Wibiya Widget

AT&T

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Two Coaches Guide Noreen to WVU: Al Skinner's praise for Huggins helped Kevin Noreen pick Mountaineers

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - Kevin Noreen remembers watching West Virginia in the Final Four this past season and seeing a team he knew little about. He never would have guessed that less than three months later, he would be in Morgantown, officially a member of that same team.  CLICK HERE TO READ ENTIRE STORY

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

WVU Basketball Recruiting - Kevin Noreen Joins 2010 Class

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - Less than a month after one prized recruit turned down the WVU basketball team for the 2010 season, another has reportedly signed his letter of intent. Reports began surfaces late Monday evening that 6-foot-10 power forward Kevin Noreen will join Bob Huggins and the Mountaineers for the upcoming season in Morgantown.  CLICK HERE TO READ ENTIRE STORY

VIDEO: WVU Defensive Line Coach Bill Kirelawich Talks to the Media


CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO

Monday, June 28, 2010

VIDEO: WVU Quarterback Geno Smith talks about summer workouts and the status of his injury


CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO

Two of Big 33 Hit Campus: Ohio's Jewone Snow and Mike Dorsey Begin Careers at WVU

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - Just a over week ago, Jewone Snow and Mike Dorsey were suiting up to represent their home state of Ohio in the annual Big 33 game in Hershey, Penn. Now, they are getting sized for new cleats and an entire wardrobe of workout gear at West Virginia University.  CLICK HERE TO READ ENTIRE STORY

Sunday, June 27, 2010

Always a Mountaineer: Mike Gansey - Making a Comeback

The WVU men's basketball team has seen unprecedented success over the last five years. They've made the tournament four of those five years, including a trip to the Final Four, two trips to the Elite Eight, and two trips to the Sweet 16. The one year they didn't make the tournament, they won the NIT.  CLICK HERE TO READ ENTIRE STORY

Saturday, June 26, 2010

Playing Patient: Former Mountaineer Frank Young Awaiting Another Chance Overseas

He was the MVP of the 2007 National Invitational Tournament. He started his career at WVU as a bench player who came in simply to spell the starters. During his sophomore year he got his first career start in the Old Gold and Blue in the BIG EAST Tournament against Boston College and scored a then career high 14 points.  CLICK HERE TO READ ENTIRE STORY

Friday, June 25, 2010

Da'SeanButler, Devin Ebanks Go 42, 43 in NBA Draft

On a night when Devin Ebanks was expected to be taken in the first round of the NBA Draft, it was Da’Sean Butler who heard his name called first. The Miami Heat selected Butler with the 42nd pick in the second round of the 2010 draft.  CLICK HERE TO READ ENTIRE STORY

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Butler, Ebanks on the Clock: Two Mountaineer forwards wait to hear their names called in tonight's NBA Draft

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - In April, the three-day, seven-round event that is the NFL Draft saw just one WVU football player selected. Tonight, the much shorter – and possibly less painful to watch –NBA Draft begins and ends its two-round selection process with two Mountaineers hopeful to be among the 60 picks.  CLICK HERE TO READ ENTIRE STORY

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

WVU Football Recruiting: Andrew Johnson a WVU Fan for Years

Oftentimes when speaking to a high school prospect, you will hear them make mention of some local school as being a childhood favorite. Before playing college football started becoming a reality, it was a fantasy to play for the team whose colors could be seen all around town on the Saturdays of their youth.  CLICK HERE TO READ ENTIRE STORY

Monday, June 21, 2010

VIDEO: J.T. Thomas Talks to the Media About the Upcoming Season


CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO

Students Becoming Teachers: Last year's freshmen are stepping up to guide the newest Mountaineers

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - The summer months set the tone for a football team’s upcoming season. As much as the strength and conditioning staff can help mold the physical nature of the players on the field, it is up to the players themselves to determine how they use the progress they make in May, June and July.  CLICK HERE TO READ STORY

Sunday, June 20, 2010

VIDEO: WVU Cornerbacks Coach Dave Lockwood


CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO

From Assisting To Assitant: Darris Nichols Excited To Help Coach The Mountaineers

