West Virginia running back Kennedy McKoy had a pretty good start to his career in his first two seasons, rushing for 1,099 yards and 11 touchdowns. But […]
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Roger Alford, West Virginia’s first black player, was key to 1960s success
Pioneer, activist, scholar, and a whale of an athlete, Roger Alford became the first African-American to earn an athletic scholarship at WVU in 1962. Along with fullback […]
Morgantown happy for senior golfers; Preston’s Osborne named all-state at tournament
By Greg Carey WHEELING — Morgantown finished eighth in Class AAA with a 514, but head coach Nate Tallman knew it was going to be a difficult […]
University quarterback Logan Holgorsen will miss Friday’s game with ankle injury
MORGANTOWN — University High quarterback Logan Holgorsen will miss Friday’s game against Mountain Ridge (Md.) and may be out longer after suffering a high ankle sprain last […]
His name is Pooka Williams and he’s the most exciting freshman in the Big 12
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. – This Saturday, Dana Holgorsen will be dealing with a problem that sounds more like one Bob Huggins is familiar with. The most exciting […]
Why catching passes makes Trevon Wesco dangerous in the West Virginia offense
Trevon Wesco has the build of a blocking tight end, standing at 6-foot-4 and weighing 274 pounds. When he is used as a pass-catcher, he can be […]
West Virginia joins turnover prop trend with coal miner’s helmet
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Since Miami debuted its turnover chain, college football defenses from every time zone have incorporated sideline gimmicks ranging from baronial to bare-bones. Belts (Alabama), beads […]
Viral boxing video aside, Yodny Cajuste says “I’m just here to play football”
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Many heavyweight boxing matches end up with a rematch, but it looks like we’ll have to hold off on a sequel between Yodny Cajuste and […]
What West Virginia receiver Simms does to get ready to play
MORGANTOWN — The sight of West Virginia receiver Marcus Simms puking during pregame warmups at Texas Tech brought a team manager rushing to his aid. Offensive coordinator Jake […]
How West Virginia guard Brandon Knapper reacted when he was cleared to play
The day Brandon Knapper received medical clearance in August to become a college basketball player, it was a complete surprise to him. Knapper sat out his freshman season […]
