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04/19/2023

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Hi; it’s Stan.
I hope all has gone well for you since we last spoke.
As you know, I’ve been saddled with some health issues throughout the past year, some of which have kept me from being with you on a daily basis. I’m afraid I’ve reached another such juncture. A week and a half ago, my doctors found it necessary to amputate my right foot. I’m in the hospital recuperating and will be in various rehabilitation facilities for some time to come. While I’m doing so, I won’t be able to be on the air with you daily. But, make no mistake that my primary objective in rehabilitating is to get back to a point where I CAN do a daily show. My objective and my expectation is to be back with you on a daily basis just as I have been for all these years, and to do so as quickly as I can.
I can’t put a timetable on that right now because I don’t know how long it’s going to take. But, rest assured, I still have the same energy and passion that I’ve always had in being there for you, and with you, every day. I may have lost an extremity but I’ve not lost any of my passion for the job.
I fully expect to be back with you soon and we can continue our partnership in sports.
Until that time, feel free to post on this page or on Twitter .

04/10/2023

Seems like the little guy never gets a breaks. Here the Pirates off to their best start in a long time, and they lose O'Neil Cruz. Still, are you encouraged by what you've seen thus far? Jason Mackey of the PG will be my guest at 12:20.
The Penguins seem to be rallying, but will it be enough? I have severe doubts. Too little, too late. Bob Grove will join me at 1pm

03/31/2023

Start planning the parade!! No, let's hold back on that. But it was a good start for the Pirates. Impressive in some respects. Bob Walk will stop by at 12:20.
I hesitate to ask because the answers have been so predictable this season, but did the Penguins, and more importantly Tristan Jarry find their4 respective grooves last night. Both Jarry and those in front of him played very well last night. Phil Bourque will join in at 1:30.
The Final Four is about to launch. And so for the Final Word on the Final Four, we have Mike DeCourcy at 1245.
They say you have to be strong up the middle, no matter the sports. Well, the Steelers may have done exactly that this week with a couple of free agent signings. Matt Williamson will comment at 1:20.

03/30/2023

Opening Day, 2023. The Pirates, who have played at or below expectations the last 3 seasons, may be ready to make a turn in a positive direction. Do you believe that's true/ What are your expectation in terms of win and losses? Guy Junker will join me as co-host today. .
Speaking of playing below expectations, the Penguins try again to get it right tonight vs Nashville. Do you have any hope this team ill find its' groove, or is this what we'll see the rest of this season? Mark Madden joins in at 12:20.
Although the home opener isn't until next week, please share an opening day story with us. Guy and I will have some of our own as well.

03/29/2023

I hesitate to say it can't get much worse than that, because it just might! But it's hard to imagine the Penguins could kick two points to the curb against a bad team, yet they continue to do it. It's not all on Casey Desmith, but his performance was exactly what you get with a mediocre backup. They truly are the best of the bad teams. Josh Yohe was there in Detroit, and he'll join me today at 12:20.
The Steelers may have been "interested in re-signing Terrell Edmunds, but only at their price. Gerry Dulac is in Phoenix for the proceedings, and he'll be my guest at 1pm.
The NFL took no action on any meaningful rules changes. The one they did rule on doesn't affect the game at all. And you thought Congress was ineffective.
Lamar Jackson has great wheels, but in his current contract dispute, he doesn't have a leg to stand on.

03/28/2023

Dionte Johnson was the Steelers leading receiver last year, and yet managed not to catch even 1 touchdown pass. Do you put more of the blame on him, or that offense as a whole? Mark Kaboly is covering the owners meetings, and asked Mike Tomlin that question, and Mark will give us the answer today at 12:20.
The Steelers projected over/under for wins this season is 8 1/2. I realize we still have the draft to come, and more free agency activity, but as it stands, which way would you bet? Over or under?
The Final Four is Saturday, and not a #1 seed to be found. Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News offers his analysis at 1pm.
ESPN has projected the outcomes of all MLB teams, and believe it or not, they don't see the Pirates as horrible as they past 3 seasons. They predict the Pirates will win 71 games. What win total would represent progress to you?

