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
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WVU seniors prepare for home finale
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.-- On Saturday afternoon 21 seniors will bid ado to Milan Puskar Stadium when West Virginia University takes on Baylor on Senior Day. Those 21 seniors dedicated several years of their lives to the university and the state. They gave their blood, sweat and dedication to the football program. "We have
Justin Arndt prepares for final ride to a magical season
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--Many West Virginia boys dream of playing football at West Virginia University but not many get the opportunity. Justin Arndt was one of the ones. The Martinsburg native walked on to the football program in 2012 and worked hard to earn a starting position this fall. During his five year tenure at
Mountaineers Suffer Humbling Loss
It was said to be the biggest game at Mountaineer Field in over 20 years when the 14th ranked West Virginia Mountaineers hosted the ninth rated Oklahoma Sooners in a primetime contest on Saturday night. However, the players must have missed the memo. A true tale of two halves, the Sooners left Morgantown
Can WVU’s defense stop Texas running back D’Onta Foreman?
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.-- Last week against Texas Tech, D'Onta Foreman lit up the stats sheet when he rushed for 341 yards and three touchdowns in Texas' 45-37 win. The junior's stellar performance leaves teams wondering just how do you stop him. Easy. "Tackle him," WVU defensive line coach Bruce Tall said. Through eight games Foreman
WVU not defining itself by one loss
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--One loss doesn't define a football season, unless a team lets that loss defeat their hopes and dreams. That is not what the West Virginia University football team plans on doing. Last Saturday, the Mountaineers fell in Stillwater 37-20 to Oklahoma State, suffering their first loss of the season. But the Mountaineers
WVU’s defense faces another challenge against TCU
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 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
