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Watch: Nikki Izzo-Brown recaps 5-0 win over Radford
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University women’s soccer head coach Nikki Izzo-Brown spoke with the media following her team’s convincing 5-0 win over Radford on Sunday afternoon. The victory improves the Mountaineers record to 2-0 on the young season. Izzo-Brown gave her thoughts on the victory and...
Wheeling’s experience with homeless population could help Morgantown
WHEELING, W.Va. — Wheeling, like many other West Virginia communities, is working through issues related to increased homelessness and drug addiction. When a ban on public camping was approved in Wheeling, city council members added a provision that gave the city manager authority to establish an exempted area within the city that could be used for camping.
Former Mountaineer Gabe Osabuohien Caps Off Another Successful Backpack Giveaway
Former Mountaineer Gabe Osabuohien capped off another successful Backpack Giveaway with a stop at Toothman Ford in Grafton. For the second straight year, Osabuohien helped give school supplies to kids all across West Virginian in a summer tour that ended on Thursday. “Got bigger this year, was able to add...
Pups on the Pitch Returns for Match Against Radford on Sunday
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Aug. 17, 2024) – The West Virginia University women’s soccer team continues its opening-weekend homestand when it welcomes Radford to Morgantown on Sunday, Aug. 18. Kickoff inside Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Sunday’s match will be the team’s annual Pups on...
WV Sports Now Daily Notebook – August 18
The West Virginia Sports Now Daily Notebook is a daily recap of news concerning West Virginia University Athletics. Marc Bulger Expresses Excitement Over WVU Opening Season Against Penn State. Update (11:00 AM) – Former Mountaineer Gabe Osabuohien Caps Off Another Successful Backpack Giveaway. Update (9:00 AM) –
Nicco Marchiol Continues to Impress Brown and Staff
Last offseason, there was a battle for the starting quarterback job, but this offseason, Garrett Greene is the clear-cut starter. However, Nicco Marchiol has not completely taken a back seat. Something that has been talked about a lot this offseason is the improvements Marchiol has made both in his play...
West Virginia's defense continues to evolve
West Virginia changed a lot on the defensive side last season. The Mountaineers simplified things on the coverage aspect and built a new foundation on how things would operate on the defensive side of the ball after a forgettable 2022 campaign. “At its base, it really helped the guys to...
West Virginia Vintage Fest returns to Morgantown
Gallery 304 Shop invites Morgantown residents and beyond to buy, sell and trade vintage clothing at the seventh bi-annual West Virginia Vintage Fest from noon to 6 p.m. on Aug. 25 at Edith Barill Riverfront Park and Trail. Created in 2021, the event features over 60 vendors from across West...
Projecting WVU's Depth Chart Halfway Through Fall Camp
Breaking down what WVU Football's depth chart will look like halfway through fall camp. The Mountaineers are halfway through their fall camp schedule and are less than two weeks away from taking on Penn State in the 2024 season opener. Who will suit up for West Virginia University in that game? Or, maybe more importantly, who will be out there for the first snaps, and who will be playing the most snaps in the game? The coaching staff gave a sneak peak of that with a depth chart released in the summer. EerSports has had access to five practices and intel from a couple scrimmages.... so what are we expecting for the depth chart come that fateful afternoon against the Nittany Lions? Here's the latest intel.
Neal Brown discusses West Virginia's scrimmage
West Virginia held the second scrimmage of fall camp on Saturday, and it was a mixed bag. The Mountaineers ran a little over 100 plays and hit all four of the core special teams with a Big 12 officiating crew in tow. That led to some good situational work in areas such as the goal line, red zone, opening drive, and third and fourth down periods.
Countdown No. 13: Top-graded returning opponents
A look at the top-graded returning opponents for WVU Football this season. The season is almost here! That's right, we're less than a month away from West Virginia Football taking the field for what is expected to be an exciting 2024 season. The Mountaineers will kick things off at home against Penn State on August 31st. As we approach that date, EerSports will do what we always do - count down the days until kickoff, with each day covering a specific topic, stat, or prediction for the upcoming season. Today, we're taking a look at the top-graded returners on WVU's schedule. Note: this does not include incoming transfers and players must have played at least 300 snaps last year.
West Virginia DB Garnett Hollis Jr. criticizes Penn State’s respect for rivals
In the lead-up to their face-off, Penn State football is accused of lacking respect by West Virginia defender Garnett Hollis Jr. The first game in this revived rivalry, after a three-decade break, is stirring tensions, especially as Hollis criticizes the Nittany Lions for not respecting opponents outside of elite teams. He aims to use his previous conference experience to help the Mountaineers, emphasizing the need to overcome Penn State rather than giving them an easy win.
Sideline tablets more familiar for WVU players than coaches
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Saturday’s scrimmage brought mixed results for the WVU football team. It also presented Mountaineer Mountaineer coaches and players with a new gadget to familiarize themselves. West Virginia’s second intra-squad scrimmage of fall camp was the team’s first chance to use the Microsoft tablets. The 2024...
Low wages, poor working conditions spur unionization of Maryland dispensary
Employees at The Apothecarium dispensary in Cumberland, Maryland voted to unionize with UFCW Local 27. The unanimous decision, announced in August, came after significant complaints about working conditions. The UFCW chapter said it is a victory for workers seeking better wages, benefits, and working conditions in the burgeoning cannabis industry.
Cool break before new heat wave for WV, KY & OH
(WOWK) — A few cooler than normal nights are in store for the first half of the work week but the heat is back on starting Friday. Weather models indicate a new and prolonged heat wave is expected for the region right into the start of September. The first half of the week features some […]
Bill changing West Virginia school absence policy takes effect
WEST VIRGINIA (WTRF) — West Virginia Senate Bill 568 has taken effect, updating school attendance policies throughout the state. Regarding absentees, each student is allowed 10 unexcused absences. If he or she is out sick and have a doctor’s note, the note must be turned in within three days of receiving it. West Virginia House […]
A local doctor turns himself in after employees allegedly find a hidden camera in the bathroom and Oglebay celebrates $12 million renovations: Here’s this week’s top stories
(WTRF) – A local doctor turns himself in after employees allegedly find a hidden camera in the bathroom, a man faces multiple felonies after leading police on a chase through 2 states and Oglebay celebrates $12 million renovations. 7News Anchor Annalise Murphy looks back at the week’s top stories. West Virginia Doctor turns […]
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