the House won't be able to certify the election and .......then things really go kaput....without the cert., then Trump might not be sworn into office on the 20th.

New podcast episode.

New podcast episode.

Zac Alley joined the Mountaineer Football Staff in December 2024 as the Mountaineers’ assistant head coach/defensive coordinator and linebackers coach.

He rejoins WVU coach Rich Rodriguez after serving as the co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Oklahoma this past season. He coached under Rodriguez at Jacksonville State in 2022-23 and at Louisiana-Monroe in 2021.

At Oklahoma in 2024, Alley helped lead the Sooners’ defense to a No. 3 ranking in defensive touchdowns, No. 5 in fumbles recovered, No. 10 in team tackles for loss, No. 11 in first-down defense, No. 19 in total defense, No. 23 in rushing defense, No. 25 in sacks and No. 30 in scoring defense.

One of Alley’s standouts, linebacker Danny Stutsman, earned NCAA Consensus All-American honors after leading the Sooners with 110 tackles, including a team-high 44 solo stops, for an average of 9.2 tackles per game with eight tackles for loss.

Alley coordinated a 2023 Jacksonville State defensive unit that ranked 33rd out of 133 teams in scoring defense (21.2 ppg) and 43rd in total defense (352.8 ypg), and helped the Gamecocks to a 9-4 record, a 6-2 Conference USA mark (third place) and New Orleans Bowl win over Louisiana.

Jax State also ranked fourth in the country in 2023 in opponent yards per rush (2.8), eighth in tackles for loss yardage (414), ninth in turnovers gained (25), 10th in interceptions (16), 12th in opponent yards per play (4.8), 13th in sacks per game (2.9) and15th in rushing defense (111.5 ypg).

In his first year at Jacksonville State in 2022, Alley presided over a stingy defense that helped the Gamecocks amass a 9-2 record and a 5-0 league mark en route to the Atlantic Sun Conference championship.

Alley was the youngest defensive coordinator in the NCAA's Football Bowl Subdivision when he took over at ULM in spring of 2021 at the age of 27. A member of 247Sports' "30 Under 30" list, Alley joined the Warhawks after a 0-10 season in 2020 and helped lead them to four victories. Under his direction, the Warhawks improved in virtually every defensive statistical category from the previous season, including going from No. 125 in rushing defense before his arrival to No. 69.

Prior to ULM, he served as Boise State's co-special teams coordinator and outside linebackers coach in 2019-20. He helped the Broncos to a 17-4 record in those two seasons, which included a 13-game win streak in Mountain West Conference play. In 2020, FootballScoop.com named Alley one of its special teams coordinators of the year.

He also served a defensive coaching internship with the NFL's Carolina Panthers in the spring of 2017, assisting the linebackers coach.

Alley served four years (2015-18) as a graduate assistant at Clemson. In those four seasons, with Alley working primarily with the defensive tackles and linebackers, Clemson posted a 55-4 (.932) record and won four Atlantic Coast Conference titles and two national championships (2016 and 2018).

He started working as a student assistant at Clemson as a freshman in 2011 and spent four years in that role. He earned his bachelor's degree in business management in 2014 and his master's degree in human resource development in 2017.

As one of you pointed out, BYU was hitting like we used to back in the day. Someone also brought up the toughness of Mike Joseph’s guys vs Barwis’s.

What are the strength/ skill / stamina records for our team? Are they all recent or do they go back to the Barwis era?

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Seems we haven’t lost too many of our young defense guys in some areas (obviously losing the headliner name players hurt).

How do we feel about these guys below:

CB Key’on Washington, sophomore
CB Keyshawn Robinson, sophomore
CB Jordan Jackson, R-sophomore
CB Chris Henry (not that Chris Henry), sophomore

S Israel Boyce, sophomore
S Jason Cross Jr., sophomore
S Zae Jennings, sophomore

DL Oryend Fisher, R-sophomore
DL Corey McIntyre, R-sophomore
DL Nate Gabriel, sophomore
DL Makai Byerson, sophomore
DL Elijah Kinsler, sophomore
(Honorable mention to the older guys, Redwood, Hammond, and Eddy)

LB Rickey Williams, sophomore
LB Curtis Jones Jr., sophomore
(Honorable mention: Ben cutter)

**And add in the 2025 recruits: five defensive linemen, four defensive backs, and two linebackers**

Obviously we need to add to every area but I think we need to hit linebacker and defensive backs the hardest. But the above group doesn’t look too shabby.. some bodies to definitely work with.

