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Previewing West Virginia’s offense ahead of next week’s start of spring practice

Previewing West Virginia’s offense ahead of next week’s start of spring practice

The fellas take an in-depth look at the Mountaineer offense on the latest episode of West By Pod Now that basketball season is officially over for the West Virginia Mountaineers, it’s time to turn our attention back to football. On this episode of West By Pod, Joel and Jordan go in-depth on the Mountaineer offense… ... Continue Reading
NCAA TOURNAMENT GAME THREAD: No. 9 West Virginia vs. No. 8 Maryland

NCAA TOURNAMENT GAME THREAD: No. 9 West Virginia vs. No. 8 Maryland

Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports Join us in the comments as the Mountaineers look to advance to the second round with a border war victory over the eighth-seeded Terrapins Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here but, for the uninitiated, we have a few rules. Our… ... Continue Reading
West Virginia baseball team dominates Appalachian State

West Virginia baseball team dominates Appalachian State

Photo by Ben Ludeman/Texas Rangers/Getty Images Good morning! This is the Shotgun Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup. Welcome, By-Godders, to The Shotgun/Throwdown, WVU’s best place for sports links, information, sophomoric humor and daily distractions. The West Virginia baseball team went on the road and annihilated Appalachian State in back-to-back games this week. WVU… ... Continue Reading
Mountaineers prepared to face Maryland in the NCAA Tournament opener

Mountaineers prepared to face Maryland in the NCAA Tournament opener

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Good morning! This is the Shotgun Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup. Welcome, By-Godders, to The Shotgun/Throwdown, WVU’s best place for sports links, information, sophomoric humor and daily distractions. The West Virginia men’s basketball team received a nine seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament and will… ... Continue Reading
BIG 12 TOURNAMENT GAME THREAD: West Virginia vs. Kansas

BIG 12 TOURNAMENT GAME THREAD: West Virginia vs. Kansas

Join us in the comments this afternoon as the Mountaineers look to upset the top-seeded Jayhawks to advance in the Big 12 tournament Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here but, for the uninitiated, we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically… ... Continue Reading
West Virginia cruises to first round win in Big 12 tournament

West Virginia cruises to first round win in Big 12 tournament

William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports Good morning! This is the Shotgun Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup. Welcome, By-Godders, to The Shotgun/Throwdown, WVU’s best place for sports links, information, sophomoric humor and daily distractions. The West Virginia men’s basketball team stepped up confidently in the first round of the Big 12 Championship, with a statement… ... Continue Reading
BIG 12 TOURNAMENT GAME THREAD: West Virginia vs. Texas Tech

BIG 12 TOURNAMENT GAME THREAD: West Virginia vs. Texas Tech

Join us in the comments as the Mountaineers look to advance in the 2023 Phillips 66 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Championship tournament Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here but, for the uninitiated, we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically say… ... Continue Reading
Erik Stevenson joins elite company in West Virginia basketball history

Erik Stevenson joins elite company in West Virginia basketball history

Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports Good morning! This is the Shotgun Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup. Welcome, By-Godders, to The Shotgun/Throwdown, WVU’s best place for sports links, information, sophomoric humor and daily distractions. West Virginia shooting guard Erik Stevenson won both the Player of the Week and Newcomer of the Week awards for the… ... Continue Reading
GAME THREAD: West Virginia No. 11 Kansas State

GAME THREAD: West Virginia No. 11 Kansas State

Join us in the comments as the Mountaineers close out the regular season on Senior Day against No. 11 K-State Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here but, for the uninitiated, we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically say be cool,… ... Continue Reading
West Virginia concludes regular season against No. 11 Kansas State

West Virginia concludes regular season against No. 11 Kansas State

Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports Good morning! This is the Shotgun Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup. Welcome, By-Godders, to The Shotgun/Throwdown, WVU’s best place for sports links, information, sophomoric humor and daily distractions. Basketball No. 11 K-State at WVU hoops: Tip time, where to watch and more The West Virginia men’s basketball team will… ... Continue Reading
Mountaineers help NCAA Tournament chances with gritty win at Iowa State

Mountaineers help NCAA Tournament chances with gritty win at Iowa State

Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports Good morning! This is the Shotgun Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup. Welcome, By-Godders, to The Shotgun/Throwdown, WVU’s best place for sports links, information, sophomoric humor and daily distractions. Basketball Gutty Mountaineers Boost NCAA Hopes With Road Win at Iowa State | West Virginia University AthleticsDown to only two available… ... Continue Reading
GAME THREAD: West Virginia vs. No. 23 Iowa State

GAME THREAD: West Virginia vs. No. 23 Iowa State

Join us in the comments as the Mountaineers begin the final week of the regular season at Iowa State on Big Monday Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here but, for the uninitiated, we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically say… ... Continue Reading
GAME THREAD: West Virginia vs. No. 3 Kansas

GAME THREAD: West Virginia vs. No. 3 Kansas

Join us in the comments as the Mountaineers look for a huge upset in The Phog

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WHEN/WHERE

Date: Saturday, February 24, 2023

Tip-Off Time: 4:00PM EST

Where: Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence, Kansas



WATCH/LISTEN

Channel: ESPN | DirecTV 206, Dish 140

TV Crew: Mark Neely and Chris Spatola

Online Streaming: ESPN with a valid cable subscription

Cord Cutters: Mountaineer fans can catch all the action on fuboTV. fuboTV is an over-the-top streaming service that carries all the major networks, including CBS, NBC, FOX, and now....the ESPN Disney networks! It also carries ABC, CBS Sports Network, FS1, SEC Network, and more. fuboTV comes with a cloud DVR feature, so you can record the game and watch it later.

