Mountaineer Moment - WVU Football and Basketball

As expected, the NCAA has passed the 5-for-5 ruling, allowing college athletes 5 years to play 5 seasons. Who & How does this impact the current WVU Basketball Roster? Lawsuits Incoming? Certainly... Let's be honest, we'd all love to see B-Lo on the court for Ross Hodge & WVU Hoops in 2026-27.

One of the greatest Mountaineers of all time (in any sport) will have his jersey retired... officially during the West Virginia season opener vs Coastal Carolina In this episode we take a trip down memory lane through Pat White's legendary career. Congrats, 5A WHITE OUT Season Opener is a MUST!!!

Rick Trickett is back on Rich Rod's Staff in Morgantown and the hope is the O-Line will fair much better in 2026 after a season to forget in 2025... how much better will they be? Can Rick Trickett really fix it?

Reese Bassinger joins to talk about his Faith in Christ, baptizing teammates, and all things Omaha....Oh, and of course, some teammate superlatives!

West Virginia has 4 of the 5 most experienced teams in the Country on their schedule in 2026.What does this mean? What does it not mean? Is there reason for optimism as it relates to one position group in particular?

Ian Korn wants he and his teammates be remembered as LEGENDS for being the first WVU Baseball team to make it all the way to Omaha. In this episode Ian breaks down what his journey was like to get to WVU and highlights an incredible run to Omaha.Ian hands out some teammate superlatives and plays Rapid Fire!Thanks so much, Ian! Let's Go Mountaineers!

Remember when Paul Schoenfeld hit the biggest, best, loudest home run in the history of WVU Baseball during the Morgantown Regional against Kentucky?In this episode of Mountaineer Moment you get Paul's thoughts on that EPIC Home Run & the WVU Run to OmahaHe also hands out some teammate superlatives & plays a game of Rapid Fire!

The West Virginia Baseball team made it all the way to the College World Series in Omaha for the first time in program history...In this episode of Mountaineer Moment you will find 7 Takeaways from an unforgettable, unbelievable 2026 Season.

West Virginia sees its season come to an end in Omaha after being knocked out by the North Carolina Tar Heels by a final score of 12-7.What went wrong?Comeback Effort falls shortTaking a trip down memory lane...

Pitching Matchup: Boaz vs ColeWhy is no one talking about Jason DeCaro for UNC & why save him for Thursday?This West Virginia lineup has revenge in mind after being held to just 2 runs on Sunday night. Find a way to win! Let's Go Mountaineers

We're not dead yet!!WVU Cruises to a 12-0 Victory over Troy as the Offense Comes Back to Life led by Gavin Kelly & Pitching Staff Delivers led by Dawson Montesa

After falling to UNC on Sunday night, West Virginia will see Troy in an elimination game on Tuesday...Taking a look at each team's pitching situation Both teams have been here before... is anything different?How can West Virginia focus on getting 1 game at a time?

It's a disappointing loss for the Mountaineers as they fall to UNC by a final score of 5-2. Despite a strong showing from Maxx Yehl on the mound, West Virginia struggles to manufacture runs & two costly errors in the 7th inning spark 3 UNC runsWest Virginia will square off with Troy in an elimination game on Tuesday

The Stage Is Set for a Primetime ESPN Matchup between WVU & UNC on Sunday Night. Big 12 Pitcher of the Year, Maxx Yehl will get the start for the Mountaineers... who will it be for the Tar Heels?All that & more in this Game Preview of the big time Showdown in Omaha.

These Battle Tested Mountaineers have proven to be able to win games in a variety of ways.Tyrus Hall gets a 2-rbi knock in the bottom of the 8th to give West Virginia a 7-5 lead & Ben McDougal slammed the door shut in the top of the 9th.West Virginia awaits the winner of North Carolina & Ole Miss

The West Virginia Mountaineers will face the Troy Trojans on Friday afternoon in Omaha. Get ready for the game as we look at how both teams made it to the College World Series, Keys for WVU, Notable Storylines, Notable Players, and Pitching Rotations.

How can the Mountaineers win ball games in order to Survive & Advance in Omaha?- Hot Bats- Game 1 is HUGE- Strategic with Arms- Star Power

Country Roads, Take Me to Omaha!The Stage is Set for America's Team in the College World Series. Preview the action & count down to 1st Pitch with us on this episode of Mountaineer Moment as we break down the bracket and key in on some numbers for each team. Let's Go Mountaineers!

