The Mountaineers may be inconsistent on the gridiron, but we always win in the parking lots surrounding the stadium during our pregame festivities. In fact, our penchant for passionately celebrating our Mountaineers is second to none. Just ask Derek LaFleur and Will Kaufman, who traveled more … [Read more...]
West Virginia native masters the art of Mountaineer Pride
When it comes to unique and clever Mountaineer t-shirts, Travis Witt has you covered. The West Virginia native started putting his creative designs on t-shirts last May after receiving encouragement from family and friends. After ordering a heat press, high-end printer and vinyl cutter – and … [Read more...]
Game weekend earns top marks
As with every game day, a curtain of infectious school spirit covered Morgantown last Saturday. Although the forecast called for a chance of rain, the day was beautiful, with a mellow, amiable sunshine that matched the brightness of the tailgaters in the gold lot. You could tell it was a big game … [Read more...]
Fans go the distance for the Mountaineers
Saying West Virginia fans travel well is like saying the sun is warm. The moon is far away. And Germans like beer. Just ask my old college roommates and WVU alumni Steve and Jill Besendorfer, who traveled from Phoenix, Ariz., to Morgantown, WV, for a weekend of wild and wonderful tailgating and … [Read more...]
Hats off to the Morgantown police
Monongalia County Sheriff 's Deputy J.D. Morgan has a strong, confident presence. He watches over the gold lot every game day to ensure no one gets too unruly. He’s been doing this for as long as Dave and I have been tailgating in our current spot. J.D. is cool. He knows how to balance the … [Read more...]
Livin’ the ‘suite’ life rooting for the Mountaineers
Magnanimous. That describes Mountaineer fans to a T. In what other fan base would a former football standout who you just met give you free tickets to one of the biggest games of the season? That’s what happened last year when former WVU linebacker and NFL pro Grant Wiley gave Dave and me 4 … [Read more...]
From sweltering heat to torrential downpour, Mountaineer fans party on
By the time I arrived to the first tailgate of the season at 9:30 a.m., I felt like I was wrapped in a thin layer of Saran wrap. The day started off so steamy I felt like I was breathing through a straw by the time I made the 1.8 mile trek from our hotel to the gold lot. But West Virginia fans … [Read more...]
Mountaineer football teeming with crowd-pleasing, gameday traditions
Let’s hear it for Mountaineer Nation. Once again, fans created memorable, curtain-rising tailgates and the Mountaineers pulled out a shutout, season-opening victory to kick off West Virginia football. College football brings out the best in traditions and pageantry, and as Dave and I prepared to … [Read more...]
15 must-have songs for a WVU tailgate
When it comes to your tailgate playlist, you don't want to play it by ear. You should put as much consideration into your tunes as you do your choice of food and beverages. The right music can make a great tailgate even more awesome, or it can curb the social mood you’re trying to create. Here … [Read more...]
Players score big with the ladies at WVU Football 101
After spending Sunday afternoon at Fan Day, I couldn't wait to attend the 4th annual Football 101 for Women at Milan Puskar Stadium. Hosted by the Mountaineer Athletic Club, this event teaches you some gridiron basics and gives you a deeper appreciation for how hard our boys work throughout the … [Read more...]