Pirates in the Playoffs
After a record 20 straight losing seasons the Pittsburgh Pirates are back in the postseason. Reporter Justin Rocke went to Pittsburgh to see how the teams resurgence has affected its fan base.
About the Contributors
Bryan McSorley
Senior / Broadcast Journalism
Bryan McSorley is a senior majoring in broadcast journalism from Conway, Pennsylvania. He has gained valuable experience in the broadcast field through his work with ComRadio, Centre County Report and his internship with Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics. As a member of ComRadio, McSorley has worked as play-by-play broadcaster, color analyst and board operator for many NCAA sports. He also co-host ComRadio’s Inside the NFL radio show. McSorley was the technical director for the Centre County Report starting in the spring of 2013 and has continued work with them this semester. In the future, McSorley dreams of working for a major sports production company either behind the scenes or in front of the camera.
Justin Rocke
Senior / Broadcast Journalism
Justin is resident of Closter, New Jersey and an aspiring play-by-play broadcaster. Justin spent the past two summers as an Internet Broadcaster for the Bourne Braves in the Cape Cod Baseball League. Justin currently co-hosts ComRadio’s Inside the NFL and The Association as well as doing play-by-play work for Penn State Football, Baseball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball and the State College Spikes as well as hosting the Penn State Football Pregame Show. He strives to one day be the play-by-play broadcaster for either the New York Knicks, Yankees, or Jets.