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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/

When it comes to longevity and consistency, he's West Virginia University's Cal Ripken.  Randy Meador's touch has been part of West Virginia University basketball since 1984.  It's the longest tenure by anyone involved in program history.  His 41 seasons as head athletic trainer have been defined by professionalism and dedication to his craft. And, oh yeah, he NEVER missed a single game.  Not one!The Ohio native will never be officially credited with any coaching victories, but his behind-the-scenes work led to countless wins for the Mountaineers. In this episode, the "Guys" celebrate Meador's retirement and look back at his amazing career with the Mountaineers. 

WVU Football Commitment Jett WalkerFormer Mountaineer baseball standout Mike Frownfelter--Coach of WVU committment Kayden Lipscomb. Daniel Woods of MetroNews Sports on the Savannah Bananas in DC.

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/

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/

A middle school football coach kicked Mike Florio and it changed his life. That's not hyperbole, it's the truth.  Actually, it was more than one kick to Florio's backside, but regardless, the impact is still being felt today.  In this episode, the "Guys" spend an entertaining visit with the founder of Pro Football Talk. While his passion remains the NFL, his non-football writing continues to gain popularity.  It's a enlightening and fun conversation with one of the most interesting guys to appear on the podcast. 

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/

The month isn't over, but the returns are coming in, and though June was good for baseball, football and men's basketball, it's clear one WVU sport benefited the most. 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

Nitro High football coach Boom McKinney on WVU recruit Malachi ThompsonBoom then handed the phone to Malachi for a visit. Also, two time Gatorade softball Player of the Year Drea Watts of Cabell Midland 

Send us a textThe Mazey's come to you from the 49th state of Alaska for this episode of Mazey Days, brought to you by Vision Homes! From a campground alongside a river, they wrap up a historic WVU Baseball season. Coach Mazey talks about his first spring in nearly 40 years without coaching or playing college baseball & why in the world they're in Alaska! Enjoy this latest episode! 

Hey y'all! We are back at it again! We apologize for the delay in recording! Life has been a little crazy since Hyrox NYC. But, we are back with our regular scheduled programming this week! So, lets dive back into the sports world as we discuss the NBA Finals, the NY Liberty, WVU baseball & football, and of course Hyrox! Just in case you were wondering...yes, we will be competing in Hyrox 2026 in either Boston or New York!

Joe Brocato is joined by Morgantown boys basketball head coach Dave Tallman to preview the Hope Gas Morgantown Shootout. Best Virginia head coach Jarrod West and former WVU & East Fairmont catcher & MLB pitcher David Carpenter join as well.

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/

Wren Baker is the 13th Athletic Director in West Virginia University history. It's fair to say none of his predecessors have navigated the changes and challenges that he's encountered. Forget about the “normal” requirements of the job, Baker is also leading WVU in the transition from college amateurism to a pay-for-play model.  It's uncharted territory for everyone involved and, for Baker, just another challenge that's being handled with both confidence and optimism. In this episode, the “Guys” dig deep into the new world of college athletics and learn Baker's plan for how WVU athletics will compete in a very new world.

A scouting report on recent WVU football commit Rhett Morris (offensive lineman) from his high school head coach, Dan Sabella; WVU football cornerback commit Emari Peterson joins the show as well

Jordan and Joel continue the Rich Rod Rewatchables series, stepping to the 2002 showdown in Blacksburg with the Hokies, Rich Rod's first ranked win as HC at WVU.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Niceville head football coach Richard Morgan discuss recent WVU football commit Robert Stith; Report from the first day of WVU basketball practice 

WVU football recruiting...the guys break down five commitments that came in over the weekend and what this class tells us about RichRod v2.0 recruiting philosophy

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/

New WVU pitcher Chansen Cole discusses how he got to know WVU during the postseason and why he's making the jump from Division II baseball. 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

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/

Little has been heard from Zac Alley since his arrival in Morgantown.  West Virginia University's defensive coordinator is a rising star in coaching circles. You could say Alley's decision to join the WVU program is Rich Rodriguez's biggest recruiting coup yet. Alley's departure from Oklahoma gives Rodriguez the aggressive attacking nature that pairs well with his fast-paced offensive attack. In this episode, Alley reveals his motivation and goals in his role with the Mountaineers.  It's an insightful visit with Alley, who admits West Virginia University football changed his life before he ever arrived in Morgantown. 

