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What You May Have Missed:
Make-A-Wish kid Nick, becomes honorary Mountaineer basketball player - WVUPros
The members of Make-A-Wish asked Nick if he could do anything or be anyone, who or what would it be? His response was "I want to be a Mountaineer."
‘Little Nick’ gives West Virginia a lift - WV MetroNews
Make-A-Wish participant Nicholas Wince becomes honorary Mountaineer for win over Texas.
Wince's dream realized with WVU hoops - Exponent Telegram
Nick Wince wore a 1,000-kilowatt smile, the kind you wear when your greatest wish has been granted.
Mountaineers Win For Nicholas Wince - Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register
Nicholas Wince didn't pull down a single rebound, block a single shot or record a single steal in No. 20 West Virginia's victory against Texas Tuesday night at the WVU Coliseum.
Photo Gallery: Mountaineers Sign Secret Weapon Feb. 24, 2015 - WVU Athletics
PHOTOS: 5-year-old Nicholas signs with WVU basketball - WVillustrated
Holmes Tallies 24 in Loss at TCU - WVU Athletics
Junior guard Bria Holmes paced West Virginia University women’s basketball with 24 points in the Mountaineers’ 73-63 loss at TCU on Tuesday evening inside the University Recreation Center.
Michael Garcia named WVU's Mountaineer Mascot again for 2015-16 - WVU Today
West Virginia University Mountaineer Mascot Michael Garcia will keep the buckskins, coonskin cap and rifle for another year.
Texas Hangover:
No. 20 West Virginia beats Texas 71-64 - ESPN
Recap, stats, photos, videos, etc
WVU's Bigs Come Up Big - WVU Athletics
West Virginia men beat Texas - Charleston Daily Mail
WVU attacks Longhorns, shakes off series slump - Charleston Daily Mail
WVU turns the tables on Texas, 71-64 - Charleston Gazette
‘Hack-a-Dev’ fails, UT trees fall - Charleston Gazette
WVU defeats Texas to gain momentum - Times West Virginian
WVU beats Texas, 71-64 - Exponent Telegram
No. 20 WVU beats Texas - Beckley Register-Herald
Mountaineers find their inside game to beat Longhorns - WV MetroNews
WVU gets monkey off its back with win over UT - BGN
Mountaineers master Longhorns 71-64 - WVSports.com
WVU Turns Over, Zones Out Longhorns - EerSports
WVU Men's Basketball: Mountaineers roll past Longhorns - WVUPros
WVU Gets Win Over Texas 71-64 - WVillustrated
Mountaineers Draw Payback on Struggling Longhorns - WVillustrated
Shooting From the Corner: Texas Longhorns at West Virginia Mountaineers - Barking Carnival
Click on this if only for the Thunderdome twitter exchange at the top
Williams, Carter break down WVU win - BGN
WVSports.com TV: Basketball Interviews - WVSports.com
Huggs, D. Williams, Holton & Carter
VIDEO INTERVIEWS: WVU Coach Huggins Says Solid Passing Led to Win Over Texas - WVillustrated
Huggs, D. Williams, Carter & Holton
Gold & Blue Now: Wednesday, Feb. 25 - WV MetroNews
Barnes makes no excuses for Holmes’ elbow, UT’s lack of execution - WV MetroNews
Photo gallery: Longhorns visit Morgantown - WV MetroNews
Photo Gallery I: WVU vs Texas - BGN
News of Note:
Bracketology: The Ducks crack the field - SBNation.com
5 Midwest
March Madness bracket - FOX Sports
6 East
Field of 68: Big Ten leads the way with eight teams - Sporting News
No. 6 seeds: Arkansas, West Virginia, Providence, SMU (AAC)
Wearing the Jersey: Jonathan Holton - WVU Athletics
Rebounding and energy, those two things epitomize junior forward Jonathan Holton's game. Watch his story on this week's Wearing the Jersey,
NCAA College Basketball Power Rankings - ESPN
20 West Virginia
Football
Off Awesome Combine, Kevin White Becomes Viable Option For Jets - CBS New York
Wide Receiver Wowed Everyone In Indianapolis, Could Help Determine Harvin's Fate
Kevin White Mock Draft Updates - Post-Combine - EerSports
a look at the latest draft projections for West Virginia wide receiver Kevin White after his dominant performance in the NFL Combine.
WVU's White pockets $100,000 for 40-yard dash time - Beckley Register-Herald: National Sports
WVU wide receiver Kevin White banked a cool $100,000 from Adidas on Monday for his time in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Kevin White, Tyler Lockett sparkle at NFL combine - ESPN
Overshadowed, again: Mario Alford, WR, West Virginia.
Garrison ‘knew before the bowl game’ he would leave WVU - Charleston Daily Mail
"It’s something I’ve been thinking about since basically my sophomore year, but I always told myself to fight through it. Things never really went how I thought they would, and through time I started to think it was time for me to make my own decisions and do what’s best for me."
Looking back at Dustin Garrison's best game as a Mountaineer - WVUPros
In celebration of his West Virginia career, we take a look back at Garrison’s best game in the Old Gold and Blue, the October 2011 game against the Bowling Green in which he ran for 291 yards and two touchdowns
Recruiting:
With Galloway back, Mountaineers making inroads in NC recruiting - Charleston Gazette
When browsing through the states in which West Virginia has extended the most offers for 2016, the usual suspects sit atop the list.
WVU Offers Carolina Teammates - EerSports
This afternoon, West Virginia offered Terry Sanford (NC) teammates Mark Gilbert and Isaiah Stallings, each reported over Twitter.
Tar Heels in good shape for Florida DT - 247Sports/CarolinaBlue
During an on-site interview, McCrary said that the Tar Heels and Mountaineers are the two that stand out the most.
'I honestly might be in tears' - Beckley Register-Herald
Woodrow's Osborne thrilled about chance to play for WVU
Around the League (and Beyond):
Baylor recruit tweets pic of new grey uniform - Our Daily Bears
ICYMI: Dustin Hogue is ISU's most accurate 3-point shooter - Cyclone Fanatic
The Statistical And Visual Case For Playing Cliff Alexander More Minutes - Rock Chalk Talk
K-State coach Bruce Weber needed this victory over KU - Kansas City Star
Big 12 spring battle spotlight: Oklahoma Sooners DTs - ESPN
Media report: Oklahoma State receiver Ra'Shaad Samples to transfer - Oklahoman
Texas Falls Short At West Virginia, 71-64 - Burnt Orange Nation
TCU Set For Texas Tech Wednesday Night - GOFROGS.COM
What's On Tap:
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. TCU Horned Frogs - ESPN
8 pm tonight from the WGAC on FSN affiliates.
(19) Baylor Bears vs. (12) Iowa State Cyclones - Preview - ESPN
9 pm tonight from the Hilt on ESPNU/3
Video of Interest:
Presser courtesy of BGN
Video of (Dis)Interest:
Hump Day Video of the Week:
Miss Throwdown:
Today's Miss Throwdown is a gorgeous Brit. CLICK HERE for today's gallery of Helen Flanagan.