Podcasts about West Virginia Mountaineers

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Post-Gazette insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable analyze the state of play with Pitt football as the Backyard Brawl rivalry game vs. the West Virginia Mountaineers looms this weekend. Are the QB Eli Holstein, OC Kade Bell and the Panthers meeting the grade offensively? Particularly in the running game with Desmond Reid? How did depth DBs Shawn Lee and Shadarian Harrison look in extended run against Central Michigan? And what does it mean for coach Pat Narduzzi's squad that WVU star Jaheim White is dealing with an injury following his team's loss to the Ohio Bobcats over the weekend? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

The WVU football team travels to Athens, OH to face the Ohio Bobcats, the defending MAC champions, this Saturday. In this episode, Couz is joined by Steven from  @STVCastle  to breakdown the game and learn more about the Mountaineers opponent. They will discuss key players for the Bobcats, the culture of the Ohio program, quarterback Parker Navarro, and why the Bobcats are capable of upsetting WVU. #wvu #wvufootball #wvumountaineers STVCastle on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@STVCastle?si=K9a4KbQVg59p3dL9 Sources: Song: Smoke Rising Music by: CreatorMix.com Video: https://youtu.be/_oaZzkn0bW4 ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ DraftKings Sportsbook: https://www.draftkings.com/ Appalachia Digital: http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole

Couz and Jonathan preview the week 1 matchup for WVU football as the Robert Morris Colonials come to Morgantown. They look at keys to the game, position battles to watch and key players for WVU. #wvu #wvufootball #wvumountaineers Sources: Song: Smoke Rising Music by: CreatorMix.com Video: https://youtu.be/_oaZzkn0bW4 ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about tonight's slate of college football games to kick off week 1 of the season, as well as everything happening in the NFL with the season one week away. Joining the progrum to chat about Nebraska football tonight, Micah Parsons, Trey Hendrickson, as well as Bussin' with the Boys' new partnership with ESPN, 9 year NFL veteran, co-host of Bussin' with the Boys, Will Compton. Next, 3x Super Bowl Champion, former GM of the Cleveland Browns, current GM of the North Carolina Tar Heels, Michael Lombardi joins the show to chat about how the team is coming together and what he expects Monday night against TCU, and some of the different contractural situations in the NFL. Later, Head Coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers, Rich Rodriguez joins the show to chat about rebuilding the culture at West Virginia, what it takes to obtain a hard edge and how long it takes him to figure out whether or not a player will be a good fit, his coaching style, this upcoming season and much more. Lastly, ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter joins the progrum to chat about the news that the Cowboys are officially open to hearing trade offers for Micah Parsons, and that the Cowboys would like to get this situation resolved one way or another before their  Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WVU football's 2026 & 2027 games against Alabama have officially been canceled. WVU has already announced the replacements for the Crimson Tide on the Mountaineer schedule. In this video, Couz will tell you who the replacement teams are, why they were chosen, and explain why this change is a disappointment for WVU fans. In the second half of the show, Couz will talk about the WVU roster. While Rich Rodriguez has been upbeat, especially his quarterbacks, Couz takes a different approach. He looks at why playing multiple quarterbacks may be a bad thing, especially in the Big 12. #wvufootball #wvu #wvumountaineers ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole

The Rich Rod 2.0 era begins on Saturday as WVU football prepares to host the Robert Morris Colonials from the FCS. In this episode, Couz brings on Adam Borst, who covers RMU for RMU Sports Now, a sister site to  @WVSportsNow . They will talk about key transfers for the Colonials, what key players are returning, and who is expected to play quarterback for the Northeast Conference squad from the Pittsburgh area. You'll be surprised at the similarities between Robert Morris and West Virginia. #wvu #wvufootball #wvumountaineers ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole

The Big Ten Conference is reportedly discussing College Football Playoff expansion to as many as 24 or 28 teams. In this episode, Couz will breakdown what it means for the Big 12 Conference. He gives both the pros and cons of the proposal and will give his opinion on the matter. He will also talk about how it impacts all of college sports. #big12football #collegefootballplayoff #wvufootball ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole

