Cook And Poni

The Steelers are likely to start Troy Fautanu at right tackle. Dan Moore is healthy, does this mean Broderick Jones is benched? Ray thinks it's possible.

Austin believes college football should adopt a 13th regular season game and make it a designated rivalry week.

The Backyard Brawl is this weekend! Crowley and Callas stick around with Donny to give their predictions. Keys to the game and some brawl history surrounding the rivalry.

The full Joe Starkey Show from Thursday, September 12th, 2024

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: Starkey Six Pack. One analytics guru points to a few numbers that signal Justin Fields had a really good game for the Steelers against Atlanta. Broderick Jones took reps at left tackle and Troy Fautanu at right. Shohei Ohtani is going to become the first 50/50 player ever. Is he the greatest athlete in sports?

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Steelers analyst Chris Hoke joined the show. T.J. Watt's effect can sometimes be taken for granted. Chris goes in depth on how Watt affects the game and opposing o-line. Chris still thinks Dan Moore Jr. is the Steelers best tackle and there's a reason why no one has beaten him out yet. Chris said the altitude in Denver is a significant issue at times and is a real concern.

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: John Perrotto isn't sure if Derek Shelton will be back next season but thinks the last 15 games could be a factor if there is improvement. John thinks it's more about making improvements from a year ago. Bob Nutting doesn't like to change things up, especially in leadership positions. Eli Holstein has poise in the pocket and has impressed Pitt with his play. Dez Reed has a future in the NFL and his teammates say he's a tough pound-for-pound running back.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: We like the honesty Arthur Smith gave to the media about why the Steelers didn't utilize the middle of the field and Justin Fields. 93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff talked to Pat Narduzzi and WVU head coach Neal Brown said he wants Pitt-WVU to be every year and wants it to be at the end of the season around Thanksgiving. Jeff thinks Pitt wins 31-28 and has a weapon in Dez Reed.

93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff talked to Pat Narduzzi and WVU head coach Neal Brown said he wants Pitt-WVU to be every year and wants it to be at the end of the season around Thanksgiving. Jeff thinks Pitt wins 31-28 and has a weapon in Dez Reed.

We like the honesty Arthur Smith gave to the media about why the Steelers didn't utilize the middle of the field and Justin Fields.

It's Backyard Brawl week!! Eli Holstein has poise in the pocket and has impressed Pitt with his play. Dez Reed has a future in the NFL and his teammates say he's a tough pound-for-pound running back. We hear Arthur Smith's thoughts on the Steelers week 1 win in Atlanta.

John just isn't sure if Derek Shelton will be back next season but thinks the last 15 games could be a factor if there is improvement. John thinks it's more about making improvements from a year ago.

Chris Hoke said the altitude in Denver is a significant issue at times and is a real concern. After one play Chris ran 50-60 yards on one play and had to come out of the game for a few players. He shares memories of games he played against the Broncos. 

Steelers analyst Chris Hoke joined the show. T.J. Watt's effect can sometimes be taken for granted. Chris goes in depth on how Watt affects the game and opposing o-line. Chris still thinks Dan Moore Jr. is the Steelers best tackle and there's a reason why no one has beaten him out yet.

Shohei Ohtani is going to become the first 50/50 player ever. Is he the greatest athlete in sports? What NFL coaches are strongly disliked these days?

Starkey Six Pack. One analytics guru points to a few numbers that signal Justin Fields had a really good game for the Steelers against Atlanta. Broderick Jones took reps at left tackle and Troy Fautanu at right. Would you start the o-line that way in Denver?

The full Joe Starkey Show from Wednesday, September 11th, 2024

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: We remember those who lost their lives on 9/11. Like it or not, there is a quarterback controversy. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show for Starkey's Card of the Week.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: It's cool for Dan that Pitt is No. 1 in the nation for the first time ever, but there are different aspirations in mind. More and more athletes are turning to volleyball and playing the sport. Ben Cherington said he expects Derek Shelton will be back as Pirates manager next season.

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Dan doesn't think the Pirates have made up their minds on changes to the construction of the coaching staff and front office. If Dan had to pick, he thinks Ben Cherington and Derek Shelton will be back. Mark thinks when he's healthy, Russell Wilson will be the starting quarterback. Joe thinks the Steelers might open up the playbook for Justin Fields this week, but Mark thinks it was simplified.