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 […]
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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 […]
Morgantown High hosts alumni football game Oct. 27
MORGANTOWN — The Mohawk Bowl will not be the only action Pony Lewis Field sees the final weekend of October. The day after Morgantown High hosts University […]
West Virginia’s defense bends then comes up big against Texas Tech
LUBBOCK, Texas – On paper, it looks like just another typical game between West Virginia and Texas Tech: A 42-34 Mountaineers win in which the teams surpassed […]
Texas Tech quarterback Jett Duffey led comeback against West Virginia
LUBBOCK, Texas – It turns out Jett Duffey was not named ironically. The speedy Texas Tech backup quarterback literally gave West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen a headache […]
Marcus Simms is West Virginia’s best deep threat receiver
LUBBOCK, Texas – A different receiver seemingly steps up as West Virginia’s primary scoring weapon each week. But for the last three games, only one has consistently […]
University boys’ soccer wins second straight OVAC crown
WHEELING — Joseph Biafora’s header in overtime handed the University High boys’ soccer team its second consecutive OVAC championship. Early in the overtime period, Mason Shockley gained […]
