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22 February 2012 at 00 : 49 AM

Is this the end of the Backyard Brawl as we know it?

Published by Michael Waterloo in College Sports , Spotlight 0

When West Virginia announced its move to the Big 12, fans were enthusiastic about leaving the Big East and playing schools such as Texas, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State each season. The Mountaineers weren't the only school to leave the Big East however, as Pitt and Syracuse both announced they will be leaving the conference to join the ACC in a couple years. ...

17 February 2012 at 16 : 10 PM

Weirton Madonna Standout Max Nogay Leads WVU to Win in Season Opener

Published by Michael Waterloo in College Sports , Spotlight 0

Five combined runs in first and ninth innings led the West Virginia University baseball to a 7-3 victory over Northwestern in opening game of the season at the Big Ten/BIG EAST Challenge in St. Petersburg, Fla. “I’m extremely happy to get a win especially under the circumstances,” coach Greg Van Zant says. “Max Nogay caught his first game at any ...

17 February 2012 at 15 : 47 PM

Pirates and Yankees Finalize Burnett Deal

Published by Michael Waterloo in Professional Sports , Spotlight 0

After a week of uncertainty, the Yankees and Pirates have reached a deal that would send AJ Burnett to the Pirates in exchange for pitcher Diego Moreno and outfielder Exicardo Cayones, pending league approval. The 35-year old Burnett, posted an 11-11 record last year with a 5.15 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP in 32 starts with the Yankees. The acquisition of ...

14 February 2012 at 18 : 41 PM

Mountaineers Announce 2012 Football Schedule

Published by Michael Waterloo in College Sports , Spotlight 0

With West Virginia ending their lawsuit with the Big East conference, they will officially join the Big 12 in July of this year. Today, the Mountaineers announced their 2012 football schedule. The schedule includes seven home games, four away games and one neutral site game at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. "I know our fans will be looking ...

9 February 2012 at 19 : 50 PM

One-on-one interview with West Virginia’s Brandon Napoleon

Published by Michael Waterloo in College Sports , Spotlight 0

Older West Virginia fans may remember Eugene Napoleon from the late 1980's. Napoleon ran for 1,001 yards and 3 touchdowns in his three years at Morgantown. On National Signing Day last Wednesday, Feb. 1, West Virginia got 26 recruits. One of those recruits is Brandon Napoleon, a quarterback/cornerback from St. Peter's Prep. school in New Jersey. ...