and nationally on ESPN. For roethlisberger, It has and always will be about ben first.

I like to get attention, don't you? i find it funny when people say there's something wrong with wanting attention? Getting attention feels good, doesn't it?

 

[CaptainMurphy]

I too found the story about Ben a little funny. I mean, wasn't the whole point of him coming back to play a final year? Did anyone actually think they would want him back for another?

That being said, I could see him retiring and then unretiring to play another season somewhere else like Favre did.

 

[YourPittDanceTeam]

I like to get attention, don't you? i find it funny when people say there's something wrong with wanting attention? Getting attention feels good, doesn't it?

At what point does a person have enough attention? I mean, after playing 18+ seasons in the NFL and being accused of sexual assault by multiple women, is that not enough attention for ben???

 

[pittiswhereiamfrom2]

I like to get attention, don't you? i find it funny when people say there's something wrong with wanting attention? Getting attention feels good, doesn't it?

Not everybody craves attention. Women mostly do though.

 

[Pitt79]

At what point does a person have enough attention? I mean, after playing 18+ seasons in the NFL and being accused of sexual assault by multiple women, is that not enough attention for ben???

Never, I'm 62 and I want to get MORE ATTENTION from someone for anything, what's the use of living if you don't get any attention. And just because some woman said something doesn't make it fact UNLESS SHE CAN PROVE IT.

 

[Pitt79]

Not everybody craves attention. Women mostly do though.

Cool, ME AND WOMEN like to get attention, maybe there's something wrong with the men who don't.

 

[pittiswhereiamfrom2]

Cool, ME AND WOMEN like to get attention, maybe there's something wrong with the men who don't.

Attention is fine. Craving attention is a bit different. Doing anything to get any attention is a mental problem.

 

[Pitt79]

Attention is fine. Craving attention is a bit different. Doing anything to get any attention is a mental problem.

OK, I hear you, I never go out of my way to orchestrate undeserved attention, but sometimes if I think I deserve some and aren't getting it, I'll make sure I advertise why I deserve it.

 

[YourPittDanceTeam]

Not everybody craves attention. Women mostly do thoug

Never, I'm 62 and I want to get MORE ATTENTION from someone for anything, what's the use of living if you don't get any attention. And just because some woman said something doesn't make it fact UNLESS SHE CAN PROVE IT.

It wasn't "some woman", it was MULTIPLE women and when you agree to an out of court settlement that has a non-disclosure agreement associated with it, in my opinion, you are guilty and just do not want the facts of the case to get out into the court of public opinion.

 

[rmf05]

It wasn't "some woman", it was MULTIPLE women and when you agree to an out of court settlement that has a non-disclosure agreement associated with it, in my opinion, you are guilty and just do not want the facts of the case to get out into the court of public opinion.

Then your an idiot who doesn't understand non-dusclosures. The first woman was a known whack job who had a history of blackmailing people and the 2nd was as likely to want a non-disclosure as Ben.

 

[Pitt79]

It wasn't "some woman", it was MULTIPLE women and when you agree to an out of court settlement that has a non-disclosure agreement associated with it, in my opinion, you are guilty and just do not want the facts of the case to get out into the court of public opinion.to me it could be he said/she said bs where the women are bek

Who cares? These days women are believed and it's often total crap, like really mild hitting on someone is now defined as assault by the #metoo A holz, and men get crucified and they did nothing wrong. to me it could be he said/she said bs where the women are believed and the man did not a damn thing wrong.

 

[YourPittDanceTeam]

Then your an idiot who doesn't understand non-dusclosures. The first woman was a known whack job who had a history of blackmailing people and the 2nd was as likely to want a non-disclosure as Ben.

rmf05...Whether I understand "disclosures or not" is irrelevant. I am not an attorney, nor do I claim to have any expertise in the legal area. What I do know is that if I'm being accused of a crime and I'm innocent of that crime, I am not settling out of court, I want to clear my name of any wrong doing.
Evidently you are large supporter of big ben and he can do no wrong in your eyes, I mean, you place no blame on him whatsoever. You attack the character of the two women who accused him, WHY?
Lastly, I am far from being an idiot. My two degrees that I have from Pitt would indicate otherwise. The funny thing is, if you were ever to become sick and go to a local ER, I'd be the kind of "idiot" that you would want be taking care of you.

 

[Pitt2006]

I wonder how basketball would be doing without the new transfer rule. They may have now had Xavier, Toney, McGowens, Hughley this year instead of what they have now. At the time, it seemed like a bold move. They had offered more money to Hurley. He should have been the hire after Dixon, not Stallings. Even I sort of understand the extension. They were not great, but showing improvement. Then the Hugley stuff happened and fell off a cliff. Then the Horton stuff and injuries. But it just did not work, though Champ gave some good memories. However, the transfer rule taketh away, but also could make BB a quick turnaround with the right coach. Just not sure who that would be.