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Pitt's offense got back on track with a QB change. I apologize to Mason Heintschel and give my thoughts on Eli Holstein. Penn State loses two in a row, and there's talk about moving on from James Franklin.

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Pitt lost to West Virginia in the Backyard Brawl. I talk about that along with the rest of the ACC and Top 25 from the past weekend and the upcoming. I start off by talking about Ocean City and your summer after you graduate high school where the graduation party is pretty much all summer.

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It's Brawl week! I talk about the game and Pitt's recent win against Cental Michigan. I start off the podcast by talking about fast food. It was bad weekend for the ACC in out of conference games. I talk about this weekend's games and action around the Top 25. The Steelers start the Aaron Rodgers era with a win.

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Note: I had to abruptly cut off the podcast due to some work commitments. I talk about the House Settlement with NCAA Players and what it means for Pitt. With conferences going to nine game schedules, it may mean a lot of undesirable games not worth watching. Pitt beats Duquesne and what's next for their game against Central Michigan. I also recap action around the Top 25 and ACC. The Bill Belichick era at UNC didn't start as planned.

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I catch on the events on this past year in regards to College Football. I talk about Pitt's season along with their offseason. The College Football Playoffs is basically a power struggle between the Big Ten and SEC. I recap the 2024 season and give my thoughts on the 2025 season long with my thoughts on Pitt. Pitt Basketball's meltdown wasn't a surprise, and Kenny Pickett wins a Super Bowl

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Pitt Football loses their fourth in a row. Kade Bell rumors? I also recap the ACC and Top 25. Steelers lose to the Browns.

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Pitt fell to Clemson this past Saturday in the ways we know so well. I recap the game along with the ACC and Top 25. I stayed up late to watch Mike Tyson face Jake Paul and woke up a bit wiser. Steelers keep rolling as they beat the Ravens.

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Pitt tries to end its two game losing streak as they play Clemson at home. I talk about the possible reason behind their recent struggles on offense, which is conditioning. Why do people hate noon kick-offs all of sudden? I give my thoughts on the rest of action in the ACC and Top 25. Steelers take Baltimore this weekend. Finally, 3rd Bass is back together.

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Pitt lost Virginia on Saturday night ending any chance of an ACC Title or a playoff spot. I talk about Dave Matthews and my trip to the BBQ Capital of Texas. I also recap the rest of the ACC and Top 25.

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Pitt Football will regroup as they take on Virginia on Saturday. Can they get back on track? I take a look at this weekend's ACC and Top 25 Games. Steelers take on the Washington Commanders.

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Pitt lost to SMU on Saturday Night. I talk about the game and what went wrong. Pitt needs to figure out things on offense as there's still some issues. Penn State lost to Ohio State. I discuss the outlook for the ACC and Big Ten title games.

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Pitt looks to move to 8-0 when they face SMU this Saturday. I give my thoughts and predictions along with the rest of the ACC and Top 25. Steelers keep rolling along. I also talk about Halloween memories.

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I start out talking about my recent loss of my girlfriend and dating in your 40's. Pitt smashed Syracuse very easily. While the offense has slowed, the defense has been picking them up. Pitt has moved up in the rankings very little, but Pitt has to take what's given. I recap the rest of the ACC and Top 25. Russell Wilson made his regular season debut with the Steelers

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Pitt Football is 6-0 for the first time since 1982. I talk about the game and the rest of action in the ACC along with the Top 25. There's some complaints about Pitt's ranking, I'm happy given what happened last year. The Post Gazette published an article about Heather Lyke that gives some clarity on what happened.

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Pitt comes off the bye week and gets ready to start ACC play. I talk about the North Carolina game along with the rest of the ACC and Top 25. Steelers Twitter came after me on Sunday, but for the wrong reasons. Pete Rose passes away.

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Pitt goes undefeated for the first time in Non-Conference Play. I talk about the rest of the games in the ACC and Top 25. Conference expansion is going south for the PAC12. What's next? UNLV loses their starting QB over NIL issues. Steelers are 3-0!

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Pitt takes the Backyard Brawl in dramatic fashion. Speaking of Drama, Pat Narduzzi had to pay fine. Women's Volleyball sweeps Penn State. I give my thoughts on the ACC, Steelers, and Top 25. Finally, I tell why 13-9 will never get old to Pitt fans.

