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Sunny days ahead for beginning of 2019

After a rather dismal year weather wise across Southwestern Pennsylvania, we once again start off a new year with hopes the coming year will be better than the last one. That includes cold, snow, heat and humidity, but at the right time of the year when it’s expected.Climate is what we expect ...

A few college sports New Year’s resolutions

As 2019 is officially upon us, there are several coaches, players or administrators at the collegiate level that could make some unique New Year’s resolutions.While the following situations and resolutions are my own opinion as if I was in the shoes of the individuals, I hope you find this ...

Pro wrestling predictions for 2019

Can you believe that 2018 is almost over?Seems like yesterday that we were saying the same thing about 2017!Without giving away too much, let’s take a look at some predictions for 2019:<p style="text-align: center;">n n nLook for WWE’s stock to drop a little bit.Ratings have ...

Renewing ritual: Grouse hunt a refreshing tradition

There’s no photo of a downed ruffed grouse to make this column complete. That’s fine. I didn’t kill one the lone day I hunted grouse this year. It wasn’t for lack of trying that I did not down a grouse that day. I came home with two empty shell casings to show for three windy, snowy ...

Important to grow old gracefully

As we age, how does one grow old gracefully and successfully? How do we keep our health and continue to enjoy an active life? Our bodies and minds are often sending the signals that it is time to slow it down. At first, we tend to fight these signs and perhaps think I am not there yet.Keeping ...

A look at Santa’s college sports list

As Santa went on his 24-hour jaunt around the world bringing presents to kids everywhere, what would he bring college sports programs, players, coaches and fans?For the three major football programs in the area, Pitt, West Virginia and Penn State, bowl wins and a solid close to recruiting for ...