Pitt needs major fundraiser to replace Heather Lyke? | Believe Pirates' Ben Cherington?

North Shore Drive podcast - Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, Penguins and more

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey weighs in on what Pitt should be looking for in its next athletic director after firing Heather Lyke earlier this week. What role should fundraising play in the new college athletics world of NIL? And what are the challenges of the job in a saturated sports market that includes the Penguins, Pirates and Steelers, to say nothing of other regional schools like Penn State and West Virginia? Jason delves into those question, then reacts to some Pirates news. How important is Bailey Falter to the team's future after another strong start Wednesday vs. Miami? And should we believe GM Ben Cherington when he says he expects manager Derek Shelton to return next season?