I’m not hiring this construction company

 Baseball Column Tim's Two Cents Pittsburgh Sports

Finally.The fans in Pittsburgh are starting to understand. PNC Park, a true treasure amongst baseball parks in America, is filled hugely with empty seats this year. When it is filled it is because of a Paul Skenes bobblehead giveaway or, in many…

Another smart Omar Khan Draft for Steelers

 Penn State Football Column Tim's Two Cents Football

Omar Khan is three for three in drafts as Steelers GM. Like any smart GM, he realizes building the trenches should always be the first priority. The question coming from impatient Steelers fans is when will these quality drafts pay dividends? That may be…

C’mon Bob, where are the cameras?

 College Sports Column Tim's Two Cents Pittsburgh Sports

The only explanation for what Pirates fans are seeing in year six of the current management team’s rebuild is that owner Bob Nutting and his band of merry men are trolling them. A sort of Candid Camera type situation.I mean, what else could explain the…

It was a bumpy Sunday for Rory but still masterful

 Column Tim's Two Cents Football Golf

Most that watched the Masters on Sunday were probably in need of some Tums from the wild ride we all witnessed. So how did it feel to Rory McIlroy?In a single round of golf Sunday, Rory McIlroy played some of the best shots you will ever see a…

The only thing better than March Madness is April Madness

 Column Tim's Two Cents Golf Pittsburgh Sports Men's Basketball

Remember when I said this tournament lacked excitement and wasn’t up to typical March Madness standards?Yea, me neither.The basketball Gods were confused this year, and gave us April Madness instead of March Madness.Final Four Saturday was incredible,…

Time for another exciting season of Pittsburgh Pirates baseball

 Baseball Column Tim's Two Cents Men's Basketball

If you want to know what being a Pittsburgh Pirates fan is like, just go watch the first 15 minutes of the great baseball movie Major League.“Wish we had him two years ago.”“We did.”“Four years ago then.”“Who is that?”“Still hits the ball pretty well.”“…

Sweet Excellence Confirmed

 Baseball College Sports Column Tim's Two Cents

It is okay to admit the truth.I know you don’t want to admit it.The SEC has dominated the college basketball season, and it continues as we have a record seven SEC teams headed to the Sweet Sixteen.When some of the lower seeded SEC teams started dropping…

Selection Committee shoots an err ball

 College College Sports Column Tim's Two Cents Men's Basketball

If you are a loyal reader of this column —and of course you’re a loyal reader— you have heard me say it ten zillion times. I don’t trust guys in suits sitting in a room selecting and seeding teams for a championship tournament. If you want something…

The most wonderful time of the year

 Penn State Football College Sports Column Tim's Two Cents

With all due respect to Andy Williams and Santa Claus, this is the most wonderful time of the year.I live and die with USC Trojans football. When the Trojans are winning—I vaguely remember that— Autumn Saturdays are pretty darn spectacular. Even when…

Madness has arrived

 Penn State College Sports Column Tim's Two Cents

It couldn’t wait until March 1. No better way to get ready for March Madness than a college kid heaving from half-court for the win pic.twitter.com/BeERzdAS4y— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) February 27, 2025Madness. Michigan State over…