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It's Friday, so its time to #AskDon with questions about fall sports, coin flips and less than 64 team in football playoffs.

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I speak with Steelers cornerback Joe Haden about why the defense has gotten better of late. We also preview the Browns with Baker Mayfield. Plus, we dive into how the linebackers reacted to the return of Vince Williams. And we get into what's gone wrong with Artie Burns and how he can help.

Don Rebel previews the meaningful Week 8 football games in 3A, 2A and 1A and the playoff implications they hold.

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Fulfill your Fantasy At Blush! It's our weekly fantasy sports podcast with Jeff Erickson. Bye week patch-overs. Larry Fitzgerald struggles. Questions about San Francisco's offensive burst. Devonta Freeman and Cooper Kupp replacements.

Chris Harlan from our High School sports staff joins us to discuss some the West Allegheny vs North Allegheny controversy. The WPIAL scheduling dilemmas. Other highlights of the WPIAL weekend.

Le'Veon Bell may never show up. If he does, here is the best way too handle it. I'll also tell you why that solution won't happen.

Don Rebel runs down the big games in 6A, 5A and 4A in WPIAL football for Week 8 along with the playoff ramifications of each.

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I talk to Steelers defensive captain Cameron Heyward. We discuss the defense's 2:00 minute woes, the new-look Browns, improved practices, and the prospect of Le'Veon Bell's return.

Yep. The San Francisco defense had a rough time on Monday Night Football. Not as rough as Jason Witten though.

If you read Joe Rutter's piece about Steelers cornerback Artie Burns, you are probably wondering if he really sounded as down as it appeared in print. Take a listen and draw your own conclusions.