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, […]
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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 […]
‘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 basketball practice facility. His […]
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 […]
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 lineman Kenny Bigelow […]
Texas Tech QB suffered partially collapsed lung against WVU
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — Texas Tech quarterback Alan Bowman will be feeling his twin hit from West Virginia defensive end Ezekiel Rose and cornerback Keith Washington for quite some time. […]
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 looking to fix second-half woes
LUBBOCK, Texas — It was as if someone walked along the West Virginia’s sideline with a giant Shop-Vac that sucked away all of the Mountaineers’ energy. After jumping to a […]
West Virginia moves up 3 spots in AP poll to No. 9
MORGANTOWN — After climbing three spots to No. 9 in the latest Associated Press poll Sunday, West Virginia achieved its highest ranking since 2012. The Mountaineers (4-0, 2-0 Big 12) […]
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 […]
