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John Means putting WVU baseball on the map

by Wesley Shoemaker - April 7, 2021April 7, 2021 0344

Historically when you think of West Virginia University athletics, what may come to mind is the great traditions that happen in Morgantown. Things like singing country roads, striping the stadium on fall afternoons, or you may think of more public faces such as head basketball coach Bob Huggins. Even college

Karl Joseph makes play of game in Browns playoff loss

by Ashley O'Brien - January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 0480

The Cleveland Browns were one possession away from going to this year's AFC Championship game on Sunday in Kansas City. Just a week out from the Browns beating the Steelers, the Cleveland Browns were four quarters away from going to the conference championship against the Buffalo Bills. In a game

Jevon Carter re-signs with Suns

by Shanna Rose - November 22, 2020November 22, 2020 0505

MORGANTOWN, W.Va--According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Jevon Carter re-signed with the Phoenix Suns on Saturday. https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1330351540008325121 The former West Virginia standout agreed to a three-year, $11.5 million deal. Carter is known for his gritty defense but has been an offensive asset at times. During the Suns' bubble run, the 6-foot-1 guard was a

Hoops Alum Alex Ruoff starts 12th pro season

by Ashley O'Brien - October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 0298

Mountaineer hoops alum Alex Ruoff announced on Twitter Thursday morning that he was finally starting his twelfth season in Japan's professional basketball league. Ruoff played at West Virginia from 2005 to 2009 before taking his career to the professional level. https://twitter.com/ARuoff/status/1314147016134537216

MLB Weekly Roundup

by Shanna Rose - September 28, 2020September 29, 2020 0302

Jedd Gyorko- The former Mountaineer third baseman saw lots of action the final week of the season. Gyorko had four hits and a home run during that time. On the season, he hit .248 with nine home runs and 17 RBIs in his first season in Milwaukee. The Brewers

MLB Weekly Roundup

by Shanna Rose - September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 0309

John Means-The Orioles' lefty had another big week . Means tossed 5.2 innings on Sunday against Tampa Bay. He picked up the win, giving up one run on three hits. Means struck out a career-high 12 batters in the victory and brought his ERA down to 5.02. Ryan McBroom- McBroom

Seahawks’ Bruce Irvin done for season after Sunday’s injury

by Ashley O'Brien - September 22, 2020March 22, 2021 0520

Seattle, WA. - West Virginia alum Bruce Irvin has reunited with the Seattle Seahawks this season, playing in the team's victory over the New England Patriots Sunday night. During Sunday night's victory, the linebacker went down late in the game with an injury - learn here about personal injury

MLB Weekly Roundup

by Shanna Rose - September 14, 2020September 14, 2020 0327

Ryan McBroom-McBroom appeared in two games this week and was hitless in both. He is batting a .253 clip on the year. John Means- The Orioles' pitcher had one of his better weeks of the season. Against the Mets, Means picked up the win. He tossed 6.0 innings surrendering one run

Weekly MLB Roundup

by Shanna Rose - September 9, 2020September 9, 2020 0253

Jedd Gyorko-Gyorko was announced into the WVU Hall of Fame last week. During that week, he carried a three-game hitting streak, where he scored two runs. Ryan McBroom- The first baseman cooled off last week and only registered one hit in the Royals 5-0 loss to Cleveland. John Means- Means tossed 5.1

MLB Weekly Roundup

by Shanna Rose - August 31, 2020August 30, 2020 0352

Jedd Gyorko- Gyorko had two dingers on Friday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates. In his last seven games, the third baseman tallied five hits, three home runs and three RBI. Gyorko average on the season is a .262 clip. Ryan McBroom- The Kansas City first baseman had another big week for