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TBT, The Basketball Tournament, to proceed without fans

by Ashley O'Brien - May 28, 2020May 28, 2020 0334

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 0312

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 0389

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 0406

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 0490

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 0188

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 0308

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

Oakland looks to bolster secondary with addition of WVU’s Karl Joseph

by Shanna Rose - April 29, 2016April 29, 2016 0433

CHICAGO-- West Virginia University's hard-hitting Karl Joseph was selected 14th overall in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday by the Oakland Raiders. Joseph is a physical, smart, play-making safety who is a team player and plays with passion for the game. He is versatile enough to play in the

Tavon Austin trends upward as Rams move west

by Ashley O'Brien - March 30, 2016March 30, 2016 0318

Tavon Austin just finished his third year in the NFL, finishing a season with career highs in pass receptions and yards rushing. Austin made several big plays throughout the season for the Rams, plays reminiscent of his days wearing the old gold and blue for the Mountaineers. Now in the

Quick Hit: Charles Sims quietly closing in on 1,000

by Jeremy Simon - December 20, 2015December 20, 2015 0200

At 6-8 on the season the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are all but out of the playoff hunt. And while James Winston and Doug Martin have gotten most of the publicity this season it is Charles Sims who is turning heads. 30691