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Defense wasn't meeting standard until defenders held a meeting : 'Coaches can only do so much'
West Virginia's defenders had grown tired of meeting in the end zone and dealing with the consequences. They figured it was time for a change. The non-conference portion of the schedule ended with one win and two losses. Big 12 play was about to begin. The same group that was drawing much of the blame -- No. 120 in pass defense and No. 102 in total defense at that time -- would meet to discuss alternatives.
Quick Hits: Neal Brown on Rocco Becht, practice standouts, more
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Mountaineers are relatively healthy and getting hot just at the right time, according to head coach Neal Brown. Here are the biggest takeaways from Brown’s weekly press conference. Players of the Week As is typical after a win, Brown revealed WVU’s players of the week from the Oklahoma State game and […]
WVU Baseball adds hard-throwing pitcher commitment
WVU Baseball is back on the commitment board again, adding another pledge, this one in the form of Dubois (PA) Area pitcher Noah Farrell. The 2026 prospect announced his decision on social media Monday evening, and caught up with EerSports after to discuss his decision. "The coaches are very knowledgeable...
LISTEN: The Monday Morning Q&A has a temper
West Virginia football has put itself in a great position with back-to-back wins to start Big 12 play and set up back-to-back home games against ranked Iowa State and Kansas State. Saturday's win on the road against Oklahoma State was what the Mountaineers needed as they flexed on offense and improved again on defense.
Two Mountaineers earn "team of the week" honors following blowout win
ProFootballFocus released its week six "team of the week" on Sunday afternoon, and a pair of Mountaineers made the cut following the blowout win over Oklahoma State. No WVU defensive players got any recognition, but a pair of offensive linemen made the list. Tackle Wyatt Milum and guard Tomas Rimac both earned a spot on the all-weekly team.
LISTEN: The Abbreviated Podcast meets in secret, too
The last time West Virginia came home for a game, the season was already wobbling before the start of Big 12 play. The Mountaineers return home Saturday following an open week and a road game with a chance to make a splash in conference play. Up first, the crafty Cyclones from Iowa State, who do things their way on offense and defense. And speaking of defense, how about the not-so-minor detail we learned about on Monday? All that and just a little more is on the way once you press play. (Direct link: HERE.)
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