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West Virginia Football: Darius Stills returning for senior year

by Matt Holleran - December 7, 2019December 7, 2019 0347

Less than a week after their 2019 season ended, the West Virginia Mountaineers football team was treated to some good news on Friday afternoon. Defensive lineman Darius Stills announced he will be returning to West Virginia for his senior year. https://twitter.com/DariusStills56/status/1203074986270957568 Sills had a very impressive season in 2019, and is passing

Mountaineers look to snap losing streak on the road

by Shanna Rose - November 15, 2019November 15, 2019 0235

Kickoff: Saurday, Nov. 16 at 3:30 p.m. ET TV: ESPN Location: Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kan. West Virginia heads to Manhattan on a five-game losing streak and the task at hand isn’t about to get any easier as the Mountaineers prepare to take on Kansas State. Both teams have new head coaches but the

It’s ‘Meet me there, beat me there’ with the Big 12’s newest formidable duo

by Will Aldrich - November 7, 2019November 7, 2019 0871

MORGANTOWN W.Va- While the Stills brothers represent a typical brother rivalry in the United States, their situation is anything from ordinary. Darius and Dante Stills have both broken out during the 2019 season as two of the top defensive linemen in the Big 12, following in the footsteps of their father,

WVU not going to back down despite underdog role

by Shanna Rose - October 18, 2019October 17, 2019 0586

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

Can WVU’s defense contain Sam Ehlinger and the Longhorns’ offense?

by Shanna Rose - October 2, 2019October 2, 2019 0821

Through the first four games of the season West Virginia has posted a 3-1 record with its lone loss coming against Missouri. With Big 12 action underway, the Mountaineers face their toughest challenge of the season when No. 11 Texas comes to town on Saturday. The Longhorns (3-1, 1-0 Big 12)

Evan Staley wins Big 12 honors, player of the week awards announced

by Shanna Rose - September 25, 2019September 25, 2019 0324

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- After defeating Kansas 29-24 Saturday, several Mountaineers were recognized for their parts in the victory including Evan Staley as Big 12 Special Teams Player of the week. Staley, who is a junior, finished the game with three field goals and had six kickoffs for an average of

WVU coaches and players talk win over NC State

by Shanna Rose - September 14, 2019September 14, 2019 0644

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--West Virginia coaches and players discuss the Mountaineers 44-27 win over NC State on Saturday afternoon. https://youtu.be/Br5k3ZAohlw https://youtu.be/2bIlgouFO88 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oX-jTW8kvPM&t=13s https://youtu.be/BYcnArPfksc https://youtu.be/KkkrYpSrxY0 Cover Photo Credit: Kelsie LeRose, BGS

WVU’s Reuben Jones making the most of final chance

by Shanna Rose - September 6, 2019September 6, 2019 0525

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--When Reuben Jones transferred to West Virginia, it was an opportunity for new beginnings and he is making the most of it. Against James Madison, Jones had two solo tackles, a sack and a tackle for a loss. In addition to the stats, he brought an energy to the

WVU’s Darius Stills stepping out of the shadows

by Shanna Rose - September 5, 2019September 5, 2019 0555

Darius Stills (56) celebrates a sack against James Madison on Saturday, August 31, 2019. (Photo Credit: Shanna Rose, BGS) Darius Stills has always lived in the shadows whether it is his brother's or teammates'. With his junior season at West Virginia underway the oldest Stills brother is getting the opportunity to flourish. In

Special teams, an early strength for the young Mountaineers

by Will Aldrich - September 5, 2019September 5, 2019 0416

A week ago prior to the Mountaineers matchup against James Madison, head coach Neal Brown stated that special teams would play a major role in the game, and could even decide the outcome of the game. A week later, that forecast couldn't have been any more accurate, and Brown feels