~~ January 2007 ~~

Dying To Play NFL Players Risk Health to Get on Field: According to a study done in January 2006, retired NFL linemen have a three times greater risk of dying from heart disease than players at other positions. But do they care? By Tony Cimiglia On The Rise Berenato Turning Pitt Into Contender: When the University of Pittsburgh was searching for a new women’s basketball coach a few years back, it wanted someone who wouldn’t be intimidated by the high-profile coaches and programs of the Big East Conference. They think they have found their woman. By Jim Lachimia NFL Playoff Preview: Playoff Predictions, What to look for in the postseason, PSR’s 2006 Steelers Academy Awards. Up Close with Bob Errey: The former Penguins 1983 first-round draft choice, and current TV analyst talks about the Penguins, the NHL game and the future. Cannon Firing Line: Finding a rooting interest in the NFL playoffs. Mark Madden: The Blame Game. Joe Giardina: Top Hoop Teams Coming to Town PSR Showdown: What happened to the Steelers? PSR asked Paul Alexander and Stan Savran. Sports History: How Sweet It Was – the 1976 Pitt football team.    Copyright © 1997-2006 Pittsburgh Sports Report [PSR]