MORGANTOWN — It takes months of planning to prepare for football season, said April Messerly, WVU associate athletics director. Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium has a […]
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West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen doesn’t expect a letdown against Youngstown State
MORGANTOWN — After dominating Tennessee in its season opener, No. 14 West Virginia could be on letdown alert against Youngstown State. But coach Dana Holgorsen doesn’t buy […]
Trinity volleyball team sweeps Cameron
As a general rule, athletes are creatures of habit, especially when preparing for a game. They prefer the same pre-game routines, from warm-up music to ankle-taping sequencing […]
University High plays home opener Friday against Brooke
University High football coach John Kelley can’t wait to be home. After a tough back-to-back road trips that saw the Hawks open their season 1-1, UHS returns […]
Gary Stills is one of the best to play football for West Virginia
MORGANTOWN — To Mountaineer Nation, there is something especially satisfying when a family legacy becomes established within the WVU football program For former linebacker Gary Stills, his blue […]
In West Virginia football history: Sluggish 1984 game vs. Louisville ends 30-6
MORGANTOWN — The early line for the Sept. 8, 1984, home match-up with Louisville was a brisk 27-point WVU advantage. That was likely due more to the Cardinals’ […]
West Virginia will win big against Youngstown State: College football picks
West Virginia 50, Youngstown State 16 — West Virginia has never lost to an FCS team, or I-AA as the old-timers still like to say, and there’s no […]
West Virginia receiver Gary Jennings has an uncanny catching ability
MORGANTOWN — Wide receiver Gary Jennings has become the reliable “catch everything” target for the West Virginia offense and quarterback Will Grier. While getting in the end zone […]
West Virginia vs. Youngstown State: five questions for Saturday’s game
By Allan Taylor and Sean Manning MORGANTOWN — Five questions as No. 14 West Virginia (1-0) hosts Youngstown State (0-1): Why play this game? Taylor: To quote Judge […]
Kansas State faces tall task against No. 18 Mississippi State
MORGANTOWN — It wasn’t an ideal way start to the season for Kansas State, narrowly sneaking past South Dakota in the fourth quarter at home. The Wildcats […]