Author: Meena

Legend and Legacy: Bruce Smith Revisits His Virginia Tech Roots with Emotional Confession One Year After First Citizen Award For Bruce Smith, football greatness began in Blacksburg, Virginia—but legacy goes far beyond sacks and accolades. One year after being honored with the prestigious First Citizen Award in Virginia, the NFL’s all-time sack leader and Buffalo Bills legend returned to his roots with a heartfelt confession about his time at Virginia Tech—one that revealed the emotional depth behind his Hall of Fame journey. During a recent alumni event held on campus, Smith took the stage to reflect not only on his…

Backyard Brawl Drama Goes Digital: EA Sports Spotlights Controversial WVU-Pitt Play in CFB 26 Reveal The Backyard Brawl has always delivered drama, but this time, the latest chapter unfolded not on the field—but in a video game trailer. EA Sports dropped the much-anticipated teaser for College Football 26, and eagle-eyed fans were quick to notice a familiar and controversial moment making a digital comeback: a disputed play from the most recent West Virginia–Pitt clash. In the heart of the fast-paced trailer, tucked between touchdown celebrations and hard-hitting tackles, was a brief clip showing a highly recognizable—and still hotly debated—moment from…

West Stays Hot While the Rest Go Cold: Mountaineers’ Slump Overshadowed by Star Hitter’s Surge In a stretch of games where the West Virginia Mountaineers’ offense has looked more like a flickering light than a roaring fire, one bat has remained consistently ablaze—J.J. West. While the rest of the Mountaineers lineup continues to struggle with timing, plate discipline, and clutch execution, West has been a beacon of production. Whether it’s lining doubles into the gap or working deep counts for hard-earned singles, West’s presence in the batter’s box has become WVU’s most reliable offensive weapon during an otherwise frustrating slump.…

Under the Lights Again: 2025 Backyard Brawl Kickoff Time Announced as WVU and Pitt Prepare for Rivalry Fireworks Circle your calendars and prepare for another electric night of college football—the 2025 edition of the Backyard Brawl is officially set for 7:00 p.m. ET on ABC, bringing one of the sport’s most historic rivalries back to primetime. The announcement, made Wednesday by both universities and the Big 12 and ACC offices, confirmed what fans across Appalachia have hoped for since the matchup was announced: another intense, nationally televised showdown between West Virginia and Pittsburgh, this time under the lights at Acrisure…

Hope or Hype? Big 12 Coaches Can’t Agree on West Virginia’s Chances in 2025 Title Race With summer workouts underway and the countdown to the 2025 college football season ticking closer, one thing is clear across the Big 12: opinions about West Virginia’s place in the conference pecking order are anything but unanimous. In anonymous offseason conversations and preseason previews, Big 12 coaches have expressed mixed evaluations of WVU’s outlook for 2025—some viewing the Mountaineers as a dark horse in the title race, others casting doubt on their ability to break through in a deep and competitive league. “They’re scrappy,…

Mark Your Calendars: Projecting When Mountaineer Nation Will Watch Each WVU Football Game Kick Off in 2025 As the countdown to the 2025 college football season continues, anticipation is building across Mountaineer Nation. With a schedule full of marquee matchups, heated rivalries, and potential primetime showdowns, West Virginia football fans are already looking ahead—not just to who the Mountaineers will play, but when they’ll be watching them take the field. While official kickoff times won’t be finalized until the networks make their picks closer to the season, we can project likely time slots based on historical trends, opponent profiles, and…

Big Return: Freshman Center Daniel Jacobsen Rejoins Purdue Basketball Ready to Grow Into the Next Boilermaker Frontcourt Force In the storied lineage of dominant big men at Purdue, the expectations are always high—and for freshman center Daniel Jacobsen, the journey to becoming the next great Boilermaker frontcourt force is just beginning. After returning to West Lafayette with renewed focus and a full year of development ahead, Jacobsen is poised to make a name for himself in a program known for turning size and skill into stardom. Standing at a towering 7-foot-2, Jacobsen immediately turns heads with his physical presence. But…

Unfinished Business: Senior Forward Trey Kaufman-Renn Returns to Purdue Basketball to Lead, Compete, and Chase Glory in Final Season In an era where college athletes often transfer, test the professional waters early, or seek new paths after just a season or two, Trey Kaufman-Renn’s decision to return to Purdue for his senior year is more than just a roster note—it’s a statement. It’s a declaration of loyalty, belief, and, most of all, unfinished business. Kaufman-Renn, a 6’9″ forward from Sellersburg, Indiana, has been a cornerstone of Matt Painter’s program since he first stepped on campus. Highly recruited out of high…

Back in the Fold: Raleigh Burgess Returns to Purdue Ready to Take the Next Step in His Sophomore Season After a year of growth, adjustment, and valuable experience, Raleigh Burgess is back in West Lafayette—and he’s not just returning to Purdue basketball; he’s returning with a mission. The sophomore forward enters the 2025 season ready to take a major step forward, both in his role on the court and as a presence within the Boilermaker program. Burgess, a 6’10” stretch forward from Cincinnati, came to Purdue with plenty of promise. Known for his length, basketball IQ, and shooting touch, he…

From Contender to King: College Basketball Analyst Explains Purdue’s Leap to No. 1 Over Houston In the ever-evolving landscape of college basketball rankings, a recent shake-up at the top has drawn national attention. Purdue, long considered a top-tier contender, has officially leapfrogged Houston to claim the No. 1 spot in one major analyst’s latest power rankings—and the decision has sparked debate among fans and pundits alike. The move came earlier this week when college basketball analyst Jordan Whitmore released his updated top 25, citing key factors that pushed the Boilermakers ahead of the Cougars. While Houston has maintained a firm…