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Freshman tight end might not be a factor in opener, but it might not be long until he’s heard from
The season-opening matchup between West Virginia and No. 8 Penn State on Aug. 31 at Mountaineer Field will feature two teams feeling pretty good about their tight ends. The Nittany Lions return Tyler Warren, who was second on the team in receptions and yards and tied for the lead in touchdowns last season, but they might have a sleeper on the roster, too.
Should WVU need to change quarterbacks, it won’t change the offense for Marchiol: ‘He's progressed that much’
Garrett Greene is West Virginia's starting quarterback, and we've no reason to think Nicco Marchiol isn't the backup. Yet it's the presumptive third-stringer who ensures those two quarterbacks are full-go in an offense that goes as the quarterback goes. Confused? Understood. After all, how would Ryder Burton, the transfer from...
Blue Gold Sports Staff 2024 Season Predictions
West Virginia’s opener against No. 8 Penn State is now just a week away, kicking off their 2024 season. The Mountaineers finished above expectations last year, going 8-4 in the regular season and picking up a win over UNC in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl. Our staff predicts how WVU will perform this season, their record and team MVP.
UPD takes new safety precautions for the 2024 school year
In preparation for the fall semester, the University Police Department has implemented several initiatives to improve campus safety and communication with students. In a UPD campus community safety survey in April, many students, staff and parents reported feeling unsafe on WVU’s campus and in Downtown Morgantown. Survey results also showed that respondents wished to know more about the University’s safety procedures and see improved safety infrastructure on campus.
Nationally known comedian, Joe Gatto, coming to Wheeling
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — A nationally known comedian is set to make a stop here in the Friendly City in just two weeks. Known famously for starring in the hit TV show “Impractical Jokers,” Joe Gatto is now continuing his career in comedy as a stand-up comedian. On Friday, September 6, he will bring his […]
11th annual PopCon brings ‘Stranger Things’ actor, pop culture activities to Mylan Park
The 11th annual West Virginia Pop Culture and Comic Convention, WVPopCon, will return to Morgantown this weekend at Mylan Park. The convention was created by John Hayes and his late wife Julie in hopes of attracting more customers to their business, Comic Paradise Plus in Fairmont, West Virginia. “We decided...
WVU women’s soccer suffers first loss of season at Clemson
The West Virginia University women’s soccer team (2-1) surrendered its first road match of the season Friday night when the Mountaineers fell 3-0 to Clemson (2-1) at Historic Riggs Field in South Carolina. WVU entered the game without a single conceded goal in its first two games of the...
WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital earns national recognition for heart and stroke care
WHEELING, W.Va. — WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital has been nationally recognized for the fourth year in a row by the American Heart Association for its commitment to best practices. The hospital received two ‘Get with the Guidelines' awards at the gold plus level for coronary artery disease STEMI receiving...
Asbestos removal at former Wheeling Inn progressing ahead of schedule
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — The asbestos removal at the former Wheeling Inn at 10th and Main Streets is actually moving ahead of schedule. Officials say that portion of the work may be completed by September 16, which would clear the way for the next phase–the actual demolition of the old motel. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore […]
WVU football coaches stressing patience with development of Khalil Wilkins
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — When it comes to the West Virginia University quarterbacks, there are not many questions regarding the depth chart. The Mountaineers know their top-three quarterbacks. It would take a catastrophic sequence of events for freshman Khalil Wilkins, who joins Nicco Marchiol on the list of lefty WVU...
Former West Virginia Forward Set to Begin Professional Career
Former West Virginia forward Tre Mitchell is beginning his professional career with Löwen Braunschweig in Germany. Mitchell signed with the club on Aug. 7 and is preparing for his first year. “I have worked towards becoming a professional all my life. And now the time has come: I am...
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,...
Fort Frye girls win Broughton Invite
MARIETTA — If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Here Saturday morning during the 25th annual Elizabeth S. Broughton Memorial Invitational, persistence finally paid off for Fort Frye senior Cadence Waller. After finishing fifth, fourth and runner-up last year to teammate Ava Huck, Waller eclipsed the...
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