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We've reached Gamecon 2. Only two more days until our beloved Mountaineers kick off the 2010 season. I don't know about you, but I'm chomping at the bit. Several other teams kickoff tonight if you need a quick fix to tide you over. I've got lot's and lot's of coverage inside (the one thing bad about taking a day off of this). If you have any tips, suggestions or requests, you can send them to me by email or Tweet me. See you after the jump...
T-minus 2 and counting...
What You May Have Missed:
Gold and Blue Report for Thursday - WVMETRONEWS.COM
Bowden Makes Surprise Visit - MSNsportsNET.Com
Pepper and Mazzulla Cited for Disorderly Conduct - WVillustrated.com
I go away for 2 days and completely miss this....a Pitt Blogger had to tip me off
Live chat reminder -- WVU football chat 1 p.m. Thursday - 'Eers to the Ground
Chat with Mr. Dunlap today at 1pm
Preview 2010: Scouting the Mountaineers - PPG
Preview: Coastal Carolina - BGN
Coastal coach knows what he's facing - Charleston Gazette
Coastal Carolina gets more than money out of visit to WVU - Charleston Daily Mail
With a little Luck, AD can see son play - Charleston Gazette
Best Case/Worst Case: West Virginia - ESPN
Big East stock report, Week 1 - ESPN
College Football Mailbag - Stewart Mandel - SI.com
A question and response re: WVU is on page two
Polls an uphill climb for WVU - Parkersburg News and Sentinel
News of Note:
Chanticleers aware of WVU - Times West Virginian
Hertzel Column
Stewart says Costal Carolina will test WVU - Inter-Mountain
Don’t fault WVU for opening with a gimme game - Register-Herald
Issues await WVU - Parkersburg News and Sentinel
Opening Day Blockbuster? - MSNsportsNET.Com
WVU coach pleased with Mountaineers' maturation - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
2010 Preview: WVU's Stewart to lean on Sanders, Devine - PPG
WVU Notebook: Mountaineers defense hurting a little with injuries to top LBs - PPG
WVU’s Thomas cleared to play, Lazear may be out - Times West Virginian
Stewart still undecided on offensive line - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Dobie's Notebook
WVU football Q&A answers 8.31.10 (video) - 'Eers to the Ground
Offensive Coordinator Jeff Mullen - Mountaineer TV
Defense key to WVU going 10-2 - Charleston Daily Mail
WVU has diversity on defense - Charleston Daily Mail
WVU players can spell r-e-s-p-e-c-t - PPG
WVU Football: It’s All Fun and Games in Motown - Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register
Mountaineers have chip on shoulder - Times West Virginian
Hertzel Column
Stew to Geno: Go get sevens - Charleston Gazette
Smith could hold key to West Virginia fortunes - Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Geno Smith Prepares for First Start as a Mountaineer - WVillustrated.com
Article and Video
Video: Pittsburgh-WVU closer than you think - ESPN
VIDEO: Scooter Berry, Ivan McCartney, and Noel Devine - WVillustrated.com
Daughter has altered Clarke's view on life - Charleston Daily Mail
WVU freshman getting advice from Ochocinco - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Urban would like to touch the football - Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Busick ready to step out of shadows - Times West Virginian
WVU's Dorsey surprised at spot on depth chart - Charleston Daily Mail
A Special One-On-One: Sanders And Irvin - WVMETRONEWS.COM
Video link of Jock taking over role as interviewer
WVU's Spain is huge one - Martinsburg Journal
Mickey's Column
McMurphy's Law: It's Time for Some Schools to Enjoy a Really Big Pay Day - NCAAFB FanHouse
Players, coaches with the most to gain or lose in Week 1 - ESPN
Coal Mines and Goal Lines - MSNsportsNET.Com
The official University coverage
Best Nike Pro Combat uni? WVU - Twitter / darren rovell
Nike Unveils Pro Combat Uniforms Wednesday - WVillustrated.com
Coal, canaries accent WVU Pro Combat design - WVillustrated.com
Includes a video interview with Huggs
WVU Football Photos Nike Pro Combats - WVillustrated.com
Their photo gallery
The Mountaineers Are Ready For Combat - WVMETRONEWS.COM
Photo gallery of the official Nike promo shots
WVU uniform honors fallen miners - Times West Virginian
Hertzel Column - even a skeptic like Bob likes them
Recruiting:
The Texas Connection - WVMETRONEWS.COM
Around the League (and Beyond):
What to watch in the Big East: Week 1 - ESPN
Time for Big East to rock and roll - Charleston Gazette
Panthers are looking forward to Utah but using heartbreaking end to 2009 season as motivation - PPG
Randy Edsall On Greg Lloyd: 'He Was Ready' - Hartford Courant
Rutgers Gameday: Offense looking for confidence boost against Norfolk State - Star Ledger
Several players sit out Syracuse University's football practice on Wednesday - Post Standard
Louisville football dreams and schemes on defensive line - Courier-Journal
Bulls Beat: Questions entering Stage 5 - Tampa Tribune
Bearcats to unveil new-look defense - Cincinnati Enquirer
Nike Pro Combat Uniforms Unveiled As Michael Irvin Commits 200 NCAA Violations In A Speech - SBNation.com
The editors of SBNation like ours....a lot (as did most in attendance)
Terrelle Pryor, Mark Ingram headline 2010 preseason Heisman Watch - SI.com
Guess who's not on this list either...Mr. McCartney just earned ignorant slut status
Newly independent BYU signs deals with ESPN, Notre Dame - SI.com
What's On Tap:
Norfolk State Spartans vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights - ESPN
7:30 tonight from Piscataway on ESPN3. No line.
Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Ohio State Buckeyes - ESPN
7:30 tonight from the Horseshoe on Big 10 Network. Buckeyes are giving 28.
Florida A&M Rattlers vs. Miami (FL) Hurricanes - ESPN
7:30 tonight from Miami on ESPN3. No line
Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Utah Utes - ESPN
8:30 tonight from Salt Lake City on Versus. Utes are giving 3.
USC Trojans vs. Hawaii Warriors - ESPN
11pm tonight from Aloha Stadium (this is officially my next assignment location request, Charley) on ESPN/ESPN3. Lane and the boys are giving 21.5.
Video of Interest:
Video of (Dis)Interest:
If you didn't see this yesterday, this is worth the look. Who knew "The Playmaker" had a booty fetish? (if if find a better version, I'll replace this one.)
This Week in Bodypainting:
6 pages worth, click the pic
Miss Throwdown:
Today's Miss Throwdown is a gorgeous Swedish actress who can be seen in Iron Man 2 and Surrogates, as well as several TV shows. Here's Helena Mattsson.
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