Day: August 30, 2014 Archives


SaturdayAugust 30, 2014

Mountaineers only catch whiff of Tide’s slippery QB

West Virginia has chances but fails to register a sack against Blake Sims.

Photo gallery: WVU can’t quite turn the Tide

Action photos from the Chick-fil-A Kickoff game where West Virginia and No. 2 Alabama open the college football season.

Despite loss, Trickett has WVU back in passing lane

West Virginia's quarterback threw for 365 yards against Alabama despite numerous drops.

Johnson plows the way for Herd victory.

Devon Johnson rushed for 151 yards and two touchdowns in his debut at running back for The Herd.

Frohnapfel shows he can be No. 1 tight end

There were questions about who would replace Gator Hoskins productivity this season.

FINAL: Herd hangs on for 42-27 win over Redhawks

Marshall dominated early but looked sluggish in the second half and let Miami (OH) back in the game.

Photo gallery: Morgantown 41, Anacostia (DC) 0

A look at Morgantown's 41-0 win over Anacostia (DC) in week one of the high school football season.

FINAL: Tide staves off West Virginia 33-23

In-game updates from the Georgia Dome, where the Mountaineers and Crimson Tide kick off the season.

Pregame gallery: Building up to kickoff

Photos from the Chick-fil-A Kickoff game where West Virginia and No. 2 Alabama open the college football season.

GAMEDAY: Marshall takes business like mentality to Oxford

Marshall not taking the Redhawks lightly.

First hunting seasons arrive with Labor Day

Early Canada goose season and mourning dove season give hunters first chance to burn powder.

Leak reported at DuPont plant in Kanawha Co.

Emergency officials say material leaked was already diluted and all captured and treated on site. No impact outside the plant.

Photo gallery: Nitro 28, Poca 12

A look at Nitro's 28-12 win over Poca in week one of the high school football season.

Defending champions all win on Friday night of opening weekend

A look at several key games around the state from week one of the high school football season.

GameNight: Huntington coach Billy Seals

Huntington coach Billy Seals joined MetroNews High School GameNight after his team's 37-6 win over Hurricane in week one.

Gameday: Does WVU need a perfect storm to turn Tide?

ATLANTA — Eight seasons after West Virginia closed the 2005 season with a stunning upset at the Georgia Dome, the Mountaineers are back again, where a repeat performance would be even more shocking. No. 2-ranked Alabama remains nearly a four-touchdown favorite despite a potential quarterback dilemma and a top defender’s suspension. That’s a nod to