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First Four Pitt preview w. Julius Page

Poni and Mueller preview Pitt's matchup with Mississippi State in the First Four with Panthers legend, Julius Page. 

21m
Mar 14
Who is Nate Herbig?, The Aaron Rodgers saga, Will somebody pay Lamar?

Who is ? The guys learned about the new big ugly to the Steelers offensive line. It sounds like besides a bad combine, the guy has turned in a promising NFL career. The guys got a bigger kick out of his upbringing in Hawaii, which sounded reminiscent of the giant pro wrestling Samoan family. There is also a tie in to . Chris made a claim about what we get from next season.  The saga gets more ridiculous by the minute and it sounds like he even pissed off . When will we get to the bottom of it? Rodgers now has requested the Jets sign specific players until he makes his decision. Should the Jets completely sellout to the 39-year-old QB? And what if he still says no?  What is the latest on ? And tomorrow at 4, will there be a team that goes for it with the former MVP? The guys think could be the guy to do it as a final act with the Commanders. 

34m
Mar 14
Steelers draft update, Ben Howland joins The PM Team, Crowley shaving

Poni said if visits a pro day, someone from that team is eligible to be drafted with the Steelers first pick, noting that the team has almost never drafted a player in the 1st round without Tomlin visiting their pro day. Tomlin was at Clemson’s pro day today, but was not at Northwestern for . Do we have to cross off his name?  FORMER PITT AND MISSISSIPPI STATE COACH BEN HOWLAND joined the show. Ben highlighted the big man for Mississippi State, , who Ben recruited to the school. Ben said and are two huge factors for Pitt and gassed up the job has done this season. Ben labeled Burton as the Panthers’ most important player tonight. Ben talked about the concept of the First Four and loves that it creates a little bit more opportunity and how teams can make a run if they win this game. Ben is happy for Pitt’s fans and that he’s excited for the matchup tonight. Ben likes the rock fight approach because you won’t always have your scoring ability, but should always be able to count on your defense. Ben gave a shout out to , who has TCU back in the dance, saying Dixon has always done an incredible job at evolving to the game. Are the Steelers considering taking an inside linebacker at 17th overall as they continue to watch free agents at that position go elsewhere? And does Crowley have to shave his whole body? 

34m
Mar 14
Former Pitt, Mississippi State HC Ben Howland on tonight's game

FORMER PITT AND MISSISSIPPI STATE COACH BEN HOWLAND joined the show. Ben highlighted the big man for Mississippi State, , who Ben recruited to the school. Ben said and are two huge factors for Pitt and gassed up the job has done this season. Ben labeled Burton as the Panthers’ most important player tonight. Ben talked about the concept of the First Four and loves that it creates a little bit more opportunity and how teams can make a run if they win this game. Ben is happy for Pitt’s fans and that he’s excited for the matchup tonight. Ben likes the rock fight approach because you won’t always have your scoring ability, but should always be able to count on your defense. Ben gave a shout out to , who has TCU back in the dance, saying Dixon has always done an incredible job at evolving to the game.

14m
Mar 14
Steelers make 2 moves, PxP man picks Pitt, NFL trade

BREAKING NEWS: The Steelers re-signed and signed . The guys broke down the moves as they happened.  WESTWOOD ONE PXP VOICE JON CRISPIN joined the show. Jon has the call for the game tonight as Pitt faces Mississippi State in Dayton as part of the First Four. Jon said looked good during shoot-around earlier today after being listed as a game-time decision yesterday. Jon talked about what kind of issues Pitt will have against Mississippi State and how they could avoid those issues. Jon labeled as the best player in tonight’s game. Jon talked about how much better Pitt has gotten since he saw them at the beginning of the season. Jon talked about how the games in Dayton can be a springboard for a team to make a run. Jon, as a Penn State grad, said he’s upset with Penn State’s draw, but thinks if they win a game they can absolutely be a Sweet 16 team. Jon’s pick for the game – Pitt.  BREAKING NEWS: The Raiders have traded to the Giants for a 3rd round pick. 

40m
Mar 14
Man on the call for tonight's game likes Pitt's offense

WESTWOOD ONE PXP VOICE JON CRISPIN joined the show. Jon has the call for the game tonight as Pitt faces Mississippi State in Dayton as part of the First Four. Jon said looked good during shoot-around earlier today after being listed as a game-time decision yesterday. Jon talked about what kind of issues Pitt will have against Mississippi State and how they could avoid those issues. Jon labeled as the best player in tonight’s game. Jon talked about how much better Pitt has gotten since he saw them at the beginning of the season. Jon talked about how the games in Dayton can be a springboard for a team to make a run. Jon, as a Penn State grad, said he’s upset with Penn State’s draw, but thinks if they win a game they can absolutely be a Sweet 16 team. Jon’s pick for the game – Pitt. 

