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Bold Sports Episode 105

Check pics. All Time is Jumpin Joe DiMaggio 13 seasons with the Yanks, 13 time Allstar, 9 time WSC and 3 time AL MVP. Nicklas Liidstrom NHL, and Kevin Garnett NBA.

WPIAL- Last Saturday the Heinz Filed WPIAL Championship was held with Central Catholic winning the 6A class, Thomas Jefferson winning the 4A, Central Valley winning the 3A, Clairton winning the 1A. This Saturday you have Avonworth taking on Washington in the 2A at Norwin HS at 12noon, and Peters taking on Gateway at Norwin at 6pm in 5A. This week in the PIAA Bracket Central Catholic takes on State Collage at NA in 6a, TJ takes on Cathedral Prep at NH in 4A, Central Valley awaits winner of Sharon/Bald eagle in 3A, Clairton awaits the winner of Coudersport/Farrell in 1A.

PGA Tour- Brendon Todd won the OHL Classic last weekend at El Camaleon Golf Club in Mexico, this week the PGA heads to Sea Island Seaside Course in the RSM Classic in Georgia. Lots of the big names are not in this tournament , but are gearing up for the Hero World Challenge and the Bahama swing as well as the Presidents Cup in Australia coming up soon. Then they move into the Hawaii Swing.

Penguins- played the Islanders tonight the Pens ?? In the last few games the Pens have bounced back n fourth with a few losses and a few wins. A big on over the Leafs Saturday the Power play is still shitty, (pens got one tonight) and we now know that Crosby is out 6 weeks after surgery for a sports hernias . The Pens find themselves in 4th spot in the division with Canes and Flyers right there in the points. Tonight game was big with the Islanders in second with 29 in points and the Caps lead the division with 36.

Pirates- the team has introduced Ben Cherington as GM. Did you watch the Presser? Sounds like we are in for an entire over haul. From Bob Nutting, no one is out of the question on trades and signings. The Presser was good, but not reassuring . “The confines of what I have to deal with is what ill work with” from Cherington. Bell- Borras guy, trade bait, or play him out till 2022 or offer 200 mill plus and see what happens? Vasquez is up on 21 new charges in Westmorland County, and Pierogi Tryouts are going on, you must be able to run 215 yards in 60 seconds or less in costume. And also learn the Bucco Brigade stuff as well. Open for appearances an such as well and be available 57 out of 81 games.

NCAA Fooitball-

Pitt- had an OT win over UNC last Thursday Night 34-17 with Kenny Pickett being named ACC Offensive player of the week. He was 25/42 359yds, 1 TD 0 Int and running for 2 more himself. Pitt got their first win in Football over UNC since joining the ACC and have to travel to Blacksburgh to take on VT that is the #25 team in the country this Saturday at 3:30 .

PSU- handled Indiana pretty well in Happy Valley last Saturday 34-27. The score doesn’t reflect the game here. Lots of field goals and Defensive scores in this game.. PSU has #2 OSU this week in the Horseshoe Shake Up Could Happen.


ND- the Irish handled the Midshipmen 52-20 in South Bend this past Saturday . Ian Book tossed 5 TD’s total with 284yds and 14/20. The Irish mad sure that their Rival didn’t sneak up on them. Next week the Irish have Boston College head into South Bend for the last home game of the season.

Other Football, Michigan/State Iowa/Gophers. Trophies.

NCAA Hoops-

Pitt- the Panthers stumbled with WVU 68-53 loss at the Pete then rebounded with a win over Monmouth 63-50. The Program looks to be better with Jeff Caple at the head. Coach secured 3 recruits this week for next season all 6ft 8 and above. AR-Pine Bluff heads into the Pete this Thursday . Thats Arkansas .

WVU- had their win in Pittsburgh , then followed it up with a win over Northern CO. Boston University heads into Morgantown friday.

PSU- defeated Bucknell 98-70 tonight and have Yale headed into Happy Valley this weekend .

ND- Defeted MArshall and Presbyterian this past week with Toledo headed in.

ACC- tough Hoop Conference , not all teams have played a conference game yet.

