West Virginia Football had a successful National Signing Day, landing multiple 4-star recruits for the Class of 2025 despite the recent firing of coach Neal Brown. The Mountaineers signed 21 players, including in-state prospects Zah Jackson and Tyshawn Dues. The search for a new head coach is ongoing, with AD Wren Baker reaffirming the commitment to full revenue sharing. Linebacker Josiah Trotter and cornerback TJ Crandall both entered the transfer portal. In other WVU Athletics news, the Track and Field team announced their 2024-25 Indoor Schedule.
In the world of professional sports, Miles McBride of the New York Knicks reflects on the unique chant fans have for him. Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark expressed frustration with the College Football Playoff rankings, insisting his conference’s champion deserves a first-round bye over any Group of 5 champion. Texas Tech has poached Houston’s defensive coordinator Shiel Wood, while Oklahoma State has fired offensive coordinator Kasey Dunn and defensive coordinator Bryan Nardo.
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