It’s not every day the president comes to your tailgate. West Virginia University President E. Gordon Gee, that is. As soon as folks spot the neat and dapper leader in his signature WV-themed bow tie, spectacles and blue-and-gold wingtip shoes, they begin jockeying for a photo op and a chance to … [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...]
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...]
While we lost on the gridiron, we won in the gold lot
Not even the chilly temperatures and rain could dampen the excitement and school spirit of Mountaineer Nation last weekend. Leading up to the big game between West Virginia and TCU, the students had built a playful phenomenon around Tent City in anticipation of College GameDay. Dave and I were … [Read more...]
All country roads lead to Morgantown
The excitement I felt leading into last weekend was feverish enough – and then it became downright striking. My ol’ college roommates Jill and Steve Besendorfer were coming from Phoenix, plus 7 other friends, 1 from Virginia, 2 from Williamstown, WV, and 4 from Akron. And, we were playing the … [Read more...]
CBS Sports Network’s Tailgate Fan comes to Morgantown this weekend
OK, Mountaineer Nation, it’s time to show the rest of the world your tailgating spirit this weekend. Nick Stevens, the host/producer of the CBS Sports Network show “Tailgate Fan,” is coming to Morgantown. He’s looking for good stories, killer foods and recipes, and creative, tricked-out rides. He … [Read more...]
A tailgate wedding made in heaven
As Shalee’s bridal party made their entrance in the gold lot, John Denver’s sweet and wholesome voice began crooning “Almost heaven, West Virginia.” It only seems fitting that a WVU tailgate wedding would play “Take me home, country roads” for their procession, and “Hail, West Virginia” for their … [Read more...]