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It's a familiar situation — and that's not good news.West Virginia hits the road again this weekend, once more a double-digit underdog, this time at No. 22 Houston.The Cougars are chasing another win in their surprising season, while the Mountaineers are still searching for that elusive first conference victory.In this episode, the “Guys” take a deep dive into the matchup:What will it take for WVU to pull the upset?Can freshman quarterback Scotty Fox continue his steady rise?Plus, a look at the bizarre headlines swirling around the college football world — because there's never a dull week on the gridiron.Listener questions and comments wrap up the show with another round of Textual Healing.

Alex and Richard preview Week 10 of the college football season, with notes, observations, and predictions spanning lots of games. Just a few include: * Tulane at UTSA: The Green Wave are playoff contenders and their coach is one of the hottest candidates of the cycle. Are they actually good? * UNC at Syracuse: Are the Tar Heels about to experience just a little bit of joy, finally? * Navy at North Texas: Is this just one of those years when Navy has a special QB and thus a special season? Or can UNT put a stop to it? * Penn State at Ohio State: The Nittany Lions aren't a threat this year, but Ohio State has several offensive red flags to sort out * WVU at Houston: That's “Big 12 contender Houston” to you * Florida vs. Georgia: What does a post-Billy Napier Florida offense look like, and why can't Georgia get off the field on third downs? * Texas Tech at Kansas State: Are the Wildcats just good, despite having four losses? We think they're a real challenge for Tech* Mississippi State at Arkansas: Someone's gotta win * Kentucky at Auburn: Someone's gotta lose * USC at Nebraska: Can Matt Rhule finally win a big one? * Cincinnati at Utah: Are the Bearcats physical enough to compete in this one? And is Kyle Whittingham being honest about his QB's medical situation? * For THE MAIN COURSE, presented by Modelo: Through the Keyhole podcaster and writer Allen Kenney joins us to talk about Oklahoma vs. Tennessee, a true playoff elimination game, as well as the state of the Sooners under Brent Venables and Jim NagyProducer: Anthony VitoThanks to our subscribers and partnersSubscribers get roughly twice as many SZD podcasts during the season. Now, during the coach carousel, is a great time to join. Thanks to everyone who's hopped onboard over the past few weeks! Thanks to Nokian Tyres: https://www.nokiantyres.com/szdThanks to Homefield Apparel: https://www.homefieldapparel.comThanks Dad Water. Code SZD for 20% off, or just click https://drinkdadwater.com/discount/SZD This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe

Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven break down Week 10 in Texas CFB. Breakdowns include Texas v Vanderbilt, SMU v Miami, UNT v Navy, Texas Tech v K-State, Houston v WVU, Baylor v UCF, UTSA v Tulane, Texas State v James Madison, Rice v Memphis, UTEP v Kennesaw State, Sam Houston v Kennesaw State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a recent episode of College GameDay, Pat McAfee shared information about WVU football's financial situation that has some fans concerned. Rich Rodriguez has also shared in press conferences that the Mountaineers need approx. $10 million in NIL money to compete in the Big 12 Conference. Does this mean WVU is not in a good spot financially to compete in power 4 football? Couz will talk about that in this episode. Couz will also share how fans can help support West Virginia Mountaineer sports. He will talk about Gold & Blue Enterprises and the different membership levels they offer. He will also talk about some of the perks that come along with joining. #wvu #wvumountaineers #wvufootball To join Gold & Blue Enterprises, call (304) 293-2294. __________________________________________ Sources: Song: Smoke Rising Music by: CreatorMix.com Video: https://youtu.be/_oaZzkn0bW4 WVU Athletics __________________________________________ ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ DraftKings Sportsbook: https://www.draftkings.com/ Appalachia Digital: http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole

West Virginia didn't get the win against TCU, but there were signs of progress — and a few individual performances worth noting. In this episode, the “Guys” break down the numbers, highlight the bright spots, and discuss what it all means as the Mountaineers get ready for Saturday's game at Houston. The crew also takes a closer look at the Mountaineer basketball team's exhibition win over Wheeling University. Listener questions and comments wrap up the show with another round of Textual Healing. 

