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WVU not going to back down despite underdog role

by Shanna Rose - October 18, 2019October 17, 2019 0387

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 0712

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 Kelsie LeRose - September 25, 2019September 25, 2019 0242

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 0595

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 0388

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 0469

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 0371

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

Mark it Down: WVU Will Surprise the Naysayers this Season

by Brandon Baker - August 23, 2019August 23, 2019 05502

Three and nine. 4-8. 2-10. Those are some of the “experts” predictions this year for the West Virginia Mountaineers football team. And as we all know, the “experts” are always right. Right? Not this year. New head coach Neal Brown enters his first season in Morgantown with low expectations from the outside world so there is really no

In-state talent plentiful for WVU

by Shanna Rose - August 14, 2019August 14, 2019 0111

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--Coming from West Virginia, athletes are often overlooked. The naysayers say that they are not talented enough to play on a Division I stage but the West Virginia University football team is showing that isn't the case at all. Currently, the Mountaineers have several members of their team that see

Defensive Line has Mountain State Roots

by Layne Sheppard - August 12, 2019August 11, 2019 0276

Darius Stills (56)) and Dante Stills (55) participate in drills during WVU's fall camp.(Photo Credit: Shanna Rose, BGS) Many stars have worn the Old Gold and Blue, but a very small fraction of those have actually hailed from the Mountain State itself. With a population of roughly 1.8 million, West Virginia