Can I point out, those young defensive lineman look very promising, maybe add some experience.

Wonder how Alley feels about things guys.

Tried to keep the list to sophomores or younger but honorable mentioned some of the more veteran players.

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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Dec. 30, 2024) – The West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has released its 2024-25 men’s basketball Big 12 Conference home game promotional schedule for this season at the WVU Coliseum.

Saturday, Jan. 4 vs. Oklahoma State (Noon, ET | CBS Sports Network) | GET TICKETS

Big 12 Conference Home Opener
The 2024-25 Big 12 Conference home opener will be against the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Jan. 4.

Photobooth Setup / Balloon Artistry
Fans can get their photo with family and friends at the fan photobooth and kids can enjoy free balloon artistry in the concourse during pregame at the Gold Gate.

The Mountaineer Ticket Sales and Service team is offering special discounted tickets to the Oklahoma State game for Energy Day and Educator Appreciation Day.



Tuesday, Jan. 7 vs. Arizona (7 p.m., ET | ESPN+) | GET TICKETS

Gold Rush
The matchup with the Wildcats is the first GOLD RUSH of Big 12 Conference play. All fans in attendance are encouraged to wear GOLD to the game.

Shaker Giveaway
The first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive a GOLD shaker, courtesy of WVU Medicine.

Halftime
For halftime entertainment, the high flying dance act ALTA will be performing live at the Coliseum.



Saturday, Jan. 18 vs. Iowa State (5 p.m., ET | ESPN+) | GET TICKETS

Jerry West Day
As a culmination of a year long effort across WVU Athletics honoring of Mountaineer legend Jerry West, the matchup with the Cyclones will feature many tributes to West’s legacy including special pregame, in-game and halftime presentations.

Pennant Giveaway
All fans in attendance will receive a Jerry West pennant, courtesy of United Bank.

Mini-Statues
Jerry West limited editon mini-statues can still be purchased while supplies last as a special ticket add-on while purchasing an Iowa State ticket. Statues can be purchased for $10 per item (Limit 2 per account). Statues will be distributed in the Coliseum on game day at designated location.

Halftime
For halftime entertainment, electrifying speed painter Evan Struck will be performing live at the Coliseum.



Tuesday, Jan. 18 vs. Arizona State (9 p.m., ET | CBS Sports Network) | GET TICKETS

MLK Day
WVU will honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at the Arizona State game on Tuesday, Jan. 18 with tributes throughout the game. Tickets are available for as low as $20.



Wednesday, Jan. 29 vs. Houston (7 p.m., ET | ESPN+) | GET TICKETS

Stripe the Coliseum
The matchup with the Cougars will be the annual Stripe the Coliseum game. Fans sitting in even numbered sections and WVU students are encouraged to wear GOLD and fans sitting in odd numbered sections should wear BLUE to the game. A full map can be found HERE.

Photobooth Setup / Balloon Artistry
Fans can get their photo with family and friends at the fan photobooth and kids can enjoy free balloon artistry in the concourse during pregame at the Gold Gate.

Halftime
For halftime entertainment, world famous Red Panda will be performing live at the Coliseum.



Saturday, Feb. 8 vs. Utah (5 p.m., ET | ESPN+) | GET TICKETS

Coal Rush
The matchup with the Utes is the COAL RUSH game. All fans are encouraged to join the Mountianeers in wearing BLACK to the game on Feb. 8.

LED Wristband Light Show
Fans will be able to participate in the first-ever WVU Coliseum LED Wristband Light Show, courtesy of Coca-Cola. All fans in attendance will receive an LED light up wristband that will be synced to music and videos throughout the game.

Halftime
For halftime entertainment, jaw dropping balancing act PERCH will be performing live at the Coliseum.
The Mountaineer Ticket Sales and Service team is offering special group ticket packages to the Utah game for Scout Day and Military/First Responder Day.

Tuesday, Feb. 11 vs. BYU (7 p.m., ET | CBS Sports Network) | GET TICKETS

True Blue
The annual TRUE BLUE game will held on Feb. 11 vs. the Cougars. All fans in attendance are encouraged to wear BLUE to the game. Tickets for the matchup with the Cougars can be purchased for as low as $20.

Wednesday, Feb. 19 vs. Cincinnati (7 p.m., ET | ESPN2) | GET TICKETS

Gold Rush
The matchup with the Bearcats is the final GOLD RUSH of the season. All fans in attendance are encouraged to wear GOLD to the game.