Summary This podcast episode from the Boss Surgery Series features Dr. Amy Vertries interviewing Dr. Sarah Rasmussen, a pediatric transplant surgeon, about her experience of being in the wrong job and navigating a career transition. Dr. Rasmussen shares her journey from working at the University of Virginia (UVA) to Seattle Children's Hospital and then to a new position that better aligned with her career goals and values. Dr. Rasmussen begins by describing her background as a Gen-Xer born in West Virginia who initially planned to practice medicine with her father. She pursued an MD-PhD program at WVU in 1997, focusing on HIV research at the National Cancer Institute. During her medical training, she discovered her passion for surgery during rotations and completed her residency at Virginia Commonwealth University followed by a pediatric surgery fellowship at Johns Hopkins. She then worked at UVA from 2011 to 2020, where she established a pediatric liver transplant program in partnership with Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Rasmussen explains that leadership changes at UVA led to her role being reduced from performing 42 liver transplants annually to being limited to only pediatric cases (about 5 per year). This significant reduction in surgical volume prompted her to accept a position at Seattle Children's Hospital as the surgical director of pediatric liver transplant, which she accepted just before the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020. At Seattle Children's, Dr. Rasmussen encountered challenges that made her realize she was in the wrong job. Despite the hospital performing more transplants (13-15 liver transplants and 30 kidney transplants annually), she faced issues with case allocation, micromanagement of her decisions, and resistance to her suggestions for improving processes. After 18 months, she compiled data showing her limited involvement in transplant cases and presented it to leadership, hoping for change. Instead, this led to increased scrutiny of her abilities. Dr. Rasmussen describes how the job stress affected her health, causing panic attacks, chest pain, and dangerously high blood pressure. With support from her family and through Dr. Vertries' coaching program, she decided to explore other opportunities. She interviewed at four institutions and found a position with a partner who shared her vision and valued her contributions. In her new role, Dr. Rasmussen found a supportive environment where her partner encourages her growth, helps her through complications, and values her strengths. She shares how her new partner supported her through a surgical complication by not letting her isolate herself and helping her move past self-doubt. He also encourages her to take on challenging cases, such as performing laparoscopic procedures on very small infants. The conversation concludes with reflections on the importance of finding the right job fit, the impact of career decisions on family, and how having the right partner can make a significant difference in professional growth and satisfaction. Chapters Dr. Rasmussen's Background and Early Career Path ‎ 00:02:12 Dr. Sarah Rasmussen introduces herself as a Gen-Xer born in West Virginia. She initially planned to practice medicine with her father but became interested in research during medical school. She joined an MD-PhD program at WVU in 1997, focusing on HIV research at the National Cancer Institute. During her clinical rotations, she discovered her passion for surgery, which engaged "all parts of her brain." She completed her residency at Virginia Commonwealth University and a pediatric surgery fellowship at Johns Hopkins. From 2011 to 2020, she worked at the University of Virginia (UVA) as an assistant professor, where she also completed an additional fellowship in abdominal transplant surgery. At UVA, she was active in research, clinical work, teaching, and helped establish a pediatric liver transplant program in partnership with Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Transition to Seattle Children's Hospital During the Pandemic ‎ 00:05:21 Dr. Rasmussen explains that leadership changes at UVA led to her role being reduced from performing 42 liver transplants annually to being limited to only pediatric cases (about 5 per year). This significant reduction prompted her to accept a position as surgical director of pediatric liver transplant at Seattle Children's Hospital. She signed her offer letter just before the COVID-19 pandemic began, making the transition particularly challenging as it occurred during social distancing measures. Dr. Rasmussen was attracted to Seattle Children's because they performed more transplants (13-15 liver transplants and 30 kidney transplants annually), and she believed she would have a good working relationship with the program head who had similar training. Challenges at Seattle Children's Hospital ‎ 00:09:27 Dr. Rasmussen describes her initial positive reception at Seattle Children's but quickly noticed concerning dynamics between surgeons during her observation of a liver-kidney transplant on her second day. Despite her efforts to integrate into the team, she faced significant challenges: her clinical decisions were micromanaged, her requests for time off were complicated by "unwritten rules," and she was often excluded from transplant cases because "fellows needed the experience." After 12 months, she realized that her situation wasn't improving despite her efforts to be helpful and engaged. After 18 months, she compiled data showing her limited involvement in transplant cases (only 20% of livers and 15% of kidneys despite being on call 33% of the time) and presented it to leadership, hoping for change. Instead