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If you live along the I(ce)-20 corridor from Dallas eastward through northern Louisiana into central Mississippi, you are fortunate to have electricity today (Monday, January 26). Some locations received a few inches of sleet and snow for the kids to play in.  Unfortunately, it was a layer of freezing rain which added another 1/2” or more of ice onto trees and power lines across the region on Saturday and Sunday. Several of the region’s electricity providers have power outage maps which are redder than Santa’s suit. Hundreds of thousands remain without power today.  Temperatures across the region are not expected to budge above freezing until Tuesday afternoon. Let’s try to warm things up today with a review of several interesting sports stories from this weekend which you may have missed. AFC Championship Game – New England Patriots 10, Denver Broncos 7 If you like snow, the second half of Sunday’s AFC title game in Denver was definitely the game for you! A 1 PM local kickoff started under sunny skies in the Mile High City.  Denver (playing without injured starting quarterback Bo Nix due to a broken ankle suffered one week ago) thrilled its orange-clad fans during the first quarter.  Back-up quarterback Jared “Stiddy” Stidham sparked the home team with a couple of timely completions in taking a 7-0 opening quarter lead. Who would have believed that seven points was all that Denver would score on Sunday afternoon? The resilient New England Patriots tied the game at 7-7 heading into halftime after “Stiddy” fumbled the football deep in Denver territory late in the second quarter.  New England quarterback Drake “Look ma…I can run!” Maye scampered in for a game-tying touchdown. Earlier snow flurries quickly turned into a Colorado snowstorm during the second half of this game. New England took advantage of the wind in the third quarter and booted a short field goal to grab a 10-7 lead going into the deciding fourth quarter. Denver’s defense provided its offense with several scoring opportunities. Alas, the Broncos failed to convert excellent field position into any points.  Former New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz missed two field goal attempts.  “Stiddy” became unsteady with his second half passing game.  He also didn’t show much of an inclination to run the football when the opportunity presented itself. Denver finished a woeful 181 yards of total offense in the AFC title game.  New England wasn’t much better with just 206 total yards – mostly on the ground. NFC Championship Game – Seattle Seahawks 31, Los Angeles Rams 27 Seattle came into the NFC title game with one of the league’s best defenses and the home field advantage.  The visiting Los Angeles Rams rolled into Seattle after having won two difficult road playoff games by three points each at Carolina and Chicago. The Seattle Seahawks offense took center stage in this high scoring back-and-forth title game Sunday evening.  Surprising quarterback Sam Darnold (who is playing for his fifth team in eight NFL seasons) sparked the Seahawks by completing 25 of 36 pass attempts for 346 yards and three touchdowns.   More importantly, Darnold did not throw an interception or lose a fumble during Sunday’s game against the Rams. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford looked sharp (as always) in keeping his team within striking distance.  He also passed for more than 300 yards with three touchdowns. The game’s outcome was unfortunately determined by a fumbled punt return by Rams’ special team player Xavier Smith early in the third quarter. Smith had dropped an earlier punt but quickly fell onto the ball.  On his second punt return attempt, Smith fell backwards while trying to secure the ball and fumbled deep in Rams’ territory.  The Patriots recovered and quickly took advantage.  One play later, Sam Darnold connected on a 17-yard touchdown pass to give Seattle a 24-13 lead which they would never surrender. The NFC #1 seed Seattle will now face the AFC’s #2 seed New England Patriots in the NFL title game in two weeks on Sunday, February 8 at 5:30PM CST and televised by NBC.  This year’s game will be played in Santa Clara, California on the home field of the San Francisco 49ers. Pittsburgh Steelers just hired…who? Former Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy was fired one year ago by team owner Jerry Jones. McCarthy posted three winning seasons out of his five years in Dallas.  However, his Cowboys’ teams went a woeful 1-3 in the NFL playoffs despite posting three consecutive 12-5 regular seasons from 2021-2023. Ironically, Pittsburgh Steelers’ longtime coach Mike Tomlin resigned two weeks ago after his team failed to win a playoff game for a record-tying seventh consecutive time. Saturday afternoon brought a surprising announcement that the Steelers had hired 62-year old Mike McCarthy to become the team’s fourth head coach since the year 1969.  Each of the previous three Steelers’ coaches (Chuck Noll, Bill Cowher, and Mike Tomlin) have taken Pittsburgh to one or more Super Bowl victories over the past 56 seasons. Before coming to Dallas, Mike McCarthy’s 13-year tenure in Green Bay (2006-2018) produced one Super Bowl champion at the conclusion of the 2010 season. Those Green Bay Packers were led by young quarterback Aaron Rodgers as they took a 31-25 win over Mike Tomlin’s Pittsburgh Steelers. A now-42 year old Aaron Rodgers became the Steelers’ quarterback last fall.  He piloted the Black and Gold to a 10-7 regular season and AFC North title.  However, the Steelers (and Aaron Rodgers in particular) were manhandled by the Houston Texans in an ugly 30-6 home playoff loss two weeks ago. Coach Mike Tomlin resigned the following day after 19 years in Steel City. Terrible Towel waving fans (like me) are now wondering what Steelers’ team owner Art Rooney II saw in Mike McCarthy to warrant giving him the head coaching job. Pittsburgh’s woeful offense struggled under coach Mike Tomlin.  Mike McCarthy’s success has come on the offensive side of the football, but his teams’ defenses in Dallas had been less than stellar. Can Mike McCarthy inject life into the Steelers’ offense while maintaining a top level defense? Dallas Cowboys fans are having a good laugh about the mighty Pittsburgh Steelers hiring their ex-coach.  