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Neal Brown gives injury update on key starters

by Shanna Rose - October 23, 2019October 23, 2019 0699

MORGANTOWN -- Throughout the season, the Mountaineers have been dealing with the injury bug -- especially on the defense side of the ball -- and this week heading into the Thursday night Baylor matchup is no different At his weekly press conference Tuesday, Head Coach Neal Brown announced another blow to

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

by Shanna Rose - October 2, 2019October 2, 2019 0925

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 0387

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

Mark it Down: WVU Will Surprise the Naysayers this Season

by Ashley O'Brien - August 23, 2019August 23, 2019 05825

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

WVU’s Josh Chandler has ability to be a household name

by Shanna Rose - August 18, 2019August 17, 2019 0676

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--For West Virginia's Josh Chandler, all eyes are on him to be a standout in the Mountaineers' youthful defense. As a true freshman Chandler saw action in 12 games, mostly on special teams but he saw limited action at WILL linebacker. He had 14 tackles, including two forced fumbles. The WILL

WVU’s big brother program strives to help incoming freshman

by Shanna Rose - July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 0158

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.—Since coming to West Virginia, head coach Neal Brown has been about team bonding, family and implementing the Mountaineers' Big Brother program further adds to that. The program started this year and allows incoming freshman to be paired up with an upperclassman that knows the ropes. It helps make the

Mountaineers relish underdog role on gridiron

by Shanna Rose - July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 0196

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--On Wednesday the Big 12 Media Preseason Poll came out and West Virginia was picked to finish eighth while ESPN's Football Power Index has the Mountaineers listed as a favorite in just two games. It's a rebuilding year in Morgantown. Head coach Neal Brown took the reigns over in January. Superstar players

WVU not worried about recent transfers

by Shanna Rose - July 10, 2019July 10, 2019 0331

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--Over the summer the West Virginia football team suffered several transfers, some coming from big named players like Marcus Simms, Derrek Pitts and Kenny Robinson. While questions and concerns arise amongst fans, transfers are not uncommon in college athletics, especially after major changes. Losing teammates isn't easy for anyone but the Mountaineers

WVU football players talk summer workouts

by Shanna Rose - June 27, 2019 0297

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--Check out what members of the West Virginia football team had to say about summer workouts. https://youtu.be/cUt0Y2RDRbI https://youtu.be/vj9Halz1VHY https://youtu.be/vxiSeZD_g1M https://youtu.be/d6_QETbtDvQ https://youtu.be/z7Jk-bWgKio https://youtu.be/WiazUmR7Lts Cover Photo Credit: Shanna Rose, BGS