Rich Rodriguez and the WVU football coaching staff has brought six new players into the program from the transfer portal during Fall camp. In this episode, Couz will discuss that and whether or not it's a sign of desperation for the Mountaineers. He will take a look at all six of the players and tell what role they could fill for WVU. That includes the most recent addition, which was offensive lineman, Jude Edwards. Couz will break down his game and talk about why he may be a diamond in the rough type of player. #wvu #wvufootball #transferportal ___________________________________________________ Sources: WV Sports Chat: https://wvsportschat.com/2025/08/17/with-only-two-weeks-until-the-season-starts-wvu-football-continues-to-build-roster/ WVU Sports: https://wvusports.com/sports/football/roster?sort=position ____________________________________________________ ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole

In der neuen Folge werfen Lucas & Philip einen Blick auf ihre beiden Lieblingsteams - die Texas Longhorns & die West Virginia Mountaineers und sprechen über die vergangene Saison und was in dieser von den beiden Teams zu erwarten ist.

Bonus episode with the audio being taken from the August 18th livestream over on the #CRW YouTube Channel. Subscribe below. #WVU #WVUFootball #WVUMountaineers #WVUBasketball ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Country Roads Webcast - YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

WVU men's basketball coach, Ross Hodge, has reportedly filled the final spot on his 2025-26 roster. The Mountaineers received a commitment from Evans Barning Jr. The forward reclassified from the 2026 class to play right away in Morgantown. Couz will also take a look at WVU's non-conference basketball schedule for this upcoming season. He thinks it may be problematic when it comes to the Mountaineers being selected for March Madness. He will explain why in the episode. #wvu #wvubasketball #wvusports ______________________________________________ Source: West Virginia on SI: https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/basketball/2026-forward-evans-barning-jr-commits-to-wvu-will-reclassify-to-2025 See WV Sports Chat article on Barning here:

WVU football coach Rich Rodriguez has complimented his quarterbacks multiple times since the start of Fall camp. He's even hinted that the Mountaineers could potentially throw the football more than they run it in 2025. With Rich Rod known as a run-first coach, this came as a surprise to many WVU fans. In this episode, Couz is going to explain why West Virginia being a pass heavy team, or at least a more balanced team, can be a winning formula in Morgantown. Couz will bring stats from some of Coach Rodriguez's previous stops and talk about why the strategy may work for the current Mountaineer team. #wvufootball #wvu #richrodriguez ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole

Bonus episode with the audio being taken from the August 14th livestream over on the #CRW YouTube Channel. Subscribe below. #WVU #WVUFootball #WVUMountaineers ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Country Roads Webcast - YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Recent online rumors, spread mainly by shows like  @LockedOnBig12 have fans speculating that WVU could possibly be leaving the Big 12 Conference for the SEC. In this episode, Couz will share whether or not that rumor is true. Is West Virginia even on the SEC's radar? If so, could it be soon? Couz explains. Also, Couz will explain the origin of this rumor. Couz will also talk about other conference realignment speculation, specifically around Big 12 expansion. If the ACC loses some of its top brands, could the Big 12 grab teams like Louisville or NC State? Couz explains how that would be possible and how information from a big time media source and a Power 4 Athletic Director shaped his thinking. #wvu #conferencerealignment #big12football ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole

Two weeks into preseason practice, there are still some questions that need answered about the 2025 version of WVU football. In this episode, Couz will attempt to answer some of those questions. Fans and media have talked about the quarterback position and offensive line a ton. However, there are other areas of the team that also need addressed. Couz will do that in this episode. #wvufootball #wvu #richrodriguez ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole

The second run for Rich Rodriguez as head coach of the WVU football program begins on August 30, 2025. How many games will Rich Rod win in his first season back? Couz and Jonathan give you their thoughts in episode 39 of the Gold & Blue Breakdown show. From the season opener against Robert Morris, to the Backyard Brawl, to nine games of Big 12 play; the 2025 college football season is full of exciting games for the West Virginia Mountaineers. With so much parity in the Big 12 Conference, and with so many question marks for WVU, it's even harder to know what to expect for this upcoming season. How good will Pitt be this year? Can Arizona State be even better than they were in 2024? Does losing Travis Hunter make Colorado more beatable? Can Utah turn things around this year? All of these are questions that Couz and Jonathan will tackle in the episode. #wvu #wvufootball #wvumountaineers ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole

WVU football coach Rich Rodriguez announced at his daily press conference that only two running backs were active for practice; Jahiem White and Diore Hubbard, due to injuries and eligibility concerns of the other backs. He also announced the possible addition of one legacy running back, Andre Devine. Couz will talk about the situation in the WVU running back room and the addition of Devine in this episode. One of he ineligible running backs, Tye Edwards, is one of four players suing the NCAA over their status because of antitrust law. Couz will provide an update on that case and explain why the West Virginia players have a chance to be successful and play for the Mountaineers this season. #wvu #wvufootball #richrodriguez Sources: @samcehrlich on X (formerly Twitter) WVU Sports Song: Smoke Rising Music by: CreatorMix.com Video: https://youtu.be/_oaZzkn0bW4 ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole

Bonus episode with the audio being taken from the August 7th livestream over on the #CRW YouTube Channel. Subscribe below. #WVU #WVUFootball #WVUMountaineers ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Country Roads Webcast - YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The WVU football program has been waiting on the NCAA to approve waivers for four of their incoming transfer players for 2025. The players have now sued the NCAA to try and get eligibility for the season. In this episode, Couz breaks down what this means for Rich Rodriguez and the West Virginia team. He will also give some details about the lawsuits and will reference an article from Rivals. #wvu #wvufootball #richrodriguez Source: Rivals/On3: https://www.on3.com/sites/wv-sports/news/four-wvu-players-sue-ncaa-over-eligibility-rules/ ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole

Matt Baker from The Athletic joins Couz to discuss his recent article about the value of Power 4 college football teams. In the article, he ranked WVU football at #53 out of only 68 teams. Couz will ask Matt to explain the criteria used for the rankings, as well as why he rated WVU so low. The guys will also discuss what West Virginia can do to improve their overall ranking and where they sit in the pecking order of college football for the next iteration of conference realignment. They will also talk about the potential of North Carolina to join the SEC, potential Big 12 surprise teams, and Big 12 favorites. Finally, Couz will get Matt's thoughts on Rich Rodriguez's return to coach the Mountaineers in 2025. #wvufootball #wvu #conferencerealignment #big12football Matt Baker Article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6500596/2025/07/21/college-football-program-valuations-rankings-2025/ ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole

CBS Sports recently ranked all Big 12 football coaches. WVU's Rich Rodriguez came in at number 12 in those rankings. In this episode, Couz will explain why CBS Sports got it wrong. He will compare Rich Rod's resume to the coaches above him in the rankings. Couz will also talk about the praise being heaped on WVU running back Jahiem White by media outlets, primarily PFF. Finally, Couz will provide an update on the health of Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders. He will talk about what this means for Deion, his family, Colorado football and the Big 12. ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole

The West Virginia Mountaineers are bringing in Rich Rodriguez to lead the football program, along with a major roster overhaul. Both of these scenarios can create a challenging season for the Mountaineers. However, in this episode, Couz will explain why he thinks the Big 12 schedule alone may be the toughest challenge facing WVU football in 2025. He will explain why each Power 4 opponent on the schedule could trip up the Mountaineers and what makes the Big 12 such a touch conference. #wvu #wvufootball #wvusports ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get your Tailgating Accessories HERE:

Mike Asti, WVU athletics for West Virginia Sports Now, joins the program to preview the West Virginia Mountaineers ahead of the 2025 college football season.

