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New York Times
2 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Aaron Rodgers tells new Steeler teammates he's ‘all-in from now on' in first meeting with team
PITTSBURGH — On Tuesday morning at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex, Aaron Rodgers stepped in front of his new team for the first time as the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback. After months of uncertainty and speculation, which included Rodgers missing the first six OTA practices, the new signal caller had a message for his new teammates. 'He said he's all-in from now on,' Steelers center Zach Frazier said following the morning walkthrough. Steelers center Zach Frazier on what the offense can be with Aaron Rodgers: 'Sky's the limit. The goal is to put up a lot of points every game. That's what we're here to do.' — Mike DeFabo (@MikeDeFabo) June 10, 2025 In that way, Tuesday marks Day 1 of a new era in Pittsburgh. Rodgers is scheduled to talk with the media at 3:15 p.m. ET, where he'll have an opportunity to explain what took so long to make his decision public and why he thinks this year will be different than his five-win season with the Jets. While Rodgers won four MVPs and a Super Bowl, the big question is: How much does he have left at 41 years old and after a torn Achilles? Advertisement Last season, one of the NFL's all-time great quarterbacks showed several signs of decline. At one time, his mobility allowed him to create outside of structure and complete off-platform throws. However, with age and injury catching up, he was the NFL's worst QBs against the blitz (min. 300 attempts), with a minus-0.20 EPA per dropback, according to TruMedia. His accuracy also declined, as Rodgers threw 11 interceptions to go along with his 28 touchdown passes and 3,897 passing yards. It was just the fourth time in his career he's thrown double-digit interceptions, but the second time in his last two full seasons. His completion percentage (63 percent) was the fourth-lowest of any season in which he played 16 games or more. By signing Rodgers, the Steelers are betting that a cerebral athlete can use his brain and experience to work around any physical limitations in a similar way to what Peyton Manning did at the end of his career. There's also hope that, further removed from his Achilles injury, he'll be healthier and more mobile. Rodgers, who still has some juice left in his right arm, will be supported by the NFL's highest-paid defense and enters a run-heavy offense that won't ask him to throw the ball as much as he did last season when he logged the second-most attempts in the league. Many teammates spoke about what they think Rodgers can bring to a new-look offense. '(We're) very excited,' second-year receiver Roman Wilson said. 'A guy (who is) probably a Hall of Famer. Super Bowl champion. A lot of experience. A lot of wisdom and a guy I can learn from.' Last year, the Steelers tried a similar formula, hoping the NFL's highest-paid defense and a run-heavy offense could support the veteran Russell Wilson. After a promising start to the season, the offense ground to a halt down the stretch with the Steelers scoring just 14.2 points per game in their final five games (four regular-season losses and a first-round playoff exit). Advertisement Tight end Pat Freiermith said there's 'urgency' to improve on offense and 'make some noise in the playoffs.' Whether Rodgers can help the Steelers snap an eight-year postseason winless drought remains to be seen. But with a new quarterback, there's optimism — at least for now. 'Sky's the limit,' Frazier said. 'The goal is to put up a lot of points every game. That's what we're here to do.'
CBS News
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
How accurate is "The Pitt"? A UPMC doctor weighs in.
