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Mike Drop
Mike Asti speaks the truth and drops the mic. Join Mike as he opines on a variety of Pittsburgh and national sports topics, covering the Steelers, Pirates, Penguins, Pitt, WVU, and more.
Episodes
Mike DropMike Asti Predicts Level of Difficulty for Each WVU Game
During an appearance on WKMZ with Alex Wiederspiel, Mike Asti designates each game on the WVU schedule as either one the Mountaineers will be the favorite, the…
Mike DropWVU Football Storylines for Fall Camp, CFB 25, Mountaineers in MLB
As the summer nears its end, Mike Asti talks with Alex Wiederspiel on WKMZ about the storylines to look out for during WVU football fall camp. After discussing…
Mike DropBill Bender Discusses Expectations for WVU, Pitt, Penn State in 2024
Pardon this interruption of any summer fun, but the 2024 college football season is fast approaching. And to preview what to expect from WVU, Pitt and Penn…
Mike DropMike Asti on Vibe Change, Increased Expectations Around WVU Football
With the atmosphere around Neal Brown and his WVU football team completely different from last offseason, Mike Asti discussed how the Mountaineers proved their…
Mike DropDave Dameshek Delivers Hot Pittsburgh Sports Takes
This episode of Mike Drop offers wall-to-wall Pittsburgh sports talk with Mike Asti and longtime TV writer and current host of the Minus Three Podcast Dave…
Mike DropMike Asti on Randy Mazey's WVU Legacy, Talks Joe Mazzulla in NBA Finals
Mike Asti, of WV Sports Now and Yardbarker, talked with Alex Wiederspiel on his radio show to put the end of the Randy Mazey tenure into perspective for the…
Mike DropDoug Gottlieb Details Journey to Green Bay, Offers 5-Year Plan
After making news with a major career shift, Doug Gottlieb joined Mike Asti to discuss the journey that's led him to his latest challenge as head coach of…
Mike DropBryant McFadden Gives Honest Thoughts About Steelers Offseason, Drops Tomlinism
Bryant McFadden, who won two Super Bowls with the Steelers and now serves as an NFL analyst with CBS Sports, joined Mike Asti on the latest edition of Mike…
Mike DropThe Garrett Greene Debate, State of WVU Basketball After Year of Chaos
In the midst of a slower news day (outside recruiting), Mike Asti decided to conduct a Mountaineer live chat for WVU fans. Asti offered his thoughts on the…
Mike DropMike Asti, Will Graves on Present and Futures for Steelers, Penguins, Pirates
On this episode of Mike Drop, Mike Asti is joined by media colleague Will Graves of the Associated Press to discuss the new line of thinking for the Steelers…
Mike DropMike Asti Explains Neal Brown's Extension, Talks Zach Frazier, WVU Coaching Search
As the news around both the WVU football and basketball programs heats up, Mike Asti joined Alex Wiederspiel on WKMZ to discuss the truth behind Neal Brown's…
Mike DropFormer Coach Mike Sanford Offers Mike Asti His Evaluation, Insight About Russell Wilson
On this episode of Mike Drop, Mike Asti is joined by former quarterback and coach and current member of Denver media Mike Sanford to dissect what was Russell…
Mike DropMike Asti, Devin Jackson on NFL Draft Storylines, Top Prospects, Sleeper Picks
With the NFL Combine now behind us, the NFL Draft talk is heating up. On this episode of Mike Drop, Mike Asti has a conversation with the Philadelphia…
Mike DropMike Asti, Ethan Bock Discuss State of Both WVU Basketball Programs
With the madness of March looming, Mike Asti and Ethan Bock talked about the state of WVU basketball for both the men's and women's programs. They discussed…
Mike DropNick Farabaugh on Arthur Smith as Steelers OC, Zach Frazier as Perfect Fit in Pittsburgh
Mike Asti talks to his Pittsburgh media colleague Nick Farabaugh about what Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator will mean for the Steelers. Is Smith the…
Mike DropMike Asti Projects Impact of Expanded Playoff on WVU Football
Even though the news around the WVU football program has calmed in recent weeks, Mike Asti checked in with WKMZ earlier in the week. Asti appeared on the…
Mike DropGetting Scoop from Jim Wexell on Steelers Ahead of Playoff Matchup with Bills
As the Steelers prepare for their AFC Wild Card matchup with the Bills, Mike Asti was able to talk with one of longest tenured reporters on the Steelers beat…
Mike DropMike Asti Talks with WVU Football 2024 Signee OL Kyle Altuner
On this special show for our WVSN 'Holler' members, Mike Asti talks with key member of the WVU football 2024 class Kyle Altuner. Asti chats with the offensive…
Mike DropMike Asti on WVU's 2023 Season, How to View Bowl Games
Mike Asti defends his recent column about what the 2023 WVU football season really means for the West Virginia program during an appearance on WKMZ. He also…
