The Fan At Night

4-1 Donny Football Full Show

The Borges Hockey Roundup: The Penguins swept their crucial back-to-back games against the Islanders and Red Wings. They currently sit three points ahead of the Islanders for second place in the Metro division. How confident should the Penguins be in securing a playoff spot? All they really have to do is outplay the Islanders.

Jonas King joins the show! Jonas, a local product at Mercyhurst and an NFL hopeful, has many connections to Donny. Both of his parents taught Donny at one point at Greensburg-Salem. He talks about all the sports he played, highlighting what made football stand out and why he fell in love with the game. Is there a sibling rivalry between Jonas and his sister, who is currently a near-Olympic swimmer? Jonas discusses the difference between Division II and Division I football. He said the size and speed were clearly different. Jonas gained 60 pounds during his time at Mercyhurst. He says he is very tired of eating eggs. Jonas talks about the process of potentially becoming a late-round pick or an UDFA.

Anthony Mantha is a 30 goal scorer! He is also a pending free agent. How much should the Penguins be willing to spend to retain Mantha? The Penguins have the money to spend for the next few years so why not extend him? If fans are not sold on the long term deal, would Penguins fans be comfortable with a shorter term deal and a higher salary?

Brendan Howe joins the show! He wrote a story about Will Howard detailing the two schools of thought Steelers fans have regarding the Steelers QB. The first thought is that he is an Ohio State Championship-winning QB who should start for the Steelers. The other thought is that he is a sixth-round pick who has never played a snap in the NFL. What does Will Howard think about his current situation with the Steelers? He thought he was a Day Two pick but that didn't happen; however, he ended up exactly where he wanted to be.

Mike McCarthy spoke from the General Managers' meetings. McCarthy answered another Aaron Rodgers question. He says that he talks to Rodgers every day, as much as he does with his wife. Donny says that Rodgers' options are the Steelers and retirement as the other options are gone. Mike Florio says that Rodgers to the Broncos might be a possibility but Donny thinks it is more of an April Fools' joke than an actual possibility.

Colin Beazley joins the show live from Cincy. He got Arby's and the only reason to get Arby's is the curly fries. Debate a wall. Colin is going home for the first time in nearly two months as he has been with the Pirates since the beginning of Spring Training. Donny asks the most important question: How much did he pack? The Mets and Reds series were the opposite of each other. What version of the Pirates will we see against the Orioles at PNC Park? Colin did not want to overreact to Monday's events. He does say that it felt familiar, though, and was happy to see the bats break out the last two days. Colin says he has been impressed with the Pirates' bullpen through the first six games of the season. Colin shares his thoughts on the potential extension for Konnor Griffin.

We take some phone calls from Pirates fans about the Pirates winning their series against the Reds. Mike in the South Hills likes what he is seeing. He likes the way Cruz responded after the opening series brain farts against the Mets. We listen to Don Kelly after the Pirates' win over the Reds today.

We take some phone calls from Pirates fans about the Pirates winning their series against the Reds. Mike in the South Hills likes what he is seeing. He likes the way Cruz responded after the opening series brain farts against the Mets.

The Pirates won their series against the Reds after Paul Skenes rebounded nicely after his first outing. Donny says it was another game where the pitching staff received ample run support. Monday night there was no offense but game six into the season, the Pirates offense is awake. Oneil Cruz hit three home runs in the last two games and no one seems to be clamoring to move him anymore. Were the comparisons of Cruz and George Pickens warranted? He has already hit more home runs off left-handed pitchers through six games than he did the entire last season. Will the Pirates extend Konnor Griffin long term? Buster Olney says it is on the table and Donny would make the deal right now.