Each Monday we’ll look back at some of the highlights from the week that was in high school football. Because of the Labor Day holiday this week’s column is in the Tuesday edition. Kick returns are still a highlight in high school: A kickoff return for a touchdown in the NFL nowadays is ...
By Dave Bates For the Observer-Reporter Jack O’Connor and George Block were unabashed fans of the .270 caliber. Robert Ruark was fond of saying “Use enough gun!” For most non-dangerous plains game of Africa, he considered the .30-06’ about right for his everyday needs. I have made ...
The terrific trio of Peters Township, Fort Cherry and Belle Vernon eye a trip to the state football finals when they take the field tonight in the semifinals of the PIAA playoffs.. The Indians and Rangers are looking to win their first state titles in school history, while the Leopards are ...
For as long as any of us can remember, sports were always there when we needed them.Even if they sometimes break our heart, sports are like the loyal friend who is there through good times and bad times.Sports can be the equivalent of comfort food for the mind. They give us an escape from ...
Timing is everything.Somebody might want to remind, or teach, Pat Narduzzi about that.The Pitt football coach set local Twitter ablaze Friday night with a subtweet – the internet equivalent of talking about somebody behind their back – that wasn’t so subtle.Subtweeting is an insidious ...
Roger Goodell won’t get booed.The Pittsburgh Steelers won’t have a first-round draft pick for the first time since 1967.When the Steelers do make their first selection, which will be the 49th overall pick, in the middle of the second round, Friday night, general manager Kevin Colbert could ...