Your 2026 West Virginia Mountaineers just punched their ticket to Omaha for the College World Series!West Virginia rolls by the Cal Poly Mustangs en route to their first ever Super Regional Series Victory.In this episode you'll find: a game recap and sights & sounds from around the Stadium!Let's Go Mountaineers!

In this episode of Mountaineer Moment you will hear from Wren Baker, Coach Randy Mazey & Amanda Mazey, Paul AckermanChansen Cole goes 7 strong innings Sean Smith & Tyrus Hall carry the offense to 12 runs on 14 hits One More Win to Punch a Ticket to Omaha Let's Go Mountaineers

The West Virginia Mountaineers will host an NCAA Super Regional for the first time in program history this weekend. In this episode we take a deep dive into the Cal Poly Mustangs and get you ready for first pitch. Keys for the Mountaineers to get to Omaha!Let's Go!!!!

Ross Hodge has brought in both an impressive transfer portal & HS recruiting class.This freshmen class is led by Miles Sadler, one of the top HS players in the entire country. He'll be teaming up with Keonte Greybear, Aliou Dioum, Amadou Seini What's the floor? What's the ceiling?

Let's Go Mountaineers!!!!! Onto the Super Regionals!West Virginia wins 3 games in 2 days and walks it off against Kentucky!West Virginia Mountaineers NEVER QUIT. Total Team Effort.

The COMEBACK KIDS - West Virginia shows grit, toughness, and resilience en route to capture Win #2 of the day on Sunday to force a Game 7 in Morgantown on Monday between the Mountaineers and Wildcats

New Episode of Mountaineer Moment out now! With their backs against the wall, the Mountaineers must bounce back and win 2 on Sunday! First up…. A matchup with Wake Forest at 12pm. Get ready for first pitch with us on Mountaineer Moment. This episode features all the sights & sounds from Day 2 of the Morgantown Regional including Press Conference thoughts from Coach Sabins, Gavin Kelly Tyrus Hall. Hear from Mountaineer fans at the ballpark as well

Ben Lumsden and Chansen Cole were the storylines in Day 1 Regional Play for the Mountaineers in Morgantown. West Virginia Cruises to Victory over Binghamton 10-1 setting up a Saturday clash with the Kentucky Wildcats!Let's Go Mountaineers!

Sights & Sounds from Kendrick Family Ballpark ahead of West Virginia preparing to host an NCAA Regional for the first time since 2019!On this episode you have a chance to hear from Coach Sabins, Chansen Cole, and Brodie KresserHear Troy's thoughts live from Morgantown - The Calm Before The Storm!

Other Big 12 Coaches believe Rich Rodriguez has an improved roster in 2026, especially in the speed & athleticism departments. We know that Rich Rod teams are at their best when they have ELITE team speed.What can we expect from some of the speedsters turning heads in 2026?

Ross Hodge is the ???? best coach in the Big 12?@CBKReport has their answer... and it is SHOCKINGNew Episode of Mountaineer Moment out now discussing how Ross Hodge stacks up with the rest of the coaches in the Big12Conference

Rich Rodriguez appeared in an interview on "Next Up with Adam Breneman" In this episode you will find my 7 Takeaways from the interview!7 Takeaways Rich really is ecstatic to be back. Adaptability is HUGE Toughness on players etc. won’t change! “Coach em harder cause they’re getting paid”No Entitlement in the Program - must earn success Wants to Bring Winning Back - and TRULY believes it can happenCoaches - Unity in Demand & Goals etc —- Different in Delivery / Style Culture MattersOptimism….

West Virginia will host an NCAA Regional for the first time since 2019.Others in the Morgantown Regional include: Wake Forest, Kentucky, BinghamtonThe Road to Omaha Begins in Morgantown for Steve Sabins & WVU BaseballMorgantown Regional Preview

A 9-0 loss is a tough pill to swallow, but bigger goals still exist for this solid WVU Baseball team. Missed Opportunities characterized this game early on for WVU before an onslaught of runs by Kansas in the 7th Inning. Conference Tournament Hot Take....Taking a look at the bigger picture as we expect WVU to be hosting a regional! Let's Go Mountaineers!

