Four Footballers on Preseason AA List Apr 18, 2008
Four West Virginia football players have earned spots on a preseason All-America team, while the 2008 squad has been tabbed for a top ten slot. NationalChamps. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Accused worker extended job offer Apr 18, 2008
-- Former West Virginia football coach Rich Rodriguez said he would find a job at Michigan for a WVU athletic fund-raiser being investigated over an alleged racist remark, according to a sworn affidavit obtained by The Associated Press. Larry Aschebrook confronted Rodriguez and former assistant coach Calvin Magee after being informed of a West Virginia investigation into Magee's accusation. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Running backs a'plenty; how many to select? Apr 16, 2008
Of all the positions in West Virginia football history running back has been the most heralded. From Garrett Ford (1965-67) up to Steve Slaton (2005-07), no other spot has been more romanticized or lauded. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
FC lifters enter State Meet Apr 4, 2008
D.J. Shaw (West Virginia football signee) took first place in the 285-pound class in 2006, while Gary Rogers equaled that accomplishment last year in 2007. The Daily Leader 2008. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Two added to '08 football recruiting class Apr 2, 2008
(April 1, 2008) - West Virginia football coach Bill Stewart has announced the signings of two additional prospects for the 2008 recruiting class. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Ruoff, threes drop Arizona Mar 22, 2008
West Virginia Football Recruiting. Highest Rated Commitments/Signees. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
AFTER THE EXODUS: Heisman hopeful White sticks at WVU Mar 1, 2008
He alone will be the face of West Virginia football, and with the departures of Louisville QB Brian Brohm and Rutgers RB Ray Rice, he'll also be the face of the Big East. But the added pressure won't be prompting him to change a thing. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
New face on \'08 WVU recruiting trail appears Feb 22, 2008
It appears that Bill Stewart and his merry group of West Virginia football recruiters may not be done with the 2008 class. While Stewart and his 9-man staff announced the names of 23 student-athletes who had signed their Letters of Intent on Feb. 6, a 24th signed LOI arrived several days later. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
More where 'T' came from Feb 14, 2008
In fact, his signing on Wednesday with West Virginia football may not be the "Finau finale.". (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Pagano leaves Heels Feb 12, 2008
Tuesday, February 12, 2008. Published: Feb 12, 2008 12:30 AM Modified: Feb 12, 2008 02:44 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Norwin comes back to beat Butler Feb 9, 2008
Urban, a senior center and a West Virginia football recruit, added 14. But everyone was talking about Matheny afterward. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
West Virginia dismisses trio after drug arrest Feb 8, 2008
(AP) -- West Virginia football coach Bill Stewart dismissed three players charged with felony possession of marijuana with the intent to deliver. Linebacker John Holmes, defensive lineman James Ingram and running back Ed Collington were kicked off for violating team rules, Stewart said in a statement Thursday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Family Affair Feb 6, 2008
By PublisherDate: Feb 5, 2008 In the end, it wasn't so much his brother, but another member of the West Virginia football family that had the biggest impact on Coley White's decision to sign with the Mountaineers. to read the rest of this story. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Another Two-Sporter? Feb 5, 2008
By PublisherDate: Feb 4, 2008 Following the halftime ceremony honoring the West Virginia football team's Fiesta Bowl victory, placekicker Patrick McAfee was dribbling a basketball in the tunnel at one end of the WVU Coliseum. to read the rest of this story. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Rodriguez mess a focus as recruiting day looms Feb 3, 2008
At least on the surface, that seems to guarantee no West Virginia football headlines about lawsuits and buyouts and a certain ex-coach and controversy. To be sure, it has been an almost daily dish the past few weeks, if not the past month, in this messy coach-university divorce. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
WVU right for Wright Feb 1, 2008
Recent West Virginia football commitments like D.J. Shaw and Bernard Smith talked about interaction between themselves and Mountaineer basketball fans at The Coliseum during a recent men's game, and the impact left on them leading to their likely signings with Bill Stewart's program. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Basketball helps QB's speed Feb 1, 2008
