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
Tag: Noble Nwachukwu
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 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
Mountaineer Madness Autograph Extravaganza
When: March 11, 2017 Doors open 11:00 Event starts 12:00 Noon Where: Spors Fanz 105 Liberty Square, Teays Valley, WV What: Mountaineer Madness 2017 Autograph Extravaganza is returning to Teays Valley for 2017. Fans may bring their own items or purchase items from Sports Fanz to be signed by several WVU standout
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 Fall Camp Update: All eyes on the quarterback and receiving corps
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--As the second week of Fall Camp is underway, Dana Holgorsen met with members of the media on Tuesday afternoon and discussed the West Virginia University football team's progress. Another player out for the season is freshman cornerback Jake Long, who suffered a shoulder injury and needs surgery. “Maybe could have
WVU’s Nwachukwu named to Bednarik Award watch list
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--West Virginia University's Noble Nwachukwu was named to the 22nd annual Bednarik Award Watch List on Tuesday. The Bednarik Award has been presented to the College Defensive Player of the Year since 1995. Chuck Bednarik, former standout at Penn and with the Philadelphia Eagles, is a member of both the College Football
Small things matter for WVU football during summer workouts
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.—Summer has arrived but that doesn’t mean the West Virginia University football team is lounging by a pool. Instead it is strength and conditioning time during these dog days of summer. Conditioning is an aspect of sports, particularly football, which people often overlook. However, if teams aren't properly conditioned, it could
Holgorsen, WVU not taking Kansas lightly
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--After a difficult month of October, The West Virginia University football team is back on the winning side of things. The Mountaineers will travel to Lawrence, Kansas to take on the Jayhawks on Saturday. While Kansas hasn’t won a game this season, head coach Dana Holgorsen knows its important for