Should Mike McCarthy succeed with the Steelers, Cowboys fans will have confirmation that the coach’s failure in Dallas was likely another case of meddling by team owner/general manager/face-of-the-franchise Jerry Jones. Speaking of meddling, Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney filed tampering charges vs. Ole Miss over a recent NIL transfer LSU’s new football coach Lane Kiffin has been jetting around the country signing NCAA transfer portal players by the dozens.  In South Carolina, Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney has been roundly criticized for the past few years for his well-known reluctance to participate in the NCAA Transfer Portal/NIL transfer sweepstakes game. The Clemson Tigers recently dipped into the transfer portal to lure University of California standout linebacker Luke Ferrelli with a nice NIL offer.  Ferrelli arrived at Clemson in mid-January.  He signed a revenue-sharing contract with Clemson and was already attending classes and football team meetings last week.   Until last Thursday, that is. Ole Miss apparently waved significantly more money (a reported $1 million per year for two seasons) under the nose of Luke Ferrelli during the final days of the latest NCAA transfer portal period.  It was enough to convince the young man to leave Clemson immediately and report to Oxford to play for the Ole Miss Rebels beginning this fall. Clemson is understandably fuming about this situation.  Coach Dabo Swinney and Clemson’s legal staff plan to file tampering charges against Ole Miss. Last Friday afternoon, Coach Swinney said, “It’s not about a linebacker at Clemson.  I don’t want anyone on our team that doesn’t want to be here.  It’s about the next kid and about the message being sent if this blatant tampering is allowed to happen without any consequences.” He added, “This is like having an affair on your honeymoon!” It appears that Clemson’s Dabo Swinney doesn’t want to annul the transfer linebacker’s hasty shotgun marriage to Ole Miss last week. Coach Swinney (like most college football fans) urgently wants the NCAA to enact some common sense rules to govern the Transfer Portal and then enforce them with stiff penalties for the offending parties. Good luck with that one, coach!  The NCAA that once struck fear into college athletics programs for wrongdoing seems to have vanished over the past decade. You can only hope to be as successful as Mayberry’s Gomer Pyle when he made a citizen’s arrest of Deputy Barney Fife!   The post Icy Monday Sports Update appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Tuesday’s surprising news came out of Steel City in western Pennsylvania.  Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. It’s hard to believe that the 53-year old Tomlin had been the top man in Pittsburgh for 19 seasons. There have been only three Pittsburgh Steelers head coaches since the National Football League merged with the American Football League 55 years ago in 1970. Steelers head coach Chuck Noll started his head coaching career in Pittsburgh in 1969 by going 1-13.  His second season brought a 5-9 mark in 1970 and then just 6-8 in 1971. In today’s NFL, most other NFL teams would have fired future Hall-of-Fame Coach Chuck Noll after three years on “Black Monday” last week. You must win NOW, because fans and social media are all about instant gratification today. The Steelers transformed from an NFL laughing stock to 6-time Super Bowl champions Coach Chuck Noll’s fourth year 1972 Steelers (led by Louisiana Tech quarterback Terry Bradshaw and a host of impressive young draft picks) turned Pittsburgh into a winner by going 11-3.  The talented young Steelers lost in the AFC championship game that year to the last NFL team to complete an unbeaten season – the 1972 Miami Dolphins. From that point, the 1970’s “Super Steelers” went on to win four Super Bowl titles in just six seasons. The NFL franchise in Pittsburgh had never captured a single NFL title since the team began in 1933.  Coach Chuck Noll’s teams transformed the image of the Pittsburgh Steelers from lovable losers to a tough band of black-and-gold monsters on the football field. Noll put in 23 seasons as the Steelers’ head coach before handing the baton to Bill Cowher in 1992. Coach Cowher’s Steelers added the team’s fifth Super Bowl title (“One for the thumb”) in 2005.  The very intense Bill Cowher retired after the 2006 season after 15 years of NFL success in Pittsburgh. Mike Tomlin took the reins in Pittsburgh in 2007 The 34-year old former defensive coordinator with the Minnesota Vikings immediately bonded with his new team and its very boisterous loyal fans. Like Chuck Noll and Bill Cowher, Mike Tomlin’s college and NFL coaching experience had been on the defensive side of the football. Did you know that Mike Tomlin (the college football player) was a 2nd team All-Conference wide receiver at the College of William & Mary in Virginia?  He became a defensive backs coach upon entering the coaching profession. Mike Tomlin’s Steelers quickly added Pittsburgh’s sixth Super Bowl trophy in 2008. This endeared the team’s new coach to millions of Terrible Towel waving Steelers fans around the world. Mike Tomlin’s Steelers reached the big game once again in 2010 but lost 31-25 to (ironically) Super Bowl MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. Ironically, the now 42-year old Aaron Rodgers signed to play quarterback for Coach Tomlin’s Steelers this past season. Rodgers led Pittsburgh to a 10-7 regular season record.  The Steelers were embarrassed 30-6 – at home – by the Houston Texans on Monday night in the wild-card round. Less than one day after Monday night’s ugly loss to Houston, Coach Mike Tomlin elected to voluntarily step down as the Steelers’ head coach Tuesday afternoon.  He finished with 193 regular season wins. That tied him with former Steelers coaching legend Chuck Noll for 9th place in NFL history. The pressure of winning in Pittsburgh takes a toll on its head coaches The Steelers’ six Super Bowl titles place significant pressure on the current head coach to add another piece of hardware into the team’s trophy case. Mike Tomlin’s Pittsburgh squads never finished below .500 in any of his 19 seasons. His Steelers won the AFC North eight times including this season’s 10-7 team. Coach Tomlin’s Steelers teams were defensively talented but inconsistent on offense.  Tomlin’s offensive units have further declined after the 2021 retirement of likely Hall-of-Fame quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.  