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...]
Spirited enthusiasm is the name of the game for WVU tailgaters
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...]
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...]
Kansas State fans experience the Almost Heaven nature of Mountaineer Nation
On Nov. 20, Kansas State alum Craig McGhee made his first trip to Morgantown for the bitter cold Thursday night Big 12 game. Now he says it’s his second favorite college town. “Morgantown is awesome. People were so friendly, and they kept walking up to us and saying, ‘Welcome to Morgantown,’” … [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...]
Welcome to Wild and Wonderful Tailgating
Nothing beats the end-of-summer blues like the anticipation of college football. And with college football comes the wild and wonderful tailgating season. College football and tailgating go together like beer and chicken wings, and no one does it better than the loyal and spirited Mountaineer … [Read more...]