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Is West Virginia football being overlooked in 2024 Big 12 preseason poll?
Has West Virginia football already found a source of motivation for the 2024 football season? The Big 12 football media preseason poll was released earlier this week. Many in and around the Mountaineer football program likely feel slighted. In the new look Big 12, West Virginia has been selected to...
JJ Wetherholt is once again the projected No. 1 overall pick in MLB Draft
WVU star infielder JJ Wetherholt, who entered the 2024 college baseball season as the projected No. 1 overall pick in this year's MLB Draft, dealt with significant injury issues over the course of the regular season. But, after proving he's fully healthy and ending the season strong, the former Mountaineer is gaining traction in mock drafts yet again.
Shrine Bowl Director Offers Evaluation of WVU OL Wyatt Milum as NFL Prospect
A major figure in the world of scouting college football prospects is high on another senior WVU offensive lineman. Eric Galko, the Director of Football Ops and Player Personnel for the East-West Shrine Bowl, offered his thoughts on the latest Mountaineer NFL prospect on Wednesday. “WHO’S NEXT: We got to...
Reaction to Morgantown firefighter pay dispute
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. –– Firefighters in Morgantown are concerned as new policies are enacted by the city to comply with a new state law. The measure, sponsored by state Senator Mike Oliverio, R-Monongalia, requires municipalities to pay firefighters during holidays for their entire shift even if it spans two calendar days or give them equal time off.
Severe Weather Threatens Parts of West Virginia as Cold Front Moves Through
Charleston, WV – Severe weather continues to threaten parts of West Virginia tonight as a cold front moves through the area. According to the US National Weather Service in Charleston, residents should anticipate spotty showers and storm activity overnight into Saturday morning. Low temperatures will range from the mid-60s to low 70s in the lowlands and mid-60s in the mountains. The severe storm risk remains in effect until the cold front exits by Saturday morning.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for southern West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for most of southern West Virginia. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 7 PM Friday evening for the following counties: Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Fayette, Gilmer, Greenbrier, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Nicholas, Putnam, Raleigh, Roane, Summers, Wayne, […]
Who has West Virginia gained in the transfer portal?
The transfer portal can giveth and taketh. West Virginia has certainly experienced both sides of the coin and today we look at the ten best players that have joined the program through the transfer portal since Neal Brown has taken over. Bishop spent one season at Minnesota where he recorded...
WVU Football Rewards Several Prominent Assistant Coaches with Raises
Back in March, WVU and head coach Neal Brown agreed to new contract on the heels of West Virginia’s 9-4 season in 2023. And while some questioned extending Brown after one successful season, the structure of the deal serves to assist the program. But Brown is also not the only coach with an adjusted contract.
Adult Craft Night at Morgantown Public Library to feature glow-in-the-dark painting
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Morgantown Public Library’s upcoming Adult Craft Night will illuminate your creativity!. A glow-in-the-dark painting night will take place on Thursday, July 11th from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The event is part of the library’s summer reading program “Adventure Begins at Your Library” for adults ages...
Reviewing the West Virginia four-star QB commits since 2002
WVSports.com takes a look back at the four-star quarterback 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 under center. Passing...
WVU’s Dynamic Duo Ranks High on List of All-Time Best College Football Playmakers
Even with a new college football season ahead, it’s always fun for sports fans to reflect on great memories of the past. And for WVU fans, there are no better memories than when Pat White and Steve Slaton were running all over Mountaineer Field. White and Slaton received some...
National Writer Points to Schedule as Obstacle for WVU Football in 2024
Regardless how good a college football team may actually be, the schedule they play will always be a factor in how many games they win. And on a recent appearance on Mike Drop with Mike Asti, a national writer immediately pointed to the schedule as a potential obstacle for WVU in 2024.
Report: WVU Great, Ex-Assistant Da’Sean Butler Heading Back to NBA
WVU basketball great, and now former assistant, Da’Sean Butler is heading back to the NBA to join the Boston Celtics’ coaching staff, sources tell Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe. Butler is expected to take a role under video coordinator and or player development. Butler is reuniting with...
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