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Spring is definitely here.  I wish I was in Morgantown for the warm weather and the sights (and not necessarily sports related).  The first week of Spring Practice is over and there's several articles, photo galleries, and videos to keep you occupied.  The HCBS videos may be redundant, I didn't get a chance to watch them all yet.  I almost forgot, I'm on Twitter now @WVUIE97...follow, if you dare.  Keep the tips, suggestions and requests coming.  See you after the jump...

What You May Have Missed:

Stewart liked intensity at Saturday practice - Parkersburg News and Sentinel

First Week Wrap-Up - BGN
Linked video interview with HCBS

Bill Stewart: Week One Review - WVMetroNews
Video link

MountaineerTV: Bill Kirelawich - YouTube

Sights And Sounds: Week One Complete - WVMetroNews
Video

Butler to begin his rehab soon - Times West Virginian
and notes from a few other sports

Now is hardly the end for WVU’s Butler - Times West Virginian
Hertzel Column

Amazing ride sinking in for Mazzulla - Providence Journal

With Huggins, the accent is on the 'hug' - PPG

Next WVU AD may be from area - Parkersburg News and Sentinel

Ruoff settles in - Hernando Today/Tampa Tribune

News of Note:

Day Four: Mountaineers Hit In Full Pads - WVMetroNews

Spring Practice Day 4 Photos - WVIllustrated.com

Spring Practice Day 4 Photos II - WVIllustrated.com

Thomas becoming team leader - Charleston Gazette

Wanted: Team Leaders - MSNsportsNET.Com

Devine hurt during workout - Times West Virginian

Austin shines in relief of Devine - Charleston Gazette

WVU’s Davis set for last chance - Times West Virginian

Story behind Starks' injury dribbles out - Charleston Gazette

Starks says WVU has solid WRs - Inter-Mountain

Going Through Changes - WVIllustrated.com

Smith still watching, but this time as the No. 1 quarterback - Charleston Gazette

Smith works his way back from injury - Times West Virginian
Hertzel Column

Hurt knee has WVU coach changing his style - Charleston Daily Mail

Sands: Scratching the Surface - MSNsportsNET.Com

WVU’s Ogebar learning new sport on fly - Times West Virginian
Hertzel Column

Nugent's services continue - Martinsburg Journal
Mickey's Column

Around the League (and Beyond):

Strong brings hope to ailing Louisville program - ESPN

University of Louisville's tailback Bilal Powell sheds 20 pounds, speeds up - Courier-Journal

USF's Holtz pleased with Saturday scrimmage - Tampa Tribune

Syracuse University defensive lineman tries to fill large shoes - Post Standard

Building defense goal for Bearcats - Cincinnati Enquirer

Pitt Football: Former QB making gains as a receiver - PPG

Blocking ability gives Evan Lampert major role in Rutgers' offense - Star Ledger

Former Seton Hall men's basketball coach Bobby Gonzalez files lawsuit against university - Star Ledger

Patrick Patterson not ruling out return to Kentucky - SI.com

Videos of Interest:

Video of (Dis)Interest:

Amateur Gallery of the Week:

Miss Throwdown:

Señorita Throwdown de hoy esta muy bonita señorita es de España.  Permítame presentarle Ariadne Artiles.

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