TheSportsDude

THANK GOD, IT’S OVER!

Thank God, this WVU basketball season is over! I have never seen a WVU basketball team with less heart, less effort and less basketball I.Q. than this season’s version. Harsh words I know, but I doubt…Read More

Brad Nessler apparently failed Geography 101.

In a move which surprised all residents of the Mountain State last night, ESPN’s Brad Nessler has apparently annexed WVU and the city of Morgantown back into the Commonwealth of Virginia. No word…Read More

MOUNTAINEER YEAR IN REVIEW

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IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR

You thought I was talking about Christmas, right? This time last year I made my debut as a writer/video blogger for HailWV.com. Wow, what a year it has been. Coaches-in-waiting hired, incompetent coaches…Read More

DIVORCES ARE NEVER PRETTY: WHY WVU MUST EXIT THE BIG EAST NOW

We have seen this scenario played out often and in a public forum.  Whether it is a celebrity divorce or politician cheating on his wife, the end result is usually messy and uncomfortable.  Imagine the…Read More

No-Huddle Numerology: Inside the Numbers of WVU vs. LSU

Les Miles is 93-38 as a head coach and 65-17 at LSU.  Under Miles, LSU is 10-8 against Top 10 teams and 25-13 against Top 25 teams.  At LSU, Miles is 19-9 in away games. Last year in Baton Rouge, LSU…Read More

No-Huddle Numerology: Inside the WVU vs. Maryland Numbers

Randy Edsall was 74-70 at Connecticut, but Edsall was a dismal 1-6 against the Mountaineers.  Edsall’s only victory against WVU was last year. The Terrapins are 27-4 at home against non-conference…Read More

Embrace the Holgorsen Man Crush!

Hello, my name is Dwayne, and I suffer from “HMCS” also know has “Holgorsen Man Crush Syndrome.” It is true. Saying something aloud is almost cleansing and cathartic.  I can only imagine that…Read More

Several ex-WVU players expected in NFL Training Camps by the end of the week

At least 8 ex-WVU football players from last year’s squad will be in NFL training camps by the end of the week.  In addition to drafted players Chris Neild (Redskins), Brandon Hogan (Panthers),…Read More

Noel Devine signs with the Eagles

West Virginia University’s All-Time All-Purpose Yards leader, Noel Devine, earlier today denied rumors that he would sign with the Atlanta Falcons.  ESPN’s Chris Mortensen has just confirmed…Read More

The Error is Officially Over

The Bill Stewart Era (or “Error”) has officially ended at one of my alma maters, West Virginia University. I have commonly referred to the past three seasons in my life as “my own little personal…Read More

Welcome to my Personal Sports Hell…The Bill Stewart Era!

Benedict Arnold behavior? Contacting media members to dig up dirt? If allegations are true is it a fireable offense…certainly hope so. Time to Fire Bill Stewart.

The OFFICIAL RULES for College Sports Trash Talking

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year until some douche bag starts talking trash about “his” school beating your school in the NCAA Tournament. It seems like every year I have to have this discussion…Read More

Will WVU make the 2011 NCAA Tournament?

Commentary on the current state of WVU Basketball

Players suspended, player leaving the team in the middle of a game, no real “go to” guy in crunch time and a depleted freshman class. What the heck is going on in Morgantown?