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Wren Baker Shows Off WVU Helmets as Home Decor
West Virginia’s athletic director isn’t shy about his passion for football helmets. Baker posted his personal collection of West Virginia football helmets on social media tonight, as he uses it to decorate his home. The left column features a white helmet with the state logo on it, a...
West Virginia RB White looking for even bigger leap in year two
Jahiem White made his snaps count in year one. The true freshman only played a total of 275 offensive snaps but turned that into a productive line. White rushed 109 times for 842 yards and 4 touchdowns which boils down to an average of 7.7 yards per attempt. He also hauled in 5 catches for 125 yards and 2 more scores.
Sports in extreme heat: How high school athletes can safely prepare for the start of practice, and the warning signs of heat illness
(MORGANTOWN, WV) High school sports teams start practices soon in what has been an extremely hot summer in much of the country. Now, before they hit the field, is the time for athletes to start slowly and safely building up strength and stamina.
Photos from WVU's first TBT game
Photos from West Virginia's first TBT game as they prepare for Game No. 2. Best Virginia defeated Brotherly Love Pro Am on Saturday afternoon and, now, the Mountaineer-centric team will play their second round game this evening. Before that tips off, check out a few photos of the boys from Day One.
Best Virginia blasts Brotherly Love in The Basketball Tournament opening-round game
For Wesley Harris and Esa Ahmad, Saturday afternoon's opening round matchup in the 2024 edition of The Basketball Tournament (TBT) must have felt like a redemption of sorts. The last time the pair donned the Mountaineer gold-and-blue, they found themselves unceremoniously dismissed from the program. Likely, many thought it would be the last they'd hear of the troubled pair of athletes as West Virginia fans.
Former WVU shooter Mary Tucker takes aim at the gold in Paris
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A National Champion shooter at West Virginia University will make a second attempt at shooting for gold in the upcoming Paris Olympic Games. Mary Tucker, who spent her last two seasons of NCAA Rifle in Morgantown, will shoot the smallbore, air rifle, and mixed team events at the Paris games. It’s Tucker’s second Olympics. She qualified for all three events in Tokyo as well.
Exploring WVU Football’s Top Records
With football season around the corner, let’s look back at the legends who paved the foundation of West Virginia’s football program. Avon Cobourne begins our look into the record books, as he holds records in three rushing categories. The WVU Sports Hall of Famer is the all-time leader in rushing yards (5164), rushes (1050), and 100-yard rushing games (28).
2026 DB Rutledge has strong trip to West Virginia
Middletown (De.) 2026 defensive back Dorian Rutledge came back to West Virginia for the 7-on-7 tournament and was able to get another in-depth look at the program. Rutledge, 6-foot-3, 180-pounds, was impressed by the experience and also received strong feedback from the coaches after his performance on the field. “I...
West Virginia is pleased with the progress of OL Johnny Williams
West Virginia has high hopes for the future redshirt freshman offensive tackle Johnny Williams. Williams played just 47 snaps across four games last season in order to preserve a year of eligibility but caught the attention of the coaching staff for several reasons. One is just his sheer physical size,...
Former Mountaineer Expresses Real Confidence in WVU as Response to Virtual Title
A former Mountaineer replied with his own thoughts about WVU posting an image of West Virginia winning a virtual Big 12 title. “Might look like a game to some but just wait til the real thing happens,” said Davoan Hawkins on X (formerly Twitter). It’s safe to say Hawkins believes in his old teammates and thinks highly of the Mountaineers in 2024.
The Shotgun/Throwdown (7/19/24): New look Best Virginia begins run for $1 million this weekend
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:...
Photos: Bridgeport Post 68 Falls to Morgantown in Area 2 Championship; Both Advance to States
Morgantown Post 2 defeated Bridgeport Post 68, 13-3, on Friday in the American Leagion Baseball Area 2 Tournament Friday at West Virginia Wesleyan in Buckhannon. Both teams however advance to the state tournament in Martinsburg which is set to begin on Thursday. Post 68, now 18-13, picked up a 7-1...
Former WVU Forward Commits to Fairmont State
Former WVU forward Taj Thweatt announced on Sunday night that he’s committing to Fairmont State. Thweatt entered the transfer portal this spring after two years at Temple and will now play college basketball once again in the state of West Virginia. Since transferring from West Virginia in 2022, Thweatt...
Reviewing the West Virginia four-star pass-catching commits since 2002
WVSports.com takes a look back at the four-star pass-catching commits on Rivals.com since 2002. How did they fare in Morgantown and how have the Mountaineers hit at the position when it comes to the top-rated?. We examine how it's turned out and how the Mountaineers have done with pass catchers.
2026 DB Omari Bledsoe talks West Virginia, visit plans
Murfreesboro (Tn.) Oakland 2026 cornerback Omari Bledsoe has several schools standing out at this stage but knows one for sure will be getting a visit this fall. Bledsoe, 6-foot-4, 180-pounds, has collected offers from West Virginia, TCU, Michigan State, Miami (Fla.), Kansas and several others but has a few schools out of that list sticking out.
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