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Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network from IMG (Radio Affiliates) | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android) | SiriusXM 382

Radio Announcers: Tony Caridi & Jay Jacobs

Betting Odds: Kansas -9.5, Total 150 points via DraftKings Sportsbook

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West Virginia keeps tournament hopes alive with win over Oklahoma State

West Virginia keeps tournament hopes alive with win over Oklahoma State

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Good morning! This is the Shotgun Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup. Welcome, By-Godders, to The Shotgun/Throwdown, WVU’s best place for sports links, information, sophomoric humor and daily distractions. The West Virginia men’s basketball team should stay on the right side of the NCAA Tournament bubble with its big… ... Continue Reading
GAME THREAD: West Virginia vs. Oklahoma State

GAME THREAD: West Virginia vs. Oklahoma State

Join us in the comments as the Mountaineers take on Oklahoma State in a must-win game in Morgantown

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WHEN/WHERE

Date: Monday, February 20, 2023

Tip-Off Time: 7:00PM EST

Where: WVU Coliseum, Morgantown, West Virginia

 WVU Basketball | Photo taken by Katie MacCrory



WATCH/LISTEN

Channel: ESPN2 | DirecTV 209, Dish 143

TV Crew: David Saltzman and Chris Spatola

Online Streaming: ESPN with a valid cable subscription

Cord Cutters: Mountaineer fans can catch all the action on fuboTV. fuboTV is an over-the-top streaming service that carries all the major networks, including CBS, NBC, FOX, and now....the ESPN Disney networks! It also carries ABC, CBS Sports Network, FS1, SEC Network, and more. fuboTV comes with a cloud DVR feature, so you can record the game and watch it later.

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Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network from IMG (Radio Affiliates) | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android) | SiriusXM 84

Radio Announcers: Tony Caridi & Jay Jacobs

Betting Odds: West Virginia -5, Total 144.5 points via DraftKings Sportsbook

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GAME THREAD: West Virginia vs. Texas Tech

GAME THREAD: West Virginia vs. Texas Tech

Join us in the comments as the Mountaineers take on the visiting Red Raiders in Morgantown

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WHEN/WHERE

Date: Saturday, February 18, 2023

Tip-Off Time: Noon EST

Where: WVU Coliseum, Morgantown, West Virginia

 WVU Basketball | Photo taken by Katie MacCrory



WATCH/LISTEN

Channel: ESPNU | DirecTV 208, Dish 141

TV Crew: Pete Sousa and Lance Blanks

Online Streaming: ESPN with a valid cable subscription

Cord Cutters: Mountaineer fans can catch all the action on fuboTV. fuboTV is an over-the-top streaming service that carries all the major networks, including CBS, NBC, FOX, and now....the ESPN Disney networks! It also carries ABC, CBS Sports Network, FS1, SEC Network, and more. fuboTV comes with a cloud DVR feature, so you can record the game and watch it later.

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Radio: Mountaineer Sports Network from IMG (Radio Affiliates) | WVU Gameday App (Apple | Android) | SiriusXM 158 or 199

Radio Announcers: Tony Caridi & Jay Jacobs

Betting Odds: West Virginia -6.5, Total 145 points via DraftKings Sportsbook

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PREGAME READING & UPDATES

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West Virginia baseball set to open the season at Georgia Southern

West Virginia baseball set to open the season at Georgia Southern

Photo by Ben Ludeman/Texas Rangers/Getty Images Good morning! This is the Shotgun Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup. Welcome, By-Godders, to The Shotgun/Throwdown, WVU’s best place for sports links, information, sophomoric humor and daily distractions. The 2023 season for the West Virginia baseball team starts this weekend when the Mountaineers play at Georgia Southern.… ... Continue Reading
West Virginia loses second straight to #9 Baylor

West Virginia loses second straight to #9 Baylor

Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports Good morning! This is the Shotgun Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup. Welcome, By-Godders, to The Shotgun/Throwdown, WVU’s best place for sports links, information, sophomoric humor and daily distractions. The road struggles continue for the West Virginia men’s basketball team, as the Mountaineers lost at #9 Baylor on Monday… ... Continue Reading
GAME THREAD: West Virginia vs. No. 9 Baylor

GAME THREAD: West Virginia vs. No. 9 Baylor

Join us in the comments as the Mountaineers look to shake off a 35-point loss with a win over the ninth-ranked Bears Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here but, for the uninitiated, we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically say… ... Continue Reading
GAME THREAD: West Virginia vs. No. 5 Texas

GAME THREAD: West Virginia vs. No. 5 Texas

Join us in the comments as the Mountaineers kick off a two-game road trip with a visit to Austin to take on the fifth-ranked Longhorns Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here but, for the uninitiated, we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply… ... Continue Reading