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
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
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
Saturday, July 24, 2010
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
Thursday, July 22, 2010
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
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
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
Saturday, July 17, 2010
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
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
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
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
Friday, July 2, 2010
Summer Leaders Geno Smith, Chris Neild, & Scooter Berry are Stepping Up
The West Virginia football team is on its own. No, that doesn't mean they've been released by the BIG EAST or been forgotten by the school, it means that the players are working on their own for the time being. Summer workouts are going strong while the coaches are taking their well earned vacations. CLICK HERE TO READ THE STORY
Thursday, July 1, 2010
WVU Football Recruiting: Vance and Vernard Roberts Commit to WVU... Plan for January Enrollment
The WVU football team received verbal commitments from a pair of D.C. athletes Thursday for the 2011 recruiting class. Twin brother Vance and Vernard Roberts both made the decision to join the Mountaineers after word got out earlier this week that their announcement would come today. CLICK HERE TO VIEW ENTIRE STORY
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