Tim Benz stories, Page 16

Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88

Tim Benz: Steelers on cusp of 'dream scenario' to wrap up 1st half of season

For NFL fans, it’s human nature. We all love to do the “Win, loss, win, win, loss, loss, win, loss, win” routine the moment our favorite team’s schedule is released. That’s a fruitless endeavor. Given the NFL’s injury rate and massive allowance for change week-to-week, predicting games that are scheduled...

First Call: Steelers, Giants make moves before 'MNF' game; Mason Rudolph won't keep Titans' QB job long-term

Tuesday’s “First Call” features the Pittsburgh Steelers adding to the secondary. Meanwhile, the New York Giants add to their defensive line as the two teams prepare to face one another Monday night. It sure sounds like Mason Rudolph is heading back to the bench soon in Tennessee. The Penguins have...

Madden Monday: Biggest thing the Steelers gain with Russell Wilson at QB is 'George Pickens isn't wasted'

After the Pittsburgh Penguins looked rough against the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday afternoon, the Steelers offense looked invigorated against the New York Jets on Sunday night. So let’s begin with the good before we get to the bad as we dive into this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast with Mark Madden...

First Call: Mason Rudolph starts; Kenny Pickett plays; a story behind Beanie Bishop's picks; Brandon Aiyuk's injury

Monday’s “First Call” has an interesting angle to Beanie Bishop’s big night for the Pittsburgh Steelers. We recap Mason Rudolph’s first start with the Tennessee Titans. Kenny Pickett saw some game action with the Philadelphia Eagles. Brandon Aiyuk suffered what is expected to be a serious knee injury. And a...

Feats of Strength: Mike Tomlin's 'Lone Ranger' decision to start Russell Wilson; Beanie Bishop comes up big

According to Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin “went Lone Ranger” on the decision to pull the plug on quarterback Justin Fields and replace him with Russell Wilson. If that’s what really happened, then, “Hi-Yo, Silver,” Coach T. Well played. Wilson is now 1-0 when it...

Tim Benz: Duquesne QB Darius Perrantes emulates Russell Wilson's playmaking style — and it's paying off

Many in Pittsburgh are anxiously awaiting Russell Wilson’s debut as the Steelers quarterback. That’s expected to happen this Sunday at Acrisure Stadium against the New York Jets. One of those who will be watching closely is Darius Perrantes. The Duquesne senior has crafted much of his game in the mold...

First Call: Steelers 1 of 3 teams in mix for WR Mike Williams; Terry Bradshaw thinks Steelers should stick with Justin Fields

The Pittsburgh Steelers could be finally closing in on wide receiver help. A Steelers legend is weighing in on the quarterback debate. West Virginia is in the spotlight for local college football fans. And the Robert Morris hockey team has to be pleased with its first outing of the year....

Football Footnotes: Steelers are 4-2 — but are they in a better spot than a year ago?

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 4-2 through six games so far in 2024. They were 4-2 through six games in 2023 as well. Before we knew it, though, the Steelers were 6-4 and eventually 7-7 and fighting for their playoff lives. On the surface, my hunch is that the Steelers are...

Tim Benz: 45 years later, remembering how the potent 1979 Pirates pitched their way to a World Series comeback

Thursday marks the 45th anniversary of the 1979 World Series championship for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The franchise hasn’t won one since. In the second half of our two-part series remembering that title run, we flashback to an overlooked aspect of that Fall Classic. When most baseball fans think back to...

First Call: Bill Belichick wonders about Steelers' QB decision; Steelers RB wants Jets WR

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Cordarrelle Patterson is pumping the well again when it comes to fishing for help at the wide receiver position. A former Super Bowl winning coach isn’t convinced that going to Russell Wilson is the right move for the Steelers. We have updates on a pair of...

U mad, bro?: Steelers QBs, Pirates ownership, Penguins goalies — the holy trinity of Pittsburgh sports fan angst

A Pittsburgh Steelers win when they score more than 30 points is pretty rare. What’s even more rare is when that happens, and half the fan base still wants to change quarterbacks. But that’s what we have this week in Pittsburgh. So, despite a successful Vegas vacation, there is still...

Quest to replace goalies is key to RMU hockey in Year 2 of relaunch

For the Robert Morris men’s hockey team, very little was known going into the program’s relaunch of a season last year. One thing the players and coaches did know is that they had Chad Veltri in the net. The Niagara transfer goalie from Fox Chapel came back to Pittsburgh to...

First Call: Update on Davante Adams' hamstring and what the Steelers may do now that he's a Jet

Wednesday’s “First Call” gives an update on Davante Adams’ health as he prepares to play a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. We also try to figure out what the Steelers may do at wide receiver now that Adams is going to the New York Jets. Plus, we look at a...

Tim Benz: Potential Russell Wilson-Aaron Rodgers matchup illustrates Steelers' QB struggles post-Ben Roethlisberger

When Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger retired after the 2021 season, a lot of us in Pittsburgh had plenty of opinions about what the Steelers should do to replace him. Here’s one thing none of us are saying today: “I told you so.” That’s because none of the available options has...

Tim Benz: Steelers need more than just Russell Wilson to fix the passing game

During Tuesday’s press conference, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin suggested that the door is being left open for Russell Wilson to start Sunday night’s game at quarterback against the New York Jets instead of Justin Fields. “We’re looking hard at it this week,” Tomlin said of starting Wilson. Fields...

