Montreal Madness

It's a Madness Draft Preview from the boys. We discuss who the Steelers will take with the 21st overall pick, plus a full 1st round mock draft.

Full Masters Preview with our winner predictions and much more

NFL Rule Changes, The Aaron Rodgers Saga, NCAA Final Four Preview, and Pirates Baseball are discussed 

Welcome to the Montreal Madness Free Agent Frenzy Show! The boys debate the Steelers free agent signings including the unexpected trade for DK Metcalf. 

Penn State recently made former National Champion Jim Knowles their new DC with a college football record $3.1M per year contract. Does this move mean the Nittany Lions are all in on winning a National Championship next season? The boys give their takes on the new PSU hire, plus we give a Super Bowl preview between the Chiefs and Eagles. 

Another year of dissapointment for Penn State and Steelers fans alike as both teams suffer loses to end their respective seasons. The boys give their takes on what the future holds for the Nittany Lions and debate whether or not Mike Tomlin should leave the franchise once and for all. 

It's a blue blood matchup in the semi final round of the CFP playoff as Penn State takes on Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl. The boys discuss if Penn State, and more importantly James Franklin, has what it takes to make it to the National Championship Game. We also preview the first round of the NFL playoffs including the Steelers vs Ravens Wild Card matchup. 

Big Game James and the Nittany Lions rolled past SMU in the first round of the college football playoff. The boys discuss Penn State's chances of advancing to the Semi-Final round and their matchup against 3rd seed Boise State. Plus we finally put to bed the SEC chumps who salivate over Alabama, Ole Miss, and the like not advancing to the playoff. You especially don't want to miss your host's rant of the year with an airing of grievances toward Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers after their devestating loss to the Ravens. 

The mighty have fallen! After last Sunday's CFB selection show to finalize the first ever college football playoff bracket, three loss Alabama was left out of the bracket and deservedly so. The boys discuss why Alabama was left out and why the committee got it right. Plus we preview the Eagles and Steelers matchup and give our NFL power rankings with just four games left in the regular season. 

After taking care of business against Maryland, and Michigan upsetting Ohio State, Penn State finds themsleves in the B1G championship game against #1 Oregon. The boys discuss how Penn State got themselves to Indianapolis and what it will take for the NIttany Lions to pull off an upset of their own. Plus we discuss how the Steelers offense, which put up 44 points against the Bengals, has emerged into serious threat and why this Steelers team is more than just a playoff contender. 

It's Rivalry Week in college football as the regular season comes to an end and the new College Football Playoff begins. The boys give our takes on potential playoff off scenarios and if Penn State has what it takes to get over the hump and beat a top 10 team. Plus we discuss the dreaded "trap game" and if the Steelers can bounce back against the Bengals and reclaim dominance in the AFC North. 

After beating the Ravens 18-16 and improving to 8-2, are the Steelers now legit Super Bowl contenders with back to back wins against playoff caliber teams? We debate if this Steelers team has what it takes to make it "The Big Game". Plus with all the controversy surrounding the College Football Playoff rankings, we give our takes on who should be in and who should be out.

1st place in the AFC North is on the line as the Steelers take on their hated rival, the Baltimore Ravens. Tony and Corey discuss how this epic battle will go down and if the Steelers defense can continue their streak of cooling off Lamar Jackson. We got some college football talk including how Penn State would match up against current CFP teams and a whole lot more. 

1-10 against OSU. 3-17 against top 10 teams. 13-27 against ranked teams. Franklin once again has proven he can't compete against the top tier teams in the nation. Where does the PSU football program go from here? Plus, we discuss the surging Pittsburgh Steelers coming off their bye and what their expectations are heading into the second half of the season. 

It's Penn State vs Ohio State week. For what seems like the one-thousandth time, we discuss if this is finally the year PSU gets over the hump vs the Buckeyes. Russel Wilson continues to shine as QB1 for the Steelers. Does Mr. Unlimited and the offense keeping cooking coming off the bye? Tune in to find out. P.S. F$ck Big Noon Kickoff 

Mr. Unlimited made his season debut on Sunday night against the Jets in historical fashion as the Steelers downed the Jets 37-15. We discuss how Russ elevates the Pittsburgh offense and how Danger Russ can take this team to unlimited potential. Plus a big week for Penn State football as the #3 Nittany Lions take on the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday night. 

