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CBS Sports Plays Match Maker And Has Ryan Tannehill Signing With Pittsburgh
Since the end of the season the rumors surrounding how the Pittsburgh Steelers will move forward at quarterback has been never ending. Despite almost everyone in the Steelers organization publicly stating their support for QB Kenny Pickett, many different outlets have linked different quarterbacks with Pittsburgh. Recently, Cody Benjamin of CBS Sports played quarterback matchmaker and has the Steelers signing Ryan Tannehill in free agency.
“The Steelers are in an awkward position of wanting to give former first-rounder Kenny Pickett another audition while also knowing full well they can’t gloss over a Plan B,” wrote Benjamin. “A splashier upgrade, such as a trade for the dynamic Justin Fields, would be more invigorating. But Ryan Tannehill is precisely the kind of plug-and-play veteran for their predicament, providing immediate starting competition and/or premium insurance. He’s likely past his prime, more reliant on his setup than most, but in an old-school offense now run by old friend Arthur Smith, he might at least raise the ceiling of a notoriously sluggish wild-card contender.”
Tannehill would make sense given his connection to offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and the need for quarterbacks on the roster with only Pickett signed for next season. However, if Tannehill does sign he will not be gifted the starting role, instead likely competing for it. The big question is if he would be okay with this and if he would be willing to help Pickett.
The addition of Tannehill would be an upgrade over Pittsburgh’s previous backup, Mitchell Trubisky, and he has shown to be successful in Smith’s offensive system. In Tannehill’s two years with Smith as offensive coordinator Tannehill made his only Pro Bowl and threw for 6,561 yards, 55 touchdowns, and only 13 interceptions. In those two years, he also had the two highest yards per attempt in his career, with 9,6 in 2019 and 7.9 in 2020.
The main hope is for Smith to get Pickett to put up those numbers, but if Pickett still struggles next season having a back up like Tannehill who knows the system and has proven to be successful in it would be a luxury to have.
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Kenny Chesney is coming back to Pittsburgh. Here’s what you need to know for Saturday’s concert
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Country music superstar Kenny Chesney returns to Pittsburgh this weekend for a much-anticipated concert at Acrisure Stadium.
Chesney and his “Sun Goes Down Tour” return to Pittsburgh for the 12th time on Saturday with special guests Zac Brown Band, Megan Moroney and Uncle Kracker.
Chesney last played in Pittsburgh in June 2022. Last summer, he played in State College in March during his “I Go Back Tour.”
Tailgating details for Kenny Chesney’s Pittsburgh concert
Parking lots open at 1 p.m. on Saturday, with all parking lots surrounding Acrisure Stadium open for visitors.
“Fans are encouraged to use North Shore parking lots, including the Champions Garage and other North Shore lots,” Acrisure Stadium said in a news release on Tuesday.
All gates at the stadium open at 4 p.m., and the concert kicks off at 5 p.m. Anyone with floor seats must use Gate 6 north endzone on Reedsdale Street.
Transportation options for Kenny Chesney concert in Pittsburgh
People attending the Kenny Chesney concert on Saturday are encouraged to park in Downtown Pittsburgh and ride the light rail to Acrisure Stadium. The ride on the light rail is free.
Fans can also park at Station Square and ride the Gateway Clipper to the North Shore for $30.
“The majority of the downtown Pittsburgh Parking Authority garages will charge $6 – $20 for event day parking that will vary by garage,” Acrisure Stadium said in Tuesday’s news release.
Officials also want to remind anyone going to the concert that the Ninth Street Bridge and Merchant Street will be closed due to the Arts Festival and Pittsburgh Pride. Fort Duquesne Boulevard between Sixth and Ninth streets will also be closed.
Kenny Chesney concert bag policy
Fans are encouraged not to bring a bag to the Kenny Chesney concert on Saturday. If a bag is necessary, fans can use two types: a clear plastic bag the size of a 1-gallon Ziploc bag or a small handheld purse clutch.
Acrisure Stadium is also a cashless venue.
Tens of thousands of people coming for concert experience
Tens of thousands of people are set to make their way to the North Shore to experience the Kenny Chesney concert.
Parked along the North Shore, some people have been waiting on their boats for weeks.
