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USA Today
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Steelers' Aaron Rodgers predicts two offensive linemen to be involved in first camp fight
"No fighting something starts kick his ass" 😂😂@AaronRodgers12 #PMSLive Steelers training camp on Wednesday was filled with hilarious moments — courtesy of the relationship between Aaron Rodgers and one of his closest friends and fellow Yinzer Pat McAfee. Rodgers appeared on a special edition of The Pat McAfee Show live from Latrobe, where he joked that everyone is taking bets on which players will be the first to get into fights at training camp — picking two offensive linemen as his prediction. "We're all taking side bets on who the first fight is gonna be," Rodgers said. "And if I'm a betting man, I'm saying that either Zach Frazier or Mason McCormick will be involved in the first fight." Rodgers then added a hilarious one-liner when discussing the expectations at training camp. "That's one of the rules, no fighting," Rodgers said. "But if something starts, whip his a--." Jokes aside, the revamped Steelers roster checks a lot of boxes — including fiery personalities and trash talkers like CB Jalen Ramsey and WR DK Metcalf, two new acquisitions who continue to turn heads as camp rolls on. For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
CBS News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
The Pat McAfee Show is going live from Steelers training camp in Latrobe today
The popular Pat McAfee Show will be broadcasting live from Saint Vincent College this afternoon at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp. The Steelers arrived at Saint Vincent last week to kick off their 58th training camp in Latrobe with several new faces on the roster including Aaron Rodgers, D.K. Metcalf, Jalen Ramsey, Darius Slay, and others. This afternoon, McAfee, who played high school football in western Pennsylvania, will be broadcasting his show live starting at Noon. A regular training camp ticket will be required to access the Saint Vincent grounds. Gates to Saint Vincent will open at 11 a.m. Wednesday and the show will air from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and the Steelers will be practicing starting at 1:55 p.m. "Come up and see us, come up and hang with us, we cannot wait to see the fine Yinzer people up there," McAfee said on his show earlier this week, calling Saint Vincent College a mecca of sorts for Steelers fans. "To make the pilgrimage up there is basically what every Yinzer kid has ever done from western Pennsylvania," McAfee added. A large stage was being finalized on Tuesday where the show will be airing from. McAfee was one of the best college kickers and punters at West Virginia University before having a successful NFL career with the Indianapolis Colts. Following his retirement as a player, the Plum native entered the media industry and his show has skyrocketed in recent years, becoming one of the most popular sports shows in the country.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Pat McAfee is heading to Pittsburgh Steelers training camp thanks to Aaron Rodgers – date, time and what to expect
Pat McAfee brings The Pat McAfee Show to Pittsburgh Steelers camp. One of the NFL's most popular sports talk shows is heading straight to the heart of Steelers Nation. The Pittsburgh Steelers officially announced that The Pat McAfee Show will broadcast live from training camp in Latrobe on July 30, with gates opening at 11 a.m. EST. The appearance adds a major entertainment boost to camp season and comes after a public push from Aaron Rodgers , who recently urged McAfee to take the show on the road to Latrobe. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers played matchmaker for McAfee and the Pittsburgh Steelers Back in June, McAfee and Aaron Rodgers – who has joined the Steelers for training camp as their quarterback – joked about the idea of bringing the show to Latrobe during one of McAfee's episodes. Rodgers floated the suggestion with a simple invite. 'Maybe we should do a training camp,' McAfee replied at the time. At first, McAfee wasn't sure if the Steelers organization would go for it. But clearly, the green light came through! Now, the show is officially set to make its training camp debut in Western Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh Steelers FULL Training Camp HIGHLIGHTS of Day 2! Aaron Rodgers DESTROYS the Defense! 😱 Pac McAfee's Pittsburgh roots keep pulling him back McAfee isn't just any national sports host – he's a proud Yinzer. And his connection to Pittsburgh sports fans continues to grow. In fact, just a few months ago, McAfee packed PPG Paints Arena for his Big Night AHT, an event that stunned fans with surprise appearances from three of the city's biggest sports legends: Ben Roethlisberger, Sidney Crosby and Paul Skenes. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top Doctor: If You Eat Banana Every Day, This Is What Happens WellnessGuide Learn more Undo That's not all: he's also been giving back through philanthrophy. Alongside Wiz Khalifa and Snoop Dogg , McAfee recently donated $50,000 to Pittsburgh Public Schools. That wasn't the only cause he supported. His Big Night AHT raised funds for four different organizations, including Foundation of Hope, Special Olympics Pennsylvania and Folds of Honor. Steelers fans should expect chaos, comedy and celebrity guests The upcoming live show from training camp is expected to feature plenty of Steelers flavor – on top of McAfee's usual brand of unscripted comedy, big opinions and behind-the-scenes banter. While the full guest list hasn't been confirmed, fans are already buzzing about potential appearances. Names being thrown around include Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, veteran defensive lineman