First Call: Report on Zach Frazier's ankle; Aaron Rodgers rips roughing the passer calls

Tuesday’s “First Call” has an update on Zach Frazier’s injury. Aaron Rodgers obliterates NFL officiating. T.J. Watt is now the favorite to win Defensive Player of the Year. And Ben Roethlisberger is dropping the puck at Robert Morris’ hockey opener. Finding out about Frazier If a report from Fox Sports’...

Tim Benz: If Mike Tomlin is going to stick with Justin Fields, 2 things must happen

If Mike Tomlin is going to stick with Justin Fields as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ starting quarterback, then he needs to do two things this week. First of all, he has to finally officially name Fields the starter. Tuesday at his press conference Tomlin needs to simply say, “Justin Fields will...

First Call: Cordarrelle Patterson still pitching Davante Adams; Raiders coach pans his team after loss to Steelers

Monday’s “First Call” has some grumbling from the Las Vegas Raiders’ coach after a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. The Steelers are an early favorite to win next week as well. One Steelers’ veteran is still recruiting Davante Adams. And a former Penguins goalie impresses his new team...

Madden Monday: A play from the win over Raiders that may change the course of Steelers' season

For Mark Madden of TribLive and 105.9 The X, picking a Pittsburgh Steelers hero from their 32-13 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday afternoon isn’t easy. But he is going with running back Najee Harris. NAJEE HARRIS ARE YOU SERIOUS!?????: #PITvsLV on CBS/Paramount+????: pic.twitter.com/6uP3rKdzdD— NFL (@NFL) October...

Feats of Strength: Timely T.J. Watt turnovers, Najee Harris' breakout day lead Steelers to win in Las Vegas

When a guy lands big punches in Las Vegas, usually it’s during a championship boxing match. On Sunday, though, it was T.J. Watt throwing haymakers for the Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2). When they landed, the football popped loose from the Las Vegas Raiders (2-4). Those plays from Watt were the knockout...

First Call: Vegas LB Robert Spillane has 'chip' on his shoulder playing Steelers; Raiders OC Luke Getsy on Justin Fields

Friday’s “First Call” takes a look at some reunions in Las Vegas on Sunday as the Pittsburgh Steelers visit the Raiders. Luke Getsy will cross paths with Steelers quarterback Justin Fields again. Vegas linebacker Robert Spillane gets to play against his old Steelers teammates. Duquesne renews acquaintances with an intrastate...

U mad, bro?: George Pickens, Pete Rose, Pirates, county taxes — Pittsburgh frustrations go beyond Steelers' loss

You’d think that after a blown lead on primetime to the Dallas Cowboys, angry Pittsburgh Steelers fans would overload my inbox and my social media mentions. You’d be wrong. Oh, don’t misunderstand. There was plenty of bile and venom for me to read about the how the Steelers played. But...

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Tim Benz stories, Page 16

Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88

Tim Benz: Steelers on cusp of 'dream scenario' to wrap up 1st half of season

First Call: Steelers, Giants make moves before 'MNF' game; Mason Rudolph won't keep Titans' QB job long-term

Madden Monday: Biggest thing the Steelers gain with Russell Wilson at QB is 'George Pickens isn't wasted'

First Call: Mason Rudolph starts; Kenny Pickett plays; a story behind Beanie Bishop's picks; Brandon Aiyuk's injury

Feats of Strength: Mike Tomlin's 'Lone Ranger' decision to start Russell Wilson; Beanie Bishop comes up big

Tim Benz: Duquesne QB Darius Perrantes emulates Russell Wilson's playmaking style — and it's paying off

First Call: Steelers 1 of 3 teams in mix for WR Mike Williams; Terry Bradshaw thinks Steelers should stick with Justin Fields

Football Footnotes: Steelers are 4-2 — but are they in a better spot than a year ago?

Tim Benz: 45 years later, remembering how the potent 1979 Pirates pitched their way to a World Series comeback

First Call: Bill Belichick wonders about Steelers' QB decision; Steelers RB wants Jets WR

U mad, bro?: Steelers QBs, Pirates ownership, Penguins goalies — the holy trinity of Pittsburgh sports fan angst

Quest to replace goalies is key to RMU hockey in Year 2 of relaunch

First Call: Update on Davante Adams' hamstring and what the Steelers may do now that he's a Jet

Tim Benz: Potential Russell Wilson-Aaron Rodgers matchup illustrates Steelers' QB struggles post-Ben Roethlisberger

Tim Benz: Steelers need more than just Russell Wilson to fix the passing game

First Call: Report on Zach Frazier's ankle; Aaron Rodgers rips roughing the passer calls

Tim Benz: If Mike Tomlin is going to stick with Justin Fields, 2 things must happen

First Call: Cordarrelle Patterson still pitching Davante Adams; Raiders coach pans his team after loss to Steelers

Madden Monday: A play from the win over Raiders that may change the course of Steelers' season

Feats of Strength: Timely T.J. Watt turnovers, Najee Harris' breakout day lead Steelers to win in Las Vegas

First Call: Vegas LB Robert Spillane has 'chip' on his shoulder playing Steelers; Raiders OC Luke Getsy on Justin Fields

Football Footnotes: 3 keys for Steelers defense against Raiders

Tim Benz: A chance to celebrate Maz and Franco on the same day

Tim Benz: Nothing was working for the Penguins in their season opener

U mad, bro?: George Pickens, Pete Rose, Pirates, county taxes — Pittsburgh frustrations go beyond Steelers' loss

Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Mellowscape