Ah, Saturdays have meaning again

 College Sports Column Tim's Two Cents Football Pittsburgh Sports

In the spring and summer Saturdays feel like Wednesdays and Thursdays and, truly, any other day of the week. Well, except for the whole go to work thing. Then September hits. Now Saturdays have meaning again. It is time to plan your day accordingly.…

This, That and the Next Thing by Ernie Saxton - August 31, 2024

 Column Ernie Saxton Racing

Remember when slugger Reggie Jackson was called “Mr. October” because he always seemed to shine during the World Series? Well, it may be completely appropriate to refer to Tim Buckwalter as “Mr. Kutztown”.   On Wednesday, August 28, in the…

Who will have a Super Season?

 Column Tim's Two Cents Football

The NFL takes a respite this week, as teams cut down rosters and prepare for the opening kick off the following week. This week seems like the perfect time to preview the NFL season. I have consulted with The Two Cent Cracked Crystal Ball(#TCCCB) and…

This, That and the Next Thing by Ernie Saxton - August 24, 2024

 Column Ernie Saxton Racing

The National Motorsports Appeals Panel has heard and considered an appeal of a Behavioral penalty issued on August 14, 2024 to driver Austin Dillon, owner Richard Childress and spotter Brandon Benesch in the NASCAR Cup Series. The penalty concerns the…

College Football 2024 Preview

 College Sports Column Tim's Two Cents Football

Wasn’t it just a couple weeks ago that Michigan won the National Championship, as Jim Harbaugh slithered off to San Diego? Time flies, and here we are again. The start of the 2024 season is a mere four days away. Florida State got kicked in the groin by…

This, That and the Next Thing by Ernie Saxton - August 17, 2024

 Column Ernie Saxton Racing

In what is considered a stunning move, NASCAR has revoked Austin Dillon's automatic berth into the 16-driver NASCAR Cup Series playoff field for his moves on the final lap Sunday at Richmond Raceway. Dillon won the race following a last-lap…

Golden

 Basketball - NBA Column Tim's Two Cents Pittsburgh Sports

Okay, so I know what I wrote in my Final Thought a week ago. I still stand by those words. I liked the Olympics far better when it was pure(or as close as we get) amateurism. No NBA players. No NHL players. No PGA or LPGA players. Just amateurs. That…

This, That and the Next Thing by Ernie Saxton - August 10, 2024

 Column Ernie Saxton Racing

Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Friday morning that MLB will play a regular-season game in 2025 at the historic Bristol Motor Speedway in northeastern Tennessee. The Braves will face the Reds on Saturday, Aug. 2, in the MLB Speedway Classic. Manfred…

Pirates prove a point

 Baseball Column Tim's Two Cents Pittsburgh Sports

The Pittsburgh Pirates proved my point this past week. I didn’t want them to do any such thing. I wish they wouldn’t have done that thing. As one of the exasperated, frustrated, irritated longstanding fans of the Pittsburgh baseball club, I desperately…

This, That and the Next Thing by Ernie Saxton - August 3, 2024

 Column Ernie Saxton Racing

With heavy downpours during the afternoon and more rain expected, promoters Jake and Jasmine Smulley were forced to cancel Friday’s night racing events. The scheduled Dave Kamp Memorial races will now be held this upcoming Friday, August 9th. The 410-…