One by one, offensive coordinators have struggled and been sent packing from Pittsburgh several times during Mike Tomlin’s 19 years at the helm. Monday night’s 30-6 loss – at home – in the opening round again highlighted Mike Tomlin’s difficulty at winning playoff games.  This week’s defeat was the Steelers’ seventh straight in the NFL playoffs. The loss tied Coach Tomlin with former Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis for the most consecutive playoff defeats in NFL history. Ouch. The pressure to win a post-season game seems to have been the final breaking point for Pittsburgh Coach Mike Tomlin.  He looked ready to take a lengthy sabbatical from his coaching responsibilities.  Coach Tomlin is considered a likely candidate to work for one of the television networks as a studio host or analyst in the broadcast booth next season. Former New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton “retired” from the team in 2022 but took a job working as a studio host for FOX Sports that fall.  Payton then returned to the sidelines the following year in 2023 to become the Denver Broncos head coach. It’s likely that Mike Tomlin will patrol the football sidelines as either a head coach or defensive coordinator for another team at some point in the future. In the meantime, here’s hoping that Coach Tomlin will enjoy a very well deserved break. Jump ball!  Who wants to be the new Pittsburgh Steelers head coach? Let’s examine the positives first. Job security – There have been just three coaches in the past 55 seasons.  The Steelers ownership (the Rooney family) is the most patient in all of professional sports.  Getting a job as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers is, perhaps, the safest job in the NFL. Fan support – Is anything better than seeing 65,000 gold-colored Terrible Towels being waved in support of your team at every home game? Yes, there is! It’s when you see 20,000 or more Terrible Towels being waved by fans at your opponent’s stadium on road games!  Only the Dallas Cowboys may have as many loyal football fans as the Steelers. A livable, lovable city – Pittsburgh is one of America’s top major metropolitan areas in terms of the cost of living and safety.  The Steel City (much like New Orleans) has a very unique local population which fervently follows their beloved NFL franchise for 365 days per year. And now…a few of the negatives. Expectations are sky high – every year!  Mike Tomlin appeared to be one of the most even-tempered head coaches in NFL history.  Pittsburgh is the city which was home to Mister Rogers (the PBS children’s TV star – not the quarterback).  Football fans and media in Pittsburgh reminded Coach Tomlin (daily) that he had lost six consecutive post-season games leading up to Monday night’s playoff game versus Houston. The Steelers have six Super Bowl trophies in their display case.  The next head coach will feel immediate pressure to win playoff games again – quickly. Can the new head coach turn around the Steelers’ pop gun offense?  Aaron Rodgers was a “band-aid” type of quarterback for the Steelers this season.  The 42-year old legend could not and should not be attempting to scramble or run from freight train-sized NFL defensive linemen anymore.  Steelers rookie quarterback Will Howard never left the bench during his first pro season.  Pittsburgh’s major investment in wide receiver D.K. Metcalf appears to be shaky after Year #1 with the team.  The Steelers need more speedy receivers who can reliably catch the football under pressure. Does the new coach look the part in Pittsburgh?  Mike Tomlin, Bill Cowher, and Chuck Noll had “the look” of someone intense enough and tough enough to command this rugged city’s pro football team. Projecting a personal toughness and strength will (initially) capture the hearts of Steeler Nation. Who does SwampSwami see as the next Pittsburgh Steelers head coach? A. Curt Cignetti Win or lose this coming Monday night vs. the University of Miami, Indiana Hoosiers football coach Curt Cignetti checks all of the boxes needed to turn the Pittsburgh Steelers into a top contender again. Did I say that the 64-year old college football coach is a Pittsburgh native?  Curt Cignetti signed a 7-year contract extension with the Hoosiers this fall.  Can the Steelers afford to pay for the buyout for his Indiana contract? Yes. Would they consider paying a sizable buyout in order to get Cignetti to Pittsburgh? Unlikely.  The Steelers’ ownership is notoriously thrifty.  B. Houston Texans’ head coach DeMeco Ryans Ryans is only 41 years of age (a year younger than this year’s Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers). The former All-Pro NFL linebacker has won ten or more games in each of his first three seasons as head coach of the Houston Texans.  Pittsburgh would need to provide significant compensation (draft picks and a lot of cash) to Houston in order to lure DeMeco Ryans to come coach in Steel City. Why would Ryans prefer Pittsburgh over Houston?  Have you ever lived in Houston during its six months of summer? C. One of these four relatively young NFL defensive coordinators Some names being floated today include Minnesota Vikings D-coordinator Mike Flores. He was formerly the head coach for the Miami Dolphins.  Flores’ exit from Miami became a bit messy, though.   My list of other top candidates includes Seattle Seahawks defensive guru Allen Durde, Green Bay’s Jeff Hafley, and Jesse Minter from the Los Angeles Chargers. There you have it!    SwampSwami’s list of his six top candidates for the Pittsburgh Steelers head coaching job! One name that I intentionally omitted was Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman.  