-
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?
MORGANTOWN -
The West Virginia women's swimming
and diving team fell to the ladies of James Madison today, despite some
great swims by the Mountaineers.The final score was 156 to 144.
"We had a good meet today," says coach Vic Riggs. "I'm not making any
excuses for us. JMU swam very well, and I congratulate them."
Mandie Nugent and Rachael Burnett both had an impressive day taking
first in their respective events. Nugent took first in the 1000 free
(10:14.12), the 200 fly (2:04.24) and the 100 fly (56.57). Burnett
finished first in the 200 free (1:50.63), the 100 free (52.38) and the
500 free (4:56.46).
Freshmen Tiera Butkus and Julie Ogden stepped up for the women, Butkus
taking first in the 100 back (59.55) and second in the 200 back
(2:05.20). Ogden finished second in the 200 fly (2:06.49) and the100 fly
(57.61).
Danielle Smith took first in the 200 back (2:05.10), and Breanna McCann
finished first in the 200 IM (2:08.49). McCann also finished third in
the 100 breast (1:07.44), respectively, behind Jenelle Zee who finished
second (1:06.99).
The lady Mountaineers finished the day with the team of Butkus, Eva
Burlingham, Nugent and Burnett taking second in the 200 free relay
(1:36.75).
"We had to have some of the girls swim different events with little time
in between," says Riggs. "The team gave an excellent effort coming off a
hard week of training, and we just came up short. We will continue to
focus on the BIG EAST."
Both the men's and women's swimming and diving teams will be back in
action as they host Cincinnati and Villanova Saturday, Nov. 12, at noon.
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2012 WorldNow and WVILL. All Rights Reserved.