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Pitt completed a comeback victory against Cincinnati this past weekend. I give my thoughts on the game and the rest of the action regarding the ACC and Top 25. Pitt and Heather Lyke have parted ways. No AD is perfect, but we have a lot to be thankful because of her. Pittsburgh Steelers went with Justin Fields as their QB for the opener. If Russell Wilson is still hurt, they should probably stick with Justin until things go back. I give my predictions on Pitt-West Virginia and the rest of the ACC action. Finally, the PAC-12 could be resurrecting.

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Pitt Football won it's first game of the season. I give my thoughs on the win and the upcoming game against Cincinnati. I recap the ACC and Top 25 games along with the upcoming ones.

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College Football is back. I talk about Pitt's 2023 season, then give my thoughts for 2024. I also predict the winners of the four power conferences as well. I think 'Sweet Caroline' should be replaced with a familiar WWE theme. Big 12 is talking to UConn about expansion. Is it worth the risk?

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It's a been a while. I recap my summer, Hurricane Beryl, and grilling. Bub Carrington got drafted in the first round and Jeff Capel got an extension. Deion Sanders thanked Pat Narduzzi for the players he took off of him and there was drama for women's gymnastics. It's going to be a long season for the Steelers.

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I talk about my Father's Day weekend along with memories from Ocean City. Pitt Football added some more verbal commits and Bub Carrington got an invite to the Green Room for the NBA Draft. Steelers extended Mike Tomlin and they're headed for Hard Knocks.

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Kenny Chesney was in town, and some Kenny Pickett jokes went around. It's June which means Wanny Claus is blessing Pitt Football with commits. Oakland is changing, which mean's we're getting old. People don't like Caitlyn Clark fans, but these kind of fanbases aren't anything new. I also talk NIL and College Sports

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Pitt Football had its Spring Game. There was not much to look at it. After that, Pitt lost two key defensive players to the portal. Pitt Hoops added two key pieces for next season. WNBA had its draft. Caitlin Clark had her press conference in Indiana where things got pretty awkward.

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March Madness ended for both the Men's and Women's tournaments. South Carolina went 39-0 and Caitlyn Clark wrapped up her NCAA Career. So what's next for women's hoops? UConn repeated as champs. Danny Hurley was never coming to Pitt despite the old tweets. Duquesne Beer is making another comeback. What's some other things we'd like to see make a comeback?

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Bub Carrington declares for the NBA Draft as Pitt Hoops will have to fill that void. The Final Four for Men's and Women's Hoops has been set. I talk about all the sideshow stories in regards to Iowa-LSU. College Football may head to a Super League....as we've heard before. Century 3 Mall is finally being demolished.

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It's March Madness for the Women's and Men's College Basketball. I talk about the rising popularity on Women's College Hoops. I talk LSU and Iowa. Can Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese finally get WNBA to skyrocket? I told about the Men's tournament and why media people can't just admit when they're wrong. Pitt Hoops lost some players in the transfer portal. John Scheyer and Hubert Davis are going to have to deliver at their respective schools.

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A lot of things happened this past week. Steelers sign Russell Wilson and trade for Justin Fields. Mason Rudolph and Kenny Pickett are out. Aaron Donald retires along with Pitt Hoops ending their season missing the NCAA tournament. Duquesne Dukes return to the dance!

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Pitt Hoops was once dead is now rolling and on the bubble. I talk about the latest changes in Pitt Football. The NIL has coaches with options leaving and others with no choice but to adapt. I talk about the NFL Playoffs. Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen are good QB's. They just have to deal with Patrick Mahomes. There's too much weirdness in Steeler nation over the QB Situation. Finally, you can't improve the NBA All Star Game.

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Pitt Football concluded their season a while back and I recap it along with the changes. Steelers finished their regular season. I talk about the quarterback situation along with Mike Tomlin and Bill Cowher.

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It’s been reported that Phil Jurkovec is no longer the starting QB at Pitt. In fact, he’s been demoted to 3rd string. A change was needed, but there’s a lot more work to be done. I talk this weekend’s ACC and Top 25 games along with some Steelers.

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Pitt loses its fourth straight and this one wasn’t even close. I talk about the game and what happened around the ACC along with the Top 25. Steelers got dominated by the Texans on Sunday. What’s next?

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Pitt Football drops 1-3 and I really have nothing. I talk about Wilson Phillips and how their run was similar to Pitt’s. I recap the rest the of the ACC and Top 25. Coach Prime has us all invested in college football this year. Steelers win another one, and what’s going on Travis Kelce with Taylor Swift?