During day two of Big 12 Media Days, WVU football coach, Rich Rodriguez, spoke about his expectations for his quarterback room in 2025. The answer has surprised many Mountaineer fans. He actually said he has three QBs who could win in the Big 12. In this episode, Couz will discuss that and give his take on whether or not that's accurate. He will also compare the career stats of the three possible starters; Nicco Marchiol, Jaylen Henderson and Max Brown. #wvu #wvufootball #richrodriguez ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/

West Virginia football has struggled on the defensive end of the field a lot the last few seasons. With the return of Rich Rodriguez as head coach, and the hiring of Zac Alley from Oklahoma to be defensive coordinator, the Mountaineer defense should be much improved in 2025. In this episode, Couz will breakdown why he believes that's the case. He will talk about several players who could make an impact, and dive into Alley's coaching and why it should make a difference this upcoming season. #wvu #wvufootball #wvusports ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/

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The Athletic's Scott Dochterman compiled a list of the top 100 rivalries in college football. Much to the surprise of WVU and Pitt fans, the Backyard Brawl did not make the top 25 on this list. In this episode, Dochterman joins the show to explain to Couz why the heated rivalry did not make it as high as many fans expected. He will also reveal his criteria and metrics used to create his rankings. Other rivalries discussed are: The Holy War between Utah & BYU, the Territorial Cup between Arizona and Arizona State, Ohio State vs. Penn State, Iowa vs. Iowa State, and several others. Couz will also get Scott's take on the return of Rich Rodriguez to coach WVU football for a second time. The guys will also discuss the College Football Playoff and what format is best for the Big 12 moving forward. #wvu #backyardbrawl #wvufootball Source: The Athletic: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6469306/2025/07/07/best-college-football-rivalries-rankings-100/?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=twhq&source=twitterhq ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/

Former West Virginia quarterback, Chad Johnston, joins Couz to talk WVU football and let Mountaineer fans know what he's doing these days. Chad gives his thoughts on why he thinks Rich Rodriguez can still be successful in Morgantown. They will also talk about the scheduling model that may have made it harder for Neal Brown to win at WVU. The guys will also chat it up about former Mountaineer players returning to Morgantown, some of Chad's best memories, and much more. Be sure to stay tuned for the entire interview for Chad's insights. #wvu #wvufootball #westvirginiamountaineers ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/

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In this episode, Couz breaks down why WVU fans, and all Big 12 fans, should care about conference realignment. He looks at some of West Virginia's recent history as it relates to changing conferences and even Big 12 Conference expansion and how that impacted the Mountaineers. He will also talk about why realignment is important to the future of WVU and why he is concerned about all WVU sports, but specifically WVU football when it comes to the future of football tv deals. He talks about the old Big East days and what is going on now in the ACC. He will also tell you whether he thinks West Virginia University will ever make it into college football's power 2 - the SEC or the Big 10. #wvu #wvufootball #conferencerealignment ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ https://www.katzkantor.com http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/

Bonus episode with the audio being taken from the July 2nd livestream over on the #CRW YouTube Channel. Subscribe below. #WVU #WVUFootball #WVUMountaineers #WVUBasketball⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Country Roads Webcast - YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Couz is joined by Carson Fox from  @Carson-Fox  to discuss several topics surrounding WVU and the Big 12 Conference. The guys will mainly focus on the major changes in college sports and what the future could look like, especially for the Mountaineers. They will discuss the Big 12's deal with PayPal and the advantages it brings to the league and its member schools and Big 12 athletes. They will also talk about West Virginia's new entity, Gold & Blue Enterprises. They will talk about the many ways in which it can help WVU sports and how A.D. Wren Baker is leading the way into the new era of college athletics. They will also touch on the future of the College Football Playoff, WVU as a member of the Big 12, and Rich Rodriguez's return to Morgantown. Don't miss this great conversation between these two passionate Mountaineer fans. #wvu #wvufootball #big12football ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ https://www.katzkantor.com http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/

