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Via StraitPinkie.com  |  12 hours ago

Huggins: 'I've had better days'

One quote from Bob Huggins said all that needed to be said Thursday: “I’ve had better days, but I think I’ll be alright.” His team’s NCAA Tournament hopes? That depends on how the Mountaineers respond during the final weeks of the regular season.
Via westvirginia.scout.com  |  21 hours ago

Video: Notre Dame Postgame

With West Virginia's NCAA Tournament hopes on increasingly thin ice, Jabarie Hinds said the key to turn around the Mountaineers' fortunes is a simple one. More focus from all involved is needed to find success, according to the freshman.
Via westvirginia.scout.com  |  1 day ago

Irvin, Goode to compete at NFL Combine

The NFL has released a list of names invited to this years scouting combine, and two Mountaineers are included. Bruce Irvin and Najee Goode will be putting their skills, athleticism and mental toughness to test for all NFL coaches and General Managers. Irvin recorded 23 sacks in only two seasons at West Virginia. Known for his pass rushing ability off the line of scrimmage, Irvin...
Via Eer Insider  |  2 days ago

WVU-Big 12: The Fit Is Starting To Get Better

(Editor's note: I recently wrote this for Crystal Ball Run, but felt some of our loyal readers may have missed it. So here it is) I'm still not accustomed to talking about West Virginia and the Big 12 at the same time. I still look up news on the Big East and its conference members. One of these days I'll figure it out that I need to start learning more about the Mountaineers...
Via Eye and Eer  |  3 days ago

West Virginia Buys Out of Game at Florida State

West Virginia is already on the hook for millions in Big East exit and legal fees, what’s another few hundred thousand tossed at Florida State? The Mountaineers informed the Seminoles that they won’t be playing in Talahassee on September 8th, robbing college football of an intriguing top 15 matchup. Dana Holgorsen’s team pummeled Clemson, the ACC champ, in the Orange...
Via Rant Sports  |  5 days ago

Holgorsen's First Class Is Solid

West Virginia scored its first new recruiting class with head coach Dana Holgorsen today. The verdict: As always in recruiting, none of us have any idea.
Via westvirginia.scout.com  |  7 days ago

Your Post-Signing Day Future Backyard Brawl Rumor

Take this one with some incredibly huge grains of salt. After all, it comes from a high school recruit being told something by a coach. Mountain Ridge’s Jarrod Harper, who inked his letter-of-intent to join the Mountaineers on Wednesday afternoon, said that WVU head coach Dana Holgorsen told him during the recruiting process that the Backyard Brawl would continue. “It...
Via Pitt Blather  |  7 days ago

WVU announces 2012 additions

West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen announced 26 new additions to the Mountaineer football squad at a 3:00pm press conference. The newest members are apart of the 2012 recruiting class. Five of the recruits have already enrolled in classes at West Virginia. The others are expect to arrive in June. Here is a breakdown by position: Wide Receivers (6) * Darreal Joyner, 5...
Via Eer Insider  |  8 days ago

National Signing Day: Open Thread

Today is the day. Today is the beginning of many careers for future West Virginia Mountaineers. We're expecting West Virginia to have a full class signed of 25 kids. As each Letter of Intent gets faxed in, we'll continuously update the thread. We'll add the commits name, where they're from, and position. Make sure to repeatedly check in, as the list will expand and...
Via Eer Insider  |  9 days ago

WVU's 3-game slide is longest under Huggins

West Virginia's freshman-dominated roster is showing its age. For the first time at his alma mater, Bob Huggins has lost three straight games. A combination of mishandled passes, poor shot selections and a lack of hustle and ball movement has led to the losing streak. The Mountaineers (15-8, 5-5 Big East) are headed south in the conference standings but have a six-day stretch...
Via AP on Fox  |  9 days ago

VIDEO: WVU gets robbed at Syracuse

West Virginia lost to Syracuse 63-61 on Saturday, in the midst of fireworks over a blatant blown call. With the Mountaineers trailing, Truck Bryant missed a three-point shot that would've given West Virginia the lead. Deniz Kilicli, however, rebounded the miss and went up for what would have been a game-tying shot. However, his attempt was pinned against the backboard by Syracuse...
Via Eer Insider  |  12 days ago

WVU WR Bailey Nabbed for Stealing

West Virginia receiver Stedman Bailey was cited for shoplifting cold medicine at Kroger, according... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Via Lost Lettermen  |  22 days ago
SHOCK AND AH!

Video: Cook learns Obie mascot he hit was a girl

Darwin Cook’s 99-yard fumble return for a touchdown during West Virginia’s domination of Clemson during the Orange Bowl was pretty great, but not for the reason you may think. Following returning the fumble for a TD Cook sought out Obie, the Orange Bowl mascot, and tackled “him” in the back of the end zone. During a post game interview Darwin got some very surprising...
Via Cosby Sweaters  |  January 06, 2012
THROUGH THE JUICER

Orange Bowl mascot taken out

After a second quarter 99-yard fumble return for a touchdown, West Virginia safety Darwin Cook got a little thirsty. He decided that the six points weren't enough and needed a taste of Obie, the Orange Bowl mascot. Obie got the worst of it as you can see him tossing his lunch in the trash can. And check out John Gruden playing the comedian with the fresh squeezed...
Via It's Always Sunny in Detroit  |  January 04, 2012
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