He has been quoted recently saying he had no interest in a pro football head coaching position. Then again, don’t coaches ALWAYS say something like that – right before they leave? The post Tomlin out in Pittsburgh – Who Wants the Best Coaching job in the NFL? appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Your taxes could be going up. City Council and Pittsburgh Public Schools both officially proposed increases for next year. Host Megan Harris, executive producer Mallory Falk, and producer Sophia Lo explain how we got here and how much extra you might be paying if the tax hikes do, in fact, get approved. Plus, they discuss a new direct flight to one of Pittsburgh's favorite places, new state restrictions on GLP-1 drugs, the Terrible Towel's big milestone birthday, and your final opportunity to snag an exclusive City Cast Pittsburgh beanie. Get more from City Cast Pittsburgh when you become a City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at https://membership.citycast.fm Request a song for our holiday show! Call or text the HOLIDAY HOTLINE at 412-212-8893. Notes and references from today's show: Our Ultimate Pittsburgh Gift Guide [City Cast Pittsburgh] PODCAST: 'Sloppy' City Budget, Zombie Studies & Giant Eagle vs. Everybody [City Cast Pittsburgh] Same budget, different universes: Pittsburgh council, mayor diverge on 2026 spending plan [TribLive] Pittsburgh City Council grapples with competing narratives surrounding budget [P-G] Sharply contrasting views of Pittsburgh budget emerge ahead of looming votes [WESA] Property Record Search [Allegheny County] PODCAST: Can Pittsburgh Afford the NFL Draft? [City Cast Pittsburgh] PODCAST: Are Pittsburgh Schools Closing Or Not?! [City Cast Pittsburgh] Without closures, Pittsburgh Public Schools projects $6M deficit with 4% tax hike [TribLive] Pa. cyber charter reforms give PPS budget unexpected 'wiggle room' amid last-minute revisions [WESA] Pennsylvania restricts weight-loss drugs for Medicaid patients amid budget woes [Spotlight PA] Pittsburgh-area ICE arrests through mid-October more than triple last year's level [Public Source] PODCAST: What Actually Happens During an ICE Raid? [City Cast Pittsburgh] PODCAST: Lo que realmente ocurre durante una redada de ICE [City Cast Pittsburgh] HHS changed the name of transgender health leader on her official portrait [NPR] Former Gov. Wolf, Pa. Democrats slam deadname of Rachel Levine portrait [Go Erie] The Terrible Towel Turns 50 [Pittsburgh Magazine] Pittsburgh lands direct flights to Dublin [Axios Pittsburgh] Learn more about the sponsors of this December 12th episode: Fulton Commons Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Ben Maller talks about Mike Tomlin's response to angry Steelers fans, if Josh Allen has solved the Bills road blues with this victory over the Steelers, the debut of Vikings rookie Max Brosmer, Maller Militia Feud, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They were the defending champs… and they were just getting started. After a draft in 1974 that would eventually produce 5 Hall of Famers… names like Lambert, Swann, Stallworth, Shell and Webster… the Steelers were ready to repeat as champions… and while the 2nd year players began to come into their own in '75, the team was led by Quarterback Terry Bradshaw, who 5 years after being the #1 overall pick out of Louisiana Tech, was finally ready to claim the role as QB1 without having to look over his shoulder.  And on the defensive side of things… the Steel Curtain was ready to wreak havoc on the opposing quarterbacks throughout the NFL. LC Greenwood, Ernie Holmes, Dwight White and the man on the cover of the September 22, 1975 issue of Sports Illustrated, Mean Joe Greene were laying the foundation for a Steelers dynasty… 4 Super Bowl wins in 6 years!  The NFL's first two-time Defensive Player of the Year winner, Joe Greene was everything you wanted in a leader… tough, driven, disciplined, and in this case, yes, a little mean. His years in Pittsburgh would end with a gold jacket in Canton and a legacy that is second to none in the Steel City, or anywhere for that matter. Alex Kozora is someone who appreciates Mean Joe and the Steelers and has been covering the team for over a decade as one of the hosts on The Terrible Podcast, a Steelers podcast for Pittsburgh Steelers fans where he and Dave Bryan discuss the goings on of one of the most successful franchises in the NFL. But that wasn't always the case. Prior to Chuck Noll's and Mean Joe's arrival in 1969, the Steelers had been to one playoff game in their 37 years in the NFL. But in 1972, that all changed… David Orochena is a writer for www.steelersdepot.com and contributor to The Terrible Podcast and he tells us that the “Immaculate Reception” was much more than just the Steelers winning their first ever playoff game. It was a defining moment for the sports structure of Pittsburgh. A week after Franco Harris caught the ball out of midair off a deflection, Roberto Clemente was tragically killed in a plane crash helping bring aid to an earthquake-ravaged Nicaragua. The death of a man who symbolized Pittsburgh and the Pirates completely devastated the city and according to Orochena, it was the Steelers that helped fill that void going forward. It's much more than just the X's & O's of professional football. It's a chat with two guys who know the ins and outs of a franchise that were the laughing stock of the NFL for decades… and turned it around in the mid 70's to become the envy of every organization in the league. Alex and David tell us about how Terry Bradshaw finally won the QB job for good in '75, how the Terrible Towel came to be and inspired a couple of guys years later to start a Terrible Podcast… and how one play changed the course of the Steelers franchise and how the Steel Curtain came to symbolize a team on it's way glory. They dominated and kicked tail and didn't care who got in their way… Was it nice? No… it was mean… Mean Joe Greene and the 1975 Steelers on the Past Our Prime podcast…  Listen to both Past Our Prime and The Terrible Podcast wherever you get your podcasts and please leave a review and a 5-star rating if you desire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for training camp, and with the lull of the sports world, it was a great time to do something different for the Monday Morning Conversation. This week I have the two authors, Dan Joseph and Elizabeth Cope, of Behind the Yoi: The Life of Myron Cope, Legendary Pittsburgh Steelers Broadcaster book on the show. Listen as host Jeff Hartman welcomes these two authors to tell stories from Cope's time with the Steelers, what the Terrible Towel truly means, and more! This podcast is a part of the Steel Curtain Network, a proud member of the Fans First Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Steelers schedule is here! A league official told CBS that the NFL doesn't know if Aaron Rodgers will sign with the Steelers. If the NFL knew this, the Jets game would be a primetime game. Joe doesn't think the league was positive about this. The first divisional game last year was week 11, this season two of their last five games are against the Ravens. The Steelers will honor the 50th anniversary of The Terrible Towel.