West Virginia football coach Bill Stewart said he endorsed Brown joining the basketball team "100 percent." But it can be demanding to play both sports, said Hands, who played on the Florida State basketball team in the early 1990s with two-sport star Charlie Ward. "I was his roommate on the road and quite a few times we'd talk about how difficult it is," Hands said of Ward. (The Palm Beach Post)
WVU football hires final assisstant coach Jan 31, 2008
Joseph represents the fifth graduate of the school among the eight new hires surrounding the West Virginia football program. First published on January 30, 2008 at 5:38 pm Online: Print: Copyright. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Rodriguez offers to pay part of buyout Jan 30, 2008
In an act of good faith, former West Virginia football coach Rich Rodriguez has offered to pay the school $1. 5 million to buy out the final six years of his contract, according to a letter of credit filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Clarksburg, W.Va. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Rodriguez Files $1.5M Letter of Credit Jan 30, 2008
Former West Virginia football coach Rich Rodriguez filed a $1. 5 million letter of credit Tuesday, claiming that's the amount he owes the university after leaving for Michigan. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Two Duke players face charges Jan 30, 2008
MORE FOOTBALLRODRIGUEZ FILES LETTER: Former West Virginia football coach Rich Rodriguez filed a $1. 5 million letter of credit Tuesday, claiming that's the amount he owes the university after leaving for Michigan. (News & Observer -- Sports)
WVU hires receivers coach Jan 30, 2008
New West Virginia football coach Bill Stewart did hire an assistant coach from Appalachian State after all, though not one that fans breathlessly anticipated for most of a month. Stewart today named Lonnie Galloway as his receivers coach. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Mullen joins WVU staff Jan 25, 2008
"I am excited to be part of the West Virginia football program," Mullen said. "I am so fortunate and grateful to have worked for such an outstanding coach as Jim Grobe for the past 14 years. It is very difficult to leave him and Wake Forest, but the biggest reason I am leaving is to work for Coach Bill Stewart. Coach Grobe and Stewart are two of the best coaches in our profession today. "I want to come and be a part of the storied tradition already established at West Virginia, and I am hopeful... (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Schmitt sealed the deal for Stuart Jan 24, 2008
The latest West Virginia football commit, caught the second half of the Fiesta Bowl on TV in Phoenix and was impressed by the way the Mountaineer defense harassed Oklahoma in victory. But the part of the FOX production that sway him to the Mountaineers came when the game went final. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
WVU nabs another commit from Phoenix College Jan 24, 2008
West Virginia football has landed its second junior-college player from Phoenix College, the school where former Mountaineer offensive captain Dale Wolfley coaches. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
FL prospect happy with visit; family will help choice Jan 22, 2008
West Virginia football entertained two prospects from Pahokee, Fla. this weekend, and for one, at least, the official trip went "real good for me. As a 6-foot, 200 pounder, Miller has produced over 350 total stops playing for Pahokee head coach Blaze Thompson as a two-year starter. ...... (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber.) or. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Report: Governor refutes Rodriguez 'smear' claim Jan 20, 2008
"An investigation into missing files from Rodriguez's former office revealed the academic records of West Virginia football players are secure after a newspaper report raised questions about missing paperwork.Citing anonymous sources, the Gazette reported Tuesday that files kept in Rodriguez's private office disappeared between Dec. 16 and Jan. 3, along with strength and conditioning records from the weight room.The newspaper report claimed the missing documents included players' personal... (ESPN -- College Football News)
Rodriguez responds Jan 18, 2008
An investigation into missing files from Rodriguezs former office revealed the academic records of West Virginia football players are secure after a newspaper report raised questions about missing paperwork. Theres so many inaccuracies and falsehood and innuendo, at some point, you get tired of getting beat up, he said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rich Rodriguez: 'Smear' campaign waged against him Jan 18, 2008
By Jack Carey, USA TODAY Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez acknowledged Thursday he discarded and shredded files and documents kept in the West Virginia football offices after resigning last month as Mountaineers coach but said he was merely attempting to clean his office in an efficient way and said the "things thrown away were completely useless to everybody.". West Virginia's athletic department has been investigating the matter in an effort to determine what is missing after The... (USA Today -- Sports)
