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...]
A Travel Guide for Football Game Weekends in Morgantown
After responding to a couple inquiries from reporters about the game-day experience in Morgantown, I decided to share my insights here for all the opposing team fans who plan to make their first trip to Touchdown City. Here are my tips for fans who are traveling to Morgantown for college … [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...]
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...]
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...]
10 reasons I love Morgantown on gameday weekends
As I get ready for Fan Day and Football 101 tomorrow, I find myself thinking about my love affair with Morgantown and the Mountaineers. Every time I get to Morgantown I feel like Dorothy coming home in the Wizard of Oz. I guess you could say my roots in West Virginia run deep and true, and with … [Read more...]