West Virginia punches their ticket to the Big 12 Title Game with a GRITTY 7-3 win over Arizona State.This team can find a way to win in a variety of ways.West Virginia will face the top seeded Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday night!Let's Go Mountaineers!

It's a new look team in 2026 for Rich Rodriguez & the Mountaineers. Let's take a look at Schuyler Callihan's Transfer Portal Superlatives for West Virginia.Crown JewelCornerstoneMost Intriguing Hidden GemBreakout CandidateSpeed DemonMost Disruptive

West Virginia knocked off K-State in the Big 12 Tournament Quarterfinals thanks to a solid performance from Maxx Yehl on the mound & a lineup that saw every starter join the hit parade.Now, it's onto Arizona State in the Semifinals...Steve Sabins & the Mountaineers have their sights set on bigger goals... Are they officially a LOCK to Host a Regional?

Have the Mountaineers done enough to host a regional?WVU gets the series win over TCU & finishes an impressive regular season.Now, it is onto the Big 12 Tournament...and beyond!

247 Sports ranks WVU in the Top Ten for its combined recruiting and portal class. Ross Hodge & Co. have high hopes for Year 2 and there's good reason for it!How does WVU stack up with the rest of the Big 12?What Can We Learn from this?

While the current players & coaches had nothing to do with it, Mountaineer Fans sure do remember the Heels getting into the 2025 NCAA Tournament while the Eers received the biggest snub ever....Now, the two programs will see each other in late November in Charlotte.

Is Andrew Powdrell a Sleeper and Name to Know in the WVU Secondary?Breakdown of Rich Rod's Recent Q&A Position Battles & What to Expect over the next few months

Miles Sadler may be the hottest name in High School Hoops & in a few months he'll be suiting up for the Gold & Blue. Expectations are high but there is great reason to believe he'll not only meet those expectations, he'll exceed them!

No doubt, Wren Baker trusts Ross Hodge & intentionally invested into the WVU Basketball Program. With both a Top-15 Portal & HS Class... it is safe to assume that this talented roster came with some money attached to it... but how much?

Get the brooms out! West Virginia just swept #7 Kansas on the road! With 3 games to go, they are just one back of 1st Place in the Big 12.Big 12 Title & Big PictureNCAA - Bigger Picture

Undoubtedly, Ross Hodge & Co. have put together quite an impressive roster on paper through this Top-15 High School Recruiting Class & Top-15 Transfer Portal Haul. One More Addition is Coming... and there is a glaring need for this team to fill out this roster!

Freshman Safety, Matt Sieg is turning heads and we are tuned in!Breaking down his record-breaking High School career at Fort Cherry Does he have immediate star potential? Day One Starter?Sieg was an elite 2-way Player in High School - What does Rich Rod think about the potential for that at WVU?

ESPN ranked West Virginia's offseason next-to-last in the Big 12CBS Sports says the Mountaineers won't even quality for a bowl gameIs that fair?!

West Virginia is part of an 8-team Players Era Tournament field that is loaded and set to tip-off the week before Thanksgiving in 2026.The NCAA Tournament is officially expanding... What does this mean for schools like West Virginia & how does it look on the bracket?

Ross Hodge & WVU Basketball had another BIG Weekend picking up commits from Seydou Traore & Joson Sanon!Projecting the Potential Depth ChartThe Sky is the Limit?

Saint John's Transfer, Joson Sanon is a Mountaineer!After scoring nearly 12ppg as a freshman at Arizona State, Sanon was a key contributor for a strong Saint John's team last season. Sanon is looking forward to teaming up with PG Miles Sadler in the Gold & Blue!

Utah transfer, Seydou Traore is Committed to West Virginia!The 6'6 versatile player will be a key contributor on both ends of the floor for WVU. How is the rotation looking now & what more does Ross Hodge & Co. need to do?

Kevin Brown has all the tools you could want in an offensive linemen. He has a high ceiling and his sights set on the NFL, but will he be a week 1 starter for West Virginia?In this video we react to that question raised by Schuyler Callihan and take a look at the rest of the WVU offensive line. Is there reason to believe that this O-Line will be immensely better than last year's?