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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

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Countdown to Kickoff: Offensive Fireworks Expected Today in Morgantown - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – It might be a good idea to keep one eye on the Milan Puskar Stadium scoreboard today when West Virginia and Arizona hook up at high noon.

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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

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Offensive Fireworks Expected on Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – It might be a good idea to keep one eye on the Milan Puskar Stadium scoreboard at all times on Saturday when West Virginia and Arizona ho...

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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

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Countdown to Kickoff: Mountaineers, Cyclones to Meet Today in Ames - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia will attempt to hit the reset button today when it faces Iowa State in a noon Big 12 clash at Jack Trice Stadium.

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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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Mountaineers, Cyclones to Meet on Saturday in Ames - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia will attempt to hit the reset button on Saturday when it faces Iowa State in a noon Big 12 clash at Jack Trice Stadium.

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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

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Countdown to Kickoff: West Virginia vs. Oklahoma State - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The winner of tonight's West Viriginia-Oklahoma State clash at Milan Puskar Stadium could very well find itself in Sunday's Associated Pr...

John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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Mountaineers Open Big 12 Play Against Oklahoma State in Saturday Night Gold Rush Game - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The winner of Saturday night's West Viriginia-Oklahoma State clash at Milan Puskar Stadium could very well find itself in next week's Ass...

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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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Freshman Sadler Not Clowning Around in Morgantown - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – It's probably safe to assume that highly touted West Virginia University freshman guard Miles Sadler is not a big fan of clowns.

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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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Hawkins Named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week; Mountaineer Offensive Line Lauded - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The Big 12 Conference recognized quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr.'s record-setting performance in last Saturday's 38-27 victory over 25 th...

John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

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The Return of Mountaineer Toughness - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Among the images making the rounds on social media last night was a brief video clip posted on X by NCAAF Nation with the caption "My goo...

John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

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Mountaineers Rally to Knock off 25th-ranked Virginia in Charlotte - West Virginia University Athletics

Double-digit underdog West Virginia overcame early deficits of 7-0 and 14-7 to upset 25 th -ranked Virginia 38-27 in the Duke's Mayo Classic played at Bank o...

John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

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Countdown to Kickoff: Mountaineers, Cavaliers to Meet in Duke’s Mayo Clash - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – A visit to Charlotte, North Carolina, to face 25 th -ranked Virginia in the Duke's Mayo Classic in Bank of America Stadium is on tap for ...

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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

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WVU-Pitt Headline Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University men's basketball players Finley Bizjack , Miles Sadler and Martin Somerville , coach Ross Hodge and vice preside...

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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

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West Virginia, 25th-Ranked Virginia to Meet in Charlotte Saturday - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – A trip to Charlotte, North Carolina, to face 25 th -ranked Virginia in the Duke's Mayo Classic in Bank of America Stadium is on tap for t...

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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

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New Premium Seating and Press Box Tower Announced for 2028 - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Designed to elevate the college football fan experience, West Virginia University's Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has formally ...

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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

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Mountaineers Improve to 2-0 for First Time Since 2018 - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia used big plays from its offense to dispose of UT Martin 52-7 on Saturday afternoon before 47,049 sun-drenched spectators at...

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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

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Countdown to Kickoff: Mountaineers to Face UT Martin Today - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia is seeking its first 2-0 start to a season in eight years on Saturday afternoon when it faces UT Martin at Milan Puskar Sta...

John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

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Remembering the Life and Legacy of WVU Quarterback Chris Gray - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Not all stories in life end happily, which makes Chris Gray's story so sad.

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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

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Mountaineers to Face UT Martin on Saturday - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia is seeking its first 2-0 start to a season in eight years on Saturday afternoon when it faces UT Martin at Milan Puskar Sta...

John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

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Rodriguez Preaching a Seven-Letter Word to His Mountaineer Defense - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – There is a popular word being used around the Milan Puskar Center the last couple of days following last Saturday's 31-24 season-opening ...

John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

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Mountaineers Open Season Successfully - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia jumped out to a 24-0 halftime lead and then held on for a 31-24 season-opening victory over Coastal Carolina.

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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

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Countdown to Kickoff: Coastal Carolina Preview - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University's 2026 football season kicks off later today with a nonconference clash against Coastal Carolina of the Sun Belt...

John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

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Mountaineers to Kick Off 2026 Season on Saturday Against Coastal Carolina - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The depth chart the WVU Athletics Communications Office released on Tuesday for this Saturday's season-opening football game against Coas...

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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

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Pat White Set to Be Immortalized This Saturday - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University is retiring Pat White 's No. 5 on Saturday morning during an on-field ceremony prior to the Mountaineers' season...

John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

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It’s Game Week! - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Game week has finally arrived!

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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

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Grayson Following Trickett’s Lead Step-by-Step - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – One of the first things offensive line coach Rick Trickett did when he returned to West Virginia University last winter was to make a tri...

