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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 DropSports Agent Leigh Steinberg on How He Explains NFL Risk to Clients
Longtime sports agent and author Leigh Steinberg joined Mike Asti to give his thoughts about the Damar Hamlin situation. Asti and Steinberg compared the scene…
Mike DropMike Asti Talks with Rodney Gallagher, Jahiem White on Bond of Class, WVU Program
Hearing from someone who covers the team is one thing, but on this show Mike Asti is offering Mountaineer Nation a chance to hear from two of WVU's top…
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National Signing Day Show: Evaluating Pitt, WVU, PSU's 2023 Recruiting Classes
Mike Asti and Mike Vukovcan guide the College Sports Now Network's live Nation Signing Day show, talking with contributors Karl Ludwig of Pittsburgh Sports…
Mike DropAre the Steelers in the Hunt?
Are the Steelers actually back in the hunt? As winning hasn't meant less drama, Mike Asti welcomes colleague Alan Saunders, who covers the Steelers for…
Mike DropMike Asti Interviews West Virginia AD Wren Baker
West Virginia's new athletic director Wren Baker joined Mike Asti for a chat about what's surprised him about WVU so far, what he feels should be the…
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Rasheed Marshall Sees Both Sides to WVU's Relationship with Alums
With so much talk about the state of relationships between the West Virginia athletic department and former notable athletes, this final episode of All Three…
Mike DropWho is West Virginia AD Wren Baker?
Who is Wren Baker? He's West Virginia's new athletic director, but why is WVU sold him as the right guy to take over the athletic department guide it, in…
Mike DropWVU Postgame Show: What's Best Path Forward for West Virginia After Poor 2022 Season?
In fitting fashion, West Virginia capped off a disappointing season with a rare win over Oklahoma State. Mike Asti chatted with fans on this final football…
Mike DropMountaineer Live Chat: The Future of West Virginia Football, Basketball
Our Mike Asti talked with fans about the latest news in West Virginia football and basketball. Asti touched on the search for a new athletic director, Neal…
Mike DropWhat Does Losing Kenny Minchey Mean for the Pitt Football Program?
What does losing Kenny Minchey mean for the future of the Pitt football program? Mike Asti and Mike Vukovcan tackle that lingering question and talk if Kedon…
Mike DropBasketball Backyard Brawl Preview Show: How Different is Matchup from Last Year?
It may not rise to the level of the football rivalry, but the Backyard Brawl also exists on the basketball court. Mike Asti talks with George Michalowski of…
Mike DropAll Three Phases: Does Rasheed Marshall Want Rich Rodriguez to Return to WVU?
Why has West Virginia been so inconsistent? How do you prevent a team from playing down to opponents? These are a couple of the questions Mike Asti asks…
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Will the Real Pittsburgh Penguins Please Stand Up?
While football owns the headlines, it's also hockey season in the Pittsburgh area. Mike Asti is joined by Jesse Marshall of The Athletic and McKeens Hockey to…
Mike DropMike Asti Appears on Sirius XM Big 12 Show to Talk Present, Future of WVU
With the West Virginia football being talked about nationally, for better or worse, WVSN's Mike Asti was asked to appear on a national show to discuss the…
Mike DropMountaineer Live Chat: Why is Bob Huggins so Excited? Can WVU Football Defense Keep it Up?
Mike Asti talked some WVU football, basketball and whatever else was on the mind of Mountaineer Nation on this live edition of Mike Drop. Why is Bob Huggins so…
Mike DropIs a QB Controversy Masking Other Steelers Issues?
The perpetual soap opera that is the Pittsburgh Steelers is the focus of this episode of Mike Drop on the Bleav Network. Host Mike Asti is joined by Neal…
Mike DropThe Pitt Stop: Johnny Petrishen Compares Pitt's Current Adversity to Last Season's
As a former Pitt Panther gets ready for one of the biggest games of his life, the current Pitt teams looks to rebound after one of their worst. On this episode…
Mike DropDoes Wisconsin Firing Paul Chryst Impact Neal Brown's Status at WVU?
Since West Virginia is in the midst of a bye week and coming off another loss, Mike Asti went live to offer a vent session for fans and discuss the future of…
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Dissecting College Football Rankings, Early Playoff Projections
Since we now have enough data to be able to evaluate the college football season, Mike Asti welcomed Bill Bender of the Sporting News to his Mike Drop show to…
Mike DropA Conflicting Pitt Report, Who's More to Blame for Steelers Struggles?
