That first tailgate of the season is like the beginning of a new adventure. The enthusiasm is palpable. We got to experience the electrifying atmosphere on Sept. 6 with old friends and a few new ones. Here's a slideshow of our daylong tailgate. Click here to view these pictures larger … [Read more...]
6 ways to survive tailgating season without gaining weight
While our Mountaineers will be duking it out on the gridiron this fall, spectators and tailgaters will be engaged in a different sort of battle in parking lots, bars and homes across the country. According to a Harris Interactive survey, 1 in 4 football fans will have gained an average of 10 … [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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Sharing experiences of WVU fans in Atlanta
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Favorite Morgantown hangout: Mario’s Fishbowl
You can’t make a trip to Morgantown without visiting the center of the universe – Mario’s Fishbowl on Richwood Ave. Locals, alumni and students alike are drawn to it like a conga line of ants to a sugar spill. It’s a place where even out-of-towners feel like locals. When you walk through its … [Read more...]
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...]
Pregame practice yields mostly positive results
While our beloved Mountaineers are busy running through their offensive and defensive schemes, Dave and I are brushing up our recipe playbook. On Sunday, we made two new eats – an appetizer of buffalo chicken quinoa balls and an entrée of steak tacos with cilantro-radish salsa. I also … [Read more...]