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- The governor arrived Thursday, delivering a pep talk to the West Virginia football team about overcoming adversity. By all accounts, it was emotional and inspiring, which is just what the Mountaineers need going into next month's Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. (AZCentral -- Sports)
T.O. says he's sorry, he was joking about Jessica Dec 20, 2007
population 642, give or take as the hometown of now-former West Virginia football coach Rich Rodriguez have come down. Less than 24 hours after Rodriguez announced he was leaving WVU to become Michigan's new football coach, Mayor Robert Riggs ordered two signs taken down that proclaim Grant Town as the Home of WVU Head Football Coach Rich Rodriguez. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Boosters furious that WVU lost Rodriguez Dec 19, 2007
West Virginia football spokesman Mike Montoro confirmed late Tuesday that Rodriguezs resignation was moved up from Jan. 3 to midnight Tuesday, but did not know the reason for the change. Rodriguez had said that he wasnt going to coach West Virginia in the Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 2 out of concern that it would create too much of a distraction. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cheating scandal hits FSU Dec 19, 2007
West Virginia football spokesman Mike Montoro confirmed late Tuesday that Rodriguez's resignation was moved up from Jan. 3 to midnight Tuesday, but did not know the reason for the change. The university also announced associate head coach Bill Stewart was named interim coach as the administration starts looking for a permanent replacement. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Offer he couldnt refuse Dec 17, 2007
Rodriguez woke up that day knowing that his West Virginia football team was one victory away from his ultimate goal the national championship game. All the Mountaineers had to do was beat Pittsburgh and West Virginias ticket to the BCS title game certainly would have been punched. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Michigan hires Rodriguez from W.Va. Dec 17, 2007
West Virginia football coach Rich Rodriguez gives a thumbs-up Friday, Dec. 8, 2006, during a news conference in Morgantown, W.Va. Michigan has hired West Virginia's Rodriguez as its next football coach following a search that featured two other top prospects deciding to stay put. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Rich Rodriguez File Dec 17, 2007
Bringing his career to the collegiate level, Rodriguez walked onto the West Virginia football team in the fall of 1981. After earning a scholarship from head coach Don Nehlen, Rodriguez recorded 54 tackles in three years as a defensive back for the Mountaineers. (GoBlueWolverine.com)
Central Michigan surprises Michigan, 78-67 Dec 16, 2007
Beilein wouldn't comment yesterday when asked about U-M's pursuit of West Virginia football coach Rich Rodriguez, with whom he worked at WVU.. "I don't know anything about that. Don't get me into any of this stuff no comment at all," he said. (Michigan Sports -- Rivals.com)
WVU's Rodriguez mum on rumors Dec 15, 2007
The Associated Press West Virginia football coach Rich Rodriguez was back in Morgantown on Friday after taking a flight from Ohio, and unwilling to talk about any possible interest in the Michigan job. "Going to practice. I'm going to practice," he said Friday, getting into his car after a trip to Toledo. (News & Observer -- Sports)
WVU meets need with Florida wide receiver Dec 11, 2007
The "Woods" name is a familiar one to the recruitniks who follow West Virginia football. WVU has gone searching for several wide receivers to add to its burgeoning freshman class of 2008, and received a commitment from one of them Sunday morning. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
That Fiesta Bowl pairing just might work out Dec 11, 2007
See, Stemple knows his West Virginia football history, which, given his background, isnt all that surprising. Its not as if, as he insinuated, that his wife had to hide the knives and keep him away from ledges and bridges after the loss to Pitt, but the guy knows his Mountaineer football. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Shelly Anderson: A casting call for local stars Dec 8, 2007
" Assuming they become famous enough to be portrayed in a movie or theatrical venture, who would play our local athletes and sports figures? With some allowances for age, height and accent -- hey, we're new at this -- here's a stab at some casting: Steelers coach Mike Tomlin -- Omar Epps. It's the eyes. Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger -- Peter Krause. Steelers chairman Dan Rooney -- Paul Newman. Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau -- Ed Harris. Steelers running back Willie Parker... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Roundup: Three-day Baisi Classic starts tonight at Tech Dec 7, 2007