This week on Talking Tigs:Baseball defeats WVU in Super Regional to punch ticket to CWS!First matchup vs. Arkansas preview and baseball roundupThanks for listening, Subscribe, Share, and Geaux Tigers!

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Tuesday, June 10, 2025.     Story #1 – From WVU / MEP West Virginia's manufacturers are gaining national attention in the "Heroes of American Manufacturing" series by NIST. The spotlight features Gestamp and NGK Spark Plugs, two companies supported by WVU's Manufacturing Extension Partnership, which are leading by example and driving innovation and excellence in production. The series celebrates the resilience and ingenuity of American manufacturing—and West Virginia is right at the center of it. Read more: https://mailchi.mp/mail.wvu.edu/heroes-of-american-manufacturing?e=236c2d471c       Story #2 – From WV SOS Office On this week's “Just Three Questions!” West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner hosts Louis Weisberg, President and CEO of Service Wire, a family-owned wire and cable manufacturer that's been doing business in West Virginia since 1968.  Weisberg and Warner discuss job growth, economic development and what Weisberg calls “Appalachian Grit.” Listen now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poppGKMvEng       Story #3 – From WV MetroNews Focused investment in tourism is transforming Tucker County. New funding is boosting broadband, trails, and infrastructure, creating more recreational opportunities and economic growth. With strong state support, Tucker County is becoming one of the premier destinations in Almost Heaven. Read more: https://wvmetronews.com/2025/05/31/states-focus-on-tourism-brings-new-investment-to-tucker-county/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty, and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo. That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

Since the transfer portal era began, WVU has had several players who made an impact on their respective teams; whether it be on the field, on the court, or in the hearts of fans. There have also been many grad transfers who made an impact before the transfer portal was even a thing. In this episode, Couz will countdown his top five one year players in the history of West Virginia Mountaineer sports. Former West Virginia defensive back, Beanie Bishop, drew the ire of Pitt Panther fans by wiping his feet on a Pitt logo. However, it made him even more loved by WVU football fans. Add that to his play on the field while he was in Morgantown, and Beanie has to be one of the top one year transfers in the history of WVU sports. But, is he number one? There have also been some really good WVU basketball players who played only one season for the Mountaineers. Names like Javon Small and Erik Stevenson, to name two. Do they make the list, and if so, how do they stack up against Bishop and other great one year West Virginia athletes? Couz gives his thoughts in the episode. #wvu #wvufootball #wvubasketball Sources: sports-reference.com ESPN.com Hailwv.com _________________________________________ ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ https://www.katzkantor.com http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/

North/South All Star foorball preview with Akir Johnson of Morgantown HighBaseball talk with Hurricane High state champ and WVU signee Weston Smith. 

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --West Virginia children's welfare has improved, but there is plenty left to do--It's the eve of a great number of municipal elections in West Virginia--Lots of rainfall, but the drought from last year still persists in parts of W.Va. --In Sports: An record setting season for WVU baseball ends in Louisiana and a recap of the state high school baseball championships 

Chris Lawrence returns with a full Saturday lineup covering the latest in the Mountain State's great outdoors. This week, Chris recaps the busy spring turkey season with biologist Mike Peters, including statewide harvest numbers and what they reveal about long-term trends. Later, WVU's Sheldon Owen joins the show to talk habitat management, conservation partnerships, and landowner programs aimed at improving wildlife resources. Plus, fishing updates from around the state, listener calls, and your regular dose of outdoor insight and storytelling from West Virginia's most trusted voice in the field.

In this episode, Couz discusses whether the West Virginia Mountaineers should consider going independent given the current state of college football realignment. He explores the potential benefits and drawbacks of leaving the Big 12 conference. Is it a viable option for WVU football to become an independent program? If so, what happens to WVU basketball and other sports? #wvu ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ https://www.katzkantor.com http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/

It's an on-site edition of Tigers Win, live from The Box with Ben McDonald to preview LSU vs. West Virginia in this weekend's Super Regional! Topics include: recap of the Little Rock series & standout performances from Casan Evans , Luis Hernandez and Ethan Frey, plus a look ahead to WVU with a ticket to Omaha on the line.