of addressing her concerns, this led to increased scrutiny of her abilities. Recognizing the Need for Change ‎ 00:16:45 Dr. Rasmussen sought advice from colleagues but was consistently told that the situation "would never change." She realized that her vision of being a pediatric liver transplant surgeon required meaningful involvement in cases, which wasn't happening at Seattle. In January 2021, she learned of four potential job openings in her field. Initially resistant to moving her family again so soon after relocating during the pandemic, she joined Dr. Vertries' "difficult partner course" hoping to learn how to succeed in her current position. Through the course, she gave herself permission to explore other opportunities and interviewed at all four institutions. Two positions seemed promising, with one standing out immediately because of her connection with the potential new boss. Health Impact and Decision to Leave ‎ 00:25:56 Dr. Rasmussen describes how the job stress severely affected her health, causing panic attacks manifesting as chest pain and dangerously high blood pressure (190/110 with a heart rate of 197). One night after seeing the clinic and call schedule, she couldn't calm down despite trying mindfulness techniques. Her husband witnessed this and declared, "We are done here." Additional factors influencing her decision included the death of a mentor and her mother's illness. Dr. Rasmussen realized that despite her efforts, the team at Seattle Children's was unwilling to accommodate her career needs, which she viewed as a "breach of contract" - not from the institution but from the team that should invest in its members. Family Considerations in Career Decisions ‎ 00:28:55 Dr. Rasmussen discusses the challenge of considering another move so soon after relocating her family during the pandemic. She worried about uprooting her children who had just established connections in Seattle. A turning point came when her oldest child told her, "Mom, I think it's time for you to worry about yourself. I'm going to be okay." For her job interviews, she took the unusual step of requesting that both potential employers bring her entire family for second visits, not just her spouse. She received advice that "how happy do you think your family can be if mom is not happy?" and realized that many children move multiple times during childhood without negative consequences. She also learned that her oldest child had been bullied at their previous school, reinforcing that staying in Virginia might not have been better for her family. Finding the Right Partner and Environment ‎ 00:47:08 Dr. Rasmussen describes how she connected with her new boss by cold-calling him about a position at his former institution and inquiring if he needed a partner in his new program. Their initial conversation revealed shared vision and energy for building a program. Unlike her experience in Seattle, her new boss explicitly stated, "You tell me what you need out of a case, and that's what will happen," emphasizing team function over hierarchy. She contrasts this with her previous experience, noting the difference between a hierarchical environment and one with a shared vision. When she experienced a serious complication in her first liver transplant at the new institution, her partner provided support without judgment, wouldn't let her isolate herself, and eventually told her "it's time to stop" ruminating, while acknowledging that such complications happen to everyone. Growth and Support in the New Position ‎ 00:54:01 Dr. Rasmussen shares how her new environment supports her growth through challenging cases. During her first on-call experience, she consulted on a 1.6-kilogram baby with duodenal atresia. Though initially planning an open procedure, she researched laparoscopic approaches and found evidence supporting minimally invasive surgery for this condition. When she proposed this to her boss, he gave no pushback and even came to observe the successful procedure. Three months later, when she hesitated about performing a laparoscopic cholecystectomy on an eight-week-old baby, her boss reminded her, "Three months ago, you did a lap duodenal atresia repair on a 1.6 kilo baby - get over it," encouraging her to trust her abilities. Dr. Rasmussen appreciates how her partner recognizes when her tendency to overthink is a strength (when writing policies or justifications) and when it's holding her back. Reflections on Career Transitions and Lessons Learned ‎ 01:00:00 Dr. Rasmussen and Dr. Vertries reflect on the lessons learned through this career journey. Dr. Rasmussen acknowledges how she overcame limiting beliefs such as "I can't move because it will hurt my family" and "I can't have an ideal partner." Dr. Vertries notes that Dr. Rasmussen has experienced a "hero's journey" and that her lessons will have an "exponential effect on other people." Dr. Rasmussen expresses gratitude for the opportunity to reflect on how far she's come in a relatively short time, demonstrating that "you can make some pretty life-altering things in a short period of time with a little bit of help." Action Items Dr. Vertries mentioned reaching out to her at bosssurgery.com for help with toxic job situations. ‎ 00:00:35 Dr. Rasmussen suggested asking detailed questions about job expectations and case allocation when interviewing for new positions. ‎ 00:13:54 Dr. Rasmussen recommended bringing family members on second job interviews when considering relocation. ‎ 00:29:58 Dr. Rasmussen advised seeking coaching before leaving a job to process the situation properly. ‎ 00:42:17 Dr. Rasmussen suggested researching evidence-based approaches to surgical techniques when considering new procedures. ‎ 00:55:57

