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Karl Joseph makes play of game in Browns playoff loss

by Ashley O'Brien - January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 0651

The Cleveland Browns were one possession away from going to this year's AFC Championship game on Sunday in Kansas City. Just a week out from the Browns beating the Steelers, the Cleveland Browns were four quarters away from going to the conference championship against the Buffalo Bills. In a game

Seahawks’ Bruce Irvin done for season after Sunday’s injury

by Ashley O'Brien - September 22, 2020July 26, 2021 0641

Seattle, WA. - West Virginia alum Bruce Irvin has reunited with the Seattle Seahawks this season, playing in the team's victory over the New England Patriots Sunday night. During Sunday night's victory, the linebacker went down late in the game with an injury - learn here about personal injury

Mountaineers in the NFL

by Ashley O'Brien - August 6, 2020August 4, 2020 0529

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

TBT, The Basketball Tournament, to proceed without fans

by Ashley O'Brien - May 28, 2020May 28, 2020 0955

The Basketball Tournament, "TBT," has made a name for its summer tournament over the last several years, especially with West Virginia basketball fans nationwide. Former Mountaineers have made a team for the tournament, Team Best Virginia, and were excited to play in front of local West Virginia fans in Charleston,

Geno Smith signs one-year deal, returns to Seattle

by Ashley O'Brien - May 18, 2020May 18, 2020 0670

Seattle, WA. - Quarterback Geno Smith has had a tumultuous time in the NFL over the last several years. From a starting position, to time not playing, to free agency the quarterback has struggled to find his true home in the NFL. Over the weekend, it was announced that Smith

Karl Joseph signs with the Browns, heads to Cleveland

by Ashley O'Brien - March 20, 2020March 20, 2020 0680

Cleveland, OH. - NFL teams around the country have been busy making roster moves this week, with the 2020 NFL Draft scheduled for the end of April. Safety Karl Joseph has agreed to a one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns this week; leaving the Oakland Raiders. Joseph has been with the

Bruce Irvin returns to NFL home

by Ashley O'Brien - March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 0798

Seattle, WA. - NFL defensive end and record-setting Mountaineer Bruce Irvin is heading back to his 'home' in the NFL, where his career all began. Irvin announced on Twitter Wednesday that he is returning to the Seattle Seahawks. https://twitter.com/BIrvin_WVU11/status/1240400725055848454 Irvin was drafted 15th overall in the 2012 NFL Draft by the

Mountaineer Nick Kwiatkoski signs with Las Vegas Raiders

by Ashley O'Brien - March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 0856

Las Vegas, NV. - In a time when a vast majority of sports fans were gearing up for the 2020 NCAA Tournament, those same are now looking to off-field and off-court happenings for their excitement. The latest for West Virginia fans? Mountaineers alum Nick Kwiatkoski has signed with the Las

Jevon Carter solidifies role with Phoenix Suns

by Ashley O'Brien - March 11, 2020March 11, 2020 0458

Phoenix, AZ. - Point guard Jevon Carter will go down as one of West Virginia's fan favorites for years to come. Carter has spent the last several years showcasing his hard work and treadmill mentality throughout the NBA and now the time has come for that hard work to pay

Quick Hit: Wendell Smallwood signs contract with Philadelphia

by Shanna Rose - May 4, 2016May 4, 2016 0814

PHILADELPHIA--Less than a week after being drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles, former West Virginia University running back Wendell Smallwood inked his contract with the team. Philadelphia drafted Smallwood during the fifth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday afternoon. The 2015 Big 12 leading rusher and four other draft picks signed with the