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Saturday, August 7, 2010

Let's Play Ball: The Mountaineers take the field Saturday afternoon for the first practice of fall camp

MORGANTOWN, W.Va - If you’re worried about what potential sanctions face the WVU football team as a result of the NCAA’s allegations against the program, don’t be. At this point, the issue is so far from a resolution that to spend your time concerned about the consequences will have you stressed until 2011 – literally.  CLICK HERE TO READ THE STORY

Friday, August 6, 2010

WVU Team Report from The Sports Xchange

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Allegations Hit Home: Geoff Coyle reflects on NCAA investigation through the eyes of a former student manager

MORGANTOWN, W.Va - When the e-mail came out early Thursday, I thought little of it. A brief prepared statement from WVU athletic director Oliver Luck, with no time for questions, did not seem like the foundation for earth- (or program-) shattering news.  CLICK HERE TO READ THE STORY

VIDEO: Cincinnati head coach Butch Jones talks about his time at WVU and his excitement for the upcoming season

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Luck Addresses NCAA Investigation

WVU Athletic Director Oliver Luck issued a statement to the media Thursday afternoon regarding the NCAA investigations into the university's football program.  CLICK HERE TO READ THE STORY

Monday, August 2, 2010

Brandon Hogan and Robert Sands Named to Jim Thorpe Award Watch List


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WVU Defense Letting Loose

College football teams, as a rule, change every season. Players graduate, players enter the NFL draft, and injuries happen that change the face of a team. Last season's Mountaineer football team was viewed as more of an offensive powerhouse, with veteran players like Jarrett Brown and Noel Devine leading the charge.  CLICK HERE TO READ THE STORY

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Summer School 7-on-7's: Conditioning drills getting players ready for Fall Camp

All summer long it's been reported that the WVU football team is working during the summer, but just what does that mean? Since they aren't allowed to practice as a team and coaches aren't allowed to be present, what is the daily grind that these players put themselves through?  CLICK HERE TO READ THE STORY

Saturday, July 31, 2010

One Week From Fall Camp: The Mountaineers use their last few days to get focused and rested for a long season

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - A week from today, football camp officially opens for the Mountaineers and the month-long preparation for Coastal Carolina begins.  CLICK HERE TO READ STORY

Friday, July 30, 2010

Gaining Trust: WVU's eight senior defensive starters are preparing for a stellar season from their unit in 2010

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - Heading into the 2009 season, a lot of talk in Morgantown was centered around West Virginia’s defense. Expectations were high, and no one was shying away from feeding the anticipation with serious discussions as to whether or not the Mountaineers would be fielding their best defense in the history of the program.  CLICK HERE TO READ THE STORY

WVU Verbal Commitment: Davie County (N.C.) linebacker Jared Barber chooses the Mountaineers

West Virginia got their first linebacker commitment for the 2011 recruiting class late Wednesday when Jared Barber picked the Mountaineers over offers from the likes of North Carolina State and Wake Forest.  CLICK HERE TO READ THE STORY

VIDEO: Pat Eger talks about his first full summer at WVU and the o-line's progression through the offseason.

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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Start Strong, Finish Strong: The Mountaineers use a fitting mantra to prepare for success in 2010

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - Each summer, the West Virginia football team comes up with some phrase to keep them motivated from the first workouts in May all the way up until the first game of the season. These mantras show up everywhere – on weight room shirts, in team huddles, and eventually in each player’s psyche.   CLICK HERE TO READ THE STORY

VIDEO: WVU Running Backs Coach Chris Beatty

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Monday, July 26, 2010

Fighting For The Number Two Spot: Mountaineer Running Backs Competiting For Depth Chart Position

When it comes to running backs on the WVU football team, Noel Devine is number one with a bullet. There is no questioning that he is the most talented runner for the Mountaineers (some may argue the he is the most electric player in WVU history) and deserves the starting spot for every game.   CLICK HERE TO READ STORY

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Starks' Time to Deliver: Junior receiver Bradley Starks needs to step up and lead a young receiving corps this season

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - It seems like every year, Bradley Starks enters the football season with raised expectations. Each season, however, his lack of significant experience has given Starks a bit of a free pass when the expectations are not met. Now, in his junior campaign, the excuses disappear. It is time to produce.  CLICK HERE TO READ STORY

