Tuesday, March 20, 2012

HINES WARD RETIRES


"When I saw Donald Driver on 'Dancing with the Stars' last night, I knew I was done," veteran receiver says

Monday, March 19, 2012

SANTORUM TO SPEAK IN GETTYSBURG; EXPECTED TO SAY THAT LINCOLN'S SPEECH IN 1863 MADE HIM "WANT TO THROW UP"

MOCKINGBURGH POLL: TIM TEBOW


With Peyton Manning reportedly going to Denver, the Broncos are expected to trade their young quarterback, who beat the Steelers in the first round of the playoffs in January. What do you think about this?

13% - I hope he finds success with a new team

87% - The Terrible Towel strikes again, even though it took longer than we would have liked

Thursday, March 15, 2012

MOCKINGBURGH POLL: WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE POST-GAZETTE.COM REDESIGN?



A) I enjoy seeing the same story three times on different parts of the homepage



B) Oh goody, they added comments so people can spew bile anonymously

C) With obituaries and lottery numbers upfront, they clearly know their audience

D) Doesn't matter to me - I get all my news from Mockingburgh

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

PENN STATE TRUSTEES SEEK ADVICE FROM CORNELL ON BECOMING PRIVATE UNIVERSITY


Step 1: Board members to begin wearing red and white

Monday, March 12, 2012

OWNER TAKES PITTSBURGH POWER TO DINNER, BREAKS UP WITH THEM


"It's not you, it's me," Matt Shaner says at Olive Garden

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

MOCKINGBURGH POLL: RECENTLY RELEASED PROFESSIONALS


A number of high-profile, long-time Pittsburgh institutions have been given their walking papers lately. Which one are you most upset about?


13% - Hines Ward of the Steelers

87% - Bruce Dixon of the Health Department

ALL PEYTON MANNING MERCHANDISE NOW 25% OFF!


And look for great values on team gear for Hines Ward, Aaron Smith, and a host of other Steelers!

Saturday, March 3, 2012

MOCKINGBURGH POLL: WHO SHOULD DEPART FROM THE STEELERS NEXT?


13% - I think we should declare the purge over

87% - Steely McBeam

Thursday, March 1, 2012

MOCKINGBURGH POLL: A. J. BURNETT'S FRACTURED ORBITAL BONE


Just a few days after saying he wanted to be "unstoppable," new Pirates pitcher A. J. Burnett will be on the disabled list after hitting the ball into his face during batting practice for pitchers. What do you think of this?


A) The ball can be unstoppable, too

B) This is why we need designated hitters

C) Maybe he should just stand in the batter's box from now on and watch the pitches go by

D) I'm glad the Yankees are still paying most of his salary

E) Welcome to the Pirates, kid

"UNCOMMON SHRUB" LEADS TO SLAIN TEACHER'S BODY


Discovery of arborvitae leaves narrowed possible locations to 60-70% of American homes