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 […]
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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, […]
West Virginia’s defense bends then comes up big against Texas Tech
LUBBOCK, Texas – On paper, it looks like just another typical game between West Virginia and Texas Tech: A 42-34 Mountaineers win in which the teams surpassed 50 first downs […]
Texas Tech quarterback Jett Duffey led comeback against West Virginia
LUBBOCK, Texas – It turns out Jett Duffey was not named ironically. The speedy Texas Tech backup quarterback literally gave West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen a headache as he attempted […]
Marcus Simms is West Virginia’s best deep threat receiver
LUBBOCK, Texas – A different receiver seemingly steps up as West Virginia’s primary scoring weapon each week. But for the last three games, only one has consistently served as Will […]
University boys’ soccer wins second straight OVAC crown
WHEELING — Joseph Biafora’s header in overtime handed the University High boys’ soccer team its second consecutive OVAC championship. Early in the overtime period, Mason Shockley gained possession of a […]
West Virginia’s Keith Washington says he was just doing his job with game-saving interception
LUBBOCK, Texas — Keith Washington didn’t make much of a first impression at West Virginia, playing a measly four snaps in the opener against Tennessee. Awarded his first start against […]
West Virginia escapes with 42-34 win against Texas Tech, game blog
LUBBOCK, Texas — No.12 West Virginia enjoyed an easy first half and a tricky finish to defeat No. 25 Texas Tech 42-34. Final stats — West Virginia narrowly outgained Texas […]
Morgantown’s football schedule gets no easier
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown head football coach Matt Lacy is typically as even-keeled as they come, but there were moments of frustration from the Mohigans sideline during Friday’s 13-7 loss to […]
