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If you weren't aware, today is the beginning of the early signing period for BB recruits and Huggs looks to have a nice haul today. Plenty of Cincinnati prep news today as well. Take note of the article in the "What's On Tap" section today if you plan on parking at the Coliseum at any time on Friday. There are several events and sporting contests all taking place on Friday.
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What You May Have Missed:
Gold and Blue Report for Wednesday - WVMETRONEWS.COM
Bill Stewart: Tuesday Press Conference - WVMETRONEWS.COM
Quotes from Coach: Week 11 - WVillustrated.com
Football: Select Player Quotes - MSNsportsNET.Com
2010 Big East Fearless Picks: Week 11 - College Football News
Preseason Bracket Watch for 2011 NCAA tournament - Andy Glockner - SI.com
It's never too early for a bracket projection - #5 in the East
Women's Basketball: Miles Named to Watch List - MSNsportsNET.Com
Repella leads by example - Martinsburg Journal
Mickey's Column
Women's Soccer: WVU Cracks Top 10 - MSNsportsNET.Com
Where Are They? John Holifield - Mountaineer TV
Fire My Coach, Please: Week 11 - Pre-Snap Read
Nothing to see here, folks. Move along.
News of Note:
Stewart hints at opening up offense - Charleston Gazette
WVU football: Stewart keeps team evaluation close to vest - Charleston Daily Mail
West Virginia Notebook: Stewart refuses to focus on rumors - PPG
That's not all he refuses to do
Everyone has opinions on WVU - Times West Virginian
Hertzel Column
Bill Stewart vs. The Internet (with Bob Hertzel as referee) - 'Eers to the Ground
Cincinnati ‘a real challenge’ for WVU - Register-Herald
WVU’s Stewart: Cincinnati head coach Butch Jones ‘made me a better coach’ - Daily Athenaeum
EX-Assistant to Return Saturday - MSNsportsNET.Com
WVU football: Bearcats' Jones in familiar surroundings - Charleston Daily Mail
Cincinnati coaches enjoy WVU homecoming - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Six members of the Cincinnati coaching staff, including first-year head coach Butch Jones, had a role in West Virginia's football program.
Cincinnati staff coming home to WVU - Inter-Mountain
An off week in name only for WVU coaches - Times West Virginian
Steamed WVU fan cashes in on Stewart's football troubles - Charleston Daily Mail
Tough job - WVU Sports with Mike Casazza
VIDEO: WVU Football Coaches and Players Interviews - WVillustrated.com
Mullen, Sanders, J.T, Ryan Clarke, Neild, Tandy, and Casteel
Jeff Mullen: Thick Skin (video) - WVMetroNews.com
Mullen answers the media's questions about any changes in the offense, Geno Smith running the ball and what to expect from the Bearcats.
Recruiting:
Five Commits to Sign with WVU - WVillustrated.com
WVU hoops recruiting class looks like a winner - Charleston Gazette
WVU basketball: Recruit stronger than he was last year - Charleston Daily Mail
EerNotes: UC Game has Recruiting Implications - EerSports
Around the League (and Beyond):
TCU worth whatever hassles for Big East - ESPN
McMurphy's Law: TCU, Big East Perfect for Long Distance Relationship - NCAAFB FanHouse
Four teams can help turn around Big East football - Courier-Journal
Never mind TCU, Central Florida, Villanova, the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Mean Machine and other programs that have been nominated as recruits that can make Big East football healthy again.
Big East stock report, Week 11 - ESPN
Looking For A Turnaround - WVMETRONEWS.COM
Out of all of the disappointments in the Big East this season, the Cincinnati Bearcats (3-5, 1-2) have to be the most disappointing team in the conference. - Um, Chip...I beg to differ.
Bearcats QB Zach Collaros says he'll be fine for the West Virginia game - Cincinnati Enquirer
Armon Binns: Replacing Gilyard (video) - WVMetroNews.com
At Big East Media Day, the senior receiver talks about his role with the Bearcats.
Zach Collaros: A Noel Devine Fan (video) - WVMetroNews.com
Collaros talks at Big East Media Day about this year's Bearcats team, his friendship with WVU linebacker Branko Busick and who his favorite Mountaineer to watch is.
Win over Pittsburgh crucial for UConn - Journal Inquirer
Pitt Vs. UCONN - Previewing The Panthers/Huskies Game - Cardiac Hill
Rutgers offensive line recalls horrific performance vs. Syracuse last season - Star Ledger
Marrone looks to get Syracuse back to full strength - Daily Orange
Charlie Strong tight with Lou and Skip Holtz - Courier-Journal
Bulls keeping Big East hopes alive - Tampa Tribune
Consider the source on Newton story - CBSSports.com
Sources: Cam and Cecil Newton talked of pay-to-play plan with recruiters - ESPN
Again, consider the source
Notre Dame's Brian Kelly acknowledges facing heat - SI.com
College Football Power Rankings - Andy Staples - SI.com
Conference Breakdown: No. 2 Big East - Scout.com
Forde Minutes: College basketball is upon us again - ESPN
See the Drinking Games at #20
What's On Tap:
Men's Basketball: Coliseum Parking For Friday - MSNsportsNET.Com
With four sporting events and five games taking place on Friday, Nov. 12, at the Coliseum sports complex, the following information will assist WVU students, staff, faculty and the general public with parking arrangements at the Coliseum that day.
Videos of Interest:
Video of (Dis)Interest:
Gotta love these xtranormal videos. Wow, this is the same argument that's been here too and SOOOOO true. (Warning: Strong Language)
Miss Throwdown:
Today's Miss Throwdown is one of the Mexico's hottest weather girls. Here's a lovely gallery of Sugey Abrego (click on the pic).
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