TCU - WVU football review, breakdown; WVU basketball held its first public exhibition. Brad and Greg take a deep dive into the game. 

WVU football coach Rich Rodriguez has admitted that he and his staff missed on evaluating many of the players brought in from the transfer portal in 2025. He also confessed that WVU did not have the money they needed at the time to bring in a lot of high-end talent. He says they are in a better spot as they prepare to take on the transfer portal in 2026. In this episode, Couz will examine whether or not the Mountaineers should focus on building the defense through the portal versus trying to bring in elite offensive players. He will use stats from the five previous Big 12 Conference champions to make his case. In the second half of the show, Couz will talk about recent comments made by Pat McAfee on College GameDay about the financial situation at West Virginia and how he was asked to step in and fill a gap where another donor did not honor their commitment. Couz will give his thoughts on this and explain how we as WVU fans can help. #wvu #wvufootball #wvumountaineers 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

Former WVU basketball coach Bob Huggins recently visited with the Pitt Panthers basketball program and appeared on an episode of their behind the scenes documentary, Unscripted. This has many WVU fans angry. In this episode, Couz will give his thoughts on the matter. Rich Rodriguez and the WVU football team landed a verbal commitment from a 3-star player who was originally committed to the Arkansas Razorbacks. Couz will go over his recruiting profile and give his thoughts on the young man's game. #wvu #wvumountaineers #wvubasketball _______________________________________________ Sources: Song: Smoke Rising Music by: CreatorMix.com Video: https://youtu.be/_oaZzkn0bW4 Unscripted - Full Show: https://youtu.be/zKpHi-eCitw 247 Sports WV Sports Chat _______________________________________________ ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ DraftKings Sportsbook: https://www.draftkings.com/ Appalachia Digital: http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole

John Antonik on his new book about Bobby Bowden's time at WVU; Basketball recruiting update; High school football previews from around the state

The 2-5 WVU football team will host the 5-2 TCU Horned Frogs in a Big 12 Conference matchup on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Star quarterback Josh Hoover leads TCU into Morgantown to take on a struggling Mountaineer team, who will be relying on true freshman signal caller, Scotty Fox, who is being thrust into action due to injuries to multiple West Virginia quarterbacks. Sonny Dykes' TCU squad will also rely on wide receiver Eric McAllister, who has already eclipsed 600 yards receiving and seven touchdowns on the season. McAllister will be lined up against a WVU secondary that has been struggling since Big 12 play began. Rich Rodriguez's Mountaineer team has been decimated by injuries on the offensive side of the ball. In addition to quarterbacks Nicco Marchiol, Jaylen Henderson and Khalil Wilkins, WVU is also without their top two running backs in Jahiem White and Tye Edwards. Both players are out for the season. Wide receiver Jaden Bray also suffered a season ending injury earlier in the year. How does a freshman quarterback lead a struggling offense against team the caliber of TCU and pull off a win? Co-hosts Couz and Jonathan will lay it all out for you in this episode of the Gold & Blue Breakdown show. The guys will give their keys to a Mountaineer victory, key position battles to watch, and a key WVU player. They will also give their score predictions for the contest. In the final segment, they will discuss WVU men's basketball and their win over Maryland in a scrimmage game. Is that cause for excitement from Mountaineer fans? Couz and Jonathan give their take on just that. #wvu #wvumountaineers #wvufootball ____________________________________________ Sources: Song: Smoke Rising Music by: CreatorMix.com Video: https://youtu.be/_oaZzkn0bW4 PFF: https://premium.pff.com/ncaa/teams/2025/REGPO ____________________________________________ ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ DraftKings Sportsbook: https://www.draftkings.com/ Appalachia Digital: http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole

It's been nearly a month since the Mountaineer football team last played in Morgantown.Coach Rich Rodriguez is hoping a return home will spark a much-needed turnaround when West Virginia hosts TCU on Homecoming Saturday.The injury-plagued Mountaineers enter as 15-point underdogs against a Horned Frogs team led by senior quarterback Josh Hoover, who's already tossed 21 touchdown passes in seven games.In this episode, the “Guys” break down the matchup, dive deep into the numbers, and set the stage for what West Virginia must do to pull the upset.Listener questions and comments close out the show on Textual Healing.

