September 2019 – Page 2 – Blue Gold Sports

Mountaineers make late stand, survive Big 12 opener in Lawrence

by Will Aldrich - September 21, 2019September 22, 2019 0768

MORGANTOWN W.Va- In a game that started fast for the Mountaineers with an opening drive touchdown, things quickly slowed down for both offenses, and the Mountaineer defense made plays late in the game to give the Mountaineers the upper hand. In the end, the Mountaineers got in the last few

West Virginia faces Kansas to open Big 12 play as both teams come off of huge wins.

by Franklin Markel - September 20, 2019September 20, 2019 0566

The Mountaineers looked like a completely different squad last week. The Jayhawks looked like a completely different squad last week. Something has to give when these teams face off in Lawrence on Saturday. Kansas broke its 48 road game loosing streak last week when they defeated Boston College in surprising

Podcast: NC State Recap and Kansas Preview

by Layne Sheppard - September 20, 2019September 20, 2019 0720

Listen in as I discuss WVU's monumental upset of the NC State Wolfpack. You'll hear what Neal Brown had to say about the win and what to expect this week in Lawrence, Kansas. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-roads-podcast/id1442154870#episodeGuid=tag%3Asoundcloud%2C2010%3Atracks%2F683715523 Sound Cloud https://soundcloud.com/layne-sheppard/nc-state-recap-and-kansas-preview-1

With the first Koenning vs. Koenning matchup, an old family affair will be reignited in Lawrence

by Will Aldrich - September 19, 2019September 19, 2019 01073

“It's kind of a long story,” West Virginia defensive coordinator responded when asked about his relation to Kansas offensive coordinator Les Koenning. “I've got three sons. Most everybody that's got boys knows they tend to fight a little bit when they get a little older. How the story goes -- back

WVU 2019-20 Basketball Schedule Announced

by Shanna Rose - September 18, 2019September 18, 2019 02921

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (September 18, 2019) – West Virginia University Director of Athletics Shane Lyons and the Big 12 Conference have announced the 2019-20 men’s basketball schedule. WVU will open the regular season on Friday, Nov. 8 at home against Akron. The nonconference schedule will feature seven games at the WVU Coliseum and

McKivitz leads offensive line like a “dude”

by Shanna Rose - September 18, 2019September 18, 2019 0814

MARTINSBURG -- WVU's offensive line has probably been the most criticized unit for the first two weeks of the season. After week two, Coach Neal Brown said changes were imminent not only on the line, but the all positions. The change in the lineup may have been greater than the

Coach Brown’s Corner: Mountaineers head to Lawrence after home win

by Ashley O'Brien - September 18, 2019September 18, 2019 0699

Morgantown, W. Va. - Coach Neal Brown spent his Tuesday afternoon meeting with the local West Virginia media to discuss his team's victory over the N.C. State Wolfpack and the team's upcoming trip to Lawrence, Kansas to take on the Kansas Jayhawks. Brown opened the conference with a moment of

George Campbell is a “touchdown machine”

by Shanna Rose - September 16, 2019September 16, 2019 01880

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--For George Campbell, his collegiate career has been filled with highs and lows. Going from a five-star recruit to being plagued by injuries at Florida State, the 6-foot-4, 183-pound wide out is getting his chance to shine at West Virginia and making the most of his opportunities. In

The Mad Hatter welcomes a little Mountaineer magic to Lawrence

by Ashley O'Brien - September 16, 2019September 16, 2019 01810

Saturday in Morgantown found a little bit of that Mountaineer magic fans, players and coaches alike needed after the Missouri loss the week before. The forecast proclaimed a chance of rain, the professionals said West Virginia was playing at home as the underdogs; just the right mix for some magic

Freshman set the tone in ‘Trust the climb’ Movement against NC State

by Will Aldrich - September 15, 2019September 15, 2019 01151

Last week, Neal Brown and the rest of the Mountaineer coaching staff preached energy. They told the media they were looking for a group of guys who had the physicality and courage they were looking for. It was announced at that time that true freshman Ali Jennings and Winston Wright