Asti and Ludwig talked about what this year’s game means to both Pitt and West Virginia, argued about when this rivalry game should be played and then broke down the strengths and weaknesses of each team.

The post 2023 Backyard Brawl Preview Show: How Vulnerable is Pitt? appeared first on Pittsburgh Sports Now.

They gave their opinions and talked how we got here, possibilities for the future and if this is all good or bad for the game.

Every episode of Mike Drop can be heard on the Bleav Network and on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn and anywhere you can hear podcasts.

The post Mike Drop: The Good, Bad & Wacky of Conference Realignment with CBS Sports Analyst appeared first on Pittsburgh Sports Now.

Austin detailed his rise from junior varsity player to high-major Division One player now with the Panthers. He also broke down his golf game, spoke about his time sharing the court with Blake Hinson, and got into the young guards and what each of them bring to the table.

Check out the full interview below.

The post Zack Austin Joins PSN: Transfer Wing Talks Role at Pitt, Playing with Blake Hinson, More appeared first on Pittsburgh Sports Now.

What’s allowed Pitt to improve gain so many commitments already, currently standing as more than any other program? Who are some of the key players locked in? What work still needs to be done and which members of the Pitt staff should receive the most credit?

The guys cover all that and much more in this recruiting update conversation.

The post Pitt Recruiting Talk: How Have Panthers Built Such a Strong 2024 Class? appeared first on Pittsburgh Sports Now.

To that end, Mike Asti was joined by Eric Froton of NBC Sports on the latest episode of Mike Drop to discuss some recent talking points like Pat Narduzzi calling out Deion Sanders for how he’s using the Transfer Portal and play an over/under game with the win total projection for Pitt.

Froton also explains why he is not high on transfer quarterback Phil Jurkovec.

Every episode of Mike Drop can be heard on the Bleav Network and on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn and anywhere you can hear podcasts.

The post Mike Drop: Why NBC Sports’ Eric Froton is Not High on Pitt QB Phil Jurkovec appeared first on Pittsburgh Sports Now.

Asti is joined by Shane Hallam, the managing partner and NFL Draft analyst with Draft Countdown, to discuss what the Steelers may do with their first-round pick and what they must accomplish in this important draft for the franchise.

Beyond the Steelers, Mike and Shane project were the top prospects out of Pitt, West Virginia and Penn State where will be drafted and what type of NFL potential they may have.

The post Mike Drop: Mike Asti and Shane Hallam Discuss Steelers Draft Needs, Value of Pitt Prospects appeared first on Pittsburgh Sports Now.

Mike Asti guides George Michalowski, Ethan Bock and Joe Smeltzer through a live reaction show to discuss the seed lines for both WVU and PSU and Pitt having to advance beyond the First Four to reach the true field.

The post Selection Sunday Reaction Show: What Could Pitt’s Path Look Like Beyond First Four? appeared first on Pittsburgh Sports Now.

After no team in the region making the NCAA Tournament last year, Pitt, West Virginia and Penn State have all had significantly better seasons and should be part of March.

We will offer our own live reaction show immediately after the brackets are announced Sunday night. Mike Asti and Mike Vukovcan will be joined by George Michalowski, Ethan Bock and Joe Smeltzer to discuss the fate of each program.

The Mountaineers have done enough in a tough conference to move off the bubble and are able to comfortably wait for their seed line on Sunday. It’s also looking like the Nittany Lions run through the Big Ten Tournament will earn them a bid. But Pitt isn’t as fortunate. While the Panthers are probably getting in, nothing is guaranteed for Pitt after a rough end to their season and ACC Tournament.

Tune in with us at 8 pm ET. This show can be found on each corresponding site and YouTube channel.

The post Sports Now Network to Offer Live Reaction Show on Selection Sunday appeared first on Pittsburgh Sports Now.

Mike Asti and George Michalowski talk what changed from the first to the second half, if this feels like one Pitt let get away and the current vibe around the Panthers. Can any of this game be blamed on the refs? They also then debate if the upcoming easier stretch in the schedule are “must win” games for Pitt.

The post Pitt Postgame Show: How Did Pitt Let Game Get Away at Duke? appeared first on Pittsburgh Sports Now.

Asti and Steinberg compared the scene around what happened to Hamlin to when other players suffered serious injuries during games in the past. Steinberg discussed how he’s explained the risk of the game to his clients and the two speculated on how the NFL will handle the schedule now.

The post Sports Agent Leigh Steinberg on How He Explains NFL Risk to Clients appeared first on Pittsburgh Sports Now.

Check out the full episode at the link below.

The post Just Buckets with Jamarius Burton Ep. 7: Pitt’s KJ Marshall and Vason Stevenson appeared first on Pittsburgh Sports Now.

The post National Signing Day Show: How Much Does Recruiting Matter to Pitt? appeared first on Pittsburgh Sports Now.

Here at the Sports Now Network, our coverage will be on full display all throughout the day on Wednesday, Dec. 21 as high school players in the 2023 class from around the country make their plans official. We will be conducting a live show that evening at 6 pm EST to recap the chaotic day and discuss how each program we cover made out. This show will be broadcast live on our YouTube channels and appear on the corresponding site.

Which players stayed true to their commitments? Which players surprised and went another direction? Which players will have the greatest impacts on their new team? Expect Mike Asti and Mike Vukovcan to lead the conversation and be joined by Sports Now contributors, as well as, national college analyst Mike Farrell to offer his instant evaluation of how each school performed recruiting wise.

Make sure to tune in Wednesday night and follow Pittsburgh Sports Now, WV Sports Now and Nittany Sports Now for more information and coverage.

The post Sports Now Network to Offer Live Show on National Signing Day appeared first on Pittsburgh Sports Now.

SUBSCRIBE!

• SPOTIFY
• APPLE
• GOOGLE

The post The Loyal Sons | Ep. 43 – Portal Talk, Player Movement, Pitt’s Other Sports appeared first on Pittsburgh Sports Now.

What do people need to realize about the transfer portal era? What work is Pitt doing to replace players lost? Mike and Mike also then talk Jeff Capel and the basketball team turning thins around and Duquesne hoops being very relevant this season.

The post The Pitt Stop: There Are Two Sides to the Transfer Portal in College Sports appeared first on Pittsburgh Sports Now.