The end of the season means a very busy time of the year for the Pitt football program. On this episode of the Pitt Stop, Mike Asti and Mike Vukovcan grade Pitt's 2022 season and then discuss the recent de-commits and transfers that are causing some Panther fans to freak out. What do people need to realize about the transfer portal era? What work i…

What does losing Kenny Minchey mean for the future of the Pitt football program? Mike Asti and Mike Vukovcan tackle that lingering question and talk if Kedon Slovis coming back for next season would be good or bad for the team on the latest episode of the Pitt Stop.Bởi Mike Vukovcan, Mike Asti

Who's more to blame the most for Pitt's season not going the way they hoped? Has Pat Narduzzi lost the goodwill he claimed last season already? Should Kedon Slovis continue to start and why has he been a bust so far? Could it be that offensive coordinator Frank Cignetti and Slovis just aren't the right fit? Mike Asti and Mike Vukovcan get into all …

With the college basketball season fast approaching, this episode of The Pitt Stop focuses on the outlook of the Pitt's 2022-2023 team while also still including plenty of Pitt football talk. Mike Asti and Mike Vukovcan open the show discussing what the Panthers need to do the rest of the college football season and then are joined by PSN's Pitt ba…

As a former Pitt Panther gets ready for one of the biggest games of his life, the current Pitt teams looks to rebound after one of their worst. On this episode of the Pitt Stop, Mike Asti and Mike Vukovcan talk what happened to Pitt against Georgia Tech and what it now means for the rest of the season. They also welcome in former Pitt linebacker Jo…

This episode of The Pitt Stop is jam packed with Pitt, Steelers, Pirates and even West Virginia talk and includes a guest appearance by Chris Mueller of 93.7 The Fan and Audacy Pittsburgh. Mike Asti starts out by asking Mike Vukovcan to address his report about the status of Pitt defensive lineman Dayon Hayes, which was then later disputed by head …

With several lingering questions surrounding this Pitt team heading into Week 3, Mike Asti and Mike Vukovcan talk the quarterback decision and what this game at Western Michigan really means for the Panthers. Eric Mac Lain of the ACC Network and ESPN then joins the show to dissect Pitt's offensive line struggles and the true outlook the rest of the…

In the debut episode of "The Pitt Stop" on Pittsburgh Sports Now, Mike Asti and Mike Vukovcan keep their Mike and Mike tag-team going and talk Pitt football and some other big games in the region this weekend. Mike and Mike recap all that was from the Backyard Brawl and then get into the importance of the Panthers matchup with Tennessee. Nick Farab…

If you want a complete breakdown of Pitt, look no further than former Panther quarterback and current radio color analyst Pat Bostick. The man who led Pitt to the infamous 13-9 upset win over West Virginia in 2007 joined Mike Asti and Mike Vukovcan to discuss what fans should expect from this year's Pitt team, especially the offense. Pat also offer…

After already previewing the game together, Mike Asti and Mike Vukovcan wanted to also get the insight of a neutral national writer. Bill Bender of the Sporting News joined the Mike's to offer what the Backyard Brawl is thought of around the country and the expectations for both Pitt and West Virginia this season.…

After so much anticipation, the Backyard brawl is finally here! Mike Asti and Mike Vukovcan team up to break down the Brawl from both the Pitt and WVU perspectives. What does this rivalry mean for both programs and even college football overall? What should be expected from each team to open up the season? What are the keys to the game? All that an…

With the college football world constantly changing, Mike Asti and Mike Vukovcan get Mike'd Up to debate if the ACC's latest news of scrapping the division format is good or bad for the future of the Pitt football program. How will it impact Pitt's ability to play in conference championship games? Is there a chance it could actually help ignite new…

Are you excited about Pittsburgh sports right now? Mike Asti and Mike Vukovcan get Mike'd Up to discuss why excitement exists around the Pirates and why the Steelers are doing mostly the right things this offseason. What have they seen from Oneil Cruz? Are the Pirates finally showing a potential or are the Cubs just the perfect bad opponent right n…

Jeff Capel has been doing work so Mike Asti and Mike Vukovcan did too, discussing Pitt landing Dior Johnson on this edition of Mike'd Up on Pittsburgh Sports Live. How did Capel pull off getting a player with a national brand like Johnson? What lineup possibilities and questions now exist with so many guards and multiple point guards needing to get…

