Exclusive with Steelers Strength and Conditioning Coach / Sports Science Coordinator, Roderick Moore, Jr.

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First off, what is the situation and plan now for you?

Well, after we heard the news of Mike Tomlin leaving, we were all told we were free agents able to pursue other opportunities. There are a couple that may be available soon but it’s early. There’s nothing permanent yet – some lukewarm opportunities right now,

Obviously with Mike McCarthy coming in the storyline is he wants to go in a different direction – he let us know he wanted to bring in his own guys which makes sense. Everyone wants to being in their own guys – guys loyal to them they can trust.

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Exclusive – Curator of Pittsburgh Hall of Fame and Sports Virtual Museum

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First off, can you let me know how the museum got started and what it is?

It started as a hobby. I always liked logos and jerseys. I eventually made excess money and wanted to figure what to do with it. I saw a Mike Rozier Maulers jersey pop up on eBay – I loved the Maulers – I used to go to games with my buddies. It went from there  and I started collecting things from there.

Some people can be cutthroat – I’m not into it from that standpoint. I found others guys who enjoyed collecting items as well. Since then we’ve stockpiled over 1,500 items – jerseys, helmets, equipment, patches, banners, media guides and much more from over 37 Pittsburgh teams – from the Steelers, Pirates and Penguins to the Pipers, Rens, Maulers, Yellow Jackets, Power, Crawford Baseball, Stingers etc.

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Exclusive with Steelers Quarterback Coach Tom Arth

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What is the situation now for you in terms of coaching?

It’s always a challenging time – but its part of the business. Now I’m just in a bit of wait-and-see mode – it just depends on who gets what jobs. There are some promising conversations I’ve had – some potential opportunities I’m excited about.

I would love to stay in Pittsburgh. It’s been two years there now – my family loves the schools and neighborhood and it’s been terrific being a part of the organization. It’s been a special time for me, learning from Mike Tomlin and being a part of an organization that does things the right way. If the opportunity presents itself I would love to stay in Pittsburgh. It just depends on who they hire.

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Exclusive with Pittsburgh-Born TV Producer Tim Kaiser

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First off, what projects if any are you working on now?

Not to be a downer but I have retired now. I’m doing a lot of mentoring for kids trying to get into the business – so I stay active that way.

I’m also doing a lot of golfing and travelling. I did my last sitcom after Covid but everyone was still in masks and gowns – it’s hard to be funny that way. You can’t see expressions and there’s no audience. So after 35 years in L.A. I moved back to Pittsburgh with my family. I don’t know what’s in store for me now – some get bored in retirement and some stay active. I’m somewhere in-between, trying to figure out what to do next.

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Exclusive with Former Steelers Defensive Lineman Winston Craig, 2019

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First off, what have you been up to since you retired from the NFL?

I’m currently the sales manager for a car dealership in South Boston, Virginia. I retired around when Covid hit – I had knee issues and tried o rehab it, but it just wasn’t doing well. I wasn’t able to practice and play at my best. I had calls to play still, but I decided then that I was done.

My friend was in the car sales business and he got me interested in it. He got me the opportunity, and when he was promoted to general manger, I went with him and became the sales manager.

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Exclusive with Pittsburgh Author Anjali Sachdeva

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First off, what projects you are working on now?

I write short stories primarily and I’m putting together some short stories now for a new collection. I do find myself doing a lot of environmentally-focused stories now. I teach at Chatham College – a climate fiction class and read a lot about that in preparation for the class over the past one-and-a-half years. A lot of it is just looking at the world around me and writing about what I’m seeing.

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Exclusive with Steelers Wide Receivers Coach Zach Azzanni

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First off, what’s the plan/situation for you now?

Well, I’m not under contract as of the end of February. So I’m waiting on these job openings to get filled to see where I can get an opportunity. It all depends on who comes in for those jobs.

Would you stay in Pittsburgh if given a chance?

Well you treat it like any other job at this point.

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Exclusive with Former Steelers Quarterback Jared Zabransky, 2008

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First off, what have you been up to since your time in the NFL?

I’m raising my two kids here in Texas – a 13 year-old daughter and 12 year-old son. My daughter is the oldest and is amazing – she plays volleyball and is an artist and is doing amazing at school. She gets upset when she gets anything under a 97 and still believes everything her dad says is gold!

My son plays football and basketball and also excels in school. He plays quarterback like his dad – imagine that! He’s an encyclopedia of football knowledge – we play golf together and get to spend a lot of good time together that way.

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Exclusive with Former Oilers/Titans Safety Blaine Bishop

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First, can you let us know what you’ve been up to since your playing days and how you broke into the media space?

I had a radio show while I was playing near the end of my time with the Titans. I talked about the games. I listened to sports talk radio and wondered where they got their information because it was often incorrect. I wanted to give my version – to be a truth-teller – instead of wrong information because they were guessing or just reporting on what they were told.

When I was in Nashville I started working with the NFL Network – I had a plan. I got experience there and ended up honing in on radio, doing the post-game show for the Titans. Now I do the pre and post game shows for the Titans. That led to another show I do as well and have been doing that for 12 years.

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