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Brian Batko
2:43
STEEL72
2:44
Cleveland game is a must win! No further statements.
Brian Batko
2:44
Thank you, STEEL72. Brevity is the soul of wit.
Donna
2:45
Hi Brian, any chance we will see you on Pompeani’s nightly sports show or the Sunday night showdown?   Thank you.
Brian Batko
2:46
Oh I don't know. That's probably a question better left to KDKA, Donna.
Jason
2:46
If you had a crystal ball what Pittsburg pro team will win a championship and what year do you think it will be and why? Thanks.
Brian Batko
2:49
Why pose that as a hypothetical? I do have a crystal ball. And I just rubbed it. The answer is the Tri-State 66ers, based in Pittsburg, KS. They will win the Midsouth Division in the Pro Basketball Association in 2030.
2:50
Why? Because they are well-coached by Tim Simpson.
Dave
2:50
Why all the concern on Tuitt's return? Not like this team is a legit contender. A good season for him to heal physically and emotionally. Maybe next year they'll be poised to contend.
Brian Batko
2:50
Maybe.
SMASHING PUMPKINS... Sorry Linus
2:51
Pittsburg, KS birth place of Dennis Rader
Brian Batko
2:51
I'll take your word for it.
Yates
2:51
Brian -  Is Anthony Miller better than Mc Cloud?  Setting aside return roles is he not a better option in the slot?
Brian Batko
2:52
Yeah, he's probably a better pass-catcher. But you can't set aside return roles. That matters. If anything, maybe Miller supplants Cody White at some point.
Buster
2:53
How does any fan of Pittsburgh sports not know there is an ‘h’ on the city’s name?
Brian Batko
2:53
I assume nothing.
BostonArt
2:53
Seems like there is no rush to get the banner into the starting lineup. Do you think they may consider 12 personnel sets with him at one of the TE spots.  Believe he’s done this before. Could help the run game and open up play action, assuming Ben wou
Brian Batko
2:54
No, I don't think so. Not sure that's something Matt Canada has done much of to begin with, and now with the way Zach Gentry has contributed, they basically have an extra-large blocking TE who can also run and catch a bit.
Utah Jim
2:54
I don’t put any stock in the Tomlin going to the college ranks stuff, but wouldn’t he be a fantastic recruiter if he did? Put him at LSU and he just might knock Saban off the hill.
Brian Batko
2:56
Yep, I agree. Players all around the NFL love him, even those who have never been Steelers. And I believe high school/college kids would be the same. In fact, I was way out in front of this train. Case in point:
2:57
Hey, wait a second, why didn't anyone ask Tomlin about MY tweet way back on Sept. 13? This is an outrage!
Brah
2:58
Are the Steelers frustrated with Tuitt? I know I certainly am. It seems to me that he simply doesn't want to play.
Brian Batko
2:58
He's injured. Like, had surgery before the season injured.
Pickledpunk
2:59
MT usually warns everyone when he unleashes hell.
Brian Batko
3:01
Not today. Being in the room, I couldn't believe his answer even as it was happening. He just kept going! Really, I thought he was gonna stop after the initial comment. But no. He had something to say. Makes me wonder how long he was thinking up that response, or if it was just off the cuff. Either way, sure makes the usual boilerplate response from coaches like James Franklin seem mealy-mouthed by comparison.
Huh. Did not expect to begin and end this chat with James Franklin, but here we are. Thanks for all the great questions, per usual, even on a Tuesday. You all might be better than the Monday crowd. Catch you next time.
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