NFL- GRONK BEACH!! Suspensions, movers and shakers, and you got Mossed.

Steelers- Shitty game in Cleveland with Head hunting, loss of players due to injury , bad play from the O line, the D didn’t show up, just flat over all. Cincy next week, and back home for Cleveland to a flexed game now at 1 pm from 415.

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The Mason Rudolf Episode. Pens, Pirates, Steelers ( Check Pics).

Riverhounds- the Hounds won their first Home Playoff game last Saturday huge 7-nil over top of Birmingham Legion. Niko Brett had 4 goals in the match one was a penalty kick. Other goals by Fisher, Dover, and Mertz. This was a complete domination from the Hounds across the state lines. This week the Hounds have have Louisville City coming into town for a 7pm Kickoff at Highmark Stadium . The Previous 2 matches with the Louisville City the Hounds won at home 1-nil and a 0-0 draw in Louisville. Don’t think this can be called a rubber match. With Louisville only being in the league for the last 4 years, the Hounds lead the series 2-0-6 even though Louisville has the last two championships and last 4 appearances in the finals for the eastern conference . The Hounds have never beat Louisville in Pittsburgh , Just at Slugger Field.

PGA Tour- the PGA is on their Asian Swing, Last week was a historic tournament. Tiger played in the ZoZo Championship and Lead from wire to wire for the win. This was his 82nd all time win on the tour and tied Sam Sneed for the all time record. Tiger held off local and hometown and country favorite Haidki Matsuymama at Accordi Golf at Narashino CC out side of tokyo. This week the Tour goes to Sheshan Golf Club in Shanghai China. Not sure who is all playing, the website is a dick.

Pirates- the Pirates fire GM Neil Huntington the day before they introduce Travis Williams as President. So fare 3 people have been talked about. Ex Blue Jay, Tony LaCava. ( From Pittsburgh, Central Catholic, Pirates 1983 draft). Pull article for the rest.

World Series- Astros sweep in DC with some Boobs in Game 5, Game 6 the Nats looked solid with Strasburg on the hill just like the Stros looked solid with Cole train on the hill. Game 6 Nats Manager Dave Martinez had to be held back and ejected due to interference call ( First Manager ejected in WS since Cox in 92) the Home Team has lost all their games. Game 7 was tonight

NCAA-

Pitt- women’s Volleyball is #2 in the nation

Pitt Football- took a big loss to the Cains last Saturday in crappy weather 16-12. Pitt didn’t get in the End Zone at all during the game and was relegated to 4 Field Goals one 54yard. Miami got in the end zone twice, and had 1 field goal. missed the 2 point conversion with less than 2 mins in the 4th after the go ahead TD. It was a sloppy game from the get go, not only the weather, but Pitts play on the field. The O wasn’t clicking, and the D was solid, but gave up some splash plays which resulted in points. Next week, Pitt heads south to Atlanta to take on Georgia Tech for a 4 pm kick off.

WVU- two weeks ago WVU got shelled by Oklahoma 52-14. Not much to talk about here, WVU is on a down year. now, it doest help that OK lost to K State this past week to add insult to injury. The Eers head to Baylor #12 this week after their buy.

PSU- Played Michigan ST in Lansing last week and came away with the win 28-7. PSU has been rolling all season and have a bit of a test this week going into Minneapolis to take on #13 the Golden Gophers.

ND- The Irish went to the Big House in Crappy Weather and took a whooping 45-14. It was a bad game all over for the Irish, the Offense couldn't get anything going, no one gained ofer 42 yds, and ND tried spreading the ball around like normal, but that didn’t work at all. The D looked like they were stuck in the mud the whole game they had 2 sacks and ) turnovers . Next week the Irish have VT headed into South Bend.

NHL- Penguins, since last weeks Podcast the Pens had a win on the road in Dallas 3-0 over the Stars with goals from Rust, Kahun, and Tanev. All goals came in the 3rd PD with 10 mins left or less in the game. Last night the Pens had the Filthy Flyers in town and handled them 7-0 with goals from (Pull Game) it was a complete game for the most part except for the Power Play. The Pens have the Oilers coming into town this Saturday for the rare 1 pm game before headed out to Boston for a Monday Night game.