Michigan Newsstand - January 17 Jan 18, 2008
Angelique S. Chengelis The Detroit News Academic records of West Virginia football players are secure, but the school continues to investigate the importance of missing files that a source in a newspaper report on Tuesday said were destroyed by former coach Rich Rodriguez, now Michigan's head football coach. The Detroit News The love is gone for Rich Rodriguez in West Virginia. (Michigan Sports -- Rivals.com)
New Michigan coach Rodriguez senses 'smear campaign' Jan 18, 2008
" An investigation into missing files from Rodriguez's former office revealed the academic records of West Virginia football players are secure after a newspaper report raised questions about missing paperwork. "There's so many inaccuracies and falsehood and innuendo, at some point, you get tired of getting beat up," he said. "It was that I erased academic files, then the next day, 'Oh no, that didn't happen. The corrections are on page six and the lead story is on page one. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Sports in Brief: South Carolina hoops coach to retire after the season Jan 18, 2008
Former West Virginia football coach Rich Rodriguez said he is baffled by the stir that his departure has created in his home state, including an investigation into the removal of documents from his office that his attorney says was simply housecleaning for new coach Bill Stewart. "There seems to be a campaign to try to smear me," Rodriguez said during a conference call with reporters. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Donations flowing in for Mountaineers Jan 18, 2008
Amid the stormiest month in West Virginia football history, donations to the Mountaineer Athletic Club have risen to record levels. Despite December's troubled surface, with coach Rich Rodriguez seemingly jilting his alma mater and home state for Michigan, a group of prominent boosters withdrawing pledges over how university administrators handled the former coach's final days, a fits-and-spurts search for his replacement, and then the surprising anointment of Bill Stewart the day after a... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Rodriguez says 'lies' need to end Jan 18, 2008
"Who does all of this help? It's not helping the West Virginia football program a bit," Rodriguez said. "The bottom line is, everybody wants to be treated fairly, and there has to be an issue of fairness and honesty. And with this stuff, they know they are lying.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Will another Lyons become a Mountaineer? Jan 17, 2008
MORGANTOWN--Another wide receiving Lyons may want to join the West Virginia football roster for the spring or summer and be ready to play by fall. older brother of Mountaineer Wes, would like to transfer from Ohio State, according to his father, Wes Sr., of North Braddock, Pa. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bulldogs may lose assistant Jan 15, 2008
" Stewart, who was named Jan. 3 to replace Rich Rodriguez as Mountaineers coach a day after a 48-28 Fiesta Bowl victory over Oklahoma, has three openings remaining on his staff. Florida assistant Doc Holliday was hired as tight ends and fullbacks coach and will be recruiting coordinator. Johnson has been at Georgia for all seven of Richt's seasons and coached current NFL players Ben Watson, Randy McMichael, Leonard Pope and Martrez Milner. Johnson expressed interest in coaching the Georgia... (Athens Banner-Herald)
McCalebb still likes WVU Jan 14, 2008
Former West Virginia football commitment Onterrio McCalebb said Saturday he remained interested in the Mountaineers, but had yet to hear from the 6th-ranked team since former head coach Rich Rodriguez departed for Michigan. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Names in the games Jan 14, 2008
During WCHS-TVs coverage of the Mountaineer Sports Networks WVU vs. Marquette basketball game on Sunday, January 6, the station inadvertently aired dated copy on behalf of United Bank that featured former West Virginia football coach Rich Rodriguez, said the message. - advertisement. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Football: Holliday returns; recruiting a priority Jan 13, 2008
"I personally am very excited that Doc has decided to come back to his alma mater. He will be a tremendous, tremendous asset to the West Virginia football program, the city of Morgantown and the entire state of West Virginia and Mountaineer family.". Holliday spent 20 of the past 25 years as a full-time assistant on the offensive side -- all coaching wide receivers -- and Stewart called him "a valuable asset to this offensive staff" still in the making after Chris Beatty's hiring Friday as... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Stewart Announces New WVU Football Coaches Jan 12, 2008