In this episode of the Gold & Blue Breakdown Show, Couz and Jonathan talk about some recent WVU football commits for the 2026 class. They will dive into a West Virginia in-state star who has committed to Coach Rodriguez and WVU, as well as an offensive lineman that has committed who is moving up the ESPN recruiting rankings. Despite these commitments, and being fourth in 247 Sports' Big 12 recruiting rankings, WVU has no four-star or five-star recruits for the 2026 recruiting class. The guys will discuss whether or not that matters for Rich Rodriguez and the Mountaineers. Jon and Couz will also talk about a player from the transfer portal who is on campus visiting the WVU basketball program. They will talk about this power 4 player and how he could help Ross Hodge and the Mountaineer program. Finally, they will talk some WVU baseball recruiting and their favorite Little Debbie snack cakes. #wvu #wvusports #wvufootball ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ https://www.katzkantor.com http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/

Bonus episode with the audio being taken from the June 26th livestream over on the #CRW YouTube Channel. Subscribe below. #WVU #WVUFootball #WVUMountaineers #WVUBasketball⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Country Roads Webcast - YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

With Rich Rodriguez taking over as head coach for WVU football, excitement is building around Morgantown. But, will West Virginia football improve in year one under Rodriguez? In this episode, Couz explores that possibility on the offensive side of the ball. He will give his reasons why he thinks the WVU offense will be better in year one under Rodriguez. He will also compare numbers of the two coaches during their careers. He will compare Coach Rod's stops at Arizona and Jacksonville State to Brown's stops at WVU and Troy. Tune in to see why Couz and other fans are so excited about Rich Rod's return to lead the Mountaineers. #wvu #wvusports #wvufootball Sources: wikipedia sports-reference WVU Sports: https://wvusports.com/sports/football/stats/2024?path=football Football DB: https://www.footballdb.com/college-football/stats/teamstat.html?group=O&cat=T&yr=2012&lg=FBS&conf=8 ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ https://www.katzkantor.com http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/

West Virginia Athletic Director, Wren Baker, recently appeared on  @3guysbeforethegame to discuss the future of WVU sports. He talked about what ideas he and his staff have to increase revenue for the athletic department so they can compete better in the Big 12 and nationally. He discussed possible premium seating for WVU football, selling the naming rights to Mountaineer Field and the WVU Coliseum, getting more money from West Virginia University, and much more. He even talked about the Green Bay Packers and how WVU could possibly use a similar model to let fans be shareholders in the program. Couz will give his thoughts on this possibility and more. #wvu #wvusports #wvufootball _______________________________________________ Sources: 3 Guys Before the Game: https://youtu.be/_018N2lfbEo?si=0YKtkzikUfAm4vZ9 Green Bay Press Gazette: https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2025/04/17/green-bay-packers-fan-ownership-unique-in-the-nfl/80030491007/ _______________________________________________ ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ https://www.katzkantor.com http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/

With the Southeastern Conference pushing for strength of schedule to count more when determining which teams make the cfp, is WVU football making the right decision related to their future football schedules? That's what Couz will explore in this episode. He will give his thoughts on why scheduling less games against power four opponents may actually hurt West Virginia and not help them. #wvu #wvufootball ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ https://www.katzkantor.com http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/

Rich Rodriguez is dealing with an abnormally high amount of roster turnover in his first year back as head coach of the WVU football program. Some of the numbers are alarming when you compare them to the 2023 Colorado team led by Deion Sanders in 2023. In the episode, Couz compares the two roster overhauls. He will also take a look at the 2024 Indiana Hoosiers team. Which team will the 2025 West Virginia Mountaineers come closer to emulating? Deion's 4-8 Buffs team, or Curt Cignetti's Hoosiers who made the College Football Playoff in year one? Couz gives his answer in the show. #wvufootball #transferportal #wvu Sources: On3 247 Sports Rivals Phil Steele College Football Preview 2024 ESPN ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ https://www.katzkantor.com http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/

In episode 36 of the Gold & Blue Breakdown show, Couz and Jonathan talk about the big recruiting weekend for WVU football. They breakdown all six commits, including one who flipped to the Mountaineers from another Big 12 program just before they recorded the show. The guys will also discuss WVU basketball coach Ross Hodge's recruiting philosophy, as well as the center that is on the roster that nobody seems to be talking about. Finally, what do the guys think about the WVU baseball controversy surrounding Grant Hussey? They answer that and more in the show. #wvusports #wvu ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ https://www.katzkantor.com http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/

