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Report: Marshall list consists of current and former WVU coaches

by Jeremy Simon - January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 04051

Marshall announced on Monday that they will be forming a search committee to help identify potential replacements for Doc Holliday who announced that same day that his contract with the University will be allowed to expire at the end of June 2021. While what happens at Marshall rarely affects WVU,

WVU Out Runs Wolfpack in Second Half

by Layne Sheppard - September 14, 2019September 14, 2019 0920

NC State rolled into Morgantown on a beautiful fall day, setting the scene for a Big 12 vs ACC showdown. Head Coach Dave Doeren's Wolfpack came in 2-0 after demolishing their previous opponents. Led by a stifling defense, they held both East Carolina and Western Carolina out of the end

N.C. State game brings Gibson back home

by Ashley O'Brien - September 13, 2019September 13, 2019 0801

Morgantown, W.Va. - The theme of returning home has rang true for all three of West Virginia's non-conference games thus far in the 2019 season. The season opener against James Madison brought home head coach Curt Cignetti to Morgantown. The first road trip, against the Missouri Tigers, allowed Chase Behrndt

Country Roads Podcast: Missouri Recap, Tony Gibson’s Return and NC State Preview

by Layne Sheppard - September 13, 2019September 13, 2019 0568

In this edition of the "Country Roads Podcast," host Layne Sheppard, breaks down the ugly loss in Columbia, Missouri, the return of former Defensive Coordinator Tony Gibson and previews the match up with the NC State Wolfpack. iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-roads-podcast/id1442154870#episodeGuid=tag%3Asoundcloud%2C2010%3Atracks%2F680334146 Sound Cloud https://soundcloud.com/layne-sheppard/missouri-recap-tony-gibsons-return-and-nc-state-preview

Notebook: Bailey, Battle and Daniels making impressions at corner

by Shanna Rose - August 3, 2017 0840

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--Heading into the season, an area of concern for WVU was its secondary but rest assured the defensive backs are progressing. "Our corners have had a few good practices, especially Hakeem Bailey," defensive coordinator Tony Gibson said. "He's a guy that keeps making play after play. He's got some picks.

WVU undervalued in Big 12 media poll… again

by Ashley O'Brien - July 13, 2017July 13, 2017 0549

College football is less than two months away. This is the time of year that fans, players and coaches start to get excited knowing that they are still in the running for a National Title. It's also the time of year for the media preseason conference polls to roll out and that

Five Thoughts from the Spring Game and ESPN’s April Prediction

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by Ashley O'Brien - April 17, 2017 0870

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’s secondary a work in progress

by Shanna Rose - April 7, 2017 0691

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--After losing many key components to its secondary, the West Virginia University football team is once again in the rebuilding process. Three of the Mountaineers top four cornerbacks graduated and the biggest loss was Rasul Douglas, who led the team with eight interceptions and tied for the national lead. Senior Elijah

Football coaches and players continue to enjoy spring success

by Ashley O'Brien - April 6, 2017 0435

Tuesday afternoon several football coaches and players were available to address the media as the team's spring practices continue to go on. The players and coaches alike continue to speak positively about the team's advances and growth during practice, which one can hope would mean the team is getting an

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

by Shanna Rose - December 30, 2016 0460

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