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Neal Brown, Graham Harrell speak on bringing a new offense to Morgantown

by Aaron Parker - January 23, 2022January 23, 2022 01854

In 2021, WVU’s offense did not turn many heads. Other than star running back Leddie Brown rushing for over 1,000 yards, there was not a ton of success or excitement, except for a couple games here and there. That all could change, as head coach Neal Brown went out and

What Neal Brown had to say following loss to Minnesota

by Quinn Burkitt - December 29, 2021December 29, 2021 02493

The West Virginia football team fell to Minnesota in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl last night and head coach Neal Brown met with the media following the game to discuss his team's performance and their season as a whole. Brown first gave credit to Minnesota and talked about how they played

Guaranteed Rate Bowl: Three things to watch for

by Quinn Burkitt - December 28, 2021December 28, 2021 0426

Tonight, West Virginia football heads into battle against Minnesota. There are a number of storylines surrounding this matchup but before kickoff, here are three main things about the game to watch out for. Minnesota offensive line stacking up against West Virginia’s defensive front The Golden Gophers have rushed the ball most effectively

Guaranteed Rate Bowl: Brown and Fleck both continuing to prove themselves at the highest level

by Wesley Shoemaker - December 22, 2021December 22, 2021 02909

On Dec. 28 when Minnesota and West Virginia take the field against each other, the two coaches leading their teams will be West Virginia's Neal Brown and Minnesota's PJ Fleck. Unlike some, both Brown and Fleck started at smaller group of five schools and have worked their way up to

Neal Brown: Quick hits on Minnesota, thoughts on Leddie, goals for the bowl game, WVU’s progression

by Wesley Shoemaker - December 17, 2021December 17, 2021 01024

As West Virginia prepares to face off against Minnesota in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl on Dec. 28, West Virginia head coach Neal Brown discussed some quick hitters on Minnesota as a whole, goals for the bowl game, and continuing to move forward as a program. Minnesota West Virginia's opponent in the

Going Bowling: WVU rushing attack secures bowl eligibility

by Wesley Shoemaker - November 27, 2021November 27, 2021 0633

West Virginia clinched their second straight bowl appearance, as the Mountaineers defeated Kansas 34-28 and secure bowl eligibility. West Virginia (6-6, 4-5 Big 12) running backs Leddie Brown and Tony Mathis combined for 274 yards, and West Virginia scored three first half touchdowns and the defense forced two interceptions en

Neal Brown and Players Speak on Big Win Against Texas

by Aaron Parker - November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 0454

Saturday’s win against Texas was key for WVU, as it keeps the Mountaineers’ bowl hopes alive, and also sent off the 2021 senior class in style. This was head coach Neal Brown’s first victory against the Longhorns, as the Mountaineers fell just shy of a victory in both 2019 and 2020. Here’s what

Neal Brown Discusses Texas Victory

by Quinn Burkitt - November 20, 2021November 20, 2021 0720

The West Virginia football team kept their bowl games hopes alive on Saturday afternoon when the team edged out Texas in their home finale, 31-23. Mountaineer head coach Neal Brown met with the media following the game to break down the action and interpret the game how he saw it. Brown began

Neal Brown Discusses Texas Week with Home Finale Looming

by Quinn Burkitt - November 16, 2021November 16, 2021 0672

During West Virginia head football coach Neal Brown's weekly Tuesday press conference, the coach discussed a variety of topics including last weekend’s blunders to Kansas State, the team’s current depth as well as this weekend’s final home matchup of the season with Texas. Brown began the day discussing last weekend’s issues

WR Sam Brown Enters Name in Transfer Portal

by Aaron Parker - November 11, 2021November 11, 2021 0544

On Thursday, WVU wideout Sam Brown has officially entered his name in the NCAA transfer portal. https://twitter.com/playboisammy/status/1458901312792408071?s=20 Brown, a redshirt freshman, played in seven games in the 2020 season and started one of them. In those seven games, Brown racked up eight catches for 92 yards, with a long of 22 yards. In the 2021 season, however, Brown