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Is WVU’s receiving corps too much for BYU?

by Shanna Rose - September 24, 2016September 24, 2016 090

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--Over the last several years, the West Virginia University football team has became known for its speedy wide receivers. The Mountaineers have put Tavon Austin, Stedman Bailey, Kevin White and Mario Alford in the NFL. This season's squad has animated talent in Shelton Gibson, Ka'Raun White, Daikiel Shorts and Jovon

WVUPros: Could Tavon Austin make or break your fantasy team?

by Ashley O'Brien - September 7, 2016September 7, 2016 080

Fantasy football has long been an extra special way for football fans to watch and get "involved" with NFL games. Granted, there tends to be a good amount of fantasy football leagues where money is at stake, but it gives people a whole other reason to watch NFL games. West Virginia's

Could Tavon Austin become key offensive leader for the Rams?

by Ashley O'Brien - August 24, 2016 092

Tavon Austin is going into his contract season with the newly transplanted Los Angeles Rams. For the receiver, this is the year to shine. This is the year for Austin to highlight the speed, agility and accuracy he brought to the Mountaineers every Saturday in college. As the Rams have had

WVUPros NFL preseason week two preview

by Ashley O'Brien - August 17, 2016August 18, 2016 096

Thursday night brings the start of the second week of preseason football, meaning the regular season is right around the corner. Thursday night's games have several opportunities for WVUPros match ups, as do the rest of weekend's games. In a match-up of WVUPros, Thursday night brings Raiders Bruce Irvin and Karl

NFL training camp tidbits

by Jeremy Simon - August 1, 2016August 1, 2016 089

WIth training camps now open throughout the NFL WVUPros gives you tidbits on Mountaineers in the NFL. - JT Thomas (hamstring) started Giants training camp on the PUP list. He was seen working on the sidelines today. Could be close to a return. - Tennesse Titans Quinton Spain has lined up as the starting left

Stedman Bailey: Once a Mountaineer, always a Mountaineer

by Ashley O'Brien - July 23, 2016 0136

Record-setting receiver Stedman Bailey made a visit to the low country of Charleston, South Carolina on Friday, July 22 for a meet and greet at the Charleston Sports Pub. We sat down with Bailey and talk about his return to West Virginia, what he thinks of the coming season and

Tavon Austin has fifth year contract option exercised

by Ashley O'Brien - May 6, 2016 079

Tavon Austin now knows he will be continuing his NFL journey with the Los Angeles Rams through the 2017 season. Just this week, Austin saw the Rams office exercising his fifth-year contract extension option as the team prepares for the upcoming season. With the Rams drafting quarterback Jared Goff as the

WVU’s Crest looking to become a game changer

by Shanna Rose - April 6, 2016April 6, 2016 0106

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--William Crest came to West Virginia University as a highly regarded four-star dual threat quarterback but he has never quite been able to grasp a hold of a starting role. Since things haven't panned out for the 6-foot-2, 210-pound redshirt sophomore, he did what anyone that just wants to get

Tavon Austin trends upward as Rams move west

by Ashley O'Brien - March 30, 2016March 30, 2016 0114

Tavon Austin just finished his third year in the NFL, finishing a season with career highs in pass receptions and yards rushing. Austin made several big plays throughout the season for the Rams, plays reminiscent of his days wearing the old gold and blue for the Mountaineers. Now in the

Time for a new receiver to shine

by Shanna Rose - August 5, 2015August 5, 2015 184

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.-- West Virginia University has been put on the map because of a talented core of wide receivers over the last few years. With camp underway, the unproven group of receivers have a tall task of replacing Kevin White and Mario Alford. Why should it be a tough task for