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

by Shanna Rose - August 1, 2017August 1, 2017 069

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 Brandon Baker - July 13, 2017July 13, 2017 063

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

Four Mountaineers named to player of the year watch lists

by Shanna Rose - July 10, 2017July 11, 2017 041

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — Four members of the West Virginia University football team were named to watch lists on Monday. Senior running back Justin Crawford and redshirt junior quarterback Will Grier were named today to the watch list for the 81st annual Maxwell Award, and senior safety Kyzir White and junior

WVU’s secondary a work in progress

by Shanna Rose - April 7, 2017 061

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--After losing many key components to its secondary, the West Virginia University football team is once again in the rebuilding process. Three of the Mountaineers top four cornerbacks graduated and the biggest loss was Rasul Douglas, who led the team with eight interceptions and tied for the national lead. Senior Elijah

WVU’s Tyler stepping up strong

by Shanna Rose - August 29, 2016August 29, 2016 053

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--The loss of Dravon Askew-Henry left a huge void on defense for the West Virginia University football team but it opened a new opportunity for senior Jeremy Tyler. The 5-foot-11, 207-pound safety has always been good enough to start but someone has always been a little more superior. Now Tyler

WVU uses mock week to prepare for season opener

by Shanna Rose - August 24, 2016August 24, 2016 039

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.-- The season opener is right around the corner for the West Virginia University football team but its using this week to prepare as if it's game week. "We will put them through exactly what they are going to do through a game week," head coach Dana Holgorsen said. "No different

WVU Fall Camp Update: All eyes on the quarterback and receiving corps

by Shanna Rose - August 9, 2016 036

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--As the second week of Fall Camp is underway, Dana Holgorsen met with members of the media on Tuesday afternoon and discussed the West Virginia University football team's progress. Another player out for the season is freshman cornerback Jake Long, who suffered a shoulder injury and needs surgery. “Maybe could have

WVU’s Dravon Askew-Henry ready to anchor secondary

by Shanna Rose - August 8, 2016August 8, 2016 060

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--Dravon Askew-Henry has made 26 career starts at safety for West Virginia University but he has always been in shadows of Karl Joseph and KJ Dillon. The junior safety had 59 tackles, including 47 unassisted, a tackle for loss, an interception and four pass breakups in 13 starts as a sophomore

Leaders emerging on defense for WVU football

by Shanna Rose - July 9, 2016July 9, 2016 056

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--The West Virginia University football team lost numerous members of its defense last season, including several players that were crucial team leaders. With the loss of Karl Joseph, Nick Kwiatkoski, KJ Dillon and Daryl Worley, the Mountaineers need a new crop of leaders to step forward and that is just

Five takeaways from Saturday’s spring game

by Shanna Rose - April 25, 2016April 27, 2016 040

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--The West Virginia University football team closed out its spring football session on Saturday during the annual Gold-Blue Spring Game at the Greenbrier, where the offense defeated the defense 49-46. The Mountaineers lost several players after last season concluded, leaving many questions, especially on defense. With the spring over, the coaching