The Steelers are back to their old ways once again as they lose in typical Steelers fashion to the Cowboys at home on Sunday night. The boys discuss what went wrong for the Pittsburgh against Dallas and if they can rebound against the Raiders. Plus we got a huge week of college football with Penn State traveling out west to take on USC, as well as the Ducks and Buckeyes, LSU vs Ole Miss, Texas vs Oklahoma. We go over all those epic matchups and much more. 

Penn State hosts #19 Illinois in what might turn out as a second white out with HC James Franklin calling for "white out energy" in his weekly press conference. We discuss Penn State's first true test of the season and how the offense needs to keep hitting explosive plays to be a true contender. As the Steelers improve to 3-0 we look at the Steelers' early season success and how they can sustain that against the Colts. 

As Justin Fields is set to make another start for the Steelers against the Chargers, the crew discusses if Fields should remain the starter over Wilson if Pittsburgh continues to win games, despite only scoring one touchdown in two games. We got a full preview of the Steelers' home opener, plus our Madness bets of the week.

The Steelers offense looks to kick into high gear against the Broncos on Sunday. Tony and JD discuss how the Steelers offense can build off their performance against the Falcons, plus talk a little PSU football during the Nittany Lions idle week and give our Montreal Madness Bets of the week. 

Penn State's offense jumps out to a hot start as the Nittany Lions roll past WVU 34-12. Is this Penn State for real? Tony and the boys discuss how the offense can sustain this fire power throughout the entire season plus a full preview of the Steelers 2024 season before their first game against the Falcons. 

In this episode we got all of your betting needs. The boys dicuss every NFL team's win totals over/under plus who to bet on for making the NCAA expanded playoff. 

In this epiosde we discuss the latest developments on Brandon Aiyuk, recap the Steelers Week One preseason game against the Texans, and predict the most overrated and underrated teams heading into the 2024 NFL season. 

The boys are back as the Steelers training camp gets underway in Latrobe. We talk about who really is in "pole position" at QB1 plus the latest updates from Saint Vincent College, Penn State predictions, the Pirates chances at a wild card spot, and much more.  

The Kansas City Chiefs are officially the NFL's newest dynasty. We rank the Chiefs against some of the leagues greatest dynasties including the 70s Steelers. Plus a complete Super Bowl review, our way too early top 10 teams for next season, and discussing the Steelers recent offensive coordinator hire, Author Smith. 

Make it seven straight seasons the Steelers have not won a playoff game. Has this become the new "standard"? The MM crew take a deep dive into how the Steelers got to this point and what Pittsburgh needs to do in order to become another dynasty. 

With the season on the line, the boys give their takes on the Steelers chances to make the playoffs and Mason Rudolph's raise to fame in Pittsburgh. Plus we got CFP talk, our bets of the week, and much more!

Penn State has a chance at history on Saturday as they play #11 Ole Miss in the Peach Bowl. With a win, the Nittany Lions will become the first team in NCAA history to win all New Years Six bowl games. Tony brings on two die hard Penn State fans, JD and Shane Weyant, to preview the matchup along with discussing the recent hirings of Andy Kotelnicki and Tom Allen as well as how Penn State fared with last weeks National Signing Day. 

Tony and the boys, including first time guest Connor Buttry, give their takes on the future of the Pittsburgh Steelers after what's shaping up to be a very forgettable season. We also test our football knowledge with some random stats to see who is the ultimate ball knower of the group and hopefully get our first winner for the Montreal Madness bets of the week. 

After recent comments on his podcast 'Footbahlin', Big Ben stated the "Steeler Way" is gone from the team. Tony and special guest, Colby Hillegass, discuss whether that statement is true and if it's not such a bad idea the Steeler Way fades away. We've also got NBA, MLB, and a little NHL talk along with our bets of the week on this episode of MM. 

The final four debate in the College Football Playoff lives on as the Montreal Madness crew gives their takes on the controversial decision to put in Alabama over undefeated Florida State as well as our picks for the National Championship game. In the NFL, we give our frontrunners for the MVP race along with offensive and defensive player and rookie of the year. With a game that might set the league back a couple decades, Montreal Madness will be going LIVE during the Steelers vs Patriots game on YouTube to provide some sort of entertainment for what will most likely be a snooze fest. 

For the first time since the 2020 season, the Steelers finally gain over 400 yards of total offense! Tony and the boys discuss the Steelers impressive offensive output against the Bengals and look into their remaining schedule for what could end up as a playoff bid. With Penn State's regular season in the books, we review their 10-2 season and debate whether it was a satisfying or disappointing campaign. Don't forget to listen to our bets of the week, and much more on this post Thanksgiving edition of Montreal Madness.  