With the battling Mike Asti and Mike Vukovcan are back and getting Mike'd Up over the battling Buccos creating a bit of a buzz and a decision impacting the future of the Steelers. Can the Pirates keep the hot streak up after sweeping the Dodgers? When should they bring guys up from the minors? Have some veteran pieces emerged that can bring value i…

Why did Jordan Addison really enter the transfer portal? Could he actually still return to Pitt? Should the Panthers take him back if he would want to return? On this debate filled edition of Mike'd Up, Mike Asti and Mike Vukovcan go back and forth on how we got here and what the resolution will end up being. They also discuss what this means for c…

With shocking reports of Jordan Addison leaving Pitt for USC, Mike Asti and Mike Vukovcan get Mike'd Up to talk what this means for college football and the state of the Pitt program. Is there any way to calm the transfer portal down with the NIL influence? What can programs like Pitt do to compete moving forward?…

With the start of the MLB season almost here, Mike Asti and Mike Vukovcan debate a couple hot button issues already boiling over when it comes to the Pirates. Did they make the right call in sending Oneil Cruz down and delaying his service time? Is there now some new hope Mitch Keller can be the guy that caused so much hype? How much pressure is on…

The Pitt basketball program is experiencing a mass exodus, which called for this special edition of Mike'd Up. Pittsburgh Sports Now's Pitt beat writer George Michalowski joined Mike Asti and Mike Vukovcan to offer his insight on what triggered Horton's departure, the pressure currently on Jeff Capel, if this can quickly be turned around in the tra…

The return of baseball has Mike Asti and Mike Vukovcan in a good on this edition of Mike’d Up. Do they like the universal DH and some other new rules? Do they think MLB needs a hard salary cap? What do the Pirates need to do now and how important is this season in the rebuild?Bởi Mike Asti, Mike Vukovcan

The entire Pittsburgh college basketball region will likely be shut out of March Madness. On this edition of Mike'd Up, Mike Asti and Mike Vukovcan discuss the struggles of Pitt, West Virginia, Duquesne and other local programs this season. What caused Pitt to go back to their old ways after a win streak? What's happened to Bob Huggins' team? What …

In case you missed it, Pitt basketball is in the midst of a winning streak after a big win over North Carolina. Mike Asti and Mike Vukovcan talk about how Pitt has managed to become respectable towards the end of the season, what it says about Jeff Capel and where the program is headed on this edition of Mike’d Up.…

On this Senior Bowl edition of Mike'd Up, Mike Asti and Mike Vukovcan talk Kenny Pickett's hands, how the Pitt product stacks up among the other top NFL prospects and why people are misinterpreting the Steelers rumored desire to find a mobile quarterback. Mike V. even closes the show with a call to Pitt on how to properly honor Pickett for what he …

Even though the rebirth of the Backyard Brawl is still months and months away, the news that it will kickoff the college football season on a Thursday night sparked some excitement already. Mike Asti and Mike Vukovcan discuss what that game in a prime time spot means, what the early season schedules look like for Pitt and WVU. They also talk Pitt’s…

The Steelers got in, but do they have a chance to actually advance in the playoffs? Mike Asti and Mike Vukovcan discuss the wild final day of this NFL season and breakdown the Wild Card Round matchups, including Pittsburgh’s trip to Kansas City. They also debate T.J. Watt not breaking the sacks record.…

On the heels of a chaotic National Signing Day, Mike Asti and Mike Vukovcan fired up a special nigh time edition of Mike'd Up on Pittsburgh Sports Live to discuss Pitt's 2022 class, losing out to Auburn for a 4-star receiver, the impact of the Panthers 2020 season and the current uncertainty around the program. They also gave their thoughts, which …

Mark Whipple departing the Pitt football program may not be too shocking, but the timing of the news certainly is. Mike Asti and Mike Vukovcan offer their instant reactions to this major story, speculating on why this happened now, why Whipple went on a recruiting visit less than 24 hours ago, who will replace him as offensive coordinator at Pitt a…

Since Pitt has the Coastal and a spot in the ACC Championship Game locked up, should Pitt even play star players like Pickett and Addison against Syracuse? Mike Asti and Mike Vukovcan debate this topic and discuss the unsung aspect that’s helped Pitt get to this point. They also talk Penn State extending James Franklin for another decade. Enjoy thi…