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 College Sports Column Tim's Two Cents

I remember when USC played Northwestern in the 1996 Rose Bowl. It was stunning because Northwestern was supposed to be a doormat program. They had not been to the Rose Bowl since 1949. Since, Northwestern has mustered up a handful of good seasons, but…

Musings of a Sports Fanatic: Jan 9

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Tim jumps right into the Time Machine to look back to 2013-15 when the Pirates had their last contender. Back to present day Pirates roster and how it compares. Pens and Flyers sitting pretty for now, solid NBA ratings, college hoops slam dunks and air…

Wall2WallFootball: Playoffs in Effect

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Tim and Eric discuss Steelers/Ravens, NFL coaching changes, Portal craziness and its effects, Penn State portaling, USC still searches for DC, and more. Plus picks on all the NFL and college playoff games.  

What else would you expect?

 Column Tim's Two Cents

Steelers.Ravens.Craziness.Count on it.This rivalry —the best in the NFL— is hard hitting, sometimes nasty, always competitive, and has produced some unbelievable moments.In 2010, Ben Roethlisberger once played —and won— a game against the Ravens after…

Musings of a Sports Fanatic: Jan 2

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Tim kicks off 2026 with a chat on the failures of college sports. Plus Sean McDonough’s greatness, some NHL, the possibility that the Pirates and Orioles could be good, Brooks Koepka returning, and slam dunks and air balls in college hoops. Tim’s Time…

Wall2WallFootball: Playoff Push

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Tim and Eric discuss the Steelers woes heading into to a do or die game this weekend plus judging by the coaches winning in the NFL, offense is the way to go. Coaching moves in college football including a new DC at Penn State and who USC may now target…

We have seen this movie before

 Column Tim's Two Cents

Often we find out sequels aren’t nearly as good as the original. Worse yet, some sequels become a series. The Mike Tomlin coached Steelers have become like the Friday the 13th movie series. Each one becomes sillier and harder to believe.Sunday’s 13-6…

Musings of a Sports Fanatic w/ a side of Wall2WallFootball: Dec 26

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Tim combines a little Wall2WallFootball(Steelers, Lions out, college football playoffs) with a main course of Musings(Michigan finds their man, Pirates trade, and much more). Plus Tim’s Time Machine, a rant on ESPN customer service, and the random off…

Airing of Grievances and Festivus Miracles

 Column Tim's Two Cents

My favorite television show of all time was Seinfeld.That means my favorite fictional holiday is Festivus.As the story goes, Frank Costanza and another gentleman were grabbing for the last doll on the shelf. Frank began raining blows down upon the man in…

Musings of a Sports Fanatic: Dec 19

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Tim muses about sports and Christmas being a great mix, but not on Christmas Day. Two Cent Takes on the Pirates and Orioles making trades, College hoops, and Pens hockey. Tim’s Time Machine remembers Christmases gone by and how sports factor in plus a…