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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

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Torbor’s Move From Hardwood to the Gridiron Now Paying Dividends - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Sometimes, good football players are destined to be good from the beginning while others sort of feel their way through things.

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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

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Boulware Pleased So Far With West Virginia’s Running Backs - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia's running backs coach once got the football advice of a lifetime from the football savant himself, Bill Walsh.

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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

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The Late Akers Played During Mountain State’s Peak Era of Sports - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – During my morning commute to work today, my mind was on Willie Akers and his recent passing.

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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

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WVU and Mountain State Hoop Legend Willie Akers Passes Away - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Willie Akers, a starting forward on West Virginia University's 1959 NCAA runner-up team, died earlier today in Logan, West Virginia, foll...

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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

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Hard-Working Cook Eying Season Opener Against Coastal Carolina - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Rich Rodriguez thought he was getting a good football player when he pursued running back Cam Cook in the transfer portal last winter, an...

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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

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Rodriguez Seeking Depth Chart Answers Following First Scrimmage of Fall Camp on Saturday - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia is approaching the point in preseason training camp when things need to begin crystalizing for the coaching staff and players.

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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

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Wilson Emerging as a Leader in the Mountaineer Secondary - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Kamari Wilson's experience and production make him a perfect role model for some of the younger players in West Virginia's football program.

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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

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Epps Embracing New Role at West Virginia - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – When Rich Rodriguez and his coaches began researching transfer portal prospects last year, prior production was something that factored h...

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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

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Fall Training Camp Notebook - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Last year around this time of fall training camp, Rich Rodriguez told the story of his distaste for pulling weeds in the family garden wh...

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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

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Quiet Gabriel Looking to Become More of a Talker - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Nate Gabriel admits he's not a talker by nature, but there are signs that he's starting to come out of his shell a little bit.

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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

This guy is simply amazing!

WVU’s Trickett Still Going Strong at Age 78 - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Being a 78-year-old and still working makes West Virginia University offensive line coach Rick Trickett an outlier in today's economy.

John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

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WVU Athletics Delivers Historic Year Fueled by Record Fundraising, Fan Support and Strategic Partnerships - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – As college athletics continues to change at a rapid pace, Mountaineer Nation answered the call like never before.

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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

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WVU Sports Hall of Fame Class Selected - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Seven outstanding contributors to Mountaineer Athletics make up the 36th class of honorees in the West Virginia University Sports Hall of...

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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

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Alley Seeking Growth and Improvement From West Virginia’s Defense in 2026 - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Second-year West Virginia University defensive coordinator Zac Alley is seeking more consistency from his unit in 2026.

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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

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Rodriguez Emphasizes Sense of Urgency With His Football Team - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia just completed its first practice of fall training camp on Wednesday morning up on the Steve Antoline Family Practice Field...

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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

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Fall Training Camp Begins Wednesday Morning - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Report day for the West Virginia University football team has arrived, although reporting these days basically means a drive across town ...

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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

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WVU Athletics and Learfield Partner With Antero For Jersey Patch - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, in conjunction with Learfield's Mountaineer Sports Properties, has ...

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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

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With Summer On-Court Work Complete, Hodge Happy With Team's Progress - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Now one day away from August, and roughly two weeks before the start of the fall semester, West Virginia men's basketball coach Ross Hodg...

John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

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Date for 2027 Ohio University Football Game Moved - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker has announced that the home date for the WVU-Ohio University...

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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

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Rodriguez’s Expectations Surpass Those of Preseason Prognosticators - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – College football doesn't play its games during the summer. That's the time of year for opinion making and pontificating, which can be goo...

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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

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Kellogg’s ‘Moneyball’ Approach to Recruiting Draws Praise - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Mark Kellogg said it took his coaching staff just 18 days to piece together one of the best transfer portal classes in the Big 12.

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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

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Nickel Safety Latimer Excited to Reunite With Rodriguez, Alley - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Senior nickel safety Geimere Latimer II says he wouldn't trade the year he spent playing Big Ten football at Wisconsin last season, but h...

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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

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Jacksonville State Transfer Cook Expected to Boost Mountaineer Ground Game - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Cam Cook was the one running back sitting out there in the transfer portal last winter that Rich Rodriguez really wanted.

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John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

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Bray Ready for a Special Year While Wearing a Special Number - West Virginia University Athletics

FRISCO, Texas – Jaden Bray is fully aware of the responsibility that he is now shouldering this year wearing Pat White 's famous West Virginia No. 5, which w...

John Antonik @johnantonik.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Restocked and ships in time for your late July vacation to the beach!

Amazon.com: Almost Heaven: How Bobby Bowden's Ten Years at West Virginia University Helped Him Become One of the Winningest Coaches in College Football History: 9781959000648: Antonik, John: Books

Amazon.com: Almost Heaven: How Bobby Bowden's Ten Years at West Virginia University Helped Him Become One of the Winningest Coaches in College Football History: 9781959000648: Antonik, John: Books

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