Foam Finger Giveaway
The first 2,500 fans in attendance will receive a FREE foam finger, courtesy of WVU Medicine.

Photobooth Setup / Balloon Artistry
Fans can get their photo with family and friends at the fan photobooth and kids can enjoy free balloon artistry in the concourse during pregame at the Gold Gate.



Tuesday, Feb. 25 vs. TCU (9 p.m., ET | CBS Sports Network) | GET TICKETS

Mountaineer Cheer-Off
The final step before the new Mountaineer Mascot is selected will be showcased at the TCU game on Feb. 25. The four Mountianeer finalists will participate in the cheer-off portion of the selection process. Tickets can be purchased for as low as $20.



Saturday, Mar. 8 vs. UCF (5 p.m., ET | ESPN+) | GET TICKETS

Senior Day
WVU will honor the Mountaineer basketball team’s senior members in an on-court ceremony.

Photobooth Setup / Balloon Artistry
Fans can get their photo with family and friends at the fan photobooth and kids can enjoy free balloon artistry in the concourse during pregame at the Gold Gate.

Mountaineer Selection
Fans will get to watch the 2025-26 WVU Mountaineer Mascot be selected live at the game.



The Mountaineer Ticket Sales and Service team is offering special group ticket packages to the UCF game for Faith and Family Day and Union Day.

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Dec. 30, 2024) – The West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has released its 2024-25 men’s basketball Big 12 Conference home game promotional schedule for this season at the WVU Coliseum.

Saturday, Jan. 4 vs. Oklahoma State (Noon, ET | CBS Sports Network) | GET TICKETS

Big 12 Conference Home Opener
The 2024-25 Big 12 Conference home opener will be against the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Jan. 4.

Photobooth Setup / Balloon Artistry
Fans can get their photo with family and friends at the fan photobooth and kids can enjoy free balloon artistry in the concourse during pregame at the Gold Gate.

The Mountaineer Ticket Sales and Service team is offering special discounted tickets to the Oklahoma State game for Energy Day and Educator Appreciation Day.



Tuesday, Jan. 7 vs. Arizona (7 p.m., ET | ESPN+) | GET TICKETS

Gold Rush
The matchup with the Wildcats is the first GOLD RUSH of Big 12 Conference play. All fans in attendance are encouraged to wear GOLD to the game.

Shaker Giveaway
The first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive a GOLD shaker, courtesy of WVU Medicine.

Halftime
For halftime entertainment, the high flying dance act ALTA will be performing live at the Coliseum.



Saturday, Jan. 18 vs. Iowa State (5 p.m., ET | ESPN+) | GET TICKETS

Jerry West Day
As a culmination of a year long effort across WVU Athletics honoring of Mountaineer legend Jerry West, the matchup with the Cyclones will feature many tributes to West’s legacy including special pregame, in-game and halftime presentations.

Pennant Giveaway
All fans in attendance will receive a Jerry West pennant, courtesy of United Bank.

Mini-Statues
Jerry West limited editon mini-statues can still be purchased while supplies last as a special ticket add-on while purchasing an Iowa State ticket. Statues can be purchased for $10 per item (Limit 2 per account). Statues will be distributed in the Coliseum on game day at designated location.

Halftime
For halftime entertainment, electrifying speed painter Evan Struck will be performing live at the Coliseum.



Tuesday, Jan. 18 vs. Arizona State (9 p.m., ET | CBS Sports Network) | GET TICKETS

MLK Day
WVU will honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at the Arizona State game on Tuesday, Jan. 18 with tributes throughout the game. Tickets are available for as low as $20.



Wednesday, Jan. 29 vs. Houston (7 p.m., ET | ESPN+) | GET TICKETS

Stripe the Coliseum
The matchup with the Cougars will be the annual Stripe the Coliseum game. Fans sitting in even numbered sections and WVU students are encouraged to wear GOLD and fans sitting in odd numbered sections should wear BLUE to the game. A full map can be found HERE.

Photobooth Setup / Balloon Artistry
Fans can get their photo with family and friends at the fan photobooth and kids can enjoy free balloon artistry in the concourse during pregame at the Gold Gate.

Halftime
For halftime entertainment, world famous Red Panda will be performing live at the Coliseum.