Send us a textHe is back as new West Virginia Head Men's Basketball Coach Ross Hodge is our latest and greatest guest on the Full Court Press : A College Basketball Coaches Show as we talk getting the job and the connection to the AD, what to expect in year one and wrestling bears. Really solid and exciting episode on the Full Court Network.SUBSCRIBE to the Full Court Press YOU TUBE channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnRJ-uzdL_stNYab7RuA_xgJOIN AND SUBSCRIBE THE FULL COURT NETWORK SUBSTACK PAGE:https://fullcourtnetwork.substack.com/

Shannon Everett from American Truckers United on the recent hit-and-run case involving a big rig in Monongalia County. Vice President of Alumni Relations wvu, Kevin Berry on Homecoming weekend on the WVU campus. 

Greg Carey of MetroNews on WVU men's & women's soccer. Frankfort head football coach Kevin Whiteman. Wheeling University head men's basketball coach Chris Richardson. 

The TCU Horned Frogs will be traveling to Morgantown, WV to take on the West Virginia Mountaineers this Saturday, October 25, 2025. It is a coal rush themed game for WVU football, which means the team will be wearing their coal themed uniforms to honor West Virginia coal miners. TCU could cause a lot of problems for the Mountaineers. Horned Frog quarterback Josh Hoover is one of the top signal callers in the country and leads a stout passing attack. Meanwhile, the WVU secondary has been struggling in recent weeks. This could prove to be a matchup nightmare for the Mountaineer defense. In this episode, Couz is joined by TCU fan and content creator,  @clintfostercreations  to educate Mountaineer fans about TCU and what to expect from Sonny Dykes' squad on Saturday. #wvu #wvufootball #wvumountaineers 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

WVU hit another low in Orlando. The guys unpack the UCF loss, the QB shuffle and OL issues, and what a path forward could even look like heading into TCU.Our Sponsors:* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/WESTBYPODAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Wood County investigators never gave up on a murder case after 11 years --More tax trouble for U.S. Senator Jim Justice and his family of companies--Yeager Airport officials report FAA and TSA workers have been showing up without fail despite no paycheck--In Sports: Coverage of WVU at the Big XII basketball media day 

Episode 237 of the #CRW podcast features all 3 hosts breaking down the matchups on each side of the ball as both #WVU and TCU meet in Morgantown on Saturday Night for the 2025 Coal Rush game. Following their breakdown of the matchups, each of the hosts provides their key to the game and score prediction before wrapping up by making their picks in the other week 9 #big12 conference games! #wvufootball #westvirginia #wvumountaineers #westvirginiafootball #westvirginiamountaineers #big12football #cfb

WVU defensive coordinator Zac Alley Pre-TCU.WVU men's basketball player Treysen Eaglestaff. 

As the WVU football team continues to struggle in 2025, many fans are already talking about next season. In this episode, Couz embraces that and dives into what the Mountaineers need to address in the offseason to get better. He will list his top five priorities for Rich Rodriguez and the WVU staff. Will it involve coaching changes? What position rooms need to be addressed via the transfer portal? Couz tackles all of this and more. #wvu #wvufootball #wvumountaineers 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

All content from the Sons of UCF is brought to you by the law office of Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia. With a combined 70+ years of legal experience, WHG specialize in personal injury, workers comp, veteran disability, and SSI/SSDI cases. For more information, contact them at wernerhoffman.com, or call 1-800-320-HELP Join Eric Lopez and Trace Trylko as they debate some of the current topics surrounding UCF Sports. In this episode the guys review the Knights win over West Virginia and ask the question: is UCF good, or was WVU bad? Plus: do we now have our questions at QB settled? Also: grade Scott Frost, where is UCF in the Big 12, do we like the bye, and what is the identity of this team? Be sure to subscribe to our channel to watch future episodes of Around the Kingdom, with a new drop each week.  #goknights #ucfknights #ucf #ucffootball #big12  Check out www.SonsofUCF.com for more coverage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WVU coach Rich Rodriguez pre TCU. TCU PXP Brian Estrich. 