In this episode of the Gold & Blue Breakdown show, Couz and Jonathan talk about WVU baseball advancing to the Super Regionals. They also talk about former WVU football player Beanie Bishop Jr. and his actions that has Pitt Panther fans up in arms. They will also answer fan questions about a potential WVU basketball March Madness run, the quarterback position at WVU, win expectations for Coach Rodriguez and the Mountaineers, and much more. #wvusports #wvufootball #wvubaseball ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ https://www.katzkantor.com http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/

The WVU baseball postseason and football offseason are in full swing this weekend. 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

Daniel O'Neil, PharmD, MS, FASHP, is the Assistant Vice President of Pharmacy Services at WVU Medicine.We talk through building a technology philosophy for the pharmacy enterprise and you'll hear the direction WVU has taken. You'll also learn pathways and tips to be successful in justifying new technology!

The Southeastern 16 crew of Graham Doty, Jay Greeson and Chris Lee previews the Baton Rouge super regional of LSU and West Virginia. LSU's four-man pitching tandem of Kade Anderson, Anthony Eyanson, Casan Evans and Zac Cowan may be the country's best when it comes to covering lots of innings in an elite manner. But can LSU's other talented arms, like Chase Shores, Jaden Noot, William Schmidt, Mavrick Rizy, Cooper Williams, Jacob Mayers and DJ Primeaux step up if called upon for coach Jay Johnson? Consistency has been an issue with LSU's offense. But Ethan Frey has gotten red-hot in the postseason, while Jared Jones, Derek Curiel, Stephen Milam, Daniel Dickenson and regional Game 4 hero Luis Hernandez are also tough outs. The Mountaineers went undefeated in the Clemson regional after knocking off Kentucky in the title game. The pitching is keyed by starters Griffin Kern (who also closed the title game) and Jack Kartsonas, plus, rubber-armed Reese Bassinger. WVU's offense is led by Kyle West, who had an amazing season (.347/.500/.607) at the plate. The bottom of the Mountaineers' balanced order hit well in Clemson, and five players with double-digit steals and Skyler King (.424) and Sam White (.421) also being on-base threats. GAMETIME SIDEKICKS Use promo code SE16 for 10% off! http://www.gametimesidekicks.com/ SANDERS MOVING Efficient, hassle-free moving: https://www.tedrsandersmoving.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. He gives his thoughts on the controversy that's ensued following the appearance of Mason Rudolph, Miles Killebrew and Rocky Bleier at a Donald Trump event in the area last week. Was the team's decision to publish a letter about the topic necessary? Or should it be a given that individual players do not represent the organization in personal capacities? Paul gives his thoughts on those topics; the hiring of Dan Muse as Penguins coach; the Beanie Bishop video that's ignited rancor within the Backyard Brawl rivalry between Pitt and WVU; and the Pirates' latest ugly loss in a spectacular Paul Skenes start.

Owen Elliott winner of the 106th West Virginia State Amatuer Golf Championship joins the show. WVU baseball great Jed Gyorko on the Mountaineers advancement to the NCAA Super Regional.

Beanie Bishop made some news this morning when video of him surfaced stomping and wiping his feet all over the Pitt logo. The WVU man didn't feel very bad for doing it either. The Morning Show, with guys on both the Pitt and West Virginia side of it, got explosive about it.

Beanie Bishop made some news this morning when video of him surfaced stomping and wiping his feet all over the Pitt logo. The WVU man didn't feel very bad for doing it either. The Morning Show, with guys on both the Pitt and West Virginia side of it, got explosive about it. Fans were fired up over the logo disrespect. Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike said, at this point, Aaron Rodgers should just wait it out until it's mandatory. He expects the Steelers to immediately sign Allen Lazard once Rodgers does. Mike questioned if Rodgers will think differently of the situation if the Steelers sign Gabe Davis tomorrow. With Kirk Cousins, Mike thinks the best play by the Falcons would be to wait and see if their QB or another QB goes down to make a team desperate for a trade. Based on what we know now, Rodgers saying NO to the Steelers would be a rejection of Mike Tomlin more than anything else. It's a clear attempt to win a Super Bowl, but there's reason to wonder if they will even win a playoff game.

