Tim Benz stories, Page 201
‘Best hands in the league’? Alshon Jeffrey’s flub ends Eagles’ title defense
Last week, it was Bears kicker Cody Parkey who was the sob story of the NFL playoffs. He "double-doinked" a field goal that would`ve sent the Bears to the next round with a win over the Eagles. This week, though, it`s an Eagle who is...
Tim Benz, Mark Madden discuss Steelers-Antonio Brown drama, Penguins’ Jake Guentzel
In this week`s Madden Monday, Mark Madden of 105.9 the X joins me to wallow in the latest chapter of the Antonio Brown drama. It comes from comments made by former Steeler receiver Emmanuel Sanders. We also talk about the futures of Mike Tomlin and Mike Munchak and Art Rooney...
Tim Benz: Emmanuel Sanders rips Antonio Brown, Ben Roethlisberger — and he’s mostly right
The latest former Steeler to chime in on the Antonio Brown situation is fellow receiver and 2010 draft classmate Emmanuel Sanders. You know, the other "dog" in that "two dogs, one bone" scenario Mike Tomlin created in their rookie year. Sanders — now a Denver Bronco — was on the...
First call: A free-agent linebacker who could fit with the Steelers
In Friday`s "First Call," a linebacker you can expect the Steelers to sign. A soccer player gets run over by a cart. Klay Thompson`s amazing night. Sully makes Tortorella look un-Tortsy. Keep an eye on this guy Remember when the Steelers played the Panthers this year? Mike Tomlin gushed about...
Tim Benz: One NFC team made a decision the Steelers should follow
There have been many complaints about Mike Tomlin from Steelers fans. • He doesn`t have control over his players. • His teams underachieve given their level of Pro Bowl talent. • His playoff success hasn`t matched his regular season success in recent years. • His players play down to the...
Antonio Brown has cryptic response to Rooney’s comments about future with Steelers
In "Friday Football Footnotes," San Francisco keeps trying to lure Antonio Brown. A.B. responds to Art Rooney II`s comments. And an NFC team does something the Steelers should`ve done a long time ago. Antonio Brown answers Rooney`s comments Kind of. On Thursday, Steelers owner Art Rooney II said it would...
Tim Benz, Jonathan Bombulie preview Penguins’ 5-game, 9-day road trip
I`m joined by Penguins beat writer Jonathan Bombulie for Friday`s Penguins podcast. He has a weeklong series about the team coming up for their bye week, which starts starting Jan. 21. He`ll give us a sneak peek. Before then, the Pens have five straight games out west, starting Friday night...
Tim Benz: Another Pittsburgh coach rips team in Michel Therrien-like rant
Within a day of the anniversary of "the rant," Duquesne women`s basketball coach Dan Burt channeled his inner Michel Therrien. He even called his team "soffff." Burt actually pronounced the "t" at the end. But close enough. You remember Therrien`s infamous diatribe addressing his struggling Penguins team after a 3-1...
First call: ‘Injured’ Antonio Brown seems to be working out pretty hard
In Thursday`s "First Call," Antonio Brown really seems to be struggling with his "injury." The never-ending parallels between Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin. And perhaps the greatest non-walk-off home run celebration ever. Gosh, I hope he`s OK For a guy who was too injured to be in the Pro Bowl...
Tim Benz, Jeff Erickson break down quiet Pirates offseason, fantasy NFL playoffs
In our weekly "Breakfast with Benz" fantasy sports podcast, we talk with Jeff Erickson of RotoWire. We`re looking at playoff predictions for all four NFL games this weekend. Not only do we dive into NFL playoff fantasy talk, but we look at the growth of college fantasy football. LISTEN: Tim...
U mad, bro? Readers believe Steelers actually were ‘a few plays away’
This week`s "U mad, bro?" shines a light on angry Steelers fans and prickly Penguins fans. And on people who still call Antonio Brown their "idol." Voluntarily. <hr? Steve emailed me. He agrees with most of my comments in this article about John Elway potentially impacting the Steelers` future on...
Tim Benz: Jerry Rice makes insane comments about Steelers’ Antonio Brown
Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown may have a $20,000 G.O.A.T ring. But when it comes to NFL wide receivers, San Francisco legend Jerry Rice is still the G.O.A.T — Greatest Of All Time. Rice is the all-time leader in receiving yards, receptions and touchdowns. He isn`t the G.O.A.T when it...
First call: Is there a ghost in Penguins goalie Matt Murray’s locker?