Reaction to WVU loss to UCF.

In this live show, Couz will react to WVU football's embarrassing loss to the UCF Knights by a final score of 45-13. Couz will react to the loss and give his thoughts on the state of the program at the current time. He will talk stats and PFF grades from the game and discuss all three phases of the game. #wvu #wvufootball #wvumountaineers 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

Episode 236 of the #CRW podcasts delves into the disappointing blowout loss #WVU suffered against UCF on Saturday which extended their losing streak to 4 games currently. After sharing some thoughts on the contest, we take a look at the stats from the game before providing a recap for the rest of the week 8 #big12 conference games! #Wvufootball #westvirginia #wvumountaineers #westvirginiafootball #westvirginiamountaineers

Rob and Joe took some time from the third hour of Monday's BBMS to discuss the fan reaction to Maryland basketball's loss to WVU in a secret scrimmage. Should we even put any emphasis on something that means less than an exhibition?

It was a sobering Saturday in Orlando for the Mountaineers. Despite an extra week to prepare, West Virginia was outplayed in every phase by UCF. The Knights' 45–13 rout leaves WVU searching for answers with five regular season games still to play.In this episode, the “Guys” break down what went wrong, why the team seems to be sliding backward instead of forward, and what can still be salvaged from the season. They also discuss the Mountaineer basketball team's impressive closed-door scrimmage against Maryland — and what it might reveal about the year ahead.Listener questions and comments wrap up the show with another round of Textual Healing.

WVU has lost four in a row and hasn't looked good along the way. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

History indicated that WVU might be in good shape heading into the matchup with UCF. Both teams were winless in Big 12 play entering the contest, but WVU had never previously lost to the Knights. That changed Saturday, as the Mountaineers were once again trounced in a road game, this time in 45-13 fashion in the Sunshine State. Hosts Nick Farrell and Cody Nespor react to the action. 

With WVU quarterback Nicco Marchiol now officially out for the remainder of the 2025 season, some fans are speculating whether or not he will return to the Mountaineers in 2026. In this episode of the Gold & Blue Breakdown show, Couz and Jonathan will discuss just that. The guys will also look ahead to this Saturday's game at UCF. They will discuss their keys to victory for WVU, key position battles as well as a key performer West Virginia is counting on for the Mountaineers to defeat the Knights in Orlando. The guys will also give their score predictions for the game. Finally, the guys will dive into the Big 12 basketball schedule for the WVU Men's basketball team. #wvufootball #wvumountaineers #wvu 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

WVU and UCF have plenty in common. One team will distinguish itself on Saturday . To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WVU football is getting set to travel to Orlando, Florida to take on the UCF Knights in Big 12 action. With both teams sitting at 0-3 in conference play, is this a must win game for both teams? In this episode, Couz is joined by Adam from  @SonsofUCF  to discuss just that. Adam will also break down this UCF team and what Mountaineer fans can expect on Saturday. #wvu #wvufootball #ucffootball Sources: Song: Smoke Rising Music by: CreatorMix.com Video: https://youtu.be/_oaZzkn0bW4 Sons of UCF on YouTube: ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ DraftKings Sportsbook: https://www.draftkings.com/ Appalachia Digital: http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole

It's not a matchup that will dominate the national headlines, but Saturday's meeting between West Virginia and UCF carries plenty of importance for both programs. Like the Mountaineers, the Knights are pressing reset—welcoming back Scott Frost for a second stint as head coach. Both teams are navigating the growing pains that come with major roster overhauls and culture shifts. When the dust settles in Morgantown, one side will finally notch its first Big 12 victory of the season. In this episode, the “Guys” dig into the storylines, analytics, and matchups that will define the game. Listener questions and comments wrap things up on Textual Healing.

