Russell Athletic Bowl – Blue Gold Sports

WVU’s season shouldn’t be defined by disappointing ending

by Shanna Rose - December 30, 2016 0249

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--Miami outmanned 14th-ranked West Virginia University in the Russell Athletic Bowl on Wednesday, cruising to a 31-14 victory. Despite the disappointing loss, the Mountaineers had one of their best seasons in head coach Dana Holgorsen's tenure. The program took strides in the right direction. "We got beat by a good football

WVU’s offense to face tough test against Miami

by Shanna Rose - December 28, 2016 0248

ORLANDO, Florida--West Virginia University's offense will face a tough test on Wednesday night when the Mountaineers face former Big East foe Miami in the Russell Athletic Bowl at Camping World Stadium. WVU’s offense averages 506.9 yards per game and it's rushing offense ranks 18th in the country, averaging 239.5 rushing yards.

Coach Holgorsen looks to reach eleven wins to end season

by Ashley O'Brien - December 27, 2016 0223

The West Virginia Mountaineers are in full bowl preparedness mode in Orlando on the eve of the Russell Athletic Bowl. Tuesday afternoon was Coach Holgorsen's final press conference before the Mountaineers hope to overcome the Miami Hurricanes. During the press conference luncheon, Coach Holgorsen spoke with confidence on how his team

WVU’s Howard ready to end bittersweet career on top

by Shanna Rose - December 27, 2016 0415

ORLANDO, Fla.--West Virginia University's Skyler Howard will play his final game as a Mountaineer on Wednesday evening in the Russell Athletic Bowl against the Miami Hurricanes. The journey has been one full of ups and downs for the senior but at the end of the day he has amplified the toughness

Coach Holgorsen prepares the Mountaineers for bowl game

by Ashley O'Brien - December 19, 2016December 18, 2016 0253

Coach Holgorsen addressed the media Friday afternoon in preparation for West Virginia's appearance in the Russell Athletic Bowl versus the Miami Hurricanes. As he as done all season, Coach Holgorsen is preparing his team for the task at hand, and making sure the focus and priority is beating a very

All signs point to Cactus Bowl for West Virginia

by Jeremy Simon - December 6, 2015December 6, 2015 0263

Remember that article I wrote just a few days ago complaining about how the NCAA bowl eligibility ruling could hurt West Virginia, specifically in terms of location? If you didn't read it you can do so here. But honestly there is no point to do so now. Kansas State's Morgan

WVU may get short end of the deal in NCAA bowl eligibility ruling

by Jeremy Simon - November 30, 2015November 30, 2015 03092

Everyone saw the problem coming, there are a record 40 college bowl games this post season and not enough eligible teams to fill them. As of today there are only 75 bowl eligible teams in Division 1. With 80 total slots available the NCAA decided to restructure their standards for