Ryan Chistopher and Vic White play in a touring Journey cover band called Resurrection (www.notjourney.com), and they are awesome! They sound exactly like Journey. If you close your eyes and just listen it’s 1983 all over again. You absolutely cannot tell the difference. Ryan’s voice sounds exactly like Steve Perry. The entire band is spot on. They played live in Calhoun, Georgia last night as part of their current tour. We saw them live and they nailed it. I (Chris) am a life long Journey fan. I’ve seen them in concert over a dozen times and I am straight up serious when I say you cannot tell the differnce. We talked about how and why they formed the band plus we got in a little football as well. Vic is a Steelers and South Carolina fan while Ryan is focused on Clemson. They are great time and we had a great time talking to these guys!

On this edition of Thursday Night Tailgate we’re joined by former Jets & Chiefs Tackle Jeff Criswell, former Patriots RB Tony Collins, former Rams DB LeRoy Irvin, former Colts LB Devon McDonald plus Ryan Christoper & Vic White of the touring Journey cover band Resurrection.

On this week’s Thursday Night Tailgate Spotlight on the Positive segment hear about the wonderful pet adoption events Tennessee Titans DB Logan Ryan holds plus examples of the numerous random acts of kindess that people have experienced from Arizona Cardinals TE Jermaine Gresham.

Former University of Georgia and Denver Broncos RB Olandis Gary shares his insights on both teams on this segment of Thursday Night Tailgate.

Al Oliver, 7 time All-Star, shares his memories of the 1972 All-Star game when he replaced Hank Aaron in RF, plus memories of teammate Bruce Kison and the owner collusion that forced him out of the game on this segment of Thursday Night Tailgate.

Former Pitt and Cincinnati Bengals LB Ricarod McDonald talks about why a kid from Jamaica, who grew up playing cricket decided to start playing football. He also talked about why he chose to play his college ball at Pitt vs. the University of Miami and the chip on shoulder he carried after the Steelers decided to draft Levon Kirkland over him.

Former Patriots RB Tony Collins talks about the difference in being in football shape and coming into camp in shape plus dealing with soreness the first week of camp plus his memories of teammate Mosi Tatupu on this segment of Thursday Night Tailgate.

AT&T Sports Net Pittsburgh Host Paul Alexander shares his insights on Steelers training camp, what they need do to do in order to have a successful season plus his memories of one of our other guests, Al Oliver and those 1970’s Pittsburgh Pirates.

On this episode of Thursday Night Tailgate our guests are: AT&T Sports Net Pittsburgh Host Paul Alexander, former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins, former Bengals LB Ricardo McDonald, former Pirates, Rangers, & Expos OF/1B Al Oliver, and former Broncos RB Olandis Gary.

Paul Alexander shares his observations from Steelers training camp, tells us the Patriots won’t be a factor this season plus his memories of Al Oliver and the 1970’s Pirates.

Tony Collins shares more of is training camps memories and guys fearing the late evening knock on the door from the Turk and the dreaded phrase Coach wants to see you and bring your playbook. He also shared memories of his friend and teammate Mosi Tatupu.

Ricardo McDonald told us how a kid from Jamaica playing cricket, who grew up in New Jersey, learned about this strange game called American Football. We heard about the teams that recuited him in high school and how Pitt won out. He also talked about ho [...]

This week in our Thursday Night Tailgate Spotlight on the Positive segment hear about the great things Raiders Head Coach John Gruden is doing with his Sports Matters program and Dolphins Hall of Fame DE Jason Taylor is doing with his Foundation to improve healthcare, education and the quality of life for inner city kids.