This episode of The Pitt Stop is jam packed with Pitt, Steelers, Pirates and even West Virginia talk and includes a guest appearance by Chris Mueller of 93.7…
Mike DropAll Three Phases: WVU Football Legend Rasheed Marshall Offers Thoughts on State of Program
This show was initially offered on WV Sports Now and is now available here on Bleav too. Curious how a distinguished alum feels about the state of the West…
Mike DropWhere Exactly is the West Virginia Program Headed?
Neal Brown said it wasn't good enough, and he was surely right as the Mountaineers lost to Kansas. Mike Asti recaps the miserable night in Morgantown and talks…
Mike DropWhy You Don’t Bet A QB Who’s Not Starting
Do you believe (pun intended) in the Steelers? That may depend on who you ask and what are the answers to some lingering questions this season? Mike Asti talks…
Mike DropControversy Adds Fuel to Backyard Brawl Rivalry
It had rowdy fans. It had big plays. It had big mistakes. It had controversy. The 105th edition of the Backyard Brawl had everything. Mike Asti chatted with…
Mike DropHandicapping Steelers Season Odds with Tank Williams
It's a new era for media personality Mike Asti's show Mike Drop, making its debut as part of the Bleav Network. Yahoo Sports NFL analyst and former player Tank…
Mike DropCollege Football Needs the Backyard Brawl
Pitt and WVU fans are jawing back and forth with the rebirth of the Backyard Brawl fast approaching, and that's not only great for both programs, but it's…
Mike DropHow to Read West Virginia's Initial Preseason Depth Charts
Mike Asti discusses what messages Neal Brown is sending with his initial preseason depth chart and what position battles actually exist before the Mountaineers…
Mike DropNational Recruiting Analyst Mike Farrell Joins Mike Asti to Talk Viability, Future of WVU
Since there's so much debate about where West Virginia stands as a program, Mike Asti welcomed national recruiting analyst Mike Farrell on to offer his insight…
Mike DropWould WVU in SEC be Good or Bad for Program?
With West Virginia fans busy debating the future of the program, it's been common for conversations to wonder to the hypothetical. One hypothetical scenario…
Mike DropEvaluating, Analyzing Neal Brown, WVU Football Off-season
Since calling this off-season for Neal Brown and West Virginia football a roller coaster would be an understatement, Mike Asti wanted to evaluate and analyze…
Mike DropBryant McFadden on Mike Tomlin, Brian Flores, Diontae Johnson, More
Who better to react to what Mike Tomlin recently said to Ryan Clark on The Pivot than one of Clark's former Steelers teammates who also played under Tomlin?…
Mike DropNeal Brown Should be on Hot Seat at WVU
It's no surprise Neal Brown is under pressure to turn things around at West Virginia, but on this episode of Mike Drop, Mike Asti goes one step further and…
Mike DropDiontae Johnson Belongs Outside, Chase Claypool in Slot
It's pretty clear where Diontae Johnson and Chase Claypool best fit for the Steelers offense, says Mike Asti on this edition of Mike Drop. Asti details why…
Mike DropThe NFL Should Have Enough to Suspend Deshaun Watson
The NFL needs to have seen enough and heard enough when it comes to Deshaun Watson, says Mike Asti in an epic rant about how the NFL should handle the accused…
Mike DropSteelers Live Chat: Responding to Stephon Tuitt Reaction, Debating Where Steelers go from Here
To no surprise, the news of Stephon Tuitt deciding to retire sparked a strong reaction from Steelers Nation and beyond. Mike Asti responds to that reaction and…
Mike DropIs Diontae Johnson Skipping OTAs a Big Deal?
