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Day 8 of practice is in the books and plenty of reports and features today. The big news being that Brad Starks was injured, has already had surgery and will be out for 12 weeks. I also have more on AD Oliver Luck's beer at Mountaineer Field proposal. Sorry for the lack of commentary, as I'm in a bit of a rush. Have a great weekend everyone!!
What You May Have Missed:
Student-Athletes Honored - MSNsportsNET.Com
A total of 431 West Virginia University student-athletes were recognized for their achievement in the classroom, Thursday evening, at the annual Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll Banquet.
Players Speak Out About Past Experiences - WVMETRONEWS.COM
Articles and videos of the speeches
WVU AD Oliver Luck Discusses Proposal to Board of Governors - WVillustrated.com
Officials support Luck’s attempt to change alcohol policy - Daily Athenaeum
Luck: Control key to beer proposal - Times West Virginian
Financial aspect significant but isn’t driving motivation, WVU’s AD says
Holgorsen Offense Widespread in Texas - WVMETRONEWS.COM
Spring 2011: Ranking The Big East Coaches - College Football News
Greg Schiano #3?!!? What?
News of Note:
Day Eight Recap - WVMETRONEWS.COM
Article and gallery
Day 8 Quick Hits - WVillustrated.com
Coyle's Notebook
Starks Has Surgery, Out For 12 Weeks - WVMETRONEWS.COM
WVU’s Stewart praises upperclassmen taking leadership - Inter-Mountain
WVU defense could struggle this year - Daily Athenaeum
WVU defense strives to reload, not rebuild - Daily Athenaeum
Direction of WVU offense yet to be determined - Charleston Gazette
WVU football: Offensive line satisfies, surprises Bedenbaugh - Charleston Daily Mail
Tino, Geno hold keys for West Virginia, Pitt - Big East Blog - ESPN
Secondary goes on sans Sands - Times West Virginian
Hertzel Column
Running Back Shawne Alston - Mountaineer TV
Shawne Alston talks about his role in the new offense.
VIDEO: WVU Spring Practice Day Eight Interviews - WVillustrated.com
Geno, Avery Williams, Michael Calicchio, Trey Johnson, Shawne Alston, Tavon, Will Clarke and Matt Lindamood.
WVU Football Photos 2011 WVU Spring Practice Days 5-7 - WVillustrated.com
Recruiting:
Dominique Rutledge Signs with WVU Basketball Team - WVillustrated.com
Around the League (and Beyond):
Big East Doomsday Clock: It Is 4 Minutes To Midnight - Voodoo Five
Hakeem Smith has been a dream find for Louisville football - Courier-Journal
Syracuse Football: It's Blue vs. White For The Orange (What?) - Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician
What We've Learned At Spring Practice: QB Spot Still Up In Air - Hartford Courant
A look at UConn's quarterback candidates as spring practice concludes
Rutgers' Steve Beauharnais set for new role at strong side - Star Ledger
Pitt's Sunseri capable of running new offense - PPG
Videos of Interest:
Video of (Dis)Interest:
Yvonne Strahovski of TV's Chuck takes on three of today's biggest pop stars:
Miss Throwdown:
Today's Miss Throwdown is one of the latest stunners to do a "Me in My Place" spread for Esquire (and a SI Swimsuit model). Here's today's gallery (click on the pic) and videos of Genevieve Morton on this, National Cleavage Day.
via s2.nextround.net
Castle Lager image via www.ideabounty.com
