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Robert Gillespie went to south Florida in search of a big inside linebacker to fill one of two positions on West Virginia's defense in 2013. The player he found at American Heritage Plantation is even bigger
Mountaineers are trying to stand out in a growing list of offers for this American Heritage Plantation linebacker.
Former West Virginia University Fullback Owen Schmitt signed a one-year contract with the Oakland Raiders. Schmitt worked out for the Raiders on Tuesday and was quickly signed by Oakland.Raiders Offensive
Schmitt signed a contract shortly after completing a workout for the Raiders
Former West Virginia University Linebacker Najee Goode has inked a four-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Goode was a sixth-round draft pick by the Bucs and recently participated in Buccaneers rookie
Najee Goode and Keith Tandy have both signed four-year contracts with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
If the recent history of conference realignment in college sports has taught us anything it is that it tends to happen in waves. The rumblings and rumors of more realignment are starting to register on
Florida State could be a key player in the next round of conference realignment
For years, West Virginia University supporters have been looking for a more competitive league schedule. Rarely did the rest of the Big East step up to deliver one. There was the occasional game against
WVU is moving to a more difficult football conference with a very different schedule. But, just how different is it in terms of strength of schedule and travel?
The West Virginia University men's and women's swimming and diving teams will continue its preseason with the annual WVU Swimming & Diving Celebration starting with the Gold-Blue meet on Friday, Sept. 30, at 2 p.m., in the WVU Natatorium.
"I am really looking forward to this weekend," coach Vic Riggs says. "It is always fun to have the parents and alumni come and spend a night honoring our team's and individual's accomplishments at our Mountaineer Swimming and Diving Celebration."
The event will continue with a 6 p.m. banquet at Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa on Friday evening featuring special guest speaker Josh Schneider. Schneider is a two-time medalist at the Short Course Worlds and holds the American record in the short course 50 freestyle. Schneider attended Cincinnati where he was an NCAA champion in the 50 free in 2010.
"We have a fun format scheduled for the team in the Gold-Blue meet, and to have Josh speak at the banquet is a real honor," Riggs says.
Prior to Saturday's football game, there will be a tailgate for alumni at the WVU Varsity Club tent.
The team will open the regular season on Oct. 14 with the start of the West Virginia State Games in the WVU Natatorium. Action gets underway at 4 p.m.
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