Today we bring to you a new feature; a weekly (or semi-regular) recap on what's going on at the nine other Big 12 schools across the country. In a time of such uncertainty, we're here to provide you a little insight as to what is going on around the conference. First
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Kevin Brophy to return for senior season
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--When Covid-19 struck, it put a damper on many senior athletes' seasons, including West Virginia third baseman Kevin Brophy. With spring student-athletes granted another year of eligibility, Brophy gets the opportunity to finish what he started last season. https://www.instagram.com/p/CB5qdCLHUFT/ “Words can’t describe how much West Virginia University and the state of
Head Coach Neal Brown addresses media, still hopeful for a football season
Morgantown, W.VA. - Wednesday afternoon West Virginia football head coach addressed the media from his home office for a quick update on the football program. Brown opened his conference with a brief statement on the situation currently going on with KJ Martin and Vic Koenning, then stated he was not
Vic Koenning issues statement after being placed on Administrative Leave
Morgantown, W.VA. - Midday Tuesday, safety Kerry "KJ" Martin Jr. posted several photos of statements to his Twitter and various social media accounts. Martin was erring his side of a situation(s) that he has experienced with defensive coordinator Vic Koenning. The situation is being handled internally through West Virginia University
Iron Mountaineer Award Winners Announced
Morgantown,W.VA. - Wednesday afternoon football head coach Neal Brown addressed the media via Zoom, his first press conference in several weeks. Brown was excited to announce the team's Iron Mountaineer award winners. This award is normally announced at the team's spring game, which was ultimately cancelled due to the Covid-19
A Letter from Neal Brown
Morgantown, W.VA. - Mountaineer Family, I come to you tonight sick about today's events. Earlier today, Kerry Martin expressed his voice and he had every right to do so. I first learned about Kerry's stated concerns via Twitter. I care deeply about everyone involved and have waited to speak publicly so
Big 12 announces Madden NFL ’20 Summer Tournament
While the state of football in the fall is still mildly up in the air, the Big 12 Conference has taken matters into their own hands and turned the sports to the virtual world. The conference announced on Monday a true "first-of-its-kind" virtual tournament. https://twitter.com/WVUSports/status/1275093557641183237 The video game tournament first round
Statement from WVU Director of Athletics Shane Lyons
"I want to thank Kerry Martin for having the courage to bring his concerns to light. We will not tolerate any form of racism, discrimination or bias on our campus, including our athletic programs. Coach Vic Koenning has been placed on administrative leave effective immediately, and the department will work with the
Safety Kerry Martin, Jr. calls out coach; “Enough is Enough”
Morgantown, W.VA. - Tuesday afternoon sophomore safety Kerry "KJ" Martin, Jr. took to Twitter to voice his concerns about some very unbecoming occurrences within the West Virginia program. Martin chose to speak out in light of the past several weeks of great social unrest across the United States. Since the
Former Mountaineer Jonnie West and wife welcome daughter
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--Former West Virginia basketball player Jonnie West and his wife Michelle Wie welcome an addition to their family last Friday. The couple took to social media over the weekend to announce the birth of their daughter Makenna Kamalei Yoona West. https://www.instagram.com/p/CBqpAFWJIdn/ The couple got married last August. After graduating, West continued to