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? Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin wished the Pittsburgh Pirates good luck as they kicked off their 2024 season on Thursday. The Pirates beat the Miami Marlins, 6-5, on opening day in Miami.
“Good luck @derekshelton and the @Pirates. Looking forward to watching some Buccos baseball this season,” Tomlin wrote on X.
Good luck @derekshelton and the @Pirates. Looking forward to watching some Buccos baseball this season.
— Mike Tomlin (@CoachTomlin) March 28, 2024
? Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith was at his alma mater North Carolina on Thursday for the Tar Heels’ pro day. He took a picture with North Carolina head coach Mac Brown, Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn and offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, and New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo.
Just a couple of football guys hanging out in Chapel Hill. 🩵🙏🩵
L-R: Dan Quinn, Jerod Mayo, Arthur Smith, Kliff Kingsbury pic.twitter.com/fOeKxD1KpN
— Mack Brown (@CoachMackBrown) March 28, 2024
? Kyle Brandt of Good Morning Football broke down the Steelers running backs room of Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren and Cordarrelle Patterson. The three have a combined 10 Angry Run scepters.
"Here's what we're looking at right now… The @steelers running back room alone has 10 Angry Runs scepters."@KyleBrandt pic.twitter.com/vriIL7nY49
— Good Morning Football (@gmfb) March 28, 2024
? Former Steelers outside linebacker James Harrison responded to Travis Kelce’s story on how Kelce once made the mistake of talking trash to Harrison.
“Just business. Nothing personal, Harrison wrote on Instagram.
? A new episode of The Standard drops on Friday at 7 p.m. The episode features exclusive access at the NFL Scouting Combine, free agents arriving in Pittsburgh and legendary broadcaster Bill Hillgrove.
The new episode of The Standard drops Friday at 7 PM ET 👀
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) March 29, 2024
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West Virginia Sports Now: Former West Virginia baseball player Victor Scott swipes first MLB Stolen base on opening day.
Nittany Sports Now: Transfer Portal: Penn State has contacted a Power 5 forward.
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