NFL- trade Deadline came and left and the Steelers sat idol with not a lot of picks to give upon and only 3 million available under the salary cap.

Steelers— MNF and the Steelers showed up after they cleaned the buss from the sinkhole in the second QT the team finally arrived after the first 25 mins of not playing. With Mason throwing an INT early in first and the Dolphins turning that into points and added 7 more in the first. Now, fortunately , that was all. The Steelers got a field goal in the second off Boz, and then he missed 54 yd one after that. Then words the end, the Steelrs had a hell of a drive starting on their own 2 yd Line and ended with a 45 yd td Pass n run for a TD. The Steeles added 7 more in the 3rd and 10 more in the 4th. Minkah Fitzpatrick had 2 int off his old team, TJ Watt with the Sack, Strip, and Fumble recovery trifecta by himself, and the D was solid for all but the first qt.

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Gary Anderson 82-94. Penguins— All Time Oscar Robertson 12 time all star, 1971 Championship with Bucks. Ozzie Smith, Warren Moon.

Riverhounds— Playoffs start Saturday , the Hounds have Birmingham Legion coming to Highmark Stadium. The Hounds finished 1st over all in the eastern conference . The Hounds secured the spot with a 1-Nill win in Birmingham last Sunday over the Legion. Black Out and Tailgate Saturday.

PGA Tour- Last week the CJ Cup was won by Justin Thomas in Korea at the Club at Nine Bridges. This week some bigger names are in the field with Tiger Leading at -6 headed to the second rd that is suspended currently at the ZoZo Championship at the Accord Golf, Narashino CC. In Chiba Japan.

MLB- World Series, Nats up 2-0 over Stroes. Phillies Hire Joe Girardi, David Ross to Manage Cubs, Joe Madden to Angles,

Pirates- Travis Williams formes Pens COO to replace Coonelly who went back to MLB front office.

NBA Starts-

NCAA-

Pitt-

WVU-

PSU-

ND-

Penguins- 5 game win streak to now a 3 game losing streak.

NFL- Trade Deadline

Steelers- After the Buy week.

Bold Sports Episode 100 Robert Parish 9 time Allstar and 4 time Champion w/Celts. Steelers Johnny Clement 1946-48, Pirates, Joe Page, Junior Ortiz, Rick White,

PCBS Golf Outing.

Riverhounds- the Hounds had a 1-nil win this past Saturday over Saint Louis FC. the hounds last regular season match is this Saturday at Birmingham Legion. The Hounds are currently in First Place in the East . Business isn’t finished, the Hounds need a win or a draw to finish in first or have some help with a loss.

PGA Tour is on the Asian Swing currently. They are in Korea, China, and Japan. Then heading back to North America to Bermuda and Mexico. There will be some big names in these tournaments, just have3 to check the field in each one. Tiger and Phill to play is select tournaments to avoid a big hole in Fedex points.

MLB- The Astros are up 2-1 on the Yankees, and Nationals and Cards series is over with a 4 game sweep of the red birds. The Astros Pitching and Offense for the matter are just deep. As for the Nationals, I didn’t expect this at all. They got hot the right time.

WPIAL Football- Pull stats and Rankings. This Friday at Dormont Stadium Quippa come in to take on the golden eagles. KO 5-3 overall and 2-3 in Conference.

Penguins- 4-2 with 3 straight wins and 3 home games this week in 4 days. With the Avalanche, Stars, and Vegas . The Pens are dealing with a slew of injuries Malkin 4-6 weeks, Alex Galchenyuk no time table, Bryan Rust practiced on his own with skills coach, Nick Bjugstad Skated on his own in a track suit, Jared McCann is listed Day To Day with a undisclosed injury. But, how about Sam Lafferty, 8 days ago he was in the AHL Wilksberri Scranton, and now has 5 points in 4 games and early lead in Rookie Scoring.

