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Zeise
11:59
OK folks, let’s get it started!!! Thanks for joining in
V. Fontaine
11:59
Playing devil's advocate here because I agree with you that firing Narduzzi isn't appropriate now. You've said Pitt has enough talent and Narduzzi has them on the verge of a breakthrough. However, if they have enough talent then they should not be 3-3 and staring at 3-4 barring an upset. So he and his staff are either not getting enough out of the talent or there's not enough talent. Either way, it falls on him.
Zeise
12:03
You are absolutely right. There is no question there has to be some staff changes. That’s the first step an athletic director must make. Why are they not getting the most out of their players? That’s a great question that needs to be answered. But that is what athletic directors do. Heather Lyke gets a lot of credit for her hiring of Jeff Capel and she should but that was a no brainer. This kind of thing is where an AD proves how good they are. Fixing a program without firing the coach is an art some ADs have mastered, others not so much
Tod S
12:03
Do you believe the Steelers are preparing to trade a draft pick for Jets LB Avery Williamson to plug the gap left by Devin Bush's ACL injury?
Zeise
12:04
I don’t not at this point. I think they are going to give Robert Spillane a try. If he doesn’t work out maybe they go that route
Gene
12:05
Hi Paul I think the Steelers need to find a better punter than Colquitt or Berry.  Your thoughts .
Zeise
12:06
Yes. I think Mike Tomlin would agree with you.
Clark from Virginia
12:06
Isn’t it time for Jim Rutherford to leave the Penguins alone so that the team can develop some chemistry or at least get to know one another’s first name?
Zeise
12:06
I think he is trying too hard to make it all work so that he can maximize this window with this group of players. But you can’t force things and you are right, he is tinkering too much.
12:07
I know there are more questions than that!!!
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12:08
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Zeise
12:08
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12:09
Where is everyone at today!
Randy F
12:15
Paul, I keep hearing that this Canada guy has his “fingers all over this offense”. I can’t possible be on the outs, with my connections, can I?
Zeise
12:15
Nah you are good. You are friends with the quarterback and with the head coach so nobody has more job security than you!!
Guest
12:15
Pirates are an embarrassment. Is there any hope for the future?
Zeise
12:18
There is hope in the Tampa story but here is the thing: the Pirates new front office (well current) needs to draft well, scout well, making smart decisions internationally with regards to players, develop well and make good trades. I know that sounds obvious but for small market teams you cannot win if you don’t do those things well. Tampa does. The Pirates have not
Robert M
12:18
How does Bob Labriola select the questions he chooses to answer on Asked & Answered? Seems impossible to get through any questions.
Zeise
12:19
I have no idea but remember he works for the Steelers so I’m sure there are layers of editing and cleansing that published stuff needs to go through.
Guest
12:19
Steelers shock the world and win the next two games
Zeise
12:20
Would it really be a shock? I mean I expect them to lose one of the two but they are good enough to beat anyone and they are playing really good football right now. That wouldn’t be a shock the world moment when a 5-0 team wins a few games even against good teams
Socal Kurt
12:22
When will Josh Bell won MVP?
Zeise
12:23
I don’t think he is an MVP type player. I think he is potentially an all star but I don’t know that he has the combination of average, power and glove that usually Is required to win an MVP
Doyle37
12:24
Bug Ben runs a QB sneak and then gets to sit out the last minutes of a victory...when was the last time those 2 things happened in the same game  ?
Zeise
12:25
It has been a long time that’s for sure. And it was nice I’m sure as a Steelers fan to finally get to sit and relax and watch a fourth quarter
Scott
12:25
Why do members of the media insist on continuously asking Juju and Chase if there is a problem with the number of targets each is receiving  and the ball distribution in general? It seems as if they are poking the bear in an attempt to create a story. I wish they would just leave well enough alone.
Zeise
12:26
Are members of the media asking this or are they just talking about it on the air or in social media? Someone did ask JuJu it he was OK with only two catches and that’s a valid question because it is a contract year. But I don’t think people are constantly asking about it
Scott
12:27
The Steelers should have a bye this week. Wouldn't the extra time help tremendously with respect to their Bush replacement plans?
Zeise
12:28
I mean yes but you can’t plan for when a guy is going to get injured. And who is to say if they were off this week, someone else wouldn’t have gotten injured next week. The what it stuff is mostly a useless exercise because a lot can happen every single week.
Ju Ju
12:28
So it looks like the gullible are eating up these stories about the WR group unselfishness. You know it’s all BS, correct? We want the d&mn ball!
Zeise
12:29
Yes but as long as you are winning I’m sure you will all continue to say the right things
Jack Straw
12:29
When do you think Pitt Basketball makes the NCAA Tourney again?
Zeise
12:29
This season. I think the middle of the ACC is soft and Pitt will be better than you think.
Jack
12:29
How does it work when Canada etc get brought in? Does Tomlin tell Fichtner that he has to incorporate these new ideas or he's fired, or do both Canada and Fichtner pitch ideas to Tomlin? Or, do you think that Fichtner has basically gone back to QB coach without a demotion
Zeise
12:30
I’m sure it is a collective discussion and if Fichtner is worth a darn as a coach he is open to new ideas and thoughts and in
12:31
willing to evolve. Tomlin probably sold it as “he has a wealth of knowledge and experience calling plays so use it and his run game schemes are excellent so let’s incorporate them”
Robert M
12:32
Do you recall a local sports tv show called the Fedko Fone Zone? If so, whatever happened to broadcaster Jon Fedko?
Zeise
12:33
Yes I thought he was still doing Friday night football. I know he was the president of Vincentian for a while but that school closed so not sure what he is up to
Clark from Virginia
12:33
Will the curse of the Terrible Towel be the Titans downfall Sunday?  Are the Steelers good enough to post back to back wins against the Titans and the Ravens?
Zeise
12:35
The curse only gets brought up when fans disrespect the towel and then their team loses. When their team wins we never hear about the curse. And yes the Steelers are good enough to win two in a row
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