Friday, July 23, 2010

Clean Bill of Health: Chad Snodgrass is finally ready to make his return to the field after years of injury

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - The long, laboring summer workouts can take a toll on athletes as they try to get in the best shape and the best mindset they can for the upcoming season.  CLICK HERE TO READ THE STORY

VIDEO: Bradley Starks talks about his progression as a receiver and WVU's offensive threats in 2010

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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Johnson Decision Coming: Parkersburg O-Lineman excited to get recruiting behind him

Justin Johnson is working hard this summer in preparation for his final season with the Big Red, but you would have to forgive him if his mind has been drifting from Parkersburg and heading to Morgantown, Huntington or Athens, Ohio.  CLICK HERE TO READ THE STORY

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

VIDEO: Joe Madsen Talks About Summer Workouts and The Upcoming Season

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Weight Room Warriors: Mountaineers Being Pushed in Summer Workouts

For college students, the summer can be a boring time. Without school to occupy their attention many look to part-time jobs or volunteer work to pass the time. Others go to summer school, play video games in their parents basement to quell the boredom, or may try to work out and get into shape.  CLICK HERE TO READ ENTIRE STORY

Monday, July 19, 2010

VIDEO: Pat Lazear Talks to the Media about Summer Conditioning

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Always a Mountaineer: Jerry West Part II

After playing in the NBA, West went on to coach the Lakers for a few seasons before becoming a talent scout and eventual general manager in 1982. West is widely considered the reason for the Lakers' dominace of the 1980's. West won his first Executive of the Year Award in 1995.  CLICK HERE TO READ THE ENTIRE STORY

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Always a Mountaineer: Jerry West Part I

He is the symbol of the NBA. He is the face of the Mountaineer statue that sits in front of the Mountainlair on campus. He is one of the greatest basketball players to ever take the court, whether it be in college or the NBA. He is also a native West Virginian.  CLICK HERE TO READ ENTIRE STORY

Friday, July 16, 2010

Talking The Talk: Mountaineer Offensive Linemen Working On Communication

Some people talk too much. People you may meet in the streets want to give you their life story, including every single minute detail they can throw in there. For most people, this is an annoying little trait. For WVU's offensive line, it's a trait they are hoping to pick up.  CLICK HERE TO READ ENTIRE STORY

Thursday, July 15, 2010

VIDEO: Julian Miller talks to the media following summer workouts 7/14/2010

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A Major Milestone: Major Harris Ready For Induction Into The College Football Hall Of Fame

Major Harris accomplished many things in a WVU uniform. His broken play dubbed "The Run" against Penn State in 1988 is widely considered one of the most incredible plays in WVU football history. He was named an All-American in 1989, won Eastern College Athletic Conference player of the year in 1988 and 1989, and finished in the top five in Heisman Trophy voting in both his sophomore and junior season.  CLICK HERE TO READ ENTIRE STORY

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

VIDEO: Josh Jenkins Interview 7/14/2010

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Checking Out the New Talent: WVU Freshman Impressing Teammates

There is a catch-22 to covering the WVU football team during the summer. The positive, besides the obvious fact of getting to cover the team, is that you are able to get access to the players and not only get to cover them journalistically, but you begin to develop a relationship with the players that allows you to eventually cover them more extensively.. The negative? Limited access to the younger players.  CLICK HERE TO READ ENTIRE STORY

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

George Matthews Ready to Commit: 2011 prospect impressed WVU staff at Elite Camp, now waits for offer

Bob Huggins hopped on a plane to California Sunday night to take in a double-header as a part of the Double Pump West Coast All-Star Camp. His sights were set on a special talent his assistants had alerted him to, a 6-foot-6 guard-forward named George Matthews.  CLICK HERE TO READ ENTIRE STORY

Monday, July 12, 2010

Devin Ebanks Making his Mark with Lakers

When Devin Ebanks met with Los Angeles media last week, one reporter asked the former WVU forward if he thought he had a real chance at making the roster on a team that is set to return many key components of a world championship lineup.  CLICK HERE TO READ ENTIRE STORY

