9 carries total yesterday. 1 in the second half. He is criminally underutilized. By all means, chuck the ball all over the yard with a quarterback that has a history of accuracy issues and expect a different result.

WVU was humiliated at home for the fourth time this year and I haven't even had to ask one person to calm down. People love to throw "apathy" around but it's usually overused and even misused. I'm not trying to be funny here or dramatic, what I'm seeing is a really bad sign. People will usually fight you for so long and then they just walk away. I've been told again tonight that the talk among the top group of donors before the game was that the money isn't there to fire him. Now everyone is asking how much that changed after the loss. That may become more clear tomorrow and Monday.

ShaDon Brown is still employed.

Is Brutal. We’ll be lucky to win 5 games regardless of who’s coaching this team. #makethemove

Now I know Bean is a below average coach with respect to everything involving running a program, but we need to take a look at his assistants. Most legit programs have an assistant or 2 on staff that are within 1-3 years of becoming a head coach somewhere, or a coordinator at a major program. Can we point to anyone on our staff that we can say that about? Certainly not. No other programs are sneaking around the Puskar Center saying, "we need that guy to run our program or run our offense". This creates a significant problem with our play calling, schemes, player development, watching film, finding opponent weaknesses, recruiting, evaluations, and game planning. Looks like we've got a bunch of hacks and Neal Brown sycophants that are low level assistants that don't offer much. And I realize that it's Bean who hires them and probably wants a bunch of "yes" men. But assistant coach talent seems to be lacking.

Weaponization to the very end? Jim Jordan probing last-minute Biden DOJ blitzkreig

excerpt:
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan is aggressively investigating a series of lame-duck actions the Biden Justice Department has been taking during its last few weeks in power, saying a recent flurry of activity against businesses and red states smacks of a new wave of politically weaponized government action. “This pattern of turning these agencies on the very people they're supposed to serve -- we the people, the taxpayers -- has been a concern from the get-go,” he told the Just the News. “We're concerned now with what they may be doing with the antitrust issue, going after companies as they're heading out the door.

No one suggeted these scoundrels would go away quietly, even after being trounced by American voters on November 5th. They don't care, they think THEY are the Government, not representing Government "of, by and for the people". 😏

Don't worry MAGA Trumpers, I'm putting people in place who'll drain the swamp & clear 'em all out!

Can't happen fast enough DJT.

The state Supreme Court has appointed a Fayette County circuit judge to join it in considering the court cases currently postponing the high school football playoffs.

Chief Justice Tim Armstead appointed Fayette County Circuit Judge Thomas Ewing Monday.
SSAC Executive Director David Price said Monday he was hopeful for a quick decision.

“We’d love for it to be today, it could be tomorrow, Wednesday or whatever,” Price said on WJLS-AM Monday. “We fully intend to play football Friday and Saturday.”
David Price

Price said Thursday would be the deadline to inform teams who they are playing if there are going to be games this week. He said they would allow teams to play on Sunday.
Spring Mills decision
The SSAC will not appeal a ruling made last week by a Berkeley County circuit judge that restored four wins to the Spring Mills High School football team for using an illegal player.

The judge ruled the player was protected under a federal act for homeless students (McKinney-Vento).

Price said Monday the SSAC will not appeal, the wins have been restored.

“This young man did qualify under McKinney-Vento,” Price said.

--West Virginia played really poor complimentary football. Baylor played well. On special teams, West Virginia didn't punt the ball well and gave up an explosive kickoff return due to a kick that didn't have a lot of hang-time. The units were good in terms of speed and physicality. They did some nice things in the return game and Preston Fox had a big day. On defense, they had three consecutive drives they held Baylor without points and played the way they are capable of but they've been inconsistent. But they didn't have any takeaways, end of possession downs was bad and a lot of explosive plays. They did a poor job tearing off blocks. Reid Carrico played a lot of snaps and was very productive. Sean Martin continues to play at a high level and Asani Redwood played well. The disappointing piece was the third quarter on offense just missed opportunities. The positive is against a good defensive unit, they ran the ball effectively and had a high number of defensive plays. They did a lot of good things overall.

--Injuries Ayden Garnes and Aubrey Burks are both out. Jaden Bray is doubtful at this point. Traylon Ray is definitely out.

--UCF has a very good running back in RJ Harvey. Their offensive line is good and they have good skill at wide receiver. They play really sound football and are aggressive. Back-to-back really productive games and they played really well at Arizona State. Guz Malzahn has had a lot of success in November. They are a fast team that is built on speed. West Virginia needs to play a full three phase game and that's what they're hunting and the lack of that is why they are 5-5.

--It's senior day and Brown says he would be proponent of doing all the senior stuff at the beginning of the year because everybody is healthy and there's still a lot in front of you. They try to train their guys because it's a tough deal with how all the things are different. You get your name called, your family is waiting for you the only time in your career and it can be emotional and even if the players aren't there. Then there is a flash back. The days are long but the years are fast. You have to train yourself throughout the week but it is what it is. They will have several guys that will walk and he stresses not to read too much into anybody that walks with eligibility left.

--Pass defense has been an issue all year but you have to continue to work on it. The frustrating part is the inconsistency of it. There is times they match routes and have good coverage, but times they don't. They had a ball completed against cover three against Baylor that never should have happened. When you're playing defense if you don't have 11 pieces doing your job and the offense finds the one that isn't it's a big play. The edge of the defense was a gap wider then he should have been and the linebacker was a gap too wide and it was out the gate for a huge touchdown run. All 11 have to work in concert together and when it doesn't things like that happen. That's an issue and pass coverage has been an issue.

