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Don Rebel and James Dotson preview class 3A, 2A and 1A matchups for week 1 of the 2020 WPIAL football season.

Tim Benz and Joe Rutter wrap up this week's Mike Tomlin press conference in advance of the Monday Night Football season opener. The Steelers visit the New York Giants. Tim and Joe talk about attempting to slow down Saquon Barkley, a reconfigured Steelers offensive line, late changes to the roster, and strategy without a preseason.

Don Rebel and Trib Sports Editor Bill Hartlep talk about postponements, fans possibly increasing and HSSN’s upcoming football coverage.

This week's Madden Monday podcast looks deep at AFC North prospects with Mark Madden and Tim Benz. Also, efforts to rebuild the Pirates, NHL goalie movement, and attempts to keep the Penguinss and Steelers title worthy.

This week's fantasy sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of RotoWire has a specific theme. Running backs! Lots of news about Joe Mixon, Leonard Fournette, and Alvin Kamara as a final draft weekend approaches. We discuss all the headlines surrounding those players, and mix in some Steelers talk and baseball discussion too.

This week's Breakfast With Benz hockey podcast features Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network. We look at the remaining NHL playoff series, a glut of offseason goalie movement forthcoming, and Jim Rutherford's Penguins trade strategy.

Demetreus Gore, John Thompson, Lute Olson and Cliff Robinson all died within the past week. Mike DeCourcy of the "Sporting News" joins me to share his memories of covering all four renowned college basketball figures.

In this week's "Madden Monday" podcast, Mark Madden and Tim Benz look at what the Steelers are missing with no preseason games. They also talk about looming offseason moves for the Penguins, potential Pirates trades, and the notion of NFL lockouts.

Don Rebel and Trib HSSN’s James Dotson look back at the week’s big news around the WPIAL

In this week's fantasy sports podcast, Jeff Erickson joins me for some pre draft advice. We focus on fading running backs on the top line, the concept of "stacking" your draft, and pivot points for kickers, defenses, and quarterbacks.