Country Roads Trust takes big step with membership, giving levels, benefits so all WVU fans can help
I knew Country Roads Trust would be a force for WVU athletics on Wheelhouse Creative’s very first Zoom call with the founders. All of Wheelhouse’s anchors were present. And then there was Oliver Luck. As well as Ken Kendrick. If you’re unaware, Luck has an unparalleled sports resume. After a WVU and NFL playing career, […]
Which NBA Draft pick from WVU — after Jerry West — had the best pro career?
With the NBA draft starting Thursday evening, my wheels started turning regarding the process and WVU basketball. Of course, there’s been many memorable moments. Of late, point guards Miles “Deuce” McBride and Jevon Carter have been selected in the second round. The latter is carving out quite a nice NBA career for himself. Still fresh […]
Might WVU baseball finally have an MLB superstar to tout?
Perhaps I shouldn’t write this. I certainly don’t want to jinx the 24-year-old right-handed pitcher. But let’s face it, Alek Manoah is trending toward becoming the first former WVU baseball player to become a Major League Baseball superstar. Not only that, but he’s also trending toward seriously cashing in after working on a $706,200 one-year […]
The life, legacy and way-too-early passing of ex-WVU back Robert Alexander
It was a big deal. No. Scratch that. It was a huge deal. Robert Alexander was not only the No. 1 recruit in West Virginia, he was No. 1 in the nation. He’d won the state’s Kennedy Award twice. Parade magazine named him the national Player of the Year in high school football. There wasn’t […]