--It's frustration at all levels. They had a team meeting this morning and he takes the most ownership because at the end of the day it's his fault. They want to follow how they want to lead them and if they make mistakes it's on the coaches. The players are frustrated that they aren't performing consistently but all you can do is go back to work.

--Brown thinks the box communication has been solid all year on defense, very few issues there but as far as change in fronts there hasn't been any issues there. There's not a whole lot with the front but the biggest communication piece is when the picture moves making sure they are on the same page. Now what can't happen is them be explosive which is the problem with the defense.

--Brown said they will miss Traylon Ray. By the time Ray is done here he is going to be a great player. They're going to miss him but they got some guys that will plug and play. Preston Fox will take a bigger role, Justin Robinson needs to play more like he did against Cincinnati and not like last week.

--Ric'Darious Farmer played more snaps in the game and will continue to rotate at slot with Rodney Gallagher.

--Brown feels like he could have beaten Iowa State and Baylor at home yes, but they didn't play well. Kansas State they were decimated in the second half. Anytime you get beat you're doing a disservice to your opponent if you just say you played bad. Brown said he wouldn't read too much into his comments on the opponents at home.

--It's disappointing how they have played at home. But they should play better at home than what they've played and that criticism is fair.

--This is the first week they've had where they haven't been mathematically alive. All the other stuff is external, but the internal motivation is to prepare and play your best. You're not doing the game justice if you don't take advantage of the opportunities. You need to prepare the best today to give yourself an opportunity to play your best Saturday.

--Brown is in a disgruntled mode of how they played Saturday and getting their guys to play well in all three phases.

--Defensively they have to contain the run game against UCF and they have to meet their physicality. On offense, the number one thing is to establish the run game. And they have to get some easy completions for Garrett Greene and get the ball down the field. On special teams, the protection units have to be on point and do a nice job in the coverage units and the specialists will bounce back.

--West Virginia tackled really poorly in the first half against Baylor and has to tackle better against UCF.

--Brown was trying to create communication with the tempo and the motions and shifts to start the game against Baylor.

--Brandon Rehmann will be up on special teams and he's getting better at wide receiver.

Any of you hooligans gonna be out there next week during what is likely going to be the initial rut?

flyover!!

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1. John Madden
2. Andy Reid
3. Jim Harbaugh
4. Tony Dungy
5. Nick Saban
6. Bear Bryant
7. Woody Hayes
8. Fielding Yost (WV Ties!)
9. Jimbo Fisher (We may not have to pay him thanks to TA&M)
10. Jesus (not sure if he ever coached football, but if he did aim sure he’d be great.

Did I forget anyone? I was going to include Bob Pruett, but he already removed his name from consideration for the job 🥴

Could I get your e-mail address to discuss this with you offline?

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Nov. 18, 2024) – Season tickets for the 2025 West Virginia University baseball season are now on sale.



Experience the passion of Mountaineer baseball at Kendrick Family Ballpark! Renewals and season tickets are available at WVUGAME.com, calling 1-800-WVU-GAME or visiting the Mountaineer Ticket Office at the WVU Coliseum.



This season, WVU Athletics will introduce a per-seat contribution model for home plate season tickets in sections 103-107. Seats in designated sections around home plate at Kendrick Family Ballpark will now have a per-seat contribution in addition to the season ticket price. The per-seat contribution will support the Mountaineer Athletic Club (MAC) and will count towards annual membership level within the MAC.



For the full, 25-game, home schedule, season tickets are $245 total for reserved seating in the five sections behind home plate, which includes the $195 ticket price and $50 per-seat contribution and $160 for reserved seating behind the first- and third-base dugouts. WVU faculty and staff members can purchase tickets at a discounted rate of $206 total behind home plate, which includes the $156 ticket price and the $50 per-seat contribution and $128 in sections behind the dugouts. Discounted tickets for faculty and staff can only be purchased in person at the Mountaineer Ticket Office or by calling 1-800-WVU-GAME.


All seating at Monongalia County Ballpark is reserved.


Priority season tickets are available to 2024-25 Mountaineer Athletic Club (MAC) members and 2024 WVU baseball season-ticket holders. Of note, 2024 WVU baseball season-ticket holders can now log in to their account at WVUGAME.com to renew their season tickets under the "Season Renewals" tab and will also receive a renewal mailing in the coming weeks. Fans can also now purchase new season tickets. The priority deadline is January 10, 2025.


Seat locations for season tickets will be allocated based on MAC annual giving level and priority points rank within each giving level. Seat locations will be assigned to non-MAC members following the completion of the priority allocation process.


The Mountaineers' 2025 home opener is slated for Tuesday, Feb. 25, against Ohio. In addition to its five Big 12 series at home, WVU also plays host to Kennesaw State (March 7-9), Towson (March 11), James Madison (March 18-19), Marshall (March 25), Pitt (April 2), and Penn State (April 8).



The complete 2025 schedule, with game times, can be found by visiting WVUsports.com. All dates and times are subject to change. Of note, single-game tickets will go on sale in the coming months.



For more information on the Mountaineers, follow @WVUBaseball on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.