Mike DropWhy It's Time for Steelers to Fire Mike Tomlin
It's time. Mike Asti explains why it's finally time for the Steelers to move on from Mike Tomlin, even if that means firing their long tenured head coach. Asti…
Mike DropMike Asti Reports on Current Vibes Around Mountaineers
The vibes are good during this holiday week for the Mountaineers. After giving his take on the Steelers firing Matt Canada, Mike Asti details the change in…
Mike DropIn-Depth Conversation on Michigan Scandal with Radio Host Gregg Henson
Now that it appears the dust has settled, it's time to full unpack everything concerning the Michigan scandal. Mike Asti talks with Gregg Henson, a radio host…
Mike DropMike Asti Offers Insight About Future of WVU as Season Nears End
With only two games left in the regular season, Neal Brown is facing pressure to finish 2023 strong. Mike Asti talked to Alex Wiederspiel on WKMZ about what…
Mike DropKDKA's Josh Taylor Evaluates Kenny Pickett, Matt Canada, Talks Penguins Window
On this episode of Mike Drop, Mike Asti covered the most polarizing topics in Pittsburgh sports toady. To do this, he welcomed media colleague KDAKA's Josh…
Mike DropMike Asti Explains What UCF Win Shows About Mountaineers
Did the Mountaineers play their most complete game of the season against UCF? Mike Asti thinks so and discussed what that win did for the spirits of this WVU…
Mike DropMike Asti on WVU Rebounding After Tough Loss, Oklahoma State Matchup
Can WVU rebound from such a devastating loss? As he does every week, Mike Asti joined Alex Wiederspiel on WKMZ to talk about what coaches and players are…
Mike DropMike Asti on Why WVU Should be Ranked, Bye at Perfect Time
WVU is on a bye week, but that doesn't mean there's nothing to talk about. As he does every week, Mike Asti joined Alex Wiederspiel on WKMZ to discuss several…
Mike DropTalking Legitimacy of College Football Rankings with Kelley Ford
College football fans will never stop debating rankings, but how legitimate are the rankings people argue over? Well, on this episode of Mike Drop, Mike Asti…
Mike DropMike Asti on WVU Winning Ugly, What Beating TCU Would Mean
Fresh off another win for WVU, Mike Asti was back on WKMZ with Alex Wiederspiel to talk how the Mountaineers are doing this and what a victory over TCU could…
Mike DropMike Asti Recaps Pitt Win, Dives into Texas Tech Matchup on WKMZ
After conquering adversity and winning the Backyard Brawl over Pitt, the plan for WVU football has to be to keep winning as much as possible the rest of the…
Mike DropMike Asti Puts Backyard Brawl into Perspective on Sirius XM’s Big 12 Today Show
A rivalry as big as the Backyard Brawl extends beyond just the region. This meant Mike Asti appeared on Sirius XM’s Big 12 Today show to preview the game. Asti…
Mike DropWest Virginia-Pitt 2023 Backyard Brawl Preview Show
To continue the complete Sports Now coverage of the 106th edition of the Backyard Brawl, Mike Asti and Karl Ludwig got together to preview the game and discuss…
Mike DropLindsay Rhodes Covers NFL Players Under Pressure, Fantasy Tips, How Aaron Rodgers Thinks
This was a fun conversation from start to finish. Lindsay Rhodes, who many may know from NFL Network and now a host on Sirius XM Fantasy, joined Mike Drop to…
Mike DropBreaking Down West Virginia vs Penn State Under the Beaver Stadium Lights
West Virginia and Penn State might be two programs in different current situations, but they are also two programs with long histories meeting for the first…
Mike DropMike Asti Answers if West Virginia Can Beat Penn State
Does WVU really stand a chance against Penn State? That was the theme of the conversation when WVSN's Mike Asti joined Cory Giger on his Sports Central show…
Mike DropMike Asti Talks Expectations for WVU Football, Pressure on Neal Brown on Sirius XM
As part of a preview of the Big 12 on the “Big 12 This Morning” show for Sirius XM’s college football programming, WV Sports Now’s Mike Asti talked the WVU…
Mike DropMike Asti Previews WVU Football Season on WKMZ
Can the Mountaineers exceed the low expectations for this year’s WVU football team from around the country? What style of offense will Neal Brown run in 2023?…
Mike DropMike Asti Talks the Good, Bad and Wacky of Conference Realignment with CBS Sports Analyst
There's no current topic in sports as polarizing as conference realignment. To fully dissect every angle of the ever-changing landscape in college football and…
Mike DropMike Asti and Ahman Green Debate Value of NFL RB
Since everyone is debating the value of running backs in the NFL, Mike Asti talked to a former star in an honest discussion about the perception of the…
Mike DropWhy Didn't Devin Carter Put Up Bigger Numbers at North Carolina State?