In 2025, the WV Legislature passed two bills that will help WVU football and WVU sports as a whole. In this episode, Couz is joined by one of those Legislators to discuss those two bills and how they can help the Mountaineers compete on a national level. The lawmaker will also reveal some new bills that are being discussed. One of which could potentially allow WVU to add a new sport to their athletic department. Stay tuned to get the inside scoop. #wvu #wvufootball #wvumountaineers 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

Episode 235 of the #CRW podcast features all 3 hosts breaking down the matchups on each side of the ball as both #WVU and UCF seek their first conference victory on Saturday. Following their breakdown of the matchups, each of the hosts provides their key to the game and score prediction before wrapping up by making their picks in the other week 8 #big12 conference games! #wvufootball #westvirginia #wvumountaineers #westvirginiafootball #westvirginiamountaineers #big12football #cfb

Katie Friday is a sales engineer who took the scenic route into manufacturing. She started in social work, battled through an engineering pivot at WVU, worked her way from project engineering to sales, and now lives at the intersection of customers, controls, and culture. We talk about resilient learning, why great SOPs read like fifth grade science, the reality of safety projects, and how leadership sets the tone for teams. There is a rom-com opening scene, a baby blue Beetle, and a giant robot in Wilmington. Most of all, there is a clear picture of how supportive culture turns new hires into future leaders.Why this conversation mattersCulture is a team sport and leadership is the lever. Katie shows how cross-functional respect between engineering, maintenance, and operations speeds projects up, how good documentation creates confidence on the floor, and why automation does not erase jobs. It raises the skill ceiling and demands better training.Conversation highlightsMeeting story at IMTS and a friendship that started in an elevator.Katie's rom-com life pitch featuring a 2013 baby blue Beetle and a bee.Switching from social work to industrial engineering and learning resilience the hard way.From receptionist to project engineer to sales engineer and why talking to customers clicked.The coolest project sighting, a towering broadcast robot and the crews that build stages for NASCAR, ESPN, and even the Super Bowl.Safety projects move first and fast, and the scheduling whiplash that brings.SOPs that actually teach, pictures over jargon, and testing docs with non engineers.Women navigating a male heavy field, boundaries, and a shoutout to mentor Kimberly Pelke.Why new adopters of automation are the next wave and how AI will show up on the plant floor.Topics coveredCompany culture as daily behavior, not a poster on the wall.Leadership modeling communication and teamwork.Sales engineering as translator between customers and controls teams.Budget timing, stakeholders, and the real blockers to moving from design to execution.Operator training that matches the tech.Automation as job shifter and skill builder, not a job eraser.Women in STEM, representation that changes decisions, and early pipeline programs.Quotes“I do not mind being the dumbest in the room. It just means I am learning.”“Good culture feels like a team that actually communicates and still pulls toward the same goal.”“Automation does not eliminate people. It asks them to learn new skills.”“Great SOPs should read like fifth grade science. Pictures help people keep the line running.”GuestKatie Friday is a sales engineer working across pharma, food and beverage, rubber and tire, and other regulated environments. She graduated from West Virginia University in industrial engineering, cut her teeth in project engineering, and now helps manufacturers scope, justify, and deliver automation upgrades with Industrial Automated Systems and sister company Triune Electric.Shoutouts and resources mentionedIndustrial Automated Systems and Triune Electric.Mentor Kimberly Pelke, director of business development.Move Over Bob, a culture first magazine introducing young women to trades.Rosie Riveters, early STEM confidence through productive struggle.Vendors seen on the floor, including Siemens, Rockwell, and Schneider Electric.WVU, the scene of the pivot and the grind.SponsorMed Device Boston is a sourcing and education expo at Boston's BCEC, September 30 to October 1. Two hundred plus suppliers, hands on workshops, and expert led sessions focused on the next generation of med tech. Register at meddeviceboston.com and plan your visit. The link is in the show notes.ConnectHost, Jim Mayer. Subscribe to Manufacturing Culture on YouTube and your favorite podcast app. Share the episode with a friend who is wrestling with training and documentation after an automation upgrade.

WVU football coach Rich Rodriguez has said he wants to build the program using mainly high school recruits. In today's world of college football with the transfer portal, is that the right strategy? Many WVU fans think it's not. In this episode, Couz is going to explain why those fans are wrong and why building through the high school ranks is still the best strategy for the Mountaineers. Could we see softball at West Virginia University? Couz will touch on that in segment two of the show. He will include a quote from Athletic Director, Wren Baker and discuss why softball could potentially show up in the future, but not anytime soon. Finally, the coal rush game for WVU has been announced. Couz will discuss this as well. #wvu #wvumountaineers #wvufootball ______________________________________________________ Sources: Song: Smoke Rising Music by: CreatorMix.com Video: https://youtu.be/_oaZzkn0bW4 ESPN.com ______________________________________________________ ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ DraftKings Sportsbook: https://www.draftkings.com/ Appalachia Digital: http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole

The hosts quiz one another to set the table for the second half of WVU's football season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Look ahead to WVU vs. UCF Saturday. 

