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West Virginia Unveils New Football Locker Room

by Ashley O'Brien - August 13, 2020August 12, 2020 0259

Morgantown, W.VA. - At a time when the world needs normalcy and things to look forward to, Neal Brown's crew got just that Tuesday after day two of camp. The West Virginia football team got to see the unveiling of their new locker room and it did not disappoint. https://twitter.com/WVUfootball/status/1293328845085372419 https://twitter.com/WVUfootball/status/1293336717492133895 https://twitter.com/WVUfootball/status/1293336724324720643 Players

Six Home Dates Highlight Updated 2020 Football Schedule

by Ashley O'Brien - August 12, 2020August 12, 2020 0235

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (August 12, 2020) – West Virginia University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Shane Lyons, in conjunction with the Big 12 Conference, has announced the updated 2020 football schedule. “When the Big 12 announced a revised 10-game season, we knew that the schedule would change and there would be some flexibility built in

Big 12 to Continue Fall Sports

by Ashley O'Brien - August 12, 2020August 12, 2020 0167

IRVING, Texas – (August 12, 2020) - The Big 12 Board of Directors last evening agreed to proceed with plans for the fall sports’ seasons. “The Board continues to believe that the health and well-being of our student-athletes must guide all decisions” commented Board of Directors Chairman and TCU Chancellor Victor Boschini. “To that

Reports from Tuesday’s Big 12 Meeting: Football Moves Forward

by Ashley O'Brien - August 12, 2020August 12, 2020 0232

Read the title. Take a huge sigh of relief. For now. For this writer, Tuesday was not only a day full of waiting games on the football watch, but also her birthday. I won't tell you how many candles I blew out (safely, at home with my bubble) nor will

Big 12 Athletic Directors to meet on Tuesday, Decision on Football Imminent

by Ashley O'Brien - August 11, 2020August 10, 2020 0416

Late Sunday afternoon into early evening, social media was abuzz with the tweets about an "emergency meeting" of the Power 5 conference commissioners. Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby addressed several members of the media following the meeting to set the record straight and provide some insight as to what is

Brown’s Goal of Stay Well, Get Ready the Motto for Fall Camp

by Ashley O'Brien - August 10, 2020August 10, 2020 0203

Morgantown, W.VA. - Monday afternoon felt almost back to business for the Mountaineers as head football coach Neal Brown addressed the media via Zoom following the first day of fall camp. Coach Brown's media address emphasized his goal for the weeks leading up to the season. "Stay Well, Get Ready"

Mountaineer Mascot to serve through 2021-2022 school year

by Ashley O'Brien - August 10, 2020August 10, 2020 0265

Morgantown, W.VA. - The role of the Mountaineer mascot is highly regarded at West Virginia University, and throughout the State of West Virginia. Donning the buckskins is a right afforded to just a few and a treasured year for that lucky person. The role of Mountaineer this year is a

College Athletes take to social media with #WeWantToPlay

by Ashley O'Brien - August 10, 2020August 10, 2020 0235

Amidst all of the angst and unknown on Sunday night about football in the fall, a bright spot emerged on social media from those who should very much have a say in the fall season. The players. Across the country, college football players from all over the nation, all conferences,

Fall Football is Back, with a New Normal

by Ashley O'Brien - August 10, 2020August 10, 2020 0319

Morgantown, W.VA. - The day that so many, none more than the Mountaineers themselves, have been been waiting for since March 12 is here. West Virginia's football team starts fall camp today. Cue the "Simple Gifts," "Seven Nation Army" and some "Country Roads" from home just to feel those football

Mountaineers in the NFL

by Ashley O'Brien - August 6, 2020August 4, 2020 0296

As the 2020-2021 NFL season training camp starts and players's report date, August 11, is just a a week away; we thought we would give you a quick roster of where to find your favorite Mountaineers in the NFL this fall. This list may still change and become more