RODRIGUEZ HONORED: West Virginia football coach Rich Rodriguez tied with Boston Colleges Jeff Jagodzinski as the American College Football Association Region 1 Coach of the Year. Continue 1. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Pitt-WVU Preview Dec 1, 2007
The 100th version of the Backyard Brawl between the Pitt and West Virginia football teams might be nothing like the previous editions, which the Panthers won 59 times, lost 37 and tied three. At least the (4-7 overall, 2-4 in the Big East) players are hopeful it doesn't resemble the past two versions when the Mountaineers put up 45 points on the Panthers and won both games going away. (PittInsiders.com)
Starkey: Stakes are high for 100th Backyard Brawl Nov 28, 2007
That's what they're serving Saturday night at Milan Puskar Stadium, although West Virginia football fans are hoping it's only an appetizer ... There hasn't been a bigger home game in 116 years of West Virginia football. (ESPN -- College Football News)
West Virginia inches closer to title game, but rival Pitt awaits Nov 27, 2007
Even that's a claim West Virginia football never before could proffer, not until these highest of Mountaineers times. Granted, the Mountaineers yesterday ascended to No. 1 in the USA Today coaches' poll, yet another apex in the program's suddenly overnight success of a 116-year history, but the ranking that matters most is the Bowl Championships Series standings, which spat out West Virginia as second only to Missouri in the national championship hunt. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Washington loses real whiz Nov 25, 2007
" Wallace is merely there for consultation purposes; the Liberty Bowl invitations will go out in the beginning of December, one to the champion of Conference USA and the other to the SEC team that travels best and has, most likely, a 7-5 or 6-6 record. Wallace is a diehard West Virginia football fan and counts among his favorite experiences being on the sideline of an LSU game when Nick Saban was the coach there.Hot and coldMaybe the Miami Heat will turn it around. Or, well, who can say for... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Gateway survives USC to advance in playoffs Nov 10, 2007
West Virginia football coach Rich Rodriguez was on the field before the game, exchanging pleasantries with coaches from both Gateway and Upper St. Clair. Under NCAA rules, Rodriguez couldn't talk to the team's players. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Help us pick the all-time WVU football team Nov 10, 2007
Mountaineers faithful: Please help the Post-Gazette choose an all-time West Virginia football team. Feel free to provide details and explanations. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Elevating Execution Nov 8, 2007 Notebook: White's starting status for Saturday a mystery Oct 2, 2007 Kick coverage unit battles lofty standards Sep 28, 2007 Offensive Evolution in Big East Sep 18, 2007 Turtles Too Slow Sep 14, 2007 West Virginia Football: Reynaud is third wheel in potent offense Sep 12, 2007 West Virginia Football: Revived in-state rivalry nearly void of native sons Sep 6, 2007 West Virginia Football: Stopping White, Slaton tough job Sep 5, 2007 Cook: Only WVU can keep itself from BCS title game Sep 1, 2007 Gene Collier sports chat transcript 08/29/07 Aug 30, 2007 Rod, Casteel piecing LBs together Aug 25, 2007 Devine has high profile but is low maintenance Aug 25, 2007 Berry good news and a weathered House Aug 24, 2007 Lankster, Thomas Suspended Aug 22, 2007 Distractions Aug 22, 2007 Lankster/Thomas: Police Chief discusses charges Aug 21, 2007 West Virginia Football: Improved pass defense Mountaineers' priority Aug 16, 2007 Name That Tune time at practice Aug 15, 2007 Trickett left a parting gift in secondary Aug 15, 2007 Positional Preview: Defensive Backs Aug 13, 2007 WVU scrimmage uglier than normal Aug 12, 2007 WVU staff gunning for recruiting family plan Jul 20, 2007 John Bassler commits to WVU Jul 17, 2007 Dingle comfortable in his own skin Jul 6, 2007 West Virginia's Slaton seeks to solidify his bid for the Heisman Jul 4, 2007 Marshall Game 2: West Virginia Jun 30, 2007 West Virginia game 1: Western Michigan Jun 27, 2007 WVU Opens Team Camp Jun 22, 2007 Brown remains ready for WVU Jun 17, 2007 Colleges measure up to NCAA standards May 3, 2007 NCAA makes sure coaches get message on texting Apr 19, 2007 Secondary Matters - II Apr 17, 2007 Dent could find himself WVUs center of attention Apr 3, 2007 Names in the games Mar 26, 2007 Reed Williams got religion Mar 14, 2007 Sowers one of many moves for spring practice Mar 2, 2007 Brashear 3 set for WVU Junior Day Feb 27, 2007 Rod lauds class; will keep recruiting Devine Feb 8, 2007 Rodriguez likes class even with late losses Feb 8, 2007 Massive defensive lineman to visit WVU Feb 3, 2007 Rod Smith comes home to rejoin WVU staff Jan 24, 2007 Four Floridians will visit Morgantown Friday Jan 19, 2007 Mountaineers nudge in on 5-star wide receiver Jan 13, 2007 Notebook | West Virginia gains some dated revenge Jan 2, 2007 Key Moment: West Virginia - Georgia Tech Jan 2, 2007 Brevard brings in new year Jan 1, 2007 Gator Bowl Press Conference Jan 1, 2007