Christmas came early this year for the steeler nation! Join Tony and the boys as they discuss the "hot off the press" firing of Steelers OC Matt Canada, and take a look at this weeks matchup vs the Bengal's. The guys discuss some tasty Thanksgiving themed parleys, and tell all what they are thankful for. Join us for the drama, the laughs, and most importantly the beers in this weeks episode! 

Tony and guests JD and Corey review the Penn State, Michigan game and come to the conclusion that Franklin is nothing but a bald headed fraud! Plus we get an unbiased opinion on if Kenny Pickett can be a future franchise quarterback for the Steelers. 

Some short, quick, and to the point comments following Penn State's loss to Michigan. 

Big showdown in Happy Valley as the Nittany Lions host the Wolverines who are riddled with scandals at the moment. Will spy gate 2.0 play a factor in this B1G 10 matchup? Can Franklin finally get the monkey off his back and beat a top 10 team? Tony, with the help of TWO special guests, the dynamic duo of JD and Shane Weyant, help break down the game. We got some Steelers talk and even a little bit of soccer being brought up in this episode. 

After a tough loss to the Jags, the Steelers look to rebound against the Titans on TNF. Tony and special guest, JD, breakdown Pittsburgh's Week 9 matchup along with Penn State's road game against Maryland. Also covered is the Michigan scandal, the initial CFP rankings, and much more.

Tony and special guest, Corey Amick, break down what went wrong for Penn State in their loss to the Buckeyes as well as preview the matchup between the Steelers and Jags. 

Montreal Madness is back with a special guest to preview the undefeated Nittany Lions going to the shoe to take on the #3 team in the nation, the Ohio State Buckeyes. Is this the year Penn State pulls off the upset and cements themselves as a College Football Playoff contender? Plus we share our takes on Kenny Pickett, Matt Canada, and the Pittsburgh Steelers with a little Penguins talk in between.   

It's rebuilding time in Pittsburgh. What does the Chase Claypool trade mean for the future of the Steelers? Plus, should James Franklin start the 5-Star Freshman QB for the rest of the year? I'll have all that covered as well as answering your questions and comments on this episode of Montreal Madness.

After making his career debut in a loss to the Jets, Steelers 2022 1st round pick, Kenny Pickett, will make his first NFL start against the best team in football, the Buffalo Bills. Sitting at 1-3 on the season, does Pickett have the magic to turn the season around for the Steelers? Why did the Mitch Trubisky experiment not pan out? I'll answer those questions plus make my prediction for Steelers vs Bills game and give my Madness Bet Of The Week on this Week Five edition of Montreal Madness.

After losing to Cleveland 29-17, is it finally time to place blame on Tomlin? Was Penn State's win over Auburn the most dominant in the James Franklin era? The simple answer to both...YES! Find out why that's the case in this week's show plus I give my Madness Bet of the Week.

The Pittsburgh Steelers win in DRAMATIC fashion over the reigning AFC champs but it came at a cost. Can the Steelers survive without DPOY TJ Watt? Plus some Penn State football talk, fantasy football advice, and the Madness bet of the week.

Montreal Madness returns with a preview of the 2022 Pittsburgh Steelers and how Mitch Trubisky may be the guy to give the Steelers their first playoff win since 2016.

Your host, Tony Montreal, previews the Penguins Stanley Cup Playoff run, discusses the ongoing Tim Tebow saga, and why the Steelers keep making all the headlines for the wrong reasons.

Grading the Steelers 2021 NFL Draft class and how big of an impact their selections will make on the field and in the future.

The return of Montreal Madness features the Steelers 2021 draft needs as well as the Pirates outstanding start to the season.

I give my hot take on why nobody within the sports media spectrum is giving the Steelers any credit for being 11-0 and why they are so wrong on this take. That and much more coming at you on this episode of Montreal Madness!

I have two former Juniata College athletes on the show and we discuss the Steelers, Penn State football, the upcoming Masters Tournament, and a whole lot more.

Today's episode goes over and evaluates the overall quality of the Penn State program after its loss to Indiana and why the Nittany Lions won't even cover the spread against the Buckeyes. Also discussed is the Steelers and Ravens matchup as well as the answer to who was the most integral part of the Patriots dynasty, Brady or Belichick...and more.