“We just wanted a spot, and this is where we chose to be at. And we’re just looking forward to some fun this weekend,” boater Ricky Sparrow said.
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Kenny Chesney concert, Pride, and the Arts Festival will make for a busy weekend in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — With three major events all taking place in different parts of town, it’s going to be a very busy weekend throughout the city of Pittsburgh.
With Kenny Chesney in town for a summer concert stop at Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh Pride kicking off its annual festival, and the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival getting underway, tens of thousands of people will be packing into numerous parts of the city.
Pittsburgh Public Safety officials will be holding a media briefing at 10:00 a.m. to talk about their preparations for the busy weekend in the city.
Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival gets underway Friday morning
The annual Three Rivers Arts Festival will be getting underway this morning at 11:00. The festival will last through the end of next weekend in the city’s Cultural District.
Around 300,000 people are expected to attend the festival over the next ten days with more than 400 artists and vendors are expected to be on hand.
The Rachel Carson Bridge was closed to traffic earlier this week and will add even more space for the festival. The bridge will be full of artists, a music stage, and more.
The festival starts this morning and runs through next Sunday with hours from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. each day.
Pittsburgh Pride begins Friday ahead of Saturday march and parade
Starting today at 2 p.m,, Pittsburgh Pride will be getting underway and kicking off the start of Pride Month.
The multi-day celebration will start today with Pride in the Park at Allegheny Commons Park West on the city’s North Side.
Tomorrow, lineup will begin for the Pittsburgh Pride March and Parade at 10:00 a.m. along Liberty Avenue between 11th Street and 16th Street. The march and parade will get underway at Noon. Anyone wishing to march in support of LGBTQIA+ rights is welcome to participate.
The march and parade will travel down Liberty Avenue, turn right onto 7th Street, across the Andy Warhol Bridge, and through the North Side to Allegheny Commons Park.
After the march and parade, there will be performances with more than 40 LGBTQIA+ artists starting at 2 p.m.., headlined by Tamar Braxton.
The festival’s closing block party will take place from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Bloomfield.
Kenny Chesney returns to Acrisure Stadium on Saturday
The Sun Goes Down Tour is making a stop here in Pittsburgh and it’s going to be a packed house on the North Shore tomorrow as Kenny Chesney, the Zac Brown Band, Megan Moroney, and Uncle Kracker are getting ready to play Acrisure Stadium.
This will be Kenny Chesney’s 12th time playing the home of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Parking lots open at 1 p.m. tomorrow. People attending the concert are encouraged to park in Downtown Pittsburgh and ride the light rail to the North Shore The ride on the light rail is free.
Gates open at 4 p.m. and the opening acts will start at 5 p.m.
If a bag is necessary, fans can use two types: a clear plastic bag the size of a 1-gallon Ziploc bag or a small handheld purse clutch.
Acrisure Stadium is a cashless venue.
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Pittsburgh-area teacher to be honored at CMA Foundation’s Music Teachers of Excellence Awards
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A teacher in the Canon-McMillan School District will be honored at the CMA Foundation’s Music Teachers of Excellence Awards in Nashville, Tennessee.
Deanna Grandstaff, a band teacher at Cecil Intermediate School in Cecil Township, is among 30 music educators who will be honored for their “dedication and impact on music education in their classrooms and school communities,” the school district said in a news release on Thursday. The award show is on Sept. 17 at the Country Music Hall of Fame.
“I can’t think of a music teacher more deserving of this honor than Deanna Grandstaff,” said Bob Kleinhans, principal of Cecil Intermediate School, in Thursday’s news release. “She epitomizes what it means to be an outstanding music educator on a daily basis.”
Kleinhans went on to say that Grandstaff is “an advocate for all of the students in the Canon-McMillan School District,” adding that student participation in the musical instrument program at the school has “grown exponentially each year.”
Grandstaff is set to receive $2,500 for improving her school classroom and $2,500 as a personal stipend.
Of the 30 teachers being honored, 10 are from Metro Nashville Public Schools, 10 from other school districts in Tennesse and 10 are from across the United States.
According to its website, the CMA Foundation “was birthed from the passion of our artists and industry professionals who first fell in love with music within the four walls of a classroom.”
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