Tim Benz stories, Page 195

For those thinking the NFL’s transition tag may be a way for the Pittsburgh Steelers to get away from the Le’Veon Bell fiasco with some sort of compensation, you may still be right. Maybe. ProFootballTalk.com suggests that any move by the Steelers to sign Bell solely with the intent of...

For those thinking the NFL’s transition tag may be a way for the Pittsburgh Steelers to get away from the Le’Veon Bell fiasco with some sort of compensation, you may still be right. Maybe. ProFootballTalk.com suggests that any move by the Steelers to sign Bell solely with the intent of...

It’s our weekly fantasy sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of Rotowire. We talk about the potential fantasy fallout of the crazy off seasons surrounding Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown. Then there is the late season slump by Todd Gurley. How will that impact his draft stock next year. Are fantasy...

It’s our weekly fantasy sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of Rotowire. We talk about the potential fantasy fallout of the crazy off seasons surrounding Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown. Then there is the late season slump by Todd Gurley. How will that impact his draft stock next year. Are fantasy...

I think I’ve finally found a topic more controversial and divisive than the border-wall debate. It’s the discussion about expanding the designated hitter to the National League. On one hand, you’re talking about a significant argument over economics, unions, American traditions and job security. And on the other, well, you’re...

I think I’ve finally found a topic more controversial and divisive than the border-wall debate. It’s the discussion about expanding the designated hitter to the National League. On one hand, you’re talking about a significant argument over economics, unions, American traditions and job security. And on the other, well, you’re...

Greensburg native Rocco Mediate made a personal revelation. The former PGA pro admitted that he had alcohol problems while on the tour and would even, at times, play while drunk. A story from The Golf Channel, quotes Mediate saying that drinking was a way to self-medicate for his back problems....

In “First Call” for Thursday, an idea to replace Chris Boswell as the Steelers kicker. Emmanuel Sanders snipes at Antonio Brown again. Rocco Mediate admits to battling alcohol. Kicking answer? A reliable veteran kicker is about to hit the NFL free agent market. Matt Bryant says the Falcons are going...

In this week’s “U mad, bro,” the Antonio Brown supporters come out in force. So do the Patriots haters. My accuracy comes into question. As does my take on the Pierre McGuire’s “mansplanation” of hockey to Kendall Coyne Schofield. Someone named “Wojciechjano” suggested I wrote some negative things about Antonio...

The Pittsburgh Penguins are in Florida tonight to play the Panthers. So they get to face Derick Brassard in a new uniform very quickly. Tribune-Review Penguins beat writer Jonathan Bombulie joins me on the Sided.co podcast to discuss why things went so wrong, so quickly with Brassard. We also get...

In this week’s “U mad, bro,” the Antonio Brown supporters come out in force. So do the Patriots haters. My accuracy comes into question. As does my take on the Pierre McGuire’s “mansplanation” of hockey to Kendall Coyne Schofield. _____ Someone named “Wojciechjano” suggested I wrote some negative things about...

The Pittsburgh Penguins are in Florida tonight to play the Panthers. So they get to face Derick Brassard in a new uniform very quickly. Tribune-Review Penguins beat writer Jonathan Bombulie joins me on the Sided.co podcast to discuss why things went so wrong, so quickly with Brassard. We also get...

If the current Pittsburgh Penguins are going to live up to recent praise from Mike Sullivan and Jim Rutherford, then they need to start scoring. Over the past few days, both the head coach and the general manager have expressed confidence in their team, stating they both like the composition...

If the current Pittsburgh Penguins are going to live up to recent praise from Mike Sullivan and Jim Rutherford, then they need to start scoring. Over the past few days, both the head coach and the general manager have expressed confidence in their team, stating they both like the composition...

Whenever the Pittsburgh Penguins lose, the default explanation is: "We just need to work harder." OK. Maybe. But was that really the problem in the 4-0 loss Tuesday against Carolina? I think it was more about a lack of execution and perhaps a need for a more simple approach —...

For "First Call" on Tuesday, we ask the questions: What city will the Raiders ruin in 2019? Will Pittsburgh get the A-10 tournament again sometime soon? Can Ovi get any better? Can the Lakers get any worse? The (fill in the blank) Raiders Here`s a paradox. If the Raiders are...

As you probably have heard by now, Antonio Brown was reportedly involved in a domestic dispute . As you have also probably heard, it`s the media`s fault. To be clear, Brown was not charged . No arrests were made as result of the police inquiry. Which is exactly what the...

If Jim Rutherford said it, it must be true. Few people are more trustworthy than a general manager approaching the trade deadline, right? Just like a politician near Election Day, a lawyer during closing arguments, or a car salesman on the lot of a "Holiday Sale-A-Thon Special!" But the Penguins...

In today`s "First Call," Jim Rutherford may not be in the market for any wings at the trade deadline. The Flyers are heating up. Super Bowl ratings weren`t super. GMJR on hold Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford was on 105.9 The X on Monday. He said that acquiring a...

Here`s a little light-hearted reading I`m sure every Pittsburgh Steelers fan will enjoy . ESPN.com`s Dan Graziano made 10 predictions for the 2019 NFL season, within hours of the 2018 season ending. Here are three of them that will catch the eyes of Steelers fans. • Le`Veon Bell will wind...

Tonight the Pittsburgh Penguins host the Carolina Hurricanes at PPG Paints Arena. Brian Metzer joins us from the Penguins Radio Network to preview the matchup. It`s his weekly Sided.co hockey appearance. We also examine the positives and negatives of the Derick Brassard trade. How good can Nick Bjugstad and Jared...

Last week I made this statement about the Pittsburgh Steelers. That thought was met with predictable fan response from Steelers Nation. • "You`re just "spitting hot takes!" • Fake news! • You`re short! You never played in the NFL! What do you know? That last...

In this week`s Madden Monday, Mark Madden of 105.9 the X joins us to recap the New England Patriots win in the Super Bowl. How can the Pittsburgh Steelers better emulate what New England does? Also, how does this victory further entrench the accomplishments of the Brady-Belichick era? Two of...

Has Antonio Brown changed his mind about wanting to stay in Pittsburgh? The Steelers wide receiver continues to show that he is not bipolar. He`s tripolar. Maybe quadpolar — if that`s a thing. If it isn`t yet, it will be as soon as Brown is diagnosed. Now — after weeks...