The latest WVU basketball commit, 4-star guard Kingston Whitty joins the show; High school football previews from around the state with Joe Brocato and Greg Carey

WVU announced the addition of 140 scholarships for olympic sports and football. This move makes West Virginia one of the top schools in the Big 12 in that category. In this live show, Couz is joined by Carson Fox to discuss what this means for the Mountaineer athletic programs. They will specifically talk about the impact it could have on WVU football. In the second half of the show, they will do their position grades for the football program. With the Mountaineers sitting at 2-4 & 0-3 in Big 12 Conference play, will any position have a passing grade? Each guy will give their thoughts. #wvu #wvumountaineers #wvufootball Sources: Song: Smoke Rising Music by: CreatorMix.com Video: https://youtu.be/_oaZzkn0bW4 PFF: https://premium.pff.com/ncaa/games/2025/6/west-virginia-mountaineers/defense-coverage Big 12 Conference: https://big12sports.com/stats.aspx?path=football&year=2025 ___________________________________________ ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ DraftKings Sportsbook: https://www.draftkings.com/ Appalachia Digital: http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole

West Virginia University just sent a message that will echo across the Big 12. The Mountaineers are adding 140 new athletic scholarships, raising the total to 400 across 18 sports. The move marks one of the most significant investments in WVU Athletics history — with Olympic sports among the biggest beneficiaries, some nearly doubling their current scholarship limits. In this episode, Vice President and Athletic Director Wren Baker joins the “Guys” to explain the decision, its impact on student-athletes, and what it means for the future of the university. Listener questions and comments wrap up the show.

WVU's new men's basketball coach is impressing recruits and addressing concerns as he gets settled before the start of his first season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WVU Ad Wren Baker on added scholarships. WVU women's soccer coach Nikki Izzo-Brown. WVU men's basketball coach Ross Hodge. 

The boys are back to talk the 1st loss of the football season (later than usual), along with a host of other Houston Cougar-related topics to metaphorically nosh on... including the following (w/time stamps): 3:50- Tech game recap 42:38- Phillip Slavin, our Ten12 Network empresario, joins to help preview Oklahoma State & talk Big 12 football 1:10:15- Additional OSU preview thoughts 1:20:11- Down w/the Pickness, weeks 6/7 1:25:10- Soccer gets a result vs BYU, drops a frustrating one vs Utah, travels to a tough WVU team 1:34:27- Volleyball struggles at Baylor/Colorado, finishes the road swing against the Utah Big 12 schools 1:40:06- Cougar Golf Corner off a 3rd (!!!!) men's golf individual title of the fall season 1:44:02- Quickly noting Cougar tennis' return to action later this week @ ITA Texas Regionals

Look back and project ahead as WVU gets a break in the middle of the season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Friday night in Provo was wet, long, and ultimately disappointing for the Mountaineers.West Virginia's 38-24 loss to BYU sends the team into its bye week at 2-4 overall and 0-3 in Big 12 play. The much-needed break comes at the right time — a chance for both a physical and mental reset before the final six games of the season.In this episode, the “Guys” dissect what went wrong against the Cougars, examine where improvement must come from, and discuss realistic expectations for the stretch run.Listener questions and comments wrap up the show with another round of Textual Healing.

Hans Olsen, Scott Garrard, Coach Ron McBride & Alema Harrington Utah responded with win over West Virginia BYU can't overlook WVU Final thoughts  

A massive challenge awaits the Mountaineer football team Friday night in Provo. West Virginia enters as a three-touchdown underdog against No. 23 BYU. The Cougars return home riding momentum after last week's road win at Colorado. Meanwhile, WVU's quarterback situation remains unsettled. Coach Rich Rodriguez says the starter will be decided by this week's practice sessions, adding another layer of intrigue heading into the matchup. In this episode, the “Guys” break down the key numbers, spotlight the most important matchups, and set the stage for Friday night's showdown. Listener questions and comments round out the show.