Welcome, By-Godders, to the Shotgun/Throwdown, WVU's nationally recognized best place for sports links, information, sophomoric humor and daily distractions. We're being brought to you today by Coca-Cola, because we here at the Musket are turning over a new leaf and giving up alcohol.
Spring practice rolls on and the expectations on the new offense are no less than lofty. My excitement is through the roof, but am trying to at least temper those expectations a bit. Don't get me wrong, I believe in the new coaches and system. I just think it would do us all some good to simply be prepared for some growing pains, that's all. Enjoy your weekend everyone!!
What You May Have Missed:
WVU stops rolling in money, is sorry for bad communication - WVU Sports with Mike Casazza
Huggins critical of WVU's offense - Martinsburg Journal
Mickey's Column
The Future Looks Bright for the Mountaineers - WVillustrated.com
Coach Carey has brought in one of his best rated recruiting classes
Former WVU Receiver Jock Sanders' NFL Draft Profile - WVillustrated.com
Former WVU Linebacker J.T. Thomas' NFL Draft Profile - WVillustrated.com
News of Note:
A Spring of Change - MSNsportsNET.Com
Jed Drenning breaks down the many changes facing the Mountaineers this spring
Defensive Spring Position Battles - WVMETRONEWS.COM
Falkenstein breaks down the defensive side of the ball a bit
Early odds on defensive player of the year - Big East Blog - ESPN
He, like many others, likes BRUUUUUUUCE
Fresh Start Brings Optimism Back to Mountaineer Field - WVillustrated.com
Transition to Holgorsen’s offense won’t take long - Daily Athenaeum
A Work In Progress - WVMETRONEWS.COM
A look at the OL with Coach Bill Bedenbaugh. Article and video interview.
Is West Virginia’s Offense About To Explode? - College Football News
We all hope so, but, I am prepared for some growing pains
WVU football: Receivers will see more passes thrown their way - Charleston Daily Mail
Coach expects WRs to make run at 100 - Charleston Gazette
Single-season record of 77 catches likely to be eclipsed in new pass-oriented offense
Assistant Coach Daron Roberts - Mountaineer TV
New West Virginia University football assistant coach Daron Roberts talks to media after Wednesday's practice.
Recruiting:
Huggins Still Focused On Recruits - WVMETRONEWS.COM
Article and audio interview with Huggs
Around the League (and Beyond):
Big Stage Portrays UConn Coach Jim Calhoun's Extremes - Hartford Courant
Not sure if I'm rooting for them or not. Probably against UK, but that's my limit.
Pitino the highest paid coach in the 2011 NCAA Tournament - Card Chronicle
Cronin, UC negotiating - Cincinnati Enquirer
Shut This Down: Rob Murphy A Candidate For Kent State Job - Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician
St. John's basketball - all stars, Mike Dunlap update, recruiting update - Rumble In The Garden
Big East Football Updates - VUhoops.com
An update on the possible jump to FBS for 'Nova
USF Football Spring Depth Chart Revealed: Thoughts And Observations - Voodoo Five
Rutgers' De'Antwan Williams determined to make another push with Scarlet Knights - Star Ledger
Pitt's Jackson bids for starting cornerback job - PPG
What's On Tap:
2011 NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship Tournament Final Four
(11) Virginia Commonwealth Rams vs. (8) Butler Bulldogs - ESPN
6:09 EDT Saturday from Reliant Stadium in Houston on CBS
(4) Kentucky Wildcats vs. (3) Connecticut Huskies - ESPN
Approx. 8:49 EDT Saturday from Reliant Stadium in Houston on CBS
Video of Interest:
Video of (Dis)Interest:
Miss Throwdown:
Today's Miss Throwdown is a British lingerie model. There's just something about the Brit models... Here's today's gallery of Lauren Budd (click on her picture) and video to get you through the weekend.
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