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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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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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Well it was all too good to be true. After a big win at a SEC opponent, Pitt loses at home to a MAC Opponent. I relive the horror and sympathize with the fans on their frustrations. I then recap the rest of the games of this past weekend.

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There’s supposedly “mutual interest” between James Franklin and USC. I think it’s his agent talking. I discuss how Penn State can afford to pay him or lose him. Pitt takes on Western Michigan and I’m feeling good about the running game. I give my thoughts on the rest of the games for the weekend.

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Pitt did something on Saturday we never thought they’d ever do….win at a P5. They did and we feel great. I take a look at the rest of the the ACC games that happened over the weekend along with everything else.

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The NFL kicked off last night and it was a good first game. TJ Watt and the Steelers finally agreed to an extension. The Big 12 has officially expanded. Could UConn have been invited if they stayed in the AAC? Pitt takes on Tennessee and I’m not really optimistic given history. I do give some reasons to be optimistic. I also talk about the other college games happening in the ACC and around the country.

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We had our first real weekend of college football and it was immaculate! The ACC didn’t have a great weekend and there was Coastal Chaos. The Big 12 may be going to sixteen teams and TJ Watt still hasn’t got his extension with the Steelers.

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Juju Smith-Schuster just loves getting on some folks’ nerves. I give my thoughts on him walking on crates. The Big 12 is expanding and I talk about how vital they are for the P5. I predict the 2021 ACC Conference along with this weekend’s football predictions.

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The ACC, Big Ten, and PAC-12 formed an “Alliance”. I give my perspective on it and why we shouldn’t be too excited over it. Pitt Football starts on Saturday. I give my predictions and talk about the team as well.

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Paris Ford was cut by the Rams. What’s next for him? I give my NCAA College Football Conference predictions. The Steelers backup debate seems to be an emotional one for some. In the end, it’s who they trust with the offense. I also give my take on COVID and Masks.

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There was rumors and excitement about Pitt adding Sheetz to their campus. It was false and I talk about the presence of Sheetz in Western Pennsylvania. SEC adds Oklahoma and Texas. What’s next for the Big 12? Will a super-conference finally form? Simone Biles withdrew for her competition and folks all of sudden wanted to care about the Olympics.

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Pitt Football added another commitment this month, and Kenny Pickett launched his own brand.  I talk about the NIL that’s allowing college athletes to make money of their name/image/likeness. The Milwaukee Bucks won the NBA title and this could be good for the league in the long run. Oklahoma and Texas are supposedly talking the SEC about joining the league. Not sure why it’s a good thing, but I give my thoughts on it.

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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 talk about my birthday and 4th of July weekend. Pitt Football ended June with six more commitments. NBA Finals are also underway. Sha’Carri Richardson won’t be competing in the Olympics. Can this be resolved for the future. I close out by talking ESPN Drama.

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Pitt Football Recruiting is doing their usual for the month of June. Pitt Hoops landed a commitment as well but not without controversy. I talk about my Father’s Day weekend and the loss of my grandfather. I close out talking NBA and NHL playoffs.

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I talk about Pitt Baseball getting snubbed from the NCAA Tournament. Pitt Hoops gets a transfer and Pitt Football gets another kicker. I talk Pittsburgh Penguins and the NBA Playoffs. I finish up with Naomi Osaka leaving the French Open.

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My family came into town for the first time since 2019. I talk about the visit and my experiences with fixing home computers. Phil Mickelson won another PGA, the NHL playoffs are under way along with the NBA. Pitt Basketball lost their star player to the NBA draft, but gained a JUCO Commit. John Hugley has returned to Pitt basketball as well. Did Pitt soccer do a Pitting?

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My Cinco De Mayo Podcast uploaded over a week later. I talk Pitt Football players and the NFL Draft 2021. The Petersen Events Center is getting upgrades. I get buzzed off margaritas taking about the older woman groping me for fixing her gate. My kids moved out and I talk about adjusting.

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I start out by talking the NFL Draft which l’ll end up following on Twitter. Pitt Women’s Volleyball finished in the Elite Eight. I talk about the Pitt Spring Game and Pitt Hoops. I finish up by ranting about the Homestead Waterfront.

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Aaron Donald supposedly got himself into an altercation in the South Side of Pittsburgh. Pitt Women’s Volleyball is in the Sweet 16. I close out the podcast by talking Burger King and other fast food.

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NCAA Tournament is done. It wasn’t much of a game. I talk about the job Mark Few has done at Gonzaga. James Conner signs with Arizona and it’s a good move for him. Pitt Spring game is coming up and I talk attendance jokes along with other Pitt happenings. I also discuss the resurrection of Burger King.

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I talk March Madness and the upcoming games. I talk Jamie Dixon and TCU/UCLA. What haunted Jamie at Pitt is haunting him at TCU. It’s also been 5 years since Jamie Dixon left. Was it worth it? Pitt Football may found itself another DJ Turner.

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Talk random things happening around Pitt. Players leaving Pitt Hoops, Pitt Wrestling had an over great weekend, Pitt baseball and Women’s Volleyball are rolling, and Pitt Soccer won a thriller. I wrecked off Snoop Dogg’s wine last weekend and give me thoughts on March Madness. I close out the podcast with Deshaun Watson talk.

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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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Au’diese Toney and Pitt Basketball have parted ways. Jeff Capel has lost an entire recruiting class in a year and I’m trying to make sense of it all. I talked Houston Sports and what is going on with Deshaun Watson. The NFL players want their league to be like the NFL. Until they get a backbone, it’ll never happen.