Saturday, Feb. 8 vs. Utah (5 p.m., ET | ESPN+) | GET TICKETS

Coal Rush
The matchup with the Utes is the COAL RUSH game. All fans are encouraged to join the Mountianeers in wearing BLACK to the game on Feb. 8.

LED Wristband Light Show
Fans will be able to participate in the first-ever WVU Coliseum LED Wristband Light Show, courtesy of Coca-Cola. All fans in attendance will receive an LED light up wristband that will be synced to music and videos throughout the game.

Halftime
For halftime entertainment, jaw dropping balancing act PERCH will be performing live at the Coliseum.
The Mountaineer Ticket Sales and Service team is offering special group ticket packages to the Utah game for Scout Day and Military/First Responder Day.

Tuesday, Feb. 11 vs. BYU (7 p.m., ET | CBS Sports Network) | GET TICKETS

True Blue
The annual TRUE BLUE game will held on Feb. 11 vs. the Cougars. All fans in attendance are encouraged to wear BLUE to the game. Tickets for the matchup with the Cougars can be purchased for as low as $20.

Wednesday, Feb. 19 vs. Cincinnati (7 p.m., ET | ESPN2) | GET TICKETS

Gold Rush
The matchup with the Bearcats is the final GOLD RUSH of the season. All fans in attendance are encouraged to wear GOLD to the game.

Foam Finger Giveaway
The first 2,500 fans in attendance will receive a FREE foam finger, courtesy of WVU Medicine.

Photobooth Setup / Balloon Artistry
Fans can get their photo with family and friends at the fan photobooth and kids can enjoy free balloon artistry in the concourse during pregame at the Gold Gate.



Tuesday, Feb. 25 vs. TCU (9 p.m., ET | CBS Sports Network) | GET TICKETS

Mountaineer Cheer-Off
The final step before the new Mountaineer Mascot is selected will be showcased at the TCU game on Feb. 25. The four Mountianeer finalists will participate in the cheer-off portion of the selection process. Tickets can be purchased for as low as $20.



Saturday, Mar. 8 vs. UCF (5 p.m., ET | ESPN+) | GET TICKETS

Senior Day
WVU will honor the Mountaineer basketball team’s senior members in an on-court ceremony.

Photobooth Setup / Balloon Artistry
Fans can get their photo with family and friends at the fan photobooth and kids can enjoy free balloon artistry in the concourse during pregame at the Gold Gate.

Mountaineer Selection
Fans will get to watch the 2025-26 WVU Mountaineer Mascot be selected live at the game.



The Mountaineer Ticket Sales and Service team is offering special group ticket packages to the UCF game for Faith and Family Day and Union Day.

--West Virginia head coach Darian DeVries said that they have been focusing on themselves during the break as well as getting ready for the next opponent Kansas.

--Conference play with the intensity gets cranked up a little bit more and teams are familiar with each other. League play has some added significance and there is a little more on the line.

--There's a lot of ways that Kansas can hurt you because they do have great balance with very efficient three point shooting and they also can live in the paint with a lot of different actions. It's a big challenge to try to slow them down.

--You can't take away everything it's about finding the thing that can hurt you the most and focus on trying to take that away the best as possible.

--All of the players are the same as when they left with injuries and they will have today's practice to determine where they're at. That includes Tucker DeVries, Amani Hansberry and Jayden Stone.

--Bill Self has had a ton of success. Kansas has one of the better home court advantages in the country. DeVries tells his players to go play and while it's a tough road environment they're going to see that all year long in conference play. You have to be good at all the little things to give yourself a chance to win on the road.

--The goal is to play the best 40-minutes they possibly can and try to come out with a win.

--West Virginia isn't discussing the NCAA Tournament right now and is focused on league play. They've talked to them about the NET but none of that means anything if you don't win in conference play and stack wins.

--A couple things in both games Kansas lost to Creighton and Missouri but they were different games. They tried to draw from those games and use it in their prep.

--You still want to play to their identity but understanding on the road you need to use timeouts a little quicker to neutralize the crowd and calm your team down. You want to slow it down a little bit on the road to calm everybody down and neutralize some of big runs. But you are who you are.

--It's stuff you've been working on since June and now they will utilize some of the playbook that they haven't had to use to this point. They've all executed it for the last five months.

Looking good fellas!

Comment section looking fire too
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What is the point of that?

Roy supporters to give us President Grassley.......

Mentioned in the BL by someone. This angle of opinion/prediction of where things are headed.

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