The Pomp And Joe Show

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: A trip to Starkey's mailbag. Is this the most disappointing Pirates team since 1979? Joe thinks the 2016 Pirates that were the most disappointing team of the 20th century. Is it fair to criticize the way the Pirates develop young pitching? If Broderick Jones shows he can play, can the Steelers trade Jones? Gerry Dulac thinks the Steelers may indeed keep four quarterbacks.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Michael thinks the starting rotation is the only way the Pirates can get things turned around. Paul Skenes has an hour and 45 minute warmup. Michael doesn't think Skenes will be shut down soon and doesn't think Skenes looks tired. Esmerlyn Valdez needs to make a big adjustment. Pitt linebacker Braylan Lovelace joined the show. We discuss his 100-yard pick six against Georgia Tech and what Lovelace is doing now to take the next step.

Pirates analyst Michael McKenry of SportsNet Pittsburgh joined the show. Michael thinks the starting rotation is the only way the Pirates can get things turned around. Paul Skenes has an hour and 45 minute warmup. Michael doesn't think Skenes will be shut down soon and doesn't think Skenes looks tired. Esmerlyn Valdez needs to make a big adjustment.

Gerry Dulac thinks the Steelers may indeed keep four quarterbacks. Dulac said lets wait till we see accuracy for Allar. Gerry thinks Howard only gets cut if he completely struggles.

Oneil Cruz is in Altoona for his rehab assignment. The Pirates are on pace for 78 wins. A trip to Starkey's mailbag. Is this the most disappointing Pirates team since 1979? Joe thinks the 2016 Pirates that were the most disappointing team of the 20th century. Is it fair to criticize the way the Pirates develop young pitching? If Broderick Jones shows he can play, can the Steelers trade Jones?

Penn State head coach Matt Campbell went to Pitt for a year. Intern Dom joined the show. We have a heated Drew Allar debate. Dom wonders if Aaron Rodgers wants a trade in the middle of the season.

Mike McCarthy admitted that the Steelers are behind on getting better at pre-snap penalties and has been sloppy on offense. Max Iheanachor won't play Thursday. It seems the Steelers will figure out the QB groups in three ways, which means Aaron Rodgers might not play against Green Bay. Michael Pittman has a right leg injury and Nick thinks he could be back next week. DK Metcalf hit his shoulder hard at camp but Nick doesn't think it's serious.

Pitt and Penn State fans both want the rivalry to happen. Should Josh Shapiro force the teams to play? It's good for the state.

Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi said there have been conversations with Penn State about renewing their rivalry. Joe and Austin think this has to happen. Narduzzi said it wouldn't be for seven to eight years. JD in Baldwin thinks Pitt-Penn State should play in Pittsburgh, State College, and Philadelphia.

Pomp and Joe are live from Pitt football camp. Joe reminisces about his old days when he was regularly at the field. Joe was nearly killed by a bug before the show started. The Pirates collapse is the biggest story now. The starting pitching has been bad. Can we believe in Valdez next year? It feels like goodbye Pirates and hello Steelers. The Pirates have injury excuses but that might not be enough to save Cherington. 

10:45 Bob is getting honored tomorrow at Valley Brook. And he's going to golf. Limits is looking good at his wiffleball tournament. Callers into Zangrilli were very confused. Callers are downtrodden about the Buccos and the next CBA.