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Xavier Johnson has entered the transfer portal. What’s next for Jeff Capel and Pitt Hoops? Similar issues haunted Capel at Oklahoma. Are we seeing the same?  Ben Roethlisberger is back next season which isn’t a bad thing. Steelers need a QB, but they need one for the future. I close the show by talking about what happened in Houston with the snow.

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I give my thoughts on the Super Bowl and I watched it at a bar! Marty Schottenheimer passed away and LeSean McCoy retired. I also talk Valentine’s Day.

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Pitt Hoops pulled itself out of 3 game losing skid. I talk Pitt Recruiting and the recent coaching changes. I finish off the podcast with Super Bowl predictions.

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I’m back after a Two Month hiatus. I talk NFL in terms of the Steelers, Texans, etc. Big Ben is returning, but the Steelers should make a move for Deshaun Watson if possible.  I talk Pitt Hoops along with Pitt Football. I give my thoughts on the 2020 Football season and their 2021 Football schedule. I’m single again and I talk about what I’ve been dealing with.

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Pitt ends their losing streak with a win over FSU. Paris Ford is gone and he’s supposedly taking parting shots. He did his job on the field and Pitt. Anything is between him and the coaches. Penn State is off to an 0-3 start, what’s happening with them? I also take a look around the ACC and Top 25 as well.

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Paris Ford decided to to opt out of the season and focus on the draft. Some aren’t crazy about it, but can you blame him? Pitt takes on Florida State this Saturday. I talk about that and the rest of college football for this weekend.

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Pitt loses their fourth straight, this time to Notre Dame. It doesn’t matter who calls the plays, Pitt never had a chance on Saturday. I talk about what went wrong and about the coaching staff. Pat Chambers was fired at Penn State, could Pitt follow a similar path with Narduzzi? I talk about the happenings around the ACC and Top 25. Wisconsin is in quarantine, but people need to stop blaming Kevin Warren.

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Pitt loses their third in a row, this time, to Miami. They now come back to Heinz to face Notre Dame. I’d like to see Joey Yellen play again, but he will need protection this Saturday. I give my thoughts on Notre Dame and the rest of the ACC/Top 25. The B1G returns this weekend for football. I close out talking Steelers and the NFL.

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Pitt lost a heartbreaker this last Saturday to Boston College....and I got nothing. I talk about the game and Pitt’s upcoming matchup against Miami. I also talk ACC and around the Top 25.

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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 brought us some normalcy back in terms of last Saturday. If it wasn’t on TV and no one saw it in person, did it happen? So Pitt moves on to face Boston College. I talk about the rest of the ACC and Top 25 as well. Nike Sibande may have to wait a year at Pitt, but at least Jay Bilas is fighting for us.

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Pitt improved to 3-0 with another great defensive performance. Will the offense finally get consistency? I talk about their upcoming game against N.C. State along with the rest of the ACC and Top 25. Pitt’s ranking is pretty much what you would expect. Pitt AD Heather Lyke wants 20k in the stands and I’m not sure if she will get that. Pitt also landed a 2020 commit and I hope Pat Narduzzi stays a long time. Dave Portnoy came to Pittsburgh and some people weren’t happy. I talk NHL and NBA.

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Pitt wins their first ACC game, beating Syracuse 21-10. This game wasn’t as close as the score indicated. Pitt’s defense dominated. They play Louisville this Saturday and they will need more from their offenses. I talk about other happenings in College Football as well such as the SEC returning this weekend. I wrap it up with talking some NBA and NFL.

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Pitt took on Austin Peay this past Saturday and barely broke a seat.  I give my thoughts on the game and the upcoming game against Syracuse along with the rest of the ACC Games. Big Ben returned and the Steelers looked great on Monday Night. I also talk NBA and NHL playoffs.

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I talk about the Pitt Depth chart. Obviously the running game is a concern, but what about the offensive line? Wendy Bell is removed from the Pitt Pre-Game show on The Fan. I also talk about Pat Narduzzi’s comments about Matt Canada. I give my predictions on the ACC and thoughts on NBA/NHL playoffs.

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The Big Ten still postponing despite some outrage from Parents. I talk about Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez. Tory killed friendship...and more importantly...a business one. I talk NHL and NBA playoffs. I then close out with another IT story.

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I talk about the latest on the NBA and NHL playoffs. The West is loaded for the NBA as usual. What about the East? The NHL playoffs have been very entertaining to watch. I talk about the Big Ten and what needs to be done if they decide to play. I do Pitt seasons by 5’s so I talk 2000, 2010, and 2015. I close out with some more IT stories.

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To start, I got my days of the week mixed up doing this podcast. UConn is considering cancelling football(they already did after I recorded this). They also joined the Big East. I talk about what went wrong for their football program. I wonder what if Pitt got left out?

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Back after a month hiatus! Pitt Football and Hoops had some recruits recommit. Pitt Football recovered with a big commitment from Elliot Donald. I also talk about Pitt’s schedule and LeSean McCoy heading to the Bucs.

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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 Football and Basketball keep rolling. Pitt picks up a verbal commit yet to be announced. Pitt Hoops lands a crucial transfer. I talk about the Tight End position for this season at Pitt. I also talk about Pitt Hoops and how this season may be exciting. NBA is opening and I think the Pittsburgh Penguins should reach out. I close out with the Bubba Wallace mess from the past weekend.

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Matt Cavanaugh and Ironhead Heyward have been nominated for the College Football Hall of Fame. I talk Johnny Majors and the mess Mike Gundy is in. NHL is coming back soon and there’s plenty to be excited about. NBA is returning but with some concerns.

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Pitt Football Head Coach Pat Narduzzi had to confront some issues with his program. In the end, the team seems more united than ever. Ending the week, Pitt got two more commitments. Other programs, like Iowa, may have bigger issues. I close out by talking about the Post Gazette and Giant Eagle.

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