Mondesi's House: Matt Walsh

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--We'll start with this article from the Sporting News/Yahoo, entitled, "Potential dynasty talk about Penguins? Time for a reality check." Yeah, that's completely ridiculous to compare anyone to the great Gretzky's teams.

--That Marian Hossa trade worked out quite nicely for the Pens. So much for the idea that the trade would damage team chemistry. You know what builds chemistry? Eight goals and seven assists in 12 playoff games.

--Gary Roberts has pneumonia for the third time in two years.

--Our prayers have been answered: the Pirates found a way to keep Evan Meek!

--Ken Griffey Jr. filled former Pirate Josh Fogg's locker with pennies to pay off $1500 he owed him. Hilarity ensued shortly thereafter.

--What exactly is going on with Bill Simmons?

--The Patriots have yet to destroy the tape of themselves whining. I'm guessing Matt Walsh will come forward with those around 2016.

--As P Niddy pointed out in the comments section, the Pittsburgh all-sports video retrospective was probably based on this epic from ESPN:

--Tim from Latrobe says this Steeler video will bring a tear to your eye. I'll leave that up to your eyes to decide.

--A Michigan girl scout sold over 17,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies.

--Kimora Lee Simmons really is a princess.

--A Point Break 2 movie? Count me in!

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--Fantastic news! Matt Walsh turned over eight videotapes that show the Patriots recording opposing coaches' playcalling signals...including the 2001 AFC Championship game against, you guessed it...the Steelers.

This is the same Walsh that Bill Belichick "couldn't pick out of a lineup", right?

--Baseball's most highly-paid starter-turned-reliever-turned-starter was back in the saddle last night, as Barry Zito, the third starting pitcher since 1956 to go 0-6 before May, took the hill against Phil Dumatrait at PNC Park.

And surprisingly, the Pirates came out on top, with a 3-1 offensive explosion in front of 9,788 wild and crazy Bucco fans.

Zito pitched five innings, allowing five hits and two runs while striking out five. He leaves Pittsburgh with an 0-7 record, 6.95 ERA, and the $126 million contract he came with.

--Are Pens fans planning to overtake the Rocky statue?

--Don't forget to vote for the World's Greatest Pittsburgh Pirate Fan, or at the very least, read the comments section, where the gloves have clearly come off.

--SI points out how the Pens-Flyers rivalry really heated up on November 16, 2005.

--Here's a lengthy profile on Flyer RJ Umberger's Pittsburgh roots.

--Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales was spotted at the Pirates-Nationals game this weekend. Does this clarify his position on torture?

--It's the attack of the six-foot-tall, $10,000 Big Ben bobblehead!