My gut says absolutely not no matter the consequence we cannot have another crappy season with Neal Brown, but….. based on some conversations i had earlier today… this is how it is shaking out… Wren doesn’t really like any coaches out there that we can reasonably obtain. He doesn’t love the idea of a coordinator and would prefer a head coach who has won at multiple stops. I’ll run down a list of some names that were thrown around and my thoughts on them.

1. Cignetti. Donors are beside themselves that he is having the kind of success he is having at Indiana in year one. Wren looks awful for passing on Cignetti, coaches with his kind of winning history at three different schools are basically unheard of and for him to be a former player? sheeeesh. It may be more possible that wren could raise neal’s buyout AND Cignetti’s buyout than just Neal’s buyout and a random coach (if that makes sense). Personal opinion is that Cignetti goes somewhere bigger after this year anyway, but rumor is he would be interested in wvu.

2. Jimbo. He is really the only other coach that donors would pony up the dough for. I don’t think Wren wants to go down that path , but it seems most probable if Neal face plants the rest of the way.

3. Chadwell/Traylor/Kinne. Was told that none of them would be interested in the wvu job.

4. Sumrall. Most likely candidate if Wren chooses to not go the donor route. It would be interesting to see the backlash on this since he is pretty tight with Neal Brown.

5. Silverfield/Candle/Clark/Helton/Odom/‘Shot in the dark OC’. I just grouped these guys all together because I don’t really like think anyone (me included) is clamoring for our new coach to be one of the guys listed.

6. Mike Jacobs. Some FCS guy.

I’m not really sure what an extra year buys you in terms of getting a better coach but I’m not so sure i want to jump out of the frying pan into the fire with any of these dudes.

What are y’all’s thoughts? And before you say “anybody but neal” lol ..,, please give it some thought , who ever we get will probably be the coach for at least the next 4-5 years.

I earned a I Voted Sticker today. Brought it home and put it into an envelope then hid that envelope among my paperwork.
I hope this stamp doesn't end up being the last one ever but It may be the last Vote by the American public should Harris win the election.
I can see Harris allowing her puppet master taking over this country and end any freedom we now have. Hopefully each of you gets out and votes for Trump and eliminates any possibility of this happening...

Just watched local news at noon and high is 99 for the game Saturday with a good chance to hit 100. Tailgating and pre-game activities are going to be very warm. Sunset is early out here (5:40 or so) so should start to cool off in 2nd half.

That is 10 degrees plus above normal. It was mid 70’s for 1 pm Buffs game last week and I wore a pullover. Lol. Drink lots of water fellow Mountaineers. Safe travels to the desert.

Thanks for clearing that up judge.

Republican election official in crucial Georgia appeals order saying she must certify results

McBurney wrote in his order that nothing in Georgia law allows county election officials to determine that fraud has occurred or what should be done about it. Any concerns they have should be noted and shared with appropriate authorities for criminal prosecution or as the basis to challenge an election in court, but they cannot be used as justification not to certify, he wrote.

Drew Cronic would have had GG in the heisman race. If he can do this with a dual threat QB at Navy. I’m hoping his he gets a serious look at least if we start a coaching search.

-3 Cats

O/U 110


Vegas must be expecting a 56-53 type game.

Liberty and Chadwell are about to lose to 0-6 Kennesaw State

Jax St is up 35-13 - covering the -20.5 spread- their QB has 150 yds rushing and their RB has 175 on 10ypc..

Rich and Jax St are now tied for 1st place in CUSA 👀

...be safe! This one's a monster!

Be a part of rhe statement Rich Rod Can NOT win here again. He struck lightning in a bottle with a one in a lifetime set of players and has don't NOTHING to speak of except mediocrity since that time...RICH IS NOT THE ANSWER..WE ALREADY HAVE MEDIOCRE... why pay 15M for more Mediocrity

#JoeKnew

Apologize for the delay on those two content items this week but our colleague at the Arizona site has been battling an illness this week. We might have to tape the podcast without him today, but just wanted to let you all know I certainly didn't forget about it and wishing him the best in getting healthy.

Liberty (5-0) just lost to Kennesaw State (0-6) as a 28 point favorite.

Should have hired Jamey Chadwell while he was still good

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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Oct. 16, 2024) – The West Virginia University volleyball team (8-11, 2-6 Big 12) took down the Buffaloes, 3-1 on Wednesday night inside of the CU Events Center in Boulder, Colorado. The match marked the first meeting between Colorado and West Virginia.



The Mountaineers secured the win with scores of 25-20, 23-25, 25-17 and 25-17.



WVU was led offensively by senior outside hitter Hailey Green, who tallied 20 kills while hitting .375 percent. Redshirt junior outside hitter Cassidy Tanton had yet another outstanding performance, adding her 10th double-double of the season with 15 kills and 11 digs. Tanton also tied a season high with three total blocks.



Sophomore middle blocker Maddy McGath was electric on all fronts, totaling 10 kills on a .588 clip while dropping down four total blocks.



Graduate student setter Lauren DeLo added the second double-double of the night, dishing 41 assists and 13 digs. Defensively, graduate student libero Sydney Reed and junior outside hitter Quincey Coyle collected 12 digs apiece.



In all, the Mountaineers bested Colorado with 58 kills and 56 digs. The squad also produced 11 service aces, setting the program’s record for most aces in a Big 12 match.



Tanton tied up the first set early with a kill, making the score one all. West Virginia proceeded with their first scoring run of the night, 4-0, making the score, 7-5. After an ace from Coyle, WVU led by as many as six points, 15-9. West Virginia controlled the rest of the set, using a late 3-0 run to hold of CU, 22-15. As Colorado attempted an offensive drive, before a block from McGath and Tanton would give WVU set one, 25-20.



A kill from DeLo would kick off set two, 1-0 for the Mountaineers. Colorado looked to respond, holding the lead until six straight West Virginia points tied the score at 17. It was a tight race for the set, as a pair of kills from McGath and Tanton would get WVU within one point, 24-23. Colorado persisted, taking the second set, 25-23.



West Virginia looked to lock down in the third set, as a pair of aces from Tanton let the Mountaineers lead early, 2-0. As Colorado attempted to take over, freshman outsider hitter Nina Svetina pushed the Mountaineers back on top with a pair of kills, 7-6. WVU never trailed again in the set, leading by four after two kills from Tanton, 13-9. The Mountaineers steamed ahead, using six straight points to take third set, 25-17.



The fourth and final set started off hot again for West Virginia, as a pair of kills from Green gave the Mountaineers an early 3-1 advantage. WVU dominated the set, as a 4-0 run would extend their lead,15-10 forcing a Colorado timeout. Green and Tanton chipped in a plethora of kills, as West Virginia led 24-17 at the match point. A block from McGath and junior middle blocker Laila Ibrahim secured the fourth and final set, 25-17 for West Virginia.



Next, WVU returns to Morgantown to face Texas Tech on Oct. 26. First serve is slated for noon ET, inside of the WVU Coliseum. Saturday’s match will serve as the team’s Halloween Spooktacular, with kids 12 and under in costume receiving free admission. The WVU Coliseum concourse will feature inflatables, balloon artists, face painting and candy bags. Fans are encouraged to stick around after the match for post-game autographs at the Gold Gate.



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

JD Vance rally in Reno.

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