15m
Mar 14
Patrick Peterson is a Steeler, Are fans excited by the splash news?, Nicholas Harry Callas on boxing

The guys reacted more to Patrick Peterson signing with the Steelers. Calls. Nicholas Harry Callas calls boxing. 

37m
Mar 13
Free agency latest, backup QB homes, Steelers get Patrick Peterson

A big Steelers target is off the market with Tremaine Edmunds signing with the Bears. is still out there – would you rather the Steelers bring him back or sign , who was cut by the Ravens earlier today? The guys like the idea of putting Campbell with including the mix of young talent.  There are some QBs on the move, but mostly backups. is heading to Las Vegas and guys like and have found new teams. Where will end up? And is the rumored QB to call Tampa Bay home. Donny thinks there should be more outrage from people that the Steelers are cheap – hell, it’s all we ever hear about the baseball team in town.  BREAKING NEWS: The Steelers have signed . 

33m
Mar 13
BREAKING - Steelers sign HOFer

BREAKING NEWS: The Steelers have signed .

8m
Mar 13
Steelers still quiet, Pitt into First Four, Do fans have faith in Pitt

Calls.  Pitt has qualified for the NCAA Tournament, or have they? The Panthers will play in the First Four in Dayton, OH tomorrow night to play their way into the first round. The guys debated some of the seeds given out yesterday, including Penn State getting snubbed with a 10 seed and Duke getting a 5 after rolling to an ACC title. And UNC went from title contender and preseason #1 team to missing the dance.   Calls. 

35m
Mar 13
Pitt is bound for the First Four

Pitt has qualified for the NCAA Tournament, or have they? The Panthers will play in the First Four in Dayton, OH tomorrow night to play their way into the first round. The guys debated some of the seeds given out yesterday, including Penn State getting snubbed with a 10 seed and Duke getting a 5 after rolling to an ACC title. And UNC went from title contender and preseason #1 team to missing the dance.  

7m
Mar 13
Steelers lose Sutton, Fans don't think it's a big deal

NFL free agency is underway and the Steelers lost . We broke it down and realized this gives the Steelers their opening to draft at 17th overall.  Calls.  Calls. 

36m
Mar 13
Steelers lose Cam Sutton

NFL free agency is underway and the Steelers lost . We broke it down and realized this gives the Steelers their opening to draft at 17th overall. 

10m
Mar 13
Will Pitt get in?, College hoops voice says it's a coin flip

Is there reason to worry about the Pitt Panthers as we sit roughly 48 hours from Selection Sunday? Pitt was bullied out of the ACC tournament so the Panthers are unable to control their own fate as teams like Ohio State shock people through the Big 10 slate. How many bid stealers does it take to knock Pitt out of the big dance? And should the Steelers be interested in ? Will the Steelers have any fun in free agency?  COLLEGE HOOPS ANALYST EAMONN BRENNAN FROM THE ATHLETIC joined the show. Eamonn is not sold on Pitt being admitted into the NCAA Tournament and thinks they could end up in Dayton for the First Four. Eamonn said what matters to the committee and scenarios where Pitt could be left out. 

24m
Mar 10
College Hoops analyst on Pitt - it's a coin flip

COLLEGE HOOPS ANALYST EAMONN BRENNAN FROM THE ATHLETIC joined the show. Eamonn is not sold on Pitt being admitted into the NCAA Tournament and thinks they could end up in Dayton for the First Four. Eamonn said what matters to the committee and scenarios where Pitt could be left out. 

9m
Mar 10
Kaboom sees a boring free agency period for Steelers, Could OSU steal a bid, St. Paddy's facts

STEELERS INSIDER MARK KABOLY FROM THE ATHLETIC joined the show. Mark commented on the Steelers releasing , but wouldn’t be stunned if the team brought him back at a lesser price. Mark said is among the guys that could be cap casualties in the next few days ahead of free agency. Mark doesn’t understand the want to push out the door. He also thinks will stick around. Mark expects the Steelers to draft a receiver with one of their two picks in the 2nd round. He really thinks the Steelers like what they seem to have in . Mark thinks the Steelers will definitely look at inside linebacker in this next week because it seems to be a loaded position in free agency. Mark sees the Steelers scoring a lot more points than last season. Regarding players like , and – Mark thinks all three will be back.  Ohio State is a few wins away from stealing a bid to the NCAA Tournament. If Pitt misses the big dance, can you still say it was a successful season?  St. Paddy’s facts. 

