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 Dick Leftridge, he […]
High School Sports
Morgantown happy for senior golfers; Preston’s Osborne named all-state at tournament
By Greg Carey WHEELING — Morgantown finished eighth in Class AAA with a 514, but head coach Nate Tallman knew it was going to be a difficult state tournament heading […]
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 week against St. […]
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 freshman in the […]
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 a problem to […]
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 (Tulane), trash cans […]
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 Eli Howard. Cajuste, […]
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 Spavital and quarterback […]
How West Virginia guard Brandon Knapper reacted when he was cleared to play
The day Brandon Knapper received medical clearance in August to become a college basketball player, it was a complete surprise to him. Knapper sat out his freshman season with a knee […]
Morgantown High hosts alumni football game Oct. 27
MORGANTOWN — The Mohawk Bowl will not be the only action Pony Lewis Field sees the final weekend of October. The day after Morgantown High hosts University on Oct. 26, […]
