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WVU Defensive Starters as Recruits
West Virginia is just a few days away from fall camp and a little over a month away from week one of the 2024 season. Head coach Neal Brown and staff have assembled a roster that will look to compete in this new era of college football and the Big 12. Some players have been added through the transfer portal, while WVU has recruited most of them out of high school. The following will examine how the Mountaineers’ defensive starters stacked up as high school recruits according to 247Sports Composite.
Morgantown High School Specialist Aidan Stire Commits To WVU
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - West Virginia University snagged another home grown talent to sign on to the program as Morgantown High School Specialist Aidan Stire made his commitment public (via x) on Thursday afternoon. The 6′0 specialist was also showing off his skills in Clarksburg over the weekend in the...
Inside the Huddle stops in MOV
VIENNA — Mountaineer faithful gathered to give back on Saturday at Buzzie Dils Park at the annual Inside the Huddle event put on by the Boys and Girls Club of Parkersburg. Attendees enjoyed food catered by the North End Tavern and the opportunity to win raffle items. After the meal, Tony Caridi, the voice of the Mountaineers, talked to the audience about the state of college athletics, both across the country and particularly at West Virginia University.
Bart Mease Leads Kalkreuth Golf Tourney After Day One
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF)– After one day of the Kalkreuth Amateur Golf Tournament, Bart Mease leads the scoreboard at 4-under heading into the second (and final) round Sunday. Behind him is a 3-way tie for second between Howie Peterson, Kyle Wensel & Tanner Johnson at 3-under. One-stroke behind them is Joe Doerr.
Ohio Valley Zoo Awarded 21st Century Museum Professionals Program Grant
WHEELING, W.Va. — The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced that Oglebay’s Good Zoo, in collaboration with West Liberty University, is among the eight recipients of the esteemed 21st Century Museum Professionals Program (21MP) grant. According to IMLS officials, each awarded institution will receive up to $500,000 for projects aimed at providing professional […]
Mountaineer Brewfest hopes event will fund renovations, offer free housing for veterans
OHIO COUNTY, WV — The Mountaineer Brewfest committee began cleanup on the Helping Heroes building in Wheeling on Saturday. Their efforts are a part of the 10th annual Mountaineer Brewfest, as the nonprofit was chosen as this year's charity. All funds raised at the event will assist in renovating the Helping Heroes building.
Big Man One-on-Ones from WVU's final one day camp
West Virginia University held their final one-day camp of the summer on Thursday, with just over one hundred prospects making their way to Morgantown to take part in the event. Among them were a couple dozen offensive and defensive linemen, several of which were receiving serious interest from the Mountaineers. EerSports was there to take in the action and got some clips of the one-on-one battles between the big men at the event. Check it out in the video above.
Veterans Appreciation Ceremony honors service members throughout the Ohio Valley
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — The Undo’s Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival honored veterans throughout the area on Saturday during the Veterans Appreciation Ceremony. Organizations like the Moundsville Honor Guard and the Wheeling Vets Center’s Guitars for Vets were present to honor those who have fallen in service. “I’ve lost buddies overseas and it’s […]
West Virginia Basketball Welcomes Transfer Jake Auer: Scoring Stats & Collegiate Journey
West Virginia men’s basketball recently added fifth-year guard Jake Auer as a veteran walk-on, bringing collegiate experience and scoring prowess to the team. Auer played 95 games and started 49 at the NCAA Division 2 level, averaging 12.4 points per game in his sophomore season. He maintained a shooting...
DeVries hopeful timing of Italy trip works in Mountaineers’ favor
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — One week from today, West Virginia’s men’s basketball program will face outside competition for the first time under head coach Darian DeVries. The Mountaineers head to Italy on Wednesday and play their first of three games overseas August 3 at 12:30 p.m. ET against BC Zaligiris Kaunas-2 in Genoa.
Cam Fallon continuing to grow during the summer
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Cam Fallon has enjoyed a productive summer on the links. The Parkersburg South junior golfer is coming off a first place finish in the Boys 15-16 Division at the Callaway Junior Tour’s last stop at the Greenbrier Sporting Club. That win was his third of the year. He also placed third in the West Virginia Junior Amateur Championship earlier this month. Cam even qualified for the West Virginia Amateur Golf Championship back in May. He is happy with how well he’s performed and how comfortable he’s been on the courses these last few months.
Women’s basketball’s Sydney Shaw looks to make impact in first year
WVU Women’s Basketball junior guard Sydney Shaw spoke to media members alongside senior guard JJ Quinerly and junior guard Jordan Harrison after an open practice. Shaw averaged 6.6 points per game in her sophomore season at Auburn. She said that she looks forward to playing in Head Coach Mark Kellogg’s system at WVU.
2027 DE Anthony Sweeney Receives Offer from West Virginia After Big Man Camp Performance
2027 DE Anthony Sweeney from Olney (Md.) Good Counsel receives a scholarship offer from West Virginia, adding to his list of offers after standing out at a big man camp. Sweeney, at 6-foot-4 and 210 pounds, has received offers from schools like Florida, Miami, and Maryland. The offer from the Mountaineers was particularly exciting for him, coming right after the camp.
Reviewing the West Virginia four-star linemen and LB commits since 2002
WVSports.com takes a look back at the four-star linemen and linebacker commits on Rivals.com since 2002. How did they fare in Morgantown and how have the Mountaineers hit at the positions when it comes to the top rated?. We examine how it's turned out and how the Mountaineers have done...
Hunter Giacomo: George Washington LB Discusses WVU Walk-On Offer & Academic Plans
Hunter Giacomo, a linebacker from George Washington High School, received a preferred walk-on (PWO) offer from WVU despite not growing up as a fan of the team. Giacomo, in the class of 2025, impressed with 104 tackles, two sacks, and two interceptions, showcasing his skills during summer visits and camps. Although he was not initially a WVU fan, the in-state offer holds significance for him. Giacomo is considering academic scholarships that could potentially cover most or all of his schooling costs at WVU.
Neal Brown supports NFL-style changes in college football
Neal Brown is in favor of as many things that resemble the NFL in the game of college football as possible. So recent changes across the sport is something he certainly supports. The reason is simple, it makes the viewing experience more seamless for the average football fan and also...
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