33m
Mar 10
Mark Kaboly predicts a boring off-season

STEELERS INSIDER MARK KABOLY FROM THE ATHLETIC joined the show. Mark commented on the Steelers releasing , but wouldn’t be stunned if the team brought him back at a lesser price. Mark said is among the guys that could be cap casualties in the next few days ahead of free agency. Mark doesn’t understand the want to push out the door. He also thinks will stick around. Mark expects the Steelers to draft a receiver with one of their two picks in the 2nd round. He really thinks the Steelers like what they seem to have in . Mark thinks the Steelers will definitely look at inside linebacker in this next week because it seems to be a loaded position in free agency. Mark sees the Steelers scoring a lot more points than last season. Regarding players like , and – Mark thinks all three will be back. 

18m
Mar 10
Harry Callas calls boxing, McFadden wants OBJ, St. Paddy's plans

Our guy Harry Callas is PxP announcing a boxing event tonight and the boys are excited for him. And Donny is going to another episode of SmackDown.  FORMER STEELER BRYANT MCFADDEN joined the show. Bryant said it sounds like might not be returning to Pittsburgh and he should have a very nice market. Bryant thinks Sutton is a good player who found his comfort zone about a year ago. He thinks Sutton can be a CB1 on a defense. Bryant wouldn’t put Sutton in the top ten at his position, but said he’s absolutely between 11-20. Bryant’s message to the Steelers – go get more weapons. He thinks the Steelers should look into the availability of and thinks the team would have leverage in that position. Bryant said to go get and bring him back. Bryant said he would take OBJ over , who was released by the Vikings earlier today. Bryant labeled as his top corner prospect this year, but was sure to give love to right behind him. With all that love for the corners, Bryant would still take a tackle at 17th overall.  St. Paddy’s plans. 

37m
Mar 10
Former Steeler wants OBJ

FORMER STEELER BRYANT MCFADDEN joined the show. Bryant said it sounds like might not be returning to Pittsburgh and he should have a very nice market. Bryant thinks Sutton is a good player who found his comfort zone about a year ago. He thinks Sutton can be a CB1 on a defense. Bryant wouldn’t put Sutton in the top ten at his position, but said he’s absolutely between 11-20. Bryant’s message to the Steelers – go get more weapons. He thinks the Steelers should look into the availability of and thinks the team would have leverage in that position. Bryant said to go get and bring him back. Bryant said he would take OBJ over , who was released by the Vikings earlier today. Bryant labeled as his top corner prospect this year, but was sure to give love to right behind him. With all that love for the corners, Bryant would still take a tackle at 17 overall. 

14m
Mar 10
Angst filled Friday, Are fans worried, Jeff Hathhorn says no chance Capel goes to Georgetown

Angst in Pittsburgh sports all around. The Pens blew a late lead last night. Pitt is back on the bubble heading into Selection Sunday. And the Steelers get set for free agency next week.  Phish giveaway brings no winner.  93.7 THE FAN SPORTS DIRECTOR JEFF HATHHORN joined the show. Jeff thinks the Pitt Panthers are confident they are a tournament team. Jeff said what many have now, the Panthers have to root for non-tournament bound teams to lose to “locks” this weekend so there are no bid-stealers. Jeff said there’s no chance goes to Georgetown with the recent job opening. Jeff gives Pitt an 80% chance to make the big dance. 

39m
Mar 10
Jeff Hathhorn - Zero chance Capel goes to Georgetown

93.7 THE FAN SPORTS DIRECTOR JEFF HATHHORN joined the show. Jeff thinks the Pitt Panthers are confident they are a tournament team. Jeff said what many have now, the Panthers have to root for non-tournament bound teams to lose to “locks” this weekend so there are no bid-stealers. Jeff said there’s no chance goes to Georgetown with the recent job opening. Jeff gives Pitt an 80% chance to make the big dance. 

