Breakfast With Benz category, Page 194
Tim Benz: The DH coming to the National League? Not a big deal
I think I’ve finally found a topic more controversial and divisive than the border-wall debate. It’s the discussion about expanding the designated hitter to the National League. On one hand, you’re talking about a significant argument over economics, unions, American traditions and job security. And on the other, well, you’re...
Tim Benz: The DH coming to the National League? Not a big deal
I think I’ve finally found a topic more controversial and divisive than the border-wall debate. It’s the discussion about expanding the designated hitter to the National League. On one hand, you’re talking about a significant argument over economics, unions, American traditions and job security. And on the other, well, you’re...
First Call: New Steelers kicker option, Christian Hackenberg gets a new throw
In “First Call” for Thursday, an idea to replace Chris Boswell as the Steelers kicker. Emmanuel Sanders snipes at Antonio Brown again. Rocco Mediate admits to battling alcohol. Kicking answer? A reliable veteran kicker is about to hit the NFL free agent market. Matt Bryant says the Falcons are going...
First Call: New Steelers kicker option, Christian Hackenberg gets a new throwVideo
In “First Call” for Thursday, an idea to replace Chris Boswell as the Steelers kicker. Emmanuel Sanders snipes at Antonio Brown again. Rocco Mediate admits to battling alcohol. ____ Kicking answer? A reliable veteran kicker is about to hit the NFL free agent market. Matt Bryant says the Falcons are...
U mad, bro? Reader thinks Tim Benz has it in for Antonio Brown
In this week’s “U mad, bro,” the Antonio Brown supporters come out in force. So do the Patriots haters. My accuracy comes into question. As does my take on the Pierre McGuire’s “mansplanation” of hockey to Kendall Coyne Schofield. Someone named “Wojciechjano” suggested I wrote some negative things about Antonio...
Tim Benz, Jonathan Bombulie discuss why Derick Brassard didn’t work out with Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are in Florida tonight to play the Panthers. So they get to face Derick Brassard in a new uniform very quickly. Tribune-Review Penguins beat writer Jonathan Bombulie joins me on the Sided.co podcast to discuss why things went so wrong, so quickly with Brassard. We also get...
U mad, bro? Reader thinks Tim Benz has it in for Antonio Brown
In this week’s “U mad, bro,” the Antonio Brown supporters come out in force. So do the Patriots haters. My accuracy comes into question. As does my take on the Pierre McGuire’s “mansplanation” of hockey to Kendall Coyne Schofield. _____ Someone named “Wojciechjano” suggested I wrote some negative things about...
Tim Benz, Jonathan Bombulie discuss why Derick Brassard didn’t work out with Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are in Florida tonight to play the Panthers. So they get to face Derick Brassard in a new uniform very quickly. Tribune-Review Penguins beat writer Jonathan Bombulie joins me on the Sided.co podcast to discuss why things went so wrong, so quickly with Brassard. We also get...
Penguins defense not good enough for scoring lull
If the current Pittsburgh Penguins are going to live up to recent praise from Mike Sullivan and Jim Rutherford, then they need to start scoring. Over the past few days, both the head coach and the general manager have expressed confidence in their team, stating they both like the composition...
Penguins defense not good enough for scoring lull
If the current Pittsburgh Penguins are going to live up to recent praise from Mike Sullivan and Jim Rutherford, then they need to start scoring. Over the past few days, both the head coach and the general manager have expressed confidence in their team, stating they both like the composition...
Tim Benz discusses another lackluster Penguins home loss
Whenever the Pittsburgh Penguins lose, the default explanation is: "We just need to work harder." OK. Maybe. But was that really the problem in the 4-0 loss Tuesday against Carolina? I think it was more about a lack of execution and perhaps a need for a more simple approach —...
First Call: The homeless Raiders, the unstoppable Ovechkin, the Patriots on ice
For "First Call" on Tuesday, we ask the questions: What city will the Raiders ruin in 2019? Will Pittsburgh get the A-10 tournament again sometime soon? Can Ovi get any better? Can the Lakers get any worse? The (fill in the blank) Raiders Here`s a paradox. If the Raiders are...
Tim Benz: The blame-shifting for — and enabling of — Antonio Brown
As you probably have heard by now, Antonio Brown was reportedly involved in a domestic dispute . As you have also probably heard, it`s the media`s fault. To be clear, Brown was not charged . No arrests were made as result of the police inquiry. Which is exactly what the...