NCAA-

Pitt- Had that wild game with Duke, cam away with the win and the buy week. Panthers head north to take on the Orangemen of Syracuse this Friday. Pitt 4-2 and Orangemen 3-3 Panthers 2.5 point favorite.

PSU- last week the Nittany Lions beat the Hawkeyes of Iowa 17-12. Iowa always plays thought and seems like a lot of the Big10 teams had some issues with them. This week PSU has Michigan coming into Happy Valley PSU 7.5 point Favorite

WVU- is coming off back to back losses to Texas, and Iowa St. the Eers played tough with Texas, but the long horns held them off in the 4th. This week WVU heads to Oklahoma to take on Jaylen Hurts Heisman Hopeful.

ND- The Irish had a tough game in South Bend with USC, USC always fits up a tough game no matter how good or bad of a year they’re having.. Ian Book Spread the ball around and the D came up big in certain parts of the game.. the Irish are Idol with their second Buy week and head to the Big House next week to take on Michigan.

NFL- Jags trade Jaylen Ramsey to rams for First round pics in 20/21 and 4th in 21 and Rams trade Marcus Peters to Ravens for LB Kenny Young and 5th rd pick in 20. 17-21 the Rams haven’t and won’t have a first RD pick.

Steelers- Put together a full game in LA on Sunday NIght Football. 24-17. Duck Hodges 15/20 132 yds 1 TD 1 Int. Conner with a TD on the ground, but Benny Snell 17 car for 75 yds. Conner also had 7 rec 78 yds, and a TD. It was not a blistering day for receivers at all with the core having 2 or less catches each. The Defense was the one that came up huge with a TD, two int, and. Fumble recovery. The Chargers O Couldn’t get anything going till the 4th and Hunter Henry fresh off the game time decision with 30 FF points, two TD, 8 rec, 100 yds to the rescue, But fell short when the Steelers D held them back.. I was Scared for a bit though.

Tuitt is out fr the season with a torn Pectoral Muscle.

Rivers Dang Nabbit up set with Jaylen Samuels and left the field early .

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Brett Keisel, Levon Kirkland the ALL TIME is the Great One Wayne Gretzky Notable Warren Sapp.

Riverhounds- the hounds had a 1-1 draw against the Atlanta United 2 this past Saturday . Goal by Nico Brett at the 45th min. The state lines show that the hounds played a lot of Defense. Also, If you dindnt see that goal, shame on you. It was pretty. The hounds are currently in 1st place in the East in the USA and still have a game or two in hand.. the last two games of the regular season are on the rode with this Saturday in St. Louis and in Birmingham. The juggling isn’t done, but the hounds need wins or draws.

HS Band— Got 5 on it.

Pirates— Season over since All Star Break. Not officially . Hurdle? Kendal? Serage, Tom Prince.

MLB- Yanks move on over the Twins in a sweep. Dodgers and Nats go to a game 5, As well as Cards and Braves, the Astros and Rays in game 4. (Charlie Morton) 4 Deciding games he has won.

Penguins— this is a new season, Mike Lang Night. Made me tear up. now, Game one, made me mad.. didn’t see game two, but was Happy with the result. Game 3, tonight, feel, concerned Malkin Injured, Rust Injured .

Pitt Football- went to Duke and had shoot out to win 33-30. Pitt is at the Cuse in the Dome on Friday the 18th.

PSU- handled Maryland 59-0 ans last Saturday Purdue 35-7. This week its Iowa in Iowa City which is a tough place to play.. PSU has had some bad loses there. There will be the Iowa City Wave!!!

PSU Alum sends letter about Dreds

WVU- took care of Kansas 29-24 then lost Saturday to Texas at home 42-31. Iowa St is up this week.

ND- after a loss to Georgia, The Irish have rebounded wi wins overt Virginia an BG to have USC this week at South Bend.

Minsue video of Uncle Rico

Steelers, Mason, Hodges, Defense, JuJu, form potential to be tied for first, to 3rd in division .