7m
Mar 10
BONUS: AFC East Projections | '1st & Pod'

From '1st & Pod' (subscribe here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1st-pod/id1642587453), Danny and Andrew look at what the Jets plan B is if Rodgers stays in Green Bay, who the Bills should consider trading for, what the Patriots have become and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21m
Mar 10
BONUS: Lamar Jackson's Likely Resolution | '1st & Pod'

From '1st & Pod' (subscribe here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1st-pod/id1642587453), The guys determine which team Lamar would play for if not Baltimore, how these large QB contracts haven't worked out and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9m
Mar 10
BONUS: Rich Hill Has Some Issues With a Few of These New Rules | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-isnt-boring/id1651632213): Baseball Isn't Boring Pitch Clock Correspondent Rich Hill joins Bradfo to offer unprecedented insight into what is going on with Major League Baseball's new initiatives, most notably all the drama behind the pitch clock. The games are quicker. Great. But Hill warns of issues that are popping up throughout these spring training games. You are going to be a smarter baseball fan after listening. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

31m
Mar 10
Pitt Panthers Postgame vs Duke (ACC Tournament)

Poni and Chris are joined by Julius Page to react to the Panthers 96-69 loss to Duke in the ACC Tournament. 

45m
Mar 09
Kenny vs Combine QBs, Ryan Wilson's latest mock

Will any of the QBs coming out this year be better than ?  CBS NFL DRAFT ANALYST RYAN WILSON joined the show. Ryan talked about his latest mock draft. He shared his concerns with who is only 166 pounds and how that will make things difficult in the NFL. Ryan gave the latest on and how his draft stock is impacted. Ryan said he would be surprised if was around at 32 for the Steelers. Ryan said from Tennessee is quietly moving up draft boards and could be a player there at the beginning of the 2nd round. Ryan listed as a second or third day player, but doesn’t like him in the Top 50. 

28m
Mar 07
Ryan Wilson on his latest mock draft

CBS NFL DRAFT ANALYST RYAN WILSON joined the show. Ryan talked about his latest mock draft. He shared his concerns with who is only 166 pounds and how that will make things difficult in the NFL. Ryan gave the latest on and how his draft stock is impacted. Ryan said he would be surprised if was around at 32 for the Steelers. Ryan said from Tennessee is quietly moving up draft boards and could be a player there at the beginning of the 2nd round. Ryan listed as a second or third day player, but doesn’t like him in the Top 50. 

12m
Mar 07
Giants make 2 big moves, Arthur Moats says look out for Bud Dupree, 2023 Pittsburgh sports media March Madness

BREAKING NEWS: The Giants have signed to 4-year deal at roughly $160M with potential for more and then franchise tagged . After Jones looked like a bust after 2-3 years, what should be the timeline for rookie QBs? And do you agree with the Giants running it back by paying the QB and RB more money against the cap this past season? With the other team in NYC, will go to the Jets?  FORMER STEELER ARTHUR MOATS joined the show. Arthur thinks the NFC South, specifically the Falcons and Panthers make a lot of sense for if the teams are willing to part with a pair of 1st round picks. He still thinks Lamar’s game could age well, but he might have to get out of Baltimore. Arthur talked about if makes the Jets a better contender than the Steelers. Chris asked if the arm length for matters as he transitions to the NFL level and Arthur said he’s got Skoronski as his best tackle heading into the draft and doesn’t think the short arms will hurt him in the pro’s. Arthur thinks will be back in Pittsburgh.  The 2023 Pittsburgh sports media March Madness bracket breakdown. 

35m
Mar 07
Former Steeler says team will reunite with Bud Dupree

FORMER STEELER ARTHUR MOATS joined the show. Arthur thinks the NFC South, specifically the Falcons and Panthers make a lot of sense for if the teams are willing to part with a pair of 1st round picks. He still thinks Lamar’s game could age well, but he might have to get out of Baltimore. Arthur talked about if makes the Jets a better contender than the Steelers. Chris asked if the arm length for matters as he transitions to the NFL level and Arthur said he’s got Skoronski as his best tackle heading into the draft and doesn’t think the short arms will hurt him in the pro’s. Arthur thinks will be back in Pittsburgh. 

14m
Mar 07
BREAKING NEWS on Lamar Jackson, Bill Hillgrove heading to ACC Tournament, Are Steelers going CB

BREAKING NEWS: The Ravens have used the non-exclusive franchise tag on . It seems like the Falcons are a favorite to land the QB. What are the options for the Ravens and what is the smart play?  PITT PXP VOICE BILL HILLGROVE joined the show. Bill talked about how much fun this Pitt team has been this season. He highlighted and his play this year. Bill commented on the job and the staff has done and how they started working immediately after last season ended. Chris asked Bill if he feels like this team can get further than a team in the big dance because of their shooting ability. Bill said the ACC is viewed as a “weak” conference this year because Tobacco Road (North Carolina and Duke) is no longer the king of the league.  Multiple updated mock drafts have the Steelers taking a cornerback in the 1st round, but not all of them are . One of them is who weighed in at just 166 pounds at 6’1

32m
Mar 07