Cameron Heyward, and of course, T.J. Watt, now the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL. And since it was Rodgers who pushed hardest to make it happen, it wouldn't be a surprise to see him sit down for an extended chat, too. Steelers fans who can make it to Latrobe will get the rare chance to watch the show unfold live during camp – a crossover between sports media and team culture. FAQs Q: When is The Pat McAfee Show going live from Steelers training camp? A: The show will broadcast live on July 30, with gates at Steelers training camp opening at 11 a.m. EST. Q: Why is Pat McAfee bringing his show to Latrobe? A: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who is with the Steelers for training camp, suggested the idea to McAfee in June. After some discussion and organizational approval, McAfee agreed. Q: Who could appear on The Pat McAfee Show during Steelers camp? A: Potential guests include Aaron Rodgers, Mike Tomlin, Cameron Heyward, and T.J. Watt, among other Steelers stars. Also read : Josh Allen's fiery emoji after Hailee Steinfeld's NYC selfie sends internet into meltdown For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
USA Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Steelers announce Pat McAfee Show is headed to training camp: here's what fans should know
The Pittsburgh Steelers just announced that one of the most entertaining sports talk shows is heading to Latrobe. On Friday, the Steelers announced that The Pat McAfee Show is headed to training camp on July 30 — a spectacle fans won't want to miss, with the gates opening at 11 a.m. EST. A little over a month ago, Aaron Rodgers invited and implored McAfee to host his show at training camp — and after some discussion with the crew, he agreed. McAfee, a born and raised Yinzer, turned the Steel City upside down with his successful Big Night AHT show back in April — captivating Pittsburgh sports fans with surprise appearances from legends like Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger, Penguins' Sidney Crosby, and even Pirates' phenom Paul Skenes. Fans should expect a heavy dose of hilarious Steelers interviews from the training camp edition of The Pat McAfee Show — and arguably the most entertaining appearances would be Rodgers, Mike Tomlin, Cameron Heyward, or the new highest-paid non-quarterback, T.J. Watt. For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
USA Today
22-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Curt Cignetti defends Indiana schedule, says Hoosiers used 'SEC scheduling philosophy'
While miraculously guiding Indiana to a spot in the College Football Playoff last season, Curt Cignetti established himself as one of the more colorful characters in the sport, a swaggering Yinzer who was never shy to share his feelings or hide his bravado. This week at Big Ten media days in Las Vegas, he directed that unfiltered gaze at the SEC. While addressing why the Hoosiers had canceled a home-and-home series with Virginia, Cignetti took a shot at the non-conference scheduling model many SEC teams employ and noted that his program was simply following that example. '12 of the 16 SEC teams play three G5 (Group of Five) or an FCS game,' Cignetti said. 'Twelve of those teams play 36 games – 29 G5 games and seven FCS games, and have one less conference game. We figured we'd just adopt SEC scheduling philosophy. Some people don't like it. I'm more focused in on those nine conference games.' Indiana made the inaugural 12-team playoff last season behind a gaudy 11-1 record, but did so against a relatively weak schedule. Of its 11 victories, none came against teams that finished the regular season with more than seven wins. While some of that could be tied to certain Big Ten teams on its schedule, like Michigan, being worse than expected, its three non-conference opponents — Florida International, Western Illinois and Charlotte — went a combined 13-23. None of those programs are from one of college football's power conferences. The Hoosiers had been set to play against Louisville, which went 9-4 in 2024, but the final two games of a three-game series against the Cardinals were canceled in 2023, before Cignetti arrived at Indiana. Then-coach Tom Allen cited Big Ten expansion as a reason for the move. The game against Louisville in 2024 was replaced with a matchup against Western Illinois, an FCS program that Indiana thumped 77-3. The home-and-home series with Virginia had been signed and announced in 2021 before being canceled earlier this month. This season, the Hoosiers will play Old Dominion, Kennesaw State and Indiana State in the non-conference portion of their schedule. Old Dominion went 5-7 last season, Kennesaw State went 2-10 in its first season at the FCS level and Indiana State, an FCS program, went 4-8. Indiana's scheduling approach has drawn criticism, including from Barry Odom, the first-year head coach at archrival Purdue. "I could take the approach of one of the other schools in the state, cancel games and do some of those things, but the schedule is what it is," Odom said in an interview earlier this month with 107.5 FM in Indianapolis. Unlike the Big Ten, which employs a nine-game conference schedule, the SEC has just eight conference games, giving its members more flexibility to beef up their non-conference schedules or use them to pad their records. This season, three of the SEC's 16 teams — Alabama, Florida and South Carolina — have two non-conference games against Power Four programs while 15 teams have one game against an FCS foe (Texas is the only one that doesn't.). The most common non-conference scheduling format in the league is the one Cignetti referenced, with 11 of the 16 programs having two games against FBS opponents outside the Power Four, one game against a Power Four foe and one game against an FCS team.