Diontae Johnson skipping OTAs is not a big deal, but he will be under tons of pressure this season, says Mike Asti on this episode of Mike Drop. Why is Johnson…
Mike DropWhy Omar Khan and Andy Weidl Make Perfect Front Office Duo
Now that the new era of the Steelers front office is clear, Mike Asti gives his initial reaction to the combination of Omar Khan and Andy Weidl. Hosted by…
Mike DropDefending Najee Harris Against PFF, Nick Saban is Right but Wrong Messenger
It is possible to criticize the Steelers taking a running back in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft and have that not be an indictment of Najee Harris as a…
Mike DropInstant Reactions to Schedule, Extremely Early Bold Predictions for Steelers Season
There's only one logical thing to do right after an NFL schedule is unveiled - offer an extremely early reaction and season preview. Steelers Now's Mike Asti…
Mike DropPros, Cons of Steelers 2022 Draft
To fully complete his coverage of the 2022 NFL Draft, Mike Asti dissects the Steelers draft class and offers his evaluation and grade of Pittsburgh's picks…
Mike DropImpact of JT Daniels on West Virginia Football Program
Since the move could completely change the immediate future of the West Virginia football program, Mike Asti tackled every aspect of the impact of Neal Brown…
Mike DropMike Asti Selects Kenny Pickett to Steelers in Media Mock Draft for Audacy Station
With the NFL Draft fast approaching, Steelers Now's Mike Asti was asked to give the Steelers pick in a media mock draft. Mike appeared on The Fan Upstate…
Mike DropNFL Did Not Need to Change OT Rules for Playoffs
The NFL gave into the backlash and complaining from fans, but Mike Asti drops this edition of Mike Drop to explain why the league did not need to, and should…
Mike DropSteelers Live Chat: Evaluating Key Moves, Browns Adding Watson
Spring may be in the air and the madness may be upon us, but that hasn't sopped the NFL news from slowing down by any means. Mike Asti engages with fans and…
Mike DropSteelers Live Chat: Impact of Adding Brian Flores to Mike Tomlin's Staff
Due to some the breaking news of Mike Tomlin adding Brian Flores to his staff, Mike Asti fired up an impromptu live chat to offer his instant reaction and chat…
Mike DropWould a Ring Make Aaron Donald the Greatest Pitt NFL Player Ever?
Mike Asti argues why a ring would make Aaron Donald the greatest Pitt product player in NFL history. Asti goes over why Donald is building a legacy that…
Mike DropWill Baseball Hall of Fame Finally Welcome Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens?
Since two of the most controversial and polarizing players in baseball history are in their final year on the ballot, Mike Asti and Cody Potanko just had to…
Mike DropFrom the Other Side: Pitt-Michigan State Peach Bowl Preview Show
Pitt is not the only program capping off a special season in the Peach Bowl, Michigan State is too. Mike Asti was joined by Detroit sports personality (and…
Mike DropFrom the Other Side: Penn State-Arkansas Outback Bowl Preview Show
James Franklin's team may not have had the season they hoped for, but they do have a chance to show they can be better one final time with this group. With…
Mike DropFrom the Other Side: West Virginia-Minnesota Guaranteed Rate Bowl Preview Show
West Virginia has one game left before officially capping off their roller coaster 2021 season - the Guaranteed Rate Bowl against Minnesota. Mike Asti is…
Mike DropMike Asti Previews ACC Championship Game with 24/7's Les Johns
Much like Pitt, not many expected Wake Forest to be playing for the ACC championship before the season. Mike Asti talks with Les Johns, who covers Wake Forest…
Mike DropWhat's Kenny Pickett's True NFL Potential?
Saying Kenny Pickett has been great for Pitt this season is an understatement at this point. Pickett has developed into an elite college quarterback with a…
Mike DropFormer NFL All-Pro Shawne Merriman Talks Chargers, Almost Joining Steelers, Career Regrets
Mike Asti electrifies this edition of Mic Drop with guest former NFL All-Pro linebacker Shawne Merriman. The Chargers great tells Mike when he knew Justin…
Mike DropDid a 4-Star Recruit Lose Trust in West Virginia's Climb?
Did losing trust in West Virginia's climb cause a 4-star recruit to de-commit? That's the main question host Mike Asti asked WVSN's Karl Ludwig about shocking…
Mike DropBackyard Brawl Preview, Pitt and WVU Basketball Expectations
With a Backyard Brawl taking place on the court, it's only fitting Mike Asti delivered a broadcast version. Mike was joined by Pittsburgh Sports Now's George…
Mike DropWhy West Virginia-Maryland is NOT a Rivalry
Can geography be enough to make a rivalry? Mike Asti says no when he explains why the West Virginia and Maryland matchup is not a true rivalry. Asti covers the…
Mike DropMike Asti and Dorin Dickerson Talk Racism in the NFL
Mike Asti welcomes former Pitt All-American, former NFL player and media colleague Dorin Dickerson on the show to have a serious discussion about racism and…
Mike DropCan Ben Roethlisberger Overcome Steelers Offensive Line?
Despite some wanting to use the excuse of the Steelers offensive line as why quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was struggling to start the season, Mike Asti…