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Pitt lost to its rival on Saturday night. I talk about the game and Pat Narduzzi possibly being stuck in his own ways. Looking at the ACC, this is going to be a tough year. Steelers won on Monday night, but there’s work to be done.

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Pitt lost a heartbreaker to Cincinnati, so our enthusiasm for this backyard brawl is shot. Phil Jurokovec hated the booing and Pat Narduzzi was beside himself. I talk about this weekend’s ACC and Top 25 games. Steelers got beat on Sunday and I feel Kenny Pickett really needs to take leap this year. Mel Tucker is out at Michigan State.

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Another Saturday of college football is upon us. Pitt takes on Cincinnati this Saturday. I talk about the game and the River City Rivalry. I give me thoughts on this weekend’s ACC and Top 25 games. NFL kicks off this week.

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College Football is back! I talk about Chick-Fil-A salsa then to ACC Expansion. I’m not crazy about the additions of SMU, Cal, and Stanford. I also get the reasons they’ve been added. Pitt opens with a win over Wofford and Coastal Chaos has already hit the ACC. Plus, Deion Sanders opens with a win!

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College football kicks off this weekend. I talk about the upcoming games and around the ACC. There’s been some more chatter about Pitt-Penn State. I see why Pitt keeps asking Penn State, but I feel it’s time to move on.

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Pitt Football is back! I give my thoughts on the upcoming season and my thoughts on how the ACC plays out. ACC is still trying expand. Can they add SMU, Cal, and Stanford? Pitt Basketball dismisses Dior Johnson. I talk about the timing on this.

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My first podcast in months. I catch up on some things. I talk about what’s going on with College Football expansion. I dive into Pat Narduzzi’s comments about the NIL that make people cry. In the meantime, Pitt is adapting with the times. I close out talking about Pitt’s recruiting class.

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I take in the Houston Rodeo and a New Kids on the Block concert. Pitt Hoops concluded their season on a high note and gave us some March Memories. I give my thoughts on the NCAA Tournament and Pitt Women’s Hoops. My uncle passed away and he had one more Pitt memory before he passed.

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Pitt Hoops finished their regular performing well above anyone’s expectations. They almost won the ACC Regular season title. Jeff Capel won ACC coach of the year and the players got plenty of accolades. Lance White was relieved of his duties of Pitt Women’s head coach. What’s next for that program?

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I talk about the Super Bowl and my experience trying a different bar. I give my thoughts on the Super Bowl and Rihanna’s halftime performance. Darrelle Revis is heading to Canton. Pitt Hoops is tops in gambling this season and I talk about the Grammy’s.

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I start off by talking about the start of the XFL. The Super Bowl is this Sunday and I like the Eagles in this one. Jeff Capel has found a recipe that is working for Pitt Hoops, and he is cooking. I close out by giving my recommendations for Valentine’s.

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Pitt ends their season ranked in the polls with a win over UCLA. I talk about the game, and what was missing from the offense: leadership. Nick Patti had better command of the offense and kept it going facing adversity. Pitt Hoops is off to an awesome start. I talk about their recent games and what’s been going right. The Steelers ended at 9-8, but there’s plenty to look forward to next season.

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Pitt plays UCLA tomorrow in the Sun Bowl. I give my thoughts on the game. I talk Pitt Hoops and their handling of Dior Johnson. I give some more thoughts on Franco Harris.

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We saw two people leave the Football World. Franco Harris passed away at 72. Mike Leach passed away at 61. I talk about the Immaculate Reception and it’s importance. Pat Narduzzi has triggered the college football world once again. I close out by talking about my challenges trapping raccoons.

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Pitt Football finished its season. I give my thoughts on the season. The NIL and Transfer Portal have folks going nut. I feel things will work itself out. I talk about the College Football Playoffs and the ACC. Kenny Pickett got another concussion. Should the Steelers think of drafting another QB if this keeps up?

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Pitt’s reign as ACC Champion ended on Saturday night at Louisville. I give me thoughts on it all. Kenny Pickett is having his struggles as well. Eventually, he’s going to have to get it done somehow. I recap the ACC and Top 25 games.

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Pitt was on a bye week this past week. I talk about their win over Virginia Tech and Izzy breaking Tony Dorsett’s single game record. I look at how the season has gone and what can we expect for the rest of the season. The Steelers could have a QB controversy if Mitch Trubisky plays next game and does well. Pitt Hoops suspends another player and this one seems real bad. Penn State loses and Jordan Addison is hurt.

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