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Joe and Brian discuss if this is the year the Pittsburgh Steelers finally break their curse against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Steelers haven't won a game in the City of Brotherly Love since 1965! This predates Chuck Noll, the Steel Curtain, and even the Terrible Towel! There's reason to believe the 10-win Steelers have a […] Can the Steelers break their Philadelphia curse this Sunday? appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: are you for or against the Steelers playing in a dome?? Mark said you'd have to turn in your Terrible Towel if you think the Steelers should build a dome! Cleveland should be embarrassed in Mark's mind to want a dome. Patrick Queen is here to win games like this against Lamar and the Ravens. Preston Smith and Nick Herbig as a duo to replace Alex Highsmith should be ok for the Steelers to withstand. Steelers win 28-24.

Mark said you'd have to turn in your Terrible Towel if you think the Steelers should build a dome! Patrick Queen is here to win games like this against Lamar and the Ravens. Preston Smith and Nick Herbig as a duo to replace Alex Highsmith should be ok for the Steelers to withstand.

Washington is trying to drown out the Terrible Towel. The Steelers bring a great crowd to every road game. Will Washington succeed?

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Washington is planning to give fans Commanders colored towels to wave and try to drown out the Terrible Towel. The Steelers bring a great crowd to every road game. Will Washington succeed? Steelers traded deadline debate!

Voice of America news editor and Pittsburgh native Dan Joseph ("Behind the Yoi: The Life of Myron Cope, Legendary Pittsburgh Steelers Broadcaster") joins the podcast this week for a deep dive into the legacy of one of pro football's most unique broadcast voices. Myron Cope (1929-2008) served as the radio color commentator for the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers from 1970 to 2005, becoming an irreplaceable voice in NFL broadcasting. Known for his distinctive, gravelly tone and catchphrases like “Yoi!” and “Okle-dokle,” Cope's excitement and unapologetic support for the Steelers led fans to mute their TVs and tune into his radio broadcasts. His career extended beyond game days, with his pioneering evening talk show dominating Pittsburgh's airwaves for over two decades and earning him the honor of being the first pro football announcer inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame. Born and raised in Pittsburgh to Lithuanian Jewish parents, Cope initially pursued journalism, writing for publications such as Sports Illustrated. But it was through the airwaves that he truly captured fans' hearts. In 1975, Cope created the "Terrible Towel" - a gold towel Steelers fans waved in support of their team - which became a powerful emblem of Steelers Nation. His contributions to the team's lore also include co-naming 1972's “Immaculate Reception,” forever tying him to one of the NFL's most iconic plays. Beyond broadcasting, Cope's legacy reflects his dedication to his family and community. He donated all Terrible Towel royalties to the care facility where his son, born with brain damage, still resides. Over his lifetime, Cope raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for children with disabilities, underscoring the kindness and loyalty that endeared him to Pittsburgh and solidified his place in sports history. + + + SPONSOR THANKS (AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!): Yinzylvania (20% off promo code: GOODSEATSSTILLAVAILABLE): https://yinzylvania.com/GOODSEATSSTILLAVAILABLE Old School Shirts.com (10% off promo code: GOODSEATS): https://oldschoolshirts.com/goodseats Royal Retros (10% off promo code: SEATS): https://www.503-sports.com?aff=2   BUY THE BOOK (AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!): "Behind the Yoi: The Life of Myron Cope, Legendary Pittsburgh Steelers Broadcaster" (2024): https://amzn.to/3O2CbWZ   FIND AND FOLLOW: Website: https://goodseatsstillavailable.com/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodSeatsStill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodseatsstillavailable/ Threads:  https://www.threads.net/@goodseatsstillavailable Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodSeatsStillAvailable/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodseatsstillavailable

