Win or lose on the gridiron, when you put family, friends, Mario's Fishbowl and the Cowbilly Bowl together, you have all the makings of a memorable, curtain-rising game weekend. Despite the gloomy forecast and noon game time, the last home game of the year lured fans out bright and early for … [Read more...]
Mountaineer Nation enjoys perfect game day
With the high of 63, you couldn’t have asked for a better November game day. Although the sun hid behind a cloak of gray skies for part of the day, the crisp autumn air energized us throughout our pregame festivities. And the best part of the day – having my daughter, Aly, and friends Hank and … [Read more...]
Take me home for some Mountaineer Magic
As anyone who's been to Morgantown will tell you, Mountaineer Nation’s penchant for passionately celebrating our beloved football team is heads and shoulders above most college fan bases. It’s been recognized by a variety of national publications, most recently in Sports Illustrated’s guide to … [Read more...]
She shoots, she scores at Ladies on Target
Ever since Jamie Hall announced the Ladies on Target fundraising event this past summer, I couldn’t wait to spend an evening with fellow female Mountaineer fans and the 19-time NCAA National Rifle Champs. The event, hosted by the WVU Mountaineer Athletic Club (MAC), was just the catharsis I … [Read more...]
Spotlight Shines on WVU Tailgating
An alluring bonhomie radiated from the gold lot last Saturday. From the grand fellowship of good friends and family to the sweet aroma of smoked meat and craft beer, the day was filled with ardent excitement of another game day. For me, the fervor started the Thursday leading up to game day. Evan … [Read more...]
First home game of season produces pure magic
For the first time since we’ve had season tickets, Dave and I didn’t have to travel from Stow, Ohio, and check into a hotel for game weekend. This past summer, I accepted a great job opportunity at Mon Health system and we moved to Morgantown. (Living in Touchdown City definitely has its … [Read more...]
WVU fans come together at FedEx Field for Appalachian showdown against Virginia Tech
It's often said that the friends you make in college will be your friends for life. I can't think of any place where that rings more true than at West Virginia University. The ties that bind West Virginia fans and WVU alumni run deeper than the most cavernous coal mine in the state, which happens … [Read more...]
Ladies Huddle a hit with female Mountaineer fans
Ladies Huddle had all the ingredients to create a perfect Sunday – cocktails, shopping, gifts, dinner, and most importantly, the opportunity to “practice” with the WVU football team. This was my 4th year attending the adrenaline-charged event, which is hosted by the Mountaineer Athletic Club and … [Read more...]