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Notebook: Crawford strives for improvement, Askew-Henry ready to deliver hits

by Shanna Rose - August 1, 2017August 1, 2017 0347

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.-Justin Crawford had a star-studded junior season for the Mountaineers. He rushed for 1,184 yards and four touchdowns last season, earning Big 12 Newcomer of the Year accolades. The 6-foot, 202-pounder finished the season with five 100-plus yard rushing performances, two for 200 or more yards and one for more than

WVU undervalued in Big 12 media poll… again

by Ashley O'Brien - July 13, 2017July 13, 2017 0301

College football is less than two months away. This is the time of year that fans, players and coaches start to get excited knowing that they are still in the running for a National Title. It's also the time of year for the media preseason conference polls to roll out and that

WVU enjoys team bonding during summer workouts

by Shanna Rose - June 27, 2017July 6, 2017 0336

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--During the dog days of summer, many people lounge at the pool or go on family vacations. However, that isn't the case for the West Virginia University football team. The Mountaineers, like many other college athletic programs, spend hours in the weight room. As grueling as it can be, summer workouts

WVU football notebook: summer workouts, injuries and cooking with the Whites

by Shanna Rose - June 23, 2017 0372

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--Injuries come with the territory when it comes to football and heading into West Virginia University's summer workouts, the question of who is healthy and who is not is always pondered. After suffering a hand injury last season that sidelined Kyzir White for one game, the senior safety is ready to

WVU’s defense faces another tough challenge in Oklahoma

by Shanna Rose - November 17, 2016November 17, 2016 0270

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--It's all on the line on Saturday night when No. 8 Oklahoma comes to town to take on No. 10 West Virginia University. The Sooners are looking to lay claim to another Big 12 title while the Mountaineers are looking to prove they belong. If WVU hopes to shut up the

WVU’s defense still hoping to improve

by Shanna Rose - October 28, 2016October 28, 2016 0243

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--The 10th-ranked West Virginia University football team is off to a 6-0 start and a big reason why is the Mountaineers' defensive play. WVU's defense has shut down some of the country's top offenses on more than one occasion. The Mountaineers have allowed just 27 total points the last two weeks

WVU defense refocused after bye week

by Shanna Rose - September 21, 2016September 21, 2016 0248

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--It was no secret that West Virginia University head coach Dana Holgorsen and defensive coordinator Tony Gibson were both frustrated with the defensive's poor performance in the Mountaineers' 38-21 victory over Youngstown State on Saturday, September 10. According to defensive coordinator Tony Gibson, the defense missed tackles and assignments with their