Football

"Nothing Beats Football Saturdays in Morgantown."

Jason Winnell

Feb 01 |13:38

Last Updated on Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:19

mountaineerfield400by220winnell I was recently asked about my favorite things about football Saturdays in Morgantown. I thought it was simple enough to answer, but then the list became so lengthy that I thought it impossible to sum them up in a few short pages. I picked a few for this article, although I probably could have written a book.

I also couldn’t help but chuckle thinking about how different my answer would have been 15 years ago during my first year as a student at WVU, than it is now.

My fanaticism certainly hasn’t changed, it’s just that the way I participate in the Mountaineer football experience is so much different now, and the things I love most about football Saturdays in Morgantown are a reflection of a deeper appreciation for the pageantry and tradition of WVU football, as well as the friendships and memories borne out of the experience, as opposed to simply using the fleeting moment as an excuse to party.

Ah yes, football Saturdays in Morgantown. I love them.

Mountaineer Memories: Avon Coburne

Jeremy Curtis

Jan 26 |23:50

Before he even stepped foot on West Virginia's campus, Avon Coburne had overcome hefty odds. He'd survived a troubled childhood to become a star running back at Holy Cross High School in Delran, N.J., only to suffer a potentially career-ending ACL injury. All things considered, what Coburne went on to accomplish at WVU in a storied career spanning from 1999 to 2002 was nothing less than astounding, as he became the most prolific running back in school history. EerSports.com's Jeremy Curtis recently caught up with Coburne, who now stars for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League.

What Does Dynamic Duo's Return Mean for WVU in 2011?

Jeremy Curtis

Jan 15 |12:04

noel devine and jock sanders West Virginia offensive coordinator Jeff Mullen likely breathed a sigh of relief when running back Noel Devine and slot receiver Jock Sanders decided to come back to school for their senior seasons instead of entering the NFL Draft. The reassurance makes perfect sense -- Devine ranks fifth all-time in school history in rushing yards and Sanders is fifth on the all-time receptions list at WVU.

Now that Mullen has retained the two most potent weapons in his offensive arsenal, the Mountaineers would figure to form one of the most explosive and balanced attacks in the Big East next season.

Right?

Devine, Sanders Will Return for Senior Seasons

Jeremy Curtis

Jan 14 |18:01

Last Updated on Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:13

West Virginia head coach Bill Stewart delivered the biggest news of the offseason Thursday, formally announcing that running back Noel Devine and slot receiver Jock Sanders will forego the NFL Draft and return to WVU for their senior seasons.

“On behalf of the Mountaineer football family, we are excited that Noel and Jock will remain as student athletes here for their senior years,” Stewart said in a release. “Obtaining their degrees and preparing for life after football is of utmost importance to them and to our program.”

Devine, a Ft. Myers, Fla., native and all-Big East performer, finished the 2009 season with 1,465 rush yards and 13 touchdowns. He has 3,381 career rush yards, which ranks fifth all-time, in program history.

“It’s all about unfinished business on the field and in the classroom,” Devine said in the release. “WVU and my coaches are doing a great job of preparing me for the NFL and for life after football.

Bowden Reflects on WVU Days; Devine's Last Dance?

EerSports Staff

Jan 01 |20:51

bowden400by2202 By Marky Billson -- Special to EerSports.com

JACKSONVILLE- The theme of the game was Bobby Bowden’s final game as head football coach at Florida State. Approximately three quarters of the Gator Bowl record 84, 129 fans who braved the early stormy weather and 50 degree temperatures were dressed in Seminoles red and yellow. He was given a “Bowden Walk” to the stadium prior to the game, with fans lining railings to watch the him lead a contingent of past Seminoles to the entrance of Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, and presented with a new, black Toyota Camry as a retirement gift.

Prior to his 34-year, 315-victory tenure at Florida State, Bowden was the head coach at West Virginia for six years, and before the game he spoke of “homecoming” upon hearing the West Virginia band play. Afterwards, the legendary coach reflected on his time as WVU's coach from 1970 through 1975.

Football

"Nothing Beats Football Saturdays in Morgantown."

Mountaineer Memories: Avon Coburne

What Does Dynamic Duo's Return Mean for WVU in 2011?

Devine, Sanders Will Return for Senior Seasons

Bowden Reflects on WVU Days; Devine's Last Dance?

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