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Former Pitt QB Wonders If Russell Wilson Can Handle When Pittsburgh Media 'Is On Him For Being A Middling Quarterback'
Russell Wilson was once one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, but now, he’s clinging to what may be his last chance as a starter with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Wilson’s time with the Denver Broncos did serious damage to not only his value on the field but also his reputation off of it. Rumors swirled about him having issues with head coach Sean Payton and other people in the organization, painting a picture of Wilson as a diva. So far in Pittsburgh, he’s been getting rave reviews from his teammates, but when they’re playing real games, will that continue? One former University of Pittsburgh quarterback questions how Wilson will respond to adversity this year.
Max Browne was a quarterback for Pitt during the 2017 college football season. However, he struggled there and suffered a season-ending injury, which just so happened to open the door for then-freshman Kenny Pickett to get some playing time. Now, Browne is working more as an analyst, and in a recent appearance on fellow analyst Guy Haberman’s YouTube channel, he spoke about how his main concern for Wilson is not his play but his mental toughness.
“Take the football out of it, in between the ears, how does Russell lead?” Browne asked. “How does Russell relate to his team? Can Russell sit with this uneasiness that, ‘I’m no longer a top ten quarterback in the NFL?’ How does that work when the Pittsburgh media is on him for being a middling quarterback, and he says, ‘The sun is always shining,’ and we know that’s not true. That’s my biggest question.”
Browne’s question is a fair one if the rumors about Wilson in Denver are to be believed. Suppose Wilson truly is this big personality that is difficult to work with. In that case, the Steelers will have a serious problem because they’ve shown recently that they’re interested in winning, not individual stats. However, none of those fears can be confirmed or denied until the season begins. T
he only things fans have to go on right now are the positive comments Wilson’s new teammates are making about him and the fact that Mike Tomlin has a high opinion of his new quarterback.
Wilson also could have reacted poorly when the Steelers traded for Justin Fields because it created competition for him in the quarterback room. Instead, he’s taken time to try to mentor and support Fields. That doesn’t sound like something a diva would do.
Maybe Wilson is quirky, but so are numerous NFL players. Browne is familiar with the Pittsburgh media from his time at Pitt, so he knows how rowdy the city can get when a player performs poorly. Surviving in this climate is not easy and requires some thick skin.
Time will tell if Wilson can keep his mind at ease under pressure, but Fields is right behind him if he can’t. Neither player is signed past this season, so getting a look at both of them would be ideal. If the team struggles under Wilson, Fields could create a spark to fire up the offense, even if he’s not the full-time starter.
The Steelers know they can’t keep just barely making the playoffs and losing immediately. They don’t want to keep doing that, and the only solution is to finally have a positive asset at quarterback. If they could make the playoffs last year, then nothing should stop them from making it this year.
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Allegheny County to hold 100th birthday bash for the Andy Warhol Bridge this summer
With America celebrating its 250th birthday this summer, a major landmark in Pittsburgh will celebrate its 100th birthday.
Allegheny County announced a 100th Birthday Bash for the Andy Warhol Bridge on Saturday, June 27, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato made the event official on Friday morning and said it will feature art, music, games, and more.
“Allegheny County’s history is filled with innovation and creativity, beautiful architecture, and talented homegrown artists, and the Andy Warhol Bridge encapsulates all of that in one iconic structure,” said Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato. “I hope everyone will come down for a fun day of art, community, and a shared celebration of our history on June 27.”
Part of the celebration will be art projects hosted and led by the Andy Warhol Museum and the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. Local artist Strawberry Luna will also create a special, commemorative poster celebrating the bridge’s history.
The Andy Warhol Bridge is the only bridge in the country to be named for a visual artist, according to Allegheny County.
“As our nation commemorates the U.S. Semiquincentennial, it is fitting that we recognize the oldest of the three Sister Bridges, which represent Pittsburgh’s tradition of innovation, ingenuity, and ‘we can do it’ spirit,” said Andy Masich, president and CEO of the Senator John Heinz History Center. “These iconic bridges, painted in ‘Aztec Gold’ as an homage to the city’s official colors, are symbols of Pittsburgh’s vibrancy, culture, and most importantly, its people.”
Formerly known as the Seventh Street Bridge, it was renamed the Andy Warhol Bridge in 2005 to honor the famous artist as well as the 10th anniversary of the Andy Warhol Museum, which is two blocks away.
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Man critically injured after assault in Pittsburgh
A man was critically injured after being assaulted by a group of people in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty neighborhood on Thursday evening, authorities said.
Pittsburgh Public Safety said officers were called to South St. Clair and Eva streets around 5 p.m. for reports of a man who was assaulted by a group of people. The assault happened next to a Whole Foods store.
At the scene, which bordered a park with a playground, first responders found a man who was unconscious and not breathing. Officers and medics performed CPR on the man until he was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. The exact nature of his injuries was not released.
Pittsburgh Public Safety said “several males of unknown age” were detained and transported to police headquarters for questioning. It was not immediately known if any of them would be charged.
A KDKA-TV crew observed a second police scene nearby on Centre Avenue next to The Fresh Market, which was previously a Whole Foods. At that scene, KDKA-TV observed what appeared to be at least one teenager being taken into a police car. A witness told KDKA-TV they saw police questioning nearly 10 people, ranging from grade schoolers to teenagers.
Pittsburgh Public Safety did not say what led up to the assault.
“Those kids, whoever they were, need to be reprimanded for that, because that was horrible, horrible,” said Asia Wilter, who was nearby on Thursday evening.
Over the weekend, another man was assaulted outside a 7-Eleven store on Penn Avenue in Downtown Pittsburgh. Police say the assault started inside the 7-Eleven after the victim mentioned to an employee that he believed a group of teenage males was shoplifting.
Pittsburgh police say the victim scraped his elbow and had a small abrasion on his face. He refused to be transported to the hospital, but police say he went on his own to get checked out. Police are searching for the teens.
Earlier this month, six teenage girls were charged after authorities said they chased a woman into a Sephora store in East Liberty and beat her. Sephora’s loss prevention officer estimated the teens caused approximately $30,000 in damage.
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Bystander helps students involved in school bus crash in Pittsburgh’s Highland Park neighborhood
Just before 8 a.m. on Thursday morning, a school bus rammed into a tree in Highland Park.
The students on the bus were being transported to Schiller STEAM Academy when the driver began to swerve, ultimately running off the road and colliding with the tree on Bryant Street.
According to EMS, about 10 students were on the bus, and they were evaluated on the scene. Medics on the scene determined the students had not been injured in the crash.
A woman who lived nearby heard the crash and immediately jumped into action to help the students.
“Utmost importance was the kids’ safety,” said Vinnie Branch, the bystander. “I just wanted to make sure they were safe, and I just went into mom mode to protect them.”
“I think it looks a lot worse than it turned out to be,” said Brian Haravan, Pittsburgh EMS District Chief. “Thankfully, the utility pole wasn’t damaged, so while the school bus and property were, everyone else seemed ok.”
The driver of the bus was taken to the hospital for evaluation, and the cause of the crash is under investigation.
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