How accurate is "The Pitt"? A UPMC doctor weighs in. How accurate is "The Pitt"? A UPMC doctor weighs in. How accurate is "The Pitt"? A UPMC doctor weighs in. Set in a Pittsburgh emergency room, the HBO Max series "The Pitt" just won the prestigious Gotham TV Award for Breakthrough Drama Series. The show is not your average medical drama. Its creators, stars and producers are dedicated to real-world accuracy. From the first frame of the video, there is no doubt where you are, as viewers see an Allegheny Health Network helicopter landing at Allegheny General on Pittsburgh's North Side, with star Noah Wylie as Dr. Robbie, waiting for a patient. "They have done an extraordinary job; they have emergency medicine physicians on set at all times," said Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah with UPMC Children's pediatric emergency medicine. "The Pitt" has earned critical aclaim from medical professionals, and not just for the accuracy in how they handle complex medical language and procedures, but also for the topics they tackle, in part because they went to doctors like Owusu-Ansah, starting with a question: What storylines have not been told that need to be when it comes to medical dramas? "My particular story was a teenager who was in sickle cell crisis, but was thought to be "aggressive and agitated." Dr. Sylvia described the scene as "spot on," and showrunners brought her to Hollywood for a sit-down to pick her brain. "I turned the corner, and Noah Wylie was there, and I almost passed out. I was not expecting him to be there," Dr. Owusu-Ansah said. But the meeting ended up spawning varying diagnostic scenes. "Marijuana or marijuana edibles are very accessible nowadays. We're also seeing that intoxication in children," she said. Dr. Owusu-Ansah is also why the Hill District's Freedom House Ambulance Service, the beginning of emergency medicine, was featured in episode eight. "I told them that this story needs to be told, and sure enough, they told it," she added. She says that the show's success is grounded in listening. "It's just incredible how accurate they are, how intentional they are, and how they really acknowledge our medical expertise and take that, and that's what's made the show what it is today." Dr. Owusu-Ansah doesn't know what other experiences of hers will make their way into the show, but there are others that the producers and writers were very interested in. The show's second season just started filming, and they are coming back for more filming in Pittsburgh, possibly in September.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Presque Isle Partnership announces 2025 UPMC Sunset Music Series dates, musical lineup
(WJET/WFXP) – A popular summer music series is making a return to Presque Isle. The Presque Isle Partnership and UPMC have once again teamed up to put on the UPMC Sunset Music Series at Presque Isle State Park. Beginning on June 18 and running until July 23, Presque Isle's Beach 11 will feature two bands each Wednesday along with food trucks, ice cream, hula-hoop playshops and extended swimming hours. Opener's performances will begin at 5:30 p.m., while headliners will be onstage at 7 p.m. Edinboro Lantern Festival raises money for local non-profit The event's musical lineup is as follows: June 18: Opener – Acoustic Gypsies Headliner – The Goats June 25 Opener – Rankin & Schell Headliner – Reminiscent July 2 Opener – Cookie Headliner – Matty and the Pickles July 9 Opener – Division Street Machine Headliner – Danny & the Daddios July 16 Opener – Chris & Julie Moore Headliner – Elle Taylor July 23 Opener – Small Town Rollers Headliner – Above All in Volume 'UPMC Health Plan and UPMC Hamot are excited to collaborate once again with the Presque IslePartnership,' said Katie Shafer, Senior Community Relations Manager for UPMC Health Plan. 'Welook forward to the UPMC Sunset Music Series each summer, where we come together as acommunity to enjoy great music and delicious food, while taking in nature's most beautiful venue, Presque Isle State Park.' For more information about the event, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
3 days ago
- Sport
- CBS News
Pitt QB Eli Holstein shaves his head in solidarity with multi-organ transplant patient
A star of Pittsburgh's other big football team made a special visit to a patient at UPMC Children's Hospital on Friday. Pitt Panthers quarterback Eli Holstein took the time to visit Julia Espinosa, a multi-organ transplant patient. Because of her procedures, Julia has lost 95% of her hair and decided to shave her head. So in solidarity, and to support the fight she's put up, Eli decided to shave his head along with hers. He told KDKA-TV that it was the least he could do to show support. "It's something that's, you know, a big stepping stone in her treatment and process getting better, and we just wanted to come out here and help her, and I wanted to show her that she's not alone," Holstein said. "Pitt football's behind her, the whole Pitt community is also behind her, so I know that put a smile on her face, and I was happy to do that." Julia is originally from Seattle, but her family moved to the Pittsburgh area in 2022 because her doctors felt Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh was the best option in the country for her care. She also served as an honorary captain at a Pitt home game last season.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Pitt quarterback shaves head in show of support for multi-organ transplant patient
Pitt quarterback Eli Holstein made a special visit to UPMC Children's Hospital on Friday. And, he left with a new haircut. Holstein was visiting Julia Espinosa, a multi-organ transplant patient. She lost most of her hair in recovery and decided to shave her head, and Holstein did the same in a show of support. Advertisement 'It's something that's a big stepping stone in her treatment and process getting better, and we just wanted to come out to her and help her and I obviously wanted to show her that she's not alone,' Holstein said. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
