Alan Saunders

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#Steelers beat guy for @PghSteelersNow, @WPXIFinalWord, editor @PghSportsNow. PFWA. Pizza snob. Disliked Ohio before it was cool. saunders1407@yahoo com

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The Blue Angels fly over to begin the Naval Academy graduation ceremony.

UConn QB Joey Fagnano (Williamsport Pa.) with an easy TD to Iowa WR/ Kaden Wetjen. Wetjen could be fun with the right OC. Mostly returned kicks at Iowa.

Blocking sleds absolutely HATE to see Darnell Washington coming.

#Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr., on his budding rivalry with #Browns WR Jerry Jeudy: "He got a lot of talking to do. I wasn't really worried about him. He's gotta handle that L." With some commentary from Darius Slay.

First look at new DT Sebastian Joseph-Day in a #Steelers uniform.

Garrett Nussmeier on the move in a two-minute drill, finds USC WR Ja’Kobi Lane for a big gain.

Georgia Tech WR Eric Rivers is only 5-11 but has played outside and well, yeah. You can see why.

Here’s the moment Kenneth Gainwell found out he was the #Steelers MVP

Pat Freiermuth deserves an award for never once complaining about not getting the ball, no matter how open he is.

Pitt LB Kyle Louis with a knifing run stop. Some have questioned his ability to stick at LB at his size. Looks like he belongs here.

Montana WR Michael Wortham fighting through a hold to make a great catch. He’s small, but he’s been very good this week.

Mizzou DT Chris McClellan causing big problems vs the run.

Oregon State safety Skyler Thomas with a leaping interception of Talen Green.

Not what you want to see from Jalen Milroe.

#Steelers RB Jaylen Warren and WR Roman Wilson continuing to progress at practice.

USC safety Bishop Fitzgerald snags an INT. Tough rep for Zavion Thomas, who I just got done saying had been so consistent this week.

Cameron Johnston back to booming them after a gnarly leg injury last year.

That’s the second interception this week for Penn Hills/Louisiana LB Jaden Dugger.

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#Steelers RB Eli Heidenreich receives his diploma from the U.S. Naval Academy.

#Steelers QB coach Tom Arth said that Will Howard has exceeded expectations going into his second season.

Ohio State WR Carnell Tate has been impressed by Pittsburgh so far — and said he’d love to be drafted by the #Steelers.

#Steelers SS Jabrill Peppers on why things didn't work out with the #Patriots this year: "It just is what it is. Sometimes, you're not good enough. You play a long time in this league, you're gonna get traded or cut. ... I'm happy Tomlin made the call."

Trading helmet stickers at the Shrine Bowl is an longstanding tradition. ECU WR Anthony Smith — who came here after having played at the American Bowl — might have the most.

My conversation with #Steelers RB Eli Heidenreich, just before his graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy

#Steelers CB Asante Samuel Jr. said the recurrent stingers that he had neck surgery to correct had been something that had bothering him his entire career: "I feel great. This is the is the healthiest I've ever been."

#Steelers WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling was asked if Aaron Rodgers can still tap into some of his MVP-level performances of the past. "I think he's the best quarterback to ever play this game. If he's 65 years old, he can still spin the ball."

Payton Wilson said the six #Steelers turnovers would've never happened if the secondary didn't give the pass rush more time to get home this week. "If we get these quarterbacks off the first read, you see what the D-line does."

#Steelers OC candidate Scott Tolzien is calling the plays here for the National team.

Full marks to ESPN's Sean McDonough for using "Scratch My Back with a Hacksaw" as a tribute to Mike Lange on Sidney Crosby's goal.

#Steelers VP Dan Rooney says they're expecting north of 500,000 people to come through the draft area in Pittsburgh this April, and more across the city.

#Steelers RB Jaylen Warren (back) watches while his teammates run a ball security drill. Looks like he’s out vs. #Ravens.

Just based on vibes, Wyoming IOL Caden Barnett should be a first-rounder.

Heyward on what changed for the #Steelers defense on the final two drives: “Bluntly … We got our heads out of our asses.”

Patrick Queen on how he feels about the #Steelers defense after five takeaways in a 21-14 win: "I'm still pissed off. .... Some people might say we played good, I feel like it's a whole another level we can take it to. ... If we're clicking on all cylinders, that team don't score."

Will Howard, Kaleb Johnson and company on Day 1 in Black and Gold.

Beanie Bishop didn't apologize for stoking some bad feelings from his Backyard Brawl rivals. "We don't like them guys. They don't like us." I love college football.