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WVU coaches and players talk win over NC State

by Shanna Rose - September 14, 2019September 14, 2019 0472

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

Physicality, a focal point for the Mountaineers moving forward

by Will Aldrich - September 12, 2019September 13, 2019 0431

Following a disappointing 31-7 loss to Missouri, the West Virginia football staff delivered a powerful speech to the media, with the same themes seeming to come up by every coach. Words like courage, inspired, and physicality continued to be brought up by the coaches. Themes that the staff collectively agreed

WVU needs Sam James to be an eraser

by Shanna Rose - September 11, 2019September 11, 2019 0650

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--Heading into the season, Sam James was expected to be a game changer for the Mountaineers. However, in West Virginia's season opener against James Madison, James struggled. But against Missouri the 6-foot, 182-pound wide out looked like the player the Mountaineers knew he could be. He had five catches for 35

Neal Brown’s Weekly Press Conference

by Shanna Rose - September 10, 2019September 10, 2019 0192

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--Check out what West Virginia head coach Neal Brown had to say after Saturday's disappointing loss to Missouri and heading into this week's game against NC State. https://youtu.be/d56RXj62qRQ Cover Photo Credit: Shanna Rose, BGS

Growden happy with decision to finish career at WVU

by Kelsie LeRose - September 6, 2019September 6, 2019 0803

MARTINSBURG – Australian native Josh Growden has found his home among the hills. By transferring to West Virginia, Growden is getting one last go around with American football – a move he said he could not be more happier with. “I am very happy with my decision to keep

WVU’s Reuben Jones making the most of final chance

by Shanna Rose - September 6, 2019September 6, 2019 0286

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 0374

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 0312

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

WVU coaches and players talk win over James Madison

by Shanna Rose - August 31, 2019August 31, 2019 0752

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.-- Check out what West Virginia coaches and players had to say after the Mountaineers win over James Madison on Saturday. https://youtu.be/nfcJ9VyKvjM https://youtu.be/MxH9V-J5dMk https://youtu.be/WdA0SKR_gls https://youtu.be/U4RoZTJS0Ts https://youtu.be/F4CWl7cgGzY

New targeting, overtime rules to be implemented this season

by Kelsie LeRose - August 30, 2019August 30, 2019 0722

MARTINSBURG – For the 2019-20 season, the NCAA has introduced a new targeting rule and overtime rule as the league continues to address player safety. Greg Burks, Big 12 coordinator of officials, said the rules for NCAA football is done on a two year cycle, with this being an off year. Therefore, only rules