MORGANTOWN — A rule of thumb in college football is this: If you rank behind Illinois in a major statistical category, there’s room for improvement. Despite its […]
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Hawks defensive line making up for lack of size
If you saw the University starting defensive line walking down the street, you might confuse them for linebackers. Averaging just a tad over 215 pounds, the Hawks […]
Poffenberger retires from Kentucky basketball
MORGANTOWN — A breathing disorder has ended the college basketball career of former Morgantown High girls’ standout Paige Poffenberger. Poffenberger was a standout at MHS from 2013-’16 and […]
West Virginia will stripe Kansas State Wildcats: Staff picks
West Virginia 41, K-State 20 — Skylar Thompson vs. Will Grier hardly sounds fair. Same goes for West Virginia’s WRs vs. that banged-up secondary. And did we mention […]
Pat White and Steve Slaton, a dynamite duo, entering West Virginia’s Hall of Fame
MORGANTOWN — Neither started their freshman seasons in 2005 at West Virginia — those honors went to others perceived better after fall camp by head coach Rich […]
Texas Christian wants fifth straight win vs. Longhorns
MORGANTOWN — After a loaded non-conference slate last week, the Big 12 is entering the bulk of its conference schedule, headlined by TCU heading down to Austin. […]
Former WVU team captain Paul Bischoff second player to be named first-team all-American
MORGANTOWN — For college football players, other than the Heisman Trophy, there is no greater individual honor greater than being named a first-team all-American. The legend, Ira […]
Morgantown football team looks to cut down on penalties
MORGANTOWN — The Morgantown football team just couldn’t seem to stop winning last Friday night. As the Mohigans invaded Paul Billiard Field in Wellsburg to battle Brooke, […]
A look back: 1962 West Virginia team makes good on coach’s prediction
MORGANTOWN — Back in the good old, pre-social media days, football teams usually did their very best not to antagonize their opponents with what was known as […]
Prep roundup: Trinity co-ed, Preston girls’ soccer team earn fifth wins
MORGANTOWN — The Trinity soccer team used a hat-trick by Gabe Turak to knock off Tyler Consolidated on Wednesday night, 4-1. Mason Steptoe had the other goal […]
