Why is Pitt’s over-under only set at 6.5? The guys agreed that even if it’s a down year, it seems like an easy over pick.

Is it ridiculous for Mullsy to root for WVU sometimes when they are not playing Pitt? 

Calls.

Adam Crowley is called out for liking Pat Narduzzi, despite being a diehard WVU fan. The guys also debated which fans are rowdier between West Virginia and Penn State. A caller said gambling became the love of his life and that has dictated most of his college football fandom. 

Former news scribe shared a humorous Terrelle Pryor story. 

Adam Crowley is called out for liking Pat Narduzzi, despite being a diehard WVU fan. The guys also debated which fans are rowdier between West Virginia and Penn State. A caller said gambling became the love of his life and that has dictated most of his college football fandom. 

College football is back and we are talking about it. The guys talked about why the sport is watered down a bit because outside of 6-8 schools, how many really have a chance to win it all? What do you make of realignment around the country, including the ACC? Who is a better coach – James Franklin or Pat Narduzzi? 

Calls.

GIVEAWAY.

Calls. 

College football is back and we are talking about it. The guys talked about why the sport is watered down a bit because outside of 6-8 schools, how many really have a chance to win it all? What do you make of realignment around the country, including the ACC? Who is a better coach – James Franklin or Pat Narduzzi? 

GIVEAWAY.

Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Ray dissected the similarities between the Desmond King move and the Joe Haden move when the Steelers did that in 2017. Ray thinks King could move inside or outside at corner. Ray loves the depth at various positions on both sides, but thinks the offensive line is a little bit inexperienced outside of the starters. Ray thinks the Bengals still win the division, but the Steelers to finish second. He doesn’t rule out the Steelers winning the AFC North, but thinks overcoming Joe Burrow is something he will have to see to believe. Ray is still skeptical of what Matt Canada will provide, but the preseason certainly has his attention.   

Power Rankings.

Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Ray dissected the similarities between the Desmond King move and the Joe Haden move when the Steelers did that in 2017. Ray thinks King could move inside or outside at corner. Ray loves the depth at various positions on both sides, but thinks the offensive line is a little bit inexperienced outside of the starters. Ray thinks the Bengals still win the division, but the Steelers to finish second. He doesn’t rule out the Steelers winning the AFC North, but thinks overcoming Joe Burrow is something he will have to see to believe. Ray is still skeptical of what Matt Canada will provide, but the preseason certainly has his attention.   

Donny experienced a first in show history. 

Steve Palazzolo from Pro Football Focus joined the show. Steve has loved the Steelers draft and off-season and is optimistic, but can’t get on Poni’s level of excitement. Steve explained why he likes Kenny Pickett going into the season, based on late last year and what he showed in the preseason. He thinks the Steelers have plenty of weapons at their disposal right now. He said the AFC North is so tough because none of the teams will be bad, but it will feel like someone is a disappointment. Steve doesn’t think Deshaun Watson will be as bad as he was last season, but he showed in 2020 that he can be an elite player. Steve thinks the pass rush is easily the Steelers strength and how Nick Herbig is a great new addition. Steve thinks Pickett played at a similar level as Brock Purdy last season, but it came down more to scheme than what the QB was doing individually. 

Donny Football Debrief – Donny predicted the Packers will win the NFC North. 

Poni has placed a bet on the Steelers to win the AFC North at +475. Can they leapfrog the Bengals to reach the top? Chris reminded Poni to not automatically count out the Browns. 

Steve Palazzolo from Pro Football Focus joined the show. Steve has loved the Steelers draft and off-season and is optimistic, but can’t get on Poni’s level of excitement. Steve explained why he likes Kenny Pickett going into the season, based on late last year and what he showed in the preseason. He thinks the Steelers have plenty of weapons at their disposal right now. He said the AFC North is so tough because none of the teams will be bad, but it will feel like someone is a disappointment. Steve doesn’t think Deshaun Watson will be as bad as he was last season, but he showed in 2020 that he can be an elite player. Steve thinks the pass rush is easily the Steelers strength and how Nick Herbig is a great new addition. Steve thinks Pickett played at a similar level as Brock Purdy last season, but it came down more to scheme than what the QB was doing individually. 

Is there a growing sense that Mike Tomlin is starting to believe enough in Kenny Pickett to let him cook this season while letting Matt Canada open up the playbook?  

Calls.

GIVEAWAY. 

Calls.