August 2016 – Blue Gold Sports

Is Geno Smith on the trading block?

WVU Sports

by Ashley O'Brien - August 30, 2016 0115

For Geno Smith, life in the NFL has not been easy. It hasn't been at all like life on HBO's Ballers nor has it been a complete letdown. Life in the NFL for Smith has been full of uncertainty, especially in the last year, and that uncertainty does not seem to

Meet WVU’s opponent: Missouri Tigers

by Ashley O'Brien - August 30, 2016August 30, 2016 0116

It's officially the start of the 2016 football season.This season, we are going to bring you a weekly article about who the Mountaineers play on Saturdays. We'll give you information on that team, what to look for, and any information we can find on that week's opponent. By now as

WVU releases week one depth chart

by Jeremy Simon - August 29, 2016 0106

The Mountaineers will open the season this Saturday at noon against the Missouri Tigers. Game is set to be broadcast on FoxSports1. In preparation for their opening SEC opponent WVU released their official opening week depth chart Monday. Offense Position First Second WR (X) Shelton Gibson Gary Jennings LT Yodny Cajuste Sylvester Townes LG Tony Matteo Grant Lingafelter C Tyler Orlosky Matt Jones RG Kyle Bosch Rob Dowdy RT Marcell Lazard or

Clint Trickett’s first year of coaching seen on Netflix’s Last Chance U

by Ashley O'Brien - August 29, 2016August 29, 2016 0148

When you think of football and television shows and movies, you think of The Blind Side, Remember the Titans, Rudy, Friday Night Lights and HBO's docu-series Hard Knocks. This summer, Netflix added another docu-series to the list, Last Chance U in late July, and it is safe to say the

WVU’s Tyler stepping up strong

by Shanna Rose - August 29, 2016August 29, 2016 0166

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--The loss of Dravon Askew-Henry left a huge void on defense for the West Virginia University football team but it opened a new opportunity for senior Jeremy Tyler. The 5-foot-11, 207-pound safety has always been good enough to start but someone has always been a little more superior. Now Tyler

Quick Hit: WVU linebacker suspended for Missouri game

by Jeremy Simon - August 28, 2016August 28, 2016 0155

As first reported by WV Metro News, Junior linebacker Xavier Preston will serve a one game suspension to start the 2016 Mountaineers season. It is not clear what the circumstances are surrounding the suspension and WVU has not officially made any definitive announcements regarding the situation. Preston is listed second on

Feel Good Friday: Pat McAfee to host fundraiser for tornado victims

by Ashley O'Brien - August 26, 2016 0200

Arguably one of the most charitable Mountaineers is Colts punter Pat McAfee. McAfee has been known to consistently give back to those in need, especially across the state of Indiana. McAfee has his own foundation, The Pat McAfee Foundation, which gives scholarship money to children of military personnel. Now, on the

Could Tavon Austin become key offensive leader for the Rams?

by Ashley O'Brien - August 24, 2016 0124

Tavon Austin is going into his contract season with the newly transplanted Los Angeles Rams. For the receiver, this is the year to shine. This is the year for Austin to highlight the speed, agility and accuracy he brought to the Mountaineers every Saturday in college. As the Rams have had

WVU uses mock week to prepare for season opener

by Shanna Rose - August 24, 2016August 24, 2016 0119

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.-- The season opener is right around the corner for the West Virginia University football team but its using this week to prepare as if it's game week. "We will put them through exactly what they are going to do through a game week," head coach Dana Holgorsen said. "No different

For Shane Lyons 2016 is about winning, not contracts

by Jeremy Simon - August 19, 2016 0104

How does the old saying go, "winning cures all?" For Shane Lyons 2016 is all about winning and nothing else. Lyons, who met informally with the media last Friday, stated, "My job is helping him (WVU head coach Dana Holgorsen) focus on winning and giving him the resources necessary to