MORGANTOWN — To put it mildly, defensive coordinator Tony Gibson is a long shot to become West Virginia’s next head coach. WVU is already kicking off a national search for […]
Football
David Long accepts invitation to Senior Bowl
MORGANTOWN — Linebacker David Long continues to be a rarity. West Virginia’s first player to ever be named the Big 12 defensive player of the year — and the first […]
Names to keep an eye on as Shane Lyons begins search to replace Dana Holgorsen
MORGANTOWN — Dana Holgorsen is only a signature away from becoming the head coach at Houston, which puts West Virginia athletics director Shane Lyons on the clock for the first […]
West Virginia grants Houston permission to interview Dana Holgorsen as likely exit looms
MORGANTOWN — The beginning of Dana Holgorsen’s West Virginia tenure was controversial, notably marked by an infamous casino incident before he took over as the Mountaineers head coach. His exit […]
Cupboard for West Virginia defense not bare despite loss of Long
MORGANTOWN — Panic or depression may seem like perfectly logical reactions to the news that linebacker David Long won’t be back for his senior season at West Virginia. Long declared […]
As Houston rumors swirl, West Virginia not inclined to enrich Dana Holgorsen’s contract
MORGANTOWN — Dana Holgorsen has a contract at West Virginia that expires after the 2021 season. He could have a six-year fully guaranteed offer waiting in Houston, which partially explains […]
West Virginia linebacker David Long declares for NFL Draft
MORGANTOWN — Armed with a degree and a Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year award, West Virginia junior linebacker David Long is entering the NFL draft. He made the […]
David Sills, Jabril Robinson, David Long filled with emotion after loss to Syracuse
ORLANDO, Fla. — It is the finite nature of college football that accounts for its heightened emotion. For each individual player, the window is always set at four years. Sometimes […]
Eric Dungey’s circus play breaks West Virginia’s back in Camping World Bowl loss
ORLANDO, Fla. — Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray was like a video game character come to life against West Virginia. But Syracuse quarterback Eric Dungey ended up with the individual play […]
Column: Could this be the end of David Long at West Virginia?
ORLANDO, Fla. —Great expectations, when achieved, beget indelible memories, catchy slogans and commemorative T-shirts. Those same expectations, however, become daggers when left unfulfilled. Witness the redness in the eyes of […]
