Dave and I were in Freehold, NJ, for a wedding last Saturday, so we missed watching the Mountaineers defeat the Jayhawks. Although we couldn't find a TV station that carried the game, we got to listen to a live stream with the WVU Gameday app. As typical of the games this season, WVU played well … [Read more...]
Looking back at the 2008 Fiesta Bowl
I was excited to hear we were going to stripe the stadium for our Big 12 season opener against Oklahoma on Sept. 20. Since our seats are in the gold section, I have the perfect t-shirt. I bought it in Phoenix the day after we smacked the Sooners 48-28 in the 2008 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. I’m sure … [Read more...]
Mountaineers overcome miscues to bring home victory over Maryland
Although Clint Trickett had a career-high 511 yards and 4 touchdowns, various blunders almost cost the Mountaineers the game yesterday. A blocked field goal, fumbled punt return and dropped interceptions, to name a few, had the Mountaineers clawing their way to a 40-37 victory over Maryland. In … [Read more...]
Watch highlights from WVU vs. Alabama game
While our Mountaineers missed some golden opportunities to pull off the upset against #2-ranked Alabama, there were plenty of positive signs that this year's team is much improved - and a legitimate contender in the Big 12. Watch some of those key plays in this game highlights video presented by … [Read more...]
WVU’s loss to Alabama still gives hope for season
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Perfect Sunday: Mario’s Fishbowl and WVU Football 101
It’s not every day you get to spend an evening on Mountaineer Field with the WVU football team and coaches. So I was excited when I received an invitation from the Mountaineer Athletic Club for Football 101 for Women. The invitation promised me on-field instructional sessions with the players, a … [Read more...]
WVU hosts Football 101 for Women
It was a rainy, but perfect, day Sunday, Aug. 17, when WVU coaches and players hosted the annual Football 101 program at Mountaineer Field for a group of more than 125 women - including moi. The Dominion Post captured highlights in this video, with senior offensive lineman Michael Calicchio talking … [Read more...]
Watch how the Mountaineers bleed gold and blue
You can't help but feel electricity surge all the way to your core when you watch this video of the Mountaineers train and condition for the upcoming season. A masterful mix of spine-tingling footage, music and sage soundbites about commitment and teamwork make this video an inspiring tribute to … [Read more...]