West Virginia’s Jared Bartlett tries to stay positive after brother’s death
Jared Bartlett’s infectious smile and occasional giggle answering questions after his best game at West Virginia only temporarily masked the pain of his older brother’s hit-and-run death three months ago. After the death was mentioned by West Virginia coach Neal Brown, the linebacker was asked about Richard Bartlett III at...
WVU builds big lead, holds on to beat No. 15 Virginia Tech
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Jarret Doege threw two touchdown passes, Leddie Brown rushed for 161 yards and a score and West Virginia survived No. 15 Virginia Tech’s furious rally from a 20-point deficit to beat the Hokies, 27-21, on Saturday. The Mountaineers (2-1) built a 27-7-point lead midway through the third...
Virginia Tech, West Virginia battle for Black Diamond Trophy
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Black Diamond Trophy has been in No. 15 Virginia Tech’s possession since the current players were preschoolers. It’s time to dust off the prize that has symbolized the rivalry between the Hokies (2-0) and West Virginia (1-1), which began in 1912 but has been played sparingly...
Young WVU QB Garrett Greene thrives, but status unknown vs. No. 15 Virginia TechVideo
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia coach Neal Brown is making no promises to fans clamoring for more from dual-threat backup quarterback Garrett Greene. Greene had an impressive 2021 debut, giving a needed boost to the Mountaineers’ running game against a Championship Subdivision opponent. But whether he sees action Saturday when...
Jarret Doege shines, West Virginia stomps LIU
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Jarret Doege threw three touchdown passes, Winston Wright returned a kickoff for another score and West Virginia beat Long Island, 66-0, on Saturday night. The Mountaineers (1-1) bounced back from a dull effort last week at Maryland with 555 yards of offense against a Championship Subdivision team...
Big 12 welcomes BYU, Central Florida, Cincinnati and Houston
With Oklahoma and Texas on the way out, the Big 12 announced Friday that it has invited BYU, Central Florida, Cincinnati and Houston to join the Power Five conference and said it has not ruled out further expansion in the future. The eight continuing members of the Big 12 unanimously...
West Virginia’s Sam James focuses on mental health, solid 2021
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia wide receiver Sam James used the offseason to focus on his mental well-being and put a tough stretch in the past. With a reputation for some great moments as well as mistakes, James is looking to return to the form that saw him catch 69...
AP: Big 12 presidents set to vote on adding UCF, Cincinnati, Houston, BYUVideo
The Big 12 is moving swiftly to plug the holes looming with the upcoming departure of Oklahoma and Texas for the Southeastern Conference. A person familiar with the Big 12′s expansion plans said the conference’s presidents are scheduled to vote on applications for entry into the league at a meeting...
West Virginia looks to fix mistakes after fading at MarylandVideo
West Virginia’s Neal Brown went into the season opener with cautious optimism and returned home with a mess. Now the third-year coach needs to figure out why things went totally wrong for the Mountaineers in the second half of a 30-24 loss at Maryland on Saturday. The Mountaineers scored three...
Tim Benz: Twitter shame-police are making me defend Notre Dame’s Brian Kelly
So it’s come to this. Twitter has fallen so deep into the ninth circle of hell that it has forced me to side with the head coach of Notre Dame football. And, yes, that head coach is still Brian Kelly. I need a shower and I haven’t even gotten to...
Anxiety abounds in Big 12 towns with eventual Oklahoma, Texas departuresVideo
AMES, Iowa — Sipping a beer with friends on a weekday afternoon at Wallaby’s Bar and Grille, Chris Clough explained life as an Iowa State fan. “You have to know that you’re going to see so many painful years and you just have to get over it,” he said, “and...
Turnovers catch up to WVU in season-opening loss to MarylandVideo
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Taulia Tagovailoa threw for 332 yards and three touchdowns, and Maryland topped turnover-prone West Virginia, 30-24, on Saturday. With his brother Tua on the sideline watching, Tagovailoa threw touchdown passes of 66 yards to Dontay Demus, 18 yards to Chigoziem Okonkwo — and then a 60-yarder...