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Bill McKenzie.It's a name that will forever be associated with West Virginia University football.  His story about life as a Mountaineer is as remarkable as improbable. The West Virginia kid from the small high school became one of the most recognizable names in WVU history with one single kick of a football. In this episode, Bill and the "Guys" celebrate the 50th anniversary of that play and the dividends it continues to pay. 

060225 Monday Nick Mingione on UK's loss to WVU; (12:00) Journalism is ready to run in the Belmont; (19:00) UK Sports Network analyst Jeff Piecoro; (39:00) Derek Terry of BatCats Central; (58:00) UK superfan/podcaster Mike Safo and it's tough to get off sniffing airplane glue...

A preview of the state high school baseball tournament.Kyle Wiggs joins the show. 

WVU realized its problems were also Kentucky's problems, and that's when things got interesting Sunday night in South Carolina. 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

For the second year in a row, WVU baseball has clinched a spot in the NCAA Super Regionals. The Mountaineers once again swept their regional, and did so in dramatic fashion. On this edition of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery, hosts Nick Farrell and Sydney Cariel recap the action.

WVU baseball coach Steve Sabins joins the show to discuss his teams record-setting weekend at the NCAA Baseball Championships. 

The fun starts on Sunday as the new WVU staff catches up with players and gets ready for the future. 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

The Southeastern 16 crew of Graham Doty, Jay Greeson and Chris Lee break down host Clemson's draw in an NCAA baseball regional. Topics include: Clemson's offense gets on base throughout the lineup, with potential MLB first-round center fielder Cam Cannarella providing a dynamic presence in center field, Dominic Listi (.506 OBP) making for the lineup's toughest out, and Jacob Jarrell (15 HR) and Collin Priest (12) providing power. Workhorse right-hander Aidan Knaak and ace relievers Lucas Mahlstedt, Jacob McGovern and Reed Garris giving the Tigers aces on the mound. West Virginia was the Big 12's regular-season champion, but faded late in the season. Outfielder Kyle West (.354/500/.628, 10 HR) led a balanced offense that stole 105 bases. Griffin Kirn, Jack Kartsonas and Reese Bassinger give the Mountaineers a trio of durable, effective pitchers that give WVU a shot to advance. Kentucky played nearly everyone competitively and even took a series at Tennessee. The Wildcats' back-end bullpen troubles prevented a better record, but coach Nick Mingione is one of the best on the business and gets a lot out of a lineup that bunts, runs and puts pressure on defenses. Left fielder Cole Hage is a standout, shortstop Tyler Bell turned down Big League money to come to campus and starred as a freshman this year, and weekend starters Nic McCay's experience and crafty lefty-hander Ben Cleaver make the Wildcats a tough out. South Carolina Upstate is one of the tournament's toughest four-seeds, thanks to an offense that hit .319/.422/.530, with slugger Scott Newman (18 HR) leading the way. Ace Amp Phillips makes the Spartans a threat to pull an upset against one of the three Power 4 teams in the regional.

Treysen Eaglestaff has a story. The self-described chubby high school kid has blossomed into one of college basketball's top scorers. That's why his entrance into the transfer portal produced numerous scholarship offers, which included Kentucky, Kansas, Gonzaga and South Carolina.  Instead of 'blue bloods", Eaglestaff chose the Gold and Blue of West Virginia and will be part of Coach Ross Hodge's debut season.In this episode, Eaglestaff shares his obsession with improving and an improbable journey from North Dakota to Morgantown. 

Nathan Adrian says it's time. The former Mountaineer basketball standout recently celebrated his 30th birthday.  He still loves the game that's taken him around the world to play, but his body is hurting. In this episode, Adrian talks about his recent season in Japan and his future plans.  It's a fun and informative episode about how the game of basketball transformed Adrian's life on and off the court. Listener questions and comments complete the show.