Mike Prisuta’s Sports Section
A weekly look at the games people are playing and the people who are playing them.
Kenny Pickett: A Cautionary Tale That Just Won’t End
It didn’t work out with the Steelers. But it isn’t working out for the QB anywhere else, either.
Aaron Rodgers, Jalen Ramsey Bring the Steelers New Leadership
The new quarterback and new DB are here to upgrade the level of play at their respective positions but also to provide some much-needed direction.
Steelers Build a Team at Saint Vincent College
How good that team will be remains to be seen.
Steelers’ Objective: A Defense That Never Rests
While it’s still early in team development, it’s clear which side of the ball they’ll lean on, and which side they hope will be good enough not to screw it up.
A Reality Check at Steelers Training Camp
Despite the strong roster that’s been built, there are still too many uncertainties on how the Steelers will perform this season.
Steelers Begin Again, With Sweat and Perspective, at Saint Vincent College
They can’t win a Super Bowl in July or August — but the degree to which they’re committed to pursuing one will resonate throughout training camp.
Will the Pirates Sell Off What’s Marketable Among the Rubble?
It’s a seller’s market. So sell.
The Steelers Are Getting Older, But Are They Getting Better?
The NFL is a young man’s game. But the movies remind us that anything is possible, even at a relatively advanced age.
Steelers Swing for the Fences Again in Blockbuster Trade
Questions remain in the wake of their latest bold stroke. But what they’re after shouldn’t be a subject for debate.
Can the Tight End Get the Steelers Out of a Tight Spot?
New QB Aaron Rodgers thinks there’s a lot to work with at the position. It’s about time somebody did.
It’s Time To Trust Aaron Rodgers To Call Audibles at the Line of Scrimmage
Says former Steeler Merril Hoge: ‘Man, there’s great wisdom there, there’s great experience. Utilize that and use it to your advantage.'
Steelers Must Embrace What Aaron Rodgers Can Still Bring to the Field
It’s time to get past the distrust of previous Big Ben succors and make the offense Rodgers’ offense. It’s time to commit once and for all.
There’s More To Obsess About Than Quarterback Uncertainty at Steelers’ OTAs
Aaron Rodgers will inevitably continue to generate the headlines. But the no-show by the defense last season in the postseason, likewise, demands answers.
The Waiting Has Been the Hardest Part With Aaron Rodgers
The Steelers have been confident if not certain they’d get their guy for some time now. And that’s a suspicion that’s starting to spread beyond the South Side.
Meet the Pirates’ New Boss, Same as the Old Boss
Derek Shelton wasn’t quite a scapegoat for the Buccos, but nor was he their biggest problem. And Don Kelly isn’t about to become their savior in Shelton’s place.
Steelers' Loss of Pickens: What Might Have Been
They clearly saved themselves a few headaches by dispatching their mercurial wide receiver to Dallas. But that doesn’t solve the problem of who — besides DK Metcalf — is going to catch the ball.
The Penguins’ New Boss Should Be the Same as the Old Boss — If They’re Lucky
Kyle Dubas has opted to do what he never wanted to do: search for the next Mike Sullivan. The decision is as dubious as finding the next Sully will be daunting.
Answers Available for the Taking if the Steelers Recognize Them
There are a couple of paths to follow depending on how things play out. And there’s no need to make the NFL Draft any more complicated than that.
Pens End Their Season Unable to Meet Their (Less Than Great) Expectations
Until the real issues of the team are addressed, not much is going to change.
Ovechkin’s Moment Is a Time for Celebration, Not Debate
Ovechkin or Crosby? Crosby or Ovechkin? Once hockey immortality has been achieved, what does it matter?
RMU, Greenfield and Skenes Gives Us Hope to Cling Onto
We’ve seen better days than we’re seeing of late. But the sports climate still isn’t completely bereft of stories that provide much needed inspiration.
March Madness Approaches Insanity But Remains Must-See TV
College basketball ain’t what it used to be, and never will be again. But it’ll endure like Shakespeare because the play is still the thing.
Robert Morris vs. Alabama: The Colonials' Path to March Madness
Robert Morris’ return to the NCAA Tournament is a tribute to the Colonials’ persistence and patience. And to what AD Chris King once learned from football legend Nick Saban.
Rudolph Rescues Steelers Again in Ongoing QB Saga
He’s not an all-pro and he’s not Aaron Rodgers. But at least now there’s a viable option in the event none of the desired alternatives pan out.
Robert Morris Faces the Madness of March With the Clarity of The Boss
Robert Morris’ rags-to-riches run to the brink of the NCAA Tournament has been fueled by passing, defense and rebounding. And it’s been inspired by, among other things, Bruce Springsteen.
Looking for Brakes on the Car, Boot-Leather Tough and the Next Aaron Donald
The NFL Scouting Combine has a purpose and a language all its own. Appreciating the former has a lot to do with understanding the latter.
A Tribute To Mike Lange: From California to Pittsburgh Immortality
The legendary broadcaster achieved ‘folk hero’ status while calling Penguins games for almost half a century. But it was his appreciation of the region and its people that made him unforgettable.
The Agony of Defeat
Times are tough all of a sudden, tougher than they used to be in Pittsburgh. They’ll require perspective more than passion to navigate.
A Super Bowl With More at Stake Than a Lombardi
The Eagles can make a statement while winning a championship in New Orleans. It’s one that would resonate among the NFL’s quarterback-starved majority.
Desperation — or Justin Time?
Turning to Justin Fields in the Steelers’ ongoing quarterback saga is an idea whose time has arrived. There’s no guarantee it’ll work, but there aren’t many — if any — reasonable alternatives.
Fans’ Outrage Over Steelers’ Playoff Failures Appropriate but Misplaced
It’s not what they’re doing that’s the problem. It’s how ineffectively they’re doing it that needs to be fixed.
Steelers Lost More Than a Game Against the Ravens
A team that for long stretches of the regular season appeared to be different turned out to be just that in the postseason — but for the worst reason imaginable. And it’s going to take more than a free agent or a draft pick to fix that.
Steelers Need to Let Russ Cook Again in Baltimore
They’re clearly doubting the QB they were once convinced was the answer. Russell Wilson can still be that, but not through risk-management.
Pickens’ Absence Shines a Light on Harsh Steelers’ Reality
They might not be good enough with their temperamental-but-talented wide receiver. But they absolutely aren’t good enough without him, and that’s a problem they can’t work around.
Army-Navy a Celebration of Tradition, Commitment, Sport and Spectacle
There’s no event like it. It’s as compelling as it is historical, and that’ll never change.
Statement Steelers Made in Cincinnati Resonates
They’re still not a favorite after beating the Bengals. But they should be in the conversation, even if Mike Tomlin would rather talk about defense.
About This Blog
Mike Prisuta is a veteran of Pittsburgh sports reporting since 1985.
Mike can be heard Monday through Friday talking sports with Randy Baumann and the DVE Morning Show.
His favorite sport is whatever’s in season.
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