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be down one of their star running backs in Week 4 against the Indianapolis Colts. Also, Colts LB Zaire Franklin stirred up social media with his comments about the Terrible Towel. Will the Colts be the latest in a long line of teams to fall victim to the curse of the Terrible Towel? Tune in! Don't miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings app today! Sign-up using https://dkng.co/allsteelers or through my promo code ALLSTEELERS Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo ALLSTEELERS at ShopMando.com! #mandopod #sponsored The Best Steelers Shirts On the Internet! https://blackandgoldapparel.myshopify.com/ Review Our Podcast (Please!): Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4w67Psucw757d4pdH4jBDD?utm_medium=share&utm_source=linktree Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1627248534?ign-itscg=30200&ign-itsct=lt_p Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vc3RlZWxlcnMtdG8tZ28 Everywhere else: https://linktr.ee/allsteelerstalk Follow Our Socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allsteelerstalk?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allsteelerstalk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllSteelersFN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AllSteelers Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org (CT). 18+ in most eligible states, but age varies by jurisdiction. Eligibility restrictions apply. Valid only in states where DraftKings Pick6 operates. Pick6 not available in all states, including, but not limited to NY and CA-ONT (for up-to-date list of states please visit pick6.draftkings.com/where-is-pick6-available). Void where prohibited. 1 per new Pick6 customer. $5+ first Pick Set to receive promo code to redeem 1-month NFL+ Premium subscription and $50 issued as non-withdrawable Pick6 Credits that expire in 180 days (4,320 hours). Terms: pick6.draftkings.com/promos. NFL+ Premium Terms: Offer only for eligible subscribers & must be redeemed by 11:59PM 9/30/24; After 1-month promo period, subscription automatically renews each month at then-current price (currently $14.99/mth) until cancelled; Addt'l terms: nfl.com/terms. Offer expires 9/19/24 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DraftKings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Local songs, gametime rituals, popular chants from the fans - many sports teams have traditions but none are quite as memorable as the ones in Pittsburgh (admittedly we may be a little biased). On this episode of our podcast, we will look at our favorite traditions of the past and present.REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodes​Find Pittsburgh sports gear and support the show at Fanatics!Connect with the show:Visit us on the webFollow us on TwitterFollow us on Facebook

Will things go better for Russell Wilson in Pittsburgh? Luke and Will break down the possibility of Russell Wilson being an impact for the Steelers next season, and how soon to expect Justin Fields, on field!

The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Houston Oilers (and later the Tennessee Titans) had a fierce rivalry. The years of them being the two best teams in the NFL, the briefcase gift, the Commander Cody game, the fights and ejections - these two teams really did not like each other! While this is one of those teams we miss having  on our schedule every year, we can still look back on the memorable moments that made this rivalry so much fun.Find Pittsburgh sports gear and support the show at Fanatics!Connect with the show:Visit us on the webFollow us on TwitterFollow us on Facebook

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Pittsburgh has one of the oldest city flags in the U.S., but the design leaves something to be desired — at least, according to Ted Kaye. He's the nation's leading flag scholar and author of the flag design bible "Good Flag, Bad Flag." Kaye joins City Cast's Mallory Falk to explain what makes a good flag, where Pittsburgh ranks compared to other cities, and whether we should be considering a new look. Want to check out some proposed alternatives to our current flags? Artist Lucy Chen designed a couple Pittsburgh flag options for Pittsburgh City Paper, and Tara Stark came up with a new design for the Pennsylvania flag. **This episode originally aired on July 12, 2023. Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AR II - OC is Mike Tomlin's decisionArthur Smith's lack of capitalization on key assetsTennessee Titans experience is a ray of hopeThe selection processHit us up on X at: @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Note: With news breaking after we recorded this podcast, we placed an addendum to the beginning of this episode, so be sure to keep listening after the opening segmentTomlin rumor dispelledWhy the Steelers can't breach the just-above-mediocre barrierHit us up on X at: @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our first guest of 2024 needs no introduction: Sports Illustrated's Rohan Nadkarni joins Drew and Roth to preview the NFL playoffs. But along the way, we're keeping Rohan's New Years Eve malady secret for viral marketing, examining how much of a Philly dude Bradley Cooper is, trying to keep Roth from being fully assassinated by Aaron Rodgers' strike team, and wondering how good the food is at this viral Detroit food truck. And as always, we dive into the Funbag for real questions from real listeners.Stuff We Talked About- Detroit 75 Kitchen food truck opening new spot in Troy this summerDo you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0!Sponsor- Microdose, where you can get 30% off your first order with code DISTRACTION at https://microdose.comCredits- Hosts: Drew Magary & David Roth- Producer: Eric Silver- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services & Ads: Multitude- Subscribe to Defector!About The ShowThe Distraction is Defector's flagship podcast about sports (and movies, and art, and sandwiches, and certain coastal states) from longtime writers Drew Magary and David Roth. Every week, Drew and Roth tackle subjects, both serious and impossibly stupid, with a parade of guests from around the world of sports and media joining in the fun! Roth and Drew also field Funbag questions from Defector readers, answer listener voicemails, and get upset about the number of people who use speakerphone while in a public bathroom stall. This is a show where everything matters, because everyone could use a Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.

