The Smoking Musket: FanShots

Don't Forget, TSM, You Guys Are Haters

2010-03-14T18:23:01Z

Don't Forget, TSM, You Guys Are Haters

Catch some heat huh? More like catching heaps of praise. Just sayin' boys, I'm just sayin...

John Flowers Shows Irish How To Dance A Jig -- SO ICEY

2010-03-13T21:32:09Z

John Flowers Shows Irish How To Dance A Jig -- SO ICEY

There has been no strategy on the part of West Virginia University with regard to contact with any...

2010-03-13T15:44:12Z

There has been no strategy on the part of West Virginia University with regard to contact with any other conference. Let me re-emphasize: W.V.U. is committed to the Big East.

Ed Pastilong quote from NY Times

Bill Stewart Interview with Parkersburg's WTAP

2010-03-12T21:46:25Z

Bill Stewart Interview with Parkersburg's WTAP

I hate to break up all the fun basketball news, but this is too important to completely ignore. In the interview, HCBS spoke on a variety of subjects, but the most interesting revelations came when the interviewer asked about the possibility of the BE being raided (around the 7:20 mark). ESPN's BE Blogger, Brian Bennett has a nice summary/recap HERE. He almost seems to be talking as if it's a done deal and refers the Big East in the past tense. Yet, he does catch himself and says that it's a few years off.

"When you bank one in from the top … sometimes at the park that doesn’t even count," Cronin said. "T...

2010-03-12T13:52:04Z

"When you bank one in from the top … sometimes at the park that doesn’t even count," Cronin said. "They make you call it. "

But Butler did, according to Stephenson.

"He said, ‘bank,’" Stephenson said. "and I said, ‘what? ’ Then I turned around and watched it go in. I was all over him. I couldn’t do anything different. I actually fouled him."

Lance Stephenson, in a very game-recognize-game moment.

"He called it,'' said Cincinnati's Lance Stephenson who was defending Butler. "He said, 'Bank.' I...

2010-03-12T06:16:50Z

"He called it,'' said Cincinnati's Lance Stephenson who was defending Butler. "He said, 'Bank.' I said, 'What?' I turned around and saw it go in. Oh man.''

Dana O'Neil - ESPN's College Basketball Nation: 2010 Big East Tournament

Ebanks & Butler Both Projected In 1st Round

2010-03-11T16:11:32Z

Ebanks & Butler Both Projected In 1st Round

Boy, would I like to see both vastly improve their draft stock in the next few weeks. With Ebanks, however, I think he could even better improve his positioning within the lottery by staying one more year.

I would like to think that's not just the WVU homer in me talking, too.

What is a Marshall thing? Sitting at the bar by yourself watching Marshall lose?

2010-03-11T14:07:41Z

What is a Marshall thing? Sitting at the bar by yourself watching Marshall lose?

Notre Dame Could Be Forced To Join A Conference

2010-03-09T19:33:36Z

Notre Dame Could Be Forced To Join A Conference

Swarbrick told reporters Tuesday morning: "You can each come up with a scenario that would force our hand."

Could that scenario be Big 11 expansion grabbing Rutgers and then the Big East finally saying, "Get in, or get out."

Latwan Anderson or [sic] a media whore, and want all of the attention you can get. To be truthful I...

2010-03-09T14:38:28Z

Latwan Anderson or [sic] a media whore, and want all of the attention you can get. To be truthful I don't want your thug ass at WVU. Travis Bell is better than you and Q Forte, I DON'T WANT YOU AT WVU. Fucking Drama Queen, Media Whore.....good luck on a average Miami team, you should fit nicely on the bench there!I guess this is Wat they see

Latwan Anderson's latest Facebook post.

To those that think your idiotic rants on message boards and this blog do not have an impact on recruits and players, think again. He would've been a difference maker in our already great secondary.

Michigan State: Owing WVU Since 2007

2010-03-09T02:11:54Z

Michigan State: Owing WVU Since 2007

I can't embed the photo, so this will have to do.

WVU nabs final #1 seed over Duke and Ohio St.

2010-03-08T23:18:55Z

WVU nabs final #1 seed over Duke and Ohio St.

Not sure whether ESPN or SI has the better info...

WVU No. 2 Seed In Latest Bracketology

2010-03-08T19:44:28Z

WVU No. 2 Seed In Latest Bracketology

We are stuck in Kentucky's bracket but at least we get to play close to home. Yes, Buffalo is as close as it gets.

Logan Heastie Not Listed On Depth Chart

2010-03-04T17:31:56Z

Logan Heastie Not Listed On Depth Chart

There were rumors a couple weeks ago about this being a possibility but I did not think it could be true. I hope he works through his personal issues and rejoins the team before spring practice.

Breaking News: Pastilong Done July One

2010-03-03T20:52:53Z

Breaking News: Pastilong Done July One

I liked Jim Clements from the start and he continues to do a great job as WVU's President's. Pastilong did a great job as AD but it is time for the Athletic Department to take the next step.

WVUIE, originally posted this news but I stepped all over him with my stupid rush the court post. Way to stay on top of the news my friend.

Marshall: 10th Worst Place To Watch a College Football Game

2010-03-02T18:39:35Z

Marshall: 10th Worst Place To Watch a College Football Game

Wait, I thought only WVU had less than hospitable fans? At least they made the top 10 in something.

Let's Hope This Big Monday Goes Better: West Virginia 6.5 Point Favorites

2010-03-01T15:49:41Z

Let's Hope This Big Monday Goes Better: West Virginia 6.5 Point Favorites

Big Monday hasn't exactly treated WVU too well this season, but we have one last chance at redemption tonight against Georgetown. Vegas likes our chances, installing us as nearly a touchdown favorite.

CNNSI Combine Risers and Sliders

2010-03-01T13:45:34Z

CNNSI Combine Risers and Sliders

Jarrett Brown/QB/West Virginia: Brown was one of the few signal-callers who displayed NFL caliber talent today. His passes had terrific velocity and Brown's accuracy was better on Sunday than at any point the past eight months. He was effective throwing the deep out, the money pass at the combine.

They took it down...follow this link

2010-02-26T19:44:27Z

They took it down...follow this link

Greatest Friday Night of College Hoops Ever Ignored

2010-02-14T14:59:51Z

Greatest Friday Night of College Hoops Ever Ignored

Andy Hutchins over at the Sporting Blog really liked our game with Pitt. Too bad we didn't win.

He called it probably "college basketball's game of the year".