Tim Benz stories, Page 200
Burt’s boys look to make the Dukes women better
Duquesne women’s coach Dan Burt wasn’t happy with how one of his players performed in a defensive drill. The player’s hand didn’t come up to deny a jump shot, as she was cheating to take away the drive. Burt hollered at a scout team player simulating UMass’ offense. “If she...
Burt’s boys look to make the Dukes women better
Duquesne women’s coach Dan Burt wasn’t happy with how one of his players performed in a defensive drill. The player’s hand didn’t come up to deny a jump shot, as she was cheating to take away the drive. Burt hollered at a scout team player simulating UMass’ offense. “If she...
First Call: The latest in Steelers fashion, Patrick Mahomes hoops it up
In Friday’s “First Call,” I’ll help your Black and Gold wardrobe. Pat Mahomes got in trouble for his basketball video. And the Penguins have a tough task as they try to get back on track. _________ Fine fashion You may have seen the Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown “Dumb and...
First Call: The latest in Steelers fashion, Patrick Mahomes hoops it up
In Friday’s “First Call,” I’ll help your Black and Gold wardrobe. Pat Mahomes got in trouble for his basketball video. And the Penguins have a tough task as they try to get back on track. _________ Fine fashion You may have seen the Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown “Dumb and...
Friday Football Footnotes: Let Le’Veon Bell walk and avoid the transition tag swamp
For those thinking the NFL’s transition tag may be a way for the Pittsburgh Steelers to get away from the Le’Veon Bell fiasco with some sort of compensation, you may still be right. Maybe. ProFootballTalk.com suggests that any move by the Steelers to sign Bell solely with the intent of...
Friday Football Footnotes: Let Le’Veon Bell walk and avoid the transition tag swamp
For those thinking the NFL’s transition tag may be a way for the Pittsburgh Steelers to get away from the Le’Veon Bell fiasco with some sort of compensation, you may still be right. Maybe. ProFootballTalk.com suggests that any move by the Steelers to sign Bell solely with the intent of...
Tim Benz, Jeff Erickson discuss fantasy fallout of Le’Veon Bell, Antonio Brown sagas
It’s our weekly fantasy sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of Rotowire. We talk about the potential fantasy fallout of the crazy off seasons surrounding Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown. Then there is the late season slump by Todd Gurley. How will that impact his draft stock next year. Are fantasy...
Tim Benz, Jeff Erickson discuss fantasy fallout of Le’Veon Bell, Antonio Brown sagas
It’s our weekly fantasy sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of Rotowire. We talk about the potential fantasy fallout of the crazy off seasons surrounding Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown. Then there is the late season slump by Todd Gurley. How will that impact his draft stock next year. Are fantasy...
Tim Benz: The DH coming to the National League? Not a big deal
I think I’ve finally found a topic more controversial and divisive than the border-wall debate. It’s the discussion about expanding the designated hitter to the National League. On one hand, you’re talking about a significant argument over economics, unions, American traditions and job security. And on the other, well, you’re...
Tim Benz: The DH coming to the National League? Not a big deal
I think I’ve finally found a topic more controversial and divisive than the border-wall debate. It’s the discussion about expanding the designated hitter to the National League. On one hand, you’re talking about a significant argument over economics, unions, American traditions and job security. And on the other, well, you’re...
Rocco Mediate admits: At times, I played while drunk
Greensburg native Rocco Mediate made a personal revelation. The former PGA pro admitted that he had alcohol problems while on the tour and would even, at times, play while drunk. A story from The Golf Channel, quotes Mediate saying that drinking was a way to self-medicate for his back problems....
First Call: New Steelers kicker option, Christian Hackenberg gets a new throw
In “First Call” for Thursday, an idea to replace Chris Boswell as the Steelers kicker. Emmanuel Sanders snipes at Antonio Brown again. Rocco Mediate admits to battling alcohol. Kicking answer? A reliable veteran kicker is about to hit the NFL free agent market. Matt Bryant says the Falcons are going...
First Call: New Steelers kicker option, Christian Hackenberg gets a new throwVideo
In “First Call” for Thursday, an idea to replace Chris Boswell as the Steelers kicker. Emmanuel Sanders snipes at Antonio Brown again. Rocco Mediate admits to battling alcohol. ____ Kicking answer? A reliable veteran kicker is about to hit the NFL free agent market. Matt Bryant says the Falcons are...
