MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--Only two members of the West Virginia University football team were selected in the NFL Draft but several former Mountaineers inked free agent deals on Saturday after the draft concluded. Skyler Howard- Seattle Seahawks Jeremy Tyler- Buffalo Bills Rushel Shell- Pittsburgh Steelers Christian Brown- Pittsburgh Steelers Adam Pankey- Green Bay Packers Maurice Fleming- Tampa Bay Bucaneers Tyler
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Five Thoughts from the Spring Game and ESPN’s April Prediction
MORGANTOWN, W.Va--The West Virginia Mountaineers concluded their spring practices with this past Saturday's Gold-Blue scrimmage and even though the Blue won 44-21--based on the unconventional scoring system-- there was a lot to like for Mountaineer fans who attended or watched the game. Here are five observations that I took away from the
WVU’s secondary a work in progress
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 Pro Day Results
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--The most recent graduates of the West Virginia football team put their skills on display for numerous NFL scouts and coaches on Friday for the school's annual pro day. Below are the full results: Christian Brown | DL 40-Yard Dash Bench Press (reps) Vertical Jump (in) Broad Jump (in) 3 Cone 20-Yard Shuttle 60-Yard Shuttle 5.32 34 26" 8'5" 7.89 4.64 -- Antonio Crawford | CB 40-Yard Dash Bench Press (reps) Vertical Jump (in) Broad
WVU’s secondary continues to flourish
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--Coming into this season, the West Virginia University football team had lots of questions regarding its secondary. The Mountaineers lost several key contributors from last season's team and had several new faces, some with limited playing time. "Obviously at corner we had no idea what we were going to do
WVU vs. BYU: The good, the bad and the ugly
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.---The West Virginia University football team improved to 3-0 on Saturday, defeating BYU 35-32 at Fed Ex Field in Landover, Maryland but the Mountaineers have a lot of room for improvement heading forward. For the second straight game mental miscues plagued WVU. The defense struggled with the pass rush, surrendering
WVU holds off BYU with 35-32 victory
LANDOVER, Md. -- The Mountaineers defense makes three crucial interceptions to hold off Brigham Young University in the 35-32 victory at Fed Ex Field in front of 38,207 fans. Offenses battled back-and-forth Saturday afternoon but ultimately the 4-1 BYU turnovers edged the Mountaineers to victory. The interceptions resulted in 56 yards by
WVU defense refocused after bye week
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
WVU’s Tyler stepping up strong
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
