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Big 12 Coaches Split on West Virginia's Outlook in 2025
Welcome to The Shotgun/Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup (that we didn't already talk about in another article) with some sophomoric humor and daily distractions thrown in for good measure. And if there's something we missed, be sure to talk about it in the comments.
Unreasonable Doubt — A WVU Basketball Podcast: Filling the Gaps (w/ EerSports' Andrew Corbett) | The Smoking Musket
After some Braydon Hawthorne thoughts, Andrew Corbett (@andrewwcorbett_ on X) from joins the podcast to discuss what he thinks will happen with the commits that haven't been officially announced by WVU, who's his favorite player on the roster that WVU has officially announced, what needs should be filled with the remaining roster spots, and more!
FOOTBALL
Anonymous Big 12 coaches tell Athlon what they think about WVU | EerSports
On the outside, the projections aren't great. Observers know what Rich Rodriguez does inside the walls will tell the story.
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ChatGPT is in love with WVU Football in 2025 | EerSports
EerSports checked in to ChatGPT and asked the AI feature to simulate WVU's 2025 football season. The exact entry was, "Create a simulation of the 2025 season for WVU Football, giving a game-by-game breakdown with statistics, and using this depth chart for guidance." Everything you see below here is exactly what ChatGPT spit out after that request - errors and all.
BASEBALL
Sabins must decide between top starting pitchers, but expresses confidence in Kirn and Kartsonas | WV MetroNews
Nine members of West Virginia's 2023 baseball roster remain with the program today, eight of which have played in the 2025 campaign. Two years removed from a season-ending loss at Kentucky, the Mountaineers get their first crack against the Wildcats since that 10-0 defeat come noon Friday in the opening game of the Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium.
GBN Podcast: NCAA Tournament Clemson Regional preview | Gold and Blue Nation
On the latest edition of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery, hosts Nick Farrell and Ryan Decker break down all four teams in the Clemson Regional. They dive into the stats that tell the story of each team's season, and talk potential weaknesses for every opponent West Virginia could face.
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WVU ATHLETICS
Six Mountaineers Continue Postseason at NCAA East First Rounds | West Virginia University Athletics
The West Virginia University track and field team continues post season competition with the NCAA East First Rounds on May 28-31 at Visit Jax Track at Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. The Mountaineers are scheduled to begin competition in Jacksonville today, beginning with the first rounds of the women's 800 meters at 7:50 p.m. ET, followed by the 10,000-meter semifinals at 9:10 p.m.
Are We Ready To Call Geno Smith A "Top 10" QB? | Raider Ramble
Offseason chatter is in full swing but some folks are already calling Raiders quarterback Geno Smith a top 10 player for his position.
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Maxx Crosby shuts the door on Shedeur Sanders talk with major Geno Smith praise | Just Blog Baby
Raiders DE Maxx Crosby praised QB Geno Smith when asked about the team passing on Browns QB Shedeur Sanders in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Promising Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback makes big changes for second season | PennLive
Beanie Bishop has re-worked his body to stay the starting slot cornerback.
'He's Here To Take My Spot': Beanie Bishop Not Letting Guard Down Following Steelers' Slot CB Additions | Steelers Depot
Pittsburgh Steelers second-year CB Beanie Bishop Jr. is leaving nothing up to chance, knowing his job is always under threat.
JJ Quinerly seeing limited action in early Dallas Wings schedule | Blue Gold News
West Virginia alum JJ Quinerly hasn't gotten a lot of run early in her WNBA career, but she did score five points in just more than four minutes of action in the Dallas Wings' 109-87 win over the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday evening. The game marked the Wings' first win of the year after opening the season with four consecutive losses.
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Alek Manoah's visit to Blue Jays a reminder that help is on horizon |
John Schneider spotted Alek Manoah coming just at the last second, and the six-foot-six, 285-pound right-hander offered his manager a big bear hug. Manoah, who's with the team for its weekend series in Florida, represents just what the Blue Jays are missing — a fifth starter to slot into the rotation.
Former WVU coach Josh Eilert lands a new job | Blue Gold News
Former Mountaineer men's basketball coach Josh Eilert has a new job, as Wichita State has announced his hiring as an assistant coach for the Shockers.
Big 12's decision to drop to 18 games goes beyond injuries | ESPN
Another college basketball season in the books means another offseason to reset, recruit and reassess the growing needs of the game. Following a yearlong experiment with a 20-game conference schedule, the Big 12 announced its intention to return to 18 games for the upcoming season.
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Why the Big 12's Fight Over College Football Playoff Format Could Reshape the Sport | Heartland College Sports
'We're going to war.' That quote from a Big 12 athletic director, delivered in response to the SEC and Big Ten's push for a self-serving College Football Playoff format, sounds dramatic. Maybe even reckless. But at this point in the sport's evolution—or rather, de-evolution—it might be the only sane response left for those still trying to preserve the last threads of competitive integrity in college football.
SEC's Sankey: A lot of factors support including bowls in CFP | ESPN
Despite the roaring success of first-round home games in the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey on Wednesday said a lot of factors support the continued inclusion of the major bowls in the next iteration of the CFP.
Oklahoma State beats Virginia for 12th NCAA men's golf title | ESPN
Eric Lee beat Josh Duangmanee 2 up to give Oklahoma State its 12th NCAA men's golf title and first in eight years, with the Cowboys beating Virginia 4-1 on Wednesday at La Costa.
Baylor football player Alex Foster, 18, dies following shooting | ESPN
Baylor defensive lineman Alex Foster, 18, died early Wednesday after he was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a car in his hometown of Greenville, Mississippi, the Washington County Coroner's Office said.
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