Is it possible to be a glass half full Pirates fan?

 Baseball Column Tim's Two Cents Pittsburgh Sports

I am a pessimist by nature, and if you are a Pirates fan pessimism has been ingrained into your being much the same as having compassion for others —not you Coach Kiffin, men cursing at other drivers —I didn’t mean you Tim Tebow, and knowing the world is…

Why be thorough when you can take the easy way out?

 Column Tim's Two Cents Pittsburgh Sports

Art Rooney II is nothing if not out of touch.When Mike Tomlin was kind enough to do what Rooney wasn’t willing to do —step down— it gave the Steelers a chance for a perfect reset. Hire a young offensive mind as your next head coach, host the draft with…

It should have been Rudolph’s shiny new year

 Column Tim's Two Cents Pittsburgh Sports

It probably doesn’t matter in the grand scheme of things, but Mason Rudolph should be the starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He should have been the starter since the day the Steelers re-signed Rudolph last spring.I say it doesn’t matter…