Steelers OL Zach Banner Destroys Pittsburgh Sports Personality Mark Madden on Twitter
By Scott Rogust

It's no secret that plenty of athletes dread speaking with the media, specifically on radio. They hear the criticism from the hosts on a week-in, week-out basis, and they have to put on a brave public relations face and play nice with them.
That method doesn't fly with Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Zach Banner. On Wednesday, Banner advertised his appearance on ESPN Pittsburgh with "a couple unathletic adults." Tell us how you really feel, Zach.
In less than 5 minutes, I will be on a radio show with a couple unathletic adults... Tap in if you’re not busy... https://t.co/NEZyIUEKfu
— Zach Banner (@ZBNFL) April 15, 2020
That tweet angered fellow sports radio personality and former World Championship Wrestling color commentator Mark Madden, who criticized Banner's abilities on the gridiron.
I've seen you play. That makes three of you. https://t.co/0VUynKtw5E
— Mark Madden (@MarkMaddenX) April 15, 2020
For someone who dubbed himself "the Super Genius" back in the day, that wasn't a wise move on Madden's part. Banner is notoriously defensive when it comes to his athleticism, and he let Madden know he wasn't having any of his criticism.
Mark I’ll lay your a** out don’t play with me https://t.co/bIyFiBdbv1
— Zach Banner (@ZBNFL) April 15, 2020
No elaboration needed here. Short, sweet, and to the point. But Banner wasn't done just yet.
Everyone has bugged me for months to clown @MarkMaddenX ... You’re welcome Mark
— Zach Banner (@ZBNFL) April 15, 2020
We know Madden is used to that kind of criticism on a daily basis, but that's going to be tough to come back from.
Madden has the reputation of getting on the last nerve of athletes and listeners in the Pittsburgh area, especially when it comes his opinions on the Steelers, Pirates and Penguins. Banner said it himself that fans have pleaded with him to call out Madden, and did he ever deliver on that.