U mad, bro? Reader thinks Tim Benz has it in for Antonio Brown
In this week’s “U mad, bro,” the Antonio Brown supporters come out in force. So do the Patriots haters. My accuracy comes into question. As does my take on the Pierre McGuire’s “mansplanation” of hockey to Kendall Coyne Schofield. Someone named “Wojciechjano” suggested I wrote some negative things about Antonio...
Tim Benz, Jonathan Bombulie discuss why Derick Brassard didn’t work out with Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are in Florida tonight to play the Panthers. So they get to face Derick Brassard in a new uniform very quickly. Tribune-Review Penguins beat writer Jonathan Bombulie joins me on the Sided.co podcast to discuss why things went so wrong, so quickly with Brassard. We also get...
U mad, bro? Reader thinks Tim Benz has it in for Antonio Brown
In this week’s “U mad, bro,” the Antonio Brown supporters come out in force. So do the Patriots haters. My accuracy comes into question. As does my take on the Pierre McGuire’s “mansplanation” of hockey to Kendall Coyne Schofield. _____ Someone named “Wojciechjano” suggested I wrote some negative things about...
Tim Benz, Jonathan Bombulie discuss why Derick Brassard didn’t work out with Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are in Florida tonight to play the Panthers. So they get to face Derick Brassard in a new uniform very quickly. Tribune-Review Penguins beat writer Jonathan Bombulie joins me on the Sided.co podcast to discuss why things went so wrong, so quickly with Brassard. We also get...
Penguins defense not good enough for scoring lull
If the current Pittsburgh Penguins are going to live up to recent praise from Mike Sullivan and Jim Rutherford, then they need to start scoring. Over the past few days, both the head coach and the general manager have expressed confidence in their team, stating they both like the composition...
Penguins defense not good enough for scoring lull
If the current Pittsburgh Penguins are going to live up to recent praise from Mike Sullivan and Jim Rutherford, then they need to start scoring. Over the past few days, both the head coach and the general manager have expressed confidence in their team, stating they both like the composition...
Tim Benz discusses another lackluster Penguins home loss
Whenever the Pittsburgh Penguins lose, the default explanation is: "We just need to work harder." OK. Maybe. But was that really the problem in the 4-0 loss Tuesday against Carolina? I think it was more about a lack of execution and perhaps a need for a more simple approach —...
First Call: The homeless Raiders, the unstoppable Ovechkin, the Patriots on ice
For "First Call" on Tuesday, we ask the questions: What city will the Raiders ruin in 2019? Will Pittsburgh get the A-10 tournament again sometime soon? Can Ovi get any better? Can the Lakers get any worse? The (fill in the blank) Raiders Here`s a paradox. If the Raiders are...
Tim Benz: The blame-shifting for — and enabling of — Antonio Brown
As you probably have heard by now, Antonio Brown was reportedly involved in a domestic dispute . As you have also probably heard, it`s the media`s fault. To be clear, Brown was not charged . No arrests were made as result of the police inquiry. Which is exactly what the...
Tim Benz: Penguins wingers must pay off faith Jim Rutherford wants to show
If Jim Rutherford said it, it must be true. Few people are more trustworthy than a general manager approaching the trade deadline, right? Just like a politician near Election Day, a lawyer during closing arguments, or a car salesman on the lot of a "Holiday Sale-A-Thon Special!" But the Penguins...
First Call: Penguins don’t need wingers, Flyers heat up, Super not super
In today`s "First Call," Jim Rutherford may not be in the market for any wings at the trade deadline. The Flyers are heating up. Super Bowl ratings weren`t super. GMJR on hold Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford was on 105.9 The X on Monday. He said that acquiring a...
Tim Benz: ESPN predicts Le’Veon Bell to Houston, Antonio Brown to San Fran, Cleveland wins the North
Here`s a little light-hearted reading I`m sure every Pittsburgh Steelers fan will enjoy . ESPN.com`s Dan Graziano made 10 predictions for the 2019 NFL season, within hours of the 2018 season ending. Here are three of them that will catch the eyes of Steelers fans. • Le`Veon Bell will wind...