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Hour 1: VICTORY MONDAY. The Steelers are in. They won on Saturday in the slop of Baltimore and the Titans helped out the Steelers with a win over the Jags yesterday afternoon. The guys think this feels different to them – not because they think the Steelers will win the game in Buffalo on Sunday, but because they got there on the back of Mason Rudolph of all people. How much does the TJ Watt loss impact how people feel about what this team can actually do in the playoffs?  The Jaguars found out the hard way that the curse of the Terrible Towel is still alive. They won just one of their final six games to miss the playoffs while the Steelers made it over them. Fans sounded off on their reaction to the Steelers making the playoffs.  Did we find out the real reason why Matt Canada was fired? Tony Dungy got into it a little bit last night during the NBC broadcast, citing a chat he had with Mike Tomlin. The guys think there was some truth to the answer, but probably not every single little detail. Early look at the forecast on Sunday is ugly with snow – who does that favor?

The Jaguars found out the hard way that the curse of the Terrible Towel is still alive. They won just one of their final six games to miss the playoffs while the Steelers made it over them. 

NFL week 18. The last week of the regular season and the Browns are in... The Steelers are not. What's got to happen this weekend for Pittsburgh to make the post-season, and who else will be headed to the NFL playoffs, and who will be hitting the links?Support the showNick on Instagram

(Hour 3 with Cook and Joe) Breaking news in the NFL, as Russel Wilson is benched in Dever. Which leaves one less team in the AFC playoff picture for the Steelers to worry about, in theory. We hear more stories from listeners about the Terrible Towel and Mario Lemieux's comeback. Listeners also chime in on the Mason Rudolph situation.  The Athletic's Mark Kaboly joins the show to preview the upcoming matchup between the Steelers and the Seahawks. Mark thinks Mason Rudolph has earned another start after his play against the Cincinnati Bengals. Mason only came back to Pittsburgh because the Steelers offered him a guaranteed salary, according to Kaboly. Mark talks about the TJ Watt DPOTY betting odds. Myles Garrett has come up big this year and Mark thinks Garrett will get the award. The Steelers do have a shot at winning, however they never do well in Seattle. Mark says the Seahawks will win 27-24 but the Steelers playoff hopes will remain alive. But even if they win both games, there is still a chance a 10-7 season does not get the Steelers in the playoffs. 

(Hour 2 with Cook and Joe) Post Gazette's Ray Fittipaldo joins the show today while the Steelers are doing their walkthrough. Ray is in the camp that Mason Rudolph should start over Kenny Pickett even if he is healthy. George Pickens' performance last week was the 11th best receiving effort of a Steelers wide receiver in their history. Antonio Brown had 3 of the top 10. Ray does not like the Steelers' chances of making the playoffs. He is not worried about the other outside things that could happen. He is thinking about the confidence level of the team going into Seattle and winning, which is what the team has to do to make the playoffs. Seattle is their biggest roadblock to making the playoffs. Ron and Ray talk about TJ Watt and his gambling odds for Defensive Player of the Year. Also a quick look around the league and who will be some of the favorites coming down to the wire in the NFL season.  Today is the Anniversary of the Terrible Towel. Ron thinks it is the most identifiable object associated with any pro sports team. Myron Cope started a legacy that has lasted for a very long time. Listeners call in to tell us their memories about when the Terrible Towel was brought out and how cool it was back then. Today is also the 24th Anniversary when Mario Lemieux came out of retirement. Mario secretly trained to come back. When he did come back he completely dominated, him coming back possibly saved hockey in Pittsburgh. 

Putting the offense on Pickens' shouldersRating Mason's performanceDiminishing DionteBeyond getting a win, what other benefits does this game have?Hit us up on X at: @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Losing the battle to win the warWhat's Mason's upside?Drama to come in the offseasonHit us up on X at: @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Steelers 16 - Bengals 1035 yard middle finger up the middle of the field to Pat Friermuth, Offensive process was visibly vastly more effective than it's been at any other point during the 2023 season.Kenny & Najee had massively redemptive gamesStrategically, the middle of the field was targeted to a dramatically higher degree (7 completions) with 2 deep completions (1 to each side), AND there was finally a successful screen passMuth carved up the middle of the field for over 100 yards after only accumulating 60 yards TOTAL in weeks 1-5George Pickens was still underutilizedDionte had a nightmare Dionte gameTHIS is the Kenny we expected to see after the preseasonThis Canada issue was largely caused by Mike Tomlin (we assume) sticking by Canada, but the fact that the team mostly kept its mouth shut throughout the drawn-out process is a testament to what an insanely tight ship he runsHit us up on X at: @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steelers 23 - Packers 19Canada's repertoire expandingKenny inhibiting this teamMason? Gardner Minshew?Kwon Alexander lost for the season; linebacker room is decimatedNext: Steelers @ Browns, November 19, 1:00pmHit us up on X at: @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Canada delivers chunk playsCan Kenny?Steelers v Titans, November 2, 8:15pmHit us up on X at: @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

