On his weekly Chipped Ham & Football podcast, Brian Batko welcomes fellow Post-Gazette Steelers insider Christopher Carter to break down the latest news surrounding the team's search for Mike Tomlin's successor.
Are pass game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase and defensive coordinator Chris Shula, both from the Rams, names to watch? What importance should we give their connections to the Sean McVay coaching tree? Do those two fit the mold of what Art Rooney II and Omar Khan are looking for organizationally?
Brian and Christopher also take a look at some of the other names with whom the Steelers have requested interviews, including Brian Flores, Jesse Minter, Anthony Weaver, Ejiro Evero and Jeff Hafley.
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Post-Gazette Pitt insider Abby Schnable breaks down the team's 89-66 win over Georgia Tech on Wednesday night in Atlanta. This show is presented by FanDuel.
How were the Panthers finally able to get over the hump and enjoy their first ACC win? Will this momentum carry into their next game against a ranked Louisville team? Can they expect this kind of scoring off the bench from Brandin Cummings (23 points) and Nojus Indrusaitis (16 points)? Is this the sign Indrusaitis is finally breaking out of his slump? And how can the Panthers defense continue to set the tone, like Jeff Capel has wanted all season? Abby tackles those topics and more.
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Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac & Ray Fittipaldo recap owner Art Rooney II's news conference addressing the departure of coach Mike Tomlin. They explain that the door was open for Tomlin to return and coach his team led by names like Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt, Jalen Ramsey, Jaylen Warren, Joey Porter Jr. and DK Metcalf in 2026. They also give their thoughts on the chances GM Omar Khan could trade Tomlin with two years remaining on his contract; and the type of candidates Rooney and Khan could be looking for as they choose their next coach.
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Post-Gazette Penguins insider King Jemison breaks down the team's 2-1 shootout loss to the Lightning on Tuesday night. This show is presented by FanDuel.
What positives can the Penguins take from that game despite the defeat? When will the goals start coming back now that they've only scored two in their past three games? How was Arturs Silovs able to hold the potent Lightning offense in check for most of the night, and what will it do for his confidence moving forward? How can Dan Muse and captain Sidney Crosby help the team get over its shootout struggles? And how can Kris Letang and his fellow defensemen step up in Erik Karlsson's absence? King tackles those topics and more.
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It may be basketball season, but our WPIAL insiders Keith Barnes and the esteemed Mike White start things off with football, as they discuss the imminent hiring of current Mars coach Eric Kasperowicz, who will likely be installed at his alma mater, North Hills, at the Thursday board meeting.
They also get into basketball questions, looking at Joe Lafko and the job he's doing in his first year at Knoch. And in Class 3A, can Mohawk win its first title since 1970?
All that plus Shining Stars, the ever-popular picks segment and our Post-Gazette Fantasy Basketball picks!
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Live around 5 p.m. Eastern, Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the news that Mike Tomlin is stepping down as coach of the Steelers. What changes should GM Omar Khan and owner Art Rooney II consider beyond head coach? Could older stars like T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Aaron Rodgers and other move on this offseason as well? What should they be seeking from coordinators, presuming Teryl Austin and Arthur Smith depart as well? Which candidates does Paul prefer for the job? And are younger players including Joey Porter Jr., Nick Herbig, Yahya Black, Derrick Harmon, Zach Frazier and Troy Fautanu the type of players a new regime can build around? Paul tackles those questions and more
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Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley debate five major questions surrounding the ballclub in 2026.
Who is the starting catcher? Will Joey Bart hold on to the role, or will Henry Davis make a run at it? Is Jhostynxon Garcia ready to be the fourth outfielder, or will someone else have to step up? What is Jared Triolo's role? Will he be the starting third baseman or more of a utilityman? How will the bullpen shape up in front of Dennis Santana? And what will they do with Mitch Keller? Keep him or trade him? Our duo tackles those topics and more.
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On the Tuesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel, host Noah Hiles welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to parse through what went wrong against the Houston Texans on Monday night and look ahead to the team's offseason.
What went wrong in that game? Was it indicative of bigger problems all year? How did Aaron Rodgers perform in his (likely) only year in black and gold? Was he a better option than previous ones like Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, and if so, why was the result the same? What's DK Metcalf's role moving forward?
What changes should be made, and what changes will be made? Does everything really come down to Mike Tomlin? Will he be the coach in 2026? What about his coordinators? Will Arthur Smith return amid rumors he's up for head coaching jobs? What about Teryl Austin after his run defense was gashed in the playoffs — again? Our duo tackles those topics and more.
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Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable break down the latest happenings in the transfer portal for Pat Narduzzi's team.
Who stands out among the nine transfers the Panthers landed in the portal this week? Can Memphis transfer DeMarco Ward give them a new look at OLB with his experience and pass-coverage skills? Can Illinois' Jeremiah Warren and Tulane's Eliyt Nairne give them some more big bodies along the defensive line? Who emerges as a first option from new tight ends Carson Kent from Oklahoma and Elijah Lagg from UAB? And how can former Idaho State punter Gabe Russo and Northern Arizona kicker Samuel Hunsaker help on special teams? Our duo tackles those topics and more.
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Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo react to an NFL playoffs loss to the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium.
What should we make of yet another one-and-done performance from a Mike Tomlin coached team in the postseason? What went wrong for Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, Kenneth Gainwell, Jaylen Warren, Calvin Austin III, Pat Freiermuth and OC Arthur Smith's unit? Were Mason McCormick, Zach Frazier, Troy Fautanu and the offensive line simply outclassed by Texans pass rushers Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr.? And how should we evaluate T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Jalen Ramsey and the defense for forcing three turnovers by Texans QB C.J. Stroud but failing to stop Woody Marks and the Texans running game? Our duo tackles those questions and more.
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