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

by Will Aldrich - September 15, 2019September 15, 2019 0640

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

Missouri exposes inexperience, gives Mountaineers first loss in blowout fashion

by Will Aldrich - September 7, 2019September 7, 2019 0532

MORGANTOWN, W.Va- In the first true test for Neal Brown and company in Power 5 competition, the Missouri Tigers rolled over the Mountaineers on a hot Saturday afternoon by the score of 38-7 in Columbia. After sneaking past James Madison last week, feelings were mixed coming into the game about how

Growden happy with decision to finish career at WVU

by Kelsie LeRose - September 6, 2019September 6, 2019 0814

MARTINSBURG – Australian native Josh Growden has found his home among the hills. By transferring to West Virginia, Growden is getting one last go around with American football – a move he said he could not be more happier with. “I am very happy with my decision to keep

Podcast: JMU Recap and Missouri Preview

by Layne Sheppard - September 6, 2019September 6, 2019 0172

On Saturday, Head Coach Neal Brown, started his career off in Morgantown with a win against JMU. It was a tightly contested game but in the end the Mountaineers came through. Tune in to hear what we learned about the team last week and what we can expect this Saturday

Bush gives ‘spark’ to WVU offense

by Kelsie LeRose - September 4, 2019September 3, 2019 0349

MARTINSBURG — Junior wide receiver Tevin Bush said he has been ready to step on the football field with his teammates since day one of camp. Bush showed his eagerness by giving WVU the edge for Saturday's victory. "I was ready last week to tell you the truth. I was

West Virginia Edges out JMU in Coach Brown’s Debut

by Layne Sheppard - August 31, 2019August 31, 2019 0351

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

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

by Brandon Baker - August 30, 2019August 30, 2019 0615

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

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 0594

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,