Mike Prisuta’s Sports Section
A weekly look at the games people are playing and the people who are playing them.
Everything — And Nothing — Is On the Table for Steelers Draft Picks
What the team needs at wide receiver is obvious, but the solution is far from a first-round lock.
RMU Colonials Went from Cinderella to Invisible. Could Magic Happen Again?
With March Madness around the corner, basketball coach Andy Toole’s new team is starting to look like his old one. While the cast may be different, the script is familiar.
The Pirates Got a Pricey Off-Season Makeover — But What About a Shortstop?
The team need not sign, or overpay, phenom Konnor Griffin, they just have to play him.
Here's Why the Seattle Seahawks Will Win Super Bowl LX
Columnist Mike Prisuta details why Seattle is the superior team — and has been all season.
Is a McCarthy-Rodgers Reunion in the Steelers’ Future?
In a past interview, Aaron Rodgers spoke fondly of his time under Mike McCarthy; the head coach-quarterback tandem that worked magic in the past may just run it back.
Update: The Steelers Break Tradition by Hiring Mike McCarthy
While Steelers organization has a history of hiring younger, less-proven defense specialists, McCarthy has spent 18 seasons as a head coach in the NFL.
Tomlin Leaves a Legacy to be Celebrated — His Record Demands Nothing Less
Even at his worst, he was at his best as the Steelers’ standard-bearer.
Aaron Rodgers, Over and Out? Not Necessarily
The Steelers quarterback is sounding, and playing, like he’s contemplating a second season with Pittsburgh.
Buckle Up — Because The Steelers Have a Roller Coaster Ride Ahead
The ups and downs that have defined the 2025 season aren't going away anytime soon.
The Steelers Made a Statement Against the Ravens — But There's Only One Way It Will Resonate
They’ll have to rise to the occasion, as the did against Baltimore, to salvage a season that could still go either way.
It's Open Season on Mike Tomlin — But Should It Be?
No one’s happy with a 6-6 record, but the Steelers can still craft a happy ending, starting on Sunday.
Pirates’ Smoke Might Actually Betray Fire This Time
It’s at least worth pondering whether they’re about to become a ‘team to watch.’
This Sunday’s Game Against Cincy Might Define Aaron Rodgers’ Steelers
Trending in the wrong direction against the defenseless Bengals might prove irreversible.
Penguins’ Reluctant Rebuild About to Get a Jump-Start
The arrival of goaltender Murashov is a significant step, even if it’s ahead of schedule.
Can the Steelers Turn Around the ‘Collapse at Acrisure?’
‘There’s not enough fight on our side,' acknowledges Cam Heyward.
The Next Three Games Will Define Steelers’ Season
Aaron Rodgers’ face-off with Green Bay on Sunday night will be made-for-TV magic.
It Takes More Than a Quarterback for the Steelers To Win
Aaron Rodgers has been consistently delivering. But his teammates — the defense in particular — are refusing to take advantage.
Pens Embrace Change in Goal for Openers
Relative unknown Arturs Silovs might be the jump-start the organization’s rebuild has been lacking.
Steelers Rise to the Occasion in Ireland. Now What?
The emotional deck was stacked against Minnesota in Dublin. But can the Steelers retain that passion and energy to use against more formidable foes?
In Ireland, the Steelers Need to Be Who They Thought They Were
They must shore up their defense as they face Minnesota's 'armada of wide receivers.'
Bucs Limp to the Finish in Another Lost Season
It’s sad but hardly surprising given the Pittsburgh PIrates' 'trademark brand of ineptitude and apathy.'
Stopping the Run Remains Just a Theory for Steelers
It’s too early to panic — but what the Steelers defense still can’t do is a potentially ominous indication of what’s coming.
Referendum on Rodgers Begins
Was he really the best option in an off-season of QB intrigue? We’re about to find out if the Steelers successfully navigated a process wrought with moving parts.
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.
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.
Follow him on Twitter @DVEMike
