Co-host of WTF! What the Footy! Podcast and avid Aussie football fan. Semi-retired reporter for @triblive, formerly covered Steelers and Pirates
Pittsburgh, PA
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Day No. 12,931 at the Trib for me. That countdown ends. Thanks to an early retirement package, my days as a full-time employee are over. I’ll still be providing occasional Steelers coverage. The paychecks will just be coming a different way. So this is -30- but only temporarily.
Fact about Donnie Iris that might sound unusual but speaks to the height of his popularity in the 1980s. In ‘85, he headlined a summer show at the old Syria Mosque in Oakland.
The opening act for that gig? An up-and-coming band named Bon Jovi.
Saw Donnie Iris probably 7-8 times and his music never got stale. Was fortunate to catch him 2024 in Greensburg. Although we never met, I felt like he was a friend. Seemed like such a genuine guy. He will be missed.
That was a fun comeback to watch. Don’t miss having to articulate everything that changed in the last two quarters while on deadline.
Sal Frelick, son of South Greensburg/Hufftown legend Jeff Frelick, is going to the World Series. Jeff and I were baseball teammates back in the day. Congrats to him and Sal!
Biggest news always seems to break after midnight. I’m talking about Chris Fagan stepping down as Brisbane Lions coach after winning third consecutive title, of course.
Pat Freiermuth’s mother had beer thrown on her. Patrick Queen has had dog food launched at him. Steelers players and families seem to get the best reception when the team visits Cleveland.
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Joe Burrow turnover woes against Steelers crop up at worst time for Bengals.
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Aaron Rodgers talks about what was working on offense for the Steelers, and he emphasized the play of the offensive line.
"I was floored."
Nearly 50 years later, Steelers give J.T. Thomas a Super Bowl XIII ring alongside Hall of Honor recognition
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Steelers loading up on offense during intros. Four WRs and two TEs get the call to run out of the tunnel. Not sure they are allowed that many on the field!
Steelers Hall of Honor inductees are joined by team president Art Rooney II. Inductees are Kevin Colbert, J.T. Thomas and Faith Wolfley, representing her late husband, Craig.
Happy AFL Grand Final day to those who celebrate! And if you don’t, it’s about time you do.
Brisbane vs. Fremantle. Lions going for third flag in a row, Dockers going for first in franchise history.
Michael Pittman talks about the frustration of not playing and what he saw from Roman Wilson and Germie Bernard.
Steelers receiver Michael Pittman talks about missing his first game and the 20-3 loss at New England.
Joe Rutter retweeted
Streaking Pirates' playoff chances? Slim but not none
Via @tribjoerutter
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I take a look at the Pirates’ slim playoff chances after they clawed their way back to .500 for the first time since Aug. 3.
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Joe Rutter retweeted
WTF! What the Footy! ::: Ep. 27 ::: 09/08/26
The angels are with us as the finals bracket is left with a usual six left in unusual predicaments … ! … We’ll riff a little on how many NFL fields can fit inside the MCG, and riff a little more on a certain former Kangaroos coach. All of this and much more this week, do join us!
youtu.be/QsOAq5YnlR4?si=FQ8_… via @YouTube
