THE BLACK-N-GOLD NEWS
STEELERS
Our Steelers had to wait until Monday night to play. They traveled to the friendly confines of Qualcomm Stadium to battle the San Diego Chargers. Mrs. Black-N-Gold is sure it was "the friendly confines" for the Steelers since Black-N-Gold Nation was out in full force. The Steelers gave the faithful something to cheer about, sending the crowd home happy with a 24-20 come-from-behind, last-second win.
The Steelers made a roster move this week, too by activating WR Martavis Bryant. To make room for Bryant, the Steelers released S Ross Ventrone.
Some good news on the injury front for the Steelers. QB Ben Roethlisberger returned to practice this week in a limited capacity. Ben hopes to play against this Sunday, but that's not likely. Mrs. Black-N-Gold will keep you updated on Ben's status as it develops.
The NFL proved it's not only the No Fun League this week. First, they fined DE Cam Heyward for paying tribute to his father, the late Craig "Ironhead" Heyward. Cam wrote the name Ironhead on his eye black in remembrance of his father. Roger Goodell and the NFL fined Cam for this "infraction". Second, Goodell went even lower by not allowing RB DeAngelo Williams to wear pink the entire season in honor of his mother who passed away from breast cancer. So if the NFL can't make any money from it, you can't wear it. Is that right, Roger?
The Steelers received some bad injury news this week, too. C Maurkice Pouncey has suffered a setback to his injured ankle. He's expected to undergo a second surgery and miss the remainder of the season. Mrs. Black-N-Gold knows Pouncey is a Pro Bowler but doesn't it see like he's becoming the Beau Bennett of the Steelers?
This Sunday our Steelers go for 2 when they return home. Old OC Bruce Arians flies his Arizona Cardinals into Heinz Field for a 1pm kickoff. Let's Go Steelers!!!!!!
PENGUINS
Boy, our Pens did not have a very good week. They dropped their second game of the season on Saturday, 2-1 to the Arizona Coyotes. Pens fans did get to see F Phil Kessel record his first goal in a Penguins sweater. Congrats to Phil!
On Tuesday, the Pens lost their third straight contest, 3-2 to the Canadiens. Word around town was that Coach Mike Johnston's seat was beginning to get a little warm.
Thursday brought the injury bug. It was announced that F Beau Bennett would miss the Senators game with an undisclosed injury. Penguins fans have heard this on many occasions when it comes to Bennett. Which begs the question: Is Beau Bennett the Maurkice Pouncey of the Penguins?
There was a roster move, as well. F Bryan Rust was brought up from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton while D Tim Erixon was sent to WB/S.
Some good news from Thursday evening. The Pens finally got off the schneid and recorded their first win of the season, a 2-0 shutout of the Senators. C Evgeni Malkin scored his first goal of the season and G Marc-Andre Fleury gets the goose egg. Congrats to rookie W Daniel Sprong for his 1st NHL goal!
The Pens continue their homestand Saturday night as they go for 2 in a row vs Toronto. Let's Go Pens!!!
PIRATES
Now that our Pirates season is over, news will trickle in occasionally until the hot stove heats up. There was some news to report, though. Word is 3B coach Rick Sofield met with San Diego Padres officials this week regarding their managerial position. The Padres have yet to make a decision. Mrs. Black-N-Gold will let you know if Sofield will be windmilling runners home next season, as soon as she finds out. Let's Go Bucs!!!!!
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