Devin Carter is West Virginia's new number one wide receiver, but will he be a good one? Mike Asti talks with Ethan McDowell of the Wolfpacker and On3.com to…
Mike DropMike Asti Details Bob Huggins Drama on Sirius XM
The ongoing battle between Bob Huggins and WVU is being discussed all over the country and it garnered another appearance for Mike Asti on Sirius XM's college…
Mike DropMike Asti Previews the 2023 WVU Football Season on KMA Radio
As the WVU football season inches closer to kickoff, WV Sports Now's Mike Asti was asked to appear on a radio station looking to preview 70 of the top brands…
Mike DropMike Asti Goes One-on-One with WVU HC Neal Brown
It's no secret 2023 is a make or break year for Neal Brown at WVU. With that being the case, Mike Asti was joined by Brown to discuss the past, present and…
Mike DropMike Asti on WKMZ to Discuss Bob Huggins' Legacy, State of WVU Basketball
In the wake of Bob Huggins resigning after being arrested for another DUI, Mike Asti appeared on WKMZ 103.3 in Clarksburg with Alex Wiederspiel. The…
Mike DropPitt Recruiting Talk: How Have Panthers Built Such a Strong 2024 Class?
There's a lot to like about Pitt's 2024 recruiting class. Mike Asti, Mike Vukovcan and Karl Ludwig are here to talk about it all. What's allowed Pitt to…
Mike DropTalking the Start of the Kyle Dubas Era for the Penguins with Rob Rossi
After a period of uncertainty, the Pittsburgh Penguins franchise has a new direction. On this episode of Mike Drop, host Mike Asti talks with long time…
Mike DropNBC Sports' Eric Froton on Deion Sanders, Over/Under Win Totals for Pitt, WVU, PSU
The college football season is months away, but the anticipation and hype around it is already here. To that end, Mike Asti was joined by Eric Froton of NBC…
Mike DropMike Asti Joins 103.3 WKMZ to Cover WVU Keeping Bob Huggins
To follow up his coverage, Mike Asti appeared on 103.3 WKMZ with Alex Wiederspiel to discuss how a WVU donor is reacting to Bob Huggins staying on as head…
Mike DropCan Bob Huggins Ever Repair His Legacy?
The decision has been made and Bob Huggins will remain West Virginia's head coach. There's a lot more to it than that, but that's the case. Mike Asti and Ethan…
Mike DropWhy Does Everyone Love the Steelers 2023 Draft Class So Much?
Why does everyone love the Steelers 2023 draft so much? Mike Asti brings on his colleague Nick Farabaugh on this NFL Draft recap edition of Mike Drop on the…
Mike DropThe Dawn Plitzuweit Drama Led WVU Women's Basketball to Mark Kellogg
The WVU women's basketball program has moved on from all the drama to find its new head coach, but that doesn't mean there aren't still questions stemming from…
Mike DropMike Asti and Shane Hallam Discuss Steelers Draft Needs, Value of Pitt, WVU, PSU Prospects
The NFL Draft is now weeks away and that means Mike Asti is here to deliver draft talk on his show Mike Drop show what's relevant to the Pittsburgh sports…
Mike Drop2023 NCAA Tournament First Round Preview Show: Is Maryland a Favorable Matchup for West Virginia?
After a back and forth season, West Virginia managed to make the NCAA Tournament with now a first round matchup with Maryland ahead on Thursday afternoon. Mike…
Mike DropSelection Sunday Reaction Show: Pitt, WVU, PSU All Make NCAA Tournament
With Pitt, West Virginia and Penn State all making it in the 2023 NCAA Men's Tournament, that means every major college site throughout the Sports Now family…
Mike DropWVU Bubble Talk: Are the Mountaineers Poised for a March Run?
You never can feel too secure on the NCAA Tournament bubble, but Mike Asti and Ethan Bock discuss why West Virginia is now sitting pretty comfortable and all…
Mike DropMike Asti Details WVU's NCAA Tournament Hopes on Sirius XM Big 12 Show
Since the Mountaineers are firmly on the bubble, WVSN's Mike Asti appeared on "Big 12 Today" on the college sports side of Sirius XM to discuss what West…
Mike DropHow Much Impact Has Joe Mazzulla Actually Had on Celtics?
On this episode of Mike Drop, host Mike Asti gets the scoop of just how much impact former Mountaineer Joe Mazzulla has really had on the Celtics. Asti talks…
Mike DropMike Asti's Shrine Bowl, Pro Bowl Takeaways
After spending a week and a half in Las Vegas covering the East-West Shrine Bowl and the NFL Pro Bowl, Mike Asti took to his "Mike Drop" show to offer his…
Mike DropDoes Bryant McFadden Believe in Future of Steelers with Kenny Pickett?
In the midst of the NFL about to send two teams to the Super Bowl, Mike Asti is back with another edition of Mike Drop to discuss a team that's been home for…
Mike DropWhy Steelers Kept Matt Canada, WVU Transitioning Eras, Pitt Hoops as Contenders, Penguins
Mike Asti took this edition of his Mike Drop podcasts to the fans. Asti conducted a live chat to discuss the latest news around the Pittsburgh sports region…