http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/columnists/ Sports columnist Gene Collier en-us Copyright 2012, post-gazette.com. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 01:07:29 -0500 15 http://www.post-gazette.com/includes/2007design/images/150x30pg_now_logo.gif http://www.post-gazette.com/ 144 39 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12345/1283059-150.stm?cmpid=collier.xml The record must show that the dreadful Chargers got their first regular-season victory in Pittsburgh, Mike Tomlin's team simply wasn't home. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12338/1281396-150.stm?cmpid=collier.xml Charlie Batch drove 61 yards in a clock-swallowing 6:14 for -- what else -- the winning field goal. Mon, 3 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12331/1279584-150.stm?cmpid=collier.xml Brett Keisel tried desperately all afternoon to ignite a defense that keeps playing uphill. Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12330/1279420-66.stm?cmpid=collier.xml At their cavernous indoor practice facility on South Water Street, all traces of tangible desperation were absent this week. Sun, 25 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12327/1278822-150.stm?cmpid=collier.xml Burress signing an indication of some desperation for injury-ravaged Steelers Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12324/1278064-150.stm?cmpid=collier.xml A queasy Steelers crowd undergoing severe Big Ben withdrawal let its initial appraisal show even before halftime -- with boos. Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12323/1277800-150.stm?cmpid=collier.xml Miami Marlins' massive trade is the latest example of how MLB fails the sport and its fans. Sun, 18 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12320/1277062-150.stm?cmpid=collier.xml The injuries continue to mount, but the Steelers talented depth continues to pay big dividends. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12318/1276582-150.stm?cmpid=collier.xml Plenty of people found themselves wondering why exactly the Kansas City Chiefs almost defeated the Steelers. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12317/1276292-150.stm?cmpid=collier.xml Not that your attention span ever wobbles on these matters, but watch closely as the Steelers operate against the Kansas City Chiefs. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12316/1276066-150.stm?cmpid=collier.xml Separate from the looming jump ball on tax policy, the re-election of Barack Obama figures to have approximately zero impact on sports. Sun, 11 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500