Sunday, July 11, 2010

O-line prospect Landon Turner makes his college decision today. His father, West Turner, played for WVU in the 1980s before being dismissed from the team in his junior season. Read all about West and his time at WVU in this edition of Always a Mountaineer

On Sunday, one of the nation’s top offensive line prospects will announce his college decision. Coaches and fans of his top three schools will pay close attention to see if Harrisonburg (Va.) High’s Landon Turner sides with their team. But perhaps the person most invested in the decision other than Landon is his father, West Turner.  CLICK HERE TO READ THE ENTIRE STORY

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Da'Sean Butler Benefits from Big Three: WVU coaches think former Mountaineer found perfect setting in Miami

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - Whether you bothered to check out LeBron James’ primetime special Thursday night or not, you could not avoid the news of his free agency decision. After years of “anticipation” and Brett Favre-like minute-by-minute updates leading up to the announcement on ESPN, there was nowhere to hide from the Miami-Cleveland debate.  CLICK HERE TO READ ENTIRE STORY

Friday, July 9, 2010

Working Through Pain: Geno Smith's Ankle Injury No Longer A Factor

2010 has been a rather eventful year so far for Geno Smith.

After Jarrett Brown injured his ankle in the 2010 Konica Minolta Gator Bowl, Smith was brought in at halftime of the New Year's Day game and fought valiantly to try and bring the Mountaineers back against Florida State, but couldn't do quite enough as the Mountaineers would fall to Bobby Bowden's boys, 33-21.  CLICK HERE TO READ ENTIRE STORY

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Larry Harrison Named WVU Basketball Associate Head Coach

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University men’s basketball coach Bob Huggins announced today that assistant coach Larry Harrison has been named associate head coach.  CLICK HERE TO READ ENTIRE NEWS RELEASE

WVU Football Recruiting: Kyle Rose and WVU a Perfect Match

On Tuesday, Centerville (Ohio) defensive end Kyle Rose interrupted WVU safeties coach Steve Dunlap’s fishing trip with a phone call. After careful consideration, Rose had chosen to join Dunlap at West Virginia for the 2011 season.  CLICK HERE TO READ ENTIRE STORY

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Aaron Brown Disproving Critics: WVU commit continues to fight to improve his game at Penn Wood

When Penn Wood High (Penn.) forward Aaron Brown committed to play for the WVU basketball team in 2011, he was taking yet another step in his seemingly never-ending quest to prove himself. For years, he has worked to develop an identity on the court, while many around him doubted whether he was cut out for the highest level of college hoops.  CLICK HERE TO READ ENTIRE STORY

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

WVU Basketball Recruiting: Ryan Boatright Gets Second Chance: After committing to USC at 14, Illinois point guard's search is wide open again

Ryan Boatright is no rookie when it comes to college recruiting. In fact, he probably knows as much or more than any other high school prospect out there right now, calling future coaches to find the best fit for their NCAA dreams CLICK HERE TO READ ENTIRE STORY

Monday, July 5, 2010

Sands Seeks Improvement: Junior safety Robert Sands is ready for a dominant season in WVU's secondary

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - Entering his third season with the Mountaineers, Robert Sands is prepared to make his junior season a continuation of the dominance he displayed in his final game as a sophomore. The WVU free safety was last seen causing mayhem with bone-crushing hits in the 2010 Gator Bowl, capping off a season in which he led the team with five interceptions.  CLICK HERE TO READ ENTIRE STORY

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Changing Perception: WVU Athletes Changing the Way People View West Virginia

One of the most important aspects when going to a new place is the"image" of it. If a new place isn't appealing for any number of reasons, you're not going to like it. It's all a matter of how you perceive a place to be.  CLICK HERE TO READ ENTIRE STORY

Saturday, July 3, 2010

Still Fighting for More: After More Than 40 Years in Coaching Bill Kirelawich Still Desires Perfection

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - It isn’t everyday that Bill Kirelawich makes himself available to the media. He would rather do just about anything, and often comes up with any excuse to avoid the throngs of reporters who wait hungrily for the next coach or player to enter the interview room.  CLICK HERE TO READ ENTIRE STORY