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I apologize for the delay, but sometimes there is work to do. Everybody knows the big story today is Kelly leaving Cinci. Some are glad, some aren't. That's their mess, I'm not gonna worry about it. Anyway, stay warm, try to catch the Mountaineer men on Saturday (they're off until next Saturday) and support the women on Sunday if you're in Morgantown. Have a great weekend. I'm always open for suggestions and requests. Let's GOOOOOOOOO...
What You May Have Missed:
Gold and Blue Report for Friday - WVMETRONEWS.COM
Football: West Virginia Recognized by AFCA - MSNsportsNET.Com
Academic Success - MSNsportsNET.Com
Irish eyes are smiling at Kelly hire - SI.com
News of Note:
Gator Bowl 'fortunate' to host Bowden farewell - Charleston Daily Mail
The Will to Succeed - MSNsportsNET.Com
Jonnie West on his own path - Times West Virginian
Hertzel Column
WVU's Kevin Jones - WVIllustrated.com
What's On Tap:
Georgetown vs. Washington - SI.com
2pm on Saturday. I believe on Fox Sports Net.
Coppin State vs. West Virginia - SI.com
7 pm on Saturday from the Coliseum. Coverage on ESPN 360 and MASN. I'm not sure but other regional sports channels, such as Fox Sports Pitt may carry it.
St Francis (NY) vs. Syracuse - SI.com
Sunday at 1pm.
Villanova vs. Temple - SI.com
Sunday at 3pm.
Cincinnati vs. Xavier - SI.com
Sunday at 7pm on ESPNU.
Around the League (and Beyond):
Cincinnati Bearcat players among last to know Brian Kelly's decision - Cincinnati Enquirer
Cincinnati sells out Sugar Bowl allotment - ESPN
Good Riddance - Protect R Turf
Somebody's happy he left.
Cincinnati takes Miami's best shot - Cincinnati Enquirer
"The No. 19-ranked Bearcats led most of the way Thursday night, but still had to hold on to beat Miami 63-59."
Pitt forwards playing outside comfort zone - PPG
Syracuse basketball dumps Florida, stays unbeaten - syracuse.com
Strong to handle U of L's defense himself - Courier-Journal
Losing Gilchrist creates vacuum for Bulls - Tampa Tribune
Jones, Trickett to interview today for Herd post - Charleston Daily Mail
Video of Interest:
Thanks, as always, to WVIllustrated.com.
Video of (Dis)Interest:
This is awesome!!!!!!!
Santa's Helpers Gallery of the Week:
Miss Throwdown:
Today's Miss Throwdown is a gorgeous native of Philly. Please make welcome, Vanessa Veasley.