Rich Rodriguez recently claimed that the West Virginia Mountaineers can win a national title on The Triple Option Podcast. Is that realistic for a program with such a small in-state recruiting base?What about the Transfer Portal haul Rich Rodriguez's staff acquired and can that method be the Mountaineers' path to an eventual title? Time to talk West Virginia football.On X @LO_ThePortalTikTok @lockedontheportalSupport us by supporting our sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Steve and Jeff discussed the Saints' new-look offensive line. The guys heard from Trevor Penning, who shifted inside to left guard. Chris Blair, the voice of the LSU Tigers, joined Sports Talk. Blair previewed the Tigers' challenge in the Baton Rouge Super Regional against the "pesky" West Virginia Mountaineers. Blair also praised LSU head coach Jay Johnson's adjustments and evaluated the Tigers' bullpen.

Steve and Jeff previewed LSU's matchup against West Virginia in the Baton Rouge Super Regional. The guys broke down the Pacers' exciting come-from-behind win over the Thunder in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals. Jeff interviewed Saints TE Juwan Johnson after the team's final OTA session on Thursday. They also heard from Saints TE Foster Moreau. Brad Knight, the host of the "Pacers Post Up" podcast, recapped Indiana's 111-110 victory over Oklahoma City. Steve, Jeff, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment. The guys listened to Trevor Penning's press conference audio during the Saints' OTAs. Jeff and Steve discussed Trevor Penning's shift to left guard with the Saints. Chris Blair, the voice of the LSU Tigers, joined Sports Talk. Blair previewed the Tigers' challenge in the Baton Rouge Super Regional against the "pesky" West Virginia Mountaineers.

Andrew Caridi, the voice of West Virginia baseball, joined Sports Talk. Caridi broke down the Mountaineers' roster ahead of the upcoming Baton Rouge Super Regional, highlighting their veteran leadership, solid offense, and starting pitchers.

Bobby and Steve spoke to a WWL listener about Kellen Moore's offense in his first year leading the Saints. Andrew Caridi, the voice of West Virginia baseball, joined Sports Talk. Caridi broke down the Mountaineers' roster ahead of the upcoming Baton Rouge Super Regional, highlighting their veteran leadership, solid offense, and starting pitchers. Steve and Bobby listened to the post-practice press conference audio from Saints head coach Kellen Moore.

Bobby, Mike, and Steve discussed the Saints' final OTA practice session, highlighting the team's continued quarterback battle, TE Juwan Johnson, and their running back room. Bobby praised first-year head coach Kellen Moore for having the team "organized" in practice. The guys reviewed Coach Moore's positive comments about third-year DB Alontae Taylor. LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson joined Sports Talk to recap the Tigers' victory in the Baton Rouge Regional and preview LSU's upcoming Super Regional matchup with West Virginia. Bobby, Mike, and Steve played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Steve and Bobby spoke with Mike Hoss about Coach Moore and the Saints' wide receivers. Andrew Caridi, the voice of West Virginia baseball, joined Sports Talk to preview the Baton Rouge Super Regional.

Chris Blair, the voice of the LSU Tigers, joined Sports Talk. Blair previewed the Tigers' challenge in the Baton Rouge Super Regional against the "pesky" West Virginia Mountaineers. Blair also praised LSU head coach Jay Johnson's adjustments and evaluated the Tigers' bullpen.

Hear from and get to know Mountaineer Pitcher Jack Kartsonas before they get ready to head down to Alex Box Stadium for their Super Regional!

Steve and Charlie previewed LSU's upcoming regional finale against Little Rock. The guys listened to Jay Johnson's postgame press conference from Sunday night. Mark Etheridge, an SEC writer for D1Baseball.com, joined Sports Talk to recap a hectic weekend of regional action. Etheridge broke down the Tigers' test against the Little Rock Trojans in game seven of the Baton Rouge regional. He criticized the SEC's poor showing and evaluated the West Virginia Mountaineers, who LSU could face in the Super Regional round.