Mountaineers, Terps face off in 1st meeting since 2015
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — In both of Michael Locksley’s stints as a Maryland assistant, the Terrapins would play West Virginia regularly. To him, this series is significant — although the teams haven’t met in a while. “I think the people, the former players, and our fans that are really traditional...
WVU QB Jarret Doege ready to put rough 2020 season in pastVideo
West Virginia’s Jarret Doege knew he had some work to do after a poor finish to the 2020 season. The quarterback needed the offseason to improve in several areas, among them awareness in the pocket, arm strength, footwork and foot speed. He also reduced his body fat. With that effort...
Eventual departures of Oklahoma, Texas make for awkward Big 12 seasonVideo
Things quickly have gotten awkward for the Big 12 Conference. Whether eight will be enough for the Big 12 moving forward, there still are 10 teams this season. Second-ranked Oklahoma and No. 21 Texas, the only Big 12 teams to win national championships in the league’s first 25 seasons, aren’t...
Bob Huggins signs contract extension with WVU
West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins has signed a contract extension that will likely carry the 67-year-old Morgantown native through the end of his coaching career, the university announced Friday. Huggins will serve as head coach through the 2023-24 season, then reassess whether to continue in his current role or...
Iowa State, Notre Dame highlight AP preseason All-Americans
Notre Dame and Iowa State each had three players selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America team, led by Fighting Irish defensive back Kyle Hamilton and Cyclones running back Breece Hall. The preseason All-America team was released Monday, five days before the first games of the season kickoff. Penn State...
WVU tries to escape Big 12’s bottom half in coach Neal Brown’s 3rd year
Coach Neal Brown pushed for patience as he took West Virginia through a rebuilding first season, then made a bit of progress in his second. The challenge in Year 3 is getting more noticeable results. The Mountaineers are going to need marked improvement on offense to challenge No. 2 Oklahoma,...
Former West Virginia WR Kevin White works to shed bust label
METAIRIE, La. — Kevin White, the former West Virginia star receiver and seventh overall NFL Draft choice in 2015, says he’s been lucky in life, but decidedly less fortunate in his pro football career. “Unlucky with injuries,” White said after his first practice with the New Orleans Saints on Wednesday....
Big 12 teams face forfeits if virus keeps them from playingVideo
IRVING, Texas — Big 12 teams unable to play a game this fall because of covid-19, or any other reasons, will have to forfeit and be given a loss in the conference standings. The Big 12 released its game threshold policy Tuesday. A no contest would be declared only if...
Greensburg’s Mark Goetz upset as top seed at U.S. AmateurVideo
Mark Goetz’s summer has been filled with ups and downs. Earlier this week, the Greensburg native and West Virginia senior hit a high note when he won medalist honors at the 121st United States Golf Association’s Amateur by shooting an 8-under par 132 (6-under 64 at Longue Vue Club and...
Greensburg’s Mark Goetz earns medalist honors at U.S. Amateur, awaits weather delayed match play
All Mark Goetz wanted to do this summer was to qualify for the 121st United States Golf Association’s Amateur championship and make it to match play. Goetz achieved his goal and surprised many by winning medalist honors in stroke play. He entered match play as the No. 1 seed. The...
Legendary Florida State coach Bobby Bowden dies at 91
Bobby Bowden, the folksy Hall of Fame coach who won more than 350 games and built Florida State into one of college football’s great dynasties with two national championships, has died. He was 91. Bobby’s son, Terry, confirmed to The Associated Press that his father died at home surrounded by...
Tim Benz: SEC expansion isn’t just about trying to dominate the NCAA; it’s preparing for a world after the NCAA
As the drama continues to swirl around the Southeastern Conference’s attempt to absorb Texas and Oklahoma from the Big 12, many characterize the advance as an SEC attempt to form a “super conference.” Wait. I thought that’s what the SEC was already. No? A lot has been written and said...
WVU pitchers Jackson Wolf, Ryan Bergert, PSU’s Conor Larkin chosen on 2nd day of draft
Two West Virginia pitchers and another from Penn State were chosen Monday on the second day of the MLB Draft. The San Diego Padres selected the two Mountaineers, senior left-hander Jackson Wolf and junior right-hander Ryan Bergert. Penn State senior right-hander Conor Larkin went to the Torono Blue Jays. Wolf...