In "First Call" on Wednesday, Matt Murray`s locker may be haunted. The Penguins celebrate the 1970`s. You can own a classic piece of Pirates history. And we cringe remembering an awful Steelers memory. That was close In their 5-1 defeat of Florida, the Penguins challenged the Panthers` lone goal. They...
Duquesne’s Keith Dambrot discusses state of team as Atlantic 10 home schedule starts
In Wednesday`s Sided.co podcast, I`m joined by Duquesne men`s basketball head coach Keith Dambrot. We talk about the state of his reshaped team as it opens the A-10 home schedule Wednesday night. Fordham is in town. The teams split last year, have identical records this year,and appear closely matched again....
How John Elway could impact the future of the Steelers
The future of the Steelers coaching staff may be in the hands of John Elway. The Broncos president reportedly is down to two candidates to replace Vance Joseph as head coach. That`s according to 9News in Denver. It`ll either be Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio or Steelers offensive line coach...
Tim Benz: Ex-Steeler turned ‘media turd’ Ryan Clark awesome on Antonio Brown situation
I have never been shy about referencing my dislike for Ryan Clark, at least while he played for the Steelers. Actually, when he first came to the club as a free agent safety in 2006, I liked talking to him a lot. He was outgoing, informative, occasionally funny. That soured...
First call: Ex-Bears kicker Robbie Gould was at Chicago’s loss to Eagles
Troy Polamalu is one-for-one in Hall of Fame votes. Penn State`s Robbie Gould is the most popular man in Chicago ... and he doesn`t even kick there anymore. Robert Morris` goalie is standing out. And we may have seen the best shootout attempt ever. Rub it in, why don`t ya?...
Podcast: Penguins can’t shake Chicago demons; what’s wrong with Derick Brassard?
In today`s "Breakfast with Benz" podcast, I`m joined by Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network for our weekly hockey talk. We discuss the Penguins` surprising loss to the Blackhawks. The state of Derick Brassard`s game. Casey DeSmith`s goaltending. Tuesday night`s game against the Panthers. Most importantly, we get into...
Analysis: Steelers’ 2019 schedule already looks daunting
While other teams are looking forward to the second round of the playoffs, Steelers fans are resigned to previewing next year`s schedule. I probably should`ve done that already. Amid a sea of coach firings, AWOL wide receivers, exaggerated injuries and locker room leaks, I`m late to the party. Come to...
Tim Benz: Penguins must avoid turning into what Steelers have become
What a bad Sunday. Blowing a lead. Playing down to the level of bad competition. Thirteen giveaways. I`m not talking about the Steelers. I`m talking about the Penguins. For one night, it felt like Mike Tomlin`s team had swapped its spikes for the skates of Mike Sullivan`s players. The Penguins...
Tim Benz, Mark Madden discuss state of Steelers amid Antonio Brown drama
In this week`s "Madden Monday," Mark Madden of 105.9 the X and I wrap up the first week of the NFL playoffs and how we think the Steelers would have done versus Los Angeles this time around. Also, we get into the latest Antonio Brown drama, and whether or not...
First call: Why the Antonio Brown-James Harrison ‘exclusive’ won’t happen
In Monday`s "First Call," we find out what happened to the James Harrison interview with Antonio Brown. Arizona and Denver may both fill their head coaching vacancies with guys with Steelers connections. And Chris Kunitz may have been welcomed back to Pittsburgh too fondly. So, about that `exclusive` ... According...
A horse named Tomlin starts strong, blows lead, fades late
Another loss for Tomlin. No, not Mike. There`s a race horse named "Tomlin." And unlike her namesake, she was in action on Wild Card weekend. The 3-year-old filly participated in the Grade 2 Santa Ynez Stakes at Santa Anita. You guessed it. She was wearing Black and Gold! It didn`t...
Tim Benz: Don’t kid yourself. Steelers were more than ‘a few plays away.’
It was maddening, wasn`t it? Viewing the NFL playoffs this weekend with no Pittsburgh Steelers game on the ledger. Watching the Houston Texans get whitewashed at home. Seeing the Los Angeles Chargers and Baltimore Ravens trade special teams gaffes and squandered offensive opportunities. Witnessing the Colts get shut out in...
Tim Benz: Don’t let Roethlisberger off the hook amid Steelers turmoil
Let`s follow up on what James Jones had to say about Ben Roethlisberger`s role in the drama surrounding Antonio Brown. "I have talked to a couple of people in the Pittsburgh Steelers organization, and they told me this has been lingering," Jones said on NFL...
