Steelers Daily News & Links: Pat Freiermuth at Penn State-West Virginia Game; Arthur Smith Thinks His Mustache Fits Western Pa.
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? Pittsburgh Steelers tight end and former Penn State Nittany Lion Pat Freiermuth was at the Penn State-West Virginia game on Saturday in Morgantown. Penn State defeated WVU, 34-12.
Good vibes from our guy Pat Fry 😎👍#MadeInHappyValley x @Pat_Fry5 pic.twitter.com/FaI8cHtQSX
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) August 31, 2024
? Steelers scouts were at the Penn State-West Virginia game, according to Audrey Snyder of The Athletic.
Scouts from the Buccaneers x2, Falcons, Cardinals, Chargers, Packers, Rams x2 and Steelers slated to be at Penn State, West Virginia
— Audrey Snyder (@audsnyder4) August 31, 2024
? Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith told Dianna Russini of The Athletic that he’s keeping his mustache this season. He thinks it fits Western Pa.
Smith first rocked the new look when he was the Atlanta Falcons head coach last year, opening camp with the stache. He ended up shaving it after a Nov. 6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Is @TaylorLewan77's mustache for clicks 👀
Arthur Smith calls out @BussinWTB in the latest episode of Scoop City when @DMRussini asked him if he's keeping his facial hair this year.
Watch here: https://t.co/jXMQQuNfAt pic.twitter.com/sudteJNaaE
— The Athletic NFL (@TheAthleticNFL) August 31, 2024
? San Francisco 49ers first-round pick Ricky Pearsall was shot during an attempted robbery in San Francisco on Saturday. The 49ers said that Pearsall is in serious but stable condition.
Per the San Francisco Police Department, during the attempted robbery, a physical altercation ensued, and both the suspect and victim were injured. The suspect is in custody. The suspect is a 17-year old male from Tracy, Calif.
49ers first-round pick Ricky Pearsall walking to the ambulance after being shot today during an attempted robbery in San Francisco.
📹 @ZakSNews of @KTVU pic.twitter.com/BlwnENgBLK
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 1, 2024
? Steelers second-year cornerback Cory Trice led the coin toss at the Steelers Showcase High School Game of the Week between Plum vs. Latrobe.
Gametime 🔒
Shoutout to @Treez23_ for coming out and leading the coin toss at the #SteelersShowcase
📺 Watch live on KDKA+ or check your local listings! pic.twitter.com/dP1B93AGND
— Steelers Youth Football (@SteelersYouthFB) August 30, 2024
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