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Former Mountaineer linemen making impact at next level

by Quinn Burkitt - January 18, 2022January 17, 2022 0176

The West Virginia football team has produced a number of professional football players over the years, but there is something about the offensive linemen that the Mountaineers have molded that is currently impacting the NFL. Over this past weekend of Wild Card games in the National Football League, there were three

West Virginia Mountaineers in the NFL playoffs

by Matt Natriello - January 14, 2022January 12, 2022 0476

The NFL season has ended, and with 19 Mountaineers appearing in games across the league, let’s take a look at which ones will be competing in the NFL playoffs. Rasul Douglas Rasul Douglas was picked up by the Green Bay Packers from the Arizona Cardinals practice squad on October 6th and he

Pro NFL Mountaineers Week 17

by Quinn Burkitt - January 4, 2022January 4, 2022 0469

Week 17 of the NFL regular season saw eight former Mountaineer football players play snaps for their respective teams on Sunday. Perhaps the most outstanding performance of the day was Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Kyzir White who collected 11 total tackles and five of his own in his team's win

Mountaineers in the NFL Week 13

by Quinn Burkitt - December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 0512

While there was a wide spread of professional football played over this past weekend, there were some former Mountaineers who helped contribute in their team’s performance in week 13. Tavon Austin – Jacksonville Jaguars WR Austin was active in Jacksonville’s stumble to the Rams on Sunday, making a lone reception for nine

Miles ‘Deuce’ McBride scores first career NBA points

by Wesley Shoemaker - November 26, 2021November 26, 2021 0855

Former West Virginia guard, and current New York Knicks guard Miles McBride scored his first career points on Friday night in the Knicks' 118-97 loss to the Phoenix Suns. McBride scored his first career basket and it was very Mountaineer-esque. McBride deflected a pass, then stealing the ball and driving

Karl Joseph makes play of game in Browns playoff loss

by Ashley O'Brien - January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 0970

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, 2020November 16, 2021 0853

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 0651

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 01072

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 0758

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