The feeling was all too familiar for Keith Washington Jr. After playing on special teams with just a handful of snaps on defense in his freshman season […]
Football
5 questions for West Virginia-Kansas: Setting up ‘Gold Rush’ game
COMMENTARY MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A fistful of questions to ponder as No. 9 West Virginia (4-0, 2-0) entertains Kansas (2-3, 0-2) at Milan Puskar Stadium: Should you […]
Kennedy McCoy focuses on ‘the big one’ for West Virginia
West Virginia running back Kennedy McKoy had a pretty good start to his career in his first two seasons, rushing for 1,099 yards and 11 touchdowns. But […]
Roger Alford, West Virginia’s first black player, was key to 1960s success
Pioneer, activist, scholar, and a whale of an athlete, Roger Alford became the first African-American to earn an athletic scholarship at WVU in 1962. Along with fullback […]
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 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 […]
West Virginia football notebook: Kenny Bigelow is “one large muscle”
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — It got pretty hot at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas on Saturday afternoon, but at least WVU coach Dana Holgorsen and defensive […]
