The Pirates’ 2024 season officially came to a close on Sunday with a 6-4 loss to the New York Yankees, ending a season that saw them eliminated from postseason contention weeks ago. It’s the Pirates’ sixth straight losing season, ninth without a playoff appearance and 28th losing season since 1992 — the last time they claimed a division pennant. For decades, so many Pirates … [Read more...] about Column | Pirates need new management after another season flying at half-mast
Pitt’s offense is a 10 out of 10; Fairbanks, Holstein leading Pitt fall sports
Pitt fall sports are off to a stellar start this year, specifically, the two undefeated teams — No. 1-ranked volleyball is 12-0 and football is 4-0. Maybe it’s the tried-and-true head coaching experience of Dan Fisher and Pat Narduzzi that is the secret ingredient this season. Or maybe, it’s the jersey numbers that are lucky this autumn. Senior setter Rachel Fairbanks and … [Read more...] about Pitt’s offense is a 10 out of 10; Fairbanks, Holstein leading Pitt fall sports
Preseason naysayers quieted, Pitt football leaps into ACC play
For the first time since 2000, Pitt football sits at a current record of 4-0. After facing Kent State, Cincinnati, West Virginia and Youngstown State, the Panthers have shown their grit and determination through some easy wins, but also some noteworthy comebacks. After their bye week this past weekend, Pitt gears up to take on North Carolina this upcoming Saturday. Will the … [Read more...] about Preseason naysayers quieted, Pitt football leaps into ACC play
Pitt volleyball on another level
No. 1 Pitt volleyball is unstoppable. The team has all of the pieces to win a national championship, and its dominance was even more obvious this weekend. Pitt swept Clemson (25-21, 25-15, 25-13) and No. 13 Georgia Tech (25-11, 25-17, 25-8) with relative ease. The only set all weekend that was ever in doubt for Pitt was the first set of the weekend, but besides that, nothing … [Read more...] about Pitt volleyball on another level
Opinion | The Steelers are winning ugly, and that’s ok
In a shocker to people outside of the fandom, the Pittsburgh Steelers hold a 3-0 record and sit atop the AFC North. What isn’t surprising is how the team has done it, with an elite defense and a clean, but not high-flying, offense. It’s a formula for success the Steelers have operated with for a half-century now. It’s not controversial to say the Steelers’ offense has … [Read more...] about Opinion | The Steelers are winning ugly, and that’s ok