Hodges- only Walter Payton Award winner not drafted, Best FCS QB Ever with stats, broke Steve MCNairs record in Passing yards,

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A week Off due to Vacation

Steelers- Cam Hayward, Kendrell Bell, Ray Seals Pirates- Joe Beimel NFL- Simeon Rice. NHL- Jeremy Roenick

Riverhounds- the Hounds went to Nashville Saturday night and came away with a 0-0 draw. But with that draw, the Hounds locked up a Playoff spot. now, the Hounds had Memphis 901 tonight on the road and that ended ?? . the hounds are now needing their next 6 matches for collecting points for seeding purposes and chances at a Home Playoff Game.

PGA Tour— in the Young 19-20 season, this is the Third Tournament coming upon. And the only way to watch is on Golf Network really. The Greenbrier , Sanderson Farms open and this weekend is the Safeway Open at Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa Valley . The players and times haven’t been released yet, but don’t expect a ton of big names.

Pirates- thank god that there is only 6 games left and we can stop watching the train wreck that is the Bucs.. Complete disgusting news about Felipe Vazquez. Should have traded when had the chance but that is hind-site for ya. I believe that the whole damn organization needs blown up, but you have to start at the top, but I don’t see that happening .

MLB- Yanks, Twins, Stroes, Indians, WC, with Rays and A’s Battling for the second WC. For the AL, As for the NL, Braves, Cards, and Dodgers, with Brewers and Cubs WC but the Nets still in the hunt. The Bucs can play spoiler maybe.

Penguins- the Pens are 1-3 in the Preseason so far with 2 games left, one with the Wings and One with the Sabers both at home. Then the regular season starts October 3 rd with the Sabers at home. Coach Sully praises this years team and is very optimistic. We will do some more digging and have a better breakdown next week.

NCAA Football-

Pitt- Played PSU 2 Saturdays ago, Put up one hell of a game, the Panthers came to play. One bad coaching call of a Field Goal that was Missed on the goal line with 5 mins to play. Then Pitt got the ball back and moved downfield with 2 mins left to play and stalled out with 3 plays to the end zone from the 25 . Then this past Saturday , Pitt went up big on UCF in the first, and continuing the second . Then gave up 31 unanswered points in second half. Pitt, then had to come back with their final drive and called the “Pitt Special “ trick play with Pickett receiving the TD after a handoff reverse. The week the Blue Hens of Delaware come to Heinz Field.

PSU- Took the win over Pitt two weeks ago and then had a buy week this past weekend and get ready to travel to College Park to take on the Terps of Maryland.

WVU- After a big loss to Mizzu, Wvu had a big win over NC State, and this past weekend a nice win over Kansas . This week the Eers have a Buy and then Texas Longhorns headed into Morgantown.

ND- after a huge win over New Mexico, Nd went to Athens and took on the Dawgs. The game was solid, and back n fourth with the Dawgs coming away with the win 23-17. The Irish have Virginia coming into South Bend this week.

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Saquon Barkley is out 4-8 weeks with a High Ankle Sprain, Brees is out 6 weeks with a thumb, Nick Foles we touched on las show is out probably for the season , his back up Gardner Minshew is the toast of the town currently with his stash and cutoff Jorts. Michael Crabtree was released by Arizona and is now available to be picked up.

Steelers- well, Big Ben is out for the season, first time in his career he had a season ending injury this early. He had surgery on his elbow, not Tommy John. The Seattle game when Ben was injured ended 28-26 with Mason Rudolf the one mounting the Comeback but falling short as the Defense breaking down. This past week the Steelers went to San Fran and the Defense did its job forcing 5 turnovers, but only transpired in 6 points as the Offense couldn’t get anything going. Then in the second half, the niners pulled ahead and the Steelers D let them march down the field as the D broke down, probably because they were on the field an awful lot, James Conners Fumble that let the Niners have the ball for the winning score. Minkah Fitzpatrick who we traded our first round pick next year for had a Pick, FF and 9 tackles. The trade made lots of people question life, but I think it will turn out for the better.

Pitt Womens Volleyball ranked #4 in the nation and took a Home N Home from PSU.

