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57 WVU student-athletes named to 2023-24 Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team
A total of 762 student-athletes have been named to the 2023-24 Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team, which honors conference competitors who are new, including freshmen, at their respective league institution. Texas led the way with 81 honorees, while BYU followed with 73. A total of 88 student-athletes were nominated with...
Where Does Neal Brown Fall on List of Coaches Most Likely to Be Fired?
Neal Brown went from the hot seat to earning a contract extension thanks to a successful 2023 season, but how much job security does he actually have now?. While Brown is no longer at the top of the odds for the coach most likely to be fired first, his name still appears on the list. The betting odds for Brown as the first to be let go currently stand at 14/1, according to BetOnline.
WVU scientists taking a close look at what causes immune cells to attack the central nervous system
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WVDN) — A West Virginia University immunologist is exploring how the interaction between two types of immune cells within the central nervous system covering causes multiple sclerosis to develop. The findings could provide a pathway to new strategies for treating the disease and other neurological disorders. Currently, about 2.3 million people worldwide are diagnosed with MS, […] The post WVU scientists taking a close look at what causes immune cells to attack the central nervous system appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Mon County students excel in AP programs
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Advanced Placement program at Monongalia County Schools allows high school-level students to take entry-level college courses and earn college credit. Director of Assessment, Accountability, and School Counseling, Courtney Crawford, said in 2024, 718 students took more than 1,400 tests. The program includes seven subject areas...
WVU 4-Star Target Eric Reibe Reveals Timeline in Recruitment
Eric Reibe, 2025 four-star center, spoke with WV Sports Now last weekend after revealing his top 11 schools. Reibe included West Virginia with a group of Connecticut, Creighton, Harvard, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio State, Oregon and Stanford. Reibe, 7-foot, does not have any visits officially scheduled for the...
WVU fall camp preview: Tight Ends
It's about that time again, which is crazy because it feels like just yesterday I was writing the spring camp previews. Back then, football preparation was taking a backseat to the pending basketball coaching search. This time around, fall camp will be in the spotlight of the WVU sports world. Today we continue the position-by-position preview for preseason camp. The Mountaineers went 9-4 last season, including beating up on UNC in a bowl game that ended with Neal Brown being covered in mayonnaise. West Virginia football enters the 2024 season with significant wind in its sails, so fall camp should be particularly interesting to watch next month. At this current time, there is no media access schedule.
WVU president, others to travel to Mountain State communities
WHAT: West Virginia University leaders will join Mountaineer alumni, friends and supporters for events July 25-31 in Wood, Jackson, Kanawha, Monroe, Summers and Pocahontas counties. WHO: President Gordon Gee, WVU Alumni Association and other University representatives. WHEN AND WHERE:. Thursday, July 25. • 6-8 p.m. — Parkersburg Country Club, 4910...
Previewing Mountaineers in the AFC Conference
There are five veteran NFL players in the AFC who represent the old gold and blue. Worley is entering his ninth season in the NFL after being drafted in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers. The cornerback has played for six different teams throughout his NFL career, including three different teams during the 2020 season. However, after the Baltimore Ravens signed Worley for the second time in 2022, he’s worn purple ever since. He’s only appeared in 21 games in two seasons playing exclusively with the club, starting in three. In that time, he’s made 20 total tackles, one tackle for loss, and three pass deflections.
Q&A with WVU alumni Kathy Birri
Kathy Birri shares how The Chambers College’s Fully-Online Forensic and Fraud Examination program helped her reach her reach her goal of becoming a fraud investigator. Read her full story below and learn about our FFE program. Q: Where are you originally from and currently living?. A: I am originally...
3 Guys Before The Game – WVU Baseball Coach Steve Sabins Visits (Episode 562)
There’s a new man in charge of West Virginia University baseball. Steve Sabins has formally begun his new job as head coach, replacing Randy Mazey who retired after a record-setting season. Now what for Mountaineer baseball?. Hopefully, more of the same. Sabins has been instrumental in recruiting and day-to-day...
WVU Football commit Taylor Brown highlights
West Virginia's recruiting class vaulted up the 247Sports Team Rankings in the last few weeks. The Mountaineers have been adding pieces left and right and, sometimes when that happens, fans forget just what exactly they're getting with each new addition. Over the course of the next couple weeks, we're going to do a quick reminder by reposting some of the future of WVU Football and their highlight videos. Today? Upper Marlboro (MD) Dr. Henry Wise defensive lineman Taylor Brown.
West Virginia looking for best ways to get playmakers the ball
West Virginia led all power four football teams in rushing in 2023. The Mountaineers were at 228.9 yards per contest, pacing ahead of all but three teams total nationally. The offense relied on a pair of talented running backs in Jahiem White and CJ Donaldson to go along with the dual-threat abilities of quarterback Garrett Greene to create opportunities on the ground.
Morgantown Municipal Airport prepares for the return of Young Eagles Day
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW) is gearing up to host Young Eagles Day on Saturday, August 3, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Organized by MGW and local members of the Experimental Aircraft Association Inc. (EAA), this event will offer free airplane rides to children ages 8 to 17, with parental […]
WVU Football Recruits Confirmed to Visit This Week
In addition to preparing for fall camp ahead of the 2024 season, the WVU football coaching staff will welcome some recruits to campus this week. Below are the prospects who are confirmed to be visiting West Virginia in the coming days. Jayden Clark (2025 OL, OH) BACK in morgantown on...
Great Basketball Instruction Right Here in Morgantown
The Nate Smith Basketball School brings professional training to all. Young people in Morgantown who want to play basketball well have a great resource in the Nate Smith Basketball School on Green Bag Road. For over 20 years, Nate Smith has provided professional basketball instruction to students of all ages, regardless of skill level and experience.
The Shotgun/Throwdown (7/24/24): JJ Wetherholt officially signs with St. Louis, receives record-breaking bonus
Welcome to The Shotgun/Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup (that we didn’t already talk about in another article) with some sophomoric humor and daily distractions thrown in for good measure. And if there’s something we missed, be sure to talk about it in the comments. Programming Note:...
WVU athletes compete in Paris Olympics: Dates, times, where to watch
Starting this weekend, the world will have its eyes on Paris as 11,231 athletes compete in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. Of those 11,231 competitors, eight have ties to West Virginia University as current or former athletes or staff members. Here is a breakdown of each athlete and how you can watch these Mountaineers go […]
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