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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 […]
Kysre Gondrezick gets the point for West Virginia women
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — Kysre Gondrezick admits she saw the writing on the wall. In truth, when it came to her switch to playing point guard for […]
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 guard Brandon Knapper is worth rooting for
COMMENTARY MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The first rule in sports journalism is not to become a fan of the team or the players you are covering. It’s either […]
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 […]
‘Different’ Esa Ahmad looks for a big senior year with Mountaineers
MORGANTOWN — The sweat rolled off Esa Ahmad’s goatee and down his neck in a stream — the result of a pre-practice shootaround Tuesday, at the West Virginia […]