Insert Story Text HereDarris Nichols was a man that played two very different styles of basketball over a four year period at West Virginia University. He learned John Beilein’s complicated Princeton style offense and got a trip to the Elite Eight for his work. His senior year he had to make the switch to a much different motion offense brought into town by Bob Huggins.  CLICK HERE TO READ STORY

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Mr. Smith Goes To Europe?: Wellington Smith Eyeing Offers To Play Overseas

While he may not be as flashy as Devin Ebanks or as consistent as Da’Sean Butler, Wellington Smith still has a dream of making it to the NBA. He was never an offensive monster, his highest scoring game came his senior year against Ole Miss when he dropped 19 points thanks to five 3-pointers, but he helped the team score points when they needed it.  CLICK HERE TO READ STORY

Friday, June 18, 2010

Kadetrix Marcus was just a kid playing football in Georgia until college coaches found out about him. Once word got out that the 2011 safety prospect had D-1 talent, the offers started pouring in. In fact, at this point, he says he has so many on the table that he does not know the specific number.  CLICK HERE TO READ STORY

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Young Quarterbacks Impress Early: Teammates impressed with WVU signal callers

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - For some time now, it has been a well-known fact that West Virginia would begin the 2010 football season with either a sophomore or a freshman as its starting quarterback. In the meantime, Mountaineer fans have come up with their own personal favorite among the candidates and stuck by their choice as the open competition of camp draws closer.  CLICK HERE TO READ ENTIRE STORY

VIDEO: Ryan Clarke talks about Summer Conditioning, 7 on 7's, and Drills


CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Jock Sanders Wants That '07 Flare: Senior receiver working toward return to BCS

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - The past two football seasons at West Virginia have not been as poor as some make them out to be. Consecutive nine-win slates would be viewed as successes for many teams playing D-1 football. The Mountaineers, however, had grown accustomed to a higher level of play in recent years, and now they want it back. CLICK HERE TO READ STORY

Monday, June 14, 2010

Da'Sean Butler Working and Enjoying Florida

Everyone deserves a vacation. I’m not talking about sitting in your house and watching movies while your cat eats next to you, I’m talking about a full blown get away. These kind of get aways are usually taken after working extremely hard for a long period of time and serve as a reward for that hard work.  CLICK HERE TO READ THE STORY

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Rich Rodruguez: Bad Memories Could Haunt Mountaineers

With NCAA violations and their punishments popping up all over the country, it’s time to discuss a topic that many people in Mountaineer Nation hate to even bring up. That topic is ex-head coach Rich Rodriguez. It may not be a happy discussion, but it’s one that is newsworthy nonetheless.  CLICK HERE TO READ STORY

Saturday, June 12, 2010

J.T. Thornton Draws WVU's Interest: Cousin of former Mountaineer Jetavious Best waiting on WVU offer

On Friday, we introduced you to a talented wide receiver from Glades Central (Fla.) High School named Davonte Allen. The Mountaineers have already extended a scholarship offer to Allen for the 2011 season and now they have their sights ***** set on his former teammate.  CLICK HERE TO READ THE STORY

Friday, June 11, 2010

VIDEO INTERVIEWS: WVU Assistant Coaches Steve Dunlap and Dave Johnson



CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEOS

WVU Football Recruiting: Davonte Allen Knows WVU Well

Davonte Allen stood on the sidelines with his teammates in Orlando, celebrated the sixth state title in Glades Day history. In an overtime thriller, the Gators took down Warner Christian 27-20 to cap off a playoffs in which Allen pulled in eight receptions for 218 yards.  CLICK HERE TO READ STORY

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Tavon Austin Video Interview



VIEW TAVON AUSTON VIDEO HERE

Oliver Luck Ready to Face the Challenges Ahead at WVU

MORGANTOWN, W.V.a - It seemed that from the moment President James P. Clements announced the initiation of the search for a new athletic director, Oliver Luck became a crowd favorite of sorts. His history with the university and its successes on the field has been coveted by fans and staff alike, and his knowledge of sports in general through his work after football make Luck a terrific fit for the role.  CLICK HERE TO READ STORY