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Orpheus Roye, Kendrick Clancy, Brentson Buckner, “Mike Vrabel”

Riverhounds- last Saturday at Highmark the Hounds finished with a 0-0 draw with Louisville City. The State lines are pretty evenly matched and just looked to be a good defensive game. The Hounds are in 5th currently and are within 3 point of 3rd, and 1 point of 6th. Based on the points it looks as they hounds cant finish lower than 6th baring a complete collapse the hounds have 8 games left in the season, 3 of which are home including this week with the Charleston Battery. A few of the remaining matches are with teams ahead of the Hounds in points.

International Soccer- Matt

WPIAL- 6A- Pine Richland, NA, Central Catholic

State- 6A- #2PR. #5NA

PGA Tour- the First Tournament of the 2019-2020 PGA Season after a two week off season starts this weekend in West Virginia at the Greenbrier Classic at the Old White TPC Course. There will be a handful of big names but no Rory, Phill, tiger, Ricky and the likes of those guys. Though, John Daly will be there.

Pirates- well the Bucs now have a official losing season with the loss last night to the Giants in San Francisco the Bucs are currently playin the giants, have a get away game tomorrow afternoon then head to Chicago for 3 games This weekend. In related news, Kyle Crick and Vazquez had clubhouse altercation, fined an undisclosed amount by the team and Crick is out for the season due to surgery on a tendon in his throwing hand after throwing punches. Still undisclosed what the altercation was over.

MLB- Christian Yelich is out the remainder of the season with a Broken KneeCap. One year after winning the Series Dave Dombrowski Pres of Ops/GM Red Sox Fired, Check Standings.

NCAA- A Big Fuck You to ESPN And Comcast !!!

It’s Penn State Week!!! 100th meeting of the two schools PSU most faced opponent all time, first meeting was 11/6/1893, PSU Leads 52-43-4, longest win streak Pitt, 14 1922-1938, this game has had several implications in rankings and bowls over the years 1981 for instance. Again in 1982, stoped in the 92 due to conference affiliation, back on late 97-01, then not again till 2106. 2026 would be the next chance we have.

Pitt- the Panthers won 20-10 over Ohio U. Kenny Picket 26/37 321yds 1td 0int, Maurice Ffrench 10rec, 138yds, 1 TD , AJ Davis 13car, 89yds, Vincent Davis 12 car, 50yds, 1TD and Kessman 2/3FG, 41 long, 2xpt .

PSU- after a huge blow out of Idaho, PSU had Buffalo come to happy Valley and took care of them 45-13. Sean Clifford went 16/22 279yds, 4 TD 0int. PSU Spread the ball around the backfield so no significant one player, Jahan Dotson and Pat Preiermuth both over 100yds and 2 TD.

WVU- the Eeers went to Missouri last week and took a big L 38-7. Austin Kendall went 15/25 137yds 1 TD 2 int. All other skilled offensive position players were held under 60 yds or less 10 total RB/WR Next week NC State heads to Morgantown.

ND- The Irish had an early Buy Week and have New Mexico coming into South Bend this Saturday.

Top 25 Rundown.

NFL- Sad News, Chris Smith DE Browns, Girlfriend passed today after being struck by a vehicle on I90 after their vehicle had a blown tire. They had a daughter 3 weeks ago. Also, Sad News that former Steeler Sam Davis died at 75. He was a 4 time SB Champ, Davis suffered from Dementia and he has gone blind over the years. Davis stayed in the area since retiring in 1982 and has owned and operated several business in the area.

AB- this Mother Fucker right here. And GO!!!!

Other games in the NFL,

Steelers- the game this past Sunday against the Pats didn’t go as planned. I expected a loss, but i didn’t expect a no show.. Donte Moncreif with a finger injury apparently was 3 for 7 on receptions. Ben went 27/47 276yds 0 TD 1 int Endzone. No one player over 100 yds. Defense was broken down.. injury’s twords the end, Pouncy, Watt, Hayden,

This week the Steelers traded Josh Dobbs to Jax for a 5th rd pick, they bring LB Jayrone Elliott up from practice Squad, Devin Hodges was added to practice squad after Dobbs trade.

The Seahawks come into Heinz field this Sunday after coming off a come from behind win over the bungles.