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I'm not sure if I like this overlap season (FB and BB). It's hard for me to keep up with everything for you guys. Anyway...the men tip off shortly in Puerto Rico against Davidson, Men's Soccer NCAA's starts tonight and football is getting ready for an improved Cardinal team. Also, I almost forgot, Happy Birthday to my Big Brother!!
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What You May Have Missed:
Game Preview: WVU vs. Davidson - WVillustrated.com
Stew and Casazza play 'Who's on First?' - 'Eers to the Ground
Men's Basketball: Kevin Jones Named to Watch List - MSNsportsNET.Com
Musings of a Mountain Man: 11/17 - WVillustrated.com
McMurphy's Law: Ohio State Still Big Spender With Alabama, Irish Closing Gap - NCAAFB FanHouse
I kinda missed this yesterday. WVU is 43rd in spending. Rutgers leads the BE and ranks 15 overall, talk about getting little return on the investment
WVU to meet Boston College in soccer Sweet 16 - Times West Virginian
Izzo-Brown not taking BC lightly - WVMETRONEWS.COM
Women's Soccer: Wins Team Academic Award - MSNsportsNET.Com
Men's Soccer: WVU Earns NSCAA Academic Award - MSNsportsNET.Com
WVU men's soccer: Mountaineers open NCAA Tourney play - Charleston Daily Mail
WVU football chat reminder: Be there at 1 p.m. - 'Eers to the Ground
Live chat in 25 hours! - WVU Sports with Mike Casazza
Actually it's at 2 pm today
News of Note:
Men's Basketball
Head Coach Bob Huggins - Mountaineer TV
West Virginia coach Bob Huggins talks about West Virginia's four-day stay in San Juan for the Honda Puerto Rico Tip-Off.
Huggins likes upside of Puerto Rico trip - Charleston Gazette
Andy Katz: Honda Puerto Rico Tip-Off offers plenty of storylines - ESPN
Teams Enjoying Puerto Rico - MSNsportsNET.Com
Puerto Rico Tip-off Preview: Davidson - BGN
WVU men meet Davidson today - Times West Virginian
Morning Basketball - MSNsportsNET.Com
WVU basketball: Mazzulla, Bryant guide Mountaineers - Charleston Daily Mail
WVU Forward Darrious Curry's Career May Not Be Over - WVillustrated.com
Women's Basketball
Women's BB: Mountaineers Down Dukes - MSNsportsNET.Com
69-58
No. 10 WVU holds off Duquesne - Times West Virginian
Ali Leads WVU Past Duquesne 69-58 - WVMETRONEWS.COM
#10 WVU 69 Duquesne 58 - WVillustrated.com
Videos, stats and recap
Coach Carey: Duquesne Postgame - WVMetroNews.com
Coach Carey talks to the media about his team's play in their 69-58 win over Duquesne on Wednesday night.
Madina Ali: Duquesne Postgame - WVMetroNews.com
Ali talks about her career high in points, the team's hustle and Friday's game.
Sarah Miles: Duquesne Postgame - WVMetroNews.com
Miles talks about her wrist injury, her first game back and what the team needs to improve on.
Liz Repella: Duquesne Postgame - WVMetroNews.com
Repella talks about the team's 69-58 win over Duquesne on Wednesday night.
Football
Jock about to add to his record collection - Charleston Gazette
Sanders on brink of record - Times West Virginian
Wide Receiver Jock Sanders - Mountaineer TV
Jock Sanders talks about the possibility of breaking a school record on Saturday, and what the offense needs to do to be effective against Louisville.
WVU football: Neild draws a crowd - Charleston Daily Mail
West Virginia: Neild's work draws raves - PPG
The difference for WVU was actually WVU - WVU Sports with Mike Casazza
Could WVU-Louisville be back? - WVU Sports with Mike Casazza
The Improving Cardinals - WVMETRONEWS.COM
Stewart: Louisville is explosive - Inter-Mountain
‘It’s all about staying focused’ - Register-Herald
West Virginia faces another ground challenge - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
WVU Team Report: Mid Week Update: Louisville Week - WVillustrated.com
Keith Tandy makes West Virginia 'D' dandy - ESPN
Irvin’s legend building - Times West Virginian
Hertzel Column
Bruce Irvin: Most Competitive League - WVMetroNews.com
Irvin talks with media about the BIG EAST conference standings, his role on the defense and team chemistry.
Julian Miller: Worry About Yourself - WVMetroNews.com
Miller talks about the conference standing, what Louisville brings to the table and team identity.
Shawne Alston: Run People Over - WVMetroNews.com
Alston talks about his playing time, injuries and what he hopes for in the future.
Big East predictions: Week 12 - ESPN
Big East awards race update: Week 12 - ESPN
Recruiting:
One pulling out in front for Sunshine LB? - Scout.com
Around the League (and Beyond):
Wild, Wild Big East - WVillustrated.com
Justin Burke ready to be in driver's seat as Louisville quarterback - Courier-Journal
UConn 89, Vermont 73: In case you were unaware, this is Kemba Walker's team - The UConn Blog
UConn's Offensive Line Has Improved - Hartford Courant
Syracuse vs. UConn: This Time It Counts - Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician
Pitt wants to make screen passes an asset - PPG
Return game stifles UC - Cincinnati Enquirer
Bulls' defense solid in the clutch - Tampa Tribune
Rutgers notebook: Scarlet Knights finally getting their sacks - Star Ledger
postGame: Villanova 82, Boston University 66 - The Nova Blog
College Football Mailbag - Stewart Mandel - SI.com
What's On Tap:
Davidson Wildcats vs. West Virginia Mountaineers - ESPN
11:30 am from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico on ESPNU. WVU is giving 14.5.
Men's Soccer: WVU Begins NCAA Tournament Play - MSNsportsNET.Com
The West Virginia men’s soccer team begins NCAA Championship play with a first round match against Xavier on Thursday, Nov. 18, at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Videos of Interest:
Video of (Dis)Interest:
Anytime Neil Young stops by Fallon, it's always a treat. He even brought a friend this time.
Miss Throwdown:
Today's Miss Throwdown is Mexican model Malillany Marin (Click on the pic for a wonderful gallery).
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