MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Neal Brown’s hotly anticipated West Virginia debut nearly turned into a massive dud, but the Mountaineers made enough plays in the fourth quarter to […]
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West Virginia holds off James Madison in Neal Brown’s debut
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — In his first game as a West Virginia quarterback, Austin Kendall threw for 260 yards and two touchdowns, including a 22-yarder to a […]
West Virginia holds on to 20-13 win over James Madison in Neal Brown’s debut
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — James Madison kicker Ethan Ratke knocks in a 31-yard field goal to pull the Dukes within 20-13. TOUCHDOWN: Following a Keith Washington interception, West […]
It’s finally here: Neal Brown era to kick off against James Madison Saturday
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Following nearly nine months of anticipation, the big moment is finally here. The Neal Brown era of West Virginia football will be born at […]
Former ice cream junkie Mike Brown slims down for first Division I start
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — After a long training camp, every West Virginia player is excited to start the football season – but likely none more so than starting junior […]
WVU coaches have mixed results in respective debuts with Mountaineers since 1950
Saturday’s game against James Madison makes WVU coach Neal Brown’s debut with the Mountaineers. Here is a look at other head coaching debuts at West Virginia since […]
Brown expects James Madison defense to key on running game
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Neal Brown expects James Madison to dare him to win Saturday’s season opener through the air. “I anticipate they’ll load the box,” Brown said […]
Return to West Virginia more than just a game to Cignetti family
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – For Neal Brown, West Virginia’s season opener against James Madison is a debut. For Dukes coach Curt Cignetti, it’s a return. In an unusual […]
For WVU and JMU coaching staffs, opener a battle of multiple unknowns
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Generally, there’s one slight advantage for a new coaching heading into his first game – it’s a nightmare for opponents to scout. Neither side […]
Understated Austin Kendall ready for his time to shine at West Virginia
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – There was no grand announcement when West Virginia’s coaching staff told Austin Kendall he was going to be the Mountaineers’ starting quarterback. “After dinner, […]
