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Coach Brown’s Corner: Bye Week focused on Marked Improvement

by Ashley O'Brien - October 23, 2019October 23, 2019 058

Morgantown, W.Va- On the same day Mountaineers fans rejoiced at planning ahead to the 2020 football season, head coach Neal Brown met with the media to discuss all things West Virginia football as the team goes through their final bye week of the season. The Mountaineers are coming off

2020 West Virginia Football Schedule Announced

by Ashley O'Brien - October 22, 2019October 22, 2019 01611

Morgantown, W. Va - The moment type-A football fans have been waiting for has happened, the 2020 football season has been announced as of this morning. The schedule for the 2020 season is as follows: September 5: versus Florida State in the Chick-Fil-A Kickoff Game in Atlanta, GA September 12: home opener

Former Alabama teammates playing their best football in 2019

by Will Aldrich - October 21, 2019October 21, 2019 0765

When Mountaineer wide receiver T.J Simmons signed with Alabama to be a part of the 2016 class at Alabama along with Jalen Hurts, neither would have ever guessed that three years later the two would face off against each other in a Big 12 conference game. “Jalen and I go way

Photo Gallery: WVU at Oklahoma

by Shanna Rose - October 19, 2019October 19, 2019 0234

NORMAN, Okla.-- Check out Jeff Ruff's photos from WVU's loss to Oklahoma on Saturday.

Sooners Run Past West Virginia

by Layne Sheppard - October 19, 2019October 19, 2019 0196

The Mountaineers came to Norman on a warm day with a beautiful blue sky. Despite the picturesque weather, West Virginia was faced with playing a storm of offensive talent as they squared off against questionably the best offense in the country. The match up looked to be a lopsided

Shorthanded West Virginia Looks to Shock The World Against Oklahoma

by Franklin Markel - October 18, 2019October 18, 2019 0254

The West Virginia Mountaineers have reached the halfway point for the 2019 season. A season that started with minimal expectations has gone to script so far. The Mountaineers are currently 3-3 and have a daunting task ahead of them this weekend. Tomorrow’s game in Norman, Oklahoma against the fifth ranked

Basketball Hall of Fame Names Twenty Centers to Watch List for 2020 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award

by Shanna Rose - October 18, 2019October 18, 2019 0231

Springfield, Mass. (Oct. 18, 2019) — The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the 20 watch list members for the 2020 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Center of the Year Award. Named after Class of 1995 Hall of Famer and three-time NCAA Champion Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the annual honor in its sixth year recognizes the top

WVU not going to back down despite underdog role

by Shanna Rose - October 18, 2019October 17, 2019 0386

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--For the West Virginia football team, this season is one of transition and one of rebuilding. In Neal Brown's inaugural season, no one expects championships or even nine wins. For some, expectations have already been exceeded. However, the Mountaineers aren't going to settle for what they have accomplished so far

Sam James working to improve consistency as a receiver

by Will Aldrich - October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 0329

Just a year ago, former WVU wide receivers coach Tyron Carrier said that he believed true freshman Sam James had the potential to develop himself into a first-round NFL draft pick. A year later at the halfway point of his first season, the now redshirt freshman James’ 6.2 receptions per game

Big 12 Men’s Basketball Preseason Poll Announced

by Shanna Rose - October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 0315

Irving, Texas - For the ninth straight season and 19th time overall, Kansas tops the men’s basketball Big 12 Preseason Poll. The Jayhawks received eight of 10 first-place votes. KU has captured 18 outright or shared Big 12 regular season championships in the previous 23 campaigns. The program’s 14 consecutive (2005-18) and