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Broncos Collier: "Ive known for years that Randy Gradishar deserves to be in the Hall" The architect of Denvers famed "Orange Crush" defenses wonders why his star linebacker isnt in Canton. Its a good question. Author: Photos courtesy of the Denver Broncos The architect of Denvers famed "Orange Crush" defenses wonders why his star linebacker isnt in Canton. Its a good question. ( Randy Gradishar was one of the greatest NFL linebackers on one of the NFL’s greatest defenses. He played 10 years ...

Lets get to it: ROBERT WITKOWSKY FROM HATBORO, PA: What is the status of Anthony McFarland as far as contributing to the running game? With all of the Steelers running game woes, why hasnt he played a bigger part in games? Was he a bust pick? ANSWER: Whoa. Slow down. Im not forecasting that Anthony McFarland is going to be a Pro Bowl running back, but suggesting he might be a bust after a rookie season that included no offseason program or preseason games is a bit premature. Because there was...

With NFL Draft talk rising towards the forefront, the Steelers have a lot of needs. It’s very possible that Kevin Colbert and company go to the collegiate well that they’ve had success with over the years with Hall of Famers like Jack Ham and Franco Harris. The team that gave you “Know Your Enemy” welcomes in experts from the college ranks to discuss their school’s draft prospects and how they would fit with the black-and-gold. This and much more will be pondered on the latest episode...

Copied! After the Jets first two selections in Round 1 of the 2021 NFL Draft, we come upon their own choice in Round 2, which they still hold, barring a trade, of course — the 34th overall choice. Round 2, Pick 2, at the start of the second day of drafting, is a prime pick, but teams can miss on a player here as well as hit on a 10-year starter with Pro Bowl skills. The Jets, for instance, have had only one No. 34 overall choice in their history, and that was to take Louisville QB B...

LETTER FROM ISTANBUL: An American Life — Pap’s Papers My wife and I traveled to Pennsylvania for Christmas in the winter of 2015. It was the first time I’d been home in many years, and it was Ozge’s first time in America. We attended the Christmas party at my grandfather’s house, an annual tradition that goes way back. My grandfather, Bill Crocker, was in his early 80s by then. The massive frame (he stood over six feet and weighed in the neighborhood of three hundred pounds) that had ...

continue to love to this day. That got us thinking…What if we came up with a Penn State version? There are a lot of figures, events, and places in Penn State’s lauded history, and there’s definitely a song in there somewhere. So, we sat down and brainstormed. After hours of meticulous planning, creating, and applying, we have created a new masterpiece that Billy Joel should record ASAP. Everything that is listed in our song has a connection to Penn State, even if it might not be clear wh...

The Steelers havent used a pick higher than a No. 3 on a tight end since Heath Miller in 2005

It’s officially “Champions Week” in Happy Valley. Penn State football (3-5) is hosting Illinois (2-5) for its final game at Beaver Stadium this season. The Fighting Illini have struggled this year, only managing to beat Rutgers and Nebraska. The Nittany Lions, on the other hand, are suddenly on a three-game win streak. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Saturday night’s game. Television Saturday’s matchup will kick off at 5:30 p.m. and be broadcast on FS1. Corey Provus and ...

Rise and shine, Penn State! It’s officially Land-Grant Trophy day. Penn State football (2-5) will host Michigan State (2-4) at Beaver Stadium for its final game of the regular seaon. The Spartans are coming off a blowout home loss to No. 4 Ohio State, but they still boast wins over Michigan and No. 14 Northwestern. The Nittany Lions, on the other hand, find themselves on a two-game win streak. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Saturday afternoon’s game. Television Saturday’s m...