We Saved Dave; WVU Now 2-0 In 2008

Yes, boys and girls, our persistent efforts have payed off. We, single-handedly, “Saved Dave.” Wondering what I’m talking about? Well then, check here. And here.
It was an ambitious undertaking. Imagine the audacity of trying to save the job of one of the worst coaches in the country. A coach [...]

The Backyard Brawl Is Here

Take a minute and sit down, because I have some big news. Huge news. OK, you sitting? Good.
If (read: when) we win tomorrow night, we go to the National Championship game. Yeah, you heard me right. I know you’ve heard that a thousand times over the past two weeks or [...]

Beware: Ohio Drivers and Buckeye Fans

Stewart Mandel, who seems to genuinely like West Virginia as a team, tackled the notion of Ohio State jumping the Mountaineers in the BCS rankings. In my opinion, he makes a great point. Also, Dan from Kalamazoo is an idiot.
Why are the Buckeyes getting no love for the NC game? I have not [...]

The 100th Anniversary

Ian Smith Is A Virgin

This is Ian Smith. You see, Mr. Smith is president of the Oakland Zoo, which is apparently a good thing at Pitt. He was interviewed by the Post-Gazette on this thoughts about the upcoming Backyard Brawl. And of course, he did exactly what I expected him to do — make fun of [...]

It’s Official: WVU Football 1-0 In 2008

More than 9 months before any game will be played in 2008, WVU has been guaranteed at least one victory for next season. How, you ask, can a team win a game it hasn’t even played? Good question. Here’s your answer: Syracuse retains Greg Robinson as head coach.

100% Class Act

This will be Owen Schmitt’s last appearance at Mountaineer Field. In one of the most unlikely stories in WVU history, Owen Schmitt has become a true star in Morgantown. Tales of his exploits will live on in these hills for years and decades to come. I think I speak for all of [...]

Kirk Herbstreit Wears A Helmet To School

Yesterday, when I thought Les Miles was the dumbest person on the planet, all seemed right with the world. Now, we have another contestant: Kirk Herbstreit. Mr. Buckeye, wearing a ridiculous hat that would even make “THE Hat” blush, chimed in today on his thoughts of an Ohio State national championship berth. [...]

Dandy Don, Pitt Hater

Want to know what Don Nehlen thinks of the direction of the Pitt football program? If you do, be wary. It’s not pretty. In fact, I am going to deem this quote PG-13, parental guidance required. Think Marie Osmond…partially-naked:
“I think Pitt has a tough road to hoe. I think when they [...]

A Year Later, Pat White Still Growls

This was about the funniest thing going last year. Turns out, it’s about the funniest thing going this year, too. Because when it comes to open, well-publicized mocking of Pitt football, this stands alone. A close second? Dave Wannstedt’s wall.

Preach, Brother, Preach

Gregg Doyel, despite his name ending with a double G, made a fantastic point about the upcoming Backyard Brawl. He preaches the same gospel that has been contained in nearly every WBGV sermon — namely, that Dave Wannstedt is good for Mountaineer football (anybody remember Save Dave?). Unfortunately, while it’s a good point, [...]

This Pretty Much Sums It Up

Les Miles Is Bat-Shit Crazy

Did you know that LSU is undefeated? I didn’t. But that’s exactly what Les Miles would have you believe. In fact, Les is willing to accept only one loss, rather than his actual two. Either way, LSU has less losses.
What am I talking about? Just read what Les said during [...]

Groundhog Day: Pitt Football Edition

Do you think Pitt fans wish they had a do-over? Surely, if given the chance to do it all again, they certainly wouldn’t hire Dave Wannstedt. Surely. They might not exactly choose to hold on to Walt Harris, but there had to have been better options. Like maybe Bo Pelini, Sal [...]

Pitt Fans Are Confident

Usually, before a game, especially a rivalry game as heated as WVU vs. Pitt, you have your typical shit talking. Usually, knowing Pitt fans, it’s your same, run-of-the-mill, stopped-being-funny-100-years-ago hillbilly stereotypes.   You know, the ones that really make West Virginians cry, because it’s the first time we’ve heard it.  They’re a one-trick pony [...]