Cook And Poni

The national media tried to make this more of a competition than it really was. A ton of people believe Justin Fields should be the starter. Joe is adamant Russell Wilson will have a good year, but is 48% sure he won't.

Florida State lost to Georgia Tech in Dublin to start the season! The Steelers season is here and Russell Wilson is the starting quarterback. On a scale of 1-5, how good will Russell Wilson be this season?

The full Joe Starkey Show, with Paul Zeise, from Friday, August 23rd, 2024

Hour 1 with Paul Zeise: Paul is at Living Treasures Animal Park in the Laurel Highlands. Paul is joined alongside Matt Dumbauld of Living Treasures to talk about the zoo and animals. The Pirates are committed to letting Paul Skenes continue to pitch and build up innings, at least publicly. Are Skenes Days still a big deal?

Hour 2 with Paul Zeise: There's never been a question that Russell Wilson is going to start. Ray thinks the vernacular Tomlin uses like "poll position" makes the national media believe Justin Fields can be the starter. Karlo shares some of his best Pitt stories from working on the staff and what Pat Narduzzi is working with this season. Karlo gives us his top two high school football teams to watch in each conference.

Hour 4 with Paul Zeise: Bob Walk joins to preview the remainder of the season for the Bucs and what to do with Paul Skenes. Paul meets some animal friends during his trip to Living Treasures.

A look at everything going on this weekend. Paul meets a baby alligator at Living Treasures.

Paul Skenes had a good bounce back start and continues to be a star the Pirates need to lead the way. Bryan De La Cruz has a lot to prove in the final month of the season and needs to become the starting right fielder.

Hour 3 with Paul Zeise: There is no update on a potential Sidney Crosby extension. Dan reacts to the trade the Penguins made with Winnipeg acquiring Rutger McGroarty. It was a strange trade for the Penguins dealing their top prospect and Paul thinks it means they don't believe Yager is that great of a player. High school football preview with Mike White.

Now as many Western PA guys are going to Power 5 schools. The style of play is significantly more pass happy. Mike previews the season, beginning in hours!

There is no update on a potential Sidney Crosby extension. Dan reacts to the trade the Penguins made with Winnipeg acquiring Rutger McGroarty. It was a strange trade for the Penguins dealing their top prospect and Paul thinks it means they don't believe Yager is that great of a player.

Karlo shares some of his best Pitt stories from working on the staff and what Pat Narduzzi is working with this season. Karlo shares his top two high school football teams to watch in each conference.

There's never been a question that Russell Wilson is going to start. Ray thinks the vernacular Tomlin uses like "poll position" makes the national media believe Justin Fields can be the starter.

Are Skenes Days still as exciting as they were at the start of the season? The Pirates uniforms are some of the best in sports.

The Pirates are committed to letting Paul Skenes continue to pitch and build up innings, at least publicly. Good starting pitching is the backbone to the team, but he needs more consistent run support.

The full Joe Starkey Show with Paul Zeise from Thursday, August 22nd, 2024

Hour 1 with Paul Zeise: How many starting quarterbacks would you take over Russell Wilson and Justin Fields? Paul and Austin look at the first four games of the season and the most likely matchups the Steelers could win. Denver and the Chargers significantly stand out as difficult games.

Hour 2 with Paul Zeise: The Steelers feel ok about the wide receiver position but won't be "held hostage" by San Francisco. Russell Wilson isn't as mobile and explosive as he used to be and is one reason why he's not the same player. Washington has traded former Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson to the Eagles for a third round pick and two sevenths. Would you have made that deal?

Hour 3 with Paul Zeise: John thinks David Bednar is still being hampered by an injury and might benefit from a move out of the closer's role for a bit. It doesn't make sense why Billy McKinney receives the call to Pittsburgh over Nick Yorke or Billy Cook. John thinks Ke'Bryan Hayes' back injury might be chronic and needing surgery. The Penguins made a prospect-for-prospect trade.

Hour 4 with Paul Zeise: Thoughts on the Cowboys, Ja'Marr Chase, and NFL coaches on the hot seat. Mike Tomlin confirmed Russell Wilson will start but the starters need to earn their way off the field. Beanie Bishop will play and Payton Wilson is good to go. If the Steelers have a good first drive, that could be their only drive.