August, 2019 | Blue Gold Sports

WVU coaches and players talk win over James Madison

by Shanna Rose - August 31, 2019August 31, 2019 01447

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.-- Check out what West Virginia coaches and players had to say after the Mountaineers win over James Madison on Saturday. https://youtu.be/nfcJ9VyKvjM https://youtu.be/MxH9V-J5dMk https://youtu.be/WdA0SKR_gls https://youtu.be/U4RoZTJS0Ts https://youtu.be/F4CWl7cgGzY

Photo Gallery: WVU-James Madison

by Shanna Rose - August 31, 2019August 31, 2019 01286

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--Check out Shanna Rose's photos from WVU's win over James Madison on Saturday afternoon.

West Virginia Edges out JMU in Coach Brown’s Debut

by Layne Sheppard - August 31, 2019August 31, 2019 0936

On a beautiful sunny day in Morgantown, Neal Brown made his coaching debut at West Virginia. The James Madison Dukes came into town ranked second in the country in the Football Championship Division. Despite wearing purple and gold, the Dukes were led by a familiar face. Curt Cignetti, JMU's head

New targeting, overtime rules to be implemented this season

by Shanna Rose - August 30, 2019August 30, 2019 01331

MARTINSBURG – For the 2019-20 season, the NCAA has introduced a new targeting rule and overtime rule as the league continues to address player safety. Greg Burks, Big 12 coordinator of officials, said the rules for NCAA football is done on a two year cycle, with this being an off year. Therefore, only rules

Neal Brown Begins His Climb With His First Game Against James Madison

by Franklin Markel - August 30, 2019August 30, 2019 01285

Climb. That has been Neal Brown’s slogan for his short tenure at West Virginia. The climb started from the second Brown got in Morgantown. His impact has instantly been felt on the recruiting ground and the team morale. The first test however for Brown as a coach starts tomorrow. The

Sam James and Sean Ryan Will be Favorite Targets for Austin Kendall

by Ashley O'Brien - August 30, 2019August 30, 2019 01747

West Virginia opens their 2019 football campaign this Saturday, August 31 at home against James Madison. The Mountaineers lost a ton of key players from last season and have to replace a lot of talent at several positions. One of those positions is receiver, but what if I told you that the talent may be just as good

Saturday’s matchup a homecoming for many

by Ashley O'Brien - August 30, 2019August 30, 2019 0760

Morgantown, W.V. - Saturday afternoon may not be the official Homecoming game for the Mountaineers, but the game is in many ways a homecoming. It is the first game of the season, including the home opener for West Virginia. It is the first game for the freshman class, it

Previewing the West Virginia-James Madison football game

by Will Aldrich - August 30, 2019August 30, 2019 02102

MORGANTOWN W.Va- On August 31st, the James Madison Dukes will roll into Morgantown for a week one matchup against Neal Brown’s squad. Despite their affiliation with the FCS, the Dukes remain year after year, one of the most well-respected and dangerous teams in the nation at their level. They frequently

With his own offense to run, more vocal Austin Kendall ready to lead Mountaineers in Big 12

by Will Aldrich - August 29, 2019August 29, 2019 01216

MORGANTOWN W.Va- Just weeks ago, the starting quarterback job remained up in the air, and the uncertainty of Mountaineer fans started to increase for the upcoming season without a named starter. Now with Austin Kendall having fully taken over the huddle, his teammates and coaches have noticed a much different,

Country Roads Podcast: JMU Preview and Beginning of the Neal Brown Era

by Layne Sheppard - August 29, 2019August 29, 2019 01556

The 2019 season finally kicks off on Saturday against JMU. The Dukes are coming in looking to ruin Head Coach Neal Brown’s debut at Mountaineer Field. Listen in as host Layne Sheppard previews the game, touches on the beginning of the Neal Brown tenure and discusses the direction and expectations