Saint Vincent College took center stage on Wednesday, July 30: sports personality and Pittsburgh native Pat McAfee kicked off his live broadcast from campus with a heartfelt shoutout to the College’s decades-long partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers, calling Saint Vincent the “hallowed grounds” of the NFL.
Broadcasting live from the Steelers’ training camp, McAfee’s two-hour show featured a star-studded lineup of guests from the Steelers organization, including head coach Mike Tomlin, general manager Omar Khan, and star players T.J. Watt, Cameron Heyward, and Aaron Rodgers. Framing the entire broadcast was the scenic backdrop of Saint Vincent’s campus, the same landscape that students and alumni call their stomping grounds and that the Steelers have called their summer home since 1966.
Among the guests was Gene Steratore, CBS rules analyst and longtime NFL and NCAA referee. “There’s something that’s so special about this environment,” Steratore shared in an interview with KDKA News, reflecting on his own decades-long ties to the campus. Steratore will speak at the upcoming Saint Vincent College Threshold Series on August 6.
McAfee, who grew up visiting Saint Vincent to watch Steelers training camp with his brother, is now discovering the unique character of the Benedictine community. “Did you know there are monks on campus?” he asked during the show. “It feels like they live a pretty chill life.”
From shoutouts to the “incredible food” at the cafeteria to live mentions of SVC President and “Monk CEO” Father Paul Taylor, O.S.B., C’ 87, S’91, and Athletic Director D.P. Harris, C’13, Saint Vincent College enjoyed a moment in the national spotlight that celebrated its spirit, hospitality, and enduring connection to football.
For one unforgettable afternoon, the nation got a glimpse of what the Saint Vincent community has long known: beyond a training ground for an NFL team, this is a place where tradition, excellence, and partnership come together.
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