MORGANTOWN--An excited Bill Stewart announced a trio of additions to the West Virginia football coaching staff during a conference call on Friday afternoon. Steve Dunlap will take over as WVU assistant head coach and safeties coach, David Lockwood will coach cornerbacks, and Chris Beatty will coach running backs and slot receivers for the Mountaineers. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Mountaineers name football assistant coaches Jan 12, 2008
Two of the three new West Virginia football staff members named today by head coach Bill Stewart have deep West Virginia ties. Steve Dunlap, a Hurricane, W.Va. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
UF assistant Holliday takes job at West Virginia Jan 11, 2008
Florida associate head coach Doc Holliday is leaving Gainesville for a spot on the West Virginia football staff. Holliday, who has coached safeties since he came to UF as part of Urban Meyer's inaugural staff in 2005, has been hired as the assistant head coach at his alma mater, according to a source close to the situation. (Florida Times-Union)
BUMFS to honor former WVU coach Jan 10, 2008
According to John Hoffman, special assistant to the president, and David Barnette, parnter with Jackson Kelly and dinner chairman, this year's award will be presented to former West Virginia football coach Don Nehlen. Nehlen was selected for many reasons to receive this award: 202 career wins; two undefeated seasons in 1988 and 1993; 28 All-Americans, six Academic All-Americans; 51 NFL players and a caring attitude towards bringing out the best in young people. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Sunday Sermon (Monday Delivery) Jan 8, 2008
These are the glory days of West Virginia football, and WVU athletics in general, and it is time to enjoy it. The fun of being a sports fan is celebrating the big wins and seeing your team accomplish things that many believe they cant achieve. (BlueGoldNews.com)
WVU taps Stewart Jan 4, 2008
Not everyone with an intererst in West Virginia football was pleased by the hire, however. West Virginia booster Ken Kendrick, who was outspoken in his support of Rodriguez following his departure, called it a "sad morning.". (ESPN -- College Football News)
Fiesta Bowl: WVU beats Oklahoma, 48-28 Jan 4, 2008
Ol' Billy Stewart, as the interim head coach of a once-fragile West Virginia football team calls himself, shepherded the underdog Mountaineers last night to a rousing, romping, Fiesta Bowl triumph that likely imbued positive feelings -- for the first time in a month -- from Wheeling to Bluefield, from pandhandle end to panhandle end. Wild, wonderful indeed: West Virginia 48, Oklahoma 28. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
SN: Grading the coaching hires Jan 3, 2008
And for the stodgy Blues with their undies bunched because Rod's not a Michigan Man, I give you these facts about West Virginia football in 2007. It is fourth in the nation in rushing offense with 292. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bill Stewart selected as West Virginia football coach Jan 3, 2008
The Associated Press Published: January 3, 2008. West Virginia's Bill Stewart has been selected as head coach. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Wednesday Back in Time 01-02-2008 Jan 3, 2008
An alert and scrappy University of West Virginia football team capitalized on a second period break to defeat the Texas Tech Red Raiders, 7-6, in a New Year s Day Sun Bowl Classic. Jan. 2, 1958: The Hale County Sheriff s Posse has been awarded the American Association of Sheriffs Posses and Riding Clubs National Parade Champions trophy for the second consecutive year. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
'Boomer Sooner': Breaking down OU, Part 5 Jan 2, 2008
West Virginia Mountaineers Football: WVSports. Football Recruit Search. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
'Throwback' Schmitt shines this time of year Jan 1, 2008
His concentration, akin to those 10 facemasks throughout his near-legendary, rumbling-to-a-close West Virginia football career, was shattered. "I'm Mr. January?" Owen Schmitt wondered aloud. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
CAMPUS CLICKS: Bid on the beard Dec 29, 2007
It's been a tough few weeks to be a West Virginia football fan. You lose your coach, Rich Rodriguez, to Michigan before the Fiesta Bowl, and now you're even losing your beard. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Focus back on football Dec 28, 2007
From the moment Rich Rodriguez did his best Pat White impersonation first a zig, then a zag and finally a sprint into the open field West Virginia football seems to have been reduced to one thing and one thing only ... Theres no politicking involved, though, in what West Virginia football once again became Thursday afternoon. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Under the Radar Dec 27, 2007
By PublisherDate: Dec 26, 2007 The best thing that could have happened for the West Virginia football team since the Pitt game. Some time out of the limelight. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Trying times in Morgantown Dec 21, 2007
- 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)