03/27/2023

Do you think all these incredible upsets in the NCAA tournament are a good thing, or do they kind of spoil the Final Four?
The Penguins may lack several things, but arrogance isn't one of them. Is art of their problem protecting leads that they just think they're better than hey really are? Matt Vensel of the Post-
Gazette will join me at 12:20 to examine their playoff chances.
Then, THE voice of the Pens, Hall of Famer Mike Lange will be my guest at 1pm.
The Pirates are getting ready to break camp and head north for the opener Thursday. Baseball writer John Perrotto will give us an idea of what the roster may look like when he hops on with me at 1:20.
The NFL owners are meeting in Arizona. What ONE rule would you like for them to add/eliminate/modify to make the game better.

03/24/2023

A point would have been nice. A healthy defense corps might have helped. But all things being equal, getting two points on this brief road trip isn't all that bad. I wondered what kind of effort they would put forth, but no worries. I was gratified that they played hard and were in position to win the game. Maybe that's just where and who they are these days. We'll talk to Seth Rorabaugh of the Trib at 12:20, then Phil Bourque at 1:40.
Will the Steelers secondary actually be better without Terrell Edmunds, and what can we expect from Demontae Kazee or maybe safeties in the draft. Matt Williamson will join me at 1:20.

03/23/2023

If you're among those searching for an answer to what the Penguins did last night, please include me as a member of your search party. Given the caliber of opponent, it was absolutely one of their best performances of the season, if not THE best.
How do we judge them? Was it a one-off, an aberration, or should we wait until after tonight's game with Dallas? If they win, or even play a strong game, can we say with any degree of certainty that they're on the right track? Also, why hasn't Sid ever been seriously considered for the Selke?
day with Guy Junker. Mark Madden joins us at 12:20.
Is something brewing between the Steelers and Terrell Edmunds? He's not the best safety in the NFL by any stretch, but he does seem to fit here. Should they sign him?
The Pirates signed some free agents designed to make them better right now. Will they be?

03/22/2023

The World Baseball Classic is in the books. i didn't watch any of it, but did you? No judgements, just curious. Part of it is the timing of it. I jut don't think spring training is ideal. What would be the best time to hold i.t? I've got some thoughts on the topic, as will Jason Mackey, who is at spring training with the Pirates. He'll be my guest at 1:20. The Steelers signed James Pierre. Why? Depth? Can he help? Gerry Dulac today at 1215.
Here we go again. The Penguins get a break last night when Florida loses to Philly. But can they take advantage of it tonight in Colorado? Josh Yohe will discuss the last gasp of the Pens at 12:40.

03/21/2023

Loss is the operative word for the day. Another one for the Penguins, and I'm at a loss to explain why they fell against an inferior team (or at least teams who appear to be inferior, maybe they're not in all actuality!)
The question is not when it will end, but IF it will end. And long term, would it be beneficial for them to miss the playoffs? That would eliminate all pretense, and display exactly who they are and what needs to be done. Bryan Metzer of the Penguins radio network will be my guest at 12:20.
Was that enough Madness for you in the latest round of NCAA hoop action. A chance to digest it all with Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News today at 1pm.
Sometimes keeping the band together isn't the worst idea. That may be the best option for the Steelers.
It's not the best option for the Pirates. If you're going to err, err on the side of youth. If you're a fan, would you be willing to see a few rookie mistakes as opposed to veterans making poor plays?
And lastly, I owe an apology to anyone who listened to yesterday's show. I'll explain at 12:45.

03/20/2023

No shocking upset for Pitt. They just lost to a better team thst played well. No shame in hat. Noah Hiles covered the fame for the Post-Gazettte and he'll join me at 12:20.
The Penguins look like team that can' t wait for the season....on regulation! Is there any rebound from his? Bog Grve offers his opinions at 1pm.
The Seelers get even bigger and even nastrier. Is it the Steagles all over again? Aex Kozora today at 1;20 to evaluate the latest Steeler free agent signing.

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