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Vic Koenning issues statement after being placed on Administrative Leave

by Ashley O'Brien - June 25, 2020June 25, 2020 1957

Morgantown, W.VA. - Midday Tuesday, safety Kerry "KJ" Martin Jr. posted several photos of statements to his Twitter and various social media accounts. Martin was erring his side of a situation(s) that he has experienced with defensive coordinator Vic Koenning. The situation is being handled internally through West Virginia University

Statement from WVU Director of Athletics Shane Lyons

by Ashley O'Brien - June 23, 2020June 23, 2020 0988

"I want to thank Kerry Martin for having the courage to bring his concerns to light. We will not tolerate any form of racism, discrimination or bias on our campus, including our athletic programs. Coach Vic Koenning has been placed on administrative leave effective immediately, and the department will work with the

WVU coaches and players preview Texas Tech matchup

by Shanna Rose - November 5, 2019November 6, 2019 0580

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.-- West Virginia coaches and players talk about Saturday's showdown against Texas Tech. https://youtu.be/oOOtFerDF5E https://youtu.be/dcgvdefFWk4 https://youtu.be/DhrKFyj29jo Cover Photo Credit: Jeff Ruff, BGS

Following Baylor loss, Brown holds responsibility for blunder on himself

by Ashley O'Brien - November 3, 2019November 3, 2019 01357

Waco, TX. - The Thursday night Halloween massacre in Waco is now several days behind the Mountaineers, but for many the loss still stings. The Mountaineers lost to the undefeated Baylor Bears 17-14 and days later, one play still stings for many. Probably for no one more than head coach

Neal Brown has ‘special’ talent in Tykee Smith

by Will Aldrich - October 10, 2019October 10, 2019 01458

MORGANTOWN W.Va- Prior to the Texas Longhorns coming to town, it was announced that senior Safety JoVanni Stewart had decided to sit out the rest of the season, utilize the four-game redshirt rule, and ultimately transfer from the West Virginia football program, opening up a golden opportunity for true freshman

WVU coaches and players preview Texas

by Shanna Rose - October 1, 2019October 1, 2019 0715

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.-- Check out what players and coaches have to say about Saturday's matchup against Texas. https://youtu.be/P7LtgB-CU4Q https://youtu.be/5gzSoRkB8dI https://youtu.be/-sIOeU9SD_0 https://youtu.be/Ie9WxijM3uo https://youtu.be/9ekszW9_t7I https://youtu.be/2KqS82JFf40 https://youtu.be/8Yw3tSpRZlU Cover Photo Credit: Kelsie LeRose, BGS

With the first Koenning vs. Koenning matchup, an old family affair will be reignited in Lawrence

by Will Aldrich - September 19, 2019September 19, 2019 01229

“It's kind of a long story,” West Virginia defensive coordinator responded when asked about his relation to Kansas offensive coordinator Les Koenning. “I've got three sons. Most everybody that's got boys knows they tend to fight a little bit when they get a little older. How the story goes -- back

Coaches encourage football team to “do their job.”

by Shanna Rose - September 11, 2019September 12, 2019 01172

MARTINSBURG -- "Do your job." That is one of many messages the WVU football coaching staff is preaching to their team after the disappointing loss to Missouri on Saturday. Defensive Coordinator Vic Koenning said he saw the team do things in the game he had never seen them do in practice. "We had

WVU coaches and players preview NC State

by Shanna Rose - September 10, 2019September 10, 2019 0795

Check out what West Virginia coaches and players had to say after Saturday's disappointing loss to Missouri and heading into this week's game against NC State. https://youtu.be/l1xc2tHJuSc https://youtu.be/37KuJqpwBaw https://youtu.be/VmX2B2qELqQ https://youtu.be/Kaqnvvqrouk https://youtu.be/86-8vxb87Bg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvPwl8BZVj8 https://youtu.be/LvPwl8BZVj8 Cover Photo Credit: Shanna Rose, BGS

WVU’s Taijh Alston ready for new beginning

by Shanna Rose - August 23, 2019August 24, 2019 01565

MORGANTOWN, W.Va--Three years ago Taijh Alston chose East Carolina over West Virginia but a twist of fate landed him in the Mountain State now. Alston committed to play for the Pirates but a knee injury sidelined him just days before the season began. After redshirting at ECU, 6-foot-2, 264-pound defensive lineman decided