A numbers crunch tells the story of WVU’s football season so far
You don’t cover a team for, what, 38 years and then not follow them. Although now enjoying life at Wheelhouse Creative LLC, I still watch WVU’s athletic teams. I still get texts, emails, tweets, etc., from the Mountaineer faithful. And lately I’ve been hearing calls for head coach Neal Brown’s removal. I’ve heard the calls […]
A Dear Jon letter to former NFL coach Gruden
Dear Jon, My name is Mitch Vingle. I work in Wheeling, W.Va., for Wheelhouse Creative marketing and advertising. I used to cover sports for a living via newspapers. So, I’ve followed your career closely. I’m not writing this letter to you, however, because of where I’ve worked. It’s because of where I’ve been. I’m moved […]
The rest of WVU’s football season very important in big picture
I’ve always been a big picture guy. That’s the case here at Wheelhouse Creative. It was the case when I was a sports columnist covering the Mountain State. That’s why I feel this is an important time for WVU’s football program. Let’s face it, West Virginia is never going to be the rich kid when […]
You might want to hit the pause button on WVU’s return to ‘Press Virginia’
There were indicators that WVU hoops coach Bob Huggins would return to his beloved “Press Virginia” style of basketball in 2021-22. First, you knew he wasn’t thrilled the Mountaineers were No. 224 in scoring defense last season. Then you saw him signing players like 6-9 shot-blocker Dimon Carrigan, a transfer from Florida International. Consider too […]