It's Official: Oliver Luck Named New AD at WVU

MORGANTOWN. W.Va. -- President James P. Clements today named former West Virginia University and NFL quarterback and Academic All-American Oliver Luck as West Virginia University’s director of intercollegiate athletics, effective July 1.  CLICK HERE TO READ THE RELEASE

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Jock Sanders Video: Jock talks about getting WVU back to BCS Prominence





CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE VIDEO

Take a Cruise with Steve Slaton

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - Still looking for the perfect vacation destination this summer? West Virginia football fans may want to consider a cruise to the Bahamas. Why? Because Steve Slaton is going on a cruise to the Bahamas, and he wants you to come along for the trip.  CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Gyorko Selected by the Padres in the 2nd Round of the MLB Draft

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - West Virginia University baseball great Jedd Gyorko has been selected 59th overall in the second round by the San Diego Padres at Tuesday’s Major League Baseball first-year player draft.  CLICK HERE TO READ ENTIRE STORY

Elite Camp is Mutually Beneficial: WVU basketball staff gets as much from weekend's work as high school prospects

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - It must be some kind of experience for a high school basketball player to come to a major university’s summer camp and play in front of top college coaches. As far as West Virginia’s staff is concerned, however, last weekend’s Elite Camp was as beneficial to them as it was the prospects in attendance.  CLICK HERE TO READ ENTIRE STORY

Monday, June 7, 2010

VIDEO: Ed Pastilong, Don Nehlen, and Bill Stewart



CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEOS

VIDEO: WVU Shortstop Jedd Gyorko talks to the media about tonight's MLB Draft

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE INTERVIEW

Phil Greene Leaves WVU with Offer: Chicago guard accomplishes Elite Camp goal

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - There were plenty of talented high school prospects in Morgantown Saturday and Sunday for the annual Elite Camp, all with a unique opportunity to display their stuff for a college staff.  CLICK HERE TO VIEW ENTIRE STORY

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Bob Huggins Talks About Wooden: WVU Coach Remembers a Legend

One of the most legendary coaches in the history of college basketball passed away Friday evening. John Wooden, the man who won 10 national championships, seven of them in a row, and appeared in 12 Final Fours was hospitalized because he was dehydrated. He then passed away from natural causes at the age of 99.  CLICK HERE TO READ ENTIRE STORY

WVU's Basketball Future Coming Together: 2011 Prospects Set To Visit Morgantown

After one of the best seasons in Mountaineer basketball history, the coaching staff isn’t sitting back on its laurels and fondly looking back at the season. Instead, they are running themselves ragged putting together a future for the basketball program.  CLICK HERE TO READ ENTIRE STORY

WVU Classic Golf Scramble at Berry Hills Country Club in Charleston, W.Va.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO

Thursday, June 3, 2010

WVU Incoming Freshman Jeremy Johnson Arrives Friday

If the prevailing opinion is that the WVU football team will have a quarterback competition this summer, then Monday would be the day that the competition can truly begin. That’s the first day all three candidates will be participating in the summer strength and conditioning program.  CLICK HERE TO READ ENTIRE STORY

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Bhullars Tower Over Competition: 7-footers Sim and Tanveer improve under former Duquense assistant

When Daryn Freedman first took the head basketball coach job at The Kiski School in Saltsburg, Pa. last July, he had never heard the names Sim and Tanveer Bhullar. Almost a year later, those names have taken on a great meaning for Kiski and helped bring its first league championship since 1995.  CLICK HERE TO READ ENTIRE STORY

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Noah Cottrill to Wed Mountaineers: Incoming WVU freshman can't wait to get started

It’s been a few years now since Noah Cottrill first committed to play basketball for Bob Huggins and the West Virginia Mountaineers. Every year following that decision, he has been counting down the days until he finally gets to begin his career on BIG EAST courts.  CLICK HERE TO READ ENTIRE STORY