Tim Benz: Penguins wingers must pay off faith Jim Rutherford wants to show
If Jim Rutherford said it, it must be true. Few people are more trustworthy than a general manager approaching the trade deadline, right? Just like a politician near Election Day, a lawyer during closing arguments, or a car salesman on the lot of a "Holiday Sale-A-Thon Special!" But the Penguins...
First Call: Penguins don’t need wingers, Flyers heat up, Super not super
In today`s "First Call," Jim Rutherford may not be in the market for any wings at the trade deadline. The Flyers are heating up. Super Bowl ratings weren`t super. GMJR on hold Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford was on 105.9 The X on Monday. He said that acquiring a...
Tim Benz: ESPN predicts Le’Veon Bell to Houston, Antonio Brown to San Fran, Cleveland wins the North
Here`s a little light-hearted reading I`m sure every Pittsburgh Steelers fan will enjoy . ESPN.com`s Dan Graziano made 10 predictions for the 2019 NFL season, within hours of the 2018 season ending. Here are three of them that will catch the eyes of Steelers fans. • Le`Veon Bell will wind...
Tim Benz: Tim Benz and Brian Metzer discuss Penguins-Hurricanes matchup, Brassard trade
Tonight the Pittsburgh Penguins host the Carolina Hurricanes at PPG Paints Arena. Brian Metzer joins us from the Penguins Radio Network to preview the matchup. It`s his weekly Sided.co hockey appearance. We also examine the positives and negatives of the Derick Brassard trade. How good can Nick Bjugstad and Jared...
Tim Benz: Hines Ward is right – Steelers are now the Bengals, must become the Patriots
Last week I made this statement about the Pittsburgh Steelers. That thought was met with predictable fan response from Steelers Nation. • "You`re just "spitting hot takes!" • Fake news! • You`re short! You never played in the NFL! What do you know? That last...
Tim Benz, Mark Madden discuss how the Steelers could be more like the Patriots
In this week`s Madden Monday, Mark Madden of 105.9 the X joins us to recap the New England Patriots win in the Super Bowl. How can the Pittsburgh Steelers better emulate what New England does? Also, how does this victory further entrench the accomplishments of the Brady-Belichick era? Two of...
Tim Benz: Has Antonio Brown changed his mind about Pittsburgh?
Has Antonio Brown changed his mind about wanting to stay in Pittsburgh? The Steelers wide receiver continues to show that he is not bipolar. He`s tripolar. Maybe quadpolar — if that`s a thing. If it isn`t yet, it will be as soon as Brown is diagnosed. Now — after weeks...
First Call: Could Steelers still tag Le’Veon Bell?, Alan Faneca stays strong, Michael Keaton tweets
In Monday`s "First Call," Michael Keaton`s dubious Pittsburgh Steelers tweet during the Super Bowl. Would the Steelers really transition tag Le`Veon Bell? And Antonio Brown may be changing his mind about wanting to stay in Pittsburgh. Super Bowl bombshell Before the New England Patriots plunged the rest of the NFL...
Tim Benz: Some Penguins hockey karma — a Tugnutt scored on a Primeau
Here`s one of those "hockey is a small world" kind of stories — with an ironic twist that I hope makes Pittsburgh Penguins fans smile. I was doing ESPN Pittsburgh play-by-play for the Robert Morris hockey team as they played Sacred Heart this weekend. One of the Pioneers` leading point...
Tim Benz: After 5 straight losses, how does Pitt’s Jeff Capel get his rebuild back on track?
So now what? You can`t blame Pitt basketball fans — and even the program itself — if it has that question at this juncture of its mammoth rebuild. First-year head coach Jeff Capel received — and deserved — high marks for the initial stages of the salvage mission. His energy,...
First call: Terrelle Pryor wants to play for Steelers
In Friday`s "First Call," would Terrelle Pryor be a fit with the Steelers? Tom Brady is campaigning for Ty Law. And the Jets may not want Le`Veon Bell after all. Well, if AB is leaving... Jeannette`s Terrelle Pryor is one of the greatest players in WPIAL history. Now he wants...
Tim Benz, Jonathan Bombulie break down Penguins, ponder Derick Brassard’s future
Check back here weekly for Friday Penguins chats with Jonathan Bombulie, our Penguins beat writer at the Trib. The Penguins get another last place team at PPG Paints Arena on Friday night when Ottawa visits. Can Mike Sullivan`s team finally take care of business against lesser competition after losing eight...
