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What You May Have Missed:
Stripe the Coliseum Planned - WVU Athletics
All fans attending the WVU-Kansas game are encouraged to take part in the first-ever ‘Stripe the Coliseum’ on Monday, Jan. 28.
Mountaineers Drop Decision to Duquesne - WVU Athletics
The No. 24/20 WVU women's basketball team dropped a 62-54 decision to Duquesne.
WVU Women's Basketball Falls to Duquesne - WVillustrated
Mountaineers lose second-straight to Duquesne, Carey announces freshman guard White's departure.
Carey's rant and the facts about WVU hoops crowds - Charleston Gazette
it's pretty clear WVU fans aren't much interested unless the women's team is a national contender and/or has a star like Baylor's Brittney Griner.
2013 NFL Draft: Risers, sliders from the 2012 college football season - NFL - Tony Pauline - SI.com
Below, we list the draft winners and losers from the entire season's body of work.
An Early Look At Stedman Bailey in the 2013 NFL Draft - WVU Pros
As Stedman Bailey forgoes his Senior season at WVU, where will he land in the 2013 NFL Draft? Here's a look.
No Consensus For Tavon - WVU Athletics
College football's most electric player fails to make consensus team.
WVU favored in bowl game - Martinsburg Journal
To coach Dana Holgorsen and his players, it is a matter of some unfinished business with revenge in mind.
25 best all-time bowl performances - Sporting News
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NFL Mock Draft 2013: Chiefs still eyeing a quarterback - SB Nation Kansas City
Experts weigh in on who the Chiefs will target in the 2013 NFL Draft.
News of Note:
Murray not looking back - Charleston Gazette
Mercurial center delivers breakout performance in return to lineup
Noreen brothers to meet on court Saturday - Charleston Daily Mail
The last time Kevin and Kyle Noreen were on opposite sides of a basketball game, the hoop was bolted to their garage in Minneapolis, Minn.
HERTZEL COLUMN: Losing is the end of the world - Times West Virginian
to Huggins, losing basketball games is like the end of the world, and he has a way of transferring that belief to his players
A quick word on steroids in college football - SBNation.com
Sometimes football players gain weight for the saddest reason imaginable.
Area universities' policies vary widely on steroids - Pittsburgh Tribune Review
West Virginia, like Pitt, includes steroids in the school‘s drug policy for athletes.
Recruiting:
Holgorsen Lands Four Mid-Year Signees - WVU Athletics
Four junior college players have signed with WVU.
Terrell Pinson Signs with WVU, Eyes Starting Role - WVillustrated
JUCO safety plans January enrollment to compete for job in Mountaineer secondary.
Wellman sees hard-hitting role in his future with WVU - WV MetroNews
“I haven’t put it into perspective yet,” Wellman said
Around the League (and Beyond):
Baylor Welcomes Five Midterm Enrollees (So Far) - Our Daily Bears
Bowl Central: Rhoads, Players Talk Bowl Prep and Tulsa - www.CYCLONES.com
Forbes: K-State is best football team for money; KU worst - Kansas City Star
Jay Norvell Nearly Suspended After Twitter Snafu Per AP Report - Crimson And Cream Machine
OSU to Play Florida State at Cowboys Stadium in 2014 - Cowboys Ride For Free
Myck Kabongo: What happens now? - Barking Carnival
TCU guard Ray out 6-8 weeks with foot injury - Dallas-Fort Worth Star Telegram
Kingsbury Sits Down With the Local Media - Viva The Matadors
Why Do We Have College Basketball Polls? - Rock Chalk Talk
College Football Mailbag - Stewart Mandel - SI.com
Johnny Manziel, Notre Dame among college football stories of 2012 - Stewart Mandel - SI.com
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What's On Tap:
Radford Highlanders vs. West Virginia Mountaineers - ESPN
4 pm Saturday from the Oliver Garden on ROOT
Brigham Young Cougars vs. Baylor Bears - ESPN
9 pm tonight from the Ferrell Center on ESPN2
Texas Longhorns vs. (20) Michigan State Spartans - ESPN
2 pm Saturday from the Breslin Center on ESPN2
(8) Florida Gators vs. Kansas State Wildcats - ESPN
8 pm Saturday from KC on ESPN2
Video of Interest:
Tony talks with Coach Huggins about the win over Oakland and the upcoming matchup with Radford
Video of (Dis)Interest:
Miss Throwdown:
Today's Miss Throwdown just unbelievably turned 40. CLICK HERE for today's gallery of actress Alyssa Milano.