During this walk, Maria Jose (MJ) talks to us about the Pittsburgh Steelers international content strategy. An Honduras native, MJ graduated from Texas Christian University (TCU). While at TCU, she became enamored with American football and was eager to work in sport. Soon after her first football game, she secured her first internship with TCU athletics and the rest was history. MJ currently serves as the International Content Manager for the Pittsburgh Steelers. In her role, she is responsible for contributing to the Steelers' global expansion strategy through engagement on social platforms. Through the NFL's International Home Marketing Areas (IHMA) program, the Steelers have marketing rights in Mexico, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland. Discussion points include: Detailing the role of an NFL international content manager Strategy to attract and engage global Steelers fan base NFL's International Home Marketing Areas (IHMA) program American football globalization and community engagement Favorite international content and experiences College sport globalization and future directions NFL globalization does not happen by osmosis. Humans dictate what happens and how it happens. The NFL named her a "Next Woman Up," but we argue that she's already arrived. Phenomenal episode in English. Part two will be in Spanish. Muchas gracias, Maria Jose! Connect with MJ on LinkedIn Follow: Los Steelers on Instagram (Steelers Mexico) Follow: Steelers Deutschland on Instagram (Steelers Germany) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/walkwithtfb/support

Pro Football Hall of Famer/CBS Sports NFL Analyst Bill Cowher tells Rich what it was like being one of the few head coaches in Pittsburgh Steelers history, how close he came to becoming the Cleveland Browns' HC before the job went to Bill Belichick, which teams are legit Super Bowl contenders, and recounts that infamous/hilarious time he stuff a photograph in the breast pocket of an NFL official who got a call wrong. Rich and the guys react to Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence taking heat from Steelers fans for referring to their beloved Terrible Towel as “little,” and Rich makes the case for the NFL to expand ‘Replay Assist' to make sure controversial officiating calls during games are correct. Please check out my other productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith are back to discuss the latest surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cam Heyward was back at practice and his 21 day window was opened to be activated off IR. On the reverse side of that, Diontae Johnson and Larry Ogunjobi both didn't participate in practice with hamstring and shoulder injuries, respectively. Joey Porter Jr. was a limited participant with a calf injury. Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence caused quite a stir with his comments about the Terrible Towel and Alan goes on a rant about how it's not a big deal and the bigger issue within the way things are taken out of context. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and talk about all of this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've seen this game beforeWhere are we going with all of these ugly wins?Department of OffenseCam Heyward is bubble wrappedSteeler wide receivers: Talented / PsychoticSteelers v Jaguars, October 29 1:00pmHit us up on X at: @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What Yinz Talkin' Bout is the conversation about the Steelers social media conversation, exposing the hottest and most toxic takes on the internet and beyond. This week, we're letting one of the influential Steelers tweeters defend themselves. Chris Ward from the @Blitz_burgh account appears in our Kanga-Rooney Court. He'll face some of his most opinionated tweets, and if found guilty, he'll have to turn in his Terrible Towel. Plus, in an effort to bring some positivity to the conversation, we debut the new song "Yinz Didn't Start the Fire." Hosted by Kyle Chrise and Greg Benevent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we're letting one of the influential Steelers tweeters defend themselves. Chris Ward from the @Blitz_Burgh account appears in our Kanga-Rooney Court. He'll have to explain some of his most opinionated tweets, and if found guilty, he'll be asked to turn in his Terrible Towel. Plus, in an effort to bring some positivity to the conversation, we debut the new song "Yinz Didn't Start the Fire." What Yinz Talkin' Bout is the conversation about the Steelers social media conversation, exposing the hottest and most toxic takes on the internet and beyond. Hosted by Kyle Chrise and Greg Benevent Rundown -Tomlin Haters getting Louder -Blame Canada -Sacking Kenny -Kanga-Rooney Court: @Blitz_Burgh -Yinz Didn't Start the Fire -Troy Goes Grey Get your free "Blame Canada" sticker by emailing kylechrise@gmail.com Follow Kyle on TikTok: @kylechrise Follow Greg on IG: @gregbenevent Follow @Blitz_Burgh on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatyinztalkinbout/message

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Mike Tomlin's exclamation, “Hell yeah we gotta make some changes” after the Texans game aside, we didn't see anyKenny still broken, but emerges in the 4th quarterWarren - Harris run gameJoey Porter Jr. for a starting role!Hit us up on X at: @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The team was not prepared for this gameMatt Canada appears incapable of designing an effective offenseHow long before players mutiny and start looking for an exit from the team?College Kenny is not translating to the NFLMike Tomlin says, “Hell yeah. We gotta make some changes.” Hit us up on X at: @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steelers 23 - Raiders 18Kenny starting to wring the college out of his gameOffensive line still trying to congeal Defense giveth and taketh awayNext game 10/1, Sunday: Steelers @ Texans 1:00Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steelers 26 - Browns 22Offensive ineptitudeWhat happened to Kenny?What happened to the run game?Steelers v Raiders - Sun 8:20; last win @ Oakland 29-10, 12/10/95Hit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kenny Pickett is no Tommy MaddoxAnthony McFarland convincingTJ Watt for DPOYHit us up on Twitter at @Steelersoutpost Shoot us an email at Steelersoutpost@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.