We just have to keep going along and play West Virginia football. Its in our hands. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Rod: Focus - Not Formations - The Key Oct 2, 2007
The goal is to play West Virginia football every time out and compete for championships. The first goal is the Big East championship and we are behind on that because we lost. (BlueGoldNews.com)
I've never done that," said Rodriguez, whose Mountaineers are about to play their fourth road game in five weeks. "Our goal every year is to play West Virginia football each and every time we get out there and compete for a championship, particularly the Big East championship. I told the team we're behind the ball on that. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
MORGANTOWN-- Over the past four seasons, the West Virginia football program excelled in kickoff coverage, a unit that is often overlooked until disaster strikes. After watching two kickoffs almost returned for touchdowns against his team already this season, however, WVU special teams coordinator Bill Stewart is looking for ways to round the coverage back into shape. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
When asked about the evolution of offenses in the Big East on Monday, West Virginia football coach Rich Rodriguez opted for a homespun coaching adage, preferring to give the initial credit to the player instead of the system that has led to at least a share of three of the last four conference titles. He was quick to mention that a program must also fall back on the same dynamic system, build depth, and, of course, rely on the strategic minds of the coaching staff. (New Haven Register, CT)
We just played West Virginia football, said Dingle, who finished with six tackles, a sack and two tackles for a loss. Thats playing fast, playing physical, playing smart, and attacking. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Jeff Gentner/Associated Press Darius Reynaud had two touchdown receptions in West Virginia's 48-23 victory against Marshall Saturday. -- The dynamo who ranks ahead of his distinguished Heisman Trophy candidate teammates in all-purpose yardage, who at 41 inches owns not only one of the highest vertical leaps in program history but also the coach Rich Rodriguez-era record for squatting 695 pounds, is a compact, camera-shy, modest package with would-be tacklers and no-way tales in his wake. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
-- When hostilities between West Virginia's two major colleges return Saturday to Huntington for the first time in 92 years, the state will be represented by two starters on each side. Game: West Virginia (1-0) at Marshall (0-1), 11:10 a.m.. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
One of the West Virginia Mountaineers' offensive principals revealed a previously hush-hush secret. You heard of the naked bootleg. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
What are the respective goals of the Pitt, Penn State and West Virginia football teams. Let's play another round of Jeopardy. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
jimmy_g: How far can the West Virginia football team realistically go this year. Gene Collier: I wouldn't put any limits on WVU.. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
MORGANTOWN With Will linebacker J.T. Thomas in limbo, the West Virginia football team's 'backer corps has turned into a muscular jigsaw puzzle. And head coach Rich Rodriguez and defensive coordinator Jeff Casteel have the task of figuring out which piece is which. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Im just here to play West Virginia football, Devine said in response to a question really about his artwork. They all have meaning to me, though. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
THERE WERE more than a few surprises when the new West Virginia football depth chart was released. First, the Mountaineers list 13 positions on offense. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
West Virginia Football Coach Rich Rodriguez has announced Tuesday that Ellis Lankster and J.T. Thomas have been suspended from the Mountaineer football team, indefinitely, pending the completion of the legal process. Rodriguez will not comment any further at this time about Lankster (DB/5-10/190/Jr. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Certainly, this incident isnt going to cause West Virginia football to shut down. WVU will be on the field next Saturday, and it will put a defense on the field one that hopes to be better all-around than the one of 2006. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Morgantown police chief Phil Scott said Monday night that a magistrate will set a date for a preliminary hearing on a charge of stealing and transferring stolen property against two West Virginia football players. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Thursday, August 16, 2007. By Chuck Finder, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
MORGANTOWN There was a time when neighbors around Mountaineer Field wouldnt have known there was a West Virginia football practice in progress unless they looked out their windows. And even then, if it was being held anywhere except the grass practice fields, it still was pretty much under the radar. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
MORGANTOWN Many West Virginia football fans are upset that ex-Mountaineer assistant coach Rick Trickett left for Florida State. But understand one thing. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
The son of a former West Virginia football star, Pridemore is an excellent athlete with a high football IQ. He played mostly running back in high school but has been working out at corner since January. He has a reputation for being a bit injury-prone, so that bears watching. (TheDevilsDen.com)
MORGANTOWN Anyone who has followed West Virginia football even on the fringes in recent years could have predicted that after the first week of preseason camp coach Rich Rodriguez would not be pleased. This, however, may be some sort of record. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
THOUGHT ID bring West Virginia football fans a little recruiting news today. Reason. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
John Bassler committed to the West Virginia football program about two weeks ago based on is experiences with two assistant coaches. Head coach Rich Rodriguez supposedly remarked that he liked Bassler at a summer WVU team camp "because of the way he wasn't afraid to stick his face up in there.". (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Johnny Dingle says he is feeling fine, these comfortable days of July, but that could spell bad news for West Virginia football opponents' quarterbacks. Dingle, 6-foot-3, 270, came to head coach Rich Rodriguez in January 2004 as a hoped-for edge rusher. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
But ask him about his West Virginia football team, and modesty goes out the window. "The biggest thing we want to do," Slaton says, "is go out there and win every game and play with no flaws.". (USA Today -- Sports)
EDITORS NOTE: This is the fourth in a series of previews on Marshall and West Virginia football opponents. The series resumes Monday with a look at West Virginias third opponent, Maryland. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
EDITORS NOTE: This is the first in a series of previews on Marshall and West Virginia football opponents. Date with West Virginia: Saturday, Sept. 1, time TBA. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Two read West Virginia Football and there are four with the flying WV. One in the middle lists the Big East championships in 1993, 2003, 2004 and 2005 with the teams overall and conference record. Work also continues on the inside of the Puskar Center in the Thomas Room. (BlueGoldNews.com)
On a West Virginia football team that once more will go into a season with a Top 10 ranking, visions of a BCS bowl and even a shot at the national championship, Brown is one of the reasons the Mountaineers figure to be so good. Yet he may not throw a single touchdown pass or break off a dramatic run in a crucial situation all season. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Other programs that could face possible sanctions next year without improvement are Pitt baseball (923); West Virginia football (924), baseball (919), men's (915) and women's (910) basketball and wrestling (891); Penn State fencing (915); Duquesne men's basketball (909); and Robert Morris men's basketball (903), lacrosse (908) and women's golf (900). While pleased with the school's academic performance, Pitt athletic director Jeff Long acknowledged that there was still some work to be done,... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
No, but I just got my daughter a phone for her 11th birthday, the West Virginia football coach said. So Im sure Ill be text messaging her when Im on the road. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
By PublisherDate: Apr 17, 2007 Last week, we started a look at the potential changes and outlook for the West Virginia football teams defensive secondary by examining the cornerbacks and free safety positions. We conclude that analysis today with a look at the spur and bandit positions. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Oh, there have been plenty of times hes done it in practice, and even a few during West Virginia football games. But considering that he never played the position before arriving in Morgantown and that all last season he toiled behind the best center in the country, Dent is an absolute novice. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
West Virginia football coach Rich Rodriguez will speak at a WVU Tech athletic fund-raiser at 6 p.m. April 24 at the Clay Center in Charleston. The WVU Tech Athletic Department, along with the Tech Foundation and the Golden Bear Athletic Club, is sponsoring the event that will benefit Tech athletic programs. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
MORGANTOWN--Monday afternoon, Rev. Rich Rodriguez stood among his disciples in a big circle and proclaimed: "Today, we're going to separate the pretenders from the contenders." And then the West Virginia football team went out and bashed its head in for a brisk two hours. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
MORGANTOWN--Of the several personnel changes the West Virginia football coaching staff considered this short winter off-season, it would appear that Nate Sowers' ascendancy to the wide receiver position(s) will be the headliner as spring drills start Monday. The Mountaineers will go out until April 7 with a spring break included. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
West Virginia football and Pittsburgh Brashear High School have a unique relationship. Of course Major Harris sprang from there to lead the Mountaineers to the national championship game against Notre Dame after an undefeated 1988 season. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
MORGANTOWN--Despite the conspicuous absence of one big name, West Virginia football coach Rich Rodriguez enthusiastically introduced the 25 latest members of the Mountaineer program on the beginning of the national signing period at the Milan Puskar Center. Sign in here if you already have a username and password to any service on the Rivals. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
-- West Virginia football coach Rich Rodriguez talked at length about the athleticism and the versatility the Mountaineers' 2007 recruiting class yesterday. And, he also talked about how each player might fit into his program. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
West Virginia football fans have been pining away for at least a visit from a big earth-mover of a defensive lineman, and they will get their wish Friday when Fork Union Military's Asa Chapman plans to pay an official trip to the Mountaineer campus. This is essentially the last weekend for official visitors to come to Morgantown if they choose to sign with the Mountaineers on Wednesday. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
MORGANTOWN Rod Smiths first stint as a West Virginia football coach lasted about a month. This one is expected to go on just a bit longer than that. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
MORGANTOWN--Four Floridians will be winging their ways to Morgantown Friday as the West Virginia football coaching staff puts together its first major official visitation weekend since the Gator Bowl championship. Though departed Mountaineer recruiter coordinator Herb Hand handled the Glades Central kids, the present staff is currently making the necessary details for their visits, it is believed. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
MORGANTOWN--Most close observers of West Virginia football believe that the Mountaineers are one deep threat away from being perhaps NCAA's most devastating offense. This year, departed wide receivers coach Butch Jones developed Brandon Myles into a key possession receiver who scored 8 touchdowns. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
- For West Virginia football fans of a certain age, the Mountaineers' 38-35 win over Georgia Tech in Monday's Gator Bowl represented a cleansing of sorts. Older Mountaineers fans still remember how West Virginia's first foray onto the national scene was ruined by head coach Bobby Dodd's Yellow Jackets in the 1954 Sugar Bowl. (Macon Telegraph -- Sports)
" A mad scramble for the ball ensued, and West Virginias John Holmes covered up the pigskin tighter than the lid on a jar of jam. A personal foul on Tech moved the ball 15 yards closer to paydirt. Two plays later, Whites fifteen-yard run put West Virginia in the lead for good. It hit off of the guys leg, bounced back, and we jumped on it, said McAfee as he continued to discuss the play. It worked out. Im happy about it. I was trying to kick a touchback, and I mishit it... (BlueGoldNews.com)
"Jim and Sandy Crause of Melbourne said they gave up on drinking through the night or even staying up to watch the ball drop years ago."I kept trying to stay awake and I would fall asleep earlier and earlier every year," Jim Crause said. The couple also ate at Beef O'Brady's on Sunday."It makes us nervous to go out, and most of our friends only go out if it's for an early dinner," Sandy said. The couple forbid their 17-year-old son to drive last night.The Crauses have modified their traditions... (Florida Today)
com :: Football :: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets :: Official Athletic Site. Tech head coach and team standouts , and met with the media. (Ramblinwreck.com)
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