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Popular college sports account gives WVU football 12-0 ceiling
Big Game Boomer, a college sports account that has accumulated over two hundred thousand followers across Instagram and X, gave West Virginia football a 12-0 ceiling and 5-7 floor in a post made Thursday. For those who are unaware, ceiling and floors are prediction of a team’s ability. For example,...
WVU Medicine increases support for second annual community walk for Type 1 Diabetes
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVU Medicine had an extensive presence at this year’s Breakthrough T1D Walk, held Aug. 17 at the Mylan Park Track and Field Complex in Morgantown. WVU Medicine Children’s served as presenting sponsor, and the event was planned by volunteers from the WVU Medicine Diabetes Education Center and WVU Medicine Children’s. In addition, representatives from adult endocrinology were on hand to help educate the public.
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The Smoking Musket has the distinction of being one of the more well-known entities in a West Virginia Mountaineers market that is as saturated as it gets as it pertains to blogs and outlets covering the team. We are extremely proud of what we have built here, but it is...
Crafting the 2024 WVU offensive depth chart: Final volume
As WVSports.com does leading up to the season, we take a look at what we project the West Virginia offensive depth chart to look like in 2024. With the early signing period, early enrollment, the late signing day, spring ball, and summer and now fall camp in the books we look at how the depth chart on offense projects heading into the season.
What's the current state of the SPUR position for WVU?
For the past four years, Jared Bartlett had been a regular in the "bandit/spur/edge rusher" room for West Virginia University. The fifth-year senior graduated and transferred to Big 12 Conference mate Cincinnati, and the Mountaineers have replaced him with a two-headed monster of Tyrin Bradley and Ty French. Bradley spent parts of last season relieving Bartlett, and often times performed even better than his elder position mate. How are things looking now? Outside linebackers coach Victor Cabral shares the latest on the room.
Rasheed Marshall Honored with His Image Added to Stadium Concourse
Beyond an upcoming Hall of Fame induction, Rasheed Marshall will be forever immortalized with an image in the Milan Puskar Stadium concourse area. Marshall, who now serves as the director of player relations, was surprised with the image as part of a video released on social media on Thursday. In...
WVU Football players to watch in 2024
With the Mountaineers gearing up for the start of the 2024 college football season, several new faces have the chance to make a name for themselves on the field. Here are a few new players who could make a major impact for the Mountaineers this season:. Day Day Farmer. Mountaineer...
The Shotgun/Throwdown (8/23/24): Navarro’s hat trick secures season-opening win for WVU soccer
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. FOOTBALL. Former...
Local restaurant opens new location in Star City
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - A local restaurant has opened up a second location in Morgantown. Mountain State Brewing Company’s new Star City location makes the fifth location for the restaurant in the area. Other locations are located in Morgantown, Bridgeport, Thomas and Deep Creek, Maryland. The new Star City...
Downtown Morgantown bar fuels patrons’ ‘Pour Choices’
A new bar and restaurant dubbed “Pour Choices Pub & Grub” opened its doors to Downtown Morgantown on Aug. 17. Located at 227 Chestnut St., the pub offers patrons a calm and cool atmosphere, neighboring music venue 123 Pleasant St., according to owner Jamel Smalls. “We're open to...
Morgantown begins demolition of more than 50 structures
Over the next 2-3 weeks, Morgantown Area Partnership (MAP) will demolish 58 structures across nine and a half acres of property to develop the East End Village project, and on Thursday, an event was held to mark it's beginning.
WVU men’s soccer forward Marcus Caldeira named to MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List
Junior West Virginia University men’s soccer forward Marcus Caldeira is one of 16 players in Division I men’s college soccer to be nominated for the MAC Hermann Trophy. The award is considered “the nation’s highest individual honor” by the United Soccer Coaches. For Caldeira, the...
Bob Huggins donates $380k to Mon Health Cancer Center
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Former WVU men’s basketball coach Bob Huggins donated $380,000 to the Mon Health Cancer Center in support of cancer care services Thursday morning. Huggins announced the donation earlier this year at the 2024 Bob Huggins Fish Fry. The money came from the Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Endowment Fund that Huggins established in his mother’s name to support cancer care and research across West Virginia.
Mountaineer Athletics Hosts 4th Annual Youth Sports Day Event
The fourth annual Youth Sports Day, hosted by the Center for Applied Coaching and Sport Sciences and Mountaineer Athletics, takes place on September 7 at the Caperton Indoor Practice Facility. This event, part of the game day when the Mountaineers face the Albany Great Danes, aims to promote quality youth sports programs and the importance of developing athletic skills. Sponsored by UScellular, it provides opportunities for WVU students to engage with local youth and families while encouraging lifelong participation in sports. Participants will enjoy discounted game tickets, pregame activities, and an exclusive hat for the first 300 sign-ups.
WVSN Notebook 8/22/24: Big News Concerning WVU Football’s Season Opener
The West Virginia Sports Now Daily Notebook is a daily recap of news concerning West Virginia University Athletics. Pat McAfee to Bring Show to Morgantown for Weekend of WVU-Penn State. Update (9:30 AM) – 2025 WVU Football QB Commit Planning Visit for Penn State Game.
State of Emergency extended to all West Virginia counties due to drought
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Gov. Jim Justice announced he has extended the statewide State of Emergency for an additional 30 days due to a shortage of rainfall that has caused drought conditions. The U.S. Drought Monitor indicates extreme, severe, and moderate drought conditions have continued to impact the entire state. Gov. Justice also reminds agencies […]
WVDOH supports landmark land purchase in Blackwater Canyon
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) has welcomed the U.S. Forest Service’s recent acquisition of a 2,700-acre land tract in Blackwater Canyon. The WVDOH, in collaboration with Gov. Jim Justice and various federal, state, and local partners, is actively involved in completing the Blackwater Loop Trail project. This project aims […]
West Virginia Weather Alert: Monday to See Scorching Temperatures Across the State
Charleston, WV – West Virginians can expect rising temperatures and clear skies starting today and continuing through the weekend. With no rain in sight, outdoor activities should proceed without weather disruptions